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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1916

Page

5

Reynolds Pharmacy Opens in Graham With Welcome Carnation

The Reynolds Pharmacy opens today in Graham with a cordial greeting to visitors and a carnation for each. George B. Geyer, an experienced pharmacist, will supervise the prescription department and lead the new enterprise to success. The Daily News extends best wishes and notes Reynolds earlier success in West Graham. The day also features church services and a note on Mrs. C. H. Mahood being hospitalized after an operation.

Reynolds West Graham Puller & Mahood Reynold Graham Nut George B. Geyer The Daily News Reynolds Pharmacy

Callaway Recounts Western War Spirit and Mobile Militia

H C Callaway returned from a western trip via Denver where he witnessed mobilization orders and militia activity. Chicago recruiting stations buzzed with volunteers as war fever spread from coast to coast. He also addressed a Locomotive Firemen convention in Denver before attending local business notices.

H. C. Callaway Denver Funston Mexico Chicago Callaway the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen En#ilmen

Episcopal Services and Visits Highlight Weekend

Episcopal services include Sunday school at 9 45 and a men's Bible class with evening prayers and a sermon at Spam. Morning prayers at Pocahontas occur at 11 o'clock. Visitors include Mrs Henry Warren of Knoxville with Dr and Mrs M P Carico, Mrs Jean Kelley of Portsmouth Ohio visiting Mrs Martha McGuirk, and Miss Elizabeth Fags of Blacksburg visiting Miss Mary Galloway.

P. Sprinkle Walter G. Forbes Mulligan College Brother Forbes Graham John A. Tate Pocahontas Henry Warren Knoxville M. P. Carico Jean Kelley Portsmouth Ohio Martha McGuirk Graham High School Elizabeth Fags Blacksburg Mary Galloway

Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

Advertised remedy claims unsurpassed relief for colic cholera and diarrhoea with one or two doses. It is described as unpalatable and non astringent, leaving the bowels in a natural condition and obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain

Northern Mexican commanders drift from Carranza control

Reports indicate northern Mexico forces still pledge allegiance to commanders not fully obedient to General Carranza. The U S War Department orders mobilization of state militia to the border under General Funston, with formations to be consolidated and sent promptly.

Mexican minister foresees inevitable war with U S

Lima reported the Mexican foreign affairs minister sent a lengthy note stating war with the United States was inevitable due to American methods and warning that Central and South American republics would be affected. Peru replied in a friendly tone urging peace and stability.

Lima Peru Foreign Office United States Central South America

Eight Boys in Army From One Chicago Family

Chicago will send eight sons from one family to the front as its record of patriotism. Alphonse Bourdon, the father, a French Canadian by birth, says they are all Americans and must fight. The mother expresses pride at their willingness to go without misgiving. Seven of the brothers are named.

Chicago Alphonse Bourdon

Endless Chain Danger of Catarrh

An ad explains catarrh as chronic inflammation from trapped bacteria in modern indoor living. It claims purifying the blood is the only cure and directs readers to Swift Specific Co in Atlanta for advice.

Swift Specifie ‘O Atlanta Georgia

Fort Meade Soldier Ties To Illinois National Guard

A report notes a servicemember from Troop A of the First Cavalry in the Illinois National Guard who has served four years in the regular army and is stationed at Fort Meade.

Troop A First Cavalry Illinois National Guard Regular Army Fort Meade

Captain Boyd Killed at Carrizal A West Pointer Native of Iowa

Washington reports Captain Charles T. Boyd killed at Carrizal a West Point graduate of 18% serving as infantry major in the Spanish American War age 46 with a widow and three children believed in St Louis survive him. Lieutenant Henry R. Adair 34 a West Point graduate 194 native of Oregon unmarried perishes noted.

Washington Charles T. Boyd Carrizal Iowa West Point St Louis Henry R. Adair Wet Point Oregon

Bank of Crockett Robbed Near Wytheville Virginia

Two white men robbed the Bank of Crockett eight miles west of Wytheville just before noon. They netted four thousand four hundred dollars, forced cashier A B Hounshell and Roy Groseclose into the vault, then escaped. They later forced Philip Snavely to drive them toward the south mountain and abandoned the car after tying him.

Bank of Crockett Wytheville A. B. Hounshell the Kashier Roy Groseclose Hounshell Groseclose

Japan Cannot Supply Munitions Says Mitsui Firm

Mitsui and two other major Japanese companies informed the Associated Press that they cannot supply munitions or arms to the Mexican government. They cited existing commitments to Japan’s allies and noted they had more orders than they could fill. The firms formed a joint munition corporation before the war to purchase from the government arsenal, the sole establishment of its kind in Japan.

Japan Mitsui Company Associated Press Today Mitsui Takada Okura

New York Broker Wounded in Lake Shore Drive Shooting

William Rebbe, a 30 year old New York broker, was shot and seriously wounded on Lake Shore Drive near Mrs. Potter Palmer’s home after claiming a hold up netted him $2,000. Police found a letter in his pocket boasting of a $100,000 theft by two would be assassins. William Jennings Bryan wept at the St. Louis convention.

