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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

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Kansas City Wins Fight for 1928 Republican Convention

The 1928 Republican national convention was chosen for Kansas City on June 12 after a protracted vote of 20 ballots. San Francisco and Detroit were contenders, with Kansas City ultimately securing the bid amid pressure from Butler and committee members. The selection followed reallocation of convention votes among 12 states, with several states losing or gaining allocations.

Washington Kansas City National Committee San Francisco Butler Detroit Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia San Antonio

Receiver for House of David Is Ordered Away

Benton Harbor Mich Dec 7 Roy Clark local banker appointed receiver for the House of David cult was ordered off the grounds by colony members and told to return tomorrow contemt of court proceedings would be pursued if he is again ejected by the colony members

Benton Harbor Mich Roy Clark Charles BK. White Clark

Lilliendal murder jury unable to agree in New Jersey case

The Lilliendahl murder jury failed to reach a verdict after a night of deliberations in Mays Landing New Jersey court. Defendants Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach showed nerves as the judge allowed further questioning of state witness Harry Sanderson if desired.

Mays Landing N. J Lilliendahl Margaret Lilliendahl Willis Beach Justice Campbell Carrie Calkins Lalliendal Beach Harry Sanderson

Jury Gets Case At 535 P M In Lilliendahl Murder

In Mays Landing New Jersey Mrs Margaret Lillien dahl and Willis Beach are charged with murdering her elderly husband. A jury of seven men and five women began deliberations at 5 35 p m after a day of summations. Beach claims alibi while the widow alleges two black men drove her to the lane and killed him. Judge Justice Campbell instructed possible verdicts including first or second degree murder or manslaughter.

Mays Landing N. J Dee Margaret Lilliendahl Willis Beach Everly Carrie Calkins Atlantic City Beach Campbell

Pershing hailed as presidential candidate at Farm Bureau meeting

Chicago December 7 A spontaneous outburst of praise for General John J Pershing as a presidential candidate closed the American Farm Bureau federation session He urged a bigger merchant marine a stronger navy and aiding agriculture in national defense The legislative program urged passage of a farm relief bill similar to McNary Haugen debt reduction flood control aid and freight rate relief

Chicago John J. Pershing United States American Farm Bureau Federation Pershing McNary-Haugen

Former Engineer Official William B. Prenter Dies

Cleveland December 7 William B Prenter 72 longtime officer and head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers died today from nervous exhaustion and pneumonia Funeral services will be held Saturday The last convention abolished the presidency to avoid charges of laxity in Prenter s administration

Cleveland William B. Prenter Brotherhood of Loco Ve Engineers Prenter Brotherhood

Senate Denies Smith Oath. Ware Vote Postponed Anew

The Illinois fight over Frank L. Smith's oath persisted as the Senate denied him the oath and postponed Ware's decision. In the House, the budget message from President Coolidge was read, and a near $200 million deficiency bill was set for floor action amid clashes over naval funding and Hearst document charges.

Washington Senate Smith- Ware Congress Frank L. Smith Illinois Williams Ware Pennsylvania House Coolidge Smith Reed Missouri Naval Affairs Committee Butler Naval Longworth Mellon Hearst House Bill Room Representative Black New York House Foreign Affairs Committee Calles Mexico House Republican Committee On Committees Nelson Wisconsin Lafollette Independent Movement House Invalid Pensions Committee Nicholas Longworth Ohio W. T. Fitzgerald

Farmer Denies Trying to Kill Sweetheart

Ottawa Illinois December 7 Hiram Reed a young farmer denied today he placed dynamite in a store to kill his sweetheart Iola Bradford 23 a school teacher will tell a special grand jury his alleged confession to the state's attorney Reed repudiated a statement that he admitted attempting to kill Miss Bradford to avoid marriage She is recovering from injuries from the school house blast and will not discuss the dynamiting

Ottawa Ill Hiram Reed Iola Bradford Reed Miss Bradford

Remus Daughters Comfort Remus During Court Outburst

In Cincinnati on December 7 George Remus suffered an emotional attack during his murder trial prompting a court adjournment. His daughter Romola and sister, Mrs. Anna Ryerson, comforted him as he sobbed and lamented his slain wife. Medical examiners later reported he had recovered by 3 p.m. and was resting.

