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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
6
In Hampton's article Commander Peary details snow proof canvas tents with sewn floors and circular openings. He recalls arctic nights filled with dogs, wolves, and Eskimo chants, and outlines kitchen boxes, oil stoves, and two meals daily during fieldwork.
A humorous misquote from the Chicago Tribune anchors a scene with Sam and Mistah Walkah debating a joke about influenza and a chicken coop. The piece closes with a mock introduction for Professor Wabble Izzeers performing a ballad.
The naja cobras inhabit India Ceylon Burma the Andaman islands southern China and the Malay peninsula and archipelago. They ascend the Himalayas to 8000 feet and spread to Afghanistan and Persia reaching the Caspian shore. They grow up to seven and a half feet though usually just over five and a half. Color and markings vary but they typically show the spectacle mark on the neck which they distend before an attack.
The passage notes that inland men struggled to eat fish, while great houses kept fish ponds. Sea fish like cod and herring were salted, with excessive salting linked to leprosy. Fish also baked in pies to allow long-distance transport.
An art dealer questions a dramatic critic about the playwright's works. The exchange reveals doubt over the authenticity of a Carot sold to a character. The Daily Whirl critic's opinion drives tension between art and theatre.
A dialogue on stubbornness and change in marriage. Mr Meekton asserts decisive wives resist argument while noting Henrietta can be set on changing her mind. The Washington Star comments that self love is both delicate and vigorous, immune to wounds yet capable of being killed.
The obituary recalls Senator Daniel of Lynchburg as a long time Democratic leader and Confederate veteran. Born September 8, 1842, he served in the Virginia House, Senate, and U S Senate from 1887 to 1917. He helped shape Virginia suffrage policy and chaired the private land claims committee. He died after a life of public service, debt settlement to his father, and loyalty to the Democratic era. He leaves a wife Julia Murrell and four children.
Chicago reports Pinkerton detectives arrested Thaddeus K. York in Seattle on forgery charges. York, said to have operated in Ohio and other states, allegedly forged about fifteen notes and netted around $100,000 in the past three years.
June 29 Reading Pa Mamie seven year old daughter of Wallan Bo died when a firecracker ignited her dress while she played with the cracker. The fire caused burns that consumed her clothing and she died soon after.
Bloomington reports Lieut. FE Y Miller of the Twenty-ninth Infantry U S A drowned a few days ago while serving as governor of an island in Paraguay. The officer had prior assignments in the Philippine Islands.
H Otto Wittpenn mayor of Jersey City declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of New Jersey. He aims to lead a campaign challenging incumbents and building support across urban and regional areas.
Columbus dispatch notes Republican state officers announce the convention dates for Ohio, to be held July 26 and 27 in Columbus, with details pending further statement.
A state central committee sub committee on July 26 and 27 elected Nicholas Longworth as chairman John R Malloy as secretary John Maynard of Fayette county as first assistant secretary and John Gallagher of Cleveland as sergeant at arms.
A young undersized man in swimming trunks dived from the Brooklyn bridge center span into the East River 185 feet below and surfaced with $250 in cash two suits of clothes and the rumor of fame as a bridge jumper. Otto Eppers is noted as the first jumper to perform with unquestioned witnesses as part of a plan. He exclaimed I hit hard when pulled from the water.
President Ban Johnson of the American League rejected the resignation of Jack Sheridan the longtime baseball umpire who began his career in Columbus Georgia and has thirty years of service.
Kansas City June 29 Judge Tatshaw refused a new trial for J B C Hyde who was convicted May 16 of poisoning Col Thomas TH Swope the millionaire philanthropist.
In Washington on June 2 petitions for rehearing were filed in the United States Supreme Court by the railroads regarding the Missouri River rate case.
Neighbors along Piuefield avenue were kept awake for over an hour by Minnie Hall a thirteen year old girl with alleged hallucinations and fears. Her mother Mollie Wall says the girl recently returned from Specer State Institution seemingly cured but attacked again prompting calls for country contact to help the girl grow stronger and ease her burden at home.
Minnie, a sensitive young girl in a boarding house, struggles with illness and a strong imagination she cannot channel into age appropriate activities. Doctors cannot identify a clear cause, and her guardians seek solutions within her limited means.
A heated battle for the United States Senate unfolds as incumbent Senator Burrows faces challenger Congressman Townsend. The campaign centers on policy, with both candidates rallying support across Michigan to win the key statewide race.
The article reports the death of Duke D'Al neon in London on a day in June. It mentions Fling Louty Phillippe as a grand figure and notes a 20m figure associated with the event. No further details are provided.
New York State currently sends 25 Republicans and 12 Democrats to the House of Representatives. The ratio reflects a GOP majority with Democrats trailing by 13 seats.
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