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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1925
Page
1
A reflective piece contrasts Bluefield's agreeable climate with heatwaves elsewhere as it surveys aging printing presses and the rise of modern machinery. It condemns anonymous letters, discusses industrial growth, and speculates on future car ownership, rubber substitutes, and science, ending with a nod to a priestly retirement noted on page six.
In Paris a man crawled along a busy street declaring descent from the monkey. Police questioned him and he was taken to the station where he was found to be the chief administrative officer of an insane asylum. Officials suggest stress from Dayton Tennessee evolution trial coverage may have caused his condition.
Reports from United States attorneys to the justice department describe alarming weaknesses in enforcing the dry law. They indicate lack of cooperation between state and federal authorities, agents who overlook violations, and some railroad officials aiding contraband movement.
New York July 18 Justice McGoldrick of the supreme court ordered Frank Bagley known as Doc Bagley to pay his wife Mrs Edna J Bagley 50 dollars each week. The order suspends pending termination of a suit for separation over alleged cruelty and ill treatment. Bagley formerly managed Gene Tunney.
Eleven miners were killed at the Cinco Minas mine in Jalisco when a shaft rope failed sending the cage to the pit bottom. The disaster, reported July 18, drew indemnity demands from the General Confederation of Workers, rejected by the mine operator.
Dayton Tenn July 18 The Scopes case nears verdict after eight hours of expected speech making. Observers predict only two more court days to complete the record with defense statements and judge charges before jury deliberations begin.
A radio message from Washington reports the Bowdoin expedition ship Bowdoin is ready to sail from Hopedale Labrador. If fog clears they will depart at 1 am Sunday with cargo secured and all crew well and hopeful about resuming voyage north.
Petersburg officials announce the Crater tunnel, a relic of the Civil War linked to the July 1864 Battle of the Crater, will be opened to visitors. The Petersburg battlefield commission plans an opening ceremony on June 30 with attendees including survivors of the Forty-Eighth Pennsylvania Veterans and Confederate defenders.
Detroit July 18 1924 Dodge Brothers Inc announces the largest expansion in its history. FF J Haynes president says eight new buildings will raise output from 1100 to 1600 cars daily. Construction on five buildings is underway and will finish by January 1 1926 enabling full production.
The Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company seeks higher rates that would raise city water costs by about 100000 annually. Public fire protection would rise to 51000 per year, with monthly minimums and flat charges increasing. Metered charges would also rise under proposed schedule including fixed service charges and per thousand gallon rates.
Washington hearings to press one cent first class rate reform with Chairman Moses leading a push. Postmaster General Newell to testify on operation of April rate changes, while senators seek data to compare old and new rates for six months. Charleston debate blames weak exam force and lax charter controls for bank failures in West Virginia.
The thirty first annual West Virginia Funeral Directors Association convention will meet in Bluefield July 27 28 with headquarters at the West Virginian Hotel. Exhibits by 32 manufacturers will fill the municipal auditorium and Kell's Garage display funeral cars. A reception Monday evening includes readings and music. an auto ride for ladies is planned Tuesday afternoon with a dance at the Masonic Temple if weather allows. Wednesday hosts a shop tour and sessions at the West Virginian Hotel with addresses on ethics and the profession and a banquet at 7:30 at the Colonial Theatre.
Dayton Tenn July 18 The Dayton High School seeks a science teacher for the coming season as many applicants from about a dozen states seek Scopes former post. Walter White says forty or more teachers have applied, with few inquiring about salary, and Scopes himself is among candidates though friends doubt his return.
Mrs. Mary Haines, 31, died after giving poison to her three children aged two to five and ingesting a large amount herself in Windsor Ontario. The two surviving children were hospitalized in serious condition, with two not expected to recover. James Ines, the husband, found them after returning home from a store run.
President Coolidge visited Secretary Weeks at his Gloucester home and found him recovering well from illness. Weeks plans to return to work in September and the visit included a four hour auto ride through the north shore. Senator Curtis of Kansas will visit the White Court for several days and discuss next season's program with the president. Edward T. Clark resumes duties after a Central America vacation.
Paris reports that French pressure mounts as Marshal Petain and General Naulin head toward Morocco to bolster prestige among wavering tribesmen amid Spain's peace terms with Abd-El Krim. Petain due to arrive at Fez for talks then front inspection. Rabat notes his legendary war record boosts local regard.
Barkersfield Orlif July 18 The Pacific Company oil reservoir near here burned after a lightning strike with losses estimated at 725000. The tank holds 180000 barrels valued at 225000 while the total loss includes 6000 for the reservoir and safeguards of steel walls and earthworks are in place. The blaze may burn 12 to 24 hours more as 500 men fight the fire in the heat and winds.
A coroner's jury in San Francisco found Pancho Villa, world welterweight champion, died from complications of an ulcerated tooth causing blood poisoning, not from the fight with Jimmy McLarnin or anesthesia. Villa's body was shipped from Oakland to Omaha aboard the President Harrison.
Chicago July 18. Lawyers continue to probe tips and letters in the Russell Scott murder case. Affidavits from two concealed witnesses and a telegram from Detroit bolster hopes for a sentence commutation. Governor Small weighs potential action if new evidence fails to appear within the grace period.
A Roman aristocracy group, inspired by the pope's stance on modesty, plans a nationwide campaign for modest apparel. Backed by ecclesiastical authorities, the effort targets both women and clothing makers to curb foreign fashions and assert Italian standards.
New York reports a raid uncovered a vast mail order bootleg operation with 20 000 liquor orders and customers across seventy cities in twenty nine states. United States attorney Buckner confirmed books list thousands of customers revealing frequent ties to political social and professional circles. names to remain confidential for now.
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