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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1920

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Harding Spends Day Reading and Preparing Speech

President elect Harding, marooned by a storm at Point Isabel Texas, read and drafted remarks for a New Orleans speech. He discussed a possible Panama visit with Panama’s invitation and will travel if feasible.

Republic of Panama Canal Zone Point Isabel Tex Harding New Orleans Iaguna Madre Brownsville Brownville Country Club Brownville Sharps Mr. Harding Harry M. Daugherty Columbus Ohio Senator Elkins West Virginia Edward B. McLean Washington Panama Will H. Hays Senator Harding George B. Christian, Jr Mr. Christian

Hope Abandoned for Missing Aviators Near White Lake

Chicago reports that three aviators from Great Lakes naval training station are presumed dead after their seaplane vanished last Wednesday. Wreckage washed ashore near White Lake, Michigan, prompting officials to declare the search futile. An army patrol plane reported no wreckage at Ludington, Michigan.

Chicago Great Lakes Naval Training Station Eugene Wilson Aviation Mechanics School White Lake Mich Great Lakes Chenute Field Rantoul Ill Ludington

Steamer Montserrat Sinks After Collision Near Liberty

The Spanish Royal Mail steamship Montserrat collided with the Mallory freighter San Marcos near the Statue of Liberty. Montserrat beached on the Brooklyn shore and sank. San Marcos kept its bow damaged yet reached its pier. Immigrants panicked but Captain Muslera and crew restored order amid the danger.

New York Montserrat Mallory Line San Marcos Brooklyn Muslera Ramon Manuel Villova Nova Vera Cruz

Wrangel's Forces Desperate as Bolsheviks Break Through

Desperate situation in the Crimea as General Wrangel's army faces a Bolshevik breakthrough. Bolsheviks have pierced lines of defense and now threaten the Wrangel forces from the rear near Sebastopol.

Wrangel Sebastopol Crimea

Slow progress in search for body near Langdon well

Sheriff Albert Barton and deputies shifted to a second well on the Whitney farm as they probe a four year-old disappearance. They have reached six feet of a sixty-foot depth and plan to resume Monday hoping to reach the bottom and reveal any evidence linked to the missing Mrs. Whitney. Meanwhile Henry N. Hurd seeks traces of her husband William B. Whitney who is indicted for forgery.

Whitney Barton Henry N. Hurd Langdon

Cardinal Gibbons urges Red Cross support for fourth roll call

Cardinal Gibbons, spokesman for the Catholic Church, says the American Red Cross needs every American's support for its fourth roll call. He praises the peace program and the Red Cross work at home and abroad, noting its record of enthusiasm and service in the past year.

Cardinal Gibbons Washington United States American Red Cross Red Cross

Interest Follows Investment in Education Say Governor

Governor Coolidge told Massachusetts Teachers Association at the state house that public investment in education sparks interest. He said ongoing engagement grows when people invest in a project and their interest follows their money.

Boston Coolidge Massachusetts Teachers Association State House

Price Cuts Announced by Major Underwear Manufacturer

A leading underwear hosiery and sweater maker declared today that prices would be reduced 25 to 33 percent. The move aims to spur sales as part of an aggressive price revision in response to market conditions.

New York

Wrangel Appeals to Townshend for Crimea Command

General Wrangel telegraphs General Charles Townshend who led British forces at Kut El Amara in 1915 asking him to take command of Wrangel's forces in Crimea. Townshend is considering the offer.

Wrangel Townshend London Magog Charles W. Townshend Kut-El- Amara Crimea

Ira Vail Wins 100 Mile Auto Race at State Fair

Ira Vail won the 100 mile automobile race at the Arizona State Fair Grounds in Phoenix. Buddie Hearne finished second and Tommy Milton was third in the event held this afternoon.

Ira Vail Phoenix Ariz State Fair Grounds Buddie Hearne Tommy Milton

Mountaineers Edge Rutgers In Hard Fought Showdown

West Virginia University defeated Rutgers 17 to 0 in Morgantown in a brutal clash as the Mountaineers broke through in the final period after a scoreless three quarters. Rutgers, led by Maloney and Whitehill, fought hard but could not cross WVU’s line.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Rutgers Mountaineers West Virginia Johnson Martin Lentz Beck Scarlet McIntire Lyttle Dawson Kiger Rutger Whitehill Maloney Wheeling Bethany Hughes Randolph Syracuse N. Y Syracuse University Maryland State University Blassing Abbott Nesbit Brewer Maryland State Madison Wis Wisconsin Illinoise Badgers Illinois Crimson Princeton N. J Yale Don Laurie Peru Mike Callahan Lawrence Mass Stanley Keck Greensburg Orange and Black Pittsburg Forbes Field University of Pitts

War with Japan is unthinkable, Morris tells Philadelphia

Ambassador Roland B. Morris of the United States says war with Japan is simply unthinkable and urges calm, noting ongoing but unsettled questions between the two nations. He praises 60 years of missionary work and cites growing trade, stressing mutual interests and a generous spirit in handling disputes.

Philadelphia Japan United States Roland Morris American Academy of Political and Social Science Hara Mr. Morris America

Red Army Penetrates Crimea in Wide Front Advance

Moscow dispatch reports fierce fighting with Red troops breaking fortified lines and advancing across the Crimean peninsula. The second cavalry corps moves on a broad front as enemy forces retreat, destroying stores and retaliating against civilians.

