05 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1928
Page
1
A reflective piece contrasts poverty and wealth, arguing money itself is neutral and its moral use defines value. It cites ancient figures to show happiness and virtue are not tied to riches, praising money when spent to aid others and warning against wealth's corrupting temptations.
U S Marshal to travel to Europe to arrest Henry M Blackmer in France extradition under treaty with France. Indictments cite perjury and federal tax liens totaling 8 498 935 78 against Denver and New York properties. Blackmer, a Teapot Dome figure, is in self imposed exile.
Pocahontas district produced 387,929 tons in the week ended July 28, the highest weekly total this year, a gain of 32,541 tons from the prior week. Tug River net tonnage reached 175,205, up 977 from July 21. Coking totaled 3,585 tons in Pocahontas.
Louisville Kentucky Aug 4 Democratic renomination figures show W Voris Gregory leading in Kentucky 1st district with 15386 to 11991 over Garth Ferguson. Miller Hughes unopposed for Republican nomination. In 3rd district John W Moore leads Thomas Rhea 7163 to 3169 with Myrtle Paynther 298. Republican C W Roark 1834 over Pleas Saunders 1634.
Louise Friday an 18 year old tele phone operator was shot to death while walking home from work in Buffalo on August 4. Police identified Milton E Harpe 25 as a rejected suitor connected to the case and continued the investigation.
London reports a proposal to create inland seas in the Sahara to modify climate. French cabinet to decide in September. Engineer Dwight Braman of New York seeks 50 million dollars to build three canals linking Gabes to saline lakes, potentially flooding 10 000 square miles and creating a 250 mile water route, with the aim of increasing rainfall.
In Jose Angeles Beitzel denies killing barbara Mauger after a disputed relationship. Coroner's inquest set for Monday as investigators link blood stains in the car to the final ride. Police examine poison found in the bungalow and seizure of a revolver used to threaten the woman.
Lawrence Fike, 31, sentenced to hang next Friday for killing Elroy Leonard, knelt in prayer with prison Chaplain Rev W Harold at Moundsville State Prison. He had rejected the chaplain's efforts but showed calm indifference about his pending fate, calling the death chamber cooler and nicer than the other.
Senator elect William 8 Ware of Pennsylvania remains gravely ill at his Ventnor City New Jersey summer home after a relapse. Reported as near death by observers, Ware had earlier shown partial recovery but his condition worsened recently.
Senator-Elect William B. Vare of Pennsylvania showed slight improvement after a serious illness. Doctors reported his temperature down from 103 to 101 and said he rested quietly with reflexes returning and improved talk. he may survive the night and perhaps two or three days.
Stanford report notes Herbert Hoover canceled his trip to Bohemia California to attend Nanda the Bohemian club play. He will rest soon in California mountains and may visit Yosemite before September campaign push. He will meet Dwight Davis and party leaders while Tilson heads to New York and Maine to organize early campaigning efforts.
Report notes distress signals from two poles near ships and doubts whether the plané could remain afloat.
AP reports Majors Idzikowski and Kubala have exceeded 48 hours in the air since leaving Le Bourget on a secrecy cloaked journey. A sighting near 463 miles north of the Azores plus 1,284 miles from Le Bourget suggested the Marszalem Pilsudski or a second craft, with unclear final status as vessels note no evident trouble and indicate possible diversion toward Ireland.
Anxiety grows over Majors Kubalo and Idzikowski as storms lash the French coast. reports from Le Bourget cast doubt on earlier position figures. Observers note potential fuel reserves and wind conditions, with rescue chances still discussed amid lingering uncertainty about their route and sighting by the Aztec.
Norman Thomas, Socialist presidential nominee, opened his campaign in Brooklyn with a speech to about 25,000 people. He attacked Governor Smith and Herbert Hoover over labor, prohibition, and other national issues.
Report says their plane from New York is seen heading toward Europe but many doubt the claim. Hours overdue, fuel may be exhausted as the first reader reads this paper.
Paris authorities push a return to modest style as flapper fashion fades. Designers show daytime dresses in black and navy with longer lines and bustled backs while velvet reappears. Hats revert to prewar restraint as models and mannequins exhibit slower, dignified movement and a poised, refined demeanor.
New York Aug 4 Governor Smith fled sweltering heat with family and friends to Long Beach for a dip in the ocean. He spoke with reporters saying it was too hot to discuss politics and planned to return to Albany tomorrow night to map his steps toward the August 22 acceptance speech. He would then travel by yacht to Peekskill to review New York guards and meet with party leaders before a broader stumping tour.
Thundershowers fail to halt heat as temperatures rise across the Atlantic seaboard. Limerock hits 102, New York 96.2, Boston 96. Other cities report 70 to 96 degrees. Six more heat fatalities bring total to thirteen. storms cause property and crop damage in Connecticut and upstate New York amid expectations of cooler air from the West.
Amsterdam reports America's final bid for Olympic track glory as Jose Ray leads the strongest U S marathon team in years to face the world’s elite on the 26 mile grind. The race starts at 3 o clock Dutch Ume or 9 a m Eastern daylight.
The Associated Press reports one week until Hoover notification in California and Smith in Albany. The South remains a chief battleground as campaigns outline the fight lines across the nation. Hoover and Smith prepare acceptance speeches and farm relief and prohibition loom large in plans.
Governor Smith says the equalization fee farm relief is not acceptable though he supports controlling the sale of agricultural surpluses and absorbing costs by the benefiting unit. He notes no personal farm relief plan, but promises one for Congress with bipartisan advisers if elected, after meetings with George N. Peek who backs Smith over Hoover.
A Southern Dry Democrats group backs Hoover while Western Republican farm leaders discuss switching to Smith. Notables like Vance C. McCormick oppose Smith over prohibition. Maine ex Democratic leader William R. Pattangall and Mrs Pattangall join the anti Smith side. John Erskine of Columbia cites prohibition to back Smith, pledging support for Hoover’s temperance stance.
The week opened with fights over New York electoral votes as James Wadsworth derided Democratic platforms in western New York. Maine gathers Republican speakers ahead of September 7. The South runs hottest with anti Smith church group energy, while Grace A. Mann joins Republican national committee efforts from Tennessee.
Women are active in both political parties in Chicago, with publican women and Mrs. Lavin T. Hert leading efforts. story notes the value placed on the woman's role and points readers to further coverage on Page.
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