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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
8
Coal and Supply Co. offers standard grades and weighing services with phone contacts. Local ads list shoe repair, rent, real estate, and a sale notice, plus a few community notices and events at Peery Phane, Carolina venue, and Walnut Grove cemetery work day led by Christian Endeavorers with lunch and outing details.
A circuit judge and two others discuss the ongoing legal battle over an anti evolution law in a continued segment. The discussion clarifies which courts hold jurisdiction and how the case progresses through the circuits and districts.
The murder of Joseph Maurer was excluded from consideration, and testimony from jailers indicated Scott proclaimed his innocence. A guard recalled he refused mercy as he claimed innocence, while another said he balked at state alienists for fear of an alleged psychological third degree.
Charleston August 4. For the first time since the new administration took over, the state fund general revenue was overdrawn on August 1 by 14727.92 dollars. Cash balance was 857979.38 with investments totaling 27993739.38. Investments include school fund 976700, state sinking 6564660, workmen compensation 11469600. Individual fund balances listed include road fund 6322639.08, workmen’s comp 925507.77, special revenue 199037.48, counties and municipalities 93926.74, general school fund 696664.93, school fund 20200, road sinking 23062.95, state interest 344807.96, and other amounts.
George W White of Norfolk and Western Railroad at Cliffs Yard was severely injured when his car veered off Sand Lick road Monday afternoon. A broken steering rod caused the vehicle to overturn a steep embankment. He suffered multiple rib fractures and chest injuries while en route to Montcalm.
J P Gills Bluefield division manager says Appalachian Power Company records show an increase of sixty seven meters installed in July, compared to June. He notes that migration of families from Bluefield may soften the impact of the rise.
Kansas City August 4 Harry Greb world middleweight champion knocked out Ed Smith of Neodesha Kansas in the fourth round of a ten round bout at the arena tonight.
W C Atwater of New York, president of the Pocahontas Operators Association, has returned home after a stay in the Pocahontas field. R D Patterson of Dayton, Weyanoke Coal and Coke president, is in the field on business. A L Alexander, Pocahontas Fuel Co. VP, visiting with his wife to arrange a pew washer installation at his mines. B Koepler, Pocahontas Operations Assn secretary, left for Virginia Beach with family for a few days. Edwin M Tierney, former Powhatan Coal and Coke general manager, headed to Florida. Eugene Powell, Thomas operation superintendent, on vacation in Atlantic City. Holly Stover, Chicago coal man, in the city on business.
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce plans to bring the West Virginia Council of Religious Education regional convention to Minefield next May seeking 600 to 2,000 attendees. Renewed promotion cites new Municipal Auditorium seating 800 and superior hotel facilities, with letters to Kiwanis Lions Rotary and other groups to back the bid.
Directors crowded as the new board convened. Debate over a Bluefield Oil and Gas permit for a Princeton avenue filling station split opinion between Dr J B Mayer and Dr E W Horton. The issue was sent to the city attorney for an opinion, with 9 a m deadline to avoid delays. A permit was granted to M D Lewis to move a small house on Janes Street. Texas Oil Company licensing concerns were clarified. tax is based on storage capacity, not sales. A delegation of Black residents urged greater civic recognition and requested two Black officers, a Black assistant earth officer, and a Black health nurse. Mayor Stewart warned no new appropriations until a city manager is appointed. Road repair requests from north-side property owners were referred to the city engineer. Frank P Barry approved as city attorney. B Houchins raised concerns about Bedford Street sidewalk conditions.
Mattoon Illinois reports a mysterious death of Miss Cora Stallman forty eight year old former Cincinnati school teacher found dead in a cistern on her sister’s farm. Officials weigh suicide by cold water shock versus poisoning as autopsy results await. The inquest is postponed to Saturday.
Parkersburg West Virginia and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reached a compromise in a tax dispute that stretched over more than thirty years. The city drops back tax claims of about $30,000 while continuing to tax railroad property in future years. The case has spanned circuit court, federal appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court, making it the longest local dispute on record.
Indianapolis August 4. The official call for the seventh annual American Legion convention in Omaha October 5 through 9 was issued by National Commander James A. Crain. Railroads will grant a one fare round trip for Legion and auxiliary members and for widows of Legionnaires.
