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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1926
Page
1
The article mixes hopeful notes on the Fiat Top Mountain road progress with a humorous aside about moving bees and a digression on selling cows on installments in Ontario. It references bee behavior, hornets, and a vivid account of the bluejay, ending with a teaser to turn to page two.
The McDowell county grand jury, probing the masked mob attack on Norfolk and Western conductor Barker near Crumpler, adjourned to resume Monday. Joe McCrickard, mine boss, joined ten jailed suspects as Everett Bailey wavered, then testified after a contempt sentence. Over 100 witnesses have been examined as authorities pursue conspiracy charges with no rush evident.
Elmer Schmidt a Green Bay Wisconsin native was killed when his car went through a fence at State Fair park while testing for a race meet scheduled for tomorrow. The tragedy occurred late this afternoon during a workout session at the track.
Gail McCartney an Adamston mechanic was given a two year sentence in state prison for driving while intoxicated. He had a prior conviction for a similar offense.
Six people killed and a seventh fatally injured when an automobile carrying a family to a christening was struck by a locomotively pushed train near Wetmore Kane Pennsylvania on June 12. Victims include Martin Murlock and John Hadden plus Michael and his wife Jarar. Coroner rules accident accidental.
Chippenham England June 12 Premier Baldwin addressed a large Conservative gathering on industrial unrest and the general strike. He offered no new government action in the coal strike but urged a swift settlement to support national purchasing power. He called the strike a sinister portent and urged arbitration and conciliation in disputes.
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jones introduced two amendments to the Merchant Marine Act. One would declare Congress policy to discourage monopoly in American Merchant Marine. The other would define domestic communities primarily interested in the lines in relation to the American Oriental mail route sale from Seattle.
Crowds packed a Masonic Temple store room on Main street as the Nesbitts property of Fran and Jake Nesbitt, linked to Troy's noted murder case, was sold at public auction. Nesbitt serves a life term for killing his wife Frances. The auction moved from the murder bungalow on Ridge avenue to accommodate bidders.
In Philadelphia on June 12 the Republican state committee elected all officers unanimously. Senator David A. Reed challenged the state-wide primary system, urging a return to the convention method and criticizing reform era expenses. William L. Mellon named state chairman with W. Harry Baker elected secretary after harmony negotiations.
In Cheago on June 12 Sheriff Peter M. Hoffman started a thirty day jail term for contempt after sending two beer runners to be released and reheld. Westbrook received four months at DeKalb jail. Hoffman faced a $2500 federal fine and vowed to run Cook County operations from prison.
In Tacna Chile on June 12 reports say the American delegation on the Tacna Arica Plebiscite commission has drawn down a large portion of available accommodations on northbound steamers for the next two weeks. The Chilean cabinet seeks legal advice in Washington over the Lassiter resolution which contends the plebiscite cannot be held now. A Pacifico editorial portrays the United States as the dragon of the north and urges defeat of the Lassiter resolution while outlining regional stakes involving Peru Chile and Bolivia.
Boston authorities began preparing police circulars featuring Charles Ponzi's picture as they doubt he fled the country. Ponzi, once a famed financier, faces a seven to nine year state prison sentence for a notorious theft tied to his collapsed postal coupon scheme. He left Massachusetts to seek fortune in Florida real estate but was jailed there for state statute violations. bail of 10,000 supported his release, and immigration watch remains active.
Cleveland reports a planned mass action over a water withdrawal from the Great Lakes to enable a Chicago to Gulf of Mexico waterway via a drainage canal. Opponents say Chicago disguises a water grab for sewage needs, with Ohio opposing. The dispute centers on the rivers and harbors bill before a Washington Senate committee.
In Astoria Missouri a feud ends with gunfire as Howard and Doc bandanaes die from bullet wounds while their father lies dying. Reports say Withams Fietcher, accused assailant of the Neals, surrendered to the sheriff. Fletcher’s home was riddled with bullets. Fletcher is injured.
