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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1925

Page

21

Open Championship action narrows after first 36 holes

Worcester mass June 3 fast and middle west clash in final 36 holes of national open at Worcester Country Club. Jesse Farrellane leads by a stroke over Francis Gallett and Al Epinosa as Bobby Jones Hagen Sarazen and Oulmet stay in pursuit amid a crowded field. Cyril Walker and Bill Mehlhorn sit among the leaders with several big names still within striking distance.

Worcester Mass Worcester Country Club Diegel Willis Mac Jessefarlane Francis Gallett al Epinosa Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Francis Oulmet Johnny Farrell Evar Quaker Ridge Farrell Mike Brady Laurie Ayton Evanston Ill Ayton Jack Forrester Bobby Atlanta Jones Kester Hagen Woods Brooks Charles H. Mayo Flushing N. Y Arthur D. Mane Great Neck Clarence Hackney Atlantic City Joe Turnesa Elmsford George Kerrigan Pasadena Cal Bill Mehlhorn Glen View Emmett French Youngstown Ohio

Cambeas extends marble tourney lead in Atlantic City

Jimmy Cambre as of Youngstown Ohio added to his marbles tour dominance by breaking the national tourney record and winning nineteen straight before a final loss to Donald Halpin. He finished the three days at twenty wins and one loss, with regional leaders listed for the semi finals.

Atlantic City N. J Jimmie Cambeas Youngstown Ohio Donald Halpin Cleveland Northeastern Springfield Mass Howard Robins Atlantic Newark Stanley Smith Eastern Pittsburg Louis Wells Northern James Cambens Central Evansville Charles Brunson Southern Owensboro Thomas Raley Southwestern Fort Worth George Ferguson Western Fresno Selwyn Jackson Marie Lawley Harrisburg Pitts

Local league event shows tense lead with mixed results

In Philadelphia and nearby, a regional Eastern League leadership bout unfolded with petulance and nerves. She bungled her opening shot, failed several attempts, then lost three straight games to Frank Kasbeta of Wilkesbarre. A late afternoon rematch with Willie Jackowicz of Scranton also ended in defeat after a hard, close fight.

Burg Philadelphia Frank Kasbeta Wilkesbarre Willie Jackowirtz Scranton

Fridtjof Nansen Comments on Amundsen Arctic Search

Renowned explorer Fridtjof Nansen says no catastrophe is likely if one aircraft is damaged. He notes Amundsen’s retreat by foot could take twenty five days to Cape Columbia, sixteen months to a world contact point. A radio cable from Seattle reports Brower and neutral search teams heading toward the Arctic Ocean. Oslo reports F-14 and F-22 seaplanes ready for shipment to Spitsbergen as Aero Club officials plan coordinated efforts with experts.

Generafi Fridtiof Nansen Nansen Amundsen Cape Columbia Grantland Greens Seattle Associated Press Charley Brower Léobes & Co San Francisco Arriers Arctic Ocean Roald Brower St. Lawrence Island Bering Sea Point Barrow Alaska Spitebergen Norway Oslo Ingertre Spiebergen Morton Mita The Aero Club Horton Air Base Amundsen-Dilnworth Tts Relef

Jury Deadlocks in West Virginia Suit for 250000

Huntington W V June 8 Judge Thomas R Shepherd recharged the hopelessly deadlocked jury in the suit by Charles W H Crane of Cincinnati to recover about 250 000 from A J Dalton and J A Kelly former controllers of Main Island Creek Company A hung jury followed earlier in March The judge also overruled a motion to set aside a 10 verdict awarded trustees of the Cole Crane estate in their suit to collect 275 000 from Main Island Creek Coal Company over mining leases at Omar W Va The Crane case hinged on a 5 per acre option on 60000 acres Wyoming county land later sold to Miller Ritter Lumber Company

Huntington W. Va Thomas R. Shepherd Charles W. H. Crane Cincinnati A. J. Dalton J. A. Kelly Main Island Creek Company Shepherd Cole Wyoming Miller Ritter Lumber Company

Veiled Woman Named Instigator in Kidnap Plot

Philadelphia dispatch reports that New Jersey state police will press on with the kidnap inquiry into Blakely Coughlin, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Coughlin. They suspect Augusto Pasquale known as Crank and tie the case to a raised woman, Rue, and Joe La Rue. Authorities doubt Pasquale’s latest confession while noting two witnesses may identify the boy.

