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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
4
An early telegraph printer in Bluefield West Virginia advertises furnished rates on applications for money remittances and communications. The notice promotes easy access to remittance services.
Quote collection declaims timeless ideals and faith based maxims without identifiable event or local context. It presents two notable lines on virtue and divine permanence attributed to Phillips Brooks and an unnamed selection.
Two men Cooper and Shott appear likely as Republican candidates for the district's congressional seat. Wells Goodykoontz, who ran against Hughes two years ago, may announce by June 18 when entries close. The seat has usually come from the northern end, but Hughes may not run again.
The Daily Telegraph prints Hugh Ike Shott's formal bid for the Republican nomination for Congress in the district. The announcement notes the July 18 primary and emphasizes fair coverage, urging voters to know each candidate's political record and positions.
The piece notes a July 18 congressional primary with some counties nominating only on that day. It recalls a proposed six county June 27 plan and a July 15 McDowell county alternative abandoned by promoters, signaling an end to machine nominations. It also blends humorous vintage political definitions and a note on stock car shower baths aimed at attracting Pullman patrons.
William Jennings Bryan denounces Senate debate freedoms as plutocracy’s stronghold amid ongoing clashes over press rights and legislative procedure. The broader dispute centers on how debate limits affect public access to government discussion.
A discussion on the Panama Canal toll policy pits free speech against political strategy as Mr. Bryan criticizes the Senate for gag rules and the president faces sharp questions over policy and timing. The piece argues debate safeguards democracy and urges focus beyond the capitol.
A compilation of last week’s district papers reviews H. Shott's candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress. The Daily Telegraph notes friendly treatment from fellow papers and highlights collaborative interest among local press.
The Coal River Republican notes Hugh Ike Shott of Bluefield as a candidate for the Republican nomination for congress. A newspaper man and owner of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Shott recently resigned as Bluefield postmaster. He has long fought for the party and is described as gifted and clean in character.
From Wyoming County this issue notes the nomination of Hon. Hugh de Shott of Bluefield for Congress in the Fifth District. It lauds his pluck, business acumen, and leadership of the Big Telegraph, praises his Republican faith, long service as Bluefield postmaster, and broad local support, asserting he would be a valuable House member.
The Raleigh County sketch profiles Ike Shott editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph as a poor boy turned influential figure aiming for the Republican nomination in the fifth district. He faces Cooper of Bramwell with potential expansion if no other contender enters. Shott benefits from ties to the newspaper fraternity.
The Hon. Hugh Ike Shott of Bluefield Mercer county announces his candidacy to succeed Congressman Hughes. Shott, a veteran newspaper man, has edited the Pinefield Telegraph for several years and is noted as a staunch Republican.
The pattern offers a size 36 dress with 3% yards brocaded material and 8 yards of contrasting bodice fabric. Voile starts at $1 a yard and charmeuse at $1.75. No. 8094 covers sizes 34–44 and No. 8116 covers 34–42. patterns cost 15 cents each.
The Lincoln Republican lauds Mr. Shott for his extensive work in papers of southern West Virginia and the Telegraph. He is praised for advancing Republicanism in the fifth district and developing industries from the Norfolk and Western region. Shott is described as trained honest progressive and suited to Congress.
A garbled set of quotations from New York Telegraph Columbia State Dallas News Philadelphia Telegraph and Houston Post each feature quirky lines. References include pig metaphor and a gubernatorial Rye candidacy.
Charles E Wheeler of Matoaka West Virginia announces his candidacy for the Mercer county clerk position. He asks Republican voters for support in the primary or convention and notes a Democratic convention date of July 11.
An investigation in New Haven uncovers complex manipulation of large sums tied to the Christian Science matter. Officials describe opaque financial activity with no direct dollar transfers, raising questions about accounting and control.
A candidate announces intent to seek the Republican nomination or con- vention for Mercer County schools superintendent. The filing signals a formal bid and request for support from party voters.
A series of 1914 candidate notices in Mercer county WV announce candidacies for Clerk of the County Court and Congress. The notices advocate Republican primary or convention nomination, pledge full-time service, and endorse platforms including tariff reform, rural credits, flood protection, public health, child labor limits, and labor protections. Named figures include Eu Witten J E T Sentz Hugh Ike Shott and M W Christie.
A Mercer County Republican primary election is scheduled for July 18 1914. Voting will open at 7 a m and close at sunset to nominate Republican candidates for county and district offices including legislature county superintendent of free schools county clerk circuit court county surveyor and county court commissioner. Candidates must file notice with S N Worley and pay assessed amounts by June 27 1914.
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