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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
4
The Bluefield recruiting depot led the district in efficiency this year. Sixty recruits were sent to war training schools, earning the station Best in the district and an award for S. H. Sterling, who will receive an additional year on recruit duty.
Chicago June 29 Mme Rosika Schwimmer organizer of Henry Ford s peaceship today won her fight for American citizenship The United States circuit court of appeals reversed a previous decree by Judge George A Carpenter which denied her application on the grounds that she could not take an oath of allegiance to the United States without a mental reservation.
Denver, June 29 Millard Rice of Mipolis was elected national head of Disabled American Veterans at the close of the eighth annual convention tonight. A resolution adopted today would deny government insurance benefits to wives who divorce veterans, while a separate ruling would grant all compensation to a veteran if his wife left him. The divorce resolution passed without debate, spurred by a Ninth Circuit Court decision. Joseph F. Laycock, department commander of the G A R, addressed the gathering and urged opposition to preparedness propaganda.
Traffic on the Sciota division was heavily delayed yesterday and last night due to a series of slides near W. V. One covered track on both directions. Passenger train No. 16 arrived in Bluefield about nine hours late in the morning.
Classified items list book titles by Jean Austin from Warlick Piano Rooms and Warlick Fiaso Rooms. Local notices include Cole's Flower Shop, a fire next door, Holstein and Jersey cows for sale, summer hat sales, and fashion news from Roy Phillips of Bluefield Shoe Co. Also mentions soft shell crabs, frog legs, and a Red Men’s hall event with a hat sale and fashion notices.
Northampton Massachusetts June 29 John Coolidge son of the President visited his old hometown before joining his parents at the summer White House in Wisconsin He arrived from Plainville Connecticut after graduating from Amherst College on June 18 and met with Governor Trumbull and daughter Florence He called on his grandmother Mrs Lemira Goodhue who has been a patient at the Dickson hospital since September 11
Assistant United States Attorney General Mrs Ma Bel Walker Willebrandt was credited with planning a series of dry raids that closed nearly twenty night clubs and arrested about 100 people in New York. Federal agents in evening clothes conducted the operation before the 3 a.m. closing hour as Broadway celebrated a Democratic convention nominating Gov. Alfred E. Smith. Major Maurice Campbell signaled it as the start of a broader crusade to dry up Broadway venues.
After a lively campaign Bert Light was elected mayor of Junior Town. Clerks Elizabeth Perifips and Anna May Fustenberger join a slate including Margaret Lilly as news reporter Bertha Rodgin as chief of police Bobby Peters as sergeant Gene Studebaker patrolman Howard Williams health doctor Billy Phillipps health purse Christine Steele and plans for a minstrel program on Monday afternoon are under way
Thea Rasche, German aviatrix, announced in New York on June 29 that she has abandoned the attempt to fly the Atlantic in the Bellanca monoplane North Star. Stillman, sponsor and wife of the backer Stillman, said the decision followed blocking efforts from former backers to settle differences amicably.
In New York on June 29 Justice Mullan refused a temporary injunction to restrain the proposed 250 million Dodge Chrysler merger. Calvin Goddard representing minority Dodge stockholders must post a bond to protect nonassenting preference stockholders and a pledge that transfer will await bond conditions.
Washington June 29 Chairman Work of the Republican national committee announced that James W. Good of Chicago former Iowa congressman was chosen as manager of the western division of the party campaign He will lead Republican efforts in the western half of the United States after reordering his business affairs to devote full time to campaign work
Horta Portugal June 20 A broken part in the dynamo powering the Corner Napier Whale wireless equipment of Capt Frank T Courtney delays the second leg of his transatlantic flight from Portugal to the United States via Halifax until tomorrow.
In league circles Mr Hughes is viewed as a strong selection. It is believed that several countries including Great Britain France and Japan may support him. The expectation is that he will accept if offered.
Geneva June 29 Japan will nominate Charles Evans Hughes to the World Court of International Justice if he accepts the post. Powers await the action of the American group authorized to nominate a successor to De Joho Bas-
Search operations focused on Leslie H. Smith, airmail pilot for Robertson Aircraft, who departed Little Rock at 7 10 last night bound for St Louis in a De Haviland. He carried convention photos for the St Louis Globe Democrat and the Pacific and Atlantic cyclnicate and was known as a “bad weather” pilot amid storm fears.
