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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
14
South Africa released about 1,000 prisoners by order of Justice Minister Tielman Roos. The measure granted three months or less on old sentences and released inmates serving liquor law offences with under six months left. The move surprised jail officials and drew criticism as potentially undermining justice.
Charley Mollocher former Cubs shortstop says he will not attempt a return this season after discussions with manager Bill McGill. He remains confident his playing days are not finished.
Bud Taylor of Terre Haute will box Eddie McLarin of Oakland in a twelve round bout set for Unnon California on June 2. The scheduled match follows a test of Taylor's form in Chicago on April 30.
The Walter L. Mann men street parade will be held in Bluefield today with two performances starting at 12 o'clock noon, per city police guidance.
The town welcomes Mavis Circus parked for the day with popcorn candy pink lemonade and a roaring tent show. Families smile as the band plays crowds join the sway and cheerful mood grows across the city.
Federal Judge orders George W. Moling of Zanesville to appear in Wheeling federal court to face an indictment for using the mails to defraud. The charge centers on a 1923 two per cent quarterly dividend issued while he was a director at Real Estate Guarantee Mortgage Company wheeling. Trial date set for May 2. judge stated Moling answered questions truthfully but remains charged.
Rome reports a rising Italian nationalism prompts translating foreign proper names into Italian. Shakespeare becomes Guglielmo Shakespeare and Washington becomes Giorgio Washington in media and everyday use. Newspapers note widespread Italianization of historic figures living dignitaries book titles and axioms as patriotism grows.
Mrs Bessie May Clarkson wife of H A Clarkson died at 4 15 pm at her home 140 Delaware Avenue from pneumonia after an illness since the first Monday She was born May 16 1905 in Bluefield and is survived by her husband two children her parents and several Kirby siblings Funeral will be held Saturday at 3 30 pm at the home with Rev J Taylor Stinson First Baptist Church officiating Interment in Walnut Grove Cemetery
John Fortner, an elderly resident of the Virginia Side, died suddenly at home Thursday night around 9 o clock. He had been living with his daughter, Mrs Me.
Farland reports the death of Mr. Fortner due to heart trouble. Funeral arrangements had not been announced by late last night.
W. B. Shropshire was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Linkenholker on a drunken charge after arriving in Rinefield on train No 1. A basket of eggs hid seven pints of whiskey. about three dozen eyes camouflaged the wet goods. He was arraigned before Squire White, fined 100 dollars plus costs, and sent to the county road for ninety days.
Charles Dillon faced a preliminary trial before Squire H B Kitts on a warrant accusing criminal assault on his sister-in-law a feeble minded girl Squire Kitts ordered Dillon held for grand jury action Judge George L Dillard will hear Saturday to set bond for release until the next criminal court term Dillon has been in the city jail for several days
A Sullivan County circuit court jury finds Kimi Wagner, 22, guilty of first degree murder and recommends execution by electric chair. The verdict was returned April 25.
Cleveland April division reports Nickle Plate directors declare regular quarterly dividends for the second quarter at 11 2 percent on both preferred and common stock. Dividends payable July 1 to stockholders of record May 15.
New York reports a vessel in distress picked up by the Zeland named the Clacklas may be the British steamer Clacifias. The Clacifias sailed from Newport News on April 23 bound for Halifax.
Roy Siggs a Pocahontas locomotive engineer sustained an ugly scalp wound yesterday when his head struck a car. He was relieved from duty and came to Pluefield last night.
The Southern League results show Little Rock 6 over Nashville 1, Memphis 6 over Chattanooga 2, New Orleans 10 over Atlanta 9, and Birmingham 9 over Mobile 6. Final tallies indicate shifts in standings and top performers across the region.
In the International League game Buffalo defeated Jersey City 6 to 5 as other matches were postponed due to rain. Curb on taxicabs in Stockholm aims to end cruising by routing all lines through a single exchange.
A fire alarm at a Glasgow moving picture theater caused a stampede of about 1,000 children, leaving seven injured. A golfer recalls two players hunting for lashed drives in the rough, aided by an elderly spectator who offered a cheeky tip to locate the balls.
A cookbook excerpt suggests serving spinach with breakfast eggs on buttered toast, noting the joy of vegetables like spinach and asparagus in morning dishes. It recommends washing spinach, wilt/steam 20 minutes, evaporate excess juice, then top toast with chopped greens and a poached egg, seasoned with salt pepper and paprika, with optional crisp bacon.
Potsdam April 29 Prince Louis Ferdinand second son of former Crown Prince Frederick William has shown remarkable work capacity. At seventeen he vowed to learn Spanish quickly and trained secretly. Soon a Spanish diplomat was invited to tea and the prince spoke fluently in Spanish.
A white curtain designed for quality and fineness offered at 2.95. The item stands out for its elegant appearance and value compared to higher priced similar curtains.
Dotted marquisette curtains with ruffled borders and tie backs in blue and rose, set against a white body. Describes the curtains as beautiful with decorative borders and functional tie backs.
An advertisement promotes a Marquisette curtain crafted from quality marquisette. It features dotted fabric, hemstitched details, decorative ruffles, and functional tie-backs for a refined window treatment.
An assortment of ready made curtains with ruffled edges and tiebacks. Some are solid colors, others marquisette with colored dots. Regular prices are $2.95 or more. Now offered at a discounted price.
Dainty curtain voiles in soft voile fabrics priced at 30 cents and 35 cents per yard offer fine drapery at low cost. Two quality options provide affordable styling for homes and windows.
The advertisement promotes Kirsch flat curtain rods with a stipple brass finish that resists rust and tarnish. Available in single, double, and triple rod sets, this offer promises curtain trouble relief with prices from 35 cents to 1 dollar.
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