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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1925
Page
1
The article voices a rapid growth vision for Bluefield with monthly permit volumes surpassing one hundred thousand and hints at a two million yearly target. It recalls Bluefield’s rough past, praises law and order, and muses on speech, communication, and a popular culture tone through vignettes.
Mabel Keiser of Kansas City is jailed on charges of complicity in a murder plot against the wife of Charles B. Davies of Concordia Kansas. Davies says he paid $2000 to kill his wife, the attack failed, and he was then blackmailed until he notified authorities.
Mrs Oliva Baker a gray haired mother from a college town brought her son Bliss and daughter Pauline to seek education and work. Her son Bliss a UC senior faces extortion charges over a $60,000 kidnapping plot against Colonel Jackling. Russell Crawford aka George Beeman arrested. Baker explains aim was to frighten not hurt Mrs Jackling.
Tremors striking six cities including Livingston and Billings prompted panicked crowds to flee buildings. Reports describe cracked walls, a toppling hotel, and avalanches near Lombard blocking rail lines as trains were diverted or stalled. No deaths noted.
Sherman C Denham prominent Clarksburg businessman and political leader died suddenly at his home on Clay Street after a heart attack. Funeral arrangements not completed but obsequies likely Monday afternoon. He served as Harrison county deputy sheriff and Clarksburg postmaster, helped organize Empire National Bank, and led the West Virginia Fair Association.
James of Virginia aged fifty five died at Leone Hospital from starvation claiming he was too old to beg. A patrolman found him on the city hall steps at 4 30 this morning. His clothing was soiled yet of good quality. Two other men injured in the last 24 hours are expected to recover.
President Calvin Coolidge spent a day touring near Boston, visiting an Arlington Street cemetery in Watertown with three direct Coolidge ancestors buried there. He noted spelling changes of the family name and inspected weathered stones before golfing at Belmont Country Club and planning a possible Mayflower cruise depending on his father’s health.
In Clarksburg, June 27, a woman and a man were each sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. Walter Vannort and Shirley Sager received ten years apiece after writs of error were denied. Ernest Skinner got seven years for destroying the Pine Bluff mine tipple. Ruth Cannon and Samuel Folio each drew two years for felonious assault.
Warden P. Smith at the state penitentiary announced that the first group of about 500 state prisoners will be sent out next week to work on roads under a contract between the state board of control and the state road commission. Marshall County will receive 75 prisoners for work on a seven mile road project near the city.
Chicago June 27 William Darling Shepherd, freed of murder charges in the McClintock case, prepares to fight probate of the estate. Miss Isabelle Pope, the deceased's fiancée, and several cousins plan to oppose Shepherd in probate court. Judge Olson criticizes the state’s handling while the fate of Charles Faiman remains unsettled.
Bellefonte Pennsylvania June 27 Henry Edwards of Allegheny and Angelo Cicero of Westmoreland were brought to Rockview under death sentence. The governor granted Cicero a respite until October 6 while Edwards faces imminent execution for July 7 1924 murder of Patrolman Joseph Jananovich. Cicero killed Earl D Shoop on July 4 1922.
W J Campbell Republican committee chair asks Governor Blaine to outline plans for a special election to replace the late Senator Robert M Lafollette. He also calls a meeting of the Republican state executive committee for July 1 to discuss the election details.
Plymouth Vermont June 27 The condition of Colonel Coolidge eighty two father of the president took a turn for the worse today and he was reported in a serious condition by his personal physician Dr A W Cram There was no immediate danger of a fatal termination of the illness The doctor said his condition worse than ever but not immediately serious Some intestinal complications arose yesterday and today Attorney General Sargent visited and phoned from Bridgewater for an update He later said the patient was fairly comfortable with normal heart and pulse A slight fever developed and a special nurse was sent for Mrs May Johnson of Rutland arrived to assist The president's father first took to his bed this morning and last evening he was seized with faintness
Mount Hope West Virginia June 27 Morton L Gould Indianapolis newly elected president of the National Coal Association urged closer co operation among bituminous coal operators associations in an address before the New River Coal Operators Association comparing the national group to a crew of trained oarsmen and stressing unity to avoid jeopardizing regional interests He urged universal cooperation and predicted an all embracing national association with more members.
Bluefield plans a fourth with a Sham Battle between Princeton National Guard troops in uniform and Red Men at the fair grounds. The Defense Day station, Legion membership drive, and an all day band program add to the festivities as merchants close for rest and residents display flags.
Theo Avaunt former Klansman now head of the Protestant Knights of America leads an effort against the August 8 parade. He warns of lawless participants, calls for action to avoid rioting and racial hatred. Appeals are sent to President Coolidge and leaders including Darrow Bryan Wise and O Connell. NAACP urged officials to weigh parade effects while Klan plans proceed.
Mr and Mrs Louis F Matrux of St Louis sail with their twelve children aboard the French Liner Paris for a belated European honeymoon. The family plans to tour the continent by two automobiles The journey began in New York on June 27 and marks a long postponed dream due to budget and growing family.
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