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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

7

New York Tops Cleveland 7 6 Behind Bakers Big Day

New York wins three of four from Cleveland 7 to 6 as Baker drives in four runs with a first inning homer and a seventh inning single delivering the winning run. Other games see St Louis beat Cincinnati 3 1 and Philadelphia edge Brooklyn 3 2 on Luderus late homer despite rain suspending the second game. Batteries listed for each contest.

Baker Cleveland New York Rhe Clevelastl Coveleskie Bagby O'Neil Caldwell Fisher Nanamaker Cardinals Reds St. Louis Cincinnati Ames Snyder Schnieder Knetzer Wingo Luderus Homer Brooklyn Philadelphia Rhe Philamelphis Alexander Killifer Pfeffer and Myers Boston I. Pet Washington Detroit Leee Chicago Chicago O. Ce

Matoaka Beats Pocahontas in Sunday Baseball

Ratliff pitched striking out fifteen as Matoaka defeated Pocahontas 9 to 1 on Sunday. Eight hits off his delivery were scattered, delivering a dominant win for Matoaka.

Matoaka Pocahontas Ratliff Odan Bull M. Lubliner Linkous Honaker Fox

Swedish Singers Convene in Omaha Festival

Omaha Nebraska hosts the western division annual convention of the American Union of Swedish Singers. The formal opening was held tonight as decorations blend Sweden and United States colors. Five concerts will feature delegations from Kansas Minnesota Illinois Colorado Nebraska and Iowa.

Omaha Neb American Union of Swedish Singers Sweden United States Kansas Minnesota Illinois Colorado Nebraska Iowa

Gary Beats Berwind In Hard Fought Sunday Tilt

Gary defeated Berwind 4 to 1 on Sunday as few hits occurred and errors and walks produced most runs. The game stayed close from start to finish with a large crowd until the ninth inning. Batteries Hall and Amick. Beld earned the win. Farrell and Powers.

Berwind Gary Hall Amick Beldwin Farrell Powers

Mora Beats Powhatan 2–1 In Clean Sunday Soccer

Mora defeated Powhatan 2 to 1 in a fast clean match. Kennedy kept Powhatan scoreless at all stages. Batteries Mora Kenedy and Adams Powhatan Guy and Persinger.

Mora Powhatan Kennedy Kenedy Adams Guy Persinger

Fashions in Medicine Bring Gentle Laxatives to Fore

The article notes a shift from harsh cathartic pills to mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Tablets. When properly dosed the effect is pleasant and natural, and the tablets also strengthen the stomach and aid digestion. Obtainable widely, advertises Tu-Sat Telegraph Want Ad.

Bluefield 10 Join State Celebration At Country Club

Final arrangements for a program in Bluefield call for more than 150 guests to dine at the country club. An inspiring evening is anticipated with extra cars provided to bring diners to the club house.

Semper West Virginia Celebrates 53rd Year in Bluefield

Bluefield hosts a dinner and addresses at the Bluefield Country Club as part of statewide Semper West Virginia observance. About 150 people expected. Program includes invocations, messages from Charleston and President Wilson, speeches on West Virginia’s past present and future, state symbols, and a state song. Road access improvements and extra shuttle cars announced for the event.

West Virginia Bluefield Bluefield Country Club J. M. Carter Grace Methodist Church Charleston Wilson Fred W. Udy The Chamber Harold A. Ritz Bernard McClaugherty Miss Virginia Jenks Col Edward O'Toole United States Coal and Coke Co S Hills H. C. Weller Norfolk and Western Railway West Virginia Hills Appalachian Power Company

Maryland Coal Output Rises Despite 1915 Shortages

Maryland coal production in 1915 totaled 4 180 477 short tons valued at 5 330 845 dollars, up 1 percent in quantity and close to 2 percent in value from 1914. Garrett county led gains with 782 976 tons, while Alleghany county fell from 3 449 655 to 3 388 565 tons. Elk Garden coal remains a noted product.

Maryland United States Geological Survey Garrett County Alleghany County

Maryland coal industry faces thinner beds as output may surge

The Maryland coal fields near Georges Creek approach exhaustion of the big vein while thinner beds await fuller development. If labor can mine these thinner beds at rates similar to neighboring states, Maryland's production could rise toward the record 1906–07 level, with a five and a half million ton target. Employment rose from 5,103 to 5,466 and average output per man slipped from 765 to 739 tons in 1915. Over 90 percent of Maryland coal is hand mined. In other news, the American flag today named a commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet succeeding Admiral Fletcher.

Georges Creek Maryland Teye Atlantic Fleet Frank F. Fletcher

Mexican troops salute demanded at Tampico by Vice Admiral Mye

Vice Admiral Henry T. Mye pressed for a salute by Mexican troops at Tampico as part of U S naval conduct. In golf news a device was invented to sink into a putting green allowing tees of three different sizes to be lifted for play.

Washington Henry T. Mye Tampico

Fletcher to Speak on Timely Topic in Afternoon Lecture

Seventh Day presents Thomas Brooks Fletcher, noted dramatic orator, delivering an afternoon lecture. Fletcher will entertain and provoke thought on a timely subject.

Thomas Brooks Fletcher Mr. Fletcher

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