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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
4
The piece argues Germany and its rulers caused global devastation for looting wealth, detailing atrocities, hunger, and mass suffering. It claims America must wake, condemn the murderers, and demand punishment, invoking religious judgment against the perpetrators.
Berlin reports that French and American forces made partial attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry and were repulsed with great slaughter. The official GHQ statement notes repeated enemy thrusts between Arras and Albert ending in failure, with British detachments holding positions near Boiry-Becquerelle Hebuterne Islamel and the Aveluy wood.
A historic pledge asserts belief in a government of the people by the people and for the people with powers derived from consent. It endorses democracy within a republic, unity among states, and rights of freedom equality justice and humanity defended against enemies.
News notes Crumpler turns its jail into a Red Cross work room led by a public spirited citizen. The piece links jail conversion to humanitarian aid and a broader hope for universal brotherhood during wartime. It discusses German and Russian food dynamics, foraging needs, and looming German harvest effects on troops and civilians in occupied territories.
Four teen hundred sixty seven nurses are to be enrolled for the Potomac division by January 1919 with West Virginia supplying 468, Virginia 446, Maryland 307, and the District of Columbia 245. Miss Georgia M. Nevins directs the program at 930 Sixteenth Street NW Washington DC. Paris reports Vienna's municipal council warns of grave danger to public tranquility due to bread cuts and food shortages.
Military bulletin reports continued Allied resistance halting enemy pressure along the front and notes no renewed offensive. Austrian dispatch claims Italian attacks on Martello repulsed and 40,000 prisoners taken to date. Eastern theatre reports repulse of two enemy attempts near Vardar and south of Lake Ohrid.
Latonia Kentucky June 22 Thuy W JOHREN a three year old by Spearmint out of Mineola in the Whitney colors won the Latonia Derby traveling a mile and a half in 2 33 finishing three lengths ahead of five rivals from Kentucky and Canada Exterminator Kilmer’s Kentucky Derby winner led briefly but could not catch the Whit ney colt finishing a length behind Exterminator in third Free Cutter and Hollinger followed for fourth and fifth JOHREN added $9 925 to his owner's winnings with Jockey Frankie Robinson aboard
Secretary Baker states the War Department will brook no discrimination against colored men in draft boards. He promises investigation and correction of any wrong, noting reviews are available directly by the president and grievances should be reported to the War Department.
A flood of 1918 Republican candidate notices appears from West Virginia officials and legislators. A Willis Meadows Camp Creek announces for superintendent. Virg IL Highland from Clarksburg seeks U S Senate. James A Hughes Huntington announces for Senate. Hugh Ike Shott and Wells Goodykoontz enter for Fifth District Congress. Davis Elkins Morgantown seeks Senate. Elkins Campaign Committee appointed in Morgantown with contact details.
The Republican organization of the 7th Senatorial district announces candidate SHAS. L. for State Senator. The nomination is subject to the Republican primary on August 1, 1918. Voters are urged for support and friendship. He resides in Herbereon, Bones, Ttatelgh County.
Interstate Commerce Commission approves a ten percent rate increase for the American Railway Express Company raising about 22 million dollars in annual gross revenue. Director General McAdoo assumes rate jurisdiction over the consolidated express carrier with potential further increases if needed. Economies expected from the consolidation may ensure adequate profits despite the higher charges.
Paris reporters describe renewed enemy aerial activity after the Soissons Rheims pause. They note essential defenses have been strengthened with Belgian Portuguese British and American engineer help. Entrenchments have tripled and sectors turned into citadels though the German push remains directed at this point.
Louis Chevrolet won the 100 mile Chicago auto derby in 55 minutes 25 seconds at an average speed of 168 mph. Ralph Mulford finished second with Olra Vail third, Hickey fourth, and Barney Oldfield fifth. Resta retired after the fortieth mile, De Palma and Duray suffered trouble. fourteen starters, Tom Alley sixth, Tom Milton seventh. The British army smokes 4,000,000,000 cigarettes a year.
Pittsburg June 22 Plans for an independent Jewish state in Palestine after the war will be the chief topic at the twenty-that convention of the American Federation of Zionists beginning tomorrow. Five hundred delegates represent every group in the United States. The convention will have Lord Reading and Louis Brandeis as speakers. The movement, sparked by Herzl, aims to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine with finance raised in Europe and America. Meanwhile Bluefield girls form Khaki Klub to sew for orphaned French children, meeting at Dorothy Shirey's home and Red Cross rooms to finish dresses and plan further aid efforts.
Local advertisement claims Hypo Cod cures coughs and colds in one bottle. It touts benefits for nervousness and sleep, praising iron and cod liver extracts and urging readers to buy from druggists or contact Earle Chemical Co. in Wheeling West Virginia.
The note invites Bluetelt girls including Lillian Shon Brotherson Dorothy Shirey and Thelma Snyder to join the Khaki Kind during the Great War. It calls for swift membership as a public stance against German militarism and mentions a meeting at Dorothy Shirey’s Russell Street home on Wednesday at 230.
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