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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
10
Two Bluefield youths attended the Dayton evolution trial, observed massive public interest with many reporters and locals displaying Bible slogans. They reported Bryan and Darston as focal figures, noting lively scenes including letters to Judge Raulston and monkey-themed souvenirs.
The loop road to the Bluefield Fair Grounds attracted many visitors yesterday for the ball game. The new road grade is good and will serve as a fine hard-surfaced Pike. A prediction yesterdayForecast that today’s Blue Grays versus Indians would set a season attendance record.
Virginia readers weigh impact of women on the August 4 gubernatorial primary. Observers note long-time prohibitionist Mapp faces scrutiny from women while Byrd backing looms large with the Democratic machine. Local reports cite Mrs. Sallie Harrison and other women predicting backlash against Mapp, but outcome hinges on post‑vote counts and dry sentiment statewide.
A pasted circular in Farewell county touts a Byrd rally that never occurred and ignores major issues like highways, schools, and taxes. Voters are urged to travel to Tazewell court house to hear a candidate discuss himself and his “personal” character amid talk of a masterminded ad. Lat August 4, speed up.
New York reports tests assessing the value of super power in radio communications. The brief item notes experiments and potential impacts on broadcasting and reception.
WGY Schenectady N Y plans tests tomorrow Tuesday and Thursday under Martin P Rice manager of Oral Electric Company. The 60000 watt transmission far surpasses usual levels and will run for one hour from WXAG on a 379.5 meter wavelength with special listening posts in the country and abroad to study if high power worsens summer static.
The piece explains Virginia residents pay state income tax alongside federal tax, with emphasis on exemptions and overall burden. It contrasts Virginia with tax-free Florida and notes public unfamiliarity with Virginia’s tax provisions. It also highlights Bluestone Power House boys baseball team and a local wedding report for Naomi Wall and J. H. Kersey.
Dutch Cannon, a colored shopman and baseball player, was jailed in Tazewell on charges of killing his wife Bula Jackson Cannon and attempting suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot. The pistol remains in the possession of Squire B. M. Newman.
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