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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1925

Page

5

Verdict of Guilty in Tex Igenad Case

George L Rickard and four co defendants were found guilty by a federal court jury at 11 40 pm on March 19 and a sixth defendant James Dougherty was acquitted. The convicted include Fred C Quimby Teddy Hayes Jasper C Muma and Frank B Flournoy. They remain free on bail until sentencing next Tuesday.

Bodine Rickard Fred C. Quimby New York Teddy Hayes Los Angeles Jack Denpsey Jasper C Jan) Muma Washington Tian Frank B. Flournoy Madison Square Garden Liberty

Tornado Toll Reaches Hundreds Across States

Reports from the Associated Press describe a massive tornado across Missouri Illinois Kentucky and Indiana causing hundreds dead and thousands injured. Descriptions note devastation in Murphysboro and Griffin with schools and churches wrecked and equipment destroyed.

Jessen Kentucky Princeton Olivery Missouri America's Legion Oller Associated Press Missouri Ozark Ced Ilinois Indiana I Tennessee Shette Desoto Ttnoig Murphysboro Antapolla Heinz Chicago Hainels Watrodd Mobile Ohio Cape Girardeau Prince Toy Ind Bloomfeld Sloaneville Tudiana Ta Griffin Upe Owenaville Pogsyville Eligabeth Cairo Missouri Pacific Railroad wLoulaville

Playground bill clears both houses first in sequence

A fragmented note outlines a legislative path for a playground bill, stating it was the first to pass both houses. The garbled text suggests amendments and procedural steps, with references to circulation and rapid passage through committees and chambers.

West Virginia Legislature Passes Bills on Licensing and Local Education

Lawmakers approved a measure tightening pharmacist licensing and penalties for unlicensed drug trade. They also expanded juvenile and delinquency guardianship rules and altered boards controlling fraternal order homes. Local bills affected Salem, Martinsburg, and Ripley districts, and a raised salary bill for circuit and county clerks passed the senate but with a delay to start next terms. Former Representative Roserbloom visited, urging consideration of naming the state after a notable figure, potentially Lincoln.

Sage Asage t@4 Judiciary Committee House Salem Martinsburg Ripley Smotington Senate Hancock County Barbour County Willamstown Marshall County Law Library House of Delegates Delegate Street Clairman Benjamin Roserbloom Wheeling Pittsburg Virginia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Rosun Broam Lincoln

Murder Germs and Crimes Across Continents

A sweeping 1916 account traces murder plots and germ warfare spanning Michigan Paris and New York. It describes Dr Walte’s confession of poisoning to secure a fortune, the electrocution at Sing Sing, and parallel cases of Girard and Doutseau in Paris who used pathogens to murder for wealth.

Peck Bright Waits Grand Rapide J.B. Peck Ater Michigan Walte Sing Sing Paris Girard Madame Jeanne Girard Mademoiselle Josephine Doutseau Ohyard Girards Luxury Boon Bia Victin Clarence C. Barnee New York Poiaon Mra Baring Olof Baring Europe Hansas

Progress Visits Town Aging Back Through Time

The report describes a city known as Mesinle in Morocca Muar, claimed to be hundreds of years old. It notes traditions, long-standing bands and a history spanning over four centuries, with mentions of local culture and heritage.

Mesinle Morocca Muar Mesiile Apanlands Red Carney Cleveland

Public Water Supply Aims For Citywide Availability

Gangs of workers lay cement pipes from Yasinen to the city as municipal authorities anticipate furnishing inhabitants with adequate water for drinking and hygienic needs, marking a historic step for the town.

Yasinen

Teapot Dome lease defense cases press on in court

Cheyenne Wy Mar 19 A Herbert Bain deposition reading in the Teapot Dome case revealed Navy interest in safeguarding Salt Creek fields. Admiral Robison testified about discussions with Interior officials and Sinclair Mammoth Oil, noting the Sinclair plan offered drainage protection, handling facilities, and fuel oil exchange for Navy needs.

Cheyenne Wyo Foster Bain Federal Bureau of Mines Mammoth Oil Company Harry ¥. Sinclair Naval Oil Reserve Admiral Robison Baln Sinclair Balu Navy Bureau Bain Mammoth OU Texas Company Path Gald Fall Cule’ Nisin

Tri State Independent Basketball Tournament Opens Friday Night

Fifteen teams from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia compete in the Tri State Independent basketball tournament in Portamouth Ohio. Finglas of the tourney will be played Saturday night.

