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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

4

City Policemen Exonerated From All Charges

Burley McComas and W A Crawford were cleared by the city board of directors of charges of unlawful arrest conduct on an officer and assault connected to Philip Snead’s complaint. Witnesses said the officers acted within duty after Snead refused a search warrant. The hearing featured cross examination and conflicting testimony about the arrest and the warrant.

Burley McComas W. A. Crawford Philip Snead Lindaley Avenue City Board of Directors Megally Snead John Roberts James Kahle BE. Ross Kahle Bertha Snead Ross Conner A. J. Stewart Rosa Philip Snead McComas and Crawford McComan McComas Linkenholker T. P. Hubbard Donohue Ingrahm Hubbard Me- Comas W. W. McNeal Squire McNeal Nonahue McComase J. A. Donohue S W Lewis A. R. Lilly J. M Smith W. A. Linkenholker J. B. Gilvin Everett Massey

Reward Announced For 1926 Ford Coupe Recovery

A reward offered for information leading to recovery of a 1926 Ford coupe, Virginia plate 55209, motor 13 023694, owned by C Boone Knochs of 404 Union Street. The notice appears amid classified items including real estate, sales, entertainment, and local notices from Bluefield and Welch, West Virginia.

Weat Virginia C. Boone

Mountain State Transportation Comrenv Schedule Fragments

Buses leave Binefield Union Bus terminal for Tazewell Lebanon Kingdon and Bristol at several times including 8 90 am and 6 30 pm. Connections available at Bristol to Johnson City and Knoxville, and at Beckley to Thurmond and Charleston. Schedule subject to change without notice.

Binefield Beckley Thurmond Charleston

ICE SHIRTS Offer Made to Fit Every Man

An advertisement notes ICE SHIRTS with seven buttons and collar options in new patterns for young and conservative styles. Sells correct fitting shirts suited for well dressed middle ages. Second Floor.

Time and reputation questioned at local hearing

Directors Stewart Hancock Rob erto and Graham attended the hearing while Director Williams was out of the city. The session focused on time and a reputation for truth and veracity in the community.

Stewart Hancock Roberto Graham Williams

Byrd Receives Honorary Civil Engineering Degree at VMI

Commander Richard E. Byrd, famed for crossing the north pole region, is awarded an honorary civil engineering degree by Virginia Military Institute president General William H. Cooke. The institute accepts Byrd’s flight log as a thesis and he departs for Winchester before returning to New York.

Lexington Richard KE. Byrd North Pole Virginia Military Institute Almma William H. Cooke Jackson Memorial Hall Byrd Winchester New York

Governor Alfred Smith Heads to White Sulphur Springs Visit

Governor Alfred E. Smith departs New York for a week long trip to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. He travels with public service commissioner George R. Van Namee and James J. Riordan county trust company president.

New York Alfred E. Smith White Sulphur Springs W. Va George R. van Namee James J. Riordan The County Trust Company

De Pinedo Heads For Final Lap On Rome Flight Quest

Colonel Francesco De Pinedo, the Fascist long distance flyer, left Madrid for Barcelona to resume at noon tomorrow the last leg of his four continent journey to Rome. Bad weather pushed him by train after an initial flight to Madrid in a Spanish aircraft.

Madrid Francesco de Pinedo Barcelona Rome

Immigrant who knew Lindy is granted citizenship

Peter Baiuta, 26, sought citizenship in Wilkes Barre on June 15. He admitted not knowing the state governor or Harrisburg legislature but demonstrated knowledge of Col. Lindbergh. The judge certified him a citizen.

Wilkesbarre Peter Baiuta Harrisburg Col. Lindbergh

Gordons Seek American Folk Arts on U S Tour

English painters Jan and Cora Gordon begin an American expedition to study native arts. Fresh from 20 European exhibitions the couple travels on foot to observe how old world cultures influenced American life and how American necro and Indian arts compare with immigrant and regional crafts.

New York Jan Cora Gordon United States America Gordon Europe Mrs. Gordon Sweden Lapland Spain Jugo-Slavia Gordons

Neely to Speak to United Travelers at Convention

Clarksburg West Virginia June 15 A convention session of 1927 opens with a special initiation by the Parkersburg degree team of the United Commercial Travelers. Tomorrow morning memorial exercises will feature United States Senator M M Neely as speaker. Friday officers will be elected and the 1928 convention city chosen. A professor notes too many boys training for white collar work.

Clarksburg W. Va Parkersburg United Commercial Travelers United States M. M. Neely

City Board debates license cuts and firemen request

The Bluefield merchants seek to cut tobacco tax licenses from 35 to 10 dollars while firemen petition asks for four new hires at an estimated 7000 annual expense. Directors defer action, refer to city solicitor, and discuss alley closure, street grading, and paving plans.

George Richardson Bluefield Retail Merchants’ Association Richardson Stewart Bennett Retail Merchante’ Association Yadkin Scott Streets W. 8. Dickerson J. L. Kersey Dickerson J. W. Hopkins View Avenue Wayne Street Bridge Virginia Street Carter Street Cedar Street Eldridge Street Preston Jordan Street

Valued Editorial Advice From The Daily Telegraph

A late night note urges reporters to include full details when covering church events and to avoid uncited opinions. It emphasizes typed, double spaced copy on one side of large paper, with clear attribution and careful word choice to ensure publication.

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Sport Shoes For Every Outfit In Latest Colorways

A local shop showcases sport shoes designed to pair with smart suits or country club frocks. The collection features crepe soles and the latest color combinations. Men also have sporty options available in the same line.

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Erwin Squire W. W. McNeal Ingraham Phillip Snead Pen Mar Avenue Harry L. Greenspon Hox Hloefield Union Street Care Telegraph Elite Bluefield Dixie Clo. Co Princeco Avenue Lindbergh Fox Trot Lucky Lindy Fox Nat Shilkret Victor Orchestra Vernon Dathart Vaughn de Leath Lucky” Lindbergh Ernest Rogers Missinsippi Ong Ernest Stoneman Warlick Plano Roome Raleigh Street Peery Rool Garden Blue Boys Club Muale Blue City Blue Bove Pocahontas American Legion High Oy Novelty Orchestra Kent Stewart and Raleigh Streets Birefield W. V Honaker Beauty Shop Gabrieleen Jess L. Bell Agalo Dana J. R. Shepherd Bluefield Insurance Agency Scott First National Bank Welch U. S. Commissioner of the District Court G. A. Bryant Bryant Wythe Avenue Mercer Lodge No. 160 Masonic Temple Norman McDowell Cole's Federal Street National Coal United States Bureau of Mines National Coal Association Interstate Commerce Commission Bose Roads Western District Southern District I. W. Arrington St. Luke's Hospital Arlington Patrick County Hickly Naswer Oakhurst Avenue J. C. Penney Company Gladys Williams Justice of the Peace Ray Beckner Montcalm Beckner J. C. Craig Mountain State Transportation Comrenv Panama Dobbs V. M Richard E. Byrd Alfred Smith DE Pinedo Lindy U. S Neely United Travelers AaKo More By Williams Earl Birds Regu Pat Gtr Willaus It Iea CREPE Oxfords Mangus - Phillips Shoe Co Princeton Ave Binefield, W. Va Clara Bow Chil OF O Gary Cooper Einar Hanson Orman Trevor Oeenewren Josso Lacey Esther J. S. Compton M. G. Whitlow Hardware CO Princeton Avenue West VA
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