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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
1
A cluttered local page lists coal prices from Coalfield firms including Allen Street Coal and Mercer Coal with red ash and mine run varieties. Also notes furniture, hats, and beauty parlor services, rental listings, auction notices, fish market offerings, and a correction about delivery terms from Hoges & Goodall.
For Sale lots offered at 10 dollars down and 10 dollars a month by Economy Home Fur Co. Two fire alarms answered by city firemen within fifteen minutes. First alarm from Heechwood avenue. brush pile afire. Escaping steam at Presto Pressing shop Federal Street and Prinenton avenue caused second alarm at 7 15. Sunday night firemen to box 418 Bin Street and Oakhurst avenue. box tampered with. A ladies wristwatch found. owner to describe to Chief of Police Dillon.
M L Oglesby of New York representing the bureau of explosives lectured before the Bluefield Better Terminal Association at the Masonic Temple. He stressed strict adherence to bureau rules, urges caution for transporters and individuals, and highlighted charts showing rising property and loss risks from mishandling fuels and explosives. He outlined extra precautions to prevent fires and protect both public safety and neighboring properties. Tonight he will speak at Norton Virginia.
A telegram reports the death of WR Hansel longtime head cutter for United Woolen Mills at Parkersburg where he resided since the company entered business. Hansel recently retired from active duties and funeral services are planned later today by the Bechengane Funeral Bureau. The loss is deeply mourned by company associates.
New York March 9 The steamship Aalsum arrived at quarantine after being damaged on the port side and leaking from strikes at night by the U S Shipping Board steamship Dannedaike in a collision twenty five miles south of Nantucket. The Aalsum, Dutch registry, bound Hull to New York, proceeded here under her own steam. The Dannedaike, a tanker, was bound Pensacola Florida to Boston. Milton Pennsylvania March 9 J F Bingman assigned to Cumberland Maryland pastorate at Central Pennsylvania conference closing session of Evangelical church.
N. Kelford resident William C. Hardy, known as the barbecue man, draws large crowds with his roasting events. He praises Black-Draught as a reliable remedy for constipation and bilious headaches and says it helps keep him in good health.
The Bluefield Kiwanis Club heard Rev. Werner H. DuBose urge character, vision, and optimism drawn from Nehemiah to boost Bluefield’s growth. He praised local church construction, road plans, and community spirit, while noting outside confidence remains strong. A Purim service at the synagogue featured a children’s program and special Purim festivities continue at the Matz Hotel for students.
Los Angeles March 9 four teen-year-old Sonny Willis surrendered to juvenile authorities to answer a murder charge his attorney says he committed. His mother Mrs Margaret Willis had been sentenced to life for murdering Dr Benjamin Yaldwin amid self defense claims. Harold Willis testified of a confession but DA called it incredible.
Continued from Page One Vanwood and Hstill Lawson of Tra Tee Mrs C Shelton of Pocahontas formerly of Bluefield and Misa Lava Lawson of Bluefield. He was preceded by his father thirty two years. One brother W R Lawson died in 1903 and a sister Mrs George Bailey died in Bluefield March 28 1924. He was in Norfolk and Western train service years ago and a member of Masons Knights of Pythias Dokkies BPO Hills and the Methodist church. The remains go to Bluefield this afternoon to his mother 213 Princeton avenue. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from Grace Methodist church Rev Jesse Mullens. Masonic order of Pocahontas to have burial at Maple Hill Cemetery Virginia Side.
Washington March 9 Stocks of corn on farms March 1 totaling 801 800 006 bushels were the smallest for that date since 1917. The 1924 crop was short at 2 487 000 000 bushels, 17 000 000 below 1923. Only 66 3 percent was merchantible compared with 80 8 percent in 1923. High wheat prices were blamed for the weak stocks in farms and in mills and elevators totaling 182 893 000 bushels, down from 236 000 000 a year ago.
A New York meeting by a group identified as committee political prisoners protested what they call persecution for opinions in various European countries. The attendees voiced support for prisoners of conscience and called for solidarity actions and international awareness.
Mrs Jesse R Lenox of Baltimore Maryland endorses Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the best regulator for stomach liver and bowels. She keeps them at home for age related needs and praises their laxative and cleansing effects. She notes the pellets can be found in neighborhood drug stores or by mail order with a trial package available.
Police dispersed a 1500 strong gathering organized by the International Committee for Political Prisoners after a noisy dispute over freedom of speech in Soviet Russia, driving attendees into the streets and ending the meeting tonight.
New York harbor welcomed the Cunard Caronta with over 700 passengers, most Irish, fleeing crop failures in western Ireland. On board, John O'Meara of Limerick, a known meat packer, was among those seeking relief from dire conditions.
Foundé asserted the potato trope for the weet was a total failure and there was insufficient food for the people, signaling a food shortage amid hardship and concern over relief.
Mrs. Cook suffered years of gas on the stomach and nervousness with shortness of breath until Adlerika was taken. The ad claims Adlerika clears stomach gas, eases constipation, and acts quickly without gripping. Available at The White Pharmacy and Central Pharmacy, Princeton via Rice Drug Co.
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