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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
11
The notice lists varying postal charges by mail and city carrier for West Virginia regions. It defines first and second zones within 150 miles and third to fourth zones 150 to 600 miles, with higher rates for longer distances and further zones available on application. Rates include one year and shorter terms, with details for months and weeks as applicable.
A religious excerpt contrasts suffering for good with punishment for evil. It cites 1 Peter 3 17 and a Hannah More meditation on God’s mercy and discipline as purification, caution and improvement for believers.
The writer argues that President Hoover's grace on intergovernmental debts can revive demand. He cites the need for banks, mortgage firms, and individuals to ease burdens, restore consumer purchasing power, and stabilize securities by reviving normal buying conditions. Values depend on demand and economic vitality.
The piece discusses Ray Lyman Wilbur’s claim that natives have fared better under U S government than under invaders and compares colonial era wars to ongoing efforts for fair policy. It notes past aggressions by settlers and argues recent governance aims for just treatment while acknowledging historical shifts in native status.
A brief column notes Colonel S. M. Smith resigns as president of Fidelity Bank Trust company. Virgil Senter at 16 is killed after falling from Castle Rock in Wyoming county. Mrs. W. A. Woodyard dies at her Graham home. Ten years ago today Dr. L. K. Clark Kyle Archie Booker and W. H. Thomas from this city return from Des Moines after attending the Shrine meet. Robert J. Earry dies at his Bluestone home. Ben Kedem temple stages Shrine ceremony at Welch.
The passage argues that indigenous peoples originate from Asia and invaded the Americas long ago. It reflects on colonial leaders who favored westward removal of natives and contemplates how European exploration and settlement reshaped a vast land once inhabited by these peoples.
The text argues humanity will gain significant leisure as machines reduce labor needs. It suggests a shorter work week and hours, with fears of degeneracy countered by many pursuing cultural progress. It asserts humans will adapt, resist ease, and continue striving for survival.
The tale of Mrs Mencken's jewelry began at $200,000 and has surged in follow ups to $50,000 then to a potential half a million. Sidney Smith and his wife also report a loss of $5,000 in jewelry to a bandit.
The passage highlights Benito Mussolini’s leadership style as he says decisive words end discussions and compel obedience. It illustrates his belief in himself and his ability to sway others. The quote emphasizes his claim that after ardent discussion, he declares the case closed and orders compliance.
In Chicago a man condemned to the electric chair expresses no fear of the sentence yet trembles at the thought he may be poisoned before execution. He seems to seek to persuade authorities that he is too insane to die.
A pine-wood band chorus pleads for quiet as it recalls fallen comrades and long-dead friends. The speaker notes bravery of the living and nobility of the dead, while nostalgia and grief rise with marching drums and a ringing bugle.
Opinions from editors warn that urging German families to raise births may be futile and influenced by broader living standards. The Charleston Mail critiques West Virginia’s failure to fund state building fire insurance, risking millions as buildings age and fire hazards grow.
The riveting gang in a modern steel skyscraper works with a heater catcher bucker and gun man. The gun man uses a 35 pound pneumatic hammer delivering about 1000 blows a minute. Repeated vibration and cold cause possible dead fingers in stone cutters and riveters though doctors say permanent disability is unlikely. Insurance costs about 459 per 1000 of coverage for these workers.
The president of France, at 68, has married a school teacher. He believes it is never too late to learn. Sing Sing prisoners have organized a baseball team. The office sage notes this generation is defined by hustle while the past by bustle.
Gilbert Swan warns reform as New York city eyes a new police commission to curb lurid night clubs. Cab drivers steer visitors to deceptive venues where victims face brutal assaults, robbery, inflated bills, and forced disarray before being dumped in gutters.
The Marion tribute to Warren G. Harding featured Herbert Hoover saying the speech was the most difficult of his career. Hoover framed Harding as a unifier who sought to heal domestic divides and steer the nation back to normalcy through practical politics and gentleness.
Hollywood notes Anna May Wong, daughter of a Los Angeles laundryman, back with Paris gowns to star in American talkies. She studied English, German, and French to fit roles in Europe and will appear in Daughter of the Dragon with Sessue Hayakawa, after a career in Germany England and France.
A raised summer critique of Republican and Democratic publicity machines. The column mocks party outbursts and cites statements by Senator Dickinson and Congressman Byrns to argue the flyers exaggerate or mislead about Hoover era expenses. It notes the idle show of politics during hot weather and predicts a long summer ahead.
Day News Briefs report a strong earthquake rattling Tokyo with aftershocks. The brief notes infrastructure disruption and local authorities assessing damage and casualties.
Mary Elizabeth Thore 14 drowns in Tug river. Newell-John Campbell found dead in his room with a bullet wound and a revolver beside him. Clarksburg Golden Wood 40 dies from injuries after struck by coal train at Elk Horn mine near Webster Springs. Sutton state police to examine fingerprints on gun found in Gilbert Knickley 22 who was shot to death. Charleston Wayne County citizens urge state road commission to build highway between Hamlin Lincoln County and Wayne via Nestlow.
The record lists multiple Atlantic crossings by prone pilots and teams. Distances ranged from 2,070 to 3,400 miles with times from about 20 to 37 hours. Names include Alcock, Brown, Kingsford Smith, Coste, Bellonte, and others traveling between Europe and North America and nearby islands during the late 1920s and 1930.
France promises to decide promptly on war debt issues and supports Briand plans for European economic rehabilitation as a first step toward European union. Paris aims to seek time to work out the problem its own way, to foster recovery in Germany and across Europe.
Washington reports that Secretary Stimson will not deliver a radio address as planned after a conference with President Hoover. The postponement comes amid European moves on a one year moratorium on war debts and reparations. Officials say the United States will not bargain or be drawn into European political issues.
Washington reports Senator Harrison of Mississippi expresses confidence after talks with President Hoover and Undersecretary Milla that taxes will not rise next year due to the war debts moratorium. He urges a political armistice and suggests Congress convene briefly before December to consider suspending war debt payments due December 15.
Viscount Cecil addressed the Ro tary International's twenty second annual convention in Vienna praising President Hoover for delaying war debt payments. The 1,000 delegates elected Sydney W Pascall of London as president for the coming year. Cecil urged Rotary to influence the upcoming international disarmament conference and warned that war harms trade and commerce.
Senator Segers of Antwerp states in Brussels that President Hoover's proposed moratorium on war debts would have fatal consequences for Belgium. He argues it would spare Germany from collapse but would not be deserved and Belgium should not be duped into accepting any moratorium beyond due payments to America.
London reports Great Britain's formal acceptance of the principle behind President Hoover's one year moratorium on war debts and reparations. The cabled acceptance was sent to Sir Ronald Lindsay for presentation to Secretary Stimson.
White House reports President Hoover expects Dwight F. Davis to remain as governor general of the Philippine islands until January 1932. Davis’ resignation rumors prompted the administration to announce he will likely serve beyond his October term end.
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