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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1930
Page
3
A column reflects on a man with a remarkable life story, once a newspaper seller, raised by two old ladies, who built a honored life amid hardship. It contrasts life's burdens with wealth and pursuit, notes traffic wisdom, and urges appreciation for fathers on Father’s Day, hinting at more on page six.
Reports from France say a trans Atlantic flight to the United States may occur soon. Capt. Dieudonne Costes advances preparations while Capt. Charles Kingsford Smith, blocked by bad weather in the Southern Cross, watches Paris cables for progress and chafes at the delay.
Boston June 15 Time of fire on the steam ship Fairfax is disputed as seaman Farrington testifies no water was applied for at least 15 minutes after the collision with the tanker Pinthis. He says he turned on the after pump and saw the radio antennae fall 20 to 30 minutes after impact. Earlier testimonies describe sending an SOS about six minutes after 7 04 and questions over reception. The witnesses also recount being driven from their radio shack by heat as the antennae came down.
Decatur Illinois June 14 Charges of murder were filed against the Rev Joseph Lightcap 50 a retired Dunkard minister who told sheriff deputies he slew Howard McIlvane 29 a neighbor following an argument The minister said he shot McIlvane in self defense when the latter objected to his driving over land retained by McIlvane
Tom's River N J June 14 Mrs Hattie Evans and Lester Underdown a US marine were convicted and sentenced to die for the murders of Robert Evans and Albert Duffy The trial will be followed by another for two other Marines Claude Carmichael and Madison Chappel They testified Underdown had offered $100 to help him kill two men and that he shot and clubbed Evans and Duffy during a discharge celebration
Congress approved the Hawley Smoot tariff by a 222 to 153 vote. Speaker Longworth signed the bill immediately after the vote in the full chamber. President Hoover is expected to sign next week after review. The measure adds 887 rate increases and 235 decreases, raising about 630 million dollars.
Six people are dead and about sixty seriously injured as a series of tornadoes battered eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. About 150 more were bruised or cut, with property damage surpassing 1 million dollars. Five deaths occurred in Wisconsin near Menomonie, another in Randolph, Minnesota, where forty families lost homes. National Guardsmen protected debris cleanup in Randolph as Minnesota funded aid.
Dallas reports indicate at least three drownings in swollen streams and two families missing after heavy rains across western Texas. Oscar Tidwell Jr., eight, was found dead near his Lake Creek home near Goree. Four Palmer family members remained missing as their Mundy area residence flooded. Lindsey Phillips, fifteen, drowned when his car left the road into Tehuacana Creek near Fairfield. P.C. Lee of Luling was also reported drowned.
President Hoover welcomes President-elect Julio Prestes of Brazil at a concluding dinner in the Pan-American Union. Prestes lauds U S Brazilian friendship, pledging cooperation beyond treaties. Hoover plans a New York stay as Prestes tours the United States on a goodwill mission.
Charles D. Rathbun, a Chicago Tribune legal counsel, is appointed assistant state's attorney to lead the investigation into the murder of Tribune reporter Alfred J. Lingle. He will work with Pat Roche, the office’s star detective.
Al Capone was arrested in Miami on perjury charges after a recent victory in a fight against Dade county efforts to padlock his Palm Island home. He posted a $7,000 bond on two warrants based on information from Dade county solicitor George E. McCaskill, with charges alleging false statements about jail conditions, arrest orders, and treatment of his property and access to counsel.
The London Observer reports from Madrid that trouble could rise when King Alfonso departs for London next week. Anxious subjects fear a pending revolution and those seeking abolition of the monarchy may act while the throne is temporarily unoccupied, aiming to avoid bloodshed and risk to the king.
Salem W Va June 14 Ex cavation of two mounds near Morgansville Doddridge county twelve miles west of here reveals evidence of giants over 1000 years old Professor Ernest Sutton head of history at Salem college says four skeletons seven to nine feet tall were uncovered One skeleton in clay casing preserved with vertebrae intact and a seven and a half foot man measured in size Data will be sent to the Smithsonian Institute The two mounds on Benjamin Zahn farm yielded a lone skeleton in one and three in the other One burial chamber encased in rock and clay held the tribal chief while the larger mound served as burial ground for many lesser chiefs and where weapons and utensils were found
Chicago crime turmoil spurs calls for police reform after the killing of Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle. Police announce no progress on clues, while 1,200 suspects are rounded up and released. Association of Commerce and city leaders press for action, citing a breakdown of law and order.
Former President Calvin Coolidge told 850 Amherst alumni that his class learned to respect constituted authority and fellow men. He warned against disuse of self-government but praised today’s youths as future serious citizens. He cited the Amherst doctrine of raising others to higher standards as guiding him in many situations.
United States customs officials ordered evangelist Aimee McPherson to pay 276 for under declaring foreign purchases on arrival from Europe. Her slip showed 46 dollars of goods though appraisers valued them at 138, triggering the 138 plus 138 fine. She agreed to pay 276 and may retrieve the held merchandise.
Washington June 14 The article discusses community views for and against a new city tax. It mentions officials and residents weighing costs and benefits, with no decisive outcome yet reported. The tone reflects early public budgeting debates and local reaction to proposed fiscal changes.
Ninety witnesses have testified before the Senate lobby committee over eight months, amassing a transcript of the Cannon testimony and a final report on the probe. The panel heard figures from Grundy Bingham and Thomas, plus Huson, Raskob, Daniels, Tinkham, Barnes, and Bishop Cannon Jr. Early inquiries shaded into tariff matters, with Bingham censured for payroll and secret sessions involving Evanson of the Connecticut Manufacturers' Association.
Bluefield considers a proposed city license ordinance regulating hawkers peddlers and transient merchants. The measure faces broad discussion with opposition and support. The Bluefield Chamber urges a public meeting before action. Proponent highlights protections for residents and continuity with existing trade.
Senate leaders show hope for adjournment by end of next week despite two controversial bills on the calendar. Indiana Senator Watson adds the motor bus regulation to the rivers and harbors and veterans relief measures, leaving main clashes to be faced upon reconvening after adjournment. The tariff bill moves to the White House while a special session may be needed to tackle the London treaty within ten days.
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