Mellon on Stand in Trial of Means
Secretary of the treasury Andrew W. Mellon testified in the Means case as a defense witness. Means and secretary Elmer W. Jarnecks are charged with violating the prohibition law. Mellon denied knowledge of forged whiskey withdrawals and stated the Overholt Distillery had been liquidated.
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New York
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Elmer W. Jarnecks
Means
Pittsburg
Mellon
Senate
Goodman
Mellon National Bank of Cea
Overholt Distillery Company
Thomas D. Felder
Meana
Mr. Mellon
Hiram ©. Todd
Felder
Wolverton
John W. Hubbard
New Jersey
Internal Revenue
Blair
Improvement Program for Bluefield College Details
Bluefield College announces a summer improvement plan led by Dr. R A Lansdell. Plans include three new homes for faculty near existing dwellings and a high class gymnasium. Additional campus improvements feature road work and general upgrades to facilities.
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Bluefield College
R. A. Lansdell
Bluefield Fair Dates Set for September First to Sixth
September 1 to 6 has been set as the dates for the Bluefield fair. Officials begin preparations for the annual event with horse offerings and possible running races on the horse racing program. Promises of exciting automobile races and many high class free attractions have been booked.
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Bluefield
Mercer County Tennis Tourney Upsets Highlight Second Day
The Mercer County Tennis Tournament saw several upsets on day two as Woolwine beat Claytor 6 4 6 0 and McGaffin edged Woolwine 6 3 6 4. Starley crushed Crawford 6 0 6 0 in singles while McGuffin and Sanders from Bluefield won 6 3 6 3 over Starley and Crawford.
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Mercer County
Woolwine
Claytor
Straley
Rice
McGaffin
Starley
Crawford
Rive
McNutt
Harrington
Higginbotham
Epps
Mahood
Bird
McGuffin
Sanders
Bluefield
Princeton
Arte
Crouch
Harlan
Demonstration for Gov Smith A Record Breaker
The Madison Square Garden noise surge from Gov. Smith delegates spurred loud banners and a mass rally. Roosevelt’s presence cooled the crowd as the roll call continued amid protests, with Maryland and Delaware delegations leading further demonstrations.
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Gov. Smith
Smith Forces Go Tomorrow in Tight Vote
Smith supporters press for tomorrow while McAdoo backers vote tonight as weary undecided residents weigh their choice. The outcome hinges on which faction gains the edge in a contested local election.
Local interest rises as New York convention opens
The Daily Telegraph notes strong local interest in the Democratic national convention in New York. Democrats back John W. Davis for the nomination. West Virginia supports Carter Glass if needed, with Al Smith and McAdoo among favored figures. A Norfolk & Western telegrapher returned home amid rumor, while a London verdict reverses a $125,000 damages award against two doctors linked to a lunatic case.
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New York
Daily Telegraph Bulletin Board
John W. Davis
Virginia
West
London
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Standard Oil. Company
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Standard Oil Co
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United States
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. Va
DR. J. S. Compton
W. VA
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