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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
4
An advertisement invites readers to have the Daily Telegraph follow them during summer out of town by mail. It offers delivery to any U S or Canadian address for 40 cents per month.
The Richmond Journal accuses the elections committee of politicizing the Saunders fifth district contest delaying the report to hurt Democrats and aid State Senator Parsons in the November campaign. It questions Saunders election, salary, and past district rascality while urging a seal of approval and return of Saunders with larger county support.
The text notes the young Theodore Roosevelt is constantly praised after his wedding but resents the overwhelming publicity. It describes him as sober minded and desire for usefulness and modesty amid extensive public attention and gift reporting.
A fragment notes a bride worth $100,000 and argues the listing of valuable relatives unfairly shames a young man who avoids joining a showy circle. The text portrays social pressure and mockery surrounding wealth and public display in a circus like family life.
The Pittsburg Dispatch promotes its edition Pittsburg in 1910, lauding the city as a wondrous workshop of the world. It praises Pittsburg’s iron and steel mills, transportation system, and civic spirit, noting generous philanthropy by men of means and women bringing light to dark places.
Review of the past sixteen months under President Taft finds a pace and record that, as proponents claim, surpasses prior administrations. Supporters argue notable legislation and actions demonstrate swift governance and dynamic leadership.
Henry Croft and partners sue former premier James Punsmuir and heirs of the Dunsmuir estate in Victoria BC alleging conspiracy to block competition in coal lands. Plaintiffs seek 4.6 million asserting manipulation of options on Hequimatt Nanaimo belt and related mining rights. Defendants own cranberry strawberry and oyster district lands and allegedly conspired to cloud the first option with a second option.
London marks the sixteenth anniversary of Prince Edward of Wales with flags on public buildings and royal salutes. The duke, eldest son of King George, has recently joined his ship at Dartmouth and may soon begin a world cruise. Edward, a popular cadet, excels in cross country and sports, and may be created Prince of Wales in the near future with Carnarvon and Cardiff vying for the investiture location.
The Mi13mac Indians of Nova Scotia and nearby provinces plan a three day celebration at Mension Point to mark the ter centennial of the first baptism of Menderton the aged chief who was converted in 1610. Bishop Stow of Rimouski and other church leaders will attend to dedicate a memorial monument and hold a service for departed braves.
Chicago June 23 reform of court procedures to be the principal topic at the thirty fourth annual meeting of the Hindi State Bar Association which opened in Chicago with a large turnout. U S Attorney General George W Wickersham will speak on Federal Control of Stock and Bond Issues by Interstate Carriers alongside other state supreme court justices from Michigan Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Missouri Kentucky and Hindi leaders.
Indianapolis dispatch reports June 23 that the Indiana Anti Saloon League plans to distribute 409000 circulars. The leaflets will feature excerpts from William J Bryan speeches on the liquor question, highlighting his views in the anti liquor campaign.
The article notes Bryan champions large units in local option, warning against beer plutocracy. It hints the league may invite Pryan to state speeches, but likely won’t due to Kern’s candidacy and the Democratic platform favoring repeal of the local-option law. Leaders doubt Bryan will speak for Democrats because he opposes brewers and saloons.
Cambridge, June 23. Earl Van Meter Long declares he can beat the current champion if Jack Johnson defeats Jeffries. The Harvard football and baseball player, noted for his size and strength, says he would accept any distance and purse if opportunity arises, vowing he will not be found wanting.
Birmingham reports a double tragedy as Mrs. W. P. G. Harding wife of the First National Bank president, commits suicide at home. At the same hour Guy R. Johnson manager of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company shoots himself. Harding travels to Savannah by steamer. Johnson survives, citing business reverses. Mrs. Harding, Amanda P. Moore before marriage, leaves a husband and three daughters.
Representative J Thomas Heflin of Alabama gains the title Beau Brummell of the house for a bold canary flannel double breasted suit. He paired a buff in band tie canvas shoes ecru hose and a huge Panama hat drawing jokes about home industry.
Norfolk and Western announces daily departures and arrivals serving Roanoke Norfolk Richmond Lynchburg and Shenandoah Valley. Pullman Sleepers and Cafe Cars operate to New York Philadelphia Columbus Cincinnati and across the Clinch Valley and Bluefield routes with multiple daily times. Information available from General Passenger Agent W. B. Bevill.
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