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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
3
Walton Sudduth company awarded seven mile contract to extend Virginian railway from Wilmore to Gilbert in Wyoming and Mingo counties. The line will include a 1300 foot tunnel and connect with Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio at Gilbert.
George B. Safford of the Anti Saloon League attacked the Cook county Republican committee decision to sponsor a wet or dry referendum in Illinois this November. He said the move aims to embarrass Ruth Hanna McCormick and help her Democratic opponent James Hamilton Lewis.
Senator Steck of Iowa declares himself a protection Democrat in a statement through the Democratic national committee. He denounces the pending tariff bill as a fraud or crime and says he will vote against it, criticizing Grundy system manipulation and a raid on consumers' pockets.
William M. Flint aged 66, former Randolph County commissioner and ordained Presbyterian minister, died in Elkins West Virginia on June 5.
George H. Miller George Mc Culloch and J. K. Godsey all of Bluefield and W. H. Long of Mullens have obtained limited commercial pilot licenses. Tests were conducted here Wednesday by O D Murphy inspector for the department of commerce. W P Hawley passed private pilot license exam and Bill Duff renewed transport license. All successful applicants trained at the Bluefield airport.
Kenneth Rortner of Grafton was taken to Elkins for a rum running trial in U S district court. Deputies said a Graf ton woman on his bond withdrew the surety of 1590 dollars, leading to his arrest near Graf ton.
In Bellaire Ohio on June 5 a truck heavily loaded with lumber failed its clutch and plunged forty feet down a steep embankment. Driver Charles G Powell 20 died. his brother was seriously injured while two other relatives escaped. Charles remained on the careening vehicle and was killed.
Viola Barton once a circus novelty performer, weighing 370 pounds, obtains a divorce from Arthur C Barton alleging cruelty. She says mistreatment caused her weight decline and led to job loss, noting she weighed 512 pounds at marriage six years ago and cites intoxication and attention to other women as specifics.
Morgantown West Virginia experiences 89 degree heat as a warm spell continues. State and county officials monitor for forest fires in the Cheat Mountain range as the season remains dry and hot.
A collection of notices from Bluefield detailing a June pre-opening dance with Harry Price and his troupe, funeral for Robert Payne at Elks' club, a Bluefield commandery conclave with officer installations, and joint memorial services at Grace church with meetings at Red Men's hall.
Former governor urges repeal of the Day Amendment and condemns the current GOP leadership. He characterizes the Republican congress and president as ineffective and fears a return to Jefferson, Jackson, and Wilson principles. He criticizes the Anti Saloon League as politicized and promotes prison reform and accountability after a fatal London farm fire incident.
Denver mining man Dennis J. Phillips Jr. was killed when a case of dynamite exploded in his car. His wife and two year old daughter were found safe. Police believe the dynamite ignited by a bump, as Phillips planned to move the explosive to a mountain homesite. He was 23.
Prince Carol informs General Averescu of an immediate change in living arrangements and separation from his French companion. The move is seen as a step toward his return to Romania with a plan to come home as a prince who renounces his claim to the throne. Minister Titulescu urged tolerance to ease his reintegration and political concerns.
In Chicago on June 5 a homemade bomb exploded in Kelly Junior High School's chemistry lab. Pupils fled in a panic as two boys were injured Joseph Bazedonie 12 suffered severe burns and Stanley Balicki 15 lost a left hand. The source notes Bazedonie brought the device to school and teachers could not determine its origin.
William W. Willock Jr., 22, testifies in supreme court that since his November marriage to a chambermaid he has lived with her in the gardener's house on his father’s Long Island Syosset estate. He reports average weekly expenses of 30 dollars and says his father gives only 20 dollars a month though providing rent and utilities. The testimony is in a 500000 breach of promise suit filed by Catherine McCormack, another servant in the same household.
Huntington W V June 5 Raising of wickets at dam No 41 near Portsmouth Ohio tonight ended a temporary tie up of Ohio river boat traffic due to low water. Boats clearing sand bars included the Senator Cordill Ed Kenna A C Ingersoll Otto Marmet and Henry G Alger. Wickets lowered again to pass Monongahela downstream with steel barges.
Dispatches report the Parahybe state police suffer 25 fatalities in a clash near Agua Branca with rebel forces. Rebels seized a large arms and ammunition depot amid ongoing fighting with Deputy Jose Pereira’s forces, with numerous casualties on both sides.
