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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1925

Page

7

Gerald Chapman Aids Lawyers In Conduct Of Trial

Hartford reporting shows Gerald Chapman aiding his defense as 24 witnesses from 13 communities recount the night before the New Britain patrolman murder and the Springfield and Meriden events tied to the case. Prosecutor Alcorn presses toward conviction while defense counsel Groehl fights to exclude atmosphere and questionable identifications.

Hartford Conn Gerald Chapman New Britain Hugh M. Alcorn Chapman Frank Kupec Lillian Knell Meriden, Conn Meehan Hotel Meridan Kupec Walter Shean Shean Springfield Mass Davidson & Leventhal Lis James Skelley Shea Frederick J. Groehl Newell Jennings Alcorn Ohio Alice M. Powers Cincinnati Frederick H. Cook Dayton James Hance Wheaton Muncie Ind Tom Miller Groehl Indiana Arthur W. Bailey Pawtucket R. L Holyoke Booth Hadley George L. Shelburne Batley Waldo W. Miller Miller Stanton Moor Company Catherine Boorn James W. Brown Detroit Ford William B. Ellison Bergholz Steubenville Ge Bedoir Henry Wessel Ken Britain

Gerald Chapman Steps Up to Help Lawyers in Murder Trial

Gerald Chapman abandons pose of boredom to actively assist lawyers in his murder trial, shifting demeanor as case proceeds amid courtroom scrutiny.

Nerald Chapman

Ellingson Jury Now Complete in California Murder Trial

San Francisco March 27 two alternate jurors both women joined the regular panel to try Dorothy Ein sixteen for the murder of her mother shot in January after a scolding at petting parties. Judge Harold Louderback adjourned court to Monday morning as the panel sat with nine men and three women.

San Francisco Mar Dorothy Ein Harold Louderback Terresa Roth Martin Hencken George W. Hastittgs George H. Clark Dora R. Roche Silveramith Paul E. Denivelle Anton Carlson Alice F. Hicks Edgar J. Goldsmith William £. Bates J. H. McCay Clara M. G. White George F. Sand Iron Works

Ford Motor Company reports large surplus increase

Boston March 27 An official statement filed with the Massachusetts secretary shows Ford Motor Company surplus rising by more than 100 million dollars for the year ending this month reaching 542,476,496.39. Total assets climbed to 644,624,468 from 568,101,639 with notable gains in real estate machinery and equipment merchandise and other asset categories.

Boston Mar Ford Motor Company Commonwealth of Massachusetts Rch

Exhumations Begin in McClintock Death Case

Bodies of Emma Nelson McClintock and Dr. Oscar Olson are exhumed for belated autopsies to seek death causes. Coroner Wolff says analyses will take about a month. Shepherd and attorney remain untroubled as investigation continues.

Chicago Emma Nelson McClintock William Nelson McClintock Oscar Olson Harry Olson Justice Olson William DP Shepherd McClintock Olson McNally Olgan Oscar Wolff Wolff Robert E. Crowe Young McClintock Luella Rheabell Faiman's School

Josiah Kirby Blamed for False Statement

Cleveland March 27 Responsibility for issuing a false financial statement of the Cleveland company as of July 20 1922 was placed on Discount Soneser on the condition Josiah Kirby former president of the company by Raymond L Poland former treasurer in testimony today After the company went into receivership Poland continued as treasurer for the receiver Kirby and Poland were indicted on charges of issuing the statement fraudulently Poland testified after charges against him were dismissed by Judge Cull he might become a witness for the prosecution.

Cleveland Cleveland of Business Poland Kirby Cr. B. Cull

Transfer Admiral Dewey to Bethlehem Chapel Crypt

Admiral George Dewey body to move tomorrow from Arlington National Cemetery to Bethlehem Chapel at Washington Cathedral for temporary rest beside Woodrow Wilson. Marines and bluejackets plus navy band will honor the procession. honorary pallbearers include senior flag officers and Brigadier General Mion Williams.

Admiral Dewey Bethlehem Washington Maine George Wey Maniia Bay Arlington National Cemetery Washington Catheral Bluejackets Navy Cathedral Bethlehem Chapel Woodrow Wilson Dewey Manilla Navy Department Charles J. Badger Jug Rodman Edward W Eberle Hilary P. Jones Navy General Board Spencer S

Red Cross Funds Urge Support for Tornado and Mine Victims

The Red Cross seeks donations to aid tornado zone victims and to assist miners of the Rrellviile disaster. Several contributors have already given to both funds, listing donors from Bluefield Princeton and related towns, with totals noted for each fund. Total raised shown is 812.50 across listed contributors.

Red Cross Abe A. Pitt Martens W. Va Monticello Peas Montecarlo Beker Qeetield Marley Oliver Princeton Iad Tate Bluefield Bors

Theory Advanced Incendiary Bomb Was Cause Blast

Coroners inquest into thirty three miners killed at the Harrackaville Bethlehem mine recessed after testimony failed to identify blast origin. Witnesses debated whether a single ignition at the shaft bottom or a bomb near the shaft started the explosion. nitro glycerine odor was reported at the wreck site.