Portamouth Ohi Mar Ohio Kentucky Virginia Touyhument Finglas

Sporting musings mix fame folly and pride in spring

A restless collage notes stars like Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Walter Hagen and Rockefeller in playful digs on golf horseshoes and baseball. It riffs on fame economics and sport page publicity as Hal Chase plans a Mexican league and Attell is urged as commissioner.

Hal Chase Mexico Ahe Attell Dignity John D. Rockefeller Ormond Olly Bird Codudget

Pirates Yanigans Rout Regulars In Prep Camp Game

Paso Robles California March 19 The Pirate Yanigans defeated the regulars 13 to 2 in the final training camp game of the preparatory season. Don Songer pitched for the second team and Lonley Koupal pitched for the regulars. Jimmy Richardson relieved Songer and Caleton relieved for the second team in later innings.

Paso Robles Cal Pirate

Cannonball Martin to Meet Phil Rosenberg at Madison Square Garden

Eddie Cannonball Martin world bantamweight champion meets Phil Rosenberg of New York in a fifteen round title bout at Madison Square Garden. The May event pits two top contenders in a highly anticipated clash for the crown.

New York Eddie Cannonball) Martin Charley Phil Rosenberg Madison Square’ Garden

Martin Defends Title in New York Rematch Card

Martin aims for a first big title defense in New York since dethroning Abe Goldstein. Rosenberg fought to a draw with Martin at Madison Square Garden last April. Bantamweights Mickey Garcia of Utica and Harold Smith of Chicago meet in a twelve round semi final bout.

Morrow Martin New York Abe Goldstein Rosenberg Madison Square Garden Apri Mickey Garcia Bushy Graham Utica Harold ‘Smith Chicago

Penn State Favored In College Mat Title Race

New York March 19 Penn State, with six straight victories this season, is favored to win the Intercollegiate Wrestling Association title at Columbia University tomorrow. Yale Cornell and Lehigh loom as stiff opposition as entries include Columbia Princeton Pennsylvania and Syracuse.

New York Mar Columbia University Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Penn State Thlis Senson Yale Cornell Lehigh Columbia Pinceton Pennsylvania Syracuse

Exhibition Games Across Florida and California Scores

Exhibition results list multiple games in Ft Myers St Petersburg Winter Haven Plant City and Santa Clara area with pitchers batters and line scores noted for each matchup. Players named include Baumgartner Gray Hartley Rixey May Shocker Hoyt ONeill Schang Clark Miller Myatt Ambrose Pott Bird and McNamara Keiley Brillhart Schemanske Mowers Haines Sherdell Vick Hughes Moehler and others.

Ft. .Myers Mla R. HW. EE Philadelphia New York Baumgartner Gray Perking Scott Ryan Mann Deas Hartley St. Petersburg Fla Cincinnati Rixey May and Shocker Schang Winterhaven Cleveland Columbus A. A Clark Roy Miller Myatt Adamson Ambrose Pott Bird Cady Plant City He E Washington Indianapolis McNamara Keiley Brillhart Ruch Hill

Managers Differ Over Spring Training Sessions Used

Orlando March 19. Managers Hendricks of Cincinnati and McGraw of New York Giants favor two daily spring sessions to capitalize on favorable Florida weather. Reds and Giants use morning drills and afternoon scrimmages. veterans may quit early if tired. Tinker supports Hendricks and contrasts with past Cubs practice styles.

Jack Henaticks Cincinnati Reda John McGraw New York Giants McGraw Hendricks Reds Giants Orlando Mar Clincinnati Florida Tugel Wendricks Gings Joel Tinker Tinker Fran Chance Chicago Cubs Chance

Lewis Disqualified for Persistent Holding in Title Bout

London March 19 Ted Kin Lewis of England was disqualified in the fifth round of a twenty round welterweight contest with Tomy Millgatt the Scottish fighter after persistent holding. Lewis led in moments but received the deduction ending the match.

London Ted Kin) Lewis England O ‘Tomy Millgatt Lewis

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