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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1925

Page

15

Ingertre Aims for Advent Bay to Aid Amundsen Search

The steamship Ingertre bound for Spitzbergen carries airplanes for a search mission for Captain Roald Amundsen and his polar expedition. The captain received orders to sail to Advent Bay to deploy planes and begin a search, with a plan to meet the supply ship Farm and then return to King's Bay to report weather conditions as the air search proceeds. The vessel's position at noon was 75.8 north, 11:51 east, with 240 miles remaining to Advent Bay amid light fog and smooth seas.

Ingertre Spitzbergen Roald Amundsen Advent Bay Lotzek Holm Coles Bay Alexanderovsk Amundsen Tomorrohe King’s Bay Oslo Holm Bear Island

Windy Qualifiers Spark Upheaval at National Track Meet

In Chicago at Stagg Field the hot wind and a shower disrupted qualifying heats for the national collegiate meet. Upsets followed as many hurdlers were knocked off their rhythm with several athletes losing places due to wind swept hurdles. Snyder of Ohio and Davis of Washington and Lee advanced thanks to atmospheric aid, while Leister of Stanford posted the best high hurdles time. Eighteen schools were represented in the track qualifiers as finals are set for tomorrow afternoon.

Chicago Staggfield Snyder Ohio Vogel Oklahoma Davis Washington and Lee Leister Leland Stanford

Regular Shoot At Bluefield Gun Club This Afternoon

The Bluefield Gun Club holds its regular weekly shoot this afternoon at 1:30. Members planning to attend the baseball game may visit the traps for a pregame practice. New member contest is ongoing and visitors are welcome to watch from shaded seats behind the shooting platform.

Bluefield Gun Club

Poca Bramwell to Play Blue Grays Here Today

The Blue Grays meet Poca Bramwell this afternoon at the fair grounds in the sixth of their series. The Bluefield club trails by one game as another thrilling battle is expected. Vic Sorrell, rested, will face the visitors and Tarheel twirler should be in rare form. Lefty Thomas likely starts for MacMillan's crew.

Fair Grounds Bluefield Club Vic Sorrel Sorrell Art Club Lefty Thomas MacMillan Ciw

Miners die in April in West Virginia mines

Twenty six fatalities in West Virginia mines occurred in April across multiple counties. The list records American and foreign workers, including John Higgins, A J Moore, William Kane, Paul Buddlick, J J Solaski, and Grady Lane among others, with causes ranging from slate falls to gas explosions and railroad accidents.

West Virginia Greenbrier John Higgins Nelson Fuel Co McDowell A. J. Moore New River Poca Cons. Coal Co Loggn William M. Kane West Virginia Coal & Coke Co Logan Paul Buddlick MacBeth Logan Eagle J. J. Solaski Nicholas Fernandez Manuel Gonsalez Logan Eagle Collieries Raleigh J. J. Hale Eccles Crab Orchard Improvement Company Lewis Smith Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co Joe B. Smith United States Coal & Coke Co Mingo Frank Kulaski Turner Turner Coal Manuel Fernandes Thomas Flat Top Coal Mining Co Grady Lane Ralco Raleigh Fire Creek Coal Co Ignats Novorosk Chesapeake & Ohio Co D. W. Fannin Wilhelmina Wilhelming Collieries Co George Brooks Mona Mine West

Billy Evans Reflects On Baseball Uncertainty After Injury

Billy Evans notes the risk of sudden injury in baseball after Scott, who had eight years as a regular with perfect attendance, was benched and then hurt his throwing thumb in practice. He implies the sport’s unpredictability and the fragility of a long streak.

Scott

Track record broken at Altoona race track

Altoona Pa June 12 Pete De Paolo shattered the mile and a quarter saucer speed record finishing the lap in thirty four seconds at 132.32 miles an hour. This marks the fifth record broken as drivers qualify for tomorrow's automobile race.

Altoona Altoona Bowl Pete de Paolo

Course Pace Breaks Record By Day’s End

The report notes the course was run two miles faster than Duray’s time from yesterday, with overall pace improving compared with last year.

Duray

Hardship Prospects for States on Income Taxes

Washington reports President Coolidge favors federal retirement from inheritance taxes but warns states would face revenue gaps if compelled to drop income taxes. Senator Smoot supports separating tax fields, leaving inheritance taxes to states and income taxes to the federal government, amid practical difficulties.

Washington Coolidge Smoot Senate Finance Committee

Miss Fritzie Stifel Reaches Women's Championship Final

Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania June 12 Miss Fritzie Stifel of the Wheeling County Club and Mrs Joseph Byddek of Buffalo advance to the finals of the women s championship tournament. Stifel beat Mrs Louise Mac Donald of Pittsburg four and two while Byddek defeated Mrs J H vea Oakmont by the same margin.

Cambridge Springs Fritzie Stifel Wheeling County Club Joseph Byddlek Buffalo New York Stifel Louise MacDonald Pittsburg Byddek J. H. Vea Oakmont

Morse Withdraws Appeal in Mail Fraud Indictment

E A Morse son of Charles W Morse withdraws his DC supreme court appeal from a habeas corpus dismissal and agrees to return to New York to answer an indictment alleging use of the mails to defraud in stock sales. He posted a $1000 bond for his New York appearance.

