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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
1
Washington reels over the conflict as Governor Chang faces railroad demands and explores a plan to end the clash. A proposal for early November hints at seeking Russian representation while awaiting League developments.
Soviet armies driven Chinese troops into retreat yield to Moscow on Manchuria railway dispute amid peace talks. Chang Hsueh-liang rumored to seek separate peace as Nationalists reinforce in South China. Central China battles ease after Nationalist silver bullet victory. Kuominchan rebels retreat with Mexican dollar payment prompting doubt about lasting success.
British foreign secretary Arthur Henderson told the house of commons that Great Britain the United States and a third power are discussing a possible procedure for joint action to secure a peaceful end to the Russo Chinese hostilities in Manchuria. He noted the US suggested a common representation to Russia in November and that Britain stood ready to participate in any joint effort toward peace.
Washington reports a quiet Thanksgiving as President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover observe the holiday with mourning for Secretary Good. A small dinner for intimate friends, church service with Protestant union participation, and a solo car ride mark the day. Allan Hoover returns from Cambridge for the celebration. Herbert Hoover Jr. stays in Boston until Christmas. All government offices close.
Washington broadcast reports Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles of Wilmington Del urged housewives to protest being listed as of no occupation in the next census. She spoke nationwide as national vice-chairman of the Woman's Party, calling the census ruling an indignity to women and their work.
Senator elect Vare's contested 1926 race triggers a recount request in thirty-one counties, threatening to delay seating. Reed vows to attend the London naval conference only if a second Pennsylvanian senator is seated, as Ware's oath remains blocked pending the contest ruling. The Senate plan awaits the elections committee decision at the next session start.
Three St. Lawrence University students died when an automobile driver, Amos Goodbout, attempted to pick them up for Thanksgiving and was killed as his car skidded onto a grade crossing. The victims were Nelson Lobdell of Victor New York Raymond Beardsley of New Berlin New York and W B Anderson of Bridgeport Connecticut. The car halted in the path of a northbound passenger train.
In Chicago on November 27 the case against five policemen and two hoodlums for the murder of Negro politician Octavine C. Granady collapsed as Loesch dismissed charges. Judge David earlier pressed the state to continue. The jurors had said not guilty, and the nolle prosequi followed. Released were Police Lieut. Phillip Carroll and Patrolmen Michael Shannon, Michael Loughney, George Tapling, Walr_th Sommer, and Louis Clemente.
Federal suits allege Warner Brothers and Fox Film groups control about 65 percent of U S motion pictures. Warner interests linked to First National via Stanley Company. Fox and Loew's control MGM and related firms. Cases seek relinquishment of holdings and restraint on stock voting to restore competition.
Federal agents with a search warrant seized ale beer and whiskey at Flanagan Brothers cafe across from police headquarters New York and arrested proprietor Joseph H Flanagan and alleged bartender George Haller. Four more agents joined the raid to keep patrons from entering.
In Pullman Washington on November 27 Prof Stanley A Sith head of the Washington State College agricultural engineering department reports a survey shows only one in twenty Americans has a bathtub while one in seven owns an automobile. The finding contrasts common perceptions of household amenities.
Governor and Mrs. William G. Conley travel from Charleston to Morgantown to attend the West Virginia Washington and Jefferson football game as guests of honor. The governor’s son James S. Conley and his bride will view the game from the governor’s box before a wedding tour to New York and New England. Notable guests include U S Senators Hatfield and Goff and Congressman Bowman along with other state officials.
Three 21 year old girls Jeanne Saul of Denver June Ware of New York City and Helen Reid of Vallejo stowed away on the Matson liner Maoa prompting the ship to return to port after leaving San Francisco delaying the voyage to Honolulu by about two hours. They said hunger drove them to hide aboard.
London November 27 Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald expressed optimism about the upcoming five power naval conference due in January despite anticipated difficulties. At a Commons tea with peace group representatives Kellogg Ishbel Kellogg and Norman Angell he urged steadfast, earnest work and warned against fear and pessimism.
Chicago reports Sam H. Thompson president of the American Farm Bureau says farmers have regained confidence and purchasing power after government acts. He notes a mental shift since the agricultural marketing act and creation of the Federal Farm Board, linking this to a broader protective system for agriculture.
In New York on November 27 the McManus murder case nears its resumption. The state has completed reading testimony to a blue ribbon jury after a juror was excused due to extreme nervousness. New witnesses will be called Friday morning as the trial advances. The prosecutor seeks to prove McManus shot Arnold Rothstein a year ago.
The 6,000-ton Italian freighter Escambia loaded with 1,791,000 feet of lumber for Genoa sank in 32 feet of water in Pensacola Florida as preparations were made to sail. Thirty-one crew members left before sinking. Rosasco Brothers plans to float the vessel tomorrow. The ship had run aground off Key West on November 19 but was floated.
In Winchester Virginia on November 27 fifty school children were rescued from a basement fire in an old school building. Firemen lowered them by ladders from upper floors as smoke filled the building. Three children fainted but were revived. The blaze started from an overheated furnace and stayed confined to the basement.
The F-32 Fokker monoplane, the largest flying machine built in the U.S., crashed near Roosevelt Field into several houses at Carle Place after taking off with only three motors. Pilot S. M. Boggs and mechanic Harry McDonald survived serious injuries. a Brooklyn pilot, James Pisani, died in a Westbury crash earlier that day.
Whittier California November 27 a pilot prevented Earl Endicott 22 from leaping from a plane during a sight seeing flight after Endicott threatened self harm due to financial troubles. Lieutenant Harold Brown maneuvered the craft to thwart the attempts and returned to land. Endicott had traveled from Glendale Arizona seeking work.
Oklahoma City report details a family massacre at the Henley farm near Newalla. Mrs Cora Henley, her husband T M Henley, and their two children were shot dead. authorities say Henley killed them then shot himself, his body found beside a shotgun. The scene was discovered by relatives O J Ballard and Annie Ballard.
Washington officials and about thirty utility leaders led by Owen D. Young Samuel Insull and Mathew Sloan gathered to present a two billion plus budget for extensions and maintenance. They stressed immediate need and argued wage stability with extensive programs to boost employment and factory orders across electrical gas and street railway sectors.
A lone unmasked bandit held up the substitute cashier at Union Bank of Benwood West Virginia and fled with about 100 dollars. He warned not to follow and disappeared into the street. Authorities in three states hunted the suspect described as tall and slender wearing a light coat and brown cap. Separately Oklahoma saw a dozen banks fail after the death of H A McCauley, state bank leader, as examiners took control of 12 banks citing frozen assets. McCauley died of apoplexy shortly after. the failures totaled deposits of about 2.52 million and capital stock of 310 thousand.
In Pittsburgh's Brighton North Side three robbers forced fifteen employees and seven customers to the wall at a Donahoe branch market, grabbing about 2000 dollars in cash and checks. A fourth robber waited outside in an automobile as the gang fled. a tense moment arose when a girl employee hesitated before the cashier cage and another thief warned of shooting. A male worker kicked the safe open with his foot, enabling the escape.
Maria Teresa de Landa once crowned Miss Mexico in 1925 faces trial in Mexico City for the murder of Gen Moises Vidal, whom she learned had married another woman. The state seeks twelve years in prison. She spoke of not remarrying if acquitted and preferring execution if convicted.
Columbus Ohio November 27 The state supreme court will hear Prosecuting Attorney John J Chester motion to dismiss the petition in error filed by Dr James H Snook attorneys The defense is charged with not raising the constitutional question at trial The stay of execution remