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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1936

Page

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MAS Williamson Bluefield Passes and Funeral Details

William Williamson of Bluefield and George A Smith of Bramwell died recently. Williamson’s service is planned at Willanceton church with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. Smith, 23, formerly of South Hope, worked for Ucell Car and Cats company and Navy veteran T. Batth is among survivors. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at Mount Hope Hepilet church.

Georges A. Gmilth Bramwell Sout Hope Yenterday Bia Neughier Atibisa Mr. Brosits Aterat Sveerman Uchell Car Kilayth W. Wa Bie Coedber Mere Martha Siokh Mount Hope Orowing Mra Tea Wayser Bramwech Mex He Btorer Jidon Batth G. A Bmith Lacan Mownt

Busses and Heavy Trucks Detoured After Virginia Road Ban

Major highway routes were closed to vehicles over five tons due to a ban on heavy traffic in Virginia. Detours routed buses and trucks via Boanoka and Isrietol with officials reporting disruptions on the north south corridor. Vehicles from Krenn to Wythe were redirected through alternative passes as crews enforce the weight limits and monitor winter road conditions.

Virginia Vestrieil Praval Hiand Wytheereniies Waianag Biyefield Yenterdey Kaal Miver Mountain Mitel Grayhoung Pariiengers Tentesson Coach Company Ane Reuthern Hriatal Why Datas Virginia Highway Eevildmen Eye Sursdey Wigh Styuleg Wand and Wythe Couyflea Baldwin Tazewell Bland Cova Ian Kawt Hiver Mountain

Father Qogee To Address Bnai Brith Lodge Meeting

Father Qogee is slated to address the Bnai Brith Lodge meeting. He will discuss lodge activities and community concerns awaiting attendees and updates.

Father Qogee B'Nai B'Rith Lodge

Exhibit At Our New York City and Coalfield Items

A garbled 1847 era page mentions trials and executions, including Hauptmann, Gov Hodmas, and Attorney General David To. The text references delays, petitions, and possible stay of execution amid discussions with Leibowicz and Fisher in Brooklyn hotel talks.

Hauptmann To Die Week Of March 30

Reports from Trenton indicate Bruno Hauptmann faces a March 30 execution date after prolonged appeals and a final four-hour conference with defense attorney Lloyd Fisher. Officials describe relentless questioning and new claims about the Lindbergh child case, including possible accomplice scenarios and procedural delays before the death warrant is executed.

Hauptmann Trenton N.C Bevére Lloyd Flaner Hauptmann Haa Alice Vine Hatptmann Lattbowtz Harpt Wilentz Allorany David T. Wilents Flemington Rial Hauptmaon Heyluit Hlauptmann Lethowtts Carlos A. Lindbergh Hopswell Ninsell

Surgeon Severes Arm in Pinioned Crane Operator Incident

A surgeon amputated the arm of a crane operator pinned in a hoist accident. The mysterious event involved a man with three children and unclear details from the Cathie church leadership. Further medical notes reference a 84 foot ladder and improvised ruse by Dr. Lonz.

Chamber Opposes School Fund Slash in Narrow Vote

The Bluaflel chamber of commerce opposed a state proposal to shorten the school term or cut teachers salaries. Telegrams to the state board of public works from Willem O'Beley and leaders Gasley and Brevick urged keeping full term and full salaries, arguing tax and chain store laws support school stability.

Talaméx Chamber of Generilly Anderstood

Strike shuts down Goodyear plant in Akron Ohio

Akon Feb 19 UPI report says a massive strike by United Rubberworkers halted production at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co plants in Akron. About 14,000 workers were idle as pickets blocked entrances amid frigid conditions. Company officials insisted the cause remains unclear while negotiations were offered.

Akron. O UPA Goodyear Tire and Tuber Company Goodyear United Rubberworkers’ Union John Howe Fin Eald

Jury Declares Righmist Guilty In Theft Trial

A jury found Righmist guilty after a trial that described theft and related charges. The verdict came amid testimony about the alleged taking of property and the defendant’s actions at the time of the incident. The case centered on accusations of stealing items from a residence and related offenses.

