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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1921

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Telegraph Printing Details

Advertising rates and delivery locations for the Daily Telegraph Printing Co of Bluefield West Virginia. Rates listed for mail and city carrier subscriptions across multiple zones with annual tenures and monthly options. Rates vary by zone and distance, with an application required for post office rate-based terms.

Daily Telegraph Printing CO Bluefield West Va Postoffice W. Va West Virginia Milles Ee Sinele Contes Nelly and Sundev

Problems of Fuel and Power in National Development

The piece analyzes coal, petroleum, and water power as the nation’s key energy sources. It notes U S coal reserves exceed three and a half trillion tons with about 18 billion consumed, threatening future prices and availability. It cites petroleum at 12 billion barrels with 40 percent used, and highlights vast untapped hydro energy, urging full hydraulic development to double current power without reducing existing resources.

United States

Opposition to Gompers Threatens AFL Leadership

The piece notes Samuel Gompers faces the strongest challenge to his AFL presidency, with John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers urged by opponents to run. It suggests Gompers has weathered past storms and may yet quell this opposition, as the AFL remains driven by its leading figures.

Organized Labor United States Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Gompers

Well, Somehow We Dont Believe It

A fragment from a Kansas City Times item comments on the idea of a Christian nation tied to a prize fighter earning more than a preacher. The passage also includes a cryptic note about a drowning in the Missouri River and a June Bride letter mentioning wedding attire and attendants.

Missouri River Westport Kansas City Times Kansas City Star

Twenty Years Ago Floods and a Mourning Town

Twenty years ago today Burke cemetery saw buried bodies wash out by flood while Co B Alexander sold his business to Flat Top Insurance and moved to Clarksburg. A cloudburst at Pounding Mills killed a mother and five children in a washed house. D E B French bought a Higginbotham Raleigh corner lot for 20 250 that later housed Law and Commerce. Pocahontas division engineer John McCarty, among the oldest, died.

Burke, Co B. Alexander Flat Top Insurance Company Clarksburg D. EB. French 8. L. Matz Higginbotham Avenue Raleigh Street Law & Commerce John McCarty Pocahontas

Gompers Split Over Labor Moderation and Radicalism

The article recalls Samuel Gompers torn between moderating labor principles and radical pushes for full socialization. It notes the federation’s radical wing opposing him and mentions a wide reach with Bibles printed in 538 languages, ensuring every New Yorker can read in their native tongue.

Mr. Gompers New York

Questioning Jurisdiction of Supreme Court and Supreme Being

A thoughtful comparison notes broad doubts about jurisdiction both of the Supreme Court and of the Supreme Being, highlighting parallel debates on authority and reach. The remark frames legal and theological limits as a shared issue across domains.

Supreme Court Supreme Being

World's Attacks on Harding Known for Consistency

The New York World's relentless coverage targets the Harding administration with repetitive accusations, showing a steady pattern of criticism across its editorials and articles. The paper repeatedly questions policies and actions, presenting a uniform stance in its critique.

New York World Harding

Mellon Seeks Broad Treasury Power for Allied Debts

Secretary Mellon urged a general grant of powers to settle and refund allied debts arguing the treasury lacks authority to convert or defer payments. He cited comprehensive reviews of debtor nations and proposed a plan within each country’s ability. Senate debate crosses party lines with some opposing unlimited powers and others calling the bill the session’s most important.

Treasury Mellon United States Penrose Congress Secretary of Treasury Borah Idaho Senate Finance Committee France Belgium England

Notable War Bonus Debate Reflects Public Sentiment

In a Charleston Gazette opinion, critics urge honoring soldiers with real sacrifices, arguing against delaying gratitude to a future treasury. They denounce a purely commercial framing of the bonus and call for immediate, tangible support for veterans who risked their lives in 1917 and 1918.

National Chamber of Commerce Harveys Charleston

Short Cuts From Exchanges

A collage of short quotes and notes from various papers. Items mention a loan, a wife’s roles, Lane fine, Shaw dropping the George, rival Georges in England, jewel thief chase, and prohibition enforcement quips across several U.S. papers.