Washington dispatch reports noted journalist publisher author and lecturer John Temple Graves is seriously ill at his home in the capital. The condition prompts concern among his colleagues and readers who follow his public work and writings.
Aug 4. The British Colonel Frieberg began from Cape Gris Nez at 8 25 p m to swim the English channel aiming to beat Enrique Tirabocchi s 1923 crossing time of sixteen hours and thirty minutes.
New York on August 4 reports rockaway bank checks dampening the land boom. Banks see 800 to 1000 bad checks daily as speculators fear voided contracts and insufficient capital for multi million dollar deals. Early buyers accepted uncertified checks. prices trend higher but many profits turn to losses.
Washington August 4 The brain of Mrs Helen H Gardner civil service commissioner who died recently was removed before cremation and will be sent to Cornell University per her will. Estate executors declined to light on who performed the operation or timing as they withheld details. Gardner had urged brains of capable women be studied to compare with men and to show women who use their brains for the public welfare.
A thief entered R H Michaels room on Roanoke Street while he slept and stole a coat and trousers. The robber overlooked 72 dollars in a paper poke within a coat pocket, then fled. Clothing found on the roof of a coal house behind Michaels home. a watch remains missing.
About $200,000 has been raised for the proposed Bryan Memorial University at Wayton Tennessee. Alfred Db Fairbairn of Washington DC, an organizer, announced the plan for a nationwide company to raise the remainder needed to begin construction next spring on the fundamentalist institution.
Work has begun on remodeling the Bodell building on Federa street. No contract has been awarded yet. W. Crey, noted builder of Uiis city, will supervise. A new front will be added and other improvements planned. Steckler's Men Shop may occupy the north store room when finished.
French swimmer Mile Sion fell short of crossing the English Channel from Cap Gris Nez to Dover after thirteen hours and thirty minutes in frigid water. She reached within about a mile and a quarter of Dover before tides and cold halted her, though she set a new record for duration by a woman swimmer.
Los Angeles reports Fi Fitzsimmons says Jack Dempsey agreed to fight Harry Wills near Chicago next July 4 after banishment by the New York boxing commission. The bout depends on Wills accepting Fitzsimmons terms. Fitzsimmons has wired Paddy Mullins and waits for a reply on the financial details.
The official had adhered to a milk heavy diet, grew weaker on a long western tour with many speeches and miles traveled. Back in Washington he looked tired and worn, while the secretary played down the illness but close associates urged medical treatment.
Rev W W Ward pastor of Tazewell Methodist Episcopal church attends Epworth League and Christian Workers Institute and will preach at the John Stewart Memorial Methodist church tonight at o o'clock. Public invited to hear this gospel reader with music by the John Sewart choir.
New York August 4. Sid Terris of New York lightweight defeats Basil Galiano of New Orleans in a twelve round bout. Galiano was nearing a knockout in the seventh round as Terris earned the decision.
Salt Lake report notes Stribling weighed 176 1 2 pounds and Johnny 196 1 4, as Stribling knocked out Johnny in the second round of a scheduled 10 round match in Chicago. The result marked a decisive stoppage ahead of schedule.
Washington reports a recount by a Senate elections sub committee shows DaIle F Steck gaining 259 votes in 29 counties with an unofficial tally adding 879 more votes than state auditor figures. Official results list Steck 117,147 and Brookhart 116,933 with 4 74 Steck and 1650 Brookhart ballots challenged.
W L Britts, aged sixty nine, died yesterday at 1 pm at his home in North Tazewell after months of illness. A native of Tazewell county and Christian church member, he is survived by three children George of Chattaroy Virginia Paula Nye of Tazewell and Miss Cora of Tazewell. He is also survived by brothers and sisters including Joe Britts of this city and sisters Mrs Mat Shawver of Burke's Garden Mrs Angie Bowen Mrs Natalie Reynolds of Bluefield Mrs Lizzie Batley of Hyde Maryland and Mrs Fannie Lowder of Huntington.
Washington August 4 secretary Jardine entered Walter Reed hospital for a thorough medical examination of a stomach disorder after years of digestive trouble. He had followed medical advice and friends urging rest and evaluation.
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