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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
1
Atlantic City reports Anthracite miners pressing for uniform day rates and wage equality while talks show progress. John L. Lewis delayed, set to arrive by weekend. In London Baldwin meets with miners and owners over a minimum wage, but rejects wage reductions.
Philadelphia witnesses report Logan R. Black twenty two and Roger Bisham nineteen both of Woodmont Pennsylvania died when Black’s plane crashed at about 150 feet after entering a side slip at the Pitcairn flying field Bryan Athyn. Bisham was a passenger. Black reportedly had little flight time and recent money inheritance linked to the aircraft and yacht.
Police believe the body found near Goetheanum Basel is Mary Bowen, about thirty five, from Berkeley California. A gun or knife wound through the heart marks murder. Bloodhounds were used but failed to locate suspects. she had arrived in Basel days earlier and carried some money and papers tying her to California.
Governor Vic Dona issued a proclamation urging Ohioans to stop activities for a few minutes at 8 p m Friday to honor William Jennings Bryan. Flags on public buildings will fly at half staff throughout the day as the governor attends services in Washington.
Washington July 29 Expert Emery R. Johnson of the University of Pennsylvania testified that the Nickel Plate merger with Erie Pere Marquette Hocking Valley and Chesapeake and Ohio under Van plan aligns with consolidation trends. He stressed government policy allows such consolidations, promises economies, and better handling of traffic and coal marketing in West Virginia.
London July 29 The house of commons approved the government's cruiser building plan despite liberal and Labour attempts to cut the 58 090 000 pound warship appropriation. Macdonald failed to win support by 276 to 140 as Churchill and government spokesmen avoided Pacific risks while stressing Britain will keep a navy equal to any nation.
Prohibition agents charged with feloniously shooting Monroe county teacher Harry Brown will go before Judge H. Sharp in Greenbrier county circuit court. The April 19 shooting left Brown permanently wounded. defendants include Harry Shepherd Tom Kefler and agents Chozier and Ridgeway.
Washington reports the secretary of war has approved an allotment of 1,250,000 from river and harbor funds for general improvement on the Ohio river. The action comes late today and targets modernization and upkeep of river facilities.
Washington July 29 tentative arrangements for the funeral of William Jennings Bryan were made with the widow's approval. The body to be brought from Dayton to Union Station, then to New York Avenue Presbyterian Church for a 3 p.m. service, and finally to Arlington Cemetery for burial on a hillside near the Dewey mausoleum. The ceremony will be simple, with taps and the soldier's requiem, no military honors, and extensive public viewing.
Washington July 29 William Jennings Bryan will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery in a plot once selected by John W Weeks secretary of War Weeks chose the hillside near the Dewey mausoleum but later the class of 1881 Naval Academy decided its members would be buried together at Arlington due to limited room The article notes Weeks as a War Secretary and Bryan as a member of the class and links to Arlington burial plans
Paris reports Premier Mussolini may have a secret operation to remove a duodenal ulcer. Doctors previously tried diet to stabilize the condition after severe hemorrhages and the plan now favors surgery during a calm political moment. Some speculate the procedure could occur when he visits San Rossore Palace.
Marshal Petain left Tetuan for France this evening signaling a conclusive Moroccan affair and possible Spain France agreement on tactics to enforce peace with the Moors. Fighting on both fronts is desultory as tribesmen concentrate in the western Quetzan sector.
Grafton West Virginia July 29 The Taylor County Bar Association met this afternoon and endorsed Judge Ire Robinson of Grafton for the vacancy on the federal court of appeals caused by the death of Judge Charles A Woods.
Mary Pickford, film actress, testified she learned of a kidnap conspiracy from her husband Douglas Fairbanks in May. She described seeing an automobile tied to the three defendants and noted the courtroom crowd of mostly women.
Loren H. Wittner, plaintiff in an evolution case, was sued in a Washington tailoring firm for debt. He defaulted when absent, and Justice Mattingly issued a default judgment. A hearing on motions by the federal government and city authorities to dismiss Wittner's evolution case is set for Friday before Justice Siddons in the District of Columbia supreme court.
Crowds across towns along the funeral train route paid silent homage to William Jennings Bryan as the casket moved from Tennessee into Virginia toward Washington. Mrs Bryan and her daughters planned Arlington burial with crowds at major stops, including a large gathering in Chattanooga where Mayor Hardy offered condolences.
Official circles say the Duke of York has accepted the honorary presidency of the World Forum of Freedom at Yorktown Virginia but is not expected to visit Yorktown next year despite New York dispatches.
Father F D Sullivan president of Loyola University addressed a New Orleans summer school graduation stressing belief in the Rock of Ages and revelation while opposing evolution as championed by William Jennings Bryan. The ceremony included Sister Mary of St Cyprian, a seventy year old graduate born Margaret Me Vicker.
Washington July 29 Assistant Secretary Andrews has chosen seven or eight men to fill prohibition administrator posts as part of the treasury reorganization. Names are withheld but were described as among the best available. Andrews aims to bolster border enforcement with a larger, better equipped customs force and faster transport to curb smuggling along the Canadian and border points. The government estimates annual losses of 10 to 15 million dollars due to weak border protection and under staffed patrols.
Secret service agents arrest five men and two women in Detroit in a raid linked to counterfeit treasury certificates totaling about $200 000 largely in $20 bills. Investigators say the suspects belong to a nationwide gang that dumped more than $1 000 000 in fake currency across the country last year.
Four men identified as Hugh O Neil of Buffalo Charles Harpler Eric Philips Hreault of Ontario and Marold Paine of Port Stanley Ontario were held in 10000 bond by U S Commissioner H M Monahen after a raid at Conneaut Ohio two weeks earlier in which their boat laden with liquor was seized A two man statement outlining their alleged rum running activities was offered at the continued hearing
The West Virginia Funeral Directors Association adjourned after naming Huntington as the next convention city and electing Virgil Brown as president. Officers include Virgil Brown Mor gantown president O T Davis Clarksburg secretary treasurer Frank E Foster Wellsburg and W E Horton New Martinsville sergeant at arms.
A dramatic afternoon hold-up at the Tirabke Hotel on Lake Shore Drive ended with two robbers and the hotel cashier dead. A fifth man fled with about $10,000 after a long chase through Lincoln Park and Sheridan Road, while police pursued other suspects from the mezzanine to the lobby.
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