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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
4
A reflective note warns against speaking thoughts to others and urges quiet thinking. It cautions that insincerity is the most dangerous evil spirit in the world. The voice attributed to A Froude emphasizes mental integrity over outward display.
A fragmented editorial discussion reflects on aviation’s role in future warfare. It cites a tragedy near Austria where a dirigible and airplane killed nine. The piece argues for an aviation corps at West Point and a broader merger of military and aviation science. It also notes tax issues for C W W Post’s Michigan estate and a humorous Niagara Falls aside amid reports from Muncie Indiana’s rare 100 degree snow storm.
The Detroit police commissioner warned that Cab remaining jailed would be bad for the city, while suggesting Cah faced even greater consequences if detention continued. The remarks reflect concerns about public safety and accountability in the case.
A census bureau report highlights that among 32 million foreign white Americans the largest group speaks English or Celtic as their mother tongue. Irish, Scottish, and Welsh speakers number about 10.37 million, 12.3 percent of whites, with German speakers close behind at 8.82 million, 10.8 percent. The growth reflects immigration and the lasting variety of cultures in the United States.
The text lists estimates of populations by language groups including Italian Polish Swedish French Norwegian and many others with misc entries. It also notes Mexico as safe for Americans abroad and mentions Charles W. Morse and reactions of Villa Carranza and statesmanship amid disagreement.
A collage of quotes shows 1916 presidential talk, Taft and Roosevelt speculation, income tax debate with figures like McAdoo, and European turmoil notes. Papers cited include Louisville Courier-Journal, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Washington Post, New York Evening Post, New York Herald, Washington Star, Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Hugh Ike Shott declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination in West Virginia's Fifth District, for the July 18, 1914 primary. He pledges support for tariff reform, rural credits, flood protection, public health, child and woman labor limits, labor wage protections, natural resource conservation, and workers compensation, urging broad party principles and his record as proof of loyalty.
Dr Guthrie of the West Virginia insane asylum at Huntington argues that statewide prohibition will prevent alcohol from driving mentally ill men to violence. He proposes releasing those who, after rest and treatment, appear normal when kept away from drink. He contends such men, once sober and isolated from alcohol, can return to families and lead productive lives, though risks remain if they relapse. Charleston Post.
Fashion note on the sports coat trend tracing its roots to the mackinaw. Describes a reversible coat in dark blue with red reverse, raglan shoulders, belt, and patch pockets, plus a matching three piece skirt. Also covers tunics to transform dresses and lists pattern numbers and yardage for sizes.
A group of Mercer County West Virginia candidates announces for Republican nominations in the 1914 primary. H D Karnes seeks circuit clerk, M W Christie and E H Witten seek county clerk, J E Sentz and Frank Wright join circuit clerk bids, and J A French campaigns for Mercer County superintendent of schools, all asking for party support in July 18, 1914 election.
A man in Holly Springs Mississippi sentenced to ten years for a crime died Wednesday after a hunger strike begun fifteen days earlier in the county jail. No coercive feeding occurred and the death is described as pure cussedness rather than martyrdom, per the Pittsburg Dispatch report.
The Niagara Falls protocol, hailed as a step toward pacifying Mexico, leaves the United States without comfort or guarantees. It recognizes any provisional government agreed by Huerta Carranza and Villa factions, but does not resolve the central Mexican conflict. Villa’s hard line and ongoing fighting suggest little chance of meaningful negotiations.
The piece argues that US confidence in Villa has misled to delay policy, predicting continued risk if Villa enters Mexico City or if foreign powers intervene. It notes Huerta’s stubborn defense, possible defeat, and a Niagara brink, while a Washington Post gadget note mentions a crank egg beater attachment for mayonade mixing.
The excerpt recounts Werther loving Charlotte, a married woman, and choosing self destruction after his passion overwhelms him. Charlotte continues her daily bread cutting, oblivious to the tragedy, as Werther’s tormented fate is revealed with a morbid bluntness.
A Middletown court rules bathers have priority over drinkers as water is deemed food for both. The commentary notes the decision and reflects on broader implications for public water use. This terse item also mentions reactions from critics and ties to national figures in a brief, period voice.
Charles F. Wheeler of Matoaka West Virginia announces as a candidate for the clerk of the county court of Mercer County. He seeks Democratic convention support for July 11 and Republican nomination in the primary or convention as applicable.
Thereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of county clerk of Mercer county, subject to the Republican primary or convention, and will give my entire time and attention to its duties if elected. Your support solicited. The post office in England intends to try the motorcycle for rural service. Orders have been placed for experimental machines.
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