June 25 1913 notice summary
A historical newspaper fragment lists monetary figures including 1.00 4.00 and 10 cents alongside a date Wednesday June 25 1913. The readable text is sparse and lacks full context or events.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
4
State deposits at Fidelity Bank spark criticism and trial
Analysis of state deposits shows totals at the Fidelity Bank reached 92,447.93 after insolvency was known, with calls to hold the board of public works and treasurer to account. Critics say the state acted as a preferred creditor, harming ordinary depositors and other bank depositories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
West Virginia University
Board of Public Works
Fidelity
Fidelity Bank
Hinton
Miller
Bank Examining Department
State Banking Department
New City Hall and Market House Plan Debated
Thomas F Opie of Graham Virginia writes June 23 1913 urging Bluefield to issue bonds for a joint city hall and market house. He links road improvements and a Princeton Bluefield streetcar line to revenue from licenses and market operations, claiming the scheme could reduce city expenses and boost county farming markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Princeton
Leity
Noton
Thos
F. Opie
Graham, Va
Bluefield urged to stage a big public celebration
Local business leaders criticize the city for lacking a strong holiday program for the coming date. They note Bluefield could draw thousands from surrounding counties with a well organized event, suggesting public spirit may outshine rival towns and mark the occasion as a regional showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
City reads Fourth of July plan undecided by businessmen
No actions have been taken by local business leaders toward a Fourth of July program. Indications suggest the city may stage the celebration independently, with no organized plan in place to date.
Voice of the People on Clinch Valley rail line
A Telegraph letter questions how the Clinch Valley branch of the Norfolk and Western railroad serves the public, noting the line’s rail system and its usual good sense in serving riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinch Valley
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Rodgin Couple Entice Guests For North and Midwest Trip
Mrs. Harry Diamond of Roanoke and guests including Moris Greenspon of Richmond Dr. Abraham Siegel of Norfolk and Miss Gertie Mincovsky plus Samuel Mincovsky of Washington joined a ceremony followed by a dinner reception. The Rodgins plan an extended tour of the north and middle west and will reside in Bluefield where the groom’s brother runs a business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Diamond
Roanoke
Moris Greenspon
Richmond
Abraham Siegel
Norfolk
Correction on Graham Clear Fork road petition
Correspondent misstates a petition from Graham and Clear Fork areas. The petition seeks a road built via West Graham along the nearest and cheapest route to Graham, aligning with the bond issue spirit, not an intersection of new roads. Correspondent should have verified the petition’s facts before reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Graham
Graham- Clear Fork
West
Onpot
Clear Fork residents defend road funds against West Grahamite
In a June 24 1918 letter a Cove Creek Virginia citizen denounces West Grahamite for trying to redirect bond money to a mountain road. The author asserts Clear Fork controls its share and criticizes petitions to route funds toward Blue Stone, urging neighbors to decide road locations locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Clear Fork
Graham
Westgrahamite
Bluestone
Road Board
West Grahamite
Lower Clear Fork
Cove Creek
Graham, Va
John Paul Jones Recalled In The Sailor England Feared
The life of John Paul Jones as told by M MacDermot Crawford covers his Scottish birth mystery of parentage and role in founding the US navy. It recalls his bold vow to a French admiralty and the duel with the Serapis and Bonhomme Richard in 1779. Napoleon’s remark on Paul Jones is noted, comparing his prowess to Nelson and urging a match with equal force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
M. MacDermot Crawford
John Paul Jones
Lince
United States Navy
Serapis
Richard Bonhomme
Jones
Duchesse de Chartres
Chevalier Sans Titre de la Mer
Comte de Toulouse
Duchesse
Pearson
The
Duchease
Napoleon
Paul Jones
Berthier
Rodgin Grollman Couple Wed in Baltimore Hall Ceremony
Miss Anna Grollman daughter of Mrs. Sarah Grollman of Baltimore wed Henry Rodgin of Bluefield at Hazazars Hall Baltimore on Sunday June 15 with Rabbi Greenspan officiating. Among out of town guests were R Rodgin Ida and Anna Rodgin Evvel Greenspon Aaron Samuel Isadore Greenspon Benjamin F Baker Harry Grollman Bainbridge Ga Mr and Mrs Harry Hershout Mr and Mrs John Brand and Mr and Mrs Abraham Mann Wilmington Del
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Grollman
Sarah Grollman
Baltimore
Henry Rodgin
Bluefield
Hazasars Hall
Rabbi Greenspan
R. Rodgin
Ida
Anna Rodgin
Evvel Greenspon
I Aaron
Samuel
Isadore Greenspon
Benjamin F. Baker
Harry Grollman
Bainbridge
Harry Hershout
John Brand
Abraham Mann
Wilmington
Del
Oddities in relics reveal teeth and wigs prized as heroes
A St Louis Republic piece notes relics drawing attention far beyond value. Sir Isaac Newton’s tooth sold for 3650 dollars and set in a nobleman’s ring. Victor Hugo’s tooth rests in a glass case with a dated inscription. Sterne’s wig sold for 10000 dollars and Pope’s chair fetched 5000. A famed Englishman wears a chunk of Shelley’s charred skull on a necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Newton
Victor Hugo
Madame Koch
Sterne
Tristram Shandy
Alesander Pope
Shelley
St. Louis Republic
Real Lottery of Marriage Ends in Unconventional Union
A woman recounts agreeing to a marriage in the dark with John Chesborough, seeking certainty by avoiding a known groom. Lights reveal a promising partner, a brief wedding breakfast, and a later, if brief, parting, yielding a lasting but unique union as the couple defies traditional expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chesborough
Civil War Drama at Elks Opera House Feature
Big special feature at the Elks' opera house presents a Civil War drama described as a notable attraction for today. The program promises a dramatic performance drawing audience interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks Opera
Elks’ Opera House
War in Three Reels at Ikst Opera House
The vaudeville program presents a civil war drama titled War from Bison 101 adapted from Shenandoah. It is billed as sensational and exciting and will show this afternoon and tonight with no advance ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bison 101
America
Ikst
Three Score Years in the Same Position
Easton Pennsylvania can claim a school superintendent whose term of service rivals anything here or abroad. William W. Cottingham has served sixty years in the same position, an unparalleled record. The piece notes other long tenures in major cities and discusses the rarity of fixed tenure versus election terms, concluding that longer terms tend to improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
W. R. Hood
Commissioner of Education
James M. Greenwood
Kansas City
Glass
Lynchburg
Phillips
Birmingham
McClymonds
Oakland
Jacob A. Shawan
Columus
Galc
Henry Snyder
Jersey City
N. J
Charles M. Jordan
Minneapolis
Charles W. Dean
Bridgeport
Albany
N. Y
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