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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
2
Ideal location for picnics with ample shade and parking invites guests. Dancing on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights with music by Repass Orchestra promises lively evenings.
Mr and Mrs Elbert White of Ceres on the Bluefield Princeton road became foster parents to a newborn girl after two women claimed the mother was dying and needed care for the child. The story proved false and the Whites seek authorities to determine the child’s true mother and place.
Wayne West Virginia June 18 Aft er a half dozen witnesses for the defense had testified in the trial of the Kermit election battle cases in circuit court here today Judge Robert J Bland adjourned court until Monday morning More than forty witnesses are yet to testify on behalf of L V B Curry New Kirk and Grant Walters who are being charged with shooting Ken Chapman special officer on the Kermit police force during the district election of May 19 1925 Two men were killed and two wounded in the battle.
Gallipolis Ohio June 18 three men fatally injured when their truck left a highway near here and overturned The dead are Albert Sigler forty his son Paul Sigler twenty and Albert Berger thirty All residents of Gallipolis Younger Sigler and Berger died instantly while Albert Sigler died later The truck was owned by the Intercities Gas Company.
Washington reports that ninety percent of smaller liquor importers have gone out of business. General Andrews attributes the closures to enhanced coast patrol efficiency and the Coast Guard's prominent role in enforcement.
In federal court the Kimball Ice Company seeks $4 800 from Hartford Insurance for a May 13 1924 fire. The jury ruled for the defendant as prosecutors revisited evidence from the McDowell county case. Judge MecClintic eyed a motion to set aside the verdict as other cases moved forward.
Geneva June 18 The military naval and air experts adjourned technical discussions for three weeks to let the mixed commission study economic and financial aspects of disarmament while debating whether to limit ultimate war strength rather than peace strength. The American delegation opposes adjournment, warning it could harm public opinion.
Newark scene notes marriages among players as omens. George Stallings undecided if weddings affect Rochester club outcomes as they split doubleheaders in Reading and Baltimore. Beset by lore, Roy Chesterfield’s Bear team battles Rochester amid nuptial timing and sport superstition.
The American mission to London to discuss closer enforcement cooperation with British officials is set to sail around July 3. Assistant Secretary Andrews will lead the group, joined by A. W. Henderson, W. R. Vallance, and H. Keith Weeks from the prohibition unit and related departments.
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch to La Nacion reports Bernando Duggan and his companion aviators on a New York to Buenos Aires flight have been taped and located in Buenos Aires on June 18.
Washington reports managers of the McNary bill letting debate run its course after failure to set a voting time. Six McNary proposals were rejected while supporters and Borah offered to drop the equalization fee in exchange for support. Tyson and Bruce led the debate with Bruce calling the bill a brainstorm. Tyson argued it would aid farmers. Ashhurst urged the senate to stay and pass the measure.
George L. Kerr former assistant cashier for the West Virginia division of Consolidation Coal Company pleaded guilty in Fairmont to embezzling 42232.60. The shortage spanned months and the bonding company covered the larger portion. Judge L B Kwenck sentenced Kerr to three to five years in the state penitentiary at Moundville. A second indictment was returned at the request of the prosecutor following the confession.
Commander Donald B. MacMillan leads a two schooner expedition from Wiscasset Maine aboard the ships Sachem II and Bowdoin to Labrador and Greenland. They will collect specimens for the Field Museum Chicago and select a site for a year round scientific station for at least five years with eight scientists to be stationed annually. Kenneth Rowson and Joseph Field will accompany the party as sponsors’ and museum heads’ sons respectively.
June 18 Prague reports the Jewish Quarter flooded by the Vltava, washing away the ancient cemetery. The fate of the oldest tombstones remains uncertain after prior demolitions in 1389. A 1264 decree by Przemysl II protected the cemetery from damage or desecration.
New York June 18 Sinclair Crude Ol Purchasing Company has called for redemption on August 2 of 5 000 000 for its three year six percent gold notes due February 1 1928 and is retiring an additional 500 000 of these notes purchased by the company. The First Trust and Savings Bank Chicago the Chase National Bank New York and the National City Bank New York will make payments.
Collinsville June 18 AP Bradley's entries from Louisiana and Latonia Derbies are prime favorites for the $25,000 Fairmount Derby. Haste with Earl Sande is tipped for keen competition while Baggenbaggage, Root-to-Boot and others fill the strong field with varied odds.
Princeton, N J June 18 AP The University of Washington crews won both varsity and junior boat races from Princeton on Carnegie Lake Washington varsity won by six lengths with a 9 38 mile time Princeton 9 59 Washington junior 9 44 Princeton 19 15 The Tigers watched from shore as Washington swept the events
President William Allan Neilson of Smith College said at the final chapel service in Northampton on June 18 that girls cannot smoke with the same moderation as ladies or gentlemen.
Bluefield Legion post turnout of about 400 ex servicemen enjoyed entertainment and a large scale social with army mess kits. Plans were nearly set for a big July 4 observance on July 5, with ten or twelve committees to run features. Rev G C Gann led Sunday worship. Spiller Hicks praised the Legion band and urged expansion. Davant Vic DeVault and John Hallere were still organizing as press time approached.
Governor Howard M. Gore and state road officials completed a Wheeling to Charleston inspection trip. They discussed routing changes between Wheeling and Wilbur and the removal of two grade crossings, plus a new city outlet to eastern sites under construction. The group paused briefly in McMechen before heading on.
Jersey City report notes Tiger Flowers of Georgia, the world middleweight champion, toyed with Bob Fitzsimmons in a bout.
In a Boyle's Thirty Acres bout Flowrs faced the son of Fighting Hole and weighed in light, while Georg Cook from Australia decisively outpointed Harold Mays of Bayonne in a ten round semi final.
Clergy and laity fill the crowds as ten members of the sacred college are present. Cardinal O'Connell of Boston and Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia are due to arrive. Cardinal Piffi of Vienna notes American focus beyond material life and praises interfaith cooperation at the congress.
Yellowstone National Park covers 3348 square miles making it the largest protected area in the United States. The park spans multiple states and features geothermal wonders, diverse wildlife, and grand landscapes drawing visitors nationwide.
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