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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
6
A young man invites the girl in pink to learn chess, setting up the board and pieces. They discuss moves and rules with humor as she questions terminology, movement, and strategy while expressing enthusiasm and curiosity.
A Dundee Advertiser note cites the long history of dolls, dating back five hundred years before Christ. Edward Lorvett collects an ancient doll described as a battered stick yet clearly a doll, illustrating the continuity of playthings from ancient to modern times.
Oscar B. Martin town sergeant of New Castle Craig County died at 3 o clock at Jefferson hospital after being shot by Harvey D. Looney in his yard on June 16.
New York on June 1 mgabe Mobahey a policeman tired of standing on one beat shot himself. He had served on patrol and faced routine duty before his death.
The article recounts a Democratic convention scene with Connecticut urging support for its nominee and highlighting historical patterns in presidential voting. It covers Westcott introducing Woodrow Wilson, praising his scholarship and public service, and explains New Jersey's push for Wilson alongside Indiana and Ohio picks.
Washington New Jersey June 27 Rathe ran pay a five dollar fine which he believe in just Frank Kinnaman a young man of this town is today on his way to Europe Kinnaman was one of sixteen youth arrested a few days ago for mischievous damage to private property. They were fined six dollars each and given a week to pay the money.
Atlantic City authorities ban abbreviated bathing costumes for men and women starting immediately. Ball playing on the beach and use of profanity are also prohibited under the new order issued by Mayo Jachrach.
White Plains June 27 Justice Keogh proposed a change in conduct of the Thaw case. The session was devoted to conferences among the justice William Jerome special state counsel and Clarence J Shearn chief Thaw counsel. Details of the change were not disclosed.
A reunion of James Mills battle survivors marked the fiftieth anniversary of the conflict. The blue represented by the Veterans Association of the Fifth New York Volunteer Infantry and the gray by members of the Robert B. Lee Camp United Confederate Veterans in Richmond.
Detroit police report Edward Chase, a capitalist, was killed when his car ran over an embankment near Pontiac. The incident occurred today in Detroit Michigan.
Washington June 27 William M Bullitt of Louisville will be named by the president to succeed Frederick W Lehmann as solicitor general, filling the post following Lehmann's departure.
Hutchinson Hall at the University of Chicago bans toothpicks after complaints of vulgarity and careless use by summer students. Professors say the habit is improper and the ashier’s desk removal followed student criticism.
In Tarrytown New Jersey on June 27 an Italian railroad yard worker tried to entertain friends by feeding Jumbo an elephant in a freight car pepper. The startled animal sneezed and knocked the man down and then threw him fifty feet onto a coal car before the Italian was carried home by friends.
Baltimore June 27 Bryan and Gorman will write the platform for the convention. The working sub committee of the resolutions committee met without a cohesive draft. A second committee was appointed to prepare the draft for reconvening of the sub committee and later the full committee. Bryan and O Gorman designated to perform that service.
Western Canada delegates gather in Calgary for a two day conference starting tomorrow to discuss trade rates immigration and related issues expected with the Panama Canal completion. George E Foster and Robert Rogers are slated to address the meeting.
The annual national convention of the Swedish-Finnish Benevolence Association began in Hibbing Minnesota on June 27 and will run through next Monday with delegates from across the United States and Canada in attendance.
Baltimore June 27 gossip builds about the vice presidency with little attention paid to a running mate until the presidential candidate is chosen.
New York June 27 Jacob Riskman sues three rival butchers for 16000 damages claiming his beard was pulled out. Case hinges on whether the act constitutes assault or a trade dispute escalation.
The June 27 report notes New York state manufactures produce goods worth 11 million dollars daily. The figure reflects strong industrial activity and sets a high benchmark for the period.
The piece urges breaking routines to avoid laziness and fear of judgment. It notes women miss vital life by avoiding diverse clubs and readings and argues that exploring new interests creates new worlds and helps keep one young.
A letter from Shellhorn Alabama recounts how Cardul eased Carrie May’s long time weakness and headaches. She credits two bottles with full recovery and urges other women to try the tonic. The ad notes Cardul as a woman’s tonic from a 60 year history and directs readers to contact the Ladies Ad Dept for information.
Morris Turk of Bluefield Mercer County West Virginia petitions for discharge from debts after adjudication of bankruptcy on March 30 last. A hearing is set for July 26 1912 in Bluefield with notice by mail to known creditors and publication in the Daily Telegraph.
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