Governor Delivers Talk to Single Maple Hill Grad

The calm Kansas governor rode 30 miles through rain and mud to address Maple Hill graduation. Upon arrival he found only one graduate, a single student whom he encouraged with a smile. The governor remained gracious and delivered the message to this lone senior.

Kansas Maple Hill Kansas City Times

Seven Dead in Barnesboro Theatre Collapse Report

Johnstown Pennsylvania June 23 seven persons die and many are injured when the Grand Theatre in Barnesboro collapses after adjacent property excavation. Nine rescued from ruins taken to Spangler hospital. The dead include Jovin Gorman Westover age sixty and two grandchildren Mary and John Gorman aged seven and five. Donald Coy seven of Barnesboro, an unidentified man around forty, Miss Mary Povey Cumbria Mines age twenty seven, Mrs Charles Daubert Cherry Tree age thirty two.

Johnstown Barnesboro Spangler Hospital Jovin Gorman Westover Mary John Goriman Donald Coy Mrs. Prank Coy Mary Povey David Povey Cumbria Mines Charles Daubert Cherry Tree

Prohibitionist On Train Sparks Teddy Bear Relief Idea

A fretful baby on a Spartanburg to Columbia train drew sympathy from passengers. A lady suggested using a teddy for comfort, but the only man who could supply the main ingredient proved to be a staunch prohibitionist, named Gaskey Ledger.

Spartanburg Columbia Gaskey Ledger

Dawes Outlines Temporary Bureau of Budget Roles

Dawes says the new budget bureau lacks adequate machinery and salary caps at six thousand dollars. He requests War Department aid to detail Gen Moseley and Col Smither for organization work in the AEF, with Abbott as interim assistant director and Kilkenny and Roop offering services. Volunteers begin August 1 and run until December 1 when the budget goes to Congress. Dawes plans to retire after the December budget is finished.

Mr. Dawes Pikes Peak War Department George W. Moseley Henry Smither William T. Abbott Chicago Frank J. Kilkenny J. C. Roop New York Congress Dawes

Local deputy grants marriage permit in Coshocton

Deputy Probate Judge Fred Ash issued a marriage permit on Friday to New Love G. Markey and Mrs. Hettie Ann Katherine Hall Battle Bartley Doncaster in Coshocton. The event appeared in the Coshocton Times-Age.

Fred Ashman Newlove G. Markey Hettie Ann Katherine Hall Battle Bartley Doncaster Coshocton Ohio

Salaries Cut for Pennsylvania Railroad Officers

Philadelphia June 23 Officers of the Pennsylvania railroad will have their salaries reduced to conform with wage cuts ordered by the railroad labor board. The reductions take effect July 1 and mirror increases given January 1, 1918. The board of directors formalized the action today.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Railroad Labor Board Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania

Denunciation of Hearst Cheered in Labor Stance

The article recalls a heated denunciation of Hearst and recounts AFL leader Gompers defending loyalty to the labor cause. He notes no faltering in the fight or faith as AFL policies were pursued, even if it meant jail. President Gompers regrets having to address the matter before officer elections.

Tion Labor American Federation of Labor Gompers Rgret

West Virginia youths name officers at state conference

Four hundred boys and girls attend a five thousand member agricultural club conference in Morgantown to elect officers. Eleanor McClung of Monroe County is named president Fleming Vyse of Webster County as vice president Elma Gregory of Webster County becomes secretary and Gertrude Coffman of Cabell County treasurer. Nine US presidents were not college graduates.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia Agricultural Club Eleanor McClung Monroe County Fleming Vyse Webster County Elma Gregory Gertrude Coffman Cabell County

Soprano Lucille Marcel Dies in Vienna

Lucille Marcel American soprano and wife of conductor Felix Weingartner died in Vienna today. The New York native was widely known for opera performances and shared a life with the famous conductor.

Lucille Marce Vienna Lucille Marcel Felix Weingartner New York

Burgess Nominated to Tariff Commission by Harding

William Burgess a Morris Heights Pennsylvania manufacturer was named by President Harding for the remaining vacancy on the Tariff Commission in Washington on June 23.

