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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1926

Page

3

Seek Farm Vote Before Week End

Washington reports leaders urged senators to speed debate on the McNary farm bill. Key players Johnson California Caraway Arkansas supported or opposed it while Borah Idaho and Ransdell Louisiana challenged its constitutionality and practicality. Willis Ohio raised the house cooperative marketing bill as a rider.

Washington Johnson California Caraway Arkansas Borah Idaho Ransdell Louisiana Willis Ohio Senate America Europe Jardine House

Gore Says Extra Session Depends on Legislators

Governor Gore in Wheeling says any extra session to consider water power measures is contingent on legislators. He notes demand for hydro legislation is strong but aware of costs and will follow the majority sentiment after each lawmaker receives a personal letter requesting input.

Wheeling W. Va Gore

General Lassiter hissed by Chilean crowd in Arica

In Arica Chile on June 17 General William Lassiter head of the American plebiscitary commission was hissed at by a Chilean crowd as he appeared at his window. Chilean authorities moved to quell the demonstration and guard the American members. Lassiter and other Americans plan to sail home Sunday. Chilean groups announce a large demonstration for Tacna Arica annexation.

Arica Chile William Lassiter Aacag-Arica Lassiter United States Tacna Arica

Leicester Damaged by Ice in North Atlantic

The British freight steamer Leicester, bound for Great Britain with a wheat cargo, is badly damaged by ice near St Johns. The Lee forward deck is level with the sea and progress is slowing. The Kyle has been ordered to aid the Leicester.

St. Johns Leicester Great Britain Kyle

RiFfian chieftain Abd El Krim to face strict surveillance

Paris June 17 Abd El Krim must be deported to a place where he will be under rigorous surveillance to prevent future menace and to deny him prerogatives of fallen sultans or emirs. A Franco Spanish conference communique says delegations see no important differences and favor peace in northern Africa.

Paris Abd-El-Krim Quai D'Orsay Morocco Iica

Mrs McMaullin Hosts Mrs Fretwell's Class Evening

Mrs Sam McMaullin will host Mrs Mary Fretwell's class at the First Christian church. The event occurs this evening at her home on Highland avenue.

Sam McMaullin Mary Fretwell First Christian Church Highland Avenue

Legion Auxiliary to Meet Tonight at Dug-out

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting with the Legion this evening at o o’clock in the Dug-out. Members are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.

American Legion Auxiliary The Legion

Kid Party At Trinity Methodist Draws Fifty Seven

Hannah Bible class at Trinity Methodist Church on Preston street held a social for youths dressed in juvenile attire. Mrs. J. M. Hypes won first prize with her costume and Mrs. F. B. Smith took second. Mrs. P. D. Bratton presented a reading and her daughter sang a solo as part of the program.

Hannah Bible Trinity Methodist Church F. M. Turman Preston Street J. M. Hypes F. B. Smith P. D. Bratton

Charming musical program at Bland Street church hall

Circle 1 Bland Street church presented a variety evening at Hamilton Hall with Ernest Henson guiding. Caesar A. Ronconi and Mrs Ronconi accompanied Miss Anna Belle Honaker and others in musical numbers and readings. guests enjoyed ice cream and cake with seasonal table decor.

Hamilton Hall Circle 1 Bland Street Church John Weiser Ernest Henson Caesar A. .Ronconi Ronconi Anna Belle Honaker

Thirteen Year Old Wins National Spelling Prize

A girl of thirteen, Pauline from Soulstilte Kentucky, captured first prize of $1000 and two medals in the national spelling bee sponsored by a nationwide organization.

Presage Jane Pauline Peace Ciy Soulstilte Tonicht

Encore Delight at Recital Ends with Two Charmers

Mrs. Russell Cousins presented a refined program featuring "Rose in the Bud" as an encore. Miss Frances Reese capped the evening with two numbers "Until" and "For You Alone" in her distinctive style.

Russell Cousins Frances Reese

Jaffee at St Luke's After Medical Emergency

Maizie Jaffee eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Jaffee underwent surgery for appendicitis Thursday at St Luke's hospital. Her mother is recovering from a serious operation there. Miss Sarah Myers of Bristol attended the Effron reception and dance as a guest at the Effron home. Mrs J P Fisher of Richlands entered St Luke's Wednesday for an operation and is progressing well. Miss Lacy Wise of Union street enrolled at Concord College for the summer term.

