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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1926
Page
7
Williams reports that the ongoing miners' strike extends into a new phase as a government restriction order is issued today. The measure targets operations affecting the mining sector and signals intensified official action.
A brief item notes that inland bodies of water in Britain require a permit for certain activities unless a public ferry is involved.
A jury in Marshall County Circuit Court ruled a surety bond filed for over 30000 of Marshall funds connected to the Bank of Bentwood valid. Judge P D Morris directed the verdict ending Sheriff Fred McNich’s bid for 30000 against bank directors. Edward Covey, named director, had a 90000 claim set aside after failing to appear.
In the action the defendants include John T. Smal W B Leach Thomas P Deegan W B Leach and Joseph F Ward. Leach and Ward are serving state prison terms for admitted part in wrecking the Benwood bank.
Mrs. Mourning, 72, married 19 year old Hinton Matthews, a seaman from Chuckatuck, after her two prior husbands T Ivy and John Mourning. Friends urged against the match but she hopes for lasting happiness. Matthews had lived near her home in the east end. The couple’s nuptials follow years of city farming and cherry trees cherished by local children.
Washington June 8 Senator Reed Republican Pennsylvania disclosed to the senate during a debate on a civil service bill that former Prohibition Director Baird of Pennsylvania used secret methods. Reed said Baird had an arrangement with telephone operators to listen in on conversations of people suspected of being ignorant.
A speaker claimed leaders of western Pennsylvania SS used agents who provided through information that would be impossible under civil service rules, implying improper employment practices.
After a ten month delay the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh will be built with lower height and smaller base than originally planned. The cathedral form and design remain the same though changes stem from making the biary a separate building due to a $1,000,000 bequest by Miss Mary O Hara Darlington. Architect Charles Clauder estimates three years for construction with no start date yet.
Washington June 8 An elections committee unanimously recommended discarding the Bailey contest against Representative Walters Republican of Johnstown Pa. The lengthy inquiry into alleged irregularities and fraud in the 1924 election concluded Walters should keep the seat. Bailey trailed 63 votes to Walters after a 1 1/2 year dispute. The committee’s report remains to be acted upon.
The house acted on the unanimous recommendation and it was forecast Walters would retain his seat with little opposition.
In New York on June 8 John Clason a cook opened fire at an east Fourteenth street beauty parlor wounding four women and causing a stampede. He killed himself after the attack triggered by Mrs Mary Olason’s refusal to divorce him. Several others escaped through a window.
Glen Alden Coal Company announces a five dollar per share dividend for the first half of 1926 payable June 10. The prior semi annual rate was 3.50, with the last payment on December 21, 1925. Directors said future dividends would be declared quarterly but gave no rate.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a nearly always effective remedy for itching and skin conditions including eczema and rashes. It claims rapid relief, clear skin, and overnight improvement of blemishes, with safe antiseptic liquid suitable for anytime use. Available in small 60c and large $1.00 bottles.
Secretary Wilbur announced Admiral C C F Hughes will become commander in chief of the United States fleet succeeding Admiral B S Robison on September 4. Robison assigned to Page Sound Navy Yard Bremerton Washington as commandant of the thirteenth naval district. Vice Admiral R H Jackson to succeed Hughes, and Rear Admiral L R DeSteigner to lead the battleship division with rank of vice admiral.
Washington June 8. President Coolidge nominated Jeffer son Meyers a Democrat from Oregon to the shipping board. Meyers, a former state treasurer, was presented by Senator McNary to succeed E. Haney who resigned recently.
A brief London dispatch notes the urgent need to conserve coal amid shortages and rising demand. Officials urge households and industries to limit usage and switch to efficient measures.
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