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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
4
Local ads list coal and supply merchants, farmers markets, bake sale at Walnut Grove Cemetery, piano studio open for pupils, band class at Fairview, and Masonic notice. Also features grocery specials, live stock and fruit stands, and a Bluefield Gun Club shoot this afternoon at 2.00.
Louis Spanos formerly ran the Victory Lanch and ery and now appears at the Busy Bee Restaurant as a proprietor. He will be ready to render Sosy service and customers are promised a warm welcome in Bluefield with reasonable prices at the most popular local spot.
Representative Britten a Republican incumbent from Illinois ninth district introduced a house resolution calling for a federal investigation into alleged gangster activity and ballot intimidation in the Chicago Republican primary Bertha Baur opposed him. He said rights were abridged and precinct committeemen forced to alter ballots under threat of death. Justice officials declined comment noting limited federal reach over primaries.
Ray Davis a twelve year old colored boy was struck by an electric motor while crossing the Norfolk and Western tracks at Coopers Friday afternoon. He lost both arms and was taken to Bluefield for treatment at the Bluefield sanitarium before being moved to Lomax hospital on Bland Street. His condition was very critical last night.
An advertisement promotes a seventh daughter with a wea l typed as reading past present and future in life business love and trouble She claims to settle love quarrels aid speedy marriages reveal secrets and advise on lawsuits health divorce and family issues Hours are 9 a m to 9 p m Prices are reasonable and urges readers to call.
The third annual Norfolk and Western mechanical association picnic for the Pocahontas Division will be held today in Pisgah Virginia. A special train runs from Bluefield station at 8 30 am arriving 9 20 am and returning after 6 10 pm. The program includes speeches by G Morris A Rein hard and Judge Cassell with band concerts and various contests and prizes for participants.
Mrs T B Moore reunites with daughter Mrs Lula Garrett on Princeton road. Miss Blanche Mills, transient, formerly of Bluefield, is in the city staying at the West Virginian hotel. Miss Harriet Cooney of Lima Ohio departs Bluefield around June 15 after leading the Thornton Laird millinery. Mrs George Gay and Mrs Thomas Miller travel from Elkhorn for shopping. Major local students prepare for summer studies at Concord College and Columbia University. Mrs O B French to Charleston for institute instructors conference.
Prosecuting Attorney Counts and his assistant Reno Howard questioned ten witnesses in McDowell County as part of a Barker assault case, consolidating information already secured. The proceedings stress that such attacks will not be tolerated by the county authorities.
A stream of visitors from across the county fills the McDowell County courthouse corridors as families of imprisoned men, wives and children, anxiously await court reports. Many are unaware of their relatives’ Klan involvement and express shock upon learning the charges.
Paris June 11 Premier Briand’s newspaper statement ends prompts for a national union cabinet. His reply rejects enlarging the cabinet and undermines coalition plans. Franklin-Boullien says he will not interpellate the government now. Government will introduce financial measures soon for parliament to decide on its ability to handle the crisis.
Julia Wood a 23 year old vaudeville actress and Wesley Barry 18 the movie star obtained a marriage license in Newark New Jersey. They say love at first sight followed by plans to marry Monday night at Wood's home and then head to Hollywood for a new life in bungalow housekeeping.
In Chicago on June 11 Judge Harry B. Miller prepared for night sessions if needed as jurors were chosen for the Durkin murder trial. The second panel was sworn in after 275 veniremen were examined, with Irma Sullivan Durkin failing to appear. Durkin seeks to improve standing with Betty Werner, a key prosecution witness.
Mrs. Albert Loeb visited her son Richard Loeb at Joliet State Prison on his twenty‑first birthday. The confined inmate appeared thin and worn after nearly two years in confinement. They embraced in the visiting room as Loeb spoke with his mouth full during the half hour encounter.
A coroner's jury investigates the death of Walter Brooks after a shooting. Police pursue suspect Reynolds who plans to surrender to Virginia authorities. An inquest is begun in Bluefield, Virginia, as Brooks's family learns of the tragedy. the youth had been staying with his uncle in Alift town.
Fairbanks, Alaska June 11 Captain George Hubert Wilkins and four other Detroit Arctic expedition members depart by Alaskan railroad for the states after a vain bid to reach land by flying over the Arctic Ocean north of Alaska. Lt Carl Bilson remains a week to store airplanes and gear. Wilkins may return in August with new engines while Major Lanphier and Sergeant Wisely observe, and others join the rail journey toward Point Barrow.
Martin testified to $28,285 paid for watchers and $79,918 spent at the Pittsburg headquarters. He described price cuts as a bank-like run keeping him busy six days and said he received no compensation for his labors. Kenna denied the charges.
A contentious exchange unfolds as counsel notes a number of men involved in the amendment dispute. Senator Reed counters by saying Wheeler is far from truthful, accusing him of inaccuracy as he often does.
New York crowds celebrate as six red hat cardinals arrive to attend the Eucharistic Congress in Chicago. The group includes Cardinal Bonzano papal legate and representatives from Ireland France Spain Austria and Hungary. They stay in New York days before a special Cardinal train to Chicago.
Sam Bendel the Jewish actor sentenced to deportation to Poland for moral turpitude received a stay of execution from the United States district court in San Francisco. The stay was ordered on a show cause hearing returnable Monday as Bendel himself was expected to arrive from the East. The deportation was tied to a government case connected to a former actress he later married.
The eighteen year old Walter Clonch son of Newton Clonch drowned in the Kanawha river while fishing from an old row boat without oars. The boat drifted into a swift current and sank. Clonch jumped to swim to shore but disappeared after only a few yards.
Weston West Virginia June 11 W L Woofler rig builder died here today from injuries suffered after being struck by a timber at work near Forth ton recently He sustained internal injuries and numerous bruises from the accident at the job site
Dr John G Doutsen announced that Dean J W Madden of West Virginia University College of Law has joined the University of Pittsburg Law School faculty. The appointment was made public tonight by Chancellor Doutsen and marks a new era for the law school faculty.
Melvin A. Taylor of the First National Bank of Chicago warns at the National Association convention that a lasting working agreement between workers and operators is needed to prevent government control. He notes coal's 4 percent of national wealth spread across 29 states and calls for industry self reform while opposing federal regulation aimed at coal.
James Mortimer Montgomery 71 longtime general president of the Sons of the Revolution from 1914 to 1923 died at his New York home. He also served as incorporator vice president secretary and historian of the society.
The speaker pledges to carry out the will of voters by pushing farm relief and legislative attention toward workers. He defines worker as clerks, stenographers, professionals, and all who labor.
Wesleyans prepare to face a Virginia side team in their new uniforms with names on the front. The article notes the players are ready for the upcoming matchup and the team’s fresh look.
The Weslerans visit Safety First ball park as the rainia Side tossers seek revenge after a season opener win. Local boys may field Shumaker and Hawley as primary batters with Sheets Broyles and Jackson on reserve. admissions barred.
Store announces discounts and terms on pianos this month with a large assortment including Thor Baldwin model and multiple Howard York Livingston Monarch and Kimball player pianos in mahogany or oak finishes. One Kimball player priced at 8275.00.
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