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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1925

Page

8

Four Horsemen lead Notre Dame over Stanford in Rose Bowl

Notre Dame speed overwhelms Stanford 27 to 10 before 52,000 on New Years Day at Pasadena. Layden and Crowley star in the east's victory as Nevers fights through a year of recovery to prove his worth. Stanford errors, fumbles, and missteps seal the Cardinal's fate while the Irish establish dominance in Pacific coast intersectional play.

Pacific Coast Pasadena Rose Bowl Calif South Bend Ind Stanford University Notre Dame Ernie Nevery Stanford Cardinal Rockne Y Downockne Crowley Solomon Huntzinger Crowleyain Otre Dame Nevers Walker Ted Shipkey Standford Cuddeback Layden Harry Stuhldreher Don Miller

Presence of Mind Saves Woman From Train Crush

Mrs Mary Clark of Indianapolis grabbed a rod on a fast moving mgER train and rode twelve miles through zero weather after an automobile was crushed. She fell unconscious in a snow drift when the train stopped. Her husband was seriously injured and her mother in law killed.

Mary Clark Indianapolis Ind Mger

THREE LIVES TOLL NEW YEAR ARRIVAL

Chicago marked the arrival of 1925 with three deaths and about six serious injuries from celebratory gunfire and a fatal stray gunshot. A police incident during New Year’s celebrations led to a pistol being drawn and a death, amid widespread hotel and cabaret gatherings costing Chicago hotels and venues an estimated public reception exceedin g one million dollars.

Chicago

British Workers to Seek Wage Increases in New Year

London reports a coordinated push by skilled and unskilled UK workers for an across the board rise in pay. About 2 million employees across mining engineering and shipbuilding are involved, with total claims near 100000 pounds per year. Engineering and metal trades seek a flat one pound rise for about 500000 men, shipbuilding workers request a similar increase, and miners push for a uniform minimum of 12 shillings daily.

London United Kingdom

Ritchey Family Loses Farmhouse in Cadiz Fire

Cadiz Ohio January first. The Ritchey family two miles from town saved most belongings after discovering a fire in the attic. Neighbors praised their quick work as doors were removed and even a bath tub and sink were carried to safety. Total loss fixed at three thousand dollars.

Cadiz Ohio Wm. Ritchey Ritcheys

Shepherd to sue instigators after inquiry probe

Chicago on New Year’s Day reports William D. Shepherd, who raised 21 year old William Nelson McClintock, will sue those who urged the coroner’s inquiry. He announces this action as his principal New Year resolution after the chemist’s body examination press release.

Chicago William Nelson McClintock Oscar Wolff William D. Shepherd

Big Steel Deal Ends Year as East Plant Sold

Hartford reports Union Drawn Steel Company of Beaver Falls Pa bought Frasse Steel Works Inc a major East Coast cold finished steel plant. The deal was closed in New York City New Year Eve and announced locally today by the buyers executives.

Hartford, Conn Frasse Steel Works, Inc Union Drawn Steel Company Beaver Falls New York City

West Virginia Wesleyans Edge Southern Methodist 9 to 7

Dallas January 1. A Wesleyan squad invaded from the east and defeated Southern Methodist University 9 to 7 in a game dominated by breaks. Wesleyan Waited luck-assisted turnovers and a third-quarter field goal to lead, while SMU managed a fourth-quarter rally that fell short. Bullman and Bedford were standout backs, with Camp praising the fine matching between teams as the immortals of SMU's ten departed.

Dallas Texas West Virginia Wesleyans Southern Methodist University Southerners Wesleyan Methodists Watters Garrity Bullman Cochrane Bridges Stollenwerck Mustang Wesleyan Bobcats King Lady Luck Delong Weihl Mustangs Reiser Wesleyans Bedford M. U Walter Camp Pos. S. M. U EU Enteccaseet Watters Dees Henry Q. B. Stollenwerck Tessie Bashtie Walling Cinesceeens Pearson

Pullen Declared Unfit by State Board of Public Works

Charleston January 1 A resolution by the board of public works to purge the prohibition enforcement list names Rev O M Pullen as unfit for a prohibition agent or Anti-Saloon League superintendent in this state The board cites three accusations including biased campaign circulars a court finding him guilty of lying and slander and a letter implying Logan county was dry The measure was supported by Secretary of State Young Attorney General England and School Superintendent Ford with votes against by Governor Morgan and State Auditor Bond The treasurer abstained Pullen defends the outcome noting primary defeat and calls some officials lame ducks Read Page Three.

Charleston O. M. Pullen Board of Public Works E. T George M. Ford J. W. Stewart Morgan John C. Bond W. S. Johnson Anti-Saloon League Prohibition Department Prohibition Pullen Don Chafin Logan County Sahara Logan Stewart Young England Ford National Anti-Saloon League

Woman Governor to be Sworn in on Monday

Cheyenne Wyoming January 1 Mrs Nellie Taylor Ross governor elect of Wyoming already is preparing for the tasks awaiting her when she is sworn in January 5 Mrs Ross has worked daily in the governor s office on recommendations she plans to present to the legislature when it convenes soon after her inauguration The inaugural ceremonies will be held in the senate chamber and will be as simple as possible Judge H Potter chief justice of the state supreme court will administer the oath.