Maizie Jaffee L. A. Jaffee St. Luke's Tal Sarah Myers Bristol Nathan Effron A. Effron J. P. Fisher Richlands St. Luke's Hospital Lacy Wise Union Street Concord College

Brookhart Campaign Spent Nothing. Donations Quoted

Des Moines July 17 Smith W Brookhart ran for the Republican nomination for the United States senate with no campaign cost to him. An expense account shows 444.56 of the 31934.44 in contributions to his state headquarters remains. Most contributions came via the Wheeler defense committee and expenses were covered by farm and labor committees where he spoke.

Des Moines Iowa Smith W. Brookhart United States Brookhart Wheeler Defense Committee Farm and Labor

Tragedy in Drury Lane Manager's Room At Play

June 17 report from Drury Lane notes a French actress Refine Flory about thirty three was shot dead in the manager's room during the Rose Marie performance. The shooting's motives remain unclear and the show continued as usual. Sycamore Illinois also notes Dorothy Westvelt sues for 50000 against three former Northern Illinois State Teachers College students after their guilty plea for criminal assault and thirteen year sentence.

Sycamore Dorothy Westvelt IlMnoia State Teachers College DeKalb State Reformatory

Cardinal Bonzano Brings Papal Blessing to Chicago

Cardinal Bonzano, papal legate to the International Eucharistic Congress, arrives with a papal blessing for Chicago. More than 200000 people gather as Mayor Dever and city officials welcome the eight cardinals at Holy Name Cathedral. The legate presents gifts from the Vatican to Cardinal Mundelein, including altar cloth and ancient missal. The group plans two days of sightseeing.

Chicago John Cardinal Bonzino Lex Nal Lga Newark Dever Bonzano Pope Pius Cardinal Bonzano Cardinal Mundelein Vatican

McLaughlin Held Over Fatal McKeesport Shooting

Pittsburgh police say Drew McLaughlin twenty five is suffering from a mental disorder as he is held in connection with the fatal shooting of Jacob Suter Jr twenty three at McKeesport last night.

Pittsburch Drew McLaughlin Jacob Suter. Jr McKeesport

Attack on Administration Sparks House Debate on Coal

Washington reports a heated attack on the administration over Congress not acting on coal legislation. La Guardia urges near total government control. Wyant backs retailer licensing with revocation for extortion. Bland, Stein accuse Coolidge of shifting stance and blame Republicans for stalling emergency protections. Dish attacks lobbyists as blocking reform.

Washington la Guardia Progressive Socialist New York Wyant Pennsylvania Bland Jacobstein Coolidge Congress Representative Dish House Commerce Committee Taylor West Virginia

Leprosy Fades From England By Elizabethan Era

The article notes leprosy was widespread in England during Queen Elizabeth I's time but has nearly disappeared in modern days due to advances in medicine and public health.

England Queen Elizabeth

Doty Not Likely Facing Firing Squad in Syria Case

Damascus June 17 An American, Bennett J. Doty, who deserted the French Foreign Legion in Syria amid homesickness faces a court martial. Military circles expect a six month suspended sentence. the American consul agrees punishment will be light. Doty, in a cell awaiting trial around July 7, hopes to finish enlistment gloriously while fearing for his father. He reports good treatment and asks for cigarettes and magazines, describing a prison in a 13th century citadel.

Damascus Syria Bennett J. Doty French Foreign Legion Doty Associated Press Doty's

Court Martial Sees Judge Advocate Comment On Damas Case

The judge advocate of the court martial expressed surprise over America's interest in the case and said there were ten similar cases under investigation, adding there is nothing serious in it.

Damascus America

Bravery Praised After Rescue by Japanese Warships

Seventy three crew members of the wrecked City of Naples arrived at Y late today and praised the bravery of Japanese warship sailors Kasuga and Urakaze, saying they owed their lives to the rescuers.

Tokyo City of Naples Ylate Kasuga Urakaze

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