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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1925

Page

4

Princeton Independents trounce Morris Harvey 91 to 15

The Princeton Independents overwhelmed Morris-Harvey 91 to 15 on their home floor. Pendleton led Princeton with 9 points and Book added 10 as the ten-man squad dominated the game from start to finish. Morris-Harvey never threatened.

Princeton Independents Morris-Harvey Princeton Vistors Collegians Feld Independents Pendleton Book Jocala Iteans Karnes Bock Thorn Stafford Mahood Lewis King Lantz Yoko Ribble Ribbet Yoke Suballtutiona Princator Penticton Woods Rhodes Marshall Morris-Harvey Bail Clay Huguy Itbbat Klug Steferee Oxluy Morrly-Imarvey Pendleton Clay Yack Lewis Tuorn Cc

Denial of Charges in West Virginia Judicial Case Continues

The report outlines conflicting testimony on Judge Baker and Coffman regarding intoxication and alleged drinking. Witnesses including Fred Clayton and Miss Virginia Poe dispute earlier affidavits while bank records and letters become part of a broader inquiry. The sub-committee plans further hearings and reports to the Judiciary Committee with goals to resolve matters before Congress adjourns on March 4.

Plarce Coffman Il|kine Baker Fred Clayton Pro- Whitton McClure Wheeling Clayton Judge Buker Lake Marion GC. Greer Brown Preyar Mayberry Parkersburg Yudge Baker Denk Daker House Dyer Sud Con-Gress

Confesses to Forgery Scheme and Arraignment

A twenty seven year old prisoner admits to forging schemes claiming no criminal intent. The confession follows an attempted grand plan described as resembling a Napolean of finance, with the fraudulent outrage blamed on a failed burst of illusion.

Nurmi Shatters World Indoor Records at Newark Meet

Paavo Nurmi, the Finnish runner, set two new world indoor marks at the St Joseph’s Catholic Eluth games in Newark Armory. He clocked 14:08 for the two and a quarter mile, breaking Hannes Kohlemainen’s 12 year old record, and beat Koulehmainen’s two mile mark by 0.2 seconds. Georgetown University quartet won the one mile Catholic College relay. Loren Murchison of Newark A.C. won the 70 yard dash.

Newark N. J Paavo Nurimi St. Joseph Nu Ull Kolehmainen Segiment Armory New York Nurms Holy Cross Boston College Fordham Loren Murchison A.C Murchison I. Rawlngson A. C W. Blandburg

Cadets Defeat Lincoln Memorial In Low Scoring Setback

In Lexington Virginia VM I Cadets win 21 to 10 over Lincoln Memorial University in a featureless game. Both teams struggled with shooting as Wintringer and Ferguson led scoring for VM I with several field goals and free throws. Referee Brett from Springfield officiated.

Lexington Dan Lincoln Memorial University Adinealn U Wintringer Freeman Perguson Manlysh White Ferguson Bellinger Pettigrew Caldwell G Wilson Turner Ferguson J. White Bellinger Caldwell Fleeman Manly St. Merguson I. Peerguson Teferee Brett Springfield

Wide jabot lace on new dinner gowns from shoulder line

An OCR fragment notes a wide jabot of lace tracing the shoulder line on new dinner gowns. It suggests self toned fabric and a fashion emphasis, but contains unclear wording and repetition.

Fines Mount as Federal Court Opens for Docket

The first two days of federal court brought total fines of 5850 with jail terms up to eighteen months at Atlanta. Prohibition era cases, including Brewster and the Oakvale gunfight suspects, dominate the docket as judges press for confessions and adjournment nears.

Wao Hrewater Herman Doyle Angelo Rondoche Bill Smith Steve Totfalwsi J. T- Tabor Stewart Tabor James J. Fletcher Lee Parisiful Magele Finney W. P. Bradley Sam Willard R. Jeffries M. #. Crewater Roy McGhee Harvey McGhee Ples Browning Willam — Crabtree Leone Ligatt John Martin J. J. Perdue George Calhoun George Jorden Anton Kranker Julia Kranker Mike Kachmer W. , Wall BM Stapleton W. L. Freeman Gable Tammer al Wooldridge Hosa Wade Wanda Mason Walter Fleshman Dewey Helton P. W. Morris Sherman Finney J. L. Furgueson Willie Horton Luther Chapman Cora Harber Iir Headspeth Golden Lowe John Lambert W. G. Clarence Perkins Lambert James Nevey Bil Mulfena W. M. Lambert F. Cooley Hoy Parsons Lawrence Isifler Clarence Hayne G. J. Morgan Charlen Nelms Mathew Church Jim Brown Albert Wheeler Drewery Hailey Christian Bailey Jétliatt Bailey Alfred McKeevle Andrew Parsons Bill Payne Jank Brooks Kid West Lite West Napoleon Pittress MD. Collins Leo Brewster Raleigh Annie Clayton Mercer County Walter Davis Shelley Day Summers County Will Gammon Edgar McPheate Milly Bolles Gordon Whitman O Charleston Wiles Iva H. Motteshead McClintic Prisen Atlanta Creweter McDowell County Brewster Prohibition Oakvale Mountain Ter Brewster Watking T Brewster

Grass skirt burns in Paris stage mishap

Paris Mlle Dulass, a hula dancer, was badly burned when her grass skirt caught fire during a performance. The theater manager plans to be fair and has sent to London to purchase a new grass skirt for Mlle Dulass.

