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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
4
The government crop report notes excess rainfall across many U S districts and advocates farming patience. The piece compares farming to fishing, arguing only steady temperament and endurance overcome sun wind and storm as favorable conditions eventually favor the patient farmer.
The piece debates advisory loyalties within the party, noting many Chicago supporters would back Roosevelt only if it preserves party unity. It argues for continuing the fight within the party, criticizes independent moves, and suggests Taft’s running mate should hail from the West while stressing advertising’s role in politics.
The fifty annual National Education Association session in Chicago July 6 to 12 will renew discussion of establishing a federal university funded by government money. The gathering is expected to draw at least 50,000 attendees and cover topics from public schools to social welfare and health, with speakers including Jane Addams, F B Dreaslar, David Starr Jordan, Harvey Wiley, Philander Claxton, Bertha von Suttner, and Luther Holsey Gulick.
A collection of 19th century notices mentions figures like Colonel and William Flinn. The Louisville Post notes a quote about fleeing and four years at Oyster Bay while the Pittsburg Dispatch recalls a pledge not to be a candidate. The New York Sun predicts Flinn may abandon machine politics and join the Keystone Republicans as a humble worker.
Albany Journal comments on conventions and party divisions. It notes planners seek quiet rooms for talks while national parties tackle deep problems. references a Philadelphia butcher facing a $2,000,000 estate, and mocks electoral posturing with quips about convention strain and renamed places.
The piece argues Taft's veto of the army appropriation bill is justified for money driven reform and not to protect Major General Wood. It contends the veto targets a broader principle and notes the army reform package was pushed without thorough member consideration. It also claims the bill served as punishment against Wood and colleagues amid personal grievance.
The passage describes political maneuvering to amend army organization via an appropriation bill, aiming to attack General Wood for actions praised by some but criticized by others. It notes the president's veto, urges its sustainment, and commends the executive for resisting the two thirds bypass effort and protecting the military structure.
On June 27 in Welch West Virginia the West Virginia He brew League will host a banquet for Dr Hatfield in celebration of his GOP gubernatorial nomination victory His broad Norfolk and Western region vote shows strong home support in McDowell County where residents nearly united in backing his candidacy The Wheeling Intelligencer notes his growing popularity as West Virginia voters become more acquainted with him.
The U S Geological Survey releases a second edition of Bulletin 471 A detailing Campton Kentucky and Knox County oil and gas geology. Munn notes predrill geologic work can cut testing costs by about fifty percent and cites new pools in Wolfe County. It warns of speculative oil stock booms near Barbourville and stresses thorough testing of deeper sands for true value.
The Idle Hour shop, idle since Christmas, sold yesterday afternoon to settle the trustee W. C. Pollock. Auctioneer M. B. Postlethwaite noted stock, fixtures, and lease totaling 8,865.35. The lease from March 5, 1912, over a year, fetched 700, with Bishop Babcock & Co. bidding 3,152.50 on fixtures. Isadore Cohen bought the lease to partner with M. O. McKinney for a jewelry store at the building. stock and fixtures previously sold May 17 for 2,950.
John Welch, an Appalachian line employee, was severely injured on East River Mountain between Bluefield and Bland County when a pole being lowered on soft ground toppled. He was taken to St Luke’s Hospital. An advertisement notes Sauer’s lemon and vanilla extracts sold at 10c and 2ic.
Notice states that at a June 4 1912 general meeting of stockholders of F M Kirby & Co West Virginia the unanimous resolution was to discontinue the business and divide remaining assets among stockholders after debts. President BF Kirby signs the notice dated 18 1926.
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