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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1919

Page

4

When God Calls You Be Ready to 20

A short quote attributed to D. L. Moody urges readiness when God calls and asks for courage from him to grant it.

D. L. Moody

Tax Burden Across Allies Shows Wide Increases

The article compares war time tax rises in allied nations and the United States. It notes Britain facing about a thousand percent increase, France and Italy around six percent, and the U.S. arguing for economy after heavy war spending. It argues the U.S. shouldered debts and questions Europe’s gratitude.

Dangerous waters and a shifting political hullabaloo

A column weighs risks of a League of Nations and global powers while U S senators spar over who would lead or dominate. Mention of Liu Rect prompts side remarks and warnings about war taxes. Rumors of alien returners contrast with a hopeful vision of America as land of opportunity and liberty.

League of Nations Sherman Reed Borah England Johnson Japan Lodge Liu Rect Washington Skeer

No clear readable event headline found

Fragmentary text references Europe, profiteers, price moderations, and postal races with unclear dates and events. No coherent fact or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.

National Safety Council warns on rising accident toll

The Charleston Mail reports grim annual figures from the National Safety Council: about 6,000 Americans killed and 226,000 injured weekly in the war era. Accidents stem from carelessness, criminal acts, or unavoidable factors, with youth fatalities alarmingly high. The piece urges attention to safety in work and leisure to spare lives and limbs.

National Safety Council Accidea Mies Jessa Charleston

Reindeer Enterprise Originated to Aid Arctic Natives

A National Geographic bulletin recounts Sheldon Jackson's 1890 initiative to import reindeer to Alaska to sustain Arctic and subarctic native communities facing food and clothing shortages. Private donors funded initial deer imports. Congress funded ongoing support, with annual appropriations growing to 27,000 by 1900.

Canada Dominion Washington National Geographic Society Alaska Thor Sheldon Jackson Arctic

No Trains On Coal and Coke Road in West Virginia

Charleston West Virginia June 27 no trains have run for three days between Charleston and Casea way on the Coal and Coke Railway now run by the Baltimore and Ohio due to heavy rains. Wire communications are cut and officials do not know the extent of damage or when service will resume.

Charleston W. Va Charteston Caseaway Baltimore and Ohio Fedala Martretea Pocahontas Atocahontas United Gentes Ne Broadway New York Wah Boston Mass Board of Guede Stipe - Sna O Ohio Traction Bu Pocahonts Wharf West Virginia Pocahontas Way Bedford Ocahontas Art Hillman Street Tic Everett Dock Beverly Dock England Coal & Coke Co Devonshire Street Tidewater New York City Cable Animas Watkins Scott Western Union Lieber

Cotton production by states tops nation in census report

A census bureau release notes Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi led U S cotton output with more than one nation Wales figures. The combined production across these states accounts for 6.2 percent of last year's total U S crop.

Washington Texas Ceovera South Carolina Mississippi Wales Census Bureau

Remington's Cough Remedy Praised by Maine Writer

Ed Whart of Anetley Maine extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior to other cough products in his family. He claims it quickly helps a cough or cold and leaves him with a favorable view of the remedy.

Confey Chamberlain Ed Whart Anetley Maine

Secret Societies Meeting Notice for Vie Ting Knights

Alueticid Lodge No 15 Knights of Pythias meets every week night at eight at the Moose Hall near Passenger Station. Vie ting Knights are cordial ly invited to attend.

Alueticid Lodge Knights of Pythias Moose Hall Vieting Knights Bluefeld Bluefield Avenue Nembere United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Bluefield Knights of Columbus Magles’ Halls Princeton Avenue Bluefield Aerue Order of Eagles Pocahontas Scott Street Bluefield Lodge Masonic Temple Beaver Lodge Red Men's Hall Thomas Street Pythiang K. T Bluefield Commandery Sonic Temple Sordiaily Summit City Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Clerks B. of L. B Vietting Summit Constellation No Order of Stars T. C. Tanner North Mercer Street W. Va Loyal Order of Moose Lazarus Building Royal Cats

Vancouver Union in General Strike Vote

Vancouver labor workers voted overwhelmingly to continue the general strike in protest against alleged discrimination of strikers. The June 27 vote solidifies the walkout as leaders say unions will maintain action until grievances are addressed.

