Local Railroad Employee Dies by Suicide in Bluefield
A local railroad employee, E. Boone, 49, shot himself at home on Wythe Avenue Bluefield after a long struggle with ill health. Attending church members found the body later. funeral plans set for Wirtz Virginia with burial there after a brief home service. Survived by wife and three children and his parents and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wythe Avenue
E. Boone
Bluefield
W. W. McNeal
Boone
Northfork and Western Railroad
Wirtz
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Transportation Department
Norfolk and Western System
Sim
Pocahontas
Elincere
Dunkard Church
Ralston Boone
West Virginia University
Miss Virginia Frances
Bridgewater Academy For
Eugene Boone
M. D. Boone
Folowing
T. ©. Boone
Winchester
Ind
John Angle
Ansport
Bessie McCalle
J. P. Boone
Peru
John W. Boone
Sharon Springs
Kan
American Girls Keep Men From Wandering
Officials of the Associate Glee Clubs of America report a survey of contest entries shows songs about the American girl as the most inspiring theme for male chorus composition. The study notes the allure of the open road would attract many men if not for the muse of American girls, with sea chants and Peace ypsy songs among the second most popular topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associate Glee Clubs of America
Rumanians See Propaganda Behind Revolt Rumors
Vienna reports that many circulating stories of a Rumanian revolution are rumors spread by elements hostile to Romania. Investigators found no solid proof of a factual revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Rumania
No Perjury in Guessing Woman's Age Case
Washington, Oct 31. A District of Columbia grand jury refused to indict Victor Nishmura on perjury charge after he swore a woman to be 21 when applying for a marriage license. Nishmura had asked her age. she replied I am as old as I look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Victor Nishmura
Nishmura
Margaret Ankrom
Charleston
W. Va
Miners End Picketing After Governor Request
In Walsenburg Colorado on October 31 striking coal miners halt picketing following a request from Governor W H Adams after a conference with national guard officers. Roger Francezon head of the I W W in the United States says they will continue the strike to its full extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsenburg
Colo
Colorado
W. H. Adams
Roger Francezon
United States
National Guard
Colorado Coal Strike Nears Zero Hour Amid Picketing Split
Denver reports the IWW walkout teetering as leaders clash over continuing picketing at mines despite state warnings and the threat of military rule. Governor Adams grants a 30 hour grace. National Guardsmen’s arrival looms as Roger Francezon and Byron Kitto split on policy. Amelia Lablich faces picketing charges. a miner meeting failed to bring operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorados
W. H. Adams
Byron Kitto
Roger Francezon
1 W. W
United States
Francezon
Walsenburg
Walsenburge
Amelia Lablich
Opposing factions fail to settle pastorate dispute at Tower Hill church
Uniontown Pa Oct 31 factions in a church controversy met to settle the pastorate dispute at Tower Hill Christian Church. After the conference Rev Andrew B Lemke ousted pastor and Rev Joel Jones of the Central Christian Church served on a mediation committee said no retirement would occur until full agreement is reached possibly tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Tower Hill
Issionary Society
Mice
Abpsm
Family dies in fire at Glasgow farm home
Karl Mebels 37 a farmer and truckman his wife and two children perished when their home burned in Glasgow Kentucky on October 31. Fire investigators completed the scene and ruled the cause accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Karl Mebels
Kman
Porter Poses Arrested After Hospital Blaze
New York report describes a porter who initially posed as a nurse at Be Methodist Hospital during a fire that destroyed a building and angered 600 patients. He was later arrested on charges related to the blaze as investigators pursued the case amid confusion and a patient’s distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Porter
Methodist
Ernest
Mellon Outlines Tak Reduction Plan With Corporate Focus
Secretary Mellon pitched a tax overhaul to cut about 225 million by lowering the corporate rate to 12 percent, repeal the estate tax, and adjust income brackets. He warned the 1929 surplus may be around 274 million, urging a balanced tax system and against broad excise eliminations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellon
