Political notices and local commentary from Bluefield
A collation of candidate names for the House of Delegates and local courts, plus opinions on Judge Harold A Ritz and a sketch of Ohio Governor Andy Harris. The piece notes Fourth of July in Bluefield, mentions San Domingo troubles, and recalls Harris’s Civil War move to McDowell West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Ritz
Woalfield
Andy Harris
Ohio
McDowell
West Virginia
Andy W
Board grants English spelling reform approval
The Board of Simplified Spelling extends authority to drop final ed and compress forms as in Shakespeare and Milton. The move follows eight years of prior easing toward thru theroly and similar variants, arguing general usage will simplify English writing without harming understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Simplified
Shakespeare
Milton
Spenser
Ben Jonson
Reform ideals and public appetite in American politics
The passage argues that reform could advance further under Hecke, despite some hardships for workers. It suggests studying Washington and his era to build an argument for flexible reform and notes that many Americans favor practical political changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hecke
Welliaes
Washington
Mercer County backs Baker for State Senate nomination
Mercer county endorses Hon. E. W. Baker of Bramwell for State Senate. The note praises his record in the House of Delegates and predicts he will be nominated by acclamation at the August convention. The piece also includes a lengthy bank report from the Flat Top National Bank of Bluefield dated June 18, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Baker
Bramwell
House of Delegates
Senate
Mercer
Flat Top National Bank of
Bluefield
West Virginia
American National Bank
Bluetile
State of
R. E. Bolling
Lling
F. M. Peters
N P
Corret
W. H
Argo Red Salmon Mention Highlights Reader Habits
The note suggests readers unfamiliar with Argo Red Salmon rarely engage with newspapers, implying limited attention spans and awareness among general audiences. It hints at the need for more accessible reporting or outreach to broaden recognition and interest.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Bland Street
W. Va
Matter
Republican
Bri Congress
Campbell Slemp
San Domingo
Conference Committee
House of Senate
Resources
U. S
U.S
Jung’s
EB. A. Williams
E. A Williams
Henry B. Kitts
N. P
D. G. Lly
L. J. Holand
H. I. Shott
W. L. Otey
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United States
Merceres
W. C. Pollock
W. GC. Pollock
DD. B. Baldwin
Epwin Mann
G. M. McCucoon
J. W. Burr
New York
E. H. Easley
AGT
Princeton Ave
Bok
Phelps Furniture Company
Bluefield, W. V
Holmboe & Lafferty
Architects
W.S, Crockets
F. D
Princeton Avenue
THE
Bluefield Ice Cream Company
Bluefield, W. VA
American NationalBank of
Dewine
American National Bank of
Coalfield
Ahantas
C. C
Pocahontas
States Geological Sur
Great Britain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
RRA & Bullitt
SOLE
Agen C. C. B
Pocahontas Sundreddess Coal
Arcade
South 15Th Street
Philadelphia
Broadway
New York City
N. Y
Otsisens’ Bank
Norfolk
Colony Building
Chicago
OPEAM
Hail
Riyth # Company
Fenshursh Avenue
Hnelane
Sta Street
Boston Mass
Neave Building
Obie Terry Boading
Rospoke
Just
Lelson County
Azarus & Co
Pao Bluefield
Billard
Midway
Graham
Graham Land & Improvement Co
N. and
Logan Street
Highland Avenue
Stafford
KOX
Graham, VA
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Shenandoah
Pullman
Hagerstown
Shenandoah Valley
Richmond
Pullman Sleeper
Radford
Kenoya
Columbus
Cincinnati
Cafe Car
U's. m
Kenova
Portsmouth
St. Louis
Ineowell
Norton
Olinah Valley
Oaton
Norfolk and Western Railway
B. Brvill
G. PA Roand
Virginia
Secret Society News
Bluefield Lodge
P. m. Red
Ae Men's Hall
Masonic Hall
Knights of Pythias
Modern
Woodmen OF America
Hunter's Hall
Tne
Allen & Allen
L. B. Allen
Norman F. Allen
Thomas EK. Peery, M. D
N.& WY
Gertrude D. Watts
R. Blinn Owen
Elks
N. E. RI
S. B. Gaudell&co
Orrick South Bland Street
West VA
Claude W. Gloss
Travelers Insurance Company
Corvin Bros., Proprietors
M.R. Emmons
Heal Estate
Avent
Bluefield Avenue
Mountain Lake
Giles County
Alleghanies
Virginia Mountains
Rockies
Adirondacks
Pembroke
Radford Pocahontas
Sciota
B. Ellison
T. W. Kirkbride
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