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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1926

Page

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City and Coalfield Items Special Prepared the Coal

A garbled page item lists coal supply firms City Tire and Radiator Shop and Mercer Coal and Supply offering coal and service. It notes scheduling changes for bus routes from Bluefield to Northfork and Pocahontas transportation, a floral tribute, garden plant ads, a high school operetta Bandido, and local notices including arrests, injuries, bankruptcies, and college confirmations. Presented facts include a public sale chance, medical notices, and graduation certificates, with names such as Nora Lee Cromer and Edward D. Cale appearing in the notices.

Sercer Coal Suvpts Mercer Coal Huta City Tire Federal Straet Bluefeld

Catholic Alumnae Officers Elected in Clarksburg Session

The June 1 session of the state chapter of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae Associations in Clarksburg elected officers. Mrs Joseph Bronder of New Martinsville became governor, Mrs T J Gillooly of Clarksburg vice governor, and Miss Trancea Diegmiller of Wheeling named treasurer for a two year term. next meeting planned for Wheeling with Mount De Chanial Alumnae Association as hostess. Mrs Larry Benzinger, international president from Baltimore, spoke. Annual convention slated for St Marys, Indiana in September. Mrs Lewis Dowen of Parkersburg presided. luncheon followed at the country club.

Clarksburg W. Va Maéting International Federation” of Joseph's Alumnae Association Joseph Bronder New Martinguille T. J. Gillooly Trancea Diegmiller Wheeling John ¥. Harty Clarkaburg Trensurer Mount de Chanial Alumane Larry Benzinger Baltimore Bhagpoke St. Marys Ind Mies “Lewis Ldwpn Parkersburg Country Club

Ponzi Seeks Ten Day Delay In Court Proceedings

Boston June 1 Ponzi three bank scam figure asks for ten day postponement to appear before the court while under bond and needing consent to leave the state. He earlier failed to appear for resentencing as his appeal to the supreme court faltered and state steps followed for the last duty bond provision.

Boston Charley Ponzi Jacksonville Pla Fosdick Ponzi Pops Supreme Court Attera Bernade B. Mali Fordsok

Sutherland Motor Co Under New Management

The Sutherland Motor Company at 1 Bradmann building Bland street shifts to Mercer Negl Sal company Inc. Controlling stock bought by B. M. Morale of Princeton from F. M. Sutherland and W. L. Mustard. D. W. Gort of Blusfield named manager. Location and services unchanged. full parts stock and updated service station. The firm reportedly sold cars on the first day under new ownership.

Sutherland Motor Company Nash Automobile Bradmann Building Bland Street Mercer Negr Sal Company, Inc M. Morale Princeton F. M. Sutherland W. L. Mustard D. W. Gort Blusfield

Section Laborer Dies After Lever Car Fall

Allen Duncan of Roanoke, a section laborer for Norfolk and Western, died at Willi amea hospital after falling from a lever car at Williemega. He struck his head on a rally during the accident. Four other workers on the car were injured. Duncan was forty one years old.

Allen Duncan Solored Roanoke Norfolk and Western Hf & Williameon Hospital Williemega Duncan

Bluefield Leaflet Promotes City to Boost Out-of-Town Mail

The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce promotes a two page fact folder showcasing Federal Street development, a color road map, hotel and municipal views, and coal yards. Plans aim to distribute thousands at Kiwanis and Rotary conventions and through local businesses to reach most states. Price set at $2 per hundred, $15 per thousand, to cover production costs.

Bluefield Total Chamber of Commerce Tis Kiwania Club Kiwanis International Toronto Rotary Denver West Virginian Chamber of Commerce Conrad Brevick Union Bacassa Chamber of Commarca

Newbordination Found Not Guilty by General Assembly

Baltimora June 1 The New York Presbytery was found not guilty of insubordination by the Parabytesian General Assembly after three complaints about licensing and actions related to Rev. Albert D. Gantz were dismissed. The assembly ruled the prescribed method aligned with its mandate and left the presbytery to continue acting under the assembly.