At the fortieth reunion in Biloxi Mississippi the United Confederate Veterans unanimously rejected the Grand Army of the Republics offer to march with the Southern Army if the Confederate flag was omitted. Major General John B Kennedy of Tuscaloosa Alabama introduced the resolution. General L W Stephens of Coushatta Louisiana was elected commander in chief of the Confederate veterans to succeed R A Sneed. Charles T Norman of Richmond Virginia was elected commander of the Song of Confederate veterans.
Boston report notes Harry Seibold nicknamed Socks returns to the majors after years in the minors. Once with the Athletics, he faded, but in 1928 he led International League pitchers for the Cubs before a Boston transfer. This season he opened with seven wins in nine starts and completed all nine.
Rev. John Cook of Logan West Virginia failed in his $100000 damages suit against Dr. L M Phillips of Wheeling Ohio County circuit court returned a verdict for the defendant after the jury deliberated about an hour and a half.
A Dublin conference photo shows Col Russell president of the Irish Aero club Captain Kingsford Smith famed pilot and Captain Saul aerial navigator. They expect to depart Ireland for America within two months on a perilous air westward crossing.
Dr. B. E. Mains of Purdue reports eleven years of searching for leaf rust resistant wheat, a disease costing U.S. farmers around 16 million annually. Promising lab strains have been tested in Australia, China, Holland, England, Russia, Czecho Slovakia, Argentina and Bolivia, with field tests to follow and milling tests for commercial variety selection pending.
F L Ray, 28, was knocked between tracks when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio railroad engine at South Parkersburg. The engine and four freight cars passed over him leaving cuts on his head and cinders embedded in his face. he was hospitalized for treatment.
Col. Roberto Fierro the Mexican aviator and mechanic Arnulfo Cortez will depart Kelly Field at 7 am Friday for a non stop flight to Mitchell Field New York. He aims to arrive late Friday afternoon and then attempt another nonstop flight to Mexico City after a brief stay.
Chicago June 5 Samuel Gold Norman Resnick and Seymour Pellar were found guilty by a criminal court jury of kidnapping Theodore Kopelman and extorting $4000. Kopelman was seized February 28 and held three days near Trevor Wisconsin.
Washington June 5 A report on alleged liquor found in a Dallas hotel room used by R B Creager Republican national committeeman from Texas was inserted in the Congressional Record by Senator Brookhart. Senator Connally questioned the propriety on the Senate floor but withdrew after Brookhart’s remark about wanting the president to know the kind of referee he has. Brookhart said Creager was protecting liquor in the state and cited an affidavit describing the discovery.
Goodykoonts Drug Co now offers Mc Coy’s Cod Liver Extract Tablets with a money back guarantee. The sugar coated tabs claim to restore weight and vitality by supplying vitamins from cod liver oil, promising increased flesh and strength for underweight men women or children. Packaged as 60 tablets for 60 cents.
Dr J E Johnston aged 65 was held for court on conspiracy and false procurement of monies for claiming to diagnose and cure unseen patients by radio. His secretary Miss Ethel Messing, 40, was held on a conspiracy charge.
Miss Dano Morris a 21 year old former Follies dancer filed a $200000 breach of promise suit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Charles T Davis a wealthy Tejunga California resident. She says Davis who is said to be worth $2500000 sent her $500 and persuaded her to move from Cleveland Ohio on March 23 after promising marriage. She found upon arrival he was already married.
Morgantown West Virginia June 5 West Virginia Universitys experiment station field day will be held here August 13 Dr Fred Fromme dean of the college of agriculture announced today Over 500 farmers are expected to attend
Richmond announces a $2.2 million contract for a 6,300 foot tunnel between Big Bend and Hilldale to double track the C and O main line. Haley Chisholm and Morrie of Charlottesville win the bid. Work to start after equipment assembly with an 18 month timeline.
West Palm Beach, June 6. Mrs Mary Elizabeth Brooks was granted a final decree of divorce from Reginald Brooks, a New York and Palm Beach clubman. She charged he kept alarm clocks at their Palm Beach home and set them to sound hourly, and that he paraded through the house ringing cowbells and performed other acts that she said harmed her health.
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