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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

2

Three In Plane Talk To London

Reporters in a New Jersey plane spoke with London desk staff via Bell Labs gear in an experiment to test long distance air to ground conversations. Weather and static dominated the 3,000 mile link as Martha Dalrymple of AP London responded with partial clarity while the rest of the dialogue devolved into weather chatter and playful remarks.

W. W. Chaplin Hadley Field N. J America Europe New Jersey London Associated Press Martha Dalrymple Associated Press London Bill Misa Dalrymple Martha

Leftover Pot Roast Reheated In Juices For Twice Tasty

If you have plenty of left over pot roast, return it to the water it was boiled in and heat through. Let it cool in the juice before placing into the ice box. This process is said to make the meat twice as tasty.

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Beauty shops and sales in Bluefield area notices

The city and coalfield notices list Ideal Beauty Shoppe and Rose Beauty Shoppe offering special permanent wave prices and breakfast china sets. Advertisements include a new Essex coupe for sale, a seven tube Crosley radio, and contact details. A prayer service at First Christian church is canceled. attendees are directed to Calfee's chapel for evangelistic services.

China China Sea First Christian Church Calfee’s Chapel Biluefield- Princeton Road

Warrants Issued for 100 Bootleggers in Memphis Raids

In Memphis Tennessee on June 26 two score prohibition agents plus deputies began sweeping raids with warrants for more than 100 alleged bootleggers. The operation led to more than forty arrests by nightfall as eight squads searched Arlington and city areas under leaders W R Mayes and Finis E Wilson. The raiders destroyed liquor found and operated with undercover informants.

Memphis Tenn Prohibition W. R. Mayes Kentucky Tennessee Finis E. Wilson Arlington Aquada

Stolen Chickens From Bastian Woman Prompt Police Probe

Eighty nine Rhode Island Red chickens weighing two to three pounds each were taken from Mrs. C. H. Eagle in Bastian Bland county. Police estimate at least four people involved and found a tagged coop addressed to a Baltimore company nearby. Authorities seek merchant cooperation to catch the thieves. the coop may be a ruse.

Elghty Rhode Island C. H. Eagle Bastatn Mland County Baltimore Bland County

Mississippi Senate condemns White House entertainment over race

The Mississippi Senate adopted a unanimous resolution condemning the White House entertainment involving the wife of Oscar De Priest and urging President Hoover to consider preserving the racial integrity of the white race. The measure was sent to the U S House after defeating softer substitutes.

Jackson Miss White House Oscar Depriest Iilinum Mississippi State Senate Hoover House of Representatives Senate

Carnegie Steel Orders 1500 Ton Hot Metal Mixer

Carnegie Steel of Pittsburgh has commissioned Penn Engineering Works at New Castle Pa to design and build a 1500 ton hot metal mixer at the Mingo Junction works. It will be among the largest mixers ever constructed.

New York Carnegie Steel Company of Pittsburgh Penn Engineering Works New Castle Mingo Junction

Parker Sentenced to Fifteen Years for Highway Robbery

Ralph Parker, 34, of Detroit, one of four Black suspects who robbed two rooms and exchanged shots with police in Wheeling on June 1, pleaded guilty today and received a fifteen year term at Moundsville. Police killed two others. a fourth escaped.

Wheeling W. Va Ralph Parker Detroit Moundsville

Belcher Rites Today After Illness in Tazewell Area

Mrs. N. L. Belcher aged 65 of Tazewell died after several weeks of illness at her daughter’s home. Funeral and burial are set for Richlands today. She had lived in Tazewell county many years and is survived by five children including Mrs. Belle McGuire and George W. Belcher.

N. L. Belcher Tazewell G. W. Boothe Carolina Avenue Richlands Belcher

Bishop Swint Honored on 25th Priesthood Anniversary

The Rt. Rev. John J. Swint bishop of the Wheeling diocese marked the twenty fifth anniversary of his ordination with ceremonies across West Virginia. He received the title of assistant at the pontifical throne by papal dispensation and a purse of 6000 dollars plus gifts. Monsignor H B Altmeyer led a pontifical mass at St Joseph's Cathedral followed by a noon banquet. Addresses were given by Fathers McDermott Quirk and Coughlan. Maundeville by See r fon tonight at the cara residence.

Wheeling W. Va John J. Swint Pius XI Holy See H. B. Altmeyer Huntington St. Joseph's Cathedral P. M. McDermott Clarksburg Thomas Quirk Camden M. J. Coughlan Maundeville R Fon Cara

Aviation Trophy Given to Balloonists

The world record holders for distance in a free balloon Lieut T G Settle of Washington and Ensign Wilfred Boadwell of New York were awarded the Litchfield trophy at the National Aeronautical Association event. The race crossed Prince Edward Island Canada covering 952 miles from Pittsburgh, establishing a new world mark. Senator Bingham presented the trophy in the ceremony attended by Secretary of the Navy Adams Assistant Sec Tnealia Admiral Moffett and P Litchtle of Akron Ohio who donated the trophy in 1924.