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Sach
Treasury
French Neglect U S Girl Flier Miss Elder in Paris
Ruth Bilder Elder, the American aviatrix, spends All Souls day resting in Paris. She visits the Sorbonne Radio Institute with George Haldeman, answers hundreds of letters, and plans outfits from Paris fashion houses for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ruth Bilder
All Souls
George Haldeman
Sorbonne
Radio Institute
French Republic
Miss Elder
George
Ocean
Coutourieres, Modistes
Coutousieres
Mise Elder
United States
Officers Capture Two Men Sought in Algonquin Killing
Police say W. B. Douglas and Albert Sizemore were captured at 2 a m four miles from Algonquin after the killing of Joseph Kreiner Mullens tailor early Monday. Douglas allegedly fired after a christening ceremony. Sizemore fled with him. full details appear on the Princeton page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bb. Douglas
Albert Sizemore
Joseph Kreiner
Mullens
Algonquin
G. H. Crumpecker
Pill Smith
Douglas
Kremer
Four Hundred On Display As New Opera Season Opens
New York October 31 Metropolitan Opera house opened its fortieth season with Puccini Turandot. Renowned guests including Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Mrs Andrew Carnegie attended in boxed seats as fashion and society mingled with the opera. A minor fire alarm caused a brief intermission disruption outside the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Turendot
China
Woodrow Wilson
Bernard Baruch
Jeritza
Milady
Maria Jeritza
Giacomo Loaurt-Volpi
40Th Street
Opera House
Southern leaders converge on Governor Donahey in Columbus
Major John S. Cohen of the Atlanta Journal and Georgia Democratic figure Sam J. State visited Governor Donahey in Columbus after the Notre Dame Georgia Tech game, signaling potential southern support for Donahey as a presidential candidate. Upshaw had earlier urged southern unity for Donahey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Southern Democras
Vic Donahey
John 8. Cohen
Atlanta Journal
Georgia National
Southern Ciry
Donahey
Indian Lake
Upshaw
South
Major Cohen
Slate
Notre Dame
Georgia Tech
Southhend
Ind
Cohen
Ruth Elder's Mate Opposes Ocean Hops
Panama October 31 Ruth Elder's husband Pi-Ruth Elder's mate vows to press her to abandon plans for future trans Atlantic flights. He sails to New York to meet her on arrival from France and will not demand she quit flying, but may urge a rest in the canal zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Ruth Elder
Here
New York
United States
France
Womack
Canal Zone
Rival butchers die after knife fight in Pittsburgh plant
Two rival McKeesport butchers, Joseph Grose and Jacob Goodman, fought in a meat packing plant cooler. Grose stabbed Goodman and fled. authorities later found Grose on the roof with a knife wound, and Grose appeared to have attempted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
McKeesport
Joseph Grose
Jacob Goodman
Gross
Goodman
Grosse
Californian Would Oust Arizona From The Union
Long Beach California October 31. Congressman Joe Crall proposes a bill to oust Arizona from the Union over its stand on the Koulder Dam issue. He announced he will introduce the measure at the upcoming congressional session before the Public Utilities League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Arizona
Koulder Dam
Joe Crall
California
Public Utilities League
Exploding Gha Menaces City in New Rochelle Fire
In New Rochelle New York on Halloween night several gasoline reservoirs each holding 40000 gallons exploded and caught fire. The blast sent burning oil across the area and shattered windows as tanks belonging to Pure Oil and Standard Oil burned rapidly. Police suspect a Halloween prank may have caused the first explosion. Nearby residents evacuated while three two story office buildings were destroyed and several homes were endangered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rochelle
N. Y
Pure Oil
Standard Oil Companies
Hallowe'en
Smallleoye
Striking Union Miners Take Barracks After Vacating Houses
Striking miners from Russellton operations of Republic Iron and Steel are housed in barracks or private homes after court-ordered vacating of company houses. Estimates place 155 company houses and 250 to 300 miners involved, with no decision on reopening mines as union or non union and vacated houses to remain empty for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbuurgh
Russellion
Republic Iron and Steel Company
United Mine Workers
Washington Senate Race Emphasizes Wealth Influence
