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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
3
An actor’s flawless impersonation of Kaiser Wilhelm relies on authentic photos and careful mannerisms, including hiding his withered arm. The piece notes the realism of the portrayal and the photographer’s technique to present the right profile.
Morning to Norfolk and Philadelphia trains include parlor and Pullman sleepers via Hagerstown and Roanoke with times listed. Additional routes head to Lynchburg Shenandoah Richmond Kenova Columbus Cincinnati and Williamson with various cafe cars. For details contact W B Bevill and W C Saunders Roanoke VA.
J R Webb charged with distilling was held under bond of 1000 by Squire H J Cook at Matoaka. Webb allegedly operated a large still at Thomas Coal Works No 1 near Mora. deputies seized a 65 gallon still, two gallons whiskey, and arrested Webb after a long search. Webb, said to have moved from Franklin County Virginia two years ago, admitted prior federal arrests.
The Pioneer Coal Company office was robbed on Thursday night. an adding machine and a typewriter were stolen by a Black man. The thief was seen near midnight. property recovered in Bluefield after sale to Colonel K P B Miller for 49 dollars. Justice of the Peace H B Cook takes seat. Webb distilling case. Automobile franchise hearings postponed to next Saturday due to attorneys’ vacations. Marriage and death news interweave with local notices and a for sale nine-room house in Princeton.
A general conference in New York brings architects building material societies and employers to plan unified support for the war program. The aim is closer cooperation between building crafts and federal authorities to manage the nation’s vast construction and housing needs during the war effort.
The piece portrays the Kaiser as a lawless figure who would most fearfully abuse a christening, with Wilhelm depicted as ugly rather than strong. An American official at a private viewing, attended by President Wilson and cabinet, said the actor captured the Kaiser’s traits.
The Princeton Power Company bonds, six percent fifteen year First Mortgage Gold Coupon Sinking Fund Bonds, issued January 1, 1916 and secured by a mortgage to Central Trust Company, will be redeemed July 1, 1918 at the trustee office in Charleston West Virginia. Denominations include $500 and $100 bonds with specified serials. unmatured coupons and registered bonds must be surrendered. interest ceases July 1 1918. Dated June 6 1918 Central Trust Company trustee.
Brooklyn readers recall Gerard’s 1918-1917 ambassadorship as clips from My Four Years in Germany show Kaiser and ministers parcels of the United States in a satire. Fox melodrama Cheating the Public plays at the Colonial next Tuesday.
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