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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
2
Big sale at Weinberg's coats and dresses promises significant savings. The advertisement touts discounts of 10 to 25 percent off regular Maywood items and highlights other fashion bargains from New York suppliers.
Hon J Z Begg from the Thirteenth Ohio district will deliver the principal address at the Bluefield Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the West Virginian hotel Friday night. Reservations required. price per plate is 1.50. Committee members named include Ben Williams and T O Wilson.
De Kalb Illinois June 27 Earl Froth twenty five of Waterman a correspondence school detective after fingerprint examination jailed today after confusing he was a fire bite Fire losses of 700000 within the past six months are said to him Froths offer to trace the culprits in two barn fires recently for a consideration led to the investigation which led to his arrest Besides his detective work Froth said he was taking a correspondence course in flying.
Mr and Mrs C P Claytor and daughter Kathryn attended the funeral and burial of P P Claytor in Ansted after his death Sunday morning. The 85 year old war veteran a drum major in the forty second regiment was a Bedford County native who served during the Civil War and later devoted his life to womankind. He is survived by his widow five daughters four sons and one sister. Funeral and burial occurred Tuesday in Ansted.
Mrs. Charles A. Dunn, sister of Mrs. P. A. Dunn of Carroll Street, died yesterday at her home near Peterstown in Monroe County after a year long illness. She recently underwent an operation for gallstones. A Baptist for life, she left a husband and eleven children, ten surviving, with several brothers and sisters. Funeral service was to be held at 2 20 this afternoon at the home, with burial in the family plot.
Funeral held for R B McKensie of Flgood who died Sunday at home. Rev W L Dykes and Z F Mayberry officiated. burial followed with Masonic honor guard. Born Ingle side November 24, 1877, he was 48. Survived by wife Eu gene Eaton McKinzie and seven sons and two daughters.
Louis Spanos, formerly proprietor of the Victory Lunch and Kery, announces he is now one of the proprietors at the Busy Bee Restaurant. The Busy Bee invites friends and customers, boasting warm welcome and reasonable prices as the most popular spot in Bluefield.
The article notes June 26 as the adjournment date for the Senate. It mentions ongoing campaign investigation activities and committees meeting here and elsewhere during the recess. It also references the Senate reconvening in November to hear impeachment charges against Federal Judge English of Thiimow.
A list of 87 cases heard with various outcomes. Veto Morelli was found guilty of perjury and sentenced to two years. numerous defendants received penalties for national prohibition violations, probation terms, fines, transfers, or time to consider. Several cases were continued or awaited further action.
The federal court docket lists numerous defendants under national prohibition and related acts including Lawrence Johnson and Joe Bowling. Sentences range from three months to two years with fines noted. several cases continued or transferred to Charleston. Over the three days, more than 200 criminal cases have been called and the docket aims to Monday. David Ashworth moves grant admission of W. A. Thornhill to practice in the U S court.
International Mercantile Marine stockholders vote to sell the White Star fleet of thirty three ships to a British syndicate led by Furness Withy for about 35 million dollars. The International Marine may negotiate to buy Leviathan and other American vessels.
Railroad officials announced an inquest will be held later this month while the investigation began today and will continue tomorrow. The scene and preliminary findings point to a serious crash with damaged forms and officials vowing a full inquiry.
The American Legion post invites ex-soldiers to a night of army grub and entertainment. John Hall hints the program will be substantial while meals are served free. Commander Hays cites plans for July Fourth and urges higher attendance at tonight’s meeting to boost participation.
State election bureau received filings from multiple committees as the last day for campaign expense reports passed. Ware campaign reported $1,623,492.21 in total expenditures across five separate committees.
Shannondale invites visitors to enjoy healthy exercise at the baths. The message highlights shade for picnics and invites people to join the many happy bathers led by the manager.
The Pepper ticket backs John S. Fisher with no separate fund report. the Pinchot committee shows about 122000 in expenses and the Ware account awaits election bureau approval after tonight. In Seattle Francis J. Shannon wins the marine rifle shot with 47 of 50 at 200 yards setting a new record.
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