Bluefield Lodge of Elks plans a public Flag Day ceremony on Monday at 4 pm on Bluefield College grounds. Former State Senator John Kee will present the flag to Bluefield College with Rev. J. T. Stinson delivering the response. A sixty foot steel flag-pole on the college campus will be unveiled and American Legion music will accompany the event.
The American J. W. Shanklin, kidnapped by bandits, was released after the Luger Company paid a 5 000 peso ransom on May 31. The embassy confirmed the payment and Shanklin's release.
New York reports Captain Ernest Maurras says French liner Paris crew may boycott ashore duty if forced to strip for medical exams. The crew refused in Havre causing the ship to sail with no ashore visits. five French seamen faced possible fines. London outlets note indignation from the National Sailors and Firemen's Union over U S port checks on foreign crews.
The special senate committee heard claims of large scale payments to workers after the Pennsylvania Republican primary. Frederick Beutel testified about up to 50,000 paid across two headquarters, with 200 to 300 paid hourly the first day. A tear gas bomb in a money bag delayed payments at Ware. Officers for Pepper and Pinchot described fraudulent patterns, with total expenditures around 1.4 million for all factions. Subpoenas issued as inquiry resumes, while senators discuss limits aligned to the Newberry decision.
Paris reports say US congressional postponement of ratifying the debt pact will not dampen French efforts. French leaders expect a favorable parliamentary vote to secure US credits stabilizing the franc, with ministers counting on a comfortable majority if the issue reaches the chamber.
Louisville, June 12. More than 6,000 Turners from across the country and Germany converge for the thirty third national turnfest starting Monday. Preliminary celebrations and athletic events for over 3,000 children were held at Churchill Downs this afternoon. A 500 voice chorus will open the turnfest Tuesday with events continuing through the week including a mass drill next Saturday. Participants must compete in apparatus and gymnastic work and in track and field events or face disqualification.
A man fell from the top of the new Ben wood Bellaire bridge at noon today and died in Bellaire hospital. The deceased, Fred C. Harding, 32, from Menttonton, was to be shipped to Stantington Sunday.
Miss Isabelle MacCorkle, daughter of former Governor William A. MacCorkle, died at a Montgomery hospital after a car carrying her and her father went over a ten foot embankment near Sewell Mountain Fayette County. The former governor, injured but improving, was to return to Charleston with the body.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association reach a formal settlement. Carpenters will handle metal trim works while sheet metal workers oversee erection of metal columns in building construction. Presidents Hutcheson and Hynes sign the agreement, pending board formalities.
Des Moines Iowa June 12 the state Republican group met to heal rifts since the primary that nominated Col Smith W Brookheart for the United States senate Former Governor Nate E Kendall was named temporary chairman of the July 21 state convention a move seen as a peace gesture Kendall is popular with all factions and the committee aims to restore harmony ending a breach dating to 1924 when Brookheart renounced President Coolidge.
Adolfo De La Huerta, former provisional president of Mexico, said he had information that a revolution against Calles was coming soon. He stated he would not take part unless the Mexican people asked him to lead, and denied he planned to start a revolt.
Federated Forces of Law Observance and Enforcement in West Virginia announce a state convention in Baptist Temple Charleston June 24 with a field day and mass meeting June 27. Speakers include Ben H. Spence from Toronto, Dr. F Scott McBride, Dr. Howard Russell, and local women’s leaders. A Thursday session targets women and a June 25 banquet will feature a lecture series.
Coroner's jury in Virginia Side finds Walter Brooks died from a gunshot fired by J B Reynolds at the Bluefield fair grounds. Reynolds posts $1000 bond for circuit court appearance. ten year old Alex Perdue testifies tearfully about Brooks's last words.
Washington reports President Coolidge asked Congress for a supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 to begin construction of ten new Coast Guard cutters to combat rum runners and law violators.
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