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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1928

Page

6

God's Moment Charity Message Echoes Biblical Verse

A brief column cites a religious charity theme urging compassion and reflection, invoking the verse from First Peter to frame communal aid and forgiveness.

Republicans Conventions Fail to Deliver Excitement in 1928

The Kansas City GOP gathering proved restrained and orderly with no dramatic protests or fireworks. Observers anticipate Houston may offer more spectacle, while the Democrats face pressure to craft a cohesive platform and generate voter enthusiasm before the election.

Kansas City McMullen Nebraska Hoover Houston New York

Political bunkture and simple political bunk

Editorial from Iroquois South Dakota Chief and Western papers criticizes candidates seeking nomination noting farmers oppose Hoover. It argues the McNary Ha bill backers urge Western voters to support Democrats after a failed bill. It recalls hard times under Democratic rule with low prices and market losses and mocks cross party claims.

Hoover Iroquois South Dakota Ltfe Kculture Democra

What We Were Doing Twenty Years Ago Today

Mrs B W Bird died at her Athens home as Ellis Opera House stage work expanded. J L Fitts of Atlanta national Socialist organizer spoke in Bluefield. James A Hughes Huntington senator candidate visited Bluefield. Twenty seven colored registrants sent to Camp Sherman Ohio. Mr and Mrs M L Barrett moved from Chicago due to Mrs Lynch illness.

B. W. Bird Athens Ellis Opera House J. L. Fitts Atlanta Socialist Party Bluefield James A. Hughes Huntington United States Senate Camp Sherman Ohio M. L. Barrett Chicago A. Lynch

Western influence shapes Democratic nominating talk in Des Moines

The Des Moines Register reports that eastern calls to draft Coolidge or Hughes clash with western farming needs. The piece argues Hoovers western roots and stance on farm relief give him broader appeal, despite McNary Haugen opposition, and suggests Lon don or eastern picks may fail to sway the convention.

Des Moines Iowa London Coolidge Hughes Hoover Lowdon California

Peace and Preparedness in Kellogg Peace Talks

In the wake of Kellogg proposes outlawing war nations discuss progress toward world peace. Col. Charles B. Robbins warns real peace remains distant and urges continued military readiness, arguing strength deters aggression while Americans favor peace and seek to avoid inviting conflict.

Mercer Democrat urges Lowden for president to win farm vote

A Mercer county Democrat says the party should nominate Governor Lowden of Nichols for president to secure the farm vote after Republican rejection, and warns that support for Al Smith offers unlikely agricultural relief.

Mercer County Lowden Nichols al ‘Smith

Lloyd George Warns Brits Of Impending Hard Times

Former Prime Minister Lloyd George told Britons they faced a drift toward the workhouse, but observers doubt the claim and suspect exaggeration by the Welshman.

Lloyd George Welabman

Convention Nominates Hoover as Coolidge Byelection Idea Persists

Young Bob LaFollette keeps pressing the third term notion as the convention selects Hoover. Despite broad agreement for months that Coolidge would not run again, the issue lingers in party discourse.

Bob LaFollette Hoover Mr. Coolidge

Actress Seeks Divorce Adding To Long List

A motion picture star files for divorce with little public interest, seen as another entry in the growing list of separations in Hollywood society.

Last Night in Anger Poem by Helene Mullins

The excerpt describes a night of sorrow after a breakup. The speaker tells the moon trees and stones of anger and grief, vows to forget, and then retracts the vow as dawn nears. The narrator, Helene Mullins, reflects on remorse and resolve.

Helene Mullins

Britain bars Thaw as American joke or justified stand

A crowd of American papers debate Britain's decision to bar Harry Thaw, with observers calling the move a joke or a justified stance. London’s action prompts varied editorials noting hypocrisy, international diplomacy, and Thaw's notoriety.

Great Britain Harry Thaw America Thaw Des Moines Tribune-Capital The Birmingham News John Bull Sam Samuel King Harry Tha Harry Cleveland News Washington London Kansas City Post Countess of Cathcart Chicago Jackson County England Albany Evening News Worcester Telegram Worcester Gazette Chicago Daily Tribune Louisville Courier-Journal Cathbeart Karolyn Akron Beacon-Journal United States Wichita Beacon Charleston League of Nations Cincinnati Times-Star Southampton

The Word Thing and Its Many Meanings

The passage muses on the term thing as a universal descriptor across nations and industries. It notes broad nitrate sources, vast U S industrial usage, and uncertain wealth figures while highlighting the word thing as a deceptively simple, endlessly defined term.

