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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1925
Page
2
Local notices announce coal suppliers and weights, tent sales, and groceries. Public notices warn about city licenses and water conservation amid dry spells. Other items report a bake sale, a church event, a car crash near Ennis, an old invoice found, and the death of Albert P. Hamilton in St. Luke's Hospital.
The Rev H A Carlton, a noted Holston Conference minister and Emory Henry College graduate, will preach at Trinity Church this evening with his wife Mrs Carlton accompanying him and singing a solo at the morning service. she has previously sung at Trinity and will be warmly remembered.
The 18 year old Andrew P. Stephenson of Tazewell Virginia died in Tampico Mexico from a accidental gun discharge while a firearm on a seat discharged buckshot into his left breast as he prepared to enter his car. He was returning home with companions and is survived by his father two sisters and two brothers. He served in the Mexican border campaign and was active in the American Legion Post No. 1 and a Mason. Funeral services will be held Sunday conducted by the American Legion and Masonic order.
Reports from New York Hartford and Steubenville describe a gangster saga linked to Gerald Chapman. Dutch Anderson and Chapman partners, once sentenced for a million dollar securities robbery, face further violence as associates kill in retaliation for informant testimony.
Philadelphia reports a major arrest following a charge related to a flasher case. The AP item notes the suspect in custody as authorities pursue details and possible charges in the incident.
The ongoing state golf finals feature Mrs. Leibold and Miss Gorman in a decisive playoff after Leibold tied with Wallis at Bluefield. A large crowd is anticipated for today’s afternoon matches as players contend for the trophies.
Washington discusses the Belgian American debt funding as commissions from both nations prepare for a Plymouth Vermont meeting. Key issues include interest rates, concessions, and the $48000000 debt for Belgium with Coolidge possibly altering the approach if talks stall.
Toledo delegates at the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention adopted resolutions urging compulsory teaching of the U S constitution in public schools and colleges. The Pennsylvania aerie backed cooperation with the American Bar Association to extend education on the Bill of Rights as a core part of graduation curricula.
The navy airship Shenandoah left Lakehurst at 7 20 pm for Newport R I on its first armed flight. It is to moor to the Patoka and test seaborne base feasibility before returning to Lakehurst tomorrow night.
The Tri District Union Social at Grace church hosted by the Senior Epworth League drew 366 Leaguers from Secaucus Princeton Bluefield West Graham and others. Old fashioned games community singing and performances by local groups filled the evening ending with fond memories of a wholesome gathering.
A closing dance for the state golf tournament series was held last evening at Bluefield honoring the visiting guests. The West Virginia Ramblers performed for dancing from 9 to 2, with ladies in attendance.
A Shrine event drew more than one hundred couples to the hall as attendees enjoyed music and dancing into the evening. Organizers credited community support and an upbeat program for strong turnout.
A Presbyterian church hosted a youth party last night organized by the Junior and Intermediate Cariation Endeavor led by Beth Thomas and Ed Hancock. About forty boys and girls attended with stories games and a devotional close to the gathering.
An enigmatic passage from an old issue hints at a planned gathering amid coded phrases. The fragment references an elaborate alignment and ice "sh." suggesting a cryptic social or political broadcast with unclear aims.
Miss Dorothy Stafford returns to College Avenue after five day guests of Mrs Frank Y Jackson. Mrs Gertrude Colbert of Oscalooosa Iowa visits sister Mrs James Stott. Miss Margaret Durborow of Philadelphia stays with Mrs Evelyn Cowl on Third Street and plans to remain until September 1. Miss Ortiz of Roanoke visits Miss Cecil Chariton. Miss Margaret Pankey visits Mrs Lacy Brown at Beleprings. Mrs Theodore Weathersbee and Miss Ish Weathersbee return home to Geer after visits with Mrs Atkins Warren Street.
In Boulogne on August 14 weather in the English Channel was ideal for Gertrude Ederle to attempt the Gris Nez to Dover crossing next week. Ederle swam for an hour with Helmy the Egyptian channel aspirant and will take light work in the days ahead. Argentine swimmer Julían Harrison, who has tried crossing four times, toured the Argentine training ship President Sarmiento and recalled her River Plate swim in 1923 with sailors onboard.
Longtime Bluefield official Mr. Ridley resigns after years of service in city government. The administrator drove major improvements including streets, sewers, parks and a new municipal building, guiding bond issues and planning commissions during his tenure.
Secretary Andrews acceleration of conferences with division chiefs and city officials outlines the upcoming reorganization. He aims to name about twenty four new administrators to head regions including Porto Rico and other posts, after personal briefings with current officers. The goal is a stricter enforcement program and a cleaning up of the field.
An eastern price reduction spread through New Jersey and other eastern districts as Standard Oil of New Jersey cut wholesale prices by one cent per gallon. The move follows another recent cut by a major refiner and comes amid rising stocks and expectations of further reductions. The industry notes 1925 may see total consumption near eleven billion gallons.
Henry Knox reported to Governor Fields that Brigadier General James A. Kehoe, adjutant general of Kentucky, should be removed. The inquiry cites intoxicated destruction of a radio and insult to a regimental chaplain as grounds. Kehoe, 29, was appointed March 19, 1924.
Wall street bankers show interest in a proposed bituminous coal merger involving more than twelve major companies including Pittsburgh Coal and Consolidation Coal. Promoters aim to position soft coal properties with a structure akin to U S Steel in iron and steel. No anthracite involved. negotiations are in early stages with geological and financial data reviewed from Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Ohio and Illinois.
In Philadelphia a 47 year old woman Elizab eth Enger set her clothes on fire after quarreling with her husband Harry Egner 51 in their home. She died by self immolation using turpentine and a match. Egner was arrested on drunkenness and failure to render assistance with police alleging he left the house.
Two motor caravans bound for the West Virginia American Legion state convention will depart from Beckley and Wheeling, with pilot cars guiding to Harrisonburg Cumberland and Martinsburg. Attendees urged to bring 12 dollars for registration and expenses. Speakers include General John T. Hines Governor Gore and John J. Cornwell, with officer elections set for Wednesday.
A Boy Scout party led by A. H. Sargent left Worcester after an overnight stop, spending two hours in the city buying pennants and sightseeing at the YMCA pool. They traveled to Springfield praising its charm, then to Pittsfield where they camped on the outskirts and were hosted at the local camp. They plan to reach Bluefield next, completing a two week tour of eastern historical sites.
Chicago Aug 14 Two youth ful tennis stars Cranson Holman of San Francisco and Harris Coggeshall of Des Moines battle tomorrow for the national junior tennis championship on the turf of the South Side Tennis In today s semi final matches Coggeshall upset Henry L Johnson Waban Mass 4 6 6 4 7 6 Malcolm T Hill and L Johnson Jr Waban Mass won their semi final over Coggeshall and Horace Barton Sioux Falls SD in straight sets 8 6 6 3 Holman Francisco and Emmet Pare Chicago won the doubles right by defeating Berkeley Bell Austin Texas Lee Quick Dallas Frank Shields New York 6 3 6 3 Shields beat Leroy Voorhels Cincinnati 6 3 6 3 Thomas and Shields meet for the singles championship tomorrow.
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