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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1930
Page
6
The notice outlines advertising rates and subscription prices for Bluefield West Virginia with regional carrier and mail options. It lists various durations and zones and notes special rates by zone and postage considerations for long distance deliveries. The date shown is Thursday June 19 1980.
A compact critique quotes a preacher noting a master named GATAS as bad with work and wages, alongside a biblical rebuke from Matthew 16 2. The excerpt contrasts moral failure with scriptural warning.
President Hoover and Secretary of State Stimson decline to surrender papers on the London arms pact to the senate foreign relations committee. They insist no commitments exist beyond the treaty, which they say the three signatories understand as honest. The senate must ratify or reject the pact to avoid global humiliation and blame at home.
Ten years ago W G Mounts, a Norfolk and Western railway brakeman, was fatally wounded at Sharondale Kentucky and Mrs R W Pickle of this city died. Twenty years ago W R Graham was re elected mayor of Pocahontas Walter L Henderson died in an accident at Bluefield rail yard Minnie Flummer of this city married J C Daret of Dante Va formerly of Bluefield. Jesse G Gillespie of Graham and Brenda Wright a former Wittens Mills teacher wed in Lynchburg.
The author argues that humans uniquely think, reason, invent, and build civilization. Without this mental development life would remain primal. man has met divine providence by developing mind and thought.
Clarence Darrow argues prohibition fuels Chicago gang killings, but the writer contends racketeers used illegal liquor as a lucrative tool. Even if repeal reduces liquor crime, underworld figures would adapt, shifting to other rackets while continuing society’s fight for order.
The essay argues education is a form of worship and a fulfillment of divine providence. It traces humanity’s growth from creation to civilization, where brainpower and resources transform the bounty of creation into progress, challenging the claim that science or schooling oppose religion.
Amusing and serious cases arise as New Jersey enforces laws over a century old. Ministers buy gas and cigars, a clerk pays for dinner, and a commissioner plays golf, all on Sunday. Police arrest workers and patrons at services, gas stations, and recreational venues while lawmakers ponder repeal. Representative LaGuardia touts non intoxicating wine recipe amid broader temperance talk. Baltimore researchers unveil a cold cure, likely to retreat when sniffles return.
Gandhi remains jailed by British authorities while his celebrated nonviolence campaign for Indian independence yields results opposite to his expectations. The piece notes ongoing tensions and political ramifications of the movement.
A compact excerpt from Robert Herrick’s verse catalog exploring nature youth love and moral themes. The lyric wanders through seasons flowers bridal rites and fairy imagery while touching on Hell and Heaven to frame enduring hopes. The texture blends sensual and spiritual motifs in classic Cavalier microlanguage.
Governor Conley appoints KF. G. Smith of this city and D. A. Burt of Wheeling to the state university board of governors. The move is praised by the Morgantown Dominion News and Clarksburg Telegraph as logical, beneficial for the university and West Virginia's higher education goals.
New York City health data show measles mortality rates rival scarlet fever and diphtheria in past decades. Pneumonia deaths among young children rise with measles prevalence, prompting emphasis on treatment and exposure control including parental blood serum injections to reduce severity.
New York stocks recover modestly after declines. A Pittsburgh bank messenger dies of shock after a robbery incident. In Bucharest lightning strikes a church shelter killing one and injuring others. A New York Central passenger train derails after sideswiping a milk train, wrecking three milk cars. Prof. William Henry Bristol dies at 70, inventor of Bristol phone and recording instruments. In Chilton four killed and two fatally injured in a wedding return crash. In Ascot lightning at a race meeting kills one and panics spectators. In Jacksonville a round trip by Williams Brock and Edward F. Schlee to San Diego is completed in record time.
The article lauds a veteran journalist who keeps temper in check and sustains professional ties with editors despite harsh treatment. He risks job trouble for a misstep yet persists, lighting a cigarette and correcting the record to uphold the paper’s standards.
Washington report profiles Thomas Lindsay Blanton of Abilene Texas known as Tom Blanton a colorful House member famed as stormy petrel of the House He returns to Congress after disputes over his election certificate and seeks to curb what he calls raids on the treasury His past clashes and bold stance are noted along with his audacity and persistence in Washington politics
Preliminary planning for the 1932 two hundredth birthday of George Washington is under way with Herbert Hoover chairing the bicentennial commission. The push aims to revive devotion to country, place Washington in every school and church, produce a major motion picture, patriotic sermons, radio tours, and widespread publicity, and beautify national landmarks in Washington with a focus on education and public interest.
In New York a crowded outfield area overlooks the Schmeling fight. Jack Johnson, once heavyweight champion, quietly moves through a hush of cigar smoke and cheers, unseen by most, as the crowd shifts toward the main event and an usher greets the fading legend.
Sistersville hosts about 300 Lions and wives for the opening of the eighth annual state convention. In Martinsburg Mrs. Bolling Byrd departs for New York to welcome returns from the Antarctic expedition. In other items, federal court sentences are handed down for several defendants in Elkins. White Sulphur Springs sees leaders call for reduced student drinking and for stronger sales efforts in steel. Grafton reports a woman injured when a car door opened on a curve. Morgantown discusses a river license protest while West Virginia politics see Hugh Cox running for postmaster. Charleston notes plans for the state’s sixty eighth birthday celebration. Cass reports a Virginia prison camp shooting.
Washington June 18 The senate took up the house bill to liberalize disability allowances for World War veterans with prospects for final action tomorrow. Senator Smoot issued sharp remarks as Senator Shortridge pressed for quick disposition. He argued the measure would award veterans with disabilities from their own vicious habits. The bill would let veterans claim service origin for diseases before January 1 1930. Smoot warned about a $100 monthly payout for those with such diseases and no war service, or $60 for a Spanish American War casualty. An overwhelming majority appeared for the bill which could cost about 7400 000 annually. Pocket veto fears arose if adjournment comes before the presidential consideration period expires. The American Legion urged Congress to stay in session until action is taken.
Nevada City Nevada reports plans to honor Julius Albert Anderson who died May 6 1858 at age 2 years and 2 months. A monument will mark his final resting place seven miles from the city beside the emigrant trail as native sons of the golden west organize the memorial effort.
Lucile Gleason leads a group of women to form a Hollywood club in a rambling residence once used as a gambling den. A police raid, a sleeping night watchman and a torn front door linger as the new owners, the Dominoes, set the scene for picture work and club revels in a theater room.
A news dispatch reports Jermany recommends milk in place of coffee for the standard army drink. It notes a milk fund contest boosted a Native son, and mentions President Hoover being invited to join five Indian tribes on his western trip with a playful jab about batting .200. Aerial honeymoons are rising in popularity as newlyweds rise above in air travel. A sporting goods ad claims 20 sheep supply gut for a racket.
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