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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1922
Page
7
June 6 report from Wnton states John Lewis Phillips publican estate chairman for Georgia had an arrest warrant issued last Saturday by the department of justice on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States in relation to a war contract for disposal of surplus property.
Plus lumber, surrendered to a deputy U S marshal on arrival from Philadelphia. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Hitt, who issued the warrant, waived examination and released in 25000 bail. The warrant tied to the lumber disposal contract with Phillips and Stephens as agents. Grand jury had not yet returned an indictment. witnesses still heard. Phillips called the move political and said his dealings with the government were proper.
The state supreme court in vacation allowed writs of error and superseders in three cases Town of Cass versus C P Hamrick Pocahontas county state against Estin Kaye Randolph county and Humphrey Manufacturing Co against City of Randolph county Also announced Russia Moscow to Kiev rail service reduced to one train weekly
The article reports coal price increases up to 1.75 a ton amid a commerce department inquiry into possible undue pricing. The Bituminous Coal Operators Association appoints Joseph E. O'Toole to liaison duties with the department. Secretary Davis discusses general strike conditions with operators from Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Charleston June 5 Sealed proposals will be opened tomorrow by the state road commission on about forty road and bridge projects costing about two million dollars. Chairman Fortney said bids have come from more than 200 contractors and forecast lower prices due to freight rate declines. Bids will be opened at the Kanawha county courthouse.
Richmond Virginia June 5 The United States circuit court of appeals holds coal seized in transit during the war must be compensated based on owner loss not mine or transport cost. Judge Martin A Knapp with Judge C A Woods concurring announced the opinion.
Medical claims describe iron as essential for red blood, color in cheeks, clear skin, and vitality. Nuxated Iron is promoted as a guaranteed remedy with a money back offer after two weeks.
A dialogue laden excerpt describes Ruth, Garrick, Glenn, and Ruth's romance amid a wireless culture centered on Rock Ledge's Radio Central. The scene moves toward a boat race on Puck Harbor and hints at illicit plans on the upper deck, while a courtroom summary weighs federal jurisdiction and Sherman act implications of a district strike.
The court upholds that organized labor unions may be sued in federal courts under the Sherman Act. It notes unions function as powerful, united entities with wide impact and underscores that individual members can be liable for unlawful acts. The decision discusses the legal status of unincorporated labor groups and the implications for strikes and liability.
A graduating class listened to a stirring sermon urging noble aims and “clean fight” as they begin new lives. The service included a responsive reading and a choral performance of Hark Hark My Soul with notable soloists and a strong choir, though tinged with sadness at parting longtime friends.
The ceremony featured E. E. Knight from the state department of education speaking on The Problems of Obtaining on Education. James B. Kahle from the board of education presented promotion certificates to seventy two pupils, highlighting the strong performance of the students from Ramsay Wade and Fairview schools.
Wrightstown New Jersey June 5 Major Mario Wheeler Nicholson was convicted by a court martial at Camp Dix on a charge alleging Prussianism within the army. The trial centered on violations of wartime discipline and loyalty standards.
Alfred Barker of 1061 Avondale St Liverpool Ohio reports Foley's Honey and Tar eased a seven to eight week bronchial cough. He says it soothed and helped his family sleep and will recommend the remedy.
About 300 Belmont county miners marched on the Barth and Rennie coal mine at Lansing Ohio after learning two men were put to work loading 1920 mined coal. Deputy sheriffs from St Clairsville arrived as the crowd gathered and the two workers agreed to quit to avert trouble.
Rudolf Valentino, the screen star famed for romantic roles, was cleared of bigamy after a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. Justice Handy dismissed the felony complaint for insufficient evidence, though prosecutors may still seek an indictment from the grand jury.
Charleston West Virginia June 6 Attorney General E T England defended his courtroom testimony in the Blizzard trial saying he asked to be excused but could not refuse a court subpoena He said he only answered questions posed and his testimony was not voluntary A daily sale helps service we give our best help us
Williamson, the wonderful business town, proclaims the large Black Diamond production around Williamson. Investment in West Williamson lots is a money-making proposition marketed by SPECIALIST West Williamson Lots.
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