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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1925
Page
1
A jumble of local ads lists coal prices and suppliers, tailoring offers, furniture bargains, and a public notice denying personal debts. Public meetings and a Masonic notice are included, along with a police report on auto theft and a minor house fire on Marshall and Church streets.
New York January 26 Frank Frisch captain of the Giants and Heinie Sand shortstop of the Philadelphia Nationals were examined by an assistant district attorney as a precursor to a grand jury investigation into last fall's baseball scandal. Assistant District Attorney Brothers said he would not disclose interview results and noted Commissioner Landis agreed to bring in any National League figures as needed.
A four story brick Kendall Hotel building in Framingham Massachusetts housed a fire that killed one man and injured one woman and twelve firefighters. The blaze broke out tonight with the cause still undetermined.
Lawrenceburg Kentucky coal dealer J P Neving reports severe bilious attacks two years after learning of Hedford s Black-Draught liver medicine. He says it relieved nausea dizziness and constipation, purging bile and restoring energy. Seasonal attacks affect many, especially in spring and early summer. Millions have used this purely vegetable remedy to ward off such bouts and he urges others to try it.
Two versions of the shooting death of S. Glenn Young, Ku Klux Klan raider, and Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas dominate the day as a coroner's jury prepares to hear evidence. Funeral services for Edward Forbes and Homer Warren proceed, with Gore to become governor as major demonstrations are barred. Legislative actions in Charleston include approval of $20,000,000 road bonds with timing limits, park commissions for Wentington and Wheeling, and other local measures.
An expert directs an aggressive sale to clear stock as M G Whitlow Hardware Co prepares to move from its current site on Roanoke Street. The firm plans a new three story building on Princeton Avenue between Federal and Bland streets, with work starting February first.
Washington January 26 Willliam E Humphrey former representative from Washington was nominated by President Coolidge to join the federal trade commission succeeding Nelson B Gaskill of New Jersey whose term expires soon The move is seen as part of a planned reorganization of the independent agency system with changes also eyed for the Shipping Board and the Penning commission
Thomas M. Woodlock of New York, a financial writer, was nominated by President Coolidge to succeed Mary W. Potter as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission after Mr Potter resigned. The announcement comes from Washington on January 26.
Denver authorities have approved transferring former Army major Dy. 3, W. Presness of Trinidad to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to undergo a cerebral operation. He faces murder charges in his wife’s death and has been under observation.
Morgantown W Va Jan 27 According to Francis H Stadsvold head coach of the West Virginia University basketball squad Roy Hawley captain and center is weakest in home games The Mountaineer star is a slow scorer at home while thriving on road showings Hawley has shown improvement with a better performance against Marietta College and is expected to peak in upcoming road tests against Washington and Lee Charleston W Va Kentucky Lexington Ky and Marietta Ohio next week
Washington on January 26 reports that five recommendations of President Coolidge's agricultural commission will be discussed at a White House breakfast conference. The session will be attended by several senators and members of agriculture committees and Secretary Gore. The report outlines legislative measures to be considered ahead of the budget and will be sent to Congress this week.
A young clerk at Dansky’s establishment repels two robbers by grabbing a pistol from a shelf. Dansky shoots one robbery partner through the stomach while another flees. Passersby and police rush to the scene as both attackers are injured and hospitalized. The assailants are identified as Aaroni Warner and Dansky, ages 17 and 21, sons of a local loan collector.
Stomach distress from indigestion gases heartburn and bloating is claimed to be corrected by Pape's Diapepsin tablets. The ad touts quick, pleasant, harmless relief and says millions rely on it. A 60 cent package is guaranteed by druggists nationwide.
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