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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1927

Page

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Cooking school closes as women rivals vie for prizes

The Daily Telegraph-Suneet News cooking school in the municipal auditorium drew hundreds of women gathered to learn angel food cake flaky pastry and deviled crab patties led by Miss Bernice Lowen of Chicago assisted by Miss Margaret McCue of Appalachian Electric Power. Judges prize winners include a Hotpoint range a Sellere kitchen cabinet and other gifts.

Daily Telegraph-Suneet News Bernice Lowen Chicago Margaret McCue Appalachian Electric Power Company Thie Mies Lowen

Judges announced for cake and pie baking contest

Misa Elizabeth McClung L D Feuchtenberger and John I Bowman named as judges for the free electric cooking school contest at the municipal building. Pastries will be judged under National Bakers Association standards with points for crumb texture moisture and symmetry. Proceeds from auc tioned articles to Salvation Army. Misa Lowen demonstrated cake and pie baking and deviled crab at the session.

Misa Elizabeth McClung Beaver High School L. D. Feuchtenberger Quality Bakery John I. Bowman Cole Baking Company Free Electric National Pakers’ Association Salvation Army Misa Lowen Sesson Mise Lowen

Alcohol Freed of Blame For Heart Disease Deaths

Chicago reports Dr. Frank H. Walke chief surgeon of the Southern Pacific told 500 delegates at the American Association of Railway Surgeons convention that investigations since prohibition show drinkers and non drinkers are equally susceptible to heart disease and have the same chance of prolonging life after affliction.

Chicago Frank H. Walke Shreveport Southern Pacific Railroad American Association of Railway Surgeons Walke

Consumers Cooperative Head Pushes Tax Cut For Corporations

Washington reports a House wage and means committee hearing on corporate income tax relief. Witnesses urge cuts from 13 percent toward 10 percent, with some backing a larger reduction. Consumers Cooperative head J Englander argues cooperatives should be exempt, noting minimal revenue from 1700 groups it represents. Senator Harrison supports $400 million in cuts. other lawmakers seek treasury-approved relief.

Washington Boeinees House Wage and Meets Treasury Democratic Committee Alfred P. Thom C. 8. Duncan The Association of Railway Executives Frank J. Wiener Laurel Miss National Lumber Manufacturers Association W. L. Crounse National Wholesalers Association National C Leat Tobacco H. L. Gandy National Coal Association P. W. Pinkerton Chicago Illinois Chamber of Commerce E. F. Kram Pittsburgh National Association of Taxicab Owners J. Englander New York Consumers Cooperative Organization Consumers’ Cooperative Organizations Garner Texas Englander Harrison Mississippi Colliere House Committee Simmons Senate Finance Committee

Radio plan backs Norris campaign in Midwest fight

A western group of independent Republican senators outlined a long range radio effort to aid Senator Norris of Nebraska and his farm relief drive as tensions rose with Frank Lowden and a Borah backed move. Borah urged the St Louis farm conference to name Norris as a candidate, saying he would respond if a candidate emerges.

Washington Middle West Norris Nebraska Independente Frank O. Lowden St. Louis Borah Farm Conference Idaho Agriculture

Divorcee Settles Love Suit Against Aged Man

Milwaukee observer Mrs. Ar dis Pederson a 27 year old divorcee said she settled her breach of promise suit against Gunleik Bergland a wealthy 51 year old lumberman of Bergland Michigan for 15000 dollars according to the Milwaukee Journal.

Milwaukee Ardis Pederson Milwaukee Journal Gunleik Bergland Bergland Mich

Ohio Coal Fight Deepens as Mines Abandoned

Ohio miners and operators remain deadlocked over wages as the Lorain Coal and Dock Co moves five eastern Ohio mines to West Virginia. The firm offered a $6 daily basic scale. miners refused. Federal injunctions restrain union activity at non union mines. The executive committee of the Ohio Coal Operators Association met but took no action. Cleveland observers note possible developments for Ohio miners tomorrow.

Cleveland 1O Coal Operators Association Ohio J. A. Good Jacksonville Lorain Coal and Dock Company West Virginia

Stool pigeon trial continued in Chicago school case

Frederick Schrader testified at the resumption of the William McAndrew school board trial, alleging British propaganda in U.S. books and school history. He named publishers and figures, including George Putnam and Owen Wister, accusing efforts to nationalize American history. The trial continues to November 14.