Vancouver B. C Union Labor Workers of

Wiesbaden in Mer Time Has Played Many Parts

Washington headquarters of the National Geographic Society notes Wiesbaden as a historic Rhine Valley city. It traces its roles from Roman outpost to fortress and spa hub, describes its architecture, churches, and cosmopolitan culture, and mentions two local literary figures Cusetay Brevis and Frederick von Peddercrdht.

Wiesbaden Rhine Republic Washington National Geographic Society Rhine Valley Monte Cano Germany Richmond Washington, IL Jose Young Coblenz Mayence Eest Lorelei Rhine Victor Hugo Caesar Attila Clovis Charlemange Napoleon Foch Pershing Charles Martel Frisia Wierbaden Cusetay Brevis Freving Prussia Sedan Wiebaden Frederick von Pedercredht Omar Khayam Edward Titegerald Shakespere

Prohibition Test Promised By St Louis Dealers

John P. Pensa president of the St Louis Retail Liquor Dealers Association told 649 members to continue selling all liquors after July 1 to test war time prohibition enforcement. He cited a New York court of appeals ruling as not affecting local saloon keepers while expecting only a few arrests for test cases.

St. Louis John P. Pensa

Anarchist Plot Rumor Shifts Spanish Cortes Ceremony

Dispatches from Madrid reported rumors of an anarchist plot to assassinate King Alphonso during the Cortes opening procession. The threat prompted officials to move the ceremony from the chamber of deputies to the senate house beside the palace.

Washington Alphonso Spain Chamber of Deputies Senate House State Department Madrid

Seashore Hotel and Cottage Burn at Wrightsville Beach

Fire destroyed the Seashore Hotel and an adjoining cottage at Wrightsville Beach nine miles from Wilmington. Loss is estimated at 15000 dollars. Four hundred hotel guests escaped with little trouble and saved some belongings from the flames.

Wilmington N. Y Seashore Wrightsville Beach

Shortage Pressed for WV High School Teachers

West Virginia faces a great shortage of trained science, manual training and commercial teachers for next year according to state supervisor TL Friend. He cites numerous requests from high schools and notes a need for men qualified to direct high school athletics as part of their professional duties.

West Virginia TL. Tb. Friend Hisn Friend

Bandits Loot Mine Offices. One Bandit Killed

Five robbers held up the Middle Fork mine offices near Benton Illinois two miles east today. They wounded three employees and escaped with 41000 in cash. One bandit was shot and killed as he fled, and his companions transported the body to a waiting car and fled.

Benton Middle Fork

Victory ribbons not authorized by the War Department

General staff clarifies that victory ribbons worn by soldiers are not officially issued or contracted for manufacture. Imitations flood the market and a proper U S ribbon cannot be produced to match the French sample, which forms the pattern for allied forces.

War Department Mareh United States

Ohio argues over forty seven cents for Columbus post office

The federal government and Ohio dispute who pays 47 cents tied to establishing offices for the fuel administration in Columbus. Ohio advanced 522.23 for furniture and freight and received 522.76 from the federal government. Comptroller Warwick says the original check was correct. the 47 cents is freight overcharge and a 41 cent federal freight tax error. Ohio must pursue the railroad for repayment.

Ohio Fuel Administration Columbus Ohio State

President weighs new commission to Poland

President Wilken told the senate via the state department he is considering sending another commission to Poland to investigate reports of Jewish massacres. He will decide after conferring in Paris with Hugh Givson, American minister to Poland.

Poland Washington Wilken Senate State Department Paris Hugh Givson

Test of Time Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

Fifty plus years of use claimed for Chaim berlain's Colic and Micarroea Remedy with millions of bottles sold. The vendor touts time tested reliability and dependability as lasting value for infants and families.

Chaimberlain

West Virginia Bar Association to Convene in Fairmont

Fairmont lawyers plan an annual convention of the West Virginia Bar Association on July 22 and 23. James A. Meredith chairs the Marion county arrangements committee. Prominent speakers are expected and several important matters will be acted upon by the association.

Fairmont West Virginia Bar Association James A. Meredith Marion County Association

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