Fairmont Harrackaville Bethlehem Mines Corporation Here George 5. Rice United States Bureau of Mines John Stewart L. C. Pitahugh M. W. Ogden Robert Lambie State Department of Mines Lod Pat O'Conner Bethlehem Company J. O. Durka C. F. Welty State Mining Department Ia- Sor Rissbewen

Eastern Time Bill Fails To Uniform Ohio Time

Columbus march 27 the bill to standardize eastern time across Ohio apparently failed after senate and house disagreement. The senate had passed a measure legalizing eastern and central time where used, while the house amendment to uniform eastern time was not concurred in.

Columbus Mar Ohio Senate House

Injured Michigan Lawmaker Smjo Air Crash Condition Favorable

Uniontown Pennsylvania March 27 Physicians attending Representative Clarence J. McLeod of Michigan reported his condition favorable after an air plane crash near Uniontown. An earlier bulletin said he would likely recover barring complications. An X ray showed a sprained back punctured lung broken collarbone and two fractured ribs. Theairplane was en route from Seldine Field Michigan to Washington when it crashed during a forced landing for repairs.

Uniontown Clarence J. McLeod Michluar Loniceht Mr. McLeon

Grand Jury Finds True Bill Against Senator Wheeler

Washington reports a grand jury charged Senator Wheeler of Montana with conspiracy to obtain illegal use and possession of government land along with Edwin Booth and Gordon Campbell. Wheeler faces trial in Montana on April 16, with bonds set and arraignment completed.

Washington Wheeler Montana Edwin Booth Interior Department Gordon Campbell Campbell Donovan Senator Walsh Senator Wheeler Grand Jury Borah Committee Senate Department of Interior Lense

Appearance of Klansmen Sentencing Delayed Until Tuesday

In Warren Ohio prosecutors delay sentencing of twenty five indicted Klansmen tied to the Niles riot as they await a prosecutor approved statement of fact. Fifty have already been tried or pleaded guilty to rioting weapons assault and related charges with two anti Klansmen receiving six months workhouse terms and one suspended year sentence for assault to kill.

Pierson James 8. Thomas Joe Jennings Niles

Montana Senator Burton Wheeler Charged in Grand Jury Indictment

Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana is named in a grand jury indictment with alleged conspiracy to obtain illegal possession and use of government lands. Co-defendants include Dawinothe and Gordon Campbell, charged with related acts.

Burton K. Wheeler Montana Bkdawinothe Gordonampbell

Murray predicts ninety percent of miners will quit

Phillip Murray of the United Mine Workers forecasts a 90 percent strike among non union miners in the Fairmont field on April 1. John A. Clark Jr. of the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association says open shop mines will stay operating and Mitchell Day will be observed.

John A. Clark, Jr Fairmont W. Va Phillip Murray Pittsburg United Mine Workers of America Northern Murray van A "Ittner

Big Ben Tones Heard Back In London From Transatlantic Broadcast

A hotel broadcast from the Hotel Savoy in London on March 15 traveled the Atlantic and was picked up by Helfast Maine receiving station then re transmitted by General Electric. Signals were relayed to WAY and 379 4 receivers in London Wales and other parts of the British Isles confirmed the audible clock chimes and clear announcements despite muffled music.

ScheNectady N. Y London Wales British Isles Big Ben House of Parliament

British Forces in India Chief General Rawlinson Dies in Delhi

Delhi reports the death of General Sir Henry Rawlinson commander in chief of British forces in India after an appendix operation on March 25. His successor General Sir William Birdwood was named by the War Office on March 20.

India Delhi Mar Lori Rawlnson Lord Rawlinson William Birdwood British War Office Gienenai Lota Henry Seymour Nawlinson Sandhurst War Office Somme Wilson Wateal Dandy Satch Aeekhae Bean Linson Trent

William McCarthy Dies After Long Illness in Bluefield

William McCarthy a respected Bluefield citizen dies at St Luke s Hospital after a lengthy illness due to Brights disease and complications. He served 21 years as superintendent of the Bluefield Water Works and was active in politics and civic groups including the Elks and Knights of Columbus. He will be laid to rest in Wytheville beside his wife.

St. Luke's Hospital Brights Mr. McCarthy Las McCarthy Philadelphia Biuefield Hot Springs Ark Maefield Maefield Water Works and Improvement Company Bluefield Sanitarium St. Luke’s Hospital Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company Bluefield Norfolk and Western Elkhorn Elkhorn Valley Big Stone Gap Kentucky George Hill A. L. Rhodes West Water Company Lila Ace James N. Laline Negy

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Egerald Chapman Ellingson Louderbach Unti Josiah Kirby Wight Edwin Booth Gordon Camppell WM. M'Carthy Wytheville William McCarthy
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