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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
16
The Eugene Ross trial on a May 1924 fire accusation ended with a not guilty verdict after a brief jury deliberation. The proceeding also included the Charlie Ross silk theft case, where verdicts favored guilt for Charlie and a separate dynamite insurance fraud case adjourned to next morning.
An advertisement extols S S S as a blood builder and purifier to reduce pimples and improve complexion. It claims red blood cells drive facial health, dates the product to 1826 and notes its vegetarian formula and two package sizes.
McDowell County Post No 8 American Legion sets next Thursday as banquet date to honor the Red team winner of the membership contest ending March 15. Captain Robert H Powell to receive the silver loving cup. Members urged to attend with spouses and guests. entertainment planned as a double bill of fun and frolic.
Saunders, held at the county jail pending transfer to a state asylum, appeared dazed after a sedative was given to calm him as reports say he had been violent. He died around six, discovered by inmates a half hour later, with the body turned to Goat Undertaking Co and the family at Brush Park notified.
L D Parley of Spanishburg in Princeton yesterday. Tom Christie of Willowton visited Friday. Irwin A Downey and family left for Winston Salem NC on a business trip then High Point and Greensboro before Princeton return. Plus multiple listings of local residents traveling, visiting kin, attending funerals, or on business in nearby towns. Presbyterian and Baptist services outline with sermons and music.
Compiled by United Press the May 2 radio schedule lists performances across networks and cities. Acts include the Vincent Lopez Orchestra in New York, Freddy Rich Orchestra in New York, Marine Band performances in Washington, and regional sets from Philadelphia Chicago Montreal Cleveland and more. Also noted are children's stories, dance bands, Bible talks, and late night programs with orchestras and organists.
Readable segments show varied broadcasting from stations like WEAF WNYC and WIP across multiple cities. Programs include Skinner Organ Recitals Ambassador Orchestra and Holy Trinity services with afternoon matinees and evening concerts.
The city updates include EK. L. Berlin returning home after several days on business in Coalwood, and Welch native George A. Swope visiting from Asheville New York. Mr and Mrs Raymond Goode welcome a daughter born yesterday morning, while Mrs James A Strother travels to Culpepper Virginia for summer with relatives. Hon James French Strother in Columbus Ohio on business expected home soon.
John D Rockefeller Jr. agreed to invest 250000 dollars in the Broadway Temple, a 23 story mixed use skyscraper at Broadway and 17th Street. The plan includes offices and apartments with a revolving cross tower and completes the financing for 900000 dollars of bonds left to sell.
United Mine Workers officials say Van A Husner will return from Wheeling to speak at a Sunday mass meeting at the Fairmont Theatre. George Brackett of the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association was in his office but declined comment on the strike situation.
Manila May 1 Three championship bouts headline a card at Wallace Field and the stadium Pancho Villa battles Clever Sencio for the flyweight crown in a fifteen rounder Sencio claims flyweight eligibility Villa weighs under 112 pounds Johnny Hill defends the Orient featherweight title against Leonards Garcia in a twelve rounder Mariano Adrano Orient welterweight champ meets Flores in a twelve round contest
Welch Briefs W B Walls of Worth a miner for Rolfe Coal Company was crushed when slate collapsed at work. He was rushed to Grace Hospital where a fractured back was suspected and multiple bruises reported. Also listed are county marriage licenses and a garage burglary at Caples with tools stolen.
Graham Sale the newly elected president presided at Welch Rotary Club yesterday noon. He announced permanent committees but warned members would be replaced if duties were neglected. The program featured two high school essays by Miss Sarah Bell and Miss Edna Brewer on citizenship. Visitors included Rotarian Dick Woods and Dr. Fred Quincey.
A woman with six children describes severe fatigue and illness from overwork. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after advice from a friend and reports improved health after taking nine to ten bottles.
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