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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
1
Stuart H. Bowman a 44 year old Huntington real estate man and political figure was stabbed in the neck on a downtown street. Dr D P Crockett 60 is held in Cabell County Jail as Bowman recovers in hospital from a knife wound said to stem from a property dispute.
London reports a pending Egyptian ministerial crisis and Britain asserts complete liberty of action. A warship from Malta is dispatched to Alexandria as a precaution to protect British and foreign interests amid uncertainty over the premiership. Zagloul Pasha withdraws, Adly Yeshen Pasha is favored as the likely new premier.
Midshipman B B Zirkle of Garden City Kansas refused to take the oath of induction at the United States Navy upon graduation from the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. Secretary of the Navy Wilbur ordered him assigned to serve aboard the battleship New York for a coastal cruise starting tomorrow. Admiral Louis M Nulton stated the case is the first of its kind at the academy. The Navy requires two years of service after graduation before resignation may be considered as Zirkle had sought to resign for months despite high ranking.
In St. Louis on June 3 eight ministers testified in the federal trial of William E. Rutledge former minister and editor of the Preachers' Magazine claiming they lost money in the Economy Oil Co promoted by Mulleage charged with mail fraud. One witness was Rev. Thomas Semumes of Richmond Virginia.
Fire destroyed the engine house and power plant of the Essex-Statler mine near Athens Ohio, causing about 100000 in losses. Company officials denied union sympathizers started the blaze. The mine has been idle for nearly two years.
Charleston June 3 4 Van Bitner United Mine Workers leader in the strike last year won another chance to escape a six months jail sentence for contempt of court as the Supreme Court decided to review his case.
Atlantic City prepares for the 1927 session of the Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. The gathering will convene January 14 to 16 with closing business sessions and parades continuing through the day and night as Shriners parade and exhibit displays unfold.
Russell Thaw son of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw left Chicago after two weeks of entertainment and lodging, with an unpaid bill forwarded to Harry K. Thaw. Hotel managers found an empty suitcase in his room, noting dinners, room rent, car charges and incidentals as part of the charge.
Washington June 3 Hundreds of disabled war veterans from hospitals in and near Washington attended a White House lawn party hosted by President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge. The couple greeted each guest personally and mingled with attendees after the reception, with Cabinet officials and senior officers present and General Pershing in attendance.
Miriam Noel Wright, armed with a peace warrant against Frank Lloyd Wright, arrived at the Talliesen bungalow in Spring Green and was barred by a caretaker and Wright's daughter. She then abused staff and pelted the gates with stones after being refused admission.
The Crown Prince of Sweden rode in a Ford with Thomas A. Edison in West Orange New Jersey. Edison coaxed the heir to ride in the 1921 model flivver to lunch and back, chatting despite Edison’s deafness. The visit included a plant tour after lunch at Edison's home.
By a 133 to 83 vote the House defeated a bid to strike the Illinois river project from the $36 million omnibus rivers and harbors bill after nearly three hours of debate. Opponents argued the rivers and harbors committee overstepped its authority by including the project.
Mrs Willebrandt canceled a federation speech amid talks she used the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for justice plans. Miss Julia Jaffray urged continued support for Alderson Federal Prison, citing a $1.76 million extra appropriation to house 300 inmates beyond the initial 9 million. The federation endorsed a bill principle to gate prison-made goods to state laws and to abolish prison contracting.
British officials describe the Egyptian situation as distinctly grave after Zaglou Pasha’s sweeping election victory. They doubt the outlook and oppose his return as premier, prompting a precautionary move of dispatching a warship from Malta to Alexandria to protect British and foreign interests.
Norfolk Va June 3 Physicians held out little hope for the recovery of Willard F Peckham thirty eight who suffered two gunshot wounds found in a tent one bullet passed through his skull the other through his chest Detectives said he told them he feared blood poisoning and wished to end it quickly He could not give his exact address but said he lived in Norfolk
Indications that the Nickel Plate merger plan, altered to overcome earlier objections, will be resubmitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission sparked a stock rally in the involved lines. The revision aims to keep exchange ratios while boosting dividends and voting rights for preferred holders, with trustee features of the Vanness holding company eased.
