05 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1928
Page
1
A nostalgic column recalls the shift from muddy roads and long court trips to a thriving Bluefield area with modern roads, increased traffic, rising property values, and abundant new homes churches and businesses. It praises good roads as a lasting investment and notes the city’s bright lights and forest fire protection efforts.
Cuban Ambassador reports a clash over United States proposed international principles at the Pan American conference. Delegates including Argentina, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Santo Domingo, Honduras, Colombia and Uruguay criticized Maurtua’s report while Hughes defended the Maurtua and urged a shared, codified set of fundamental international law principles for the Western Hemisphere.
Defending Havana's stance Dr Spain Ferrara argues for the right of intervention in international law and attacks critics who oppose one state interference. He says the term intervention has a single noble meaning for Cuba and cites Syrians and Armenians as historical examples.
A large police dog named Horatius at the bridge over the Ohio River halted an approaching interurban street car. The motorman and passengers urged the dog, but he stood firm then casually walked away toward Kentucky, ignoring railway schedules as the car neared.
Charles A. Levine's plan to fly the Columbia from New York to Havana with Miss Mabel Bell as passenger was postponed one or two days due to weather forecasts of rain and head winds along the coast. Pilot Wilmer Stoltz reported the delay after a conference with Levine and Dr. James H. Kimball of the weather bureau.
New Lexington Ohio February 4 Patrick Riley an Ohio penitentiary inmate was found guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of prison guard Grant Weakley during a break for liberty last fall Riley must serve a life term in the penitentiary The shooting occurred after Riley and fellow prisoner Fred Kelley visited a dentists office and obtained a gun from the wash room they fled the building were captured hours later Police say the gun was planted by friends of the prisoners Several others charged with complicity still face prosecution Riley was originally sentenced in Cincinnati on a pickpocket charge
Ellen Calvert 29 of Davenport proposed to Vale Pestle 21 of Davenport for Clinton county free marriage license. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Harry E Harned, took place at the Congregational church with no charge, marking the first leap year marriage.
Dr. Antonio Bustamante, chairman of the Cuban delegation and Pan American conference president, said at Havana on February 4 that a majority of delegates voiced general satisfaction with the results and openness to an ultimate Pan American conference.
Los Angeles February trial coverage shows Dr Paul E Bowers conducting a dermatographic skin test on William Edward Hickman to prove sanity or insanity. Bowers found no conclusive skin signs while noting Hickman denied divine guidance and asserted love within legal bounds. Defense argues against state findings as cross examination continues.
Lieut. George H. Towner U S M C and two companions arrived in a marine corps monoplane at 4 15 p m from Miami Fla The trip faced strong winds but averaged 100 miles an hour The fliers appeared fresh and Towner brought a Miami paper dated today marking the first time a U S newspaper was received in Nicaragua on its day of publication
New York will spend about $20,000 to move lamp posts on principal streets back several feet from the sidewalk to save annual replacement costs. The posts, once praised in song and story, suffer heavy nightly losses from one armed drivers and similar hazards.
Washington reports Secretary Kellogg signaling willingness to sign a global pact banning submarines if all powers join. He noted no single nation can abolish subs while others keep building. The Frothingham resolution urges cessation, with Butler and Porter debating scope and costs of a long term naval program.
Pittsburgh February 4 coal strike leaders split over armistice to end the bituminous controversy and reopen negotiations. John L. Lewis says miners will meet operators in conference while BE Lesher of Pittsburgh Coal refuses any talks without a defined agenda. F Baker of Pittsburgh Terminal Concorpora te asserts no concession and demands workers return on terms.
President Coolidge held a two hour conference with three cabinet members to determine how to aid the administration’s Mississippi River flood control plan in Congress. The discussion focused on progressing the $296,000,000 flood control program and securing support.
Milton Pa February 4 The girl who advertised in a Harrisburg newspaper for a husband with ten thousand dollars was identified as Miss Pearl E Locke 20 of Milton She described desired spouse as wealthy and ready to settle down noting she is tired of penny pinching and receives many letters from nearby states She works in a mill stands five foot two weighs 112 pounds with brown curly hair and blue eyes and is a good cook
Washington reports the Senate seeks judicial order to imprison Robert W. Stewart for refusing to answer about Continental Trading bonds linked to Teapot Dome. Stewart was released on $1000 bond as the judiciary intervenes before a planned appearance next Tuesday.
In Houston Texas on February 4 W. F. Chamberlin aged 25 produced a pistol from a package during a wedding week ceremony and threatened to shoot himself if the bride did not declare love. He pressed the pistol to his head and the weapon discharged.
Madison February 4 Approximately 1700 students admitted this year to the University of Wisconsin will not return as sophomores next fall. Registrar Frank O Holt told the board that many are being excused for lacking academic level or seeking a perceived easy campus life.
Washington February four. A legal battle over possession of the body of Robert W. Stewart occupied minutes in the Senate while the House sent the interior supply bill to conference. Senator Jones moved to attach the merchant marine bill as a rider on tax cuts, signaling more conflict before summer conventions. Johnson pressed for coal field investigations, with Watson promising action. Congress likely to adjourn for summer conventions in Kansas City and Houston.
Clarence D. Chamberlin and Roger Q. Williams plan a fourth attempt to beat the Rister endurance record after their Bellanca monoplane crashed at Byrd Field Richmond. Backer A. R. Martine said repairs in New York then return to Richmond for another try. The crew blamed the short takeoff run and noted the plane struck a railroad track as it rose and fell, crushing the wing and damaging the undercarriage.
Campaigns intensify as candidates emerge with seven Republicans and nine Democrats actively pursuing nominations. Hoover Lowden Dawes Curtis Watson Norris Willis Ritchie Reed Hitchcock among Republicans. Smith Ritchie Reed Missouri Robinson George Harrison Hitchcock plus others among Democrats. Some allies back Coolidge or McAdoo.
Ohio shows divided Republican camps as Hoover potential delegates loom. Senator Willis leads in hopes of an easy path, while Theodore Burton says Ohio favors Hoover. Other lawmakers challenge Burton and pledge Will’s support. Candidates must declare by February 24 to run in April primary. If Hoover campaigns in Ohio he must announce his candidacy within twenty days.
Senator Willis plans to press Secretary Hoover on flood relief policy calling him before the commerce committee. Willis questions if Coolidge era plan that twenty percent of flood relief is paid by the South remains feasible and sends delegations to Washington to protest. Tensions rise as Willis threatens offensive moves in the capital.
The article surveys pressure and intrigue around Andrew W. Mellon in Pennsylvania as factions both within and outside the Republican party maneuver for the crucial delegation. It notes Mellon’s wary stance amid ties to Hughes and Dawes, plus debates over Vare and anti Vare factions.
New York paper reports Marion Talley the youthful soprano of the Metropolitan Opera will sing in concerts next season. The World will publish tomorrow the expected announcement.
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