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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
1
The Daily Telegraph endorses Bluefield's proposed 850000 city bonds for betterment and expansion. It argues growth and services justify the issue, compares city to a large corporation, notes prior 260000 bonds spurred population rise, and urges residents to vote yes today.
Leigh ton Mount a Northwestern University Chicago student was reported dead or unconscious as about fifteen university students allegedly hid his body beneath an Evanston pier. B H Rouw claims to have witnessed the class rush incident from Clifton Arizona and could identify many participants.
President Harding told officials the government will close the year ending June 30 with a $200 million surplus and urged deeper economies next year. He warned officials who urged Congress to exceed budget figures that such acts could lead to discharge. General Lord echoed calls to stop wastage and to fire staff for large leaks in spending.
Marcus Garvey titled provisional president of Africa was found guilty of defrauding the Black Star Steamship Co in New York trial. Three other defendants were acquitted in the same case, court records show.
Berlin and Washington report Germany charges France with terror in the Ruhr and asserts France bears responsibility for consequences. The note cites May 2 Schlageter execution, June 10 French patrol killings, June 11 Recklinghausen shooting of Carl Moeller, and June 13 Mayence saboteur sentence.
Pittsburg June 13 The legal contest over the fortune of Martin Burke a murdered bootlegger began as May Munz testified she was his common law wife. Other claimants include Burke’s siblings. The estate is listed at about 1000 dollars.
Richwood West Virginia June 18 a posse cornered William Cook an escaped penitentiary convict in Mud Hollow near Richwood after a fusillade of bullets. He was shot through the stomach and is in a dying condition at a local hospital. Cook had been sent to the penitentiary last February for operating a moonshine still and recently escaped from a road crew near Mannington.
Mrs. Cleveland Daugherty attacked her husband with a razor then killed her two daughters aged three and five with a razor. The couple lived near Glendean in Breckinridge county where she drank poison and was found unconscious. Daugherty, 25, was hospitalized but expected to recover.
Governor J A O Prews and Oscar Hallam led the Republican senatorial race with a narrowing margin as returns from about 300 of Minnesota's 3 520 precincts came in. Mangus Johnson led the Farmer Labor contest while James A Carley won the Democratic nomination in Minneapolis by a large margin.
New York reports show cotton prices tumbling with August contracts down 200 points to $10 per bale and July down 117 points. New crop positions slid 88 to 101 points as August traded near 25.25 and October around 24.00.
In Greenbrier county Judge Sharp halted proceedings as the defense moved to quash the indictment against miner union official William Blizzard. The case centers on a 1921 miners march related killings including Deputy Sheriff John Gore and George Munsey. Blizzard was designated first to be tried among several co defendants and an agreement over venue was disputed. Jury exemptions were also discussed as the court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Secretary Mellon ordered public health officials to enforce foreign nation liquor rules for ships of French nationals. Antoine Bordes announced Washington arrangements allowing French sailors to receive half a litre of wine daily after passing the three mile limit, with supplies sealed in port and resumed after leaving U.S. waters.
Lew Tendler, the Philadelphia challenger for the lightweight crown, defeated Pat Moran of New Orleans in an eight round bout at the National League baseball park. About 20 000 spectators attended the event.
The Crucible Steel Company board announced a quarterly dividend of one percent on a four dollar annual basis. Net profit for the last three months reached 1,677,390.20 after depreciation and taxes. May profits totaled 605,120.39. Unfilled tonnage on the books exceeded any level since the low mood began two years ago.
Reports from Rome and Catania describe Mount Etna's violent eruption sending rivers of lava down the slopes. Villages like Linguaglossa and Castiglione Station suffered destruction while tens of thousands fled. no deaths reported as residents seek safety.
The Leviathan lies at Finn's Ledge Boston harbor ready to sail tomorrow on a trial trip to southern waters. About 600 guests will board the refitted liner, with others to join in the morning. She was floated from the navy drydock at South Boston after an $8,000,000 refurbishment completed recently.
The body of Gladys Tanner, a Paducah girl, was found in a deserted automobile near Paducah Kentucky. Two intoxicated young men are in jail for questioning as foul play is suspected.
The House Beautiful on College avenue opened to the public last evening showcasing refined architecture and lavish furnishings. Warlick and Bluefield dealers supplied key pieces including a baby grand piano and ornate draperies while Hawleys and Rodgins provided fabric and china. Mayor Thomas planned to speak tonight at 8 from the Chamber of Commerce booth as Bluefield prepares for the first Home and Industrial Exposition delayed by rain.
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