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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
4
The quotation warns that power in society, without hardship in condition, can depress knowledge virtue and influence, unless acted upon by one’s own consent, attributed to Channing.
The piece argues Hugh Ike Shaw has a consistent GOP record and would back the nominee, while opponent Edward Cooper is accused of aiding Democrats and opposing Republican nominees during a crisis. It stresses the party’s unity and urges nominating Shaw to avoid discord. It also notes the Daily Telegraph’s potential impact.
The article notes Hawthorne birthplace and Salem landmarks survived a recent disaster. It praises The House of the Seven Gables and Twice-Told Tales as enduring works. It cites The Scarlet Letter and The Marble Faun, weighing their American versus foreign inspiration and impact.
The piece outlines shifting roles among Huerta Carranza and Villa as rumors swirl in Washington. It suggests the White House might back Villa to push pacification, possibly recognizing Felipe Angeles as provisional president if Carranza and Huerta fail to agree.
A speculative note on immigrant communities in Chicago and New York, contrasting Lithuanians and Jews with other groups, and commenting on emigration trends. It questions American control over immigrant ideals, hints at Wilson era policy, and mocks various political and international tensions with satirical asides about fan sales and barbers in Kansas.
The Mail reports Attorney Wells Goodykoentz of Williamson praising the workingmen's compensation law while condemning insurer propaganda claiming it bankrupts West Virginia. The piece defends the law against claims tied to the Eccles disaster and condemns slander of the state.
In a defense of the workers compensation act, Mr Goondykooniz argues the law reduces costly litigation and protects accident victims. He notes a personal firm fee loss of five to six thousand dollars yearly but views the broader public good as worth the trade off. The Charleston Mail reprints his remarks and calls for GOP support for county clerk candidates in Mercer County.
A collection of satirical quotes from various papers. Citations range from the Cincinnati Times-Star to the New York World and the Chicago Tribune commenting on public figures and ridiculous notions. The piece weaves humor about politics, health, and moral campaigns.
A fragmented poem tracks ten flies in a line being swatted one by one until nine then eight then four and two, with bold lines showing swat sounds and the last line jumping to a million. The text resembles a humorous wartime or daily paper verse with irregular spelling and playful rhythm.
H. D. Karnes declares candidacy for the Mercer County Circuit Clerk in the Republican primary set for July 18, 1914. He asks voters for support in this official notice.
M W Christie of Princeton West Virginia declares candidacy for the Mercer County Clerk in the Republican primary or convention and asks party members for support. The notice is dated May 16, 1914, and addresses Mercer voters directly.
C Frank Wright announces candidacy for Circuit Clerk subject to July 18 primary. J A French from Matoaka W Va declares run for Superintendent of Mercer County Schools pending Republican primary or convention.
Hugh Ur Shott announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for congress from West Virginia fifth district, subject to the July 18 1914 primary. He pledges labor welfare, rural credits, flood protection, public health, child and woman labor limits, and workers compensation while stressing no special interests and his party loyalty.
A primary to nominate a congress candidate for the Fifth West Virginia district covering Boone Cabell Lincoln Logan Mason Mingo Mercer McDowell Putnam Raleigh Wayne and Wyoming is set for July 18 1914 from 7 a.m. to sundown. Candidates must file with W P Hawley by June 18 1914 and pay 750.00. Each county to elect one district committee member. county primaries urged for July 18 1914.
The county committees of twelve counties are to meet and appoint election officials for a state senate primary on a specified date and place. They will distribute fees posted by candidates to fund the primary, canvass results, and certify the winner as the Republican nominee for representative in congress from the fifth district of West Virginia. The meeting is directed from Huntington and signed by Earl Henry and Hawley in May 1914.
The Republican senatorial committee for the seventh district in West Virginia met at Bramwell on June 15 1914 electing J H Sutherland secretary pro tempore and Ernest Chilson treasurer. It called a Beckley convention for August 2 1914 to select delegates for the November 8 1914 election with districts Mercer Raleigh Summers and Monroe. 118 delegates total distributed by county with district meetings Aug 1 1914 at 2 PM.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Celtic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as highly effective. Mrs F A Hood of Burrows Indiana testifies it cures cramps and summer complaints. Sold by all dealers via telegraph want ads.
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