Cincinnati George Remus Romola Anna Ryerson Remus Harry Truesdale Hamilton Imogene Holmes Remus Chester R Shook

Blizzard Sweeps Over Central United States

A severe blizzard and sub-zero temperatures grip a large central area from Canada to the Gulf. Snow and ice disrupt rail and road traffic, with several deaths linked to the storm. Denver and Wyoming report extreme lows. Oklahoma and Kansas fatalities noted from accidents and gas stove incidents.

Kansas City Canada Gulf of Mexico Rocky Mountain Nebraska Iowa Texas Panhandle Denver Colorado Lander Wyo Elk Park Mont Oklahoma Kansas Alberta

Gunmen kill man during jewelry shop ambush on Euclid

Three gunmen shot their way through a crowd on Euclid Avenue after an attempted robbery of the Frederick C. Phel Jewelry Co. One pedestrian, Andrew Bodnar, was killed and another wounded as the robbers fled.

Cleveland Euclid Avenue Frederick C. Phel Andrew Bodnar

Boy 15 Kills Mother Then Shoots Father in Ohio Farm

In St Clairsville Ohio on December 7 1930s Andy Dyken 15 was held on first degree murder charges for killing his mother Mary Dyken 33 and wounding his father Nick Dyken 35 and farmhand John Mordis 30. He claimed he did not mean to kill his mother saying she was the old man. He described a troubled mind and said the old man treated him poorly. The incident followed truancy from school and prompted the local Methodist Ridge school to suspend classes. The father remained hospitalized.

St. Clairsville Andy Dyken Paul V. Waddell Dyken Mary Dyken Nick Dyken John Mordis Mordie C. Hardesty Young Dyken Sarah Giffen Methodist Ridge Andy

Cornwell to Read B&O President's Wheeling Remarks

In Grafton West Virginia Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad fell ill with laryngitis and could not speak at Wheeling chamber of commerce dinner. John J Cornwell legal representative and former West Virginia governor would read Willard's address to the audience.

Grafton W. Va Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wheeling Chamber of Commerce Cumberland Baltimore John J. Cornwell West Virginia Wheeling Commerce Body

Night Rider Gang Wanted in Three States

Pittsburgh detectives report members of the Night Rider gang, linked to robberies in Wellsburg West Virginia and Steubenville Ohio, are sought after robbing a Steubenville man and stealing a car on November 29. They are said to have held up M. Wiesenthal of Wellsburg the next day, taking goods valued at about 3,500 dollars.

Pittsburgh Night Rider Wellsburg W. Va Steubenville Ohio Welleburg J. J. Watson M. Wiesenthal Aparest Caren

Phantom stabber hits twenty fifth victim in Bridgeport incident

In Bridgeport Connecticut new stabbing spree continues as a man described as a phantom stabber attacks Estella Haupler and previously struck twenty four others. The assailant lunged at the woman in darkness and fled.

Bridgeport Conn Phantom Stabber Estella Haupler

T. E. Houston Sells Coal Mines to Koppers Company

T. E. Houston sells his coal mines to Koppers Company, a large by product concern. Income and cigarette taxes provide the U.S. with most revenue, with 2.22 billion dollars from income and profits tax and 376 million from tobacco taxes. Excise taxes drop from prior year while New York tops state collections at 755 million and Pennsylvania follows with 256 million. Federal internal revenue totaled 24.09 dollars per capita, with the government paying 1.15 per 100 collected.

T. E. Houston Koppers Company New York Washington David H. Blair New York State Pennsylvana

Wife Admits Killing Husband With Hammer

Mrs T Edward West confessed to Sheriff Rasmussen that she killed her husband in Perry Ohio with a hammer and a table leg after domestic difficulties. She said he was on the bed when she entered and she struck him, then left for Cleveland to stay with friends.

