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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
3
About 500 members received primary ballots to nominate fourteen directors under a new democratic method. Top twenty eight names advance to final ballot with seven elected for two years and seven for one year terms. Voting closes Monday noon, final results at the annual banquet.
In testimony at the House Alcoholic Committee on June 16 William Caine, once a bootlegger, testified that about a dozen banks nationwide helped finance bootlegging operations. He named Assistant Secretary Andrews and several Cali- fornia associates in the alleged scheme.
An advertorial claims Moone's Emerald Oil can reduce inflamed bunions and swollen toe joints. It recommends 2-ounce bottles from Bluefield Pharmacy Hast End Fairview Pharmacy and urges refunds if unsatisfied. It also touts vein reduction with nightly and morning use and notes quick improvement.
A hearing reveals that California enforcement agents failed to prosecute a bank case due to lack of evidence. Davidson testifies he faced reluctance from prohibition officers in Los Angeles and Southern California. He refuses cross examination after a heated exchange with James J. Britt as lawmakers press for answers.
Chicago June 16 Illinois Jockey Club president Robert M Sweitzer said the new 1 750 000 Homewood race track would open July 3 for thirty one days despite State's Attorney Crowe stating betting would not be allowed. He said certificate wagering will operate and all stake events including the 100 000 American Derby will be run with Bubbling Over and Carlaris entered.
Rio Janeiro June 16 reports say a Brazilian scoutship and gunboat are sent to locate Argentine aviator Bernardo Duggan and two companions en route from New York to Buenos Aires. News is scarce as communication between French Guiana and the Amazon mouth is limited and the area remains unmapped by telegraph radio or rail.
Newton Massachusetts June 1 There will be three acres of Sw in the heart of New England on Sunday June 2 As the Prince and Princess of Sweden spend the last of their four Boston visits the Swedish Old People's Home in West Newton hosts traditional dances in national costume and a Triangle Chorus program The residents of the home welcome the visitors grateful to Prince William whose influence helped establish the home.
New York June 16. A general strike in the cloak and suit industry involving 50,000 workers appears inevitable. Louis Hyman, manager of the joint board of the cloak makers union, said after negotiations failed to break the deadlock between manufacturers and union representatives. The manufacturers rejected the union demand for a 44 hour week, a guarantee of 36 weeks a year, and union control over hiring and firing. Workers refused to consider a proposal to isolate a fact finding commission appointed by Governor Smith.
In Newport on June 16 Mrs. Margaret Fahenstock Stokes, a prominent social figure, married Lieutenant Benjamin Royal Holcome Jr., naval aide to President Coolidge, at Bell Rock the summer home of Mrs. Stokes.
An illustrated guide discusses pairing a phonograph with furniture to enhance room decor. It compares an upright cabinet, a console cabinet in walnut with blue and gold damask, and a wall arrangement using pictures, rugs, mirrors, and lighting to soften lines and add height in living spaces.
In the senate office building a witness described efforts by defeated governor candidate Edward E. Beidheman to shield supporters from reprisals. Frank X. O Connors testified the Pepper-Fisher coalition spent 45,675 in his Philadelphia district, with 20,000 from the George Pepper committee, 23,175 from the Pepper committee, and 2,500 from city head W. W. per. He said he spent no money personally.
Reed pressed for a decisive figure in the race and Oconnor dismissed anyone of consequence. Reed then read a publication in the Philadelphia Evening Public.
Fragment warns buyers to demand rich blood and solid flesh ingredients and to call their regular dealer or telephone for supply if unavailable at grocers.
The committee questioned sources about a Ledger report quoting O'Connor on Vare offering money to withdraw from the race. O'Connor and Reed disputed the article as fabricated. Pepper-Fisher officials admitted a $160,620 county budget with a $3,000 deficit, and the Democratic state committee denounced alleged lavish spending by Republicans and urged reform and disclosure of campaign expenditures.
On June 16 in New York the Rev. Frank M. O'Rilley of St. Peters Roman Catholic church in Rosedale Long Island filed injunction proceedings alleging damages near 500000 dollars. The case centers on alleged financial harm connected to the church.
Plaintiff George M. Cohen accuses producers Otto Harbach and Frank Mendall of tearing his 1920 play Buzz Saw to make the musical The O’Brien Girl. He contends he wrote Buzz Saw while confined in a government hospital in Washington.
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