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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1913
Page
9
A Gary Fourth of July event lists ten injury scenarios for a five man team contest led by Vitus Klier chemist. Scenarios include head wound arm fracture chest burns and back injuries with procedures such as artificial respiration bleeding control tourniquet and splinting. Prizes of 15 10 and 5 plus gold safety buttons for all participants are offered.
The Mikado engine, submerged since New Year’s Day, was recovered from the Guyon river under Huntington. The accident occurred when the engine crossed the bridge carrying seven men to their deaths, marking a major rescue operation and a tragic loss.
Richlands Virginia residents prepare for a grand Fourth of July celebration with organized committees and ample entertainment. The report also notes the Empire Goal Company tipple demolition near West Fork Big Creek and the start of a new operation at Coaldan.
The Richlands to Cedar Bluff road project is finished with crews under Foremen Modena and Honaker reassigned to other routes. A separate stretch from the brick plant to Praters branch will be shortened and improved, while local railroad worker Ross Horne suffered a scalp wound in Richlands yards but is expected to recover.
A. C. Carter has opened the Sanitary Cleaning Works at 70 Bland Street, Bluefield. The plant features modern equipment and promises elimination of burning and scorching in pressing. Carter invites the public to inspect the plant and learn about its operations from an expert.
Beginning Tuesday July 1 ordinary stamps will be good for postage insurance on delivery fees and for parcels post mail. Commemoratives and other ordinary stamps are valid for all postal purposes and fourth class mail.
A sensational three act vaudeville bill opens at the Elks Opera House this week featuring The Salambos in an electrical spectacle once seen at Drury Lane London. Also on the bill are Art Milton with unique musical comedy, Eldridge and Barlowe in clean stage humor, plus a current events photo play program and a southern drama That Other Girl. Matinees daily for ladies and children with an all dollar show for a dime, Manitoba bricklayers seek 75 cents an hour.
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