Baltimora New York Synod of Albert D. Gantz Ths

Frank Tolliver Under Fire as Liar Not Murderer

Frank Tolliver, a Black man, faced claims of murder but was described as more liar than killer. Police arrested him in Tapewell county with a warrant from Squire Lay, charging an assault on his nineteen year old wife near Upland. The account notes the incident ended with a slap and mentions statements from officers and the wife denying a murder.

Frank Tolliver Blusfold Squire Jones Lay Ror Upland Pollaenek Lewle Sini Ud Bluefield

Moro outlaws wiped out in Mindanao operation

Manilla June 2 reports say Moro band in Lanao Province Mindanao suffering heavy losses as Philippine constabulary campaigns over two weeks wipe out most resistance. Fortified Moro forts captured, leaders killed, scattered bands left. Governor Wood orders campaign against terrorizing groups.

Manilla Lanao Mindanao Philippine Constabulary Leonard Wood Wood Richwood

Indications Another Suit Looms On Horizon

Bluefield officials weigh tax measures to raise revenue and avoid higher gasoline prices. The city board discussed two protests from local groups as they consider an ordinance. Property owners along Walton street settle damage claims from paying construction, with final assessments deemed settled and awaiting on-site meetings.

Stewart Bluofield Bluefield Vau Virginia Ninetite Bluefield Automobile Club Carrol R. Wood Pocahontas Transportation Companny Directory Williams and Bancock Henry W. Matthews Jac. F. Ball Teobert KR. Austin Doiis M. Hypa Walton Street Rose Bennett Thedy Nyeet

Narrow Escape From Car Fall In Bluefield

A Bluefield child narrowly escaped serious injury when a car operated by Miss Hope Damain jolted open, and the child fell from the vehicle at about twenty five miles per hour. The child suffered only a brief bump to the head and was treated on scene. Local authorities are reviewing claims of damage and possible compensation. An ordinance on general license taxation was introduced, replacing older rules, with details on collection and penalties. City officials discussed drainage, street projects, and other municipal concerns with multiple residents and board members planning follow ups.

H. Gullion Bramwell Road Quilion Bluefeld Sanitarium A. W. Harman Bramwell Jiluefield Bluefield Sanitarium George D. Patronis Gust Oslatas Morgantown W. Vaudinet Frankie Fox Bluefeld Hope Damain Demaln Ould City of Bluefield Tt. R. Harry Hillayme John Bailey Gollega Avenue Bailey Young Pine Street Jeffreys Spring Street Wade Wilbur Peck Street Valletttona Street Bluefield Country Club Rosenheim, Pemberton & Cruise Oakhurst Avenue Craig Street Fairfax Floyd Street Bennett

Road Work Contracts To Be Awarded Today

Charleston June 1 Officials of the state road commission announced contracts for road work under proposals submitted today would be awarded tomorrow or Thursday as soon as bids are checked and officially tabulated About 11 percent of the total production of iron and steel in the country or about 2052 81 percent tons went into the manufacture of automobiles in 1024.

Charleston State Roid Commission

Missing mother and child after steamer Washington Irving sinking

New York reports a woman Mrs Lynn A Hoag and her daughter Mary, both of New York, are missing after the Washington Irving collided with a steel barge and sank in the Hudson River. About 200 passengers and 169 crew were aboard. others were saved as officials search for the mother and child.

New York Washington Jersey City Niagara Falls Bili Tato Washington Irving Juse Albany New Jersey Nat Tuga Jerrisa

Gentle Aid for Constipation Promises Regular Bowel Movement

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Penna as a gentle, non griping laxative for those over fifty. It claims to establish natural bowel regularity without harsh effects and urges readers to try a 60 cent bottle at any store to prove its harmless, pleasant action.

Caldwell

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