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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1920
Page
1
Or. E. il Thompson, a well known physician, was struck by a street car at a crossing and is probably fatally injured. Eye witnesses say the motorman made every effort to stop, and hundreds of people called at the hospital to inquire about his condition.
Washington December 11 Representative Mott of New York proposes a one percent sales tax to replace excess profits and most excise levies. Exemptions would apply to sales under 200 dollars monthly. He would repeal taxes on autos sporting goods candy art objects motor boats medicines and theatre admissions. Luxury wear taxes and soft drink ice cream taxes would vanish. The plan could yield about 1.5 billion dollars annually to offset abolished excises.
At 3 o'clock this morning Dr. Thompson's condition was reported extremely grave. His attending physicians announced that hope for his recovery had been virtually abandoned. Mrs. Thompson, his brother A. B. Thompson, and several other relatives were at his bedside.
Dr. E H Thompson a leading Bluefield physician suffered critical injuries when his car was struck by a southbound streetcar at Dearborn and Adams. He sustained a skull fracture, major chest bruising, and back injuries. he remained conscious at times and was treated at St Luke's Hospital after rescue crews arrived.
Colonel Herman Hall says the land conflict over the Burnwell tent colony in W Va is a civil matter outside military scope. He notes tents might have been removed if seen earlier, but miners possess the land now and he cannot intervene.
New York December 11 John T Herrick a central figure in the building trust inquiry and alleged creator of the code of practice followed by contractors in the industry has been ordered through counsel to appear in the criminal branch of the supreme court here Monday.
New York police described ten year old Kyriakos Angelos as a crack second story worker and sent him to the juvenile home after he confessed to multiple burglaries in recent months following a parole.
A mail car exploded killing several bundles officials report a large amount of mail burned and two U S mail clerks severely burned in Deshler Ohio on December 11. The blast is believed caused by a package contents triggering the fire.
The thirty fifth annual Gridiron Club dinner featured a post mortem on the presidential election with sketches of Harding, Daugherty, Weeks, Jolson, Bryan and “Slush Fund Rumor.” A crystal gazer predicted Harding sending the league of nations to the alien property custodian and noted future staff moves. Notables attend including Marshall, Palmer, Daniels, Geddes, and J J Jusserand.
Washington reports a hundred veterans who served at a dollar a year return for the second annual reunion. Former war industries board members organize a permanent society to preserve wartime friendship. Leaders say informal talks could broaden understanding of business problems as they look toward peace.
Paris reports November coal imports with 845000 tons from American sources and 895000 tons from English sources. A decree lowered coal price from 270 francs to 245 francs per ton, effective immediately.
Hazleton Pa December 11 The scale committee of the United Mine Workers orders its subcommittee to press on with talks with mine owners until a definite agreement on wage increases is reached.
Charles Ponzi today began serving a five year sentence in Plymouth County Jail after a federal court punishment for his fraud that collected millions from thousands of people.
Federal Judge Faris ruled that whiskey cannot be removed from a bonded warehouse to the owner's home for purposes other than medical or sacramental use. The decision tightens controls on transporting spirits outside licensed storage facilities.
The United States railroad labor board assumed jurisdiction over the differences between the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors. It directed that no further action occur until the board serves the parties, sending notices to General Manager Maher and Val Fitzpatrick of Columbus, Ohio. The board’s action was announced in Roanoke, with officials saying they would abide by the order.
Charles M. Schwab, Bethlehem Steel chairman, told the Pennsylvanian Society dinner in New York that the current business slump is a natural return to normal after wartime production. He urged both rich and working men to work hard and save, calling the lazy slacker undeserving of honor.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on December 11 three coal land deals totaling 3 million dollars closed. Out-of-town buyers purchased West Virginia holdings from Uniontown firms including Monroe county land going to Maher Collieries of Cleveland and Marshall county land sold by Ruth Corl and Goke to General Development Company. An Ohio buyer acquired 1500 acres from Round Bottom Coal and Coke. Most tracts averaged 150 dollars per acre.
President elect Harding plans to hear from more than a hundred men and women on international cooperation before inauguration. He will consult figures from both parties including Bryan, Root, Hoover, and Coolidge, with Hoover arriving tomorrow and Bryan Friday.
James A. Matthews a prominent Wellsburg contractor who built glass plants in England and Cuba had a toe cut with a razor leading to infection and blood poisoning. He underwent amputation at a Wheeling hospital and doctors fear for his life.
Chicago December 11. More than 76 000 negro laborers in Chicago and vicinity agreed to accept a wage cut to keep jobs amid reduced production. R E Parker president of the American Unity Labor Union announced today that there are 100 000 unemployed negros in Chicago and vicinity.
Advices from the Changtae area report 375 Koreans killed or executed in recent clashes. About 1500 Koreans are said to have surrendered, while two churches and five schools were destroyed amid ongoing bandit activity in the region.
Armour & Company reports wholesale prices of fresh beef and pork have dropped to the year's lowest levels as the week ends. Beef prices, the last to be readjusted, declined to prewar lows, reflecting a broad slack in the market.
Herbert Hoover chairman of the European relief council issued an appeal to churches to observe Sunday December 1% as a national collection day and to join a campaign to raise 23 million dollars as Amelie’s Christmas gift to European children.
New York merchants move to piecework to cut spring clothing costs. William Bandler, president of the New York Manufacturers Association, announced the plan after a special meeting.
The Eastern Steel Company's mills closed today for an indefinite period affecting about 1,000 workers in Pottsville Pennsylvania.
Washington reports the Johnson bill delaying immigration curbs by one year was postponed to Monday after House leaders failed to complete debates. Opponents emphasized farm labor importation limits from Canada and Mexico and restricting relatives of citizens, prompting the adjournment.
Geneva reports the League of Nations commission favoring a three stage path to arms limits. First a halt on new armament, then gradual reductions, then universal disarmament when feasible. Issues include Japan US tensions and a Tacna Arica dispute between Chile and Bolivia risking league withdrawal.
Wisconsin congressmen and senators received copies of a resolution asking repeal or modification of prohibition laws. The move follows the completion of a federal grand jury investigation into illegal liquor traffic in Wisconsin, with the resolution signed by all grand jury members.
Harry Osb of Pittsburg defeated Jack Duffy of Chicago by a technical knockout in a ten round bout here. Duffy failed to respond to the bell for the sixth round after being floored twice in the fifth.
Maurice Brocco and William Coburn, an Italian American team, won the twenty ninth international six day bicycle race in New York at Madison Square Garden, the event ending at 11 o'clock tonight.
Major and minor league committees drew up a new national baseball agreement and delegated to Judge Landis George Pepper and John Conway Toole to decide the form. They indicated the American League meeting would be held in Chicago next Friday with a joint ratification session possibly there Saturday or after New Year’s.
The British steamship Potosi from Liverpool to South America sought refuge at Newport News late last night after a twenty five day storm and mechanical trouble. She carries 200000 quarts of Scotch whisky four race horses five prize bulls and four thoroughbred heifers. The horses and heifers are consigned to the president of Peru for breeding and show purposes in Peru.
Federal and state officers arrested eleven persons including two women in a Martinsburg crackdown. In the last forty eight hours agents seized 136 quarts of liquor moonshine and other contraband as the operation continued tonight.
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