Walla Walla Washington October 31 Congressman John W Summers GOP critic calls the next Washington senatorial contest a millionaires race. He warns inherited fortunes and marriages may shape the race and influence candidates and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
John W. Summers
Washington
Mary
Gener
Ministers Oppose Mayor Probe of School Books
Chicago ministers vow protest against mayoral actions seen as blinding the public to alleged British influence in school texts. The McAndrew trial resumes as evidence of English influence is to be introduced. notable replies to the America First bid arrive from Senator Curtis and Senator Harrison among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Union of Ministers
William Hale Thompson
Robert Clements
City Church Federal
William McAndrew
Thompson
America First Foundation
Charles Curtle
Pet Harrison
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Reno
Curtis
Harrison
Thompson to lead nation wide drive against British propaganda
Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson vows a countrywide crusade against British propaganda and aims to corral America First delegates for both major parties. He also backs amending the constitution to bar conscription. In Pittsburgh Mayor Charles H. Kline says he will not respond to Thompson's invitation to join the America Fleet Foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
William Hale Thompson
Chicago
America First
Wall Street
United States
Congress
Pittsburgh
Charlies H. Kline
America Fleet Foundation
Negley Declared Indianapolis Mayor After Court Ruling
Indianapolis reports Claude B. Negley as sole mayor after a court decision disqualifies Ira M. Holmes, who had claimed the office following former Mayor Duvall’s resignation amid corruption charges. Holmes surrendered the office keys as Judge Miller denied his motion to dissolve a restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Claude BK. Negley
Ira M. Holmes
John L. Duvall
Negley
Holmes
M. Miller
Minister Desires to Burn Oh Promise Me Ballads
Rev Paul Lindemann editor of the American Lutheran calls for a bonfire of sentimental wedding ballads like Oh Promise Me in the current issue. He says a disharmonious note is struck at weddings when a singer pleads I Love You July and urges discarding such songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Lindemann
American Lutheran
Hope Dims for Storm Victims Across British Isles
London reports 60 to 70 missing and a score of small vessels lost after a weekend storm. The Irish fleet suffered heavy fatalities with over 60 men dead. one Galway village nearly wiped out as boats wrecked near homes. Fleetwood flood marooned 7,000. eight bodies washed ashore near Cleggan. Air searches aided by planes. locals recount eerie ghostly warnings and a priest’s last warning before the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Isles
Cleggan
County
Galway
Fleetwood
Lancashire
Mayo
Inshbotin
Father Quinn
Lackan
Women Attend Free Three Day Cooking School At City Hall
The Daily Telegraph and Bunec News sponsor a three day cooking school beginning at 2 PM at City Hall led by Miss Bernice Lowen. The event, free to all women and supported by husbands, aims to teach biscuit baking and fish frying with notable local culinary figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Eve
Garden of Eden
Gove
The
Daily Telegraph
He Bunec News
Misa Bernice Lowen
Hich Pricet
Mies Lowen
Mius
Bluefield
Tragic Auto Crash Kills Pocahontas Official James W. Bailey
James W. Bailey 55 of Pocahontas Va general manager of stores for Pocahontas Fuel company died in a late night crash when his Ford touring car left the road near Northfork and plunged down a steep embankment. He was identified with the coal field trade for over 25 years and was widely known for his business and personal integrity. He left a widow Nancy Moore and three children. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Bailey
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Fuel Company
No Fork
Kyle Tipple
Bailey
Wagner Undertaking Establishment
Northfork
Ernest W. Meade
Bluefield
Standard Oil Company
Meade
Mr. Railey
Virginia
West Virginia
Pocahontas Poet Company
Maybeury
Switchback
Kazim
FR. Moore
James Bailey
Raster Bailey
Elisabeth Bailey
Wacner
Glen Rogers
W. v
Bri. J. Howe
Pocahontas Pany
Cincinnati
Goltre
Crawford
Poc Company
Howe
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. E. Boone
Golden Horseshoe
Californian
Union
Hallowe’en
Charles Curtis
Kansas
James W. Batley
Monroe County
Nancy Moore
Jas
Newark
N. J
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!