Chicago William Rebbe New York Lake Shore Drive Potter Palmer

Day in Congress Debates Postoffice Bill and Guards Aid

Congress met at noon to debate the postoffice appropriation and to authorize the Interstate Commerce Commission to set railway mail rates. Senator Lee proposed a 2 650 000 dollar appropriations for families of national guardsmen called to federal service. The Hay resolution to draft guardsmen into federal service was adopted. Impeachment charges against District Attorney Marshall of New York were pressed before the house committee. Griffin of New York urged an investigation of post office contracting for cancelling machines. Adjourned periods observed with sessions ending at 6 34 p m and 6 37 p m.

Postoffice Interstate Commerce Commission Lee Hay Bucks Marshall New York House Committee Griffin Post Office Department

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Eczema and Skin Troubles

Zemo ointment offers eczema relief by applying as directed and claims to stop itching, heal skin troubles, and soothe sores burns and chafing. Sold by druggists at 25 cents or one dollar for extra large sizes from Zemo Cleveland.

Zemo Cleveland

Washington stirred by treacherous attack by Carranza's troops

Columbus New Mexico June 23 Pershing sent out large scouting patrols to locate wounded men of the negro cavalry detail which encountered Carranza's troops at Carrizal Wednesday. Seven horse holders returned to base and fear is expressed that American losses were greater than reported. Without mounts the retreating Americans might have been pressed by Mexican forces.

Mexico Scott War Department General Pershing Columbus N. M Pershing Carranza Carrizal

Germans Capture French Trenches and More Front News

Paris reports German gains near Verdun with trenches lost and counterattacks repulsed as French and Russian forces clash from Dvinsk to the Galician border. Germans also advance in Bukowina and Volhynia while Austrian raids hit Venice and Mesopotamian fronts claim checks on Russian progress.

Switzerland Faces Deeper Economic Strain Amid German Demands

Paris dispatch quotes Edmund Schultness, Swiss federal councillor and head of commerce, noting Switzerland’s economy is more embarrassed and complex than generally understood as Germany seeks permission to export cotton and foodstuffs via German agents while threatening restrictions on coal iron and other essential materials.

Switzerland Paris Edmund Schultness Swiss Department of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture Berne Germany

Germans Capture French Trenches Near Verdun

In heavy fighting northeast of Verdun on June 23 German forces seized French first line trenches between Hills 320 and 320 and the Thiaumont works and advanced to the village of Fleury three and a half miles northeast of Verdun where they were repulsed. In other sectors German offensives were checked by French fire.

Dvinsk Verdun Paris Hiaumont Fleury Vaux Chapitre Fumin Chenoi Damloup Moulainville Meuse Hill '04 le Mort Homme Bukowina Pflanzer Galicia Volhynia Lutsk Styr Brody Berlin Vienna Venice Fort Nicole Alberoni Mesopotamia Constantinople New Plains Pattak Pass Thiaumont Ver‘dun

New Greek Cabinet Announced in Athens via London

Official list of the new Greek cabinet shows Alexander Zaimis as premier and foreign affairs minister, General Calalis as war minister, George Allis as finance minister, Phocian Negria as communications, Haralambis as interior minister, Momperatos as justice, Libourikis as public instruction, Colligas as national economy, to be sworn in this evening.

Athens London Alexander Zaimis General Calalis Marine George Allis Phocian Negria Haralambis Anthony Momperatos Constantine Libourikis Colligas

Public satisfaction in Greece after king ultimatum

General public approval in Athens follows the allies ultimatum to King Constantine. Diplomatic representatives urge immediate blockade lifting and the stock market recovers from a recent panic as optimistic sentiment spreads.

Greece Athens Constantine

Funston Has Plans Ready

General Funston was advised that Secretary Baker will send all militia units to the border as fast as available. Plans for stationing a large number of troops are prepared under Funston’s recommendation for sufficient militia to provide border defense.

Funston San Antonio Texas Baker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Graham Daily News Graham Christian Church Graham Baptist Church B. Hamric J. Ed. Gibson Warthure Lutheran Church C. T H. Mahood Hoy J. B. Moone C. H. Mahood Bluefield Mr. Callaway Phiie G. B. Geiger Lynchburg P. C. Nowlin Cornell Cornell- Wood - Board Righte Preettieet Fianet Vee Geevers Virginian Supply CO Princeton, W. VA Keys Planing Mills CO Graham, VA Huanche Gen. Carranza General Funston San Diego Navy Buffalo Mazatlan Huaymas Tobolobamp West Coast Vera Cruz Nebraska Mexico City State Department Tampico Boyd Towa Broker William Jennings Bryan St. Louis Birmingham Age-Herald Congress Senate Nan Eczema West Virginia Virginia Uneeda National Biscuit Company Blinefield Redpath Union Bank & Trust Co Princeton Avenue Tazewell Street Bluefield, W. VA Cohen’s Isadore Cohen Princeton Ave Bluefield Taxi CO Princeton W. VA
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