Classified items from city coalfields and notices
Multiple short notices include want ads for a six to eight room house in Bluefield area and rents in Washington street. coal dealers listed with contact numbers. a round dance at Harman building with music. dry cleaning services. a dance event featuring Vadette Stars at Peergarden. delinquent real estate tax notice from Sheriff H Crumpecker. arrest report for suspected river carrier Gan Graydon Cordel. Virginia Medical Society event at Mountain on August 27 28 with Dr A from Bluefield presenting on non diabetic acidosis and praise for Dr Hoge's paper at the West Virginia Medical Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iocet
Virginia Medical Soci
Mountain
Southwestern Medical Society
Virginia Medical Society
Old Dominion
A. of
Bivefield
West Virginia Medical Socety
Hoge
West Virginia Medical Association
Local physicians plan attendance at annual meeting
Several general physicians announce their intention to attend the upcoming annual meeting. The event gathers medical professionals to discuss clinical practices and regional health issues.
Special radio news service sent to fleet in Australian waters
A daily radiophone news service arranges items from New York for American fleet crews visiting Australian waters. Distributed via KDKA Pittsburgh to Melbourne, the broadcasts air at 6 p.m. EST and are said to be received nearly instantly in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
KDKA
Pghmaton
W W. Davies
la Nacion
Buenos Aires
Melbourne
Associated
Davies
Australia
Spending of Millions Proves Too Strenuous
New York July 22 Leopold Schepp magnate and philanthropist leaves the city for rest after saying the strain of spending and screening charity requests has become too heavy for him to bear He instructs assistants to collect public suggestions on how to distribute his fortune amid appeals for personal gifts and stories of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leopold Schepp
Schepp
Sues for Recovery of 960000 Bonds in Bank Case
In Pittsburg on July 22, suits to recover 960000 dollars in Carnegie Coal Company bonds pledged as security by Carnegie Trust Company for deposits were filed in common pleas court. Peter G. Cameron seeks injunction to stop officials from disposing of the bonds while the bank, closed in April, is under state investigation and deemed the bank’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie Coal Company
Carnegie Trust Company
Common Pleas
Peter G. Cameron
State Banking Division
Road over East River Mountain deemed passable
Frank L. Longley told the Bluefield Automobile Club he drove from Bluefield to Wytheville via Bland about fifty miles in two hours and thirty minutes. He said East River Mountain road is not bad though the stretch to Bastian is rough. from there to Wytheville it is fine. He warned experienced highway users to expect rough sections and noted the road will soon connect the o Florida highway as an important link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Longley
Bluefield Automobile Club
Bluefield
Wytheville
Bland
Hagryeyes
van Bibber
Lloyd Wilson
Clifford Norris
Jess B. Todd
Charles Lauck
Clark
Theen
Belair
Morgantown Man Held in Dynamiting Case
Apdly Kmets of Benton Illinois was arrested in Morgantown West Virginia for questioning in the May dynamiting of Mrs Eliza beth Katchurs home. He admitted being in Morgantown at the time and visiting the home while deny knowledge of the blast. The explosion blew in part of the house but left Mrs Katchur and her daughter unharmed. Police say Kmetz had corresponded with Katchur for some time.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Apdly Kmets
Benton, Lls
Elizabeth Katchur
Kmetz
Katchur
Vs. Katehur
May Put Matter of Evolution Up to Federal Court
Dayton Tenn July 22 The Washington evolution trial sparks national interest as William Jean Bryan discusses potential federal action and the attack on revealed religion. Clarence Darrow denounces the proceedings as bigotry. Scopes plans home return with uncertain touring and possible college scholarship. Dayton considers a fundamentalist university funding.
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Nion
Internal Revenue Bureau
Illinois
Congress
Dayton
Tenn
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
William Jean Bryan
Washington
Associated Press
Clarence Darrow
Tennessee
John Randolph Neal
Robert
John Thomas Scopes
Paducah
Scopes
Enda
Rhea County Board of Education
Rhea County High School
George F. Washburn
Mono
Departure of American Aviators Delayed in Paris
In Paris on July 22 seven American aviators slated to join French forces in Morocco were delayed. Commanded by Charles Sweeney of Seattle, they were to fly from Paris to Toulouse then to North Africa. Official reason cites unavailable commercial planes. French sources mention red tape over their status as volunteers who would face five years service.
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Paris
Morocco
Toulous
North Africa
Charles Sweeney
Seattle
Washington
Plannes
France
Ford bid to scrap ships may be blocked by law
Washington July 22 The bid of 1 706 000 by Henry Ford for purchase of Shipping Board vessels for scrapping may be rejected as contrary to the merchant marine act. Chairman O Connor sent a message to President Coolidge asking the attorney general to rule on the issue. The board may postpone final action on the Ford bid awaiting the opinion and Swampscott has not confirmed a message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry Ford
Shipping Board
Coolidge
O'Conner
O'Connor
Swampscott
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Ford
Freckles treated with Othine double strength
Advert says Othine double strength cream removes freckles with nightly and morning use. It claims most cases need at most an ounce and offers a money back guarantee if freckles remain after treatment.
Bootlegging Ring Probed Over Source of Licit Liquor
A federal grand jury investigates the source of liquor used by a bootlegging ring operatives in 29 states shipping trunks from undisclosed plants. Key witness Irene Griffin and six federal agents testified as prosecutors target transportation records and plant operations. Indictments may follow swiftly to fast track trials.
