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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

2

Te Kawau Princess lays eggs in New Zealand contest

Yesterday in Tarenaki New Zealand Te Kawau Princess laid 64 eggs in an egg laying contest. Three spit eggs were noted and the event highlighted a claim by Osborne Marine and partners about lighter ship coats from changing red lead paint to black and gold reducing weight by fifty pounds per ship.

Ripley Tarenaki New Zealand Osborne Marine Tuc Tolland Mici Black and Golt New York, Philadelphia & Washington Ludington Line

William M Wiley of Boone County Coal Dies at 69

William M Wiley 69 vice president and general manager of Boone County Coal Corp and vice president of the National Chamber of Commerce representing the southeast region died at his home while preparing to attend his wife's funeral. He had been in ill health and spent the winter in Florida. Mrs Edith Wiley died earlier in the week. Wiley had long been active in West Virginia coal, joining the Kanawha Coal Operators Association in 1912 and serving on the chamber of commerce board before 1920.

Sharples W. Va William M. Wiley Boone County Coal Corporation National Chamber of Commirce Ja Il Health Florida Charleston Hospital Edith Wiley Wiley Chamber of Commerce West Virginia Colorado Boone County Cost Corporation Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association Kanawha West Virminia

Trader Horn Dies In English Nursing Home Crowning Irony

Whitstable June 26 Alfred Aloysius Smith famed as Trader Horn died today in a nursing home bed. His death closes a life filled with African adventures and book collaborations with Ethelreda Lewis that made him famous. He once mused about his end preferring vultures to life and seeing no looking back from Lot’s wife.

Whitstable Hogland Alfred Aloysius Smith Trader Horn Africa Ethelreda Lewis London Botter Lot Noa

State Troopers Trail Winona Bank Robbers

Charleston West Virginia June 26 Four state troopers to Allegheny county Virginia aided officers reporting two men who robbed the Winona National Bank at Winona yesterday were hiding near Covington The troopers were sent after a report from T A Myles assistant prosecuting attorney of Payette county Approximately 1000 dollars were taken when two men entered the bank forced Miss Nell Walker assistant cashier into the rear and fled with money from the till and counters

Charleston W. Va Virginia Allegheny County T. A. Myles Payotte County Winaba National Bank Wiona Covington Virginia County Mylea Winona Bank Nell Walker Tashier Aun Enah

Bank of United States counsel pleads not guilty

Isidor J. Kresel indicted counsel for the Bank of United States pleaded not guilty to a perjury charge before General Sessions Judge Freschi in New York. His attorney sought ten days to draft motions. Kresel was released on 10,000 bond. The perjury charge arose from events tied to the indictment.

New York Isidor J. Krese Bank of United States General Sessions Freschi Kresel

City and Gonfield News Special Hat Sale

Special shipment of white crepe liverses arrives at Bland Street Raley Hotel. If unsatisfied with current lodging, speak with the clerk at Naleleh Hotel about fair prices and good care. Frenel Wot Shoppe offers summer hats on sale today for 1.65 dollars.

Eizen Mretyell's Bland St Ralelyi Hotel Naleleh Hotel

Birth Control Debate at Church Convention

Seattle June 26 Birth control was debated at the merged Congregational and Christian churches convention. Resolutions were introduced by Iowa and New York City groups to repeal laws barring physicians from giving birth control information to married couples. New York City Congregational association urged a referendum among church members married at least five years with one child or more. Dr Wred B Smith read a Hoover message praising the merger as promising for spiritual welfare.

Seattle Iowa New York City Iowa Congregational Conference Hoover

Ardmore judge presides over bank case and youth trial

Oun B. Odge d ex district judge of Ardmore Oklahoma presides at the trial of Coch Crosby and William Gue as deputy sheriffs for the singing of Emile Cortes Rubio and Manuel Gomezs Mexican youths Rubio related to the Mexican president and was at home with his friend when the incident occurred. Kresla testimony concerns bank officers and his grand jury statements from February. He has pleaded not guilty and indictments were returned against him with the other bank officials. In New York Agnes Ayres, once Rudolph Valentino’s leading lady, returns to theater after leaving motion pictures five years ago. She has spent time in vaudeville study and as an un named radio performer to gain experience.

