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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
1
The auditorium hosted the first annual commencement sermon by Dr. J. R. Gunn marking a key event in the institution. Exercises began at ten this morning as part of the democracy task observance.
A 10 a m ceremony directed by Jas Elmer Brown featured hymns Holy Holy Holy Stand up for Jesus and Alma Mater. Rev T S Hamilton offered invocation and Rev S W Moore gave benediction. Dr Henry Louis Smith delivered Supreme Task of Democracy address. Pres Lansdell and Rev Stinson led the program with diplomas, musical performances by Mr Brown Miss Mitchell and Mr Paollello.
Dr Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee to deliver the principal address on The Supreme Task of Democracy. Dr R A Lansdell of Bluefield College to discuss The Present and Future of Bluefield College. Music by James Elmer Brown and Bland Street Male Quartette mark the climax of two days of exercises.
Prague report states former Bulgarian premier Stam boultsky was arrested by his military bodyguard per Prager Presse. The incident is dated June 11 and originates from Prague Czechoslovakia.
The court held that no state may prohibit or restrain export of its natural products in interstate commerce. Ohio and Pennsylvania sued West Virginia over gas flows, with Justices Holmes McReynolds and Brandeis dissenting. Justice Van Devanter led the majority, stressing a unified national commerce and congressional power. The decision blocks state restrictions that divert gas to local consumers and interfere with cross border trade.
The U S Supreme Court declares the Kansas law creating an industrial relations court unconstitutional to fix wages in packing houses. Chief Justice Taft holds the act violates the fourteenth amendment by restricting contract liberty and due process for both employers and workers. The decision centers on arbitration and compelled contracts within essential industries.
Charleston West Virginia June 11. The senate and house debated resignations of budget conferees after rejection of a supplemental itemized budget from the board of public works. Both chambers passed a resolution to allow the conferees to hire a stenographer to report deliberations as tensions rose over itemization and seating.
About a hundred students enroll in West Virginia University summer school in Bluefield ahead of June 12 start. Temporary seats for up to a thousand, convocation at Adams Street Methodist church features Dr. Henry Louis Smith on Civilization's Peril The Teacher to the Rescue with Prof. Beckett to sing and educators to speak.
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. reports to the Federal Council of Churches that the eight hour day has raised output per worker and reduced cost per ton since its five year adoption. J F Welborn states gains benefit both stockholders and employees and contrasts with the Institute's report opposing a twelve hour day.
Seven killed with many missing and thousands homeless as floods hit Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Damages exceed $5 million with Arkansas City and Winfield suffering heavy losses. boxing hero Jess Willard credited with rescues at Branch 101.
The federal circuit court of appeals has approved the Interstate Commerce Commission order allowing Southern Pacific to retain control of Central Pacific by lease and stock ownership under conditions. Judge Walter H. Sanborn said the court did not believe the Supreme Court had considered the Transportation Act of 1920. A final decree is expected after hearings on form of the decision. The case drew arguments from J M Beck and SP counsel, with Justice Department seeking a rehearing.
John J Tierney a leader in opening and developing the coal field at Pocahontas is mourned by thousands of coal men. He was prominent in securing fuel supply and in expanding markets across the country and abroad.
John J. Tierney a prominent soft coal operator died at his Newtown home. He served as treasurer and director of the National Coal Association and held officer and stockholder positions in several coal firms. He led Powhatan Coal and Coke Co Sharondale Ky Sharon Coal and Coke Co Powhatan W Va and Tierney Coal Co Powhatan W Va. Born 1857 in New Castle Pa his funeral is set for St Patricks Philadelphia with burial in Newtown.
John J Tierney a leading Pocahontas field engineer died Monday at the Belgravia Hotel Philadelphia after a year of illness. Born August 29 1857 in New Castle Schuylkill County Pa he held top posts with Crozer Crozer Land and Pocahontas companies and guided coal and coke operations across the field.
Police announce that Chris Connell confessed to the slaying of Helena Drachmann in Youngstown after an anonymous threat letter and a note directing police to the culvert where her body was found.
Washington reports say the Treasury will strictly enforce the Supreme Court ruling barring beverage liquor from U S territorial waters. Customs was instructed to seal liquor stores on ships and deny lawful wine rations if found in crews possession.
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America reviews a New York local's ultimatum calling for a three year wage contract. The local union 25 votes to strike within 48 hours if publishers do not negotiate immediately. International officers weigh the vote amid disputes over member turnout and term acceptance.
After eight years Bluefield loses in a U S Supreme Court decision reversing a West Virginia valuation of 460000 on Bluefield Water Works plant. Court holds six percent return too low and bases value on actual present worth, with costs awarded against city and commission.
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