High waters lightning and wind from a violent rain storm in Osage and Creek counties last night killed at least seven people and caused 300 000 to 500 000 dollars in damage. F L Blocker an itinerant salesman drowned near Hominy. Albert L Addams 25 Power company employee killed near Drumright. Harlin Emerson 32 oil worker in Osage county died from a downed power line. Rail service halted near Hominy due to washouts. About six inches of rain fell and fifty families fled from creek bottom homes.
LA June 3 report details a broad search into the disappearance of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Investigators probe Santa Monica Venice Beach, Long Beach, San Francisco, and Bouquet Canyon for clues while pursuing a possible ransom and a former radio operator tied to Angelus Temple.
A Mexico City dispatch reports three members of the Juan Galindos gang dead and three taken prisoner after a clash with government troops in Durango. The Galindos gang had been believed to hold Americans Conrad C. Braden and Jules C. Gallagher, later rescued by troops.
Pittsburg police arrested W. T. Wyatt twenty five Bernice King seventeen and Mrs Edith Mallett eighteen all of Parkersburg West Virginia on charges of being suspicious persons They were held for a moral court hearing scheduled for tomorrow Wyatt reportedly brought the girls to Pittsburg in his car Mrs Mallett said Miss King is her sister and that they came to visit her husband a stemboat employee
City council tonight signed a contract with Spencer Water and Ice company that furnishes electricity for the town to install forty boulevard lights. Work will start about July 1.
Charleston June 8 bids are invited by the state for a new capitol wing to cost not more than 1 400 000. four stories tall 200 by 60 feet with a full basement and a 43 by 73 foot wing. Indiana limestone will match the present structure built about 1 220 000. The wing will house the state treasurer road commission agriculture Supreme Court of Appeals and archives and history. Cass Gilbert of New York City will mail plans for 200 upon request with 200 refundable upon return. Proposals require 20 000 and 2 000 certified checks for general and specific trades.
A blaze in Lowell Massachusetts leveled the Masonic Temple and a five story department store owned by A. G. Pollard company. The department store was closed for a clerks holiday so no lives were lost though several firefighters were injured by flying glass. Four lodges were made homeless and housed at the Knights of Columbus building as smoke damaged nearby structures. After four hours the fire was brought under control.
The earneral senate committee on expenditures in senatorial primary and election campaigns will meet to plan a preliminary program. Chairman Senator Reed of Missouri will lead. The panel will defer formal inquiry until after Congress adjourns to allow full follow up of leads, with potential reviews of Pennsylvania Illinois New Hampshire and other states.
Morgantown West Virginia June 3 At a Morgantown Tree of Life meeting a campaign was launched to erect a synagogue A committee led by Samuel Stein was named to arrange financing and bid the construction Rabbi H Stern of Uniontown Pennsylvania attended.
Morgantown West Virginia June 3 according to plans public by West Virginia University the Geneva college track team will meet the Mountaineers here during the 1927 campaign contracts to be signed in the next few days
Washington reports that Congress authorized a $165 million public buildings bill to finish sixty six uncompleted structures. About $16 million will be spent immediately to start summer work, prioritizing larger cities and aiming to complete all projects within three years. A nationwide survey will follow to identify further needs for the $100 million authorized.
Broadway bathtub party host Earl Carroll was sentenced to a year and a day in Atlanta penitentiary and fined $2000 after juries found him guilty of perjury in testimony about a Washington's Birthday party. He was released on $5000 bail pending appeal to be heard in October. Carroll claimed the party aimed at no publicity and criticized journalist Philip Paine for publishing details. The Bath tub gathering at Carroll theatre drew many notable figures. Joyce Hawley testified about serving drinks from the tub to several men.
