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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1931
Page
11
A brief compilation of biblical reflections cites 1 Peter 2:14 praising rulers as instruments for punishing evildoers and commends the idea that many transgressions go unpunished, as noted by Lucan in a separate line.
William Red Hill completed three trips through the lower Niagara Rapids in a barrel and declares never again. He walked away with no payoff after a promised movie deal failed, arguing society overvalues thrill seeking and hero worship while rewarding unearned wealth.
The MacIntosh and Bland naturalization ruling, five to four, denies citizenship to two aliens who refuse to bear arms. Editorials call it dangerous. Heywood Broun argues conscience cannot be erased by law. Debates hinge on duties to country, defense needs, and the rights of individuals to refuse military service.
Miss Flora Taylor wed Ward Surface at the Argabright home on Pulaski street. W I Overstreet, longtime Bluestone inn owner at Bramwell, closed the establishment. W C Given married Hess Mc Culloch at the bride’s parents’ home near South Bluefield. Gasoline tank explosion at Williamson caused about 50000 dollars in damage. KB Bailey and others purchased the D T Carr farm spanning 800 acres. Wilson R Farrar elected mayor of Williamson.
A speaker questions punishing fear in war urging that defense rests on each citizen's ability. They argue national security outweighs personal objections and that state needs support despite individual scruples, aligning defense with law and majority sentiment.
University of Illinois researchers Mary K Heiner and N M Venner compare graphs and curves to household dishwashing. They advocate stacking dishes until evening to save time, but critics argue psychology and peace of mind matter more than efficiency.
The Supreme Court brands Minnesota's anti press law unconstitutional, upholding broad First Amendment protection. Justices Brandeis Holmes and Stone align with liberal views. Hughes and Roberts join in a ruling based on the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision frames press freedom as essential public service. Ohio State Journal.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains glanders, a germ driven disease mainly in horses, but occasionally affecting humans and other animals. With transmission from horses, control relies on destroying infected animals and disinfecting stables while exposed animals are observed. Treatment focuses on draining abscesses surgically.
Hollywood columnist Ben Lyon recounts his attempt to obtain James Jeffries autograph on a George Bellows lithograph showing a Reno 1910 Johnson Jeffries bout. Jeffries, friendly yet blunt, signed after a struggle, but not before he scrapped the pen.
Jeffries autographs a litheograph while Ben unveils a dramatic print showing a huge Black man Johnson over a crumpled white man as the referee counts the fatal ten. The image shocks Ben and prompts a stark reaction as the crowd absorbs the brutal scene.
Auction sales are more than a hobby for Lyon they are a habit. He bought his first Bellows lithograph long ago and some pieces now fetch $1000 or more. Ben has become cautious since becoming auction conscious. Before marriage he bought a vacuum for $25 that failed after a week.
Amanda Lee Beaumont, 45, dean of women at Marshall College, died in her dormitory room in Huntington. She had been ill for months and doctors said heart disease caused her death. A maid found her dressed for chaperoning a fraternity dance.
In New York on June 5, Gilbert Swan recalls his visit to a Manhattan beauty temple run by Elizabeth Arden. He details Arden’s rise from Florence Nightingale Graham to a cosmetic magnate earning about $700,000 yearly, her flamboyant red door, Maine estate with aquaplanes and motorboats, and a English butler uniform.
Chicago headlines report conditions returning to normal as Cook County teeters near insolvency. The column notes a surge in auto junk parts trade, asserting turnover remains high despite slower sales. The quirks of humor and social observation thread through the piece.
Bristol June 5 A natural gas well nine miles from Bristol in Scott county Va was brought in Thursday by Davis Elkins and associates who have drilled for a year Gas struck at 2850 feet and the force broke the derrick cable hurled drilling gear upward and scattered sandstone over a large area, Donald T Stant attorney for the operating company said.
June 5 Cleveland. Federal Judge Samuel H. West ordered continued operation of Empire Steel corporation plants at Mansfield Niles and Cleveland. C H Henkey president receiver received the order. Four major creditors have their claims totaling 876348 waived in priority.
Cambridge Mass June 5 Solon I Bailey 77 died today He was professor emeritus of the astronomy department Harvard University and former director of the Harvard Observatory His research helped identify numerous nebulae and clusters and set standards used by Dr Harlow Shapley in measuring the size and scope of the universe
Washington columnist Kirke Simpson notes the Rapidan season at the presidential Town Hall is a symbol of favor. Cabinet members face demands to reduce spending while avoiding difficult refusals to job seekers, making the stay a delicate balance of prestige and austerity in hard times.
The piece notes R. Hoover has private humor not shown in official remarks. It says he joked about keeping medals in his desk to reward loyal supporters and lamented that a president cannot hang a few people without stating reasons. No records of who was under discussion are found.
The War Department outlines a planned war industry director to direct food and fuel, with an advisory council including War and Navy secretaries, a selective service chief, a labor administrator, and a public relations head. A central rail system plan and industrial boards would coordinate demand and supply, with labor policy stressing voluntary cooperation and employment services.
West Virginia notes resignation of State Police Superintendent Harry L. Brooks effective June 30. Charleston hearing date set for June 10 on ousting state compensation commissioner Lee Ott. Parkersburg creeks flood, two houses damaged and a garage carried away. Spencer suit involving F F McIntosh Sr. dismissed for lack of action. Charleston jail release for Boyd E. Cain for contempt. Charles Town burns death of James J. Skinner Jr. Bear Mountain miners strike with 300 workers. Weirton road crews ordered to dynamite after midnight. Wheeling judge hears merger-related dismissals. Wheeling Harry Smith among 23 charged in motor theft ring, denies knowledge of stolen cars.
A North Carolina discovery advertises B-C as a fast relief for headaches and nervous pain. The two-drug pharmacists claim it soothes various pains within minutes, with no low mood or after effects, sold at 10c or 25c in drug stores or soda fountains.
Toronto June 5 A A Brill New York psychiatrist argued Lincoln was a schizoid maniac with a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde split. Dr J Moreno New York challenged Brill saying psychoanalysis not ready for Lincoln and that stories from contemporaries may be biased.
Brooks faces multiple charges of partisan conduct and misusing department resources. A committee report favored removal while Republican delegate Fazenbaker dissented. Brooks did not testify, later denying the charges. Byrne claimed testimony fully sustained the accusations.
In every city independent merchants drive growth through years of struggle and hard work. Their history highlights unselfish service to the community and a continual strive to provide value to customers and neighbors alike.
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