Oun B. Ogdex Ardmore Okla Coch Crosby Willam Gueas Emile Cortes Rubio Manuel Qomezs Rubio Mexico Krescl Bix New York Agnes Ayres Rudolph Valentino Ele Tins Boen Vaudevilla

Pittsburgh Officials Post Bonds in Miladameanor Case

Pittsburgh June 26 Bonds of 5000 each were posted for Mayor Charles H. Kline and B L Succop deposed director of the bureau of supplies to answer charges of miladameanor in office. Grand jury had subpodaed bank and stock market records of Kline Succop and others under investigation. Indictments followed an audit into bureau contracts amid a complaint about high bidder awards. Mayor Kline said he has nothing to fear and will not abdicate.

Pittsburgh Charles H. Kline B. L. Succop Bureau of Supplies Kilne Succop Othera Iilne Hiw Kline Snecop Supplica Department

Church leaders to shape proposed union in Seattle convention

Two noted church leaders will play key roles at the joint national convention in Seattle Washington from June 25 to July addressing the proposed organic union of the Congregational and Christian denominations. The Rev Charles Emerson Burton executive secretary of the national council of the Congregational church and the Rev Frank G Coffin president of the general convention of the Christian church are cited as leaders in drafting a constitutional framework.

Sphese Seattle Wash Charles Emerson Burton Ton National Council of the Congregational Church Frank G. Coffin General Convention of the Christian Church

Coal Production Reaches New 1931 High in Pocahontas District

Coal output in the Pocahontas Tug River district hit a new weekly peak for 1931, totalling 441,098 net tons for the week ended June 20. The gain over the prior week was 45,282 tons, with output surpassing the previous high week by 23,000 tons. Calendar year to date production stands at 5,061,967 net tons.

Pocahoutas- Tug River

Artist Haybrook Eyes Murder Angle in Starr Easthill Death

Adolph Haybrook, a scenic artist and friend of Starr Easthill, claims the heiress was murdered to shield a $25,000 settlement case. He argues the body found in the spur at Long Beach was a homicide and notes his picture was sent to London via Bartlane cable.

Adolph Haybrook Starr Easthfull Long Beach London Haybrook Atlantic Bartlane

Outstanding collection of coins and mosaics unearthed at Olynthus

Baltimore reports Dr. David M. Robinson of Johns Hopkins University excavated at Olynthus a remarkable find including rare coins, mosaics and a carved Amazon vase. He described progress to Dr. Hugh Hampton Young of Johns Hopkins Medical School, noting discoveries since the expedition arrived in Greece last February.

Baltimore Olynthus Fireece David M. Robinson Johns Hopkins University Hugh Hampton Young Johns Hopkins Medical School

Increase of fever is not harmful

Dr Morris Fisibeen explains fever as a body reaction, not always harmful. Heat production rises with fever but heat elimination adjusts, baths help cool the surface, and higher fever elevates metabolism up to 60 percent, with muscle loss possible during prolonged illness.

Morris Fisibeen Signer

Pepper Martin Emerges as Cardinal Prospect in 1920s Memoir

The article recounts Pepper Martin, nicknamed Pepper, rising from minor leagues to Major League trials with the St. Louis Cardinals. Scouts undoubtingly praised his hitting, speed, and versatility, noting his sharp rise from Rochester to a spring camp. It mentions Charley Barrett predicting his future impact and contrasts his early struggles with eventual breakout showing.

Peppar’ Martin Ty Cobb Dia

Hathaway Trial Nears Jury Stage

Newport News June 36 The defense and prosecution in the Elliott R Hathaway murder case ended rebuttal today. The jury will hear closing arguments tomorrow afternoon with one and a half hours allotted to each side. Judge Walsh aims to instruct the jury by 3 PM, allowing time to return to their families for Sunday.

Newport Nt. I Blliott R. Hathaway Verna Russell Charles A. Walsh Theure

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