Crimea London Moscow

Shipping Board hires seven member panel

In Washington the Walsh committee heard testimony naming Representative James A. Gallivan among those pressed over fair treatment in a scrap material contract bid. The new Shipping Board members named by President Wilson include Benson, Thompson, Theal, Donald, Rowell, Goff, and Sutter with Senate approval uncertain.

New York James A. Gallivan Massachusetts Walsh Committee United States Shipping Board Robert E. Kline Washington Gallivan Angther Sharp Congress New Shipping Board Wilson Williams. Benson Georgia Frederick J. Thompson Alabama Joseph N. Theal Oregon John A. Donald Chester H. Rowell California Guy D. Goff Wisconsin Charles Sutter Missouri Senate Congressional

Steamer Crawford Seeks Aid in Heavy Atlantic Gale

Radio asks for help from the American steamer Crawford reporting three boilers out of commission seventy miles east of Cape Henry. She is being driven southward by a strong gale as coast guard cutter Gresham is sent to assist.

Norfolk Crawford Cape Henry Coast Guard Gresham

Volcano Eruption Sends Lava from San Miguel and Izalco

San Salvador reports Izalco volcano near Sonsonate erupting with torrents of lava and no seismic disturbances. San Miguel volcano also emitting heavy smoke and ashes from its crater in nearby Salvadorean region.

San Salvador Republic of Salvador

Return of Venizelos to Power Expected in Greece

Athens reports indicate Greece likely to restore Premier Venizelos and the Liberal party with a large majority in tomorrow's election. Venizelos returns to address an armistice gathering amid royalist and Venizelist claims of victory. British Minister Kerr Grantville denies King George correspondence with Constantine beyond a non political reply.

Associated Press Athens Greece Venizelos Liberal Party The Republic Kerr Granville George Constantine

Chicago Police Shakeup Replaces Leadership and Routs Crooks

Chicago’s police force underwent the largest reshuffle in its history as Chief Chas Fitzmorris replaced John Garrity. All special squads were abolished and most precinct captains and lieutenants reassigned. Patrol sergeants and special operators received new posts with Fitzmorris promising further changes if performance falters.

Chicago Chas. Fitzmorris John Garrity Thompson Fitzmorris

Red Cross Ireland Aid Not Refused, Says Union Official

H. D. Burrell, director of the Central Federated Union membership campaign in Manhattan, said the union’s vote to ignore a Red Cross appeal was unjustified and called any claim that the Red Cross refused to send workers to Ireland false.

New York Central Federated Union American Red Cross Ireland H. D. Burrell Manhattan Burrell

Twin babies dead in Ohio and New Jersey case

Mia Vida Sweat from Vincetown New Jersey is held for investigation after the deaths of her three month old twins. One baby died Thursday in Vincetown and the other on a Pennsylvania train near Steubenville Ohio today. The undertaker called the coroner and Sweat disappeared after the first death. She alerted the porter upon arrival of the train with the second death. Police initiated an investigation upon learning of the cases.

Columbus Ohio Mia Vida Sweat Vincentown N. J Steubenville

Censorship Returns for Foreign Correspondents in Athens

In Athens on November 11 censorship is once again enforced for foreign correspondents though officials had claimed it ended last September. Minister Politis had said there was no censorship for foreign reporters except in military matters, asserting no civilized country would maintain such controls.

Athens Politis

Coal Miners Strike Postponed in Paris

Paris officials announced the planned coal miners strike set for Monday is postponed to allow talks. The miners will await the owners and representatives in a meeting arranged for Thursday to discuss salary increases.

Paris

Pittsburg Boxers Shine In Local Event

Jack Perry of Pittsburg defeated Barney Adair of New York by newspaper decision in the semifinal bout of ten. John McCall gave up his 125 pounds title and was knocked out in the first round by Eddie Borland of McKeesport.

Minor Leagues Approve Plan For One Man Direction

Federal Judge Kenesaw Landis, appointed a one man commission to arbitrate major league disputes, receives approval from minor league heads including Mike Sexton John Farrell and George Maines. Discussions in Chicago foresee a joint major minor meeting in December to set a new national agreement.

Chicago Kenesaw M. Landis John Heydler Landis Mike Sexton Rock Island National Association of Minor Leagues John Farrell George T. Maines E. W. Dickerson Central League W. W. Walsh Walter Morris West Texas League Judge Landis National League Today Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg Charles Ebbets Brooklyn Clarke Griffith Washington Frank Nagin Detroit Connie Mack Philadelphia New York Heydler Johnson Phil Ball St. Louis Louisiana

Morningstar Sets New World Record in 18.2 Balk Line Pool

Ora Morningstar of San Diego breaks the world balk line record with a 272 in the final day of the national 18.2 balk line billiards tournament in San Francisco. He defeats M. Catton of St. Louis 400 to 25 as David Macandless and Koji Yamada also compete. Macandless wins 400 to 300.

San Francisco Cal Ora Morningstar San Diego California Welker Cochran New York Morningstar M. Catton St. Louis David Macandless Koji Yamada Macandless Wines

Zelenko Sentenced For One Day In Jail In Pittsburgh

Pittsburg November 13 Floring Zelenko held for investigation in the Wall Street New York explosion was sentenced to a day in United States district court on a charge of transportation of explosives in interstate travel. He was arrested after a DOJ agent reported remarks about the blast and had dynamite in a suitcase when detained. Government officers verified his West Virginia purchase claim.

Pittsburg Floring Zelenko Wall Street New York United States District Court Zelenko Department of Justice Department West Virginia

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