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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1927
Page
4
The Wellman brothers and Willie Dingess face trial in Williamson circuit court on charges tied to the May 11 1927 killings of Willie and John Conn and John Hampton. After three court days, evidence nears completion with jury deliberation expected today.
Augusta Maine December plans for Maine Grand Army of the Republic to return ten flags captured from South Carolina Texas and Virginia regiments to their states on the steps of the national capitol with possible involvement of President elect. Charles Abets of Augusta initiates the exchange hoping other northern states join and veterans from both sides attend a national reunion.
The witness Mrs Lilliendahl testifies about the crime scene and maps used by troopers. She denies planning to implicate her mate and notes marks appeared on maps after the crime.
In St Louis a hotel annex fire killed five. Searchlights were used to locate two missing persons amid the Buckingham hotel annex ruins. An insurance man reported tossing bonds and a ring from a window. the blaze origin is undetermined but likely started in the maid cloak room.
Moodyville, Kas. Dec. 5. Postmaster J. M. Moody ends 48 years of service in the village he founded. At 88 he resigns to spare his eyes for old age, and the government discontinues the Moodyville postoffice upon his departure.
New York reports seven deaths from the first heavy snowstorm of the season. Temperatures plunged to 26 degrees as thousands shovelers clear ankle deep slush and 6,000 jobless men join emergency crews. A 5 year old was hit by a driver blinded by snow, a 60 year old man was killed at a Staten Island grade crossing, and other lives ended in New Jersey border accidents.
London reports Dr. Ralph Linton of Philadelphia debunks the Madagascar man-eating flea tale after two years there on a Field Museum survey. He survived malaria attacks, joined local sorcerers, and observed village water and cactus beverages while collecting 4,000 specimens and drafting detailed life reports.
The new Turkish ambassador Ahmed Mouktar Bey and the U S envoy both expressed hope that relations between the United States and Turkey may develop and be consolidated. The statements came as the ambassador presented his credentials at the White House.
Seven people, including a white and an ox colored man, sought free lodging at the Bluefield city jail last night amid the seasonally heavy demand. It marked the largest single-night intake since the new municipal building opened, with cold weather driving many requests. Four of the seven applied simultaneously for a bed.
London notes that crystal chandeliers, buffets, and paste jewelry trend through London society this winter. Paste handbags, buckles, bracelets, and earrings replace genuine gems as women watch colors and costumes, with paste pieces elevating fashion to queenly status.
Advertisements announce coal and winter goods from local firms, photo studios offering Christmas specials, fruit and nut markets, and a Royal Arch Masons meeting. Church revivals and lodge meetings scheduled, plus piano tuning by Harry M. Haffen with orders via West Virginian.
Circulars from Emile Kuntz say Butler supports Kansas City as the site for the Republican national convention, stirring debate among committee members as delegations from cities including San Francisco, Detroit, and others prepare to present their cases before the committee. The decision is set for Wednesday amid San Francisco opposition and claims of vote projections.
In Minneapolis on December 5 hoboes form a makeshift shelter in a club room during annual gathering of the International Brotherhood Welfare Association known as the International Hoboes Association. The space includes two service-marked tables, worn chairs, and other dilapidated furnishings.
Paris reports Pola Negri and Mae Murray's sister in law Princess Mdivani is sculpting a 1927 world aviation trophy in her Paris studio. The statue shows a winged woman guiding a youth to fly. Ruth Elder, the only woman who has seen it, praised the first women's international trophy to be kept at the league's Paris headquarters.
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio told the House in his acceptance speech after reelection over Finis Garrett that he would rather be Speaker of the House than hold any other office in the gift of the American people. He added he enjoys esteem and goodwill from colleagues.
Lyle Alderson a New York broker and his wife the former Mrs Walter Ward are pictured after a secret wedding. The bride managed to secure their photographs despite the secrecy in their ceremony.
Bluefield Kiwanis re elected leaders and chose Robert A. Sheffey as president of the local club. Jim Gills becomes vice president and other officers include W. A. Anderson treasurer and P. J. Alexander director. Tony Sarg to appear in January as part of club events.
Indianapolis December 5 Judge Oscar H Montgomery set Tuesday February 7 as the trial start for Governor Ed Jackson George W Coffin and Robert J Marsh charged with conspiracy to commit a felony and attempted bribery over alleged efforts to bribe Warren T McCray in 1923 to name James E McDonald Marion county prosecutor They are accused of offering $10000 and immunity from county charges.
A six member mediation board named to arbitrate between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and several western railroads announced it could not agree after a week of testimony. The dispute centered on the firemen’s demand for a $1 per day wage increase.
Washington announces approval of refinancing the Greek war debt and a further loan to Greece. The pact spans 62 years with total debt at 19,659,836 dollars and includes a new U S loan of 12,167,000 dollars, to be repaid over the term.
Kanawha sheriff L C Massey travels to Washington with extradition papers signed by Governor Gore amid uncertainty if former state auditor John C Bond will be brought back for trial Bond recently underwent surgery at Walter Reed Army Hospital and remains unavailable for Charleston proceedings The intermediate court has issued a capias and Bond’s bond is forfeited.
Harry L Greenspon reported his Nash coupe stolen from Bland Street near Lydol station Saturday night. Police traced two unidentified Black suspects through South Bluefield then found the car abandoned in mud near Ceres Virginia about fourteen miles from Rural Retreat.
In La Grange Texas on December 5 193? prospective jurors disclosed plans by state attorneys to seek capital punishment for Rebecca Bradley Rogers 22 a former University of Texas student accused of bank robbery at Buda Texas last year Rogers who was working as a stenographer for Governor Dan Moody was identified as the woman who escaped with 1000 dollars from the bank and later the money was recovered One juror was chosen during questioning and defense lawyers explored insanity defense attitudes
Washington reports that the Postmaster General presented a cost study showing last year a net loss of 28.9 million on mail and services. First class mail posted a profit while second class mail and periodicals lost heavily. Recommendations include restoring postcard rates, cutting magazine and newspaper rates for non publisher mail, adding one cent per ounce on certain first class mail, and restoring open envelope direct advertising rates. Training camp for 1928 set for New Orleans with Billy Evans as new business manager for the Cleveland Indians.
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