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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
3
A coroner's jury was convened after midnight on the Virginia side to investigate a fatal shooting at the fair grounds last night. Reports indicate a violent incident ending in death at the event.
In Beaver High School’s annual inter club event between Pierian and Alexandrian Societies the Pierians captured the H I L Shott trophy for most points. Harriet Hyman of the Alex sandrians won the Foland essay medal and Jerome Katz of the Pierians won the Craton contest. Debating honors went to Pierians with Elinor Ritz and Trixie Peters in the reading contest.
Five hundred is sought to complete Bland Road funding and cover promised sums. The notice lists donors and contributors from local firms and individuals, urging prompt payment to finish the project.
Washington reports the McNary farm relief bill nears a Senate vote with multiple amendments. Caraway would bar benefits for nonpaying producers, Cummins seeks a board threshold, Robinson and Lenroot propose alternative funding and stabilization measures to support cooperative marketing and surplus exports.
Chicago June 11 Former Secretary E T Meredith says the Brookhart nomination signals a protest by Iowa farmers and the state as a whole against repressive policies since 1860. He notes protests echo in Idaho Montana Georgia and New York and predicts the next Iowa senator may be a Democrat.
Sanford B. Dole, first governor under American rule and only president of the Republic of Hawaii, was buried with high honors today in Honolulu after dying at his home Tuesday.
In Welch McDowell county a special grand jury convened to probe the Tuesday assault on Charles T. Barker, Norfolk and Western conductor, seized ten witnesses including Barker. Judge Strother cited the Red Man’s act to press a thorough inquiry and warned secrecy until trial in July.
Senator Neely of West Virginia, a Democrat, warned in Washington that no socialistic coal legislation would pass the Senate if it remains until November 15 to address the English impeachment matter. He cited a newspaper editorial urging coal control and criticized New York’s stance, insisting government control over all coal produced.
The Senate passed statewide road funding totaling 165 million dollars with annual appropriations to 1929. The measure provides 75 million dollars for roads and 20 million for national forests and parks.
Washington reports a backfire at the Capitol over a letter saved by Democratic members from New York’s E. Wadeworth to a Republican opposing prohibition. Republicans debate expunging the letter from the record as Speaker Longworth weighs the move amid splits in party lines.
Fairmont W Va June 11 at the fifty fifth annual commencement of Fairmont State School a class of 157 graduates received diplomas Forty two college degrees were awarded and 115 completed the standard normal department work Those receiving A B degrees wore caps and gowns Dr William M Davidson superintendent of Pittsburg schools delivered The abundant life as the address.
The House names Republicans Porter of Pennsylvania Lehrbach Wainwright of New York and Woodrum Bloom Democrats as members of the greeting committee for Commander Byrd on his return from becoming the first to reach the North Pole by air.
June 11 report from the White House forecasts President Coolidge will select the five members of the new rail mediation board under the Watson Parker act. The board replaces the abolished railroad labor board and will administer labor issues for railways.
London June 11 The British government sent a strong note to Moscow protesting Soviet funds said to assist workers during Britain’s general strike. The note claims the money came from the Soviet government to foster a movement to change Britain’s government and accuses official Russia of consent or connivance. The Russian embassy denies sending funds and Britain says it did not consult the Augelan embassy.
Haiti's President Louis Borno arrived in New York as the first Haitian head of state to visit the United States. He did not receive the expected salute and faced jeers from some Haitians, while US adviser W. W. Cumberland explained arrival timing caused the confusion. Borno called Haiti's situation excellent and said the visit aims to discuss problems and strengthen U S relations.
Senate hearings reveal at least 1.312 million spent in the 1920 Pennsylvania Republican primary. Key figures Grundy and Beidleman describe coalition debts and deficits as lawmakers tally campaign costs across counties.
Washington reports a proposed bill by Rep Bacon to grant complete separation of Moro provinces from Manila rule. The plan would create a Moro commission government with a president appointed official and a new capital at Za. Bacon criticizes Moro political status as pitiful and a mockery.
Paramarabo Dutch Guiana June 11 Bernardo Duggan Argentine sportsman flying from New York to Buenos Aires arrived here from Nickerie Dutch Guinea He left Georgetown British Vienna yesterday.
Chicago reports a deadly northern Illinois storm with three deaths and twenty injuries. Lightning struck a street car at Cicero, while two linemen drowned near Rockford during a cloudburst that flooded the Pecatonica river. A Freeport woman was killed by lightning as calls overwhelmed police and fire services.
Motorcycle policeman George H. Place escorting Crown Princess Louise of Sweden to Brooklyn swerved to avoid a crippled boy and was struck by the royal automobile. He was taken to a private hospital and later seen by Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus. Doctors reported only scalp cuts.
In New York on June 11, United States Commissioner O Neill dismissed charges against Second Captain Albert Fontaine and Fleet Lieutenant Jean Rochet of the French liner Paris for alleged liquor smuggling ashore. Assistant U S Attorney Ames A Farmer said evidence did not warrant holding the ship's officers after consult with AUSA O M Harlan in charge of prohibition enforcement.
Chicago June 11 A Chicago Journal report quotes Smith W Brookhart Iowa Republican Senate nominee saying influential Republican leaders urged harmony He travels to Washington and hopes to return if Iowa voters wish to be welcomed by all He says he aims to carry out Iowa Republicans dictum and seeks friends not enemies.
A 13 year old Walter Brooks was mortally wounded by a pistol shot at the Bluefield Fair Grounds. J B Reynolds part owner of a Bluefield drink stand and Ray Steele were held on bond while authorities pursue new inquest details.
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