Washington T. G. Settle Wilfred Boadwell New York Navy

Opening round against Hague ends with reserved ruling

In Jersey City New Jersey the first round of the battle to jail Mayor Frank Hague concludes with Vice Chancellor John F. P Fallon reserving decision on the legislature's habeas corpus writ. Hague remains free on $1000 bail as the judge weighs the legality of the arrest and demand for wealth sources.

Jersey City N. J New Jersey Frank Hague John FP. Fallon Russell FE. Watson Hague Senate

Pittsburgh Metropolitan Plan Fails by County Vote

June 25. Indications late tonight showed unofficial returns that the special election failed to produce the required two thirds in a majority of municipalities, preventing Allegheny County joining to form the city of Pittsburgh.

Pitteburgh Pittsburgh Allegheny County City of

Datsey Ruth Miller at Colonial Theatre in Marriage by Contract

Datsey Ruth Miller appears in the stage play Marriage by Contract now showing at the Colonial Theatre. The production features Miller in a leading role with a period storyline and local audience engagement.

Datsy Ruth Miller The Colonial Theatre

Arguments on temporary gas tariff suspension in West Virginia

The Public Service Commission heard final arguments on whether United Fuel Gas rates set to take effect July 1 should stand or be suspended pending a full hearing. H D Rammel urged approval citing supporting statistics and urging quick decision, while Huntington attorneys Paul W Scott and George S Wallace pressed for suspension until final review.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia United Fuel Gas Company Public Service Commission H. D. Rammel Paul W. Scott George 8. Wallace Huntington

Dawes Gibson Still Consider Disarmament Talks

London June 2 The question of naval strength shaping world peace sparked daylong talks between Ambassadors Dawes and Gibson. The two American envoys to Britain and Belgium met at the American chancellery, shared a luncheon, and resumed discussions. Gibson's return to Brussels tomorrow remained unclear as officials said ground had been fairly covered but no statement was issued yet.

London Dawes Gibson Hoover Great Britain Belgium Thia Brussels Ambassador Dawes

Hawks Aim for New York to Los Angeles Flight Record

Capt. Frank Hawke landed at Roosevelt Field after a cross country hop from Parks airport East St. Louis to set a round trip flight record from New York to Los Angeles He plans a 4 am takeoff on Thursday to attempt the nonstop East to West record of 24 hours 15 minutes and will stop at Metropolitan airport in Los Angeles to overhaul the engine before the return leg.

Roosevelt Field N. Y Frank Hawke Parks Airport East St. Louis Hawks New York Los Angeles Metropolitan

Elkins Man Eugene Arnold Visits City As Political Figure

Eugene Arnold of Elkins is a visitor in Bluefield, noted as a prominent political figure. He was a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in the last primary and has served two terms in the West Virginia legislature as Randolph county delegate, as well as on the state tax commission and other public roles.

Eugene Arnold Elkina West Virginia Bluefield Mr. Arnold Randolph County State Tax Commission

Popular Demand for Naval Accord

Washington reports a rising public interest in naval arms reductions as Ram say MacDonald considers a Washington visit. No fixed plan exists yet but both sides show openness to informal talks and joint conferences on limits and freedom of the seas, aiming to ease tensions between Britain and the United States.

Washington Ramsay MacDonald British Commonwealth Natal MacDonald United States League of Nations Geneva England Atlantic Waas Ambassador Dawes London Hugh Gibson Senate Borah of Idaho White House Gibson Dawes Downing Street

Scotland Yard Chief Plans Retirement at 64

London June 25 Frederick Weneley, famed for solving more murder mysteries than any living man, announces he will resign as chief of the criminal intelligence division at Scotland Yard to devote time to his garden. He declined a five year extension beyond the age limit. career began in 1888 as a policeman.

London Frederick Weneley Criminal Intelligence Division Scotland Yard Wensley

Radio Programs in Eastern Standard Time By Station

A listing of eastern clear channel stations with Wavelengths call letters and their daily programs from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Includes WARC WEAF WOR WPG and WJZ network schedules plus chain key stations and affiliated outlets.

Clear Channel New York Frolickers WCAU WNAC WEAN WFBL WMAK WCAC WJAS WADC WKRC WGHP WMAQ WIPD WHK WLBW WMAL WGN Olive Palmer WEEI WTIC WJAR WCSH WLIT WGY WGR Wee WSAI WHAS WSM Wtic Aes Rudy Vallee WFJC WIOD Paul Sabin WRC SMS WIZ New Y York Smith Ballew W4jz Rosalie Wolfe Wbal Wpti John B. Kennedy Mme Cabrera Gainsberg Voyagers WJR WBZ WRAL WHAM KYW KDKA Victor Wagner WBAL WRVA WSB WBT WJAX Muate WOR Newark Hank Simmons Carry Owen Wnac Wean WKBW WLEW United Symphony Orch WCAO WSPD WYFBL WFEBL WKAC Dreammaker Chain Key Station Angela Jazzette WPG Atlantic City Carroll Tate Baltimore WJZ Minature Musicale We Phila Louie Mark WABC Kdka Pittshburch Oso Bestor Orch Rbestor WJB Rochester WOY Schenectady WEAF WBZ Springfield

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