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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1924

Page

9

Hangman in Rochdale Resigns After 23 Years and 200 Executions

British official hangman Ellis Filie resigns after twenty three years and nearly two hundred executions. He kept silent in public and only spoke in his resignation letter to the prison commission. He cites honor and discretion while remaining mum about his duties.

Milton Bronner Rochdale England John Filie Britain Ellis Prison Commission Paiss Edith Thompson Glasgow Newell Dr. Crippen Quebec Roger Sasement Ireland Major Armstrong

Attention on Child Labor Law Highlights

The report from the child labor committee outlines key rules for employers and youths. It covers age limits, required permits, proof of age, health certificates, and vacation work permits for children 12 to 16, with emphasis on sixth grade completion and illegal permits.

The Council of Social Agencies

Child Labor Permit Rules For Teens Stated

The article outlines that parents share prosecution responsibility if children are illegally employed. Application blanks for work permits are available through the Superintendent of Schools for eligible children. Only those aged 16 or older may work full time without a permit.

Superintendent of Schools

Candidate Thanks Voters For Support In Primary

The candidate thanks voters for the primary vote countywide and pledges to work for all people if elected in November. He outlines a plan to seek favorable committee assignments, press for repeal of a costly primary law, and begin meetings after the legislature adjourns to review bills.

Try Lemon Juice To Whiten Skin

An old quack remedy claims to whiten skin using lemon juice, Orchard White, and a homemade lotion. It promises a harmless complexion brightener for face neck arms and hands claiming stage beauties use it for freckles sunburn and tan without irritation.

Public official pledges to follow majority will in bills

A county delegate states he will act as a servant of the people and pursue majority rule over bills, noting this is a first for a local legislator. The report also mentions new flags adopted by the naval and military services of the Russian Soviet.

Navy Commercial Fleet Air Force Coast Guards

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Hangman Otten Hangman Roger Casement Reraington Tarioweng T. K Massie Bluefield Gas & Power Co Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va Gxioe Marcus Tailoring Co Princeton Ave Bluefield West
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