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Pas Jory
Iquiry
O'Connor & Young
Jacob Kirschenblatt
Kirsch
Buckner
The
Grand
John
Kenblatt
Doek
Irene Griffin
Oruater
Sewall Rtment
Sioux City
Iowa
Grand Jury
Prohibition
Land Jury
Murder Evidence Links Tied Hands Death to Duel Rivalry
Police scrutinize evidence that H. Kirk a former Honolulu photographer was murdered with his hands tied and not shot in a duel. They investigate a possible motive involving a women’s affections and connect it to the self-inflicted death of John Truden whose body was found at Jacumba last Monday. A letter from Truden describes a twelve pace duel with pistols and explains his victory in the exchange.
Retford Varney Takes Stand in Own Defense
Williamson West Virginia July 22 Retford Varney a former policeman facing charges for the November 1924 killing of Harry Triever testified in circuit court that he fired the shot but acted in self defense He said Crigwer threatened him prompting the fatal confrontation and his testimony was pending with the jury to reach a verdict tomorrow
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Williamson
W. Va
Reford Var
Elrcuit
Harry Triever
Crig
Varney
Crigwer
Honolulu Love Tragedy Tied to Imperial Kill
Kirk faced death by his own hand after a six year feud. Bloodstained stocking necktie and belt found near the scene by Imperial city marshal suggest a gag and binding. A letter in Kirk’s coat from a Honolulu woman dealing with a past love affair states Our affair can go on no longer.
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Kirk
Imperial
Honolulu
Truden
Day seeks alimony and custody in contempt case
Mrs Adelaide Allen Day, once hailed as the prettiest girl in the south, had her bid to punish her ex husband Leonard Day for failing to pay $45 weekly alimony denied. Justice Levy also refused her request for custody of their son Leonard Bruce Day. The couple, who married in 1907 and divorced in 1921, are residents of New York.
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New York
Adelaide Allen Day
Roosevelt
South
Supreme Court
Leonard Day
Justice Levy
Leonard Bruce Day
Day
Atlanta
Purification Health Claim for Calotabs Begins Home Course
An advertisement urges readers to purify the entire system with Calotabs claiming it restores health. It promotes a family package at 35 ets and a trial package at 10 ets, available at any drug store with directions for weekly use.
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Nature
Norfolk and Western plans moving freight station
Norfolk and Western officials form a committee to draft plans for relocating the freight station for operations to begin Monday. The group includes J. B. Baskerville A D Schwarzell H B Conner and others, meeting Friday in Bluefield to coordinate inspections and the System Efficiency Council meeting set for September 11-12 in Bluefield City Auditorium.
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Norfolk and Western
J. B. Baskerville
A. D. Schwarzell
Norfolk and Western Railroad
H. B. Conner
W. A. Gibbons
A. M. Bockstein
Pocahontas
A. C
Branch
H. C. Weller
Western Division
Baskerville
Schwarzell
Bluefield
Roanoke
Bluefeld
Bluefield City Auditorium
Brakeman Stumbles in Ohio Yard Accident
Martins Ferry Ohio July 22 A brakeman Green Trumbull stumbled over an unconscious boy Reginald Newton fourteen who had lost an arm and part of a foot under a train in Wheeling and Lake Erie yards The boy was taken to a hospital Circumstances remain a mystery
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Martins Ferry
Ohio
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Green Trumbull
Reginald Newton
Slain officer case and fugitive Wagner dominate Belair crime notes
Reports from Sullivan County Tennessee say Kinnie Wagner, killer of three officers, remains at large though abandoned search areas cover 100 sq miles in the mountains of nearby states. A $2,500 reward for Wagner dead or alive persists as authorities pursue leads amid unconfirmed reports and lack of clear clues.
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Kennie Wagner
Blountsville
Tenn
Sullivan County
Tennessee
Wagner
Southwestirginia
West Virginia
Mississippi
Public inspection of income tax records set for Sept 1
Washington July 22 Internal Revenue Bureau announced that last year income tax records will be opened for public inspection by all internal revenue collectors on September 1. The records will be available at local offices chosen by the bureau while the federal government will not publish the returns in Washington.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Supreme Court
Bureau
Noisy City Life Hurts Babies Say London Specialists
London baby specialists warn that noise and turmoil harm growing children. They report that babies fed properly may still fail to thrive in noisy city areas, but their health improves after moving to quieter environments.
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London
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Coalfield
South Bluefield
Mercer Coal and Supply Co
Nestle
Room
Peery
Raven
Red Ash
Twin City Coal Co
Diane
Rea Coal Co
Lad
Harman
Williams Street
Bland Street
Harisan Omer Seven
Sanitary Dry
Frankite
Vadette
Peergarden
eTose Penta
Alien Street Coal Co
Washington Street
Pond
Princeton
H. Crumpecker
Gan Graydon Cordel
Gilpin
Bluefielder
Virginia
Firestone
Bluefield Avenue
Altamont
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Harry L. Greenspon
N. Y
Jas. G. Lite, Agt
Commercial Bank
P.O
Mercer Funeral Home
Dern Funeral Establishment
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H. Carr
Osteopath
Abrams 405
Coal & Coke
Res
United Shoe Repairing Corporation
Postoffice
Bradmann
Special Radio News Service
East River Mountain
TUBBS
By Ciane
Guw
Alvans
Retford Varney
Adelaide A. Day
Detroit
Chrysler
Kinnie Wagner
Aan
Ul Widding Wan
Commissioner Clark
Nelie Collins
Elm Street
Boston
Myra Scruggs
N. E. Rierson
Princeton Avenue
Cumberland Heights
Scott
C. C. Frazier
Goodykoontz Drug CO
Three Good Drug Stores
Mila OF
Maghooth Aste
East End
Clusinels Pharmacy
Fairview Pharmacy
South Sts
S. J. Kell
West VA
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