Philadelphia New Jersey Blakely Coughlin George H Augusto Pasquale Crank Newersey Kidnage Panyee Rue Joe la Rue Pasvale Captain Coughlin Schuylkill River Pennsylvania Gearheart Reading Pasquale Herbert Smith

Graduation Wedding Rush at U S Naval Academy

Annapolis June 2. A rush to the altar followed graduation as newly commissioned ensigns wed in the chapel. Ensigns Edwards George Muth and Barton Leggett tied the knot, with Misses Adelia Parrish Bavage and Ethel Davin among the brides. The procession under crossed swords marked the vows. Ruth Abbott and Edward Sorridin Richardson married shortly after.

Annapolis Naval Academy Sydney Ana Adelia Bertha Parrish Maltimore Edwards George Muth St. Louis Mina Iria Gertrude Bavage Delmont Mase Haelan John F. Goodwin Ethel Jeanne Davin East Falla Church Barton Leggett Indianapolis Misa Ruth Abbott Ene Ewart Sorridin Richardson Arleaton W. Va

Tornado Toll Revised by Red Cross Report

Chicago reports two month update shows 84 killed and over 3,000 injured from March tornado across a 600 mile path. Red Cross chair Henry M Baker cites 6,069 affected families with 1,562 rehabilitated and a national relief fund of 2 650 000.

Chicago Henry M. Baker American Red Cross WIA Associated Press Daker Red Cross

Rev M E Peck Dies Sud­denly in Huntington

Huntington W Va June 3 The Rev M E Peck sixty five for thirty five years an ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal church south died suddenly tonight at his home here He preached at Clarksburg Philippi Barboursville Meadowsville Elkins and Riversville and was once presiding elder of the Parkersburg district In recent years he conducted revival meetings across the state

Huntington W. Va M E. Peck Methodist Episcopal Church, South Clarksburg Phillippi Barboursville Meadowsville Elkins Riversville Parkersburg

Donahey Daughter Weds Governor’s Secretary at Mansion

Miss Margaret Katherine Donahey, daughter of Governor Viv Donahey, married James Mylie Huffman, the governor’s executive secretary, in the executive mansion. It was the first wedding held there and the vow to obey was omitted.

Columbus Ohio Margaret Katherine Donahey Viv Donahey James Mylie Huffman

Bandit Robs Jewelry Store Steals Two Diamond Rings

A lone bandit enters Emanuel De Roy’s jewelry store in downtown Pittsburg during rush hour and escapes with two diamond rings valued at 775 dollars after threatening a woman clerk. No customers were present. The incident ends as the suspect blends into the crowd.

Pittsburg Emanuel de Roy

Princeton Man Admits Blackmail Notes After Accident

Floyd Ham of Princeton allegedly sent a blackmail note to S Lisagor after a car wreck caused weakness. He was arrested but released for medical treatment following a meeting of U.S. Commissioner Scott and the county lunacy board. A boy delivered the letters, one pressured cash at a ball park window Tuesday night. Ham is said to have confessed but claimed memory gaps.

Floyd Ham Lisagor East End Ham United States Scott Bluefield Poys S. Lisagor Ball Park H. Barbakow Serila Creasy Atate Lanes Barbakow Brinaky Ter Thomas Scott Panem

Circuit Court Term Was An Unusually Busy Session

The circuit court завершed with Robert Odham vs Bb A HKrown unresolved by verdict as of adjournment. Judge Molrath planned discharge, while Judge Herndon handled many chancery matters inclining to divorce cases. The term logged record chancery work, with renewed four-term sessions next year anticipated to spread workload.

Robert Odham Bb. A. Hkrown Molrath Herndon Oee Weeday Buch Walla Chancery Court Eome Herndon Mercer Circuit Court Herndon Lheft Welch McDowell

St Louis to Host Fifth National Bicycle Championships

The Amateur Bicycle League of America announces September 5 and 6 for the fifth national senior and junior championship road races in St. Louis. Elimination trials occur July 18 19 and August 1 2 with rain dates. top state winners advance to the nationals. The St Louis Cycling Club backs the meet with large team participation expected from over forty states, rail fare and hotels covered by the league.

Amateur Bicycle League of America, Inc St. Louis Buffalo N. Y Charles Winter Century Road Club of America New York City Ignatius Gronkowski Olympic Thomas Brehano North Hudson Wheelmen Hoboken N. J Newark Centur Beccanries Miami Fila

St Louis Hosts Riders With Banquet For Winners

St Louis plans a festive reception for visiting bicycle riders after the contest. A grand banquet will honor winners with solid gold silver and bronze medals. Entrants must be American amateur riders in good standing and may contact A R Jacobson chairman for full entry details at 172 West 106th Street New York.

St. Louis

Defense attack on Judge Olson in Shepherd murder trial

Chicago June 3 jurors remained scarce as defense lawyer William Scott Stewart accused Judge Harry Olson of viciousness and union backing. The prosecution halted questioning after objections, and only A Ross Hoyt and twelve jurors attended a brief morning session near three weeks after selections began.