Paris Mlle. Dulass London Mlle Dulass

Berne Installs Massive Community Wastebasket in Square

In Berne Switzerland a large tin waste receptacle is placed in the central public square for citizens to discard trash. It reportedly can hold several hundred tons of refuse, reflecting a civic drive to gather litter in a central communal container.

Berne Switzerland

OKIN HIGH BOYS AND GIRLS WINNERS IN DOUBLEHEADER

The OKIN High School of Gary defeated Taeger in a doubleheader last night. Boys won 99 to 4 with two complete teams and a varsity first half. Girls won 26 to 6 switching from boys to women rules. Gary led in both styles. Also reported: hearse driver fined for speeding while transporting a body to the cemetery.

Adking Iigh School Gary Taeger Cary Shugrue Varaity Cubs

Head Prison System Will Retire March 4

Washington January 21 Ileher H Wow brother in law of President Harding will retire as superintendent of federal prisons March 4 health will not permit continued service he has held the post since April 1921 resignation accepted with regret Department of justice officials praise his services Dr Wow a clergyman in private life credited with improving methods for delinquent federal prisoners Also mentions college basketball at Bethlehem Muhlenburg 31 American 26 with a note on analytical weights

Washington Ileher H. Wow Harding Stone Department of Justice Wotan Ufe Bethlehem Leigh Muhlenburg

NEWS OF PRINCETON AND THE VIRGINIAN FIELDS FOR RENT

Local classifieds list two unfurnished rooms for rent opposite Memorial hospital at 1246 Mercer street via A. C. Mobile Cafe. Also a house for rent in East Princeton with R. L. Farley as contact at phone 167-1. Coal price noted as hard nut coal at $6.50 per ton from Pioneer coal company with phone 42. Advertisement for millinery in Mercer street store displays spring patterns and invites visits. Religious notices invite participation in First Church Sunday class. urge personal faith and service.

Memorial Hospital Mercer Street A. C East Princeton R. L. Farley Pioneer Gal Cp T. C. Wibbard Mercer

Woman's Club Elects Officers at Princeton

The regular Princeton Woman's Club meeting at the Presbyterian church elected new officers for 1924 25 with Mrs Conley Snidow as president and Mrs Herbert Pouris as chair. New mothers Madge Lawrence and Mrs Kanode joined. Treasurer's report from the Christmas sale totaled 282.20 with 305.77 sent to tuberculosis and 1843 kept for local work.

Woman's Club Thea Woman's Club The Presbyterian Church Herbert Pouris Dent Conley Snidow Herbert Pourth Bie Mra Asetant Ward Suwera Magurer Willyoung TL Thames Hi. V Bruce Misa Madge Lawrence Kanode Tatstead Halsteart Wan Directa Roon Vermilion Wilson Business Man's Club

What It Takes to Be Good Kiwanian

The Princeton Kiwanis Club held its weekly meeting marking Kiwanis International's tenth anniversary. Henry Kendrick of Bluefield addressed the group, praising Kiwanian service and outlining the organization's goals. Visitors included J Vander Zulin and others. the club announced a ladies night upcoming with plans for further entertainment and prizes.

Bluefield Organization Princeton Kiwanis Club Henry Kunundrick Ol Pop Stanley Smith Prince, Fou Ted Wo. McClaugherty Athens de George Ww Del Nety Phy Intendance Stearte Jowyardan Suny Witaman Henry Kendrick Bluefield He Gadd Charleston J. Vanderzulim Kell W. YW. Roberts O'Elauk

Winter Costume Trends Borrow From Daylight Fashion

In a brisk fashion note the piece suggests ribbed sills and simple ensembles for winter sports, noting popular fabrics like chiffon or brocaded weave as styling options. The article emphasizes affordable, practical outfits and the appeal of a classic, low-key wardrobe for cold weather activities.

East Princeton notices and campus events headline night show

Community items include a whistling act comedy The faculty of the East Princeton grade school presents Cousin Kate at the high school auditorium. The city plans a spring clean-up drive with Woman's Duty and other groups to tidy streets alleys and vacant lots. The Common Law stage feature and a Petersburg film are noted along with a license tax proposal on Hucksters.

Kate East Princeton Pearl Baugess Mary Countiss Dallas Sutthin HD. King Claris Johnston Chestley Burton Ann Metlashan Woman's Duty Princeton Marchants ® Association Husiness Men's Evelhas Merchants’ Association

Treat in Store for the T E L Class Attendants

A church lesson message extols Captain Myles Standish sending a food representative to court and stresses personal service and proxy, urging Sunday school attendees that each has specific work to do and that a treat awaits Jesus disciples.

Myles Standish John Priscila Mullins Fiod Jesus

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