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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1917
Page
3
Mer Hough of Wellsburg will undergo surgery at a local hospital Monday performed by Dr. Mitchell a renowned surgeon. The aim is to restore him enough to take the naval academy physical exam on August 23 with Senator Sutherland securing a second exam date for the candidate.
Furnished data show Wheat and Corn futures with open high low close for July and Sept contracts, prices for Hye and various corn values. Chicago cash close lists No. 2 and No. 3 yellow corn, No. 2 white oats with quoted ranges and averages.
The article recounts Bluefield’s large gift to the Red Cross and explains the organization’s history from Clara Barton’s founding in 1881. It notes a 1905 act dissolving the old society and creating a government supervised Red Cross to work with the army and navy during war.
Attorney General England approved the Mingo county road bond issue of 1 million dollars following a special election. The act requires AG approval for all bond issues.
In Washington on June 23 one report claimed former West Virginia Governor Henry D. Hatfield had been ordered by the medical department to report for service in France, but the surgeon general’s office had no record of any such order being issued. The item mentions Hatfield’s ties to the West Virginia colony and notes family references to Scott.
Advertises Blacko Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle, reliable alternative to calomel for biliousness constipation headaches and loss of appetite. Claims no salivation or next day sickness and offers money back if not satisfied. Sold by all druggists with printing at Cali No 14.
In Boston Babe Ruth argues a ball and strikes call, is ejected by umpire Owens after striking at him. Ernest Shore follows with a no hit no run no baserunner performance to help Boston defeat Washington in the doubleheader. Dutch Leonard wins in the second game as Ruth sits.
National League action reports the Philadelphia Phillies defeating the New York Giants 8 to 2 at Philadelphia after two first inning runs. Schupp’s four-season winless stretch ends amid a six-run first inning on a muddled batter run. Meadows shines in St Louis 5 Cincinnati 1 as he limits hits to four. Brooklyn sweeps a doubleheader against Boston 3–0 and 7–5 as Cadore and Regan pace the mound.
Chicago won both ends of a double header from Pittsburg, scoring 10 by 10 and 6 to 1. In the first game Douglas and Wilson held Pittsburg scoreless in the opening inning, while Jacobs pitched well but was hit hard later. The second game lasted ten innings with both teams exchanging leads as Chicago used two pitchers, while Pittsburg relied on Keathey and Hendrix to keep the offense at bay.
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