Chicago Frederick Schrader Progressive New York McAndrew England Educational Review Frank 5. Righeimer Mary Lynch Reymond School Boston John L. Lewis Schrader London George H. Putnam Owen Wister London Times Wister America House of Bishops Episcopal Church Lord Northcliffe Louis Tracy Northcliffe Philadelphia Tracy New York Sun

Luminous Golf Ball Aims to Please Night Golfers

Milard J. Bloomer of American Airways claims to have invented an illuminated golf ball that makes night play practical and enjoyable. The idea targets the golf fiend who regrets limited daylight hours for the links.

New York Millard J. Bloomer American Airways Corporation

Smith Admits Gambling Charge in Political Clash

New York governor Alfred E. Smith admits open gambling at Republican club houses and alleges gunmen with police records protected the game. He replies to Theodore Roosevelt who accused Smith of Tammany Hall ties and sole responsibility for corrupt conditions.

New York Alfred E. Smith Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Smith Tammany Hall Bell Wether Democratic Rede Albany County

Dover Youths In Fatal Car Crash Shooting Tragedy

In Dover Delaware on November 2 two 17 year olds Bailey and Stanley were involved in a quarrel over who would operate their car after a crash. Stanley allegedly shot Bailey then killed himself after asking Bailey to kill him. Stanley died hours later as Bailey lay wounded and the police stated Bailey is expected to die.

Dover Del John H. Bailey William S. Stanley Stanley Physe Bailey Gga Eorry Pal

McAdoo's Son Files Bankruptcy Petition

Wm. G. McAdoo Jr., son of the former cabinet member, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court in Los Angeles. Debts are listed at 72,352 dollars with 3,000 secured. assets include a 200 dollar household estate and 10,000 dollars of insurance. He lists oil operator as his profession.

Los Angeles Wm. G. McAdoo, Jr Dels

Official Probe of Van Sweringen Interests Demanded in C and O Merger

Final argument before the Interstate Commerce Commission aimed at a federal probe into the Van Sweringen railroad interests. Henry W. Anderson charged $100,000,000 gains from railroad stocks, while Herbert Fitzpatrick defended the open record and merger benefits for efficiency and service.

Washington Chesapeake and Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission van Sweringen Henry W. Anderson O. P M. J. van Sweringen Cleveland Herbert Fitzpatrick Anderson van Swerngen LC. C Interstate Commerce Commission Railroad Safety Fitzpatrick Tle Erie Marquette Aystem Hat Line

Cancelled visit with royalty in Paris noted

Ruth Elder and George Hinkleman resumed celebrity duties with four official engagements in Paris, canceling a meeting with Greek royalty. Elder tried on dresses, paraded with midinettes preparing outfits for New York departure. French aces welcomed them at a Petez Aircraft luncheon before journalists and aviators crowds at the Boise de Boulogne. A dinner by Maurice Bokanowski closed the day.

Paris Ruth Elder George Hinkleman Miss Elder New York Petez Aircraft Company Mies Fider Laldeman Englih

Workes Two Jobs and Subway Sleep Earns Break for Moore

New York, Nov 2. A three-judge appellate court halted a three months workhouse term for James Moore 18 who slept in a subway station to save room rent. The court reduced the sentence after he had served three days and he was admitted to bail on appeal. Moore worked as a cement mixer by day and a dish washer by night and had saved about $600 in a bank account.

New York James Moore Moore Justice Hebbert

Hypnosis Used as Anesthetic in Major Operation

In Chicago at St Luke's hospital a young woman underwent surgery to remove abdominal adhesions under hypnotic control for over an hour. The operation was described as a success with hypnosis replacing conventional anesthesia.

Chicago St. Luke's Hospital

Van Loon Dismisses Modern Marriage Tales as Twaddle

New York, Nov 24. Henrik Van Loon, historian, dismissed stories of his marriage to Frances Goodrich as twaddle. He and his wife live apart due to landlords and lease constraints. He notes 40 years with two previous marriages and says they married in a sensible fashion.

New York Hendrick van Loon Frances Goodrich van Loon Miss Goodrich Greenwich Village

Quarter Century Quarrel Turns Fatal in Michigan Farmhouse

Joe Dettloff 70, a Michigan farmer, is charged with murdering his 85 year old wife Rosie after a 44 year marriage. The body was found in a log cabin after Dettloff admitted repeated quarrels and claims she tried to poison him. Autopsy cites broken ribs and bruises. Dettloff to be examined November 15.