Tariff Commission Washington William Burgess Morris Heights Harding

Morgan confirmed as New York postmaster by Senate

The senate confirmed Edward M. Morgan's nomination to be postmaster at New York. As early as 1639 Harvard College punished unruly students by flogging. Ohio has the most college students of any state. The English language derives mainly from Anglo-Saxon Latin and Norman French.

Washington Edward M. Morgan New York Senate Harvard College

The Newspaper Man by Edgar A Guest

Poem praising the newspaper man as a versatile, fearless observer of life who balances work and care. It honors his dedication, resilience, and service to readers while noting rare moments of rest with family. The verse underscores loyalty to paper, clan, and community.

Melville's Comedians Open In Tampa Tent Theatre

Tampa Times reports Melville's Comedians start a tent theatre engagement in Tampa Monday night. The company presents Broken Hearts and The Millionaire's Son with Church and People to open next week, featuring advanced electrical effects and a rain proof, heated venue.

Tampa Melville Tamma Northwest Ishmael Tampa Times

Conferees Reach Final Naval Bill Agreement

Washington reports late today conferees from the senate and house reached a complete agreement on the naval appropriation bill. The agreed measure totals about 417 million dollars with Borah amendment authorizing presidential talks toward a disarmament conference including the United States Great Britain and Japan. The compromise returns to the house for action before final passage by the senate.

Washington Senate House United States Great Britain Japan

Temple University Adds Motion Picture Study to Curriculum

Temple University in Philadelphia is incorporating motion picture study and scenario writing into its curriculum. The program aims to enhance film analysis, screenwriting, and production awareness for students across disciplines.

Temple University Philadelphia

Los Angel Pays High Per Capita Education Tax

Los Angel is credited with paying a larger per capita tax for education than any other city in the region, highlighting its prioritized funding for schools amid growing budget pressures and competing needs.

Los Angel City The United States

Cleverness and Barbershop Blues in a Radio Sketch

A witty dialogue features Reginald claiming facial cuts came from a barbershop as a barbed exchange about cars and buses unfolds. A screen actress cites a doctor’s cert to avoid acting while the manager dismisses it as useless. A railway scene ends with a comical pigeonhole joke about tickets and a scolding passenger.

Runaway French Boy Fails Passport Try in New York

A French boy claiming American nationality and serving as a First Division mascot presented at a New York consulate for a passport. His French accent aroused suspicion and he could not identify Babe Ruth, confirming he was a runaway and not a true American.

New York Babe Ruth Mr. Edison George Kelly

Perlin Refuses Marriage At Gotha Town Hall

A man in Gotha provokes a scene at the town hall by answering registrar with no and leaving with his wedding party. In Sweden, compulsory school attendance for under fourteen was established in 1842. Telegraph Wart Ada bring results.

Perlin Germany Gotha Sweden

Sunrise Endeavor Conference Ends With Alumni Supper

Christian Endeavor groups from Sunrise gathered for a day of department conferences at Bland Street Methodist and the Presbyterian church. Rev I W Moore stressed dedicating life to God as Walter Stephens urged field work, with reports by Rev G H Beeman and others and an alumni supper closing the program.

Christian Endeavor Bland Street Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Bland Street Fair Grounds I. W. Moore Bluefield Presbyterian Church Walter Stephens Wheeling G. H. J. Beeman Mary Fretwell Fay Fling Hugh H. Brown Roberts E. P. Gates A. J. C. Bond KE. P. Gates

Optometrist Greenspon Attends National Convention

Wm Greenspon and O D optometrists plans to leave tonight for New York to attend the American Optometric Association annual convention at the Waldorf Astoria from June 26 to July 1. The event gathers professionals and foreign associates with legislative topics affecting the profession and features exhibits by leading equipment and lens manufacturers. Greenspon will bring back additional equipment for his local offices.

Wm. Greenspon O. D Tonicght New York American Optometric Association Waldorf- Astoria Hotel Waldorf Greenspan

Marine Workers Strike Ends in Nationwide Referendum

The nationwide strike of affiliated marine unions began May 1 and ended with a referendum by local firemen and sailors voting to return to work without an agreement with owners.

Marine Workers New York

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