Painesville Ohio T. Edward Weat Perry Edward Rasmussen Rasmussen

Motive Sought in Slaying of T E West in Lake County

Lake County officers hunted a motive for the murder of 26 year old T Ed ward West whose mutilated body was found in his home. West's wife was detained for questioning at her mother’s Cleveland residence after she said she learned of the death from police. The body showed bound feet and a gag with a crushed skull.

Perry Lake County T. Edward West T. B. West West Cleveland

Hughes Denies Pursuing Republican Presidential Candidacy

New York December 7 Charles Evans Hughes rejects any bid for the Republican nomination stating he is not a candidate in any sense. He follows President Coolidge’s decision to withdraw his renomination and says he stands by his May pledge not to seek or accept the nomination.

New York Charles Evans Hughes Coolidge Charles PD. Hilles Washington Hughes Woodrow Wilson

Diplomat Attacked Over Mayor Walker Watch in Paris

Washington reports Representative Gallivan accuses Sheldon Whitehouse of leaking neia tives to gain leverage on Mayor Walker of New York during a Paris visit. Gallivan calls for Whitehouse removal and revival of hard edged diplomacy.

Washington Sheldon Whitehouse Paris Gallivan Massachusetts Whitehouse Diplomatic Service Walker New York Party America

Anti-Saloon League names officers and outlines policy

The Anti-Saloon League filled the late Wayne B. Wheeler’s post by naming F. Scott McBride as general superintendent and Dr. Ernest H. Cherrington to head a new publicity and education department. E. B. Dunfor becomes general counsel as the league vows loyalty tests to major parties on prohibition enforcement.

Washington Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League F. Scott McBride Ernest H. Cherrington Department of Publicity and Education E. B. Dunfor Wheeler McBride League Cherrington United States

Admits Drinking At His Own Wedding

Los Angeles December 7 Pat Sumner identified as English actor Pat Somerset pleaded guilty to being drunk at his own wedding party. He received a suspended sentence of a $20 fine and ten days in jail. Bride Shelley Worrell, once Galveston Mardi Gras queen, pleaded not guilty with trial set for December 14.

Los Angeles Patrick Holm Summer Pat Somerset Sumner Shelby Worrell Galveston Tex Eclty Hollywood

Surviving Pioneer Coal Man Sells West Virginia Lands

T B Houston of Cincinnati, last survivor of 13 Pocahontas field pioneers, has sold operating coal lands to the Koppers company of Pittsburgh. Six mines including Maitland Carewell King Tidewater Keystone Elk Horn are involved with about 27 000 acres and potential 1 500 000 ton annual capacity. Houston retains 40 000 acres with eight mines and awaits plans for development.

Cincinnati T. B Houston Virgginia Koppere Company Pittsburgh West Virginia Houston Koppers Company Pocahontas Territory Houston Coal and Coke Company King Coal Company Tidewater Coal and Coke Company T. B. Houston Pocahontas Field Pocahontas McDowell Mercer Koppers McDowell County Houston Coal Company Chicago Detroit Bluefield W. Va Norfolk Koppers Company of Koppere Interesta Koppere Company of Delaware Maitland Carewell King Tidewater Keystone Elkhorn Pocahontas Coal Company Browns Creek Thacker Mingo County Kentucky Minneapolis St. Paul Jersey City Koppera Company

Stolen Nash Recovered Fast in Pursuit Across Towns

The Nash sedan owned by C B Smith of Coopers was stolen between 11 and 12 last night near the West Virginian hotel on Scott street. It was recovered in Beckley at 1 o clock this afternoon due to rapid calls by R Bond of the local police. Bryson Woods of Eccles, said to have been in the car, was arrested by Beckley police and will be brought here for trial.

Nash C. B. Smith Coopers West Virginian Scott Street Beckley R. Bond Bryson Woods Eccles

Mellon Announces New Certificate Series

Mellon announces a new series of certificates for the December treasury obligations. The certificates will be issued in exchange for 4 percent notes of the series A 19 and will be cashed by the treasury on December 15. Government officials noted the amount pending upon issuance.

Mellon Washington Treasury Yoy Mellon

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