Midland Midh Joe Dettloff Rosie Dettloff

Lone physician fights to save lives in Ravenford camp

Bryson City November 2 A lone physician Dr G L Reeves battles a measles and diphtheria outbreak in an isolated Ravenford lumber camp. He works without pay as his contract expired last week. About 75 measles cases and additional diphtheria cases are reported among more than 150 residents.

Bryson City N. C Ravenford G. L. Reeves

Snow drifts block traffic across Wyoming and Utah roads

Huge snow drifts have blocked automobile traffic and stranded travelers in camps near the continental divide in Wyoming. About 200 motorists were stranded at Sherman Hill and Elk Mountain, two of the loftiest points in the Rockies, with many more marooned at Medicine Bow.

Salt Lake City Continental Divide Wyoming Sherman Hill Elk Mountain Rocky Mountain Range Medicine Ew Wyo

Ask League to Set Day of Prayer for Chicago

Ottawa dispatch says John Wallace of Hamilton urged the League of Nations to designate a day of prayer for the redemption of Chicago in a telegram to the prime minister. The move follows Mayor William Hale Thompson’s anti-British campaign. August C Jones 91 known as father of the corn canning industry dies in Portland Maine after brief illness.

League Chicago Ottawa League of Nations Redemption John Wallace Hamilton William Hale Thompson Pather Portland Maine August C. Jones

Directors Pass Resolution Condemning I C C Action

Bluefield chamber of commerce adopts a resolution opposing the Interstate Commerce Commission suspension of tariffs on Norfolk and Western Railway freight to Great Lakes ports. It calls for a witness, Herbert Markle, to testify at a hearing after November 16, citing risks to state business and a nationwide low mood.

Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Great Lake Essen Chamber of Commerce Herbert Markle Fred Livesey Public Service Commission Interstate Commercial Commission Pittsburgh

Miners Endure Hardship as UMWA Plans Pittsburgh District Aid

International officers of the United Mine Workers of America meet in Indianapolis to map support for idle coal miners in the Pittsburgh district amid prolonged mine suspensions. Philip Murray and Thomas Kennedy announce plans to respond to a federal injunction and seek AFL aid, noting thousands of affected families and improvised shelter where church facilities serve as living quarters. The situation remains tense as workers brace for winter.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America Pittsburgh Philip Murray Thomas Kennedy Lewis Federal District Court Convention of Trade Union Representatives Iitteburgh American Federation of Labor United Mine Workers Murray Lewie

Miners Comply With State Law in Colorado Strike

Denver November 2 quiet prevailed in Colorado coal fields as miners followed a state demand against picketing. Governor Adams warned that defiance would trigger National Guard deployment to near mines. Operators reported growing work forces at southern properties and hoped crews would return to normal if picketing ended. About 400 striking miners at Walsenburg voted last night to end action, but no changes today.

Denver Colorado Adams Helds Walsenburg

Kidwell to talk to grand jurors about oil case

Juror Edward J. Kidwell testified after being questioned by Burns agency detectives and the grand jury. He said he told the truth and denied discussing the Fall Sinclair case with others.

Kidwell Washington Naval Oil Beases Albert B. Fall Harry F. Sineclair Edward J. Kidewell Frederick L. Siddonatl Justha Siddons Burns Agency Grand Jury Sinclair Burkinshaw A. Mason Day Sinclair Exploration Company Inquirers Grand Day Burns Harry F. Line Donald Wood Albert B. Pall

Increase in Prison Industries Urged at Conference

Washington voices call to expand prison industries to give convicts a path to freedom. E R Cass of New York, president of the American Prison Federation, says most products serve federal or government needs and argues for broader use amid a national crime wave. Edward F. McGrady of the American Federation of Labor supports work, but insists engagements be by government agencies not contracted to markets.

Washington Cive E. R. Cass New York Edward F. McGrady American Oration of Labor

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Miss Lowen Ways and Means Consumers Co-op Andio White House ORIG AL Smith Colonel Hoosevelt M’adoo van Sweringer Railroad Girl Flier Haldeman Subway Bluefield C. of C Lake Cargo Rate Case Fight van Loon Scorng Marriage Tales Manking Farmer Lake Cargo Committee J. Ray Akers Donald T. King Maré Shale Neil Burkinshaw Inquist Fall
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