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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
3
The body of Mrs. Mary Thurmond, 32, found in a mountain ditch, is linked to the detention of Logan city commissioner president Harry Robertson and a Negro laborer, Clarence Stephenson. Bloodstains were found in Robertson’s car, and Stephenson was questioned as investigators pursue a motive.
Logan West Virginia June 21 coroner jury rules Mamie Thurmond 32 wife of a Logan policeman slain by unknown persons. Body found in a ditch on Trace mountain after 12 hours death. Hat and missing shoe hint body moved from highway to mountain top. Knife found as clue. no motive evident. husband questioned but not suspected.
Calvert L. Estill the state director of public welfare asked the West Virginia Medical Association for an impartial committee to investigate his department after a convention criticized his administration. Association president Dr Albert H Hoge read recommendations urging the probe as Estill resigned to Gov Conley who declined to oppose the move.
Judge Henry K. Black set July 27 for the trial of four Dravo Contracting Co. of Pittsburgh representatives over manslaughter charges linked to six deaths in a Marmet dam slide. Defendants Edward Weir David Rouse George Parker and William Sturgeon posted $1,000 bonds each as negligence allegations focus on worker safety.
Albany June 22 Governor Roosevelt asked Mayor James J. Walker to reply to critics seeking his removal. Roosevelt forwarded Seabury testimony indicating Walker was unfit to continue as New York's chief administrator. Walker acknowledged receipt and planned to depart for Chicago soon while Mayors would consider the governor's communication.
Uniontown Pa June 22 Adolph Priester testified he feared perjury charges and accused District Attorney Wade K Newell of coercion in the trial of R C Bledsoe and Cosmo Stengeni for the slaying of stableman Jack F Donohoe Priester said he saw Tony Bell near the murder time but did not see Bledsoe or Stengeni with Bell Judge John Morrow presided and became an involuntary witness when defense sought corroboration on minor facts
State Auditor T Coleman Andrewe forwarded a report to Wythe County Board of Supervisors accusing officers of failing to perform duties, with emphasis on road fund claims and lax handling of warrants. The audit covers year ending June 30 1931 and notes school board delegation to the superintendent and a $379.61 book sale profit.
Roosevelt forces pick Gilbert Hitchcock Nebraska as chairman of the Democratic resolutions committee to draft the 1932 platform. Alfred E Smith urges unconditional repeal of Prohibition while Hull signals submission to the people. New York’s Curry and the Seabury charges against Mayor Walker influence convention dynamics.
Syracuse scientists report radium filled air clicking like telegraph keys during a talk by Dr. W F G Swann of the Barthol Research foundation Philadelphia. He cited about 1000 crippled particles per thimbleful and ten quintillion uninjured molecules in the same air, linking cosmic rays and space shafts to electrical lubrication and learning through conditioned reflex at Syracuse University.
West Virginia state board of education adopts new English history and reading texts for elementary schools as civics books are readopted. Action aims to allow future legislation to affect costs and contracts, with adoptions valid July 1 1932 to July 1 1983 and limited to non municipal schools.
Congressman Hugh Ike Shott presses the federal hospital board to reopen hearings on a Virginia veterans hospital and to study Bluefield sites in detail. He argues Bluefield offers advantages over the Danville location, citing accessibility, rail and road links, air service, and local conditions favorable to the hospital’s efficiency.
President Hoover outlines steps to cut armaments including a one third cut in land forces, abolition of bombing planes and tanks, and reduced naval tonnages. He urges Kellogg Briand pact logic, defense gains via attack reductions, and interlinked land air and naval cuts with real economic relief.
A powerful earthquake near Mexico's west coast triggered a tsunami that nearly wiped out Cuyutlan in the Colima region. Manzanillo reports heavy damage with no deaths, while officials in Cuyutlan beg federal aid as residents count missing and homes lie in ruins. The quake struck at 7 10 a m and was followed by a massive wave driving seawater inland.
A massive blaze swept the Victory Ship-building plant in Quincy Massachusetts destroying yachts and causing about 2 million dollars in damage. The 85 percent glass shed collapsed half the structure burned for four hours as hundreds of firefighters worked. eight injured, two seriously. Large yachts including the Amijean valued at 250 thousand and Sheila at 200 thousand were lost among many vessels. Officials said other yachts valued at 5 million had been removed from the plant.
Senator Allen W. Barkley of Kentucky, Democratic keynote speaker, urges unity and a swift convention to nominate a presidential candidate. He recalls past conventions and predicts the party will avoid lengthy fights, aiming to win in November. Barkley notes interest in the Republican platform and delays his speech to gauge it.
Report from Fairmont West Virginia June 22 that 1000 miners on strike presented a petition to the receivers of Consolidation Coal Co asking wage terms with the United Mine Workers of America. Miners stood outside as the petition was filed claiming starving wages and business undercutting production costs.
Washington reports the senate, after 13 hours, recessed at 12:16 this morning without a vote on the two billion dollar Democratic relief measure. An agreement limited debate to five minutes per senator. Lafollette’s $5.5 billion bond proposal was rejected 5 to 12.
Washington reports the Senate backed a 500 million dollar public works bond within a 2 billion relief bill despite President Hoover's opposition. The vote, 57 to 19, advanced the bond plan as leaders sought an early adjournment while debates continued on larger relief and armament reduction proposals.
Morgantown West Virginia June 22 a mother's 12 year hunt for two missing sons will end tomorrow as authorities inform Mrs Nellie Collins of Akron Ohio that Joe Collins was killed in a Morgantown mine accident in 1920. The other boy has not been heard from since he left home with his brother.
Washington June 22 Speaker Garner named a special house committee to scrutinize presidential and congressional campaign spending. Members include Rep Ragan of Arkansas as chairman, Rep Black of New York, Rep Harlan of Ohio Democrats, Rep Lehrbach of New Jersey, and Rep Nelson of Maine Republicans.
Stanley Felix Hausner reached the United States aboard the Circe Shell in Miami after eight days adrift without food or water. He spoke to reporters aboard the ship before heading to his wife amid crowds, expressing intent to fly again across the Atlantic and uncertainty about his aircraft’s fate.
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