The Bluefield curb market begins the summer season with markets at the North Side old Grant Street bridge site and the South Side Bland Street lot near St Luke’s hospital. Markets will run Tuesdays and Saturdays under police supervision as market masters. Fresh vegetables are expected.
John Henry Mears and Captain Charles B D Collyer depart New York for Europe in a seaplane to attempt a globe circling speed record. They travel by air and ship aboard the Olympic, aiming to beat the 28 days 14 hours 36 minutes 5 seconds mark set in 1926 by Evans and Wells, with a target return to New York in 23 days.
Guy Lawhead, assistant cashier at the Bank of Kimball, is elected cashier of the Bluefield National Bank to succeed E. G. Otey. He will arrive July 1 and assume duties August 1. A Pennsylvania native, Lawhead has six years as Kimball’s assistant cashier and prior experience as a school principal. He is married with two daughters and active in local civic and religious work.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. signed a document relinquishing more than 1 million dollars of his inheritance to aid in repaying stockholders of his bankrupt publishing enterprise. This follows nearly 1 million dollars already sacrificed to meet obligations.
Oslo reports the defense ministry opened an inquiry after Harstad fishermen returned from Bear Island with a sighting claim. They said a plane on June 18, possibly the Latham piloted by Rene Guilbaud carrying Roald Amundsen to aid the Nobile expedition, flew low about 24 miles northwest of Bear Island.
The Bluefield Gun Club holds its regular weekend practice this afternoon at Cumberland Heights and will discuss plans for an all day July 4 shoot at the grounds. Officials seek strong attendance to finalize the Fourte map and arrangements.
William G. McAdoo, former Democratic leader, declined to discuss Governor Smith of New York as the party's presidential candidate. He told reporters he would speak only after the Democratic nominee delivers acceptance speeches in the fall election.
Jim Mullen forecast a 200000 gate for Mickey Walker and Ace Sludkins but lost 15000 and questions Chicago's boxing appetite. The article teases Tunney versus Plumber Tom while noting Tunney may retire after the bout and Dempsey's drawing power amid growing public interest.
Charges against H. C. Fugate and James Walls state prohibition agents were dropped by Commissioner Rose Wells after witnesses failed to appear at the hearing in Charleston. The petition alleged home entries without search warrants, but the case was dismissed due to nonappearance.
Jerome Pratt, a middle aged Lothario charged with the murder of three fiances and disappearance of 15 others, was arrested today in Algiers after France-wide police search. Earlier notes say in 1927 the California forest service helped distribute and plant nearly four million fish fry in streams.
Six year old William David Shirley of Mohegan was awarded 20000 by a circuit court jury against Norfolk and Western Railroad for the loss of his hand. His father had sued for 30000 after an accident near the Shirley home when the boy, on a sand pile near a track, was crushed by a shifter engine. Witnesses testified the railroad failed to watch the tracks. The jury deliberated two hours and awarded 20000. notice of appeal filed by railroad counsel.
Andy Rattis of Tazewell purchases the Harris-Wooda grocery and meat market in Tazewell. Possession will occur Monday July 1 after closing the grocery department. The new setup will feature a meat and fresh vegetable market and display quality cuts.
Local politicians debated Alfred B. Smith for president and Senator Joseph T. Robinson as running mate with some backing Smith ticket while others doubted. Attorney Graham Sale wore a brown derby emblem, signaling Tammany pride amid the chatter. In court, W M Black was held for grand jury on a shooting death at Robert Spears home. Load of details show Day shot and wounded in a separate incident. testimony disputed ownership of the pistol. Day, shot, and Day’s weapon disputed. he was shot through both legs at Spears’ place. Black faced bond set at one thousand dollars. The injured Day had been treated at Welch hospital for two bullet wounds.
Hassel T. Hicks, local architect, has completed plans for an eight room addition to the Dunbar school house. The addition will cost about $30,000 and bids have been asked for excavation. Construction will start once contracts are let and the new wing is expected to house over 200 pupils as a junior high school.
Coney Island opened yesterday afternoon under a cloudy sky with more than 1,500 visitors attending. Amusement seekers arrived by foot, trucks, and cars as crowds gathered around the pool and grand stand. Charlie Farrington led a brief welcome and swimmers performed while lifeguards were stationed for safety. Vendors and concessions drew praise as the park offered new attractions and a Chrysler display at the filling station.
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