State Treasurer W. B. Johnson plans to appear before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to justify his refusal to pay a $200 salary warrant for February services by P. H. Goshorn as clerk to the state board of finance. He acts in response to a mandamus order requiring payment or show cause.
Former Governor John J. Cornwell will address the Lions district convention in Charleston with remarks titled Some Observations. Delegations attend from Bluefield Buckhannon Clarksburg Hikins Fairmont Huntington Morgantown Nitro Parkershore Wheeling clubs. Governor Gore and former Gov Morgan spoke today before the banquet at Edgewood Country Club.
Albert Stump of Indianapolis, a World War veteran with no prior public office, was chosen as the Democratic candidate for the six year United States senatorship at the party convention. He will face Republican incumbent James E. Watson in the fall. The convention approved a concise platform urging federal action to place farmers on economic parity, repeal of statewide primary law features, support for religious freedom, tariff for revenue only, and opposition to unlawful searches and seizures.
In Wheeling West Virginia on June 3 two youths Jack Holderman thirteen and Thomas O Connell fourteen drowned in the Ohio River near Wheeling Island after cramp struck while the boys bathed from a shoreline or willowed camp area. They had crossed from South Wheeling with two companions to spend the day at the river.
Washington June 3 The senate passed a house bill authorizing an five year naval air service building program. The measure calls for eighty five million dollars and construction of one thousand nine hundred seventy four planes plus two airships. It aims at staffing an aviation leadership and training network with designated naval aviators through the marine corps or navy aviation schools.
Weston West Virginia June 3 The state Four-H camp opened its season with a youth betterment conference attended by forty delegates. Participants included boy scouts girl scouts camp fire girls Y M C A W C A Sunday schools Epworth Leagues juvenile courts Four-H clubs and high schools. Nat T Frame led the State Extension department handling topics on common youth problems and united action to strengthen youth organizations. The conference runs to Friday noon for leaders to return to communities and schools with a strengthened message.
Bernard Booker aged 27 of 119 Third Street Newport News Va died from injuries after a collision on the Washington Baltimore boulevard last night. He was a guest of Meyer Davis Washington cafe proprietor en route to Chanticle Paradis in Riverdale Md. Booker was struck in the face as the cars passed in Riverdale and died at Casualty Hospital after doctors gave little hope. Authorities opened an investigation.
Stockholders of the Fisher Body Corporation approved the dissolution of the company and the sale of its assets to the General Motors Corporation. Only 195 shares out of nearly 2,180,000 voted against.
New York officials refused today the demand of 80 000 conductors and trainmen on eastern railroads for a twenty percent wage rise after a two day conference with the Brotherhood of Conductors and Trainmen. The talks agreed to mediation under the Watson Parker act and will be sent to the mediation board when appointed by President Coolidge.
Washington reports the Senate prohibition committee recommended indefinitely postponing five anti liquors bills. The majority rejected a national referendum on prohibition and modification of the eighteenth amendment. A minority report by Senator Reed is expected. Edge calls this move a step toward revising failed prohibition laws.
Police in Wheeling West Virginia say the Elm Grove home of John Mosa was dynamited in what they deem a bootlegger reprisal against the Mosa family for informing on a still operation. No injuries were reported though a wall was damaged and a man named by Mrs. Mosa is being sought for questioning.
A sealed verdict found Captain Mhartes Devalin, commandant of the Naval Hospital in Norfolk, guilty on charges of drunkenness, conduct prejudicial to discipline, and misuse of government property. The court did not reveal acquittal status and the verdict will be public after receipt in Washington. Accusations included intoxication at a Halloween dance, drawing liquor from hospital stores for nonmedical purposes, private use of a government truck, and possession of liquor at the hospital.
The board of directors declared a yearly dividend of 10 dollars per share on common stock and an extra dividend of 30 dollars per share for stockholders of record June 30, payable August 10.
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