Washington E. A. Morse Charles W. Morse New York District of Columbia Supreme Court

French Garrisons Push Back in Morocco Evacuation Underway

Report from Spanish Morocco dated June 12 says civilians are being evacuated from Ouetzan as French forces fall back along the sector. Garrisons at Audar and Achirkanes reportedly retreated after destroying war materiel. infiltrations by rebellious tribesmen continue.

E! Arish Spanish Morocco Ouetzan Audar Achirkanes

Torrid Spell Moves East With Heat Wave Across Midwest

A six hour heat spell reaching 95 degrees moves eastward from Manitoba into the region between the Mississippi and Lake Michigan. Meteorologists warn cooling rains and strong winds follow the hot stretch.

Chicago Manitoba Mississippi Lake Michigan

Rochester vs Jersey City Result and Other Scores

International Association games list Rochester beating Jersey City 9 to 5 while Toronto won 3 to 1 against Baltimore and Buffalo triumphed 8 to 4 over Reading. Buffalo finished second after a 10 to 7 win over Reading. Syracuse fell 9 to 22 to Providence.

Rochester Jersey City Toronto Baltimore Buffalo Reading Syracuse Providence

Conlon Defeats Kelly in Altoona Fight Stop

Dick Conlon of Altoona won a decisive fight over S'd Kelly of New York in Altoona Pennsylvania. State boxing inspectors halted the bout in the seventh round to prevent further punishment to Kelly.

Conlon Kelly

Ten Round Draw Between Welterweights in Erle Pa

A ten round draw occurred in Erle Pennsylvania as welterweights Jimmy Ones of Youngstown Ohio and Tommy Reeman of New Orleans fought to a draw. The bout took place in June and drew local boxing fans to the arena.

Erle Jimmy Ones Youngstown Tommy Reeman New Orleans

Brast Named Internal Revenue Collector for West Virginia

Edn A. Brast of Parkersburg West Virginia was appointed internal revenue collector for West Virginia today by President Coolidge.

Brast Washington Edn A. Brast Parkersburg W. Va Internal Revenue West Virginia President Coolidge

Tierney Honored With School Society Election

Society notes from Page Four reveal that Tierney was chosen president of the class early in the school year. He is the son of Mrs. Laurence E. Tierney of the city as the honor was voted by faculty and student body at Tome School.

Tome School Tierney Laurence E. Tierney

Presbyterian Week Observed For YWCA Camp

Presbyterian Week will be observed during the Y W C A camp period and all girls over ten are eligible to attend. Those wishing to visit the camp during Presbyterian Week should notify Miss Grey Sellars or Mrs John Goodykoontz.

Marion Smith to sing at Christ Episcopal Church

Miss Marion Smith will perform a Sunday morning solo at Christ Episcopal Church, drawing parishioners to a morning service and music program.

Miss Smith Marion Smith Christ Episcopal

Born Friday A Fine Son Clifford Wayne Hawkins

A fine son, Clifford Wayne Hawkins, was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Preston Hawkins of Lewis Street.

Clifford Wayne Hawkins Preston Hawkins Lewis Street

Local residents and visitors head home or travel for summer

A parade of locals and relatives plan summers away or visits. Hammond Steele and Miss Anne Stifkin return to Morgantown for the break while Bertha Deaumer comes from Blacksburg after VPI finals. Others travel to Cleveland for a Rotary convention or to Slabfork and Tazewell for family visits.

Hammond Steele University of West Virginia Morgantown Bertha Deaumer Blacksburg Frank Walker St. Hildah's Charles Town Pauline Jennings Charleston L. M. Carper Third Street Anne Stifkin Cleveland Narcie Hankins Richlands Hankins Rs. R. FE. Clear Hilda Mary Saltville F. A. Taylor Rogers Street Gene Lay W. P. S. Blacksburg Bluefield Camp Meade Phyllis Penn Greensboro J. J. Penn Jiarold Porterfield H. D. Sink Lilly Blankenship Yards Om Hatfield W. T. Blankenship Williamson Lake McCoy Huntington Les Otey Edith Robert Hodges Galax Alice Evans University of Ohio G. C. Tucker Dudley Hutcherson Camp Pocahontas Norton University of Virginia Charlottesville Z. S. Cecil Staunton Ernest Cecil Zack Cecil Pittsburg W. C. Easley R. A. Farley Washington G. KB. Shumate W. M. Findlay Nemours

Visitors and Patients Move Through Bluefield Area Notes

Birmingham resident Mr Findlay joins family for move. Mrs Tincher of Berwind returns home after Bluefield sanitarium stay. Mrs Seagle and Miss Wygal visit from Pulaski. Clara Sizemore at Bluefield sanitarium. Edith Burge tonils removed at Bluefield. Various locals pass through Bluefield for treatment visits and hospital care. others attend Episcopal auxiliary events and church meetings.

