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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1923
Page
1
Thunder storms saved the town of White River from forest fires that had threatened destruction for several days. Messages to land and forests departments said all danger was past while fires in the Soo district and around Cochrane were under control, Sudbury remained at risk.
Mrs. Clara Phillips entered San Quentin at noon to officially become prisoner No. 37 944. She maintained poise and gave a farewell hug to her sister Mrs. Etta Mae Jackson, showing little emotion.
Washington opens Shrine week with Imperial Potentate James S. McCandless to lead a caravan into Union Station. The arrival of 200 special trains and many auto caravans signals a packed schedule through next Friday including religious services, open air rally at Temple Heights, and multiple processions.
Syracuse reports the Iroquois meeting where Onondaga Chief Jesse Lyon issued two condition ultimatums to visiting braves. He demanded the five nations reaffirm traditional government and religion before admitting them to the Pow Wow. A split could yield a Christian faction and disrupt current US treaty relations with the six nations.
C L King from Wilmington N C arrives in Bluefield for a four month study of city government under the National Institute of Public Administration. He will divide time among departments and help heads with tasks as a pension plan for police and fire employees is drafted.
London editors mock dig for Pocahontas bones as a tasteless intrusion. The Daily Mail condemns Gravesend excavations and questions Home Office permission. The Westminster Gazette notes hypocrisy over Pocahontas outrage while favoring leaving her remains undisturbed.
John M. Browning of Ogden has perfected a rapid firing automatic cannon capable of firing 1.25 pound shells at 120 rounds per minute. The weapon, designed for air land or sea use, features a 1.5 inch diameter barrel, 160 pound tripod weight, and a seven mile range.
Lethbridge Alberta reports the Elk river overflowed its banks at Ferrie with torrential rains. 125 families were cut off but all were rescued. Oldman river rose near Lethbridge while Cowley saw a five foot drop and MacLeod receded. Nine breaks appeared in the Northern Irrigation project ditch.
Washington June 2 a hearing was ordered by Secretary Wallace under the packets and stockyards act to assess the reasonableness of all rates for Pittsburg Union Stock Yards Co stockyard services. The hearing will be at Pittsburg on June 10. The company effected a 15 cent per bushel increase for corn bringing the rate to $1.40 per bushel on May 4.
Washington June 2 Approval of the administration of Imperial Wizard H W Evans was voted today by the imperial Kloncillum and the grand dragons of the Ku Klux Klan A session was called for June 19 in Atlanta to investigate charges against imperial offices of the organization receivership proceedings had been instituted days earlier
Four more foreigners held by the Suchow train bandits were released and arrived at Tsaochwang relief headquarters. The International Military Commission reached Tsaochwang and sent an airplane to reconnoiter the bandits' position in the Paotzuku Mountains as negotiations continue for the eight remaining captives.
Shanghai reports mobs protesting a Japanese boycott attacked Japanese residences and a river steamer in Changsha Hunan. The Japanese gunboat Fushimi landed troops, clashing with rioters and killing three Chinese protesters while many were wounded as consular staff sought refuge.
Two members of Manston Parish Church were anathematized by the pastor for remaining seated during the services at Leeds.
Washington June 2. In the empire state arrests of dry law offenders continue despite repeal of the Mullan Gage Enforcement Act. Diplomats await word on when new treasury liquor regulations on foreign ships will take effect and if June 10 remains the start date.
Fire swept through Canaan New York destroying 42 buildings and leaving 200 homeless. Property owner A B Gilman died in a field and brother H A Gilman was badly burned. Fire officials blamed children at play with matches. the Mascoma Shirt and Overall Manufacturing plant and local newspaper were lost.
Chicago reports eight of thirty six alleged bucket shops raided by Robert Crowe's team. Warrants issued for P. W. Friedlander and Henry T. Saither of H. P. Arthur and Co. Inc. Investigations extend to thirty two brokerage houses with possible grand jury action next week.
New York June 2 The British public tires of Western thrillers and prefers different film fare. W B Maxwell member of the British Incorporated Society of Authors says Britons want varied cinema at the Motion Picture Arts Congress where he attends with others to present their views on American made movies. He states the West is overused and Britons no longer cry at the typicalWestern plot.
Parkersburg June 2 Herbert Skeen of Ripley confirmed he has been offered the post of chief clerk at the state penitentiary at Moundsville under the new administration. He has not decided to accept and will visit to assess the situation. 8S. P. Smith, the new warden, took charge Friday.
Dr George W Crile of Cleveland was chosen president of the American Surgical Association in Rochester Minnesota The group also elected Dr Homer Gage of Worcester Massachusetts as vice president and Dr Robert Greenbaugh of Boston as secretary The announcement came June 2 in Rochester.
The Progressive International Committee of the United Mine Workers completes organization in Pittsburg at the Labor Lyceum. Delegates from ten districts form an education campaign with a six hour day and five day week as goals. Alexander Howat and William Z. Foster addressed the gathering as the convention adjourns.
Calgary Alberta June 2 flood conditions that had menaced several southern towns and districts showed marked improvement today as weather cleared. It is believed the crest has been reached and the danger receded with the improved forecast.
New York and federal authorities keep prosecutions active as Governor Smith signs repeal, with police and district attorneys continuing to pursue liquor law violations. Officials foresee a shift of some cases to federal courts while local courts retain duties under Volstead act provisions.
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