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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1924
Page
12
Congress debates a one month recess proposal backed by Representative Longworth. Senator LaFollette proposes a substitute to reconvene July 7 for an agricultural relief program covering farming, reclamation and transportation, drawing mixed support from both parties.
An old advertisement promotes El Vampiro pest killer claiming to kill flies roaches and bugs by inhalation without danger to humans or animals. It touts powders and liquids sold in small boxes and a larger can with a wider sifter top from Allaire Woodward & Co Peoria Illinois.
A bipartisan balance appears in both houses with 136 Republicans and 85 Democrats backing the adjournment resolution. Associates of Senator La Follette expect no organized delay as his resolution is slated to come up automatically tomorrow unless regular order changes. He plans a speech to push that Congress delay only after attempting to save agriculture.
James Harvey Williams father of Lieutenant John L Williams of the city police died at 3 am at Maple Acres on the Bluefield Princeton road after a two week illness. He was 72 born July 9 1851 in Giles county Va and lived in Mercer county for years. Survived by six children from two marriages including Geo Walter Eugene Pearl Myrtle J E and J L Williams plus W H Williams of Winston-Salem. Funeral conducted by Rev C E Painter at home largely attended. proceeds to Christiansburg VA for burial at Missionary Baptist Cemetery, service there.
Johnny Dundee of Italy won a twelve round decision at Madison Square Garden over Chilean lightweight Luis Vicentini. The crowd jeered the verdict though ringside writers backed the decision. Dundee led five rounds to three with four even, as Vicentini could not land repeatedly on Dundee's defense.
Eddie Shevlin of Boston defeated Everett Burnbrook by a judges decision in a ten round army welterweight bout in Pittsburg. Burnbrook was outclassed throughout the fight as noted by ringside experts.
An advertisement extols Ferraline as a stomach remedy that cures indigestion and restores health. It claims dramatic relief from nervousness nausea constipation and fatigue, offers a free year book, and lists price and distributors including Atlanta Georgia and several druggists and wholesalers.
Doc Ayers leads Pulaski in a three day series against Bluefield-Graham at Fair grounds Thursday through Saturday. The squad backs Ayers with high priced talent and recent wins over Wayne Wright's Elkhorn Northfork club. Nebinger absent, Ray Prince manages. possible lineup changes if Hobbie Snead leaves.
Federal court action filed by stockholder Willam Shivers alleges fraud mis management and false accounting by Middle States Oil Corporation led by Charles N Haskell and associates. Complaint claims stock manipulation with losses to brokers and destruction of records while seeking appointment of a receiver.
Charleston June 2 A Former Governor John J Cornwell and former Senator Howard Sutherland led in Democratic and Republican delegate races as late returns from Tuesday's primary showed. For 1237 Republican precincts Gibbs and Wiquesney led with Sutherland strong. Dem race tight between Stout and Jarvis with 1391 precincts reporting.
Paris June 2 President Millerand remains at the Elysee amid radical and socialist pressure to force his resignation. Allies say foes now favor persuasion over threats and might accept Edouard Herriot to form a cabinet if Millerand retires gracefully once the new government is in place.
City finance plans include investment via a mortgage firm aiding Princeton growth. A local baseball drive falters with only six attendees and mixed pledges. A June 10 special election seeks a 100000 bond for sewer and street work. Little Bird Shop clears Colonial bed spreads at cost. A fire damaged the Princeton Foundry Co truck, causing about 600 dollars in damage.
About 600 Klansmen in regalia staged a large parade through Bluefield last night drawing several thousand spectators. The procession began on Princeton Bland and Federal streets with mounted leaders, a red white and blue automobile, and a cross illuminated by lights. Participants from Bramwell Graham Pocahontas Princeton Athens and Bluefield were reported.
Mickey Walker of Elizabeth New Jersey defeated Lew Tendler of Philadelphia by unanimous decision in ten rounds at National League baseball park to retain the welterweight crown. Tendler gave a strong showing and won several late rounds, but Walker led early and held on to win three rounds to Tendler two with five even, as crowds saw a close title defense. Joe Tiplitz beat Dan Gartin in ten rounds, remaining the stronger man throughout.
Edward E. Bartlett Jr. was re-elected president for a one year term at the New York Cotton Exchange. Richard T. Harriss was elected vice president and James F. Mauhy was re-elected treasurer.
The Virginian Literary Society of Bluefield College defeated John Marshall society in a three event sweep at the school auditorium. Frances Cornett read Jean prez and Margaret Bowen won with The soul of a violin, after Ruth Bodell sang. Debaters backed the Volstead Act modification to permit light wine and beer.
Affirmative upheld by C and Edward Hughes with Anna Lansdell and W J Miller for the Virginian. Crockett Hughes and W J Miller delivered the rebuttal. Despite losing, Crockett Hughes won best debater as students cheered their societies. Judges were Principal C W Jackson Miss Weaver and Russell Ritz.
Des Moines reports show Burton Sweet leading Senator Brookhart by 1,392 votes in 33 precincts. Results so far list Brookhart 29,500 and Sweet 30,892 with W. J. Burbank atop a six candidate field at 1,416 while Hammill has 1,297.
City records show Bluefield issued building permits in May totaling 632,904 dollars. City Clerk Harry Henderson announced the figure, noting it was the largest month since permits began for the new hotel project.
Sheriff B B Hunt lists numerous properties in Mercer County sold for taxes in 1924 across districts including Beaver Pond Augusta Board Camp and Raleigh Road. The notice outlines purchasers, acreages, and sale totals with a one year redemption window and 12 percent interest.
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