BE. M. Tincher Berwind Bluefield Sanitarium D. C. Seagle Jillian Wygal Pulaski C. G. Day Clara Sizemore Crystal Edith Burge Lon Gilbert Hurley R. L. Lipscomb Roanoke West Virginian Hotel R. C. Fleshman Bobby Appomattox Fleshman E. B. Thompson Loran County W. Va Bluefield F. de Shaffer Princeton John Haldren Sol Kaufman Huntington J. Kenneth Sites Blacksburg H. E. Meador John F. Land Herbert Morrison Blue Sanitarium Co. W. Blizzard Freeman Cc. L. Burdett Lewisburg Henry Harry Kate Lee Bundy Burton Willis Sarver Yards Maidla Newberry St. Luke's Hospital Nora Newberry C. M. Stafford George W. Reedy Tazewell W. M. Trapnell Weston Christ Episcopal Church Dorsey Potter Clarksburg Kate Markle Norbert Markle Purdue University Lafayette Grace Lindley National Council Episcopal Church New York Woman's Auxiliary Taylor Vinson E. H. Easley J. Clark Killey Vivian J. W. Overstreet R. E. L. Strider Wheeling Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church

Dinner Guests For WV Medical Association Session

Dinner host Dr. Harry G. Steele welcomed a group of physicians at his home 801 North Street. Guests included Dr. B Brook Bland Jefferson Medical School Philadelphia Dr. Walter E. Dandy Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Dr. J W Preston Roanoke Dr. C H Maxwell Morgantown Dr. C R Ogden Clarksburg Dr. S D H Wise Parkersburg Dr. J R Bloss Huntington Dr. D A MacGregor Wheeling Dr. John N Simpson WVU Morgantown and Dr. W P Beane Keystone.

Harry G. Steele West Virginia State Medical Association North Street B. Brook Bland Jefferson Medical School Philadelphia Walter E. Dandy Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore J. W. Preston Roanoke C. H. Maxwell Morgantown C. R. Ogden Clarksburg S. D. H. Wise Parkersburg J. R. Bloss Huntington D. A. MacGregor Wheeling John N. Simpson West Virginia University W. P. Beane Keystone

Million Dollar Vet Hospital Site Approved at Marquam Hill

The Veterans' Bureau accepted a site for a million dollar veterans hospital on Marquam Hill Port Oregon. The land near the University of Oregon Medical School was acquired after negotiations led by Director Hines with President Coolidge.

Washington Veterans’ Bureau Marquam Hill Port Oregon Seem Aes University of Chi- Medical School Coolidge Anth Hines Bureau

Gay Stripes Popular In Men’s Attire Across Society

A fashion note details the rising popularity of gay stripes in men’s clothing. Red tones on silvery grey grounds feature three to six color stripes, with two color designs and beetroot paired with white gaining vogue, reflecting broader use among diverse men from collegians to businessmen.

England America Slaeger Itn Rex Cheng

Quiet in Cape Breton Colliery After Miner Clash

Sydney reports 500 soldiers and Halifax police quartered at a steel plant in Cape Breton for possible emergencies. In New Waterford the United Mine Workers strike clash yesterday left one miner dead and two wounded, while the power plant lay wrecked and deserted. Looting losses are estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars as towns quieted and orderly routines resumed.

Sydney N. S Cape Breton Halifax Steel Company New Waterford United Mine Workers of America British Empire Steel Corporation

Rioting Miners Reported Marching Power Plant

Riot ing miners in the Cape Breton colliery district raided Dominion mines Nos 1 and 2 and were reported to be marching on the power plant at New Aberdeen near Glace Bay Nova Scotia No verification at midnight reported Halifax June 12

Halifax N. S Cape Breton Colery British Empire Steel Corporation Dominion New Aberdeen Glace Bay Nova Scotia

Smith for President Club Incorporated in Denver

Articles of incorporation for the Alfred E. Smith-For-President in 1928 Club were filed with the secretary of state by Julius Richete, John T. Maley and Anna E. Hansen, prominent Democrats of Denver.

Denver Colo Alfred E. Smith Julius Richete John T. Maley Anna E. Hansen

Rockefeller Gift to Fund Cloistered Arts Exhibit

John D. Rockefeller Jr announced a $600,000 gift to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for George Grey Barnard’s collection of cloisters and Gothic antiques. The pieces will join the museum’s auxiliary show space at Fort Washington Avenue and 109th Street.

New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr George Grey Barnards Metropolitan Museum of Art Fort Washington Avenue 109Th Street

Nobility At Work In Cannes Dressmaker Start

Mrs. E. H. Tatter sails married a son of a British lord and began work in a Cannes dressmaking shop within a week of marriage. Her husband consented to the employment as she wished to engage in some kind of work.

Cannes France E. H. Tatter Sail

Parisian dinner frock in satin with lace trim

A Parisian dinner frock in white satin features a high draped side, deep silver lace inflection, and matching sleeve flounce. An over dress in red satin with gold lace offers another elegant option. Medium size requires 2.36 yards satin and 1.25 yards lining plus lace and a bow, Pictorial Review pattern No 2522 for bust 34 to 42 inches, price 49.

Bow Pictorial Review

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