Bruno Seeks Talk With Condon Amid Controversy

Fragmentary text references Bruno requesting dialogue with Condon and mentions names such as Richerd Hengomes and Harpieant. The passage includes garbled phrases about death, a prior condition, a serum offer, and an ethics challenge, but lacks a clear coherent event or outcome.

Dance Committee Meet at West Virginian Hotel Today

The dance committee for the Caary tall event to be held February 24 in the West Virginian Betel will meet this afternoon at 4 on the mezzanine of the West Virginian hotel. Tickets are now on sale at the Pox pharmacy.

Pox Pharmacy

Chicagoans see no renewed gang war despite McGurn killing

Chicago crime officials stated there is little motive for a new gang war after the killing of Machine Gun Jack McGurn. Acting underworld figures say peace would continue as the bootleg era wanes and contention over labor, gambling, and liquor fields fades. State’s Attorney Courtney pledges intensified efforts to drive outlaws from labor unions.

Chicago Jack McGurn R. W. Dvorak Momom McGary Capone Thomson J. Courtney Vires

Former Publicity Agent Sues McPherson for Slurs in Los Angeles

Vivien Dent, former publicity agent for Annelus Temple, sues Aimee McPherson for slander in Los Angeles. Dent seeks damages of 490 dollars, alleging McPherson called her a madam, coarse woman, devil, imp, and other demeaning phrases. Denton previously attempted suicide after a quarrel with McPherson. McPherson and minister Wheelda Crawford Splivalo denied the feud.

Los Angeles Vivien Dent Annelus Temple Ouit Almay Semple McPherson Mita Denton Chub Selan Hell Mins Denton Mra. McPherson Mies Denton Mra McPherson Mra Mes Pherason Whebda Crawford Splivalo Anxs Broadway Thamediven Bila Depton Mre. McPherson

Fragmented 19th Century Notes From a Regional Ledger

Fragmentary text references Arndt i Dawes and Sigrkybrrg, 4% interests, restrictions, and a range of unrelated items. Mentions wealth, highway danger, Virginia property rights, and a Wheel corporation dispute. Several names appear oddly garbled, with scattered phrases on law, elections, and public notices.

Goodykoontz Drug Store offers Indov Yin at 10c for two days

In Bluefield a drug store advertises Indov Yin for introductory 10c for Friday and Saturday only. The sale touts the medicine as cleansing bowels and improving digestion with claims of relief from headaches and fatigue, urging readers to try it at a fraction of its usual price.

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How To Get It At Friday And Saturday Coupon Offer

Coupon required at curators in Qur hat town readers may send caution with rp fatamipe or gp 0 Cincinnati Ohio. Medicine will be slipped postraid.

Qur Hat Town Cincinnati Ohio

Polige Quarters Remodeling Sparks Controversy

A heavily garbled report describes changes to police quarters, detailing remodeling costs, impacts on space and security. It mentions removal of outdated features and the debate over improved surveillance and access, with references to sergeants and desk arrangements, plus concerns about safety and governance.

Outburst Assists Coalition in Food Supply Talks

The secretary of an unnamed authority leads talks to stabilize and standardize agricultural supplies. Coalition members plan to meet farmers to discuss ensuring adequate access to essentials and fair pricing, aiming for two weeks of negotiations and a secure supply chain.

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Senators Trace Munitions Sales Case Details

Fragmented report traces alleged munitions sales involving officials and organized groups. Names and places are garbled but mention of payments totaling $44,004 and references to De Pletercia Da Plgthercia appear, with continued testimony by Zimmerman.

Enurgh Ube Ghie Zimermansi Orgreization Brows Grerer de Pletercia Teaulry Metter Ferrera

Bribery allegations swirl around 1920s Canadian figures

Contested testimony describes payments and alleged skimming in a heated dispute among Zimmerman, De Figueroa, and others over bribes and sums allegedly exchanged. A Canadian associate is questioned as a graft claim surfaces amid a chaotic scene. Groundhogs at Casey Jones’s Cherry Street observe spring hints as winter seems to linger.

Zimmerman Caatir Branlard Arand de Pisverole Zimmoerman de Figuercian Figuerola da Figsepols Jones Brown Bererman de Pigverols Zimmerman Br Ferrere de Figgercta Zimmerman

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