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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
4
Advertising rates available on request from the Daily Telegraph Printing Co box 326 Bluefield West Virginia. Communications and remittances addressed to same. Second class matter at the Bluefield post office.
A 1913 editorial weighs Illinois partial woman suffrage and ballot effects on politics. It argues that greater public intelligence, not just voting rights, ensures sound administration and predicts women will influence government once the ballot proves its worth. It closes with quips on Balkan names and aviation curiosities.
Crop prospects are excellent with wheat harvest near, yield expected to be among the greatest, and prices rising. Much of the wheat will be exported to bring money into the country while cotton is at bloom and in excellent condition. Mississippi floods receded allowing successful bottomland planting.
The article argues crops and meat will ensure farmer prosperity, allowing money to circulate through trade and manufacturing, with railroad activity rising as goods purchased with crop income move. It notes liquidation and credit strain but suggests payment capacity if crops sell well. It mentions a Japanese visitor and a humorous aside about Sherman and a battleship turret.
A New York World analysis notes John Jacob Astor's Titanic era wealth and compares it to earlier magnates Stephen Girard and John Jacob Astor. It argues modern wealth concentration rarely harms society unless protected by privilege, and cites historic estate values and real estate dynamics.
West Virginia strike probes quickly concluded after an exhaustive plan. Committee found the subject of inquiry overestimated and that the conspiracy charge was superseded by federal courts. Witnesses described rigorous state handling of strikers while socialist claims and Debs Berger reports did not match observed conditions.
In Charleston hearings discussion focuses on arrests and convictions under laws and the constitution. The report may concentrate on limiting such abuses and determining necessary guard measures while noting local travel and route disagreements involving the Clear Fork and Graham areas.
A collage of satirical quips from multiple papers lampooning politicians and officials. Highlights include remarks on militants, bar barriers, Kodak politics, bosses, ambassadors, and editors, reflecting a brisk, sardonic, early 20th century press style.
An audience of music lovers gathered at Bland Street Methodist Church last evening to enjoy a piano recital by James Elmer Brown’s pupils Miss Helen Jordan and Miss Elsie Samuel, assisted by soprano Miss Zona Shull.
Fine remedy claims S S S, a vegetable blood purifier, rapidly heals eczema by improving circulation and skin tissue. It emphasizes internal action, no minerals, and safety, urging readers to contact The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for advice.
The audience praised a diverse program by 18 performers led by teacher Brown. Standout pieces included Misa Jordan in Taren elle, Miss Samuel in Concert Stude, and a light Breer Rabbit by McDowell. violin by Paoliello complemented the finale Spring greeting, with praise for technique and musical expressiveness.
Madam Doone the mystery lady draws crowds at the Peri house with answers to questions and a playful boast about her knowledge. John Dooley's eccentric comedy and Baxter LaConda's acclaimed acrobatic dancing share the stage, followed by Lincoln J. Carter's Bedfords Super of the Damning Millions three reels with dramatic wreck and mine explosion effects.
The C Q Moss Musical Comedy, nicknamed the Funmakers, opened a week at the Victoria to strong praise. Comedian Rube Freeman kept audiences laughing. Vera Lovelace, Baby Brown, Eddie Jarvis and Miller Francis delivered solid singing. An overflow crowd attended, with daily program changes expected and larger turnout anticipated today.
The Daily Telegraph requires that readers sign their communications. Unnamed letters are rejected to ensure good faith evidence of authorship.
A citizen newsletter letter argues for the S. M. Graham location as the best and shortest route to the depot, while opposing west routes and new bond funding. The writer claims local opponents seek a longer path forcing Clear Fork and Burkes Garden residents to travel farther and accuses them of selfish motives.
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cash of Rogers street was injured when a glass jar shattered as she ran, a three inch cut on her neck requiring dressing by Dr W H St Clair. The wound was not deep and did not require sewing.
A brief notice states that West Virginia mining laws are always kept in stock at the Daily Telegraph fob office for public access and reference.
District Court of the United States for the Southern District of West Virginia in Bankruptcy announces sale of a 25 hp five passenger automobile by J A F Kingdon trustee. The sale, by order dated June 16 1918, is to be held June 26 1913 at 10:00 am in front of the Law and Commerce building Bluefield West Virginia. Cash on delivery.
Stated communications of Bluefield Lodge No. 3 A F and A M meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays monthly at the Masonic Hall on the third floor of the Lazarus building, Princcion avenue.
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