Cheyenne Wyo Nellie Taylor Ross Wyoming Ross Senate H. Potter State Supreme Court

White House New Year Reception Breaks Formalities

President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge opened the White House to four thousand visitors for a four and a half hour New Year’s reception. The crowd reflected diverse American life with a public share larger than in recent years, while formal attendees were received first. A Marine Band concert followed and an elderly post office employee, Samuel Boss, aged, died during the crowd’s wait.

White House Washington Cabinet Diplomatic Corps Congress Judiciary Army Lincoln Army, Navy Marine Corps Pullis Rey Samuel D. Boss Post Office Department Boss Association of District of Columbia

Forest Fire Lights Santa Catalina Mountains Near Tucson

A forest fire burning in the Santa Catalina mountains was visible from Tucson, about forty miles away, with flames illuminating the night sky as of early tonight. The blaze prompted wardens to monitor its spread amid dry conditions in Arizona.

Tucson Ariz Santa Catalina Mountains

California outplays Pennsylvnia to win 14 to 0 on gridiron

California Stadium Berkeley Jan 1 California defeats Pennsylvania 14 to 0 in a low-scoring football game. Young scores on a four-yard run after a delayed buck and a punt near the goal line. Griffin adds a late TD, Carlson kicks both goals, and McGraw fumbles for Pennsylvania.

California Pennsylvania California Stadium Berkeley Calif University of California University of Pennsylvania Quakers Young Dixon Penn Bears McGraw Quakerland Carlson Laird Thayer Imlay Griffin McGinley Robinson Neeiniet Horell Carers Pennsyl Pos Catit Carey Papworth Dewhirst Singerm Repuse Cage W. G. Crowell Hearas Vernell Crimore H. J. O’brien Tufts H. ‘i Huebel Michigan

Congress Prepares For Heavy Legislation After Recess

Washington faces a flurry of action as 68th Congress resumes with Muscle Shoals and Idlewild Pines treaty delays. Senate aims for final votes while House advances four key appropriation bills and private claims. Postal salary veto to be voted on under unanimous consent.

Washington Senate Re Mither House Agriculture, Interior, Naval and Treaty-Post Office War Department Muscle Shoals

Rival polls on Coolidge postal veto split Senate opinion

Washington reports two rival polls on President Coolidge’s veto of the postal wage bill. Senator Sterling asserts a veto override by at least two votes, while postal workers’ representatives claim five votes more than needed to defeat the veto. The Senate postal committee advances its report as Senator Moses aims to bring the measure to the floor before Tuesday’s vote.

Washington Senate Cool- Mice Sterling South Dakota Cool Moses New Hampshire

Woman Burned To Death In Beaver Falls Fire

Mrs Loretta Schallott aged 28 was burned to death and her husband Arthur Schallott 30 probably fatally burned when a fire destroyed their Mount Healthy Terrace home near Beaver Falls Pennsylvania on January 14. Three small children were rescued from the blaze.

Beaver Falls Loretta Schallott Arthur Schallott Mount Healthy Terrace

Malden Elects Benjamin F Morris Mayor in Citizen’s Party Win

Benjamin F Morris was elected mayor of Malden in a municipal election held January 1. The Citizen’s party swept all tickets with Morris securing a 117 vote majority. Also elected were Recorder Harold P Jones and councilmen B Os Price Robert Reynolds W Pillips James Layden and Keaton Kirby.

Charleston W. Va Benjamin F. Morris Malden Citizen's Party Mr. Morris Recorder Harold P. Jones B. Os Price Robert Reynolds W. Pillips James Layden Keaton Kirby

Postmaster General Reveals Postal Supervisor Scandal

Washington January 1 six suspended postal officials in major cities and a senate clerk discharged in an investigation into use of case to influence postal pay legislation. Central figure Br McDermott received 2600 for working for the association. Riedesel received 1000 as a gift. both resigned amid the findings.

Washington Senate Postoffice Committee House of the Postoffice Committee National Association of Postal Supervisors Peter McGurty New York City James M. Greig Boston Peter Wiggle Detroit Harvey M. Tittle Springfield Ohio J. J. Fields Louisville Wiliam Sansom Chicago Senate Br. H. McDermott Association of Postal Superviors Frederick C. Riedesel House Committee Supervisors’ Association New Post Office Department Coolidge Department of Justice Justice Department Stone House McDermott and Riedesel United States CC. H. Clarahan New York R. M. Bates Milwaukee McDermot Congressional Paige MccGurty Tittle Sansome Fields McDermott Association Senate Committee Associaon McGarty Executive Committee

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Crerce Shepherd West Virginians Southern Methodists O. M. Pullen Io Board Public Works Agriculture Eorge H. Dern Utah Benjamin F. Morris Malden SIA E. H. McDermott
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