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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
1
Hartman in the death-house during an execution in Moundsville requested a last meeting with his 31-year-old brother Denis, who is imprisoned for second degree murder. Warden Callison arranged the encounter and Hartman chose his last meal menu of steak potatoes honey ice cream cake and iced tea.
The article notes many Russians reported killed near a border clash as Red Army units advance into Romania’s regions of Bessarabia and Bukovina, while Hungary mobilizes to seize Transylvania. Turkey braces for invasion risks, concentrates forces near Bulgaria as Black Sea tensions rise. A London diplomat cites a potential peace move between Britain and Germany amid jeoparded plans.
Bucharest reports fierce street fighting at Cernauti as Soviet forces push beyond ceded Bessarabia and Bucovina into Romanian territory. Civilians die, King Carol calls total mobilization while Germans warn Romania to harden internal security against communists and Jews.
H Letcher Riner of Lindside Monroe county died at home Thursday night after a heart attack. Born September 9 1883 he was a son of Henry and Sarah Dun can Riner and a Christian church member. He worked 17 years as a salesman for Virginia Grocery at Rich Creek. Survived by wife Lelia Charlton and three daughters Nora Lee Sarah Jean, plus three brothers and a sister. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at Pine Grove Baptist Church with ministers Rev Sublette and Rev Candler. Burial in Orchard Cemetery.
Mrs Eliza Puckett aged 72 died at her Maxwell Virginia home yesterday. She is survived by husband Hugh and twelve children including Mrs Ed Puckett of Tazewell Mrs James McGuire of Pounding Mill Mrs Cassie Trivett of Jewell Ridge Mrs Melvin Kinder of Tazewell and others of Tazewell and Maxwell. Funeral services were to be held at Maxwell Methodist Church at 2 PM conducted by Rev Jones of Tazewell assisted by Reverends Lundy and Hill. Burial in Maxwell Cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth Butt former resident dies Thursday afternoon at her sister's home. She is stepmother to R W Butt and Mrs Carl Wright of Columbus Ohio formerly of Bluefield. Burial planned in Clearmont Florida Sunday at three o'clock.
June Skeens a 14 year old boy from Glen Lyn was fatally struck by a Virginian freight train at a grade crossing in Glen Lyn about 2 30 Friday morning. Sheriff Emory Johnston said the death appears instant and the inquest remains open. The coal train stopped after the accident and by Sunday a funeral is planned with burial in a nearby cemetery.
Colonial theatre manager Max Matz stated last night the new federal emergency tax on theatre admissions will be paid by patrons. He noted a one cent state tax on twenty cent admissions and that twenty five and thirty five cent admissions would incur higher combined taxes.
Huntington W V June 28 Hugh Cooper Power 44 owner and president of the Murphy Bus Co at war died today in a hospital after a brief illness A native of Aberdeen Ohio Power was Culver military academy graduate first to enlist from War in World War I and became a lieutenant in the air corps He is survived by his mother Mrs William Fleming Power Huntington a sister Mrs H T Lawless and a brother Robert W Power of Logan Whale blubber burns at a temperature high enough to melt on.
In a driving storm a weary Willkie and Mrs. Willkie entered the hall as police led a long procession up the aisle. The crowd surged with confetti and balloons as he spoke of a fighting campaign and national unity while pledging no specific promises beyond advancing the cause and American democracy.
Roanoke residents offered piano tuning and mimeograph paper deals. Advertisements promote a closing out sale at SaRee Shoppe with drastic price cuts on dress materials, hats, and ready to wear items, plus Jones and Fretwell notices and printing services.
A record notes the committee approved a list of 106 national committee members 31 new and then adjourned the 1940 Republican gathering.
Philadelphia June 28 Charles L McNary wins first ballot vice presidential nomination support from all 16 West Virginia delegates voting as a unit.
The report notes Romania has mobilized near two million troops in Transylvania and fears over losing major military equipment in Bessarabia. It mentions German concerns for towns like Tarutino with German populations and neutral observers calling the Russian move a bluff in logistics. It also cites worries Russians may deploy parachute troops while pushing infantry into action.
A Bluefield meeting decided to raise ten cent beer to thirteen cents per bottle under the new federal emergency tax and sell two bottles for twenty five cents. The emergency levy takes effect July 1.
The United States destroyer Dixie arrived today in Ciudad Trujillo on a goodwill visit to the Dominican Republic. The presence underscores ongoing friendly naval diplomacy as June 28 reports note the ship's arrival.
President Roosevelt names a purchasing czar and announces expansion of defense spending including tanks, airplanes, and munition factories. He also adds Daniel J. Tobin as presidential assistant and funds to combat fifth column activities. Excerpts note immigration service expansion and altered navy promotion exams amid war pressures.
Mrs Willkie sat alone on the platform with only three companions, listening as Martin announced the man who would be the next president. She watched with solemn blue eyes as plans for an aggressive campaign were promised, marking a shift from her preferred background to public prominence.
Readable text notes that German air attacks resume as discussions hint at Russia joining the Allies at a peace conference if Britain backs a genuinely leftist government. The fragment mentions Hitler’s intentions and the potential shift in alliance dynamics.
Senator Norris claims the Republican party will reelect Roosevelt via Wendell Willkie while alleging a powerful utility empire behind the nomination. Ickes predicts Willkie strength will fade after the Wisconsin primary, contrasting Willkie with Dewey.
Government officials said they had no immediate information on the torpedoing of the steamer Edgehill. The vessel’s signal numbers may have matched those of the Edgehill, now listed as the Oremar arriving Baltimore June 23 from New York. The Cremar reportedly docked in Baltimore June 25 with a July mailing address there.
The text states that flagships are prohibited under United States neutrality law except when trips are expressly authorized for the removal of American refugees. This notes a specific exemption tied to humanitarian evacuations.
A parliamentary remark argues Turkey should exit the war unless Italy risks Syria. The speaker says British near eastern forces prefer an Italian invasion but cites Spain as the gravest risk, with a Francoist drive to reclaim Gibraltar uniting republicans. Tangiers and far eastern concessions are criticized as weakening Britain.
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