Short Cuts From Exchanges

The Spanish dictator delays marriage to keep power. The Savannah Press notes debt freedom in 60 years, inspiring many debtors. A satire on college syare funds and pensions. Hawaii grows a nut that can play two ukuleles. A purse lost ad prompts questions on nationality. Tunney faces boxing as art or industry.

West Virginia commission upholds rail passenger service

The West Virginia public service commission refused Norfolk and Western Railway's plan to discontinue several passenger trains on the Dry Fork and Bluestone branches. Train No. 63 will depart 20 minutes later to pick up Bluestone passengers from main line No. 1 westbound. Hearings in Bluefield drew protests from Dry Fork and Widemouth communities.

West Virginia Public Service Commission Norfolk and Western Railway Company Dry Fork Bluestone Jaeger Berwind Matoaka Commission Pocahontas Division Bluefield Widemouth French Easley Besley

McNary and Hoover Discuss Farm Relief Strategy

Senator McNary of Oregon after meeting with Herbert Hoover expressed willingness to drop the equalization fee in the McNary-Haugen farm relief plan to push farm legislation through the next Congress. He said relief without the fee could aid farmers, while Hoover offered no comment. McNary stressed continued belief in the plan’s fairness and the need to find common ground for action.

Washington McNary Oregon Herbert Hoover Hoover Congress

Rock Dusting Urged to Prevent Coal Mine Explosions

In the Math er mine disaster report the investigators called for compulsory rock dusting of gaseous or dry bituminous mines. They found the blast stemmed from gas and coal dust ignition. The piece cites other mines in recent weeks with high fatalities and argues rock dusting laws should be enacted nationwide to save lives. Morgantown Post notes NCA president Mahan praised Consolidation Coal’s closure of inefficient mines and urged stronger advertising by retailers to expand coal demand.

Mather Commonwealth Pennsylvania United States Bureau of Mines Bureau Morgantown Post A C. Mahan National Coal Association Illinois and Wisconsin Coal Association Chicago Consolidation Coal Company Fairmont West Virginian

France’s $9 tax on ocean passengers shifts European tourism

Paris imposes a nine dollar levy on entering and leaving French ports prompting shipping men to predict a major shift of tourists to England Italy Germany and other ports. Disembarking elsewhere saves the tax and funds rail or channel journeys into France. Scandinavia and Norway expect gains as American travelers opt for direct routes to Nordic ports.

Paris France England Italy Germany Holland Belgium Europe London Antwerp Rotterdam Copenhagen Stockholm Cherbourg Wre Scandinavia New York Norway Bergen Trondhjem Lofoten Islands Tromsoe Hammerfest Arctic Circle Maine

Kaw Tribe Hails Curtis Nomination For Vice President

Kaw Indians celebrate the nomination of Charles Curtis of Kansas as the Republican VP candidate. Elders praise him as a good boy, and tribal leaders plan a formal tribute upon Emmett Thompson’s return. The tribe, shrinking to about 200 on rolls, maintains a mix of old and modern customs.

Kaw Okla Charles Curtis Kansas Republican Party Arkansas River Charlie Ben Frankier Charlie Curtis Tiayah John Eads

Curtis spends day at office in Topeka campaign greeting supporters

Topeka June 16 Charles Curtis Republican vice presidential nominee spent the day at a downtown office greeting hundreds of friends who came to offer congratulations and pledge support. He met each visitor with a hearty handclasp and said he hoped to stay until Monday evening but might leave for Washington sooner.

Topeka Charles Curtis Republian Curtis Washington

Children Crushed As Stand Collapses At Schuylkill Fair

At the Schuylkill county fairgrounds six hundred Cass Township students in a pageant were crushed when a temporary stand collapsed. Theresa Hogan age 17 was critically injured while four girls were hospitalised and others treated for cuts and bruises. Panic broke out as spectators and students tried to flee and the stand was repaired and the pageant resumed.

Pottsville Schuylkill County Fairgrounds Theresa Hogan Miss Hogan Cass Township

Into Thy Hands Becket Echoes in June Reflections

A devotional column reflects on death and faith inspired by Irving's Becket scene and Becket’s final moment in Westminster. It muses on life’s beauty, mortality, and the hope of eternal communion with God, urging a life of close union with the Father and noble deeds as steps toward the divine. It references Browning, Lazarus, and June’s serenity contrasted with mortality.

Irving Becket Thespian Bradford Alexandria Westminster Abbey Irving Ir Lazarus Browning Hove

Mind and health tied by daily habits and mind function

Dr Morris Fishbein argues true health involves mind and body working in harmony. Regular routines, proper food, sleep, exercise, and a calm, worry-free mind enable lasting wellness. Outdoor air, sun, and consistency build satisfaction with bodily functions and wholesome activity.

Morris Fishbein

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