Chicago Shepherd Harry Olson Carl Bjelland Willam Scott Stewart Olson Stewart Thomas J. Lynch Billy’ McClintock McClintock Billy Oscar Olson A. Ross Hoyt Hoyt

Maj Gen Aleshire to Sleep in Arlington

Major General James B. Aleshire, who died in Sheridan, will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His body will be taken to Washington, D. C., after brief services in Wyoming. Aleshire was retired in 1910 due to ill health and served in the Spanish American War, the Boxer Rebellion, and Indian campaigns. He contributed to the Council of National Defense during World War I.

Sheridan Wyo James B. Aleshire National Cemetery Arlington Hla Washington, D. C Aleshire Council of National Defense

Rest in quiet at Hoosier home for Thomas R. Marshall

The body of former vice president Thomas R. Marshall rests in his Indiana home after a Washington to Indianapolis funeral train. Officials led the escort from Union Station as tributes rise in a simple ceremony with Mrs. Marshall observing quiet grief and flags at half mast. Scottish Rite services are planned before vault interment.

Thomas R. Marshall Union Station Indianapolis Hoosier Washington North Illinois Street Marshall Ed. Jackson

Hinton Baseball Visits Bluefield For Opening Series

The Hinton baseball club travels to Bluefield for the opening game of the series. Bluefield aims for its first win, with Johnson on the mound and Smith out in left field. Goode fills in in the garden until Dreyfus recovers, while Prince plans to have the lineup clicking soon. Jim Hurst, a Virginia League pitcher, may join Bramwell later. Sorrell comes Saturday, with Fry Ross starting Sunday at Coalwood.

Hinton Bluefield Johnson Yng Smith Goode Clarksburgh Bramwell Dreyfus Prince Jim Hurst Sorrell Gary Fry Ross Coalwood

Father of Amundsen party member dies in Florence

James W. Elleworth a longtime Chicago civic figure and organizer of the Chicago Art Institute died today at his villa in Florence Italy. Former president of the South Park commissioners and World’s Fair director, he moved to New York in 1899. His son Lincoln Ellsworth joined the Amundsen polar expedition, and the elder man headed the James W. Ellsworth Coal Co. with bases in Cleveland.

Chicago Jane James W. Elleworth New York Florence Italy Elleworth Board of South Park Commissioners Wileworths Lincoln Ellsworth Amundsen North Pole Mr. Elisworth James W. Elisworth Fiorenee Elisworth Hudson Ohio Switzerland

Earthquake Shocks Logged by U S Magnetic Observatory

The United States magnetic observatory at Pwa thleveland recorded earthquake shocks lasting about one hour starting at 5 18 am. The center of disturbance was estimated about 3800 miles distant.

Nonolulu United States Magnetic Observatory Pwa Thleveland

Ruthless slump drags Yankees Cubs struggle amid injuries

Billy Evans notes the Yankees miss Babe Ruth after an opening setback and the Cubs falter without Rabbit Maranville and Frank Frisch. The Giants also slump after Frisch’s injury removing key offense and leadership from the lineup.

Atlanta and Chattansota 3 New Orleans 14

Memphis 90 leads a sports roundup noting New Orleans gains a decisive win while Atlanta and Chattansota are listed with a small score. Other games are not scheduled.

Atlanta & Chattansota New Orleans Memphis

Standings Snapshot From Midwest Lineup Scores

Minneapolis beats Milwaukee 6 to 1 while Indianapolis edges Toledo 5 to 4. Louisville and Columbus both win 4 to 2. St Paul Kansas City game delayed by rain with score ?

Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Louieville Columbus St. Paul Kansas City

John son undergoes appendectomy in Chicago

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson was operated on for appendicitis in Chicago. Doctors reported he should leave the hospital within two weeks.

Chicago Jack Johnson

Christoff Named Carnegie Tech Baseball Captain

Joe Christoff of Patton Pa was elected captain of next season's Carnegie Tech baseball team. He plays left field and also serves on the football squads.

Carnegie Tech Pittsburg Joe Christoff Patton Christoff

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Enst Middle West Glash Leo Diegel Willie MacFarlane Francis Gollett Jimmy Cambeas Fridtjof Wansen Ranger Bicycle W. H. Harry & CO Princeton Ave M. E. Peck Gov. Donahey Princeton Judge Olson Billy McClintock Tennessee Vibe Joyville Summers County Amundsen Party Billy Evans Yankees Babe Ruth Chicago Cubs Rabbit Maranville Frank Frisch Giants American Association International Association Jersey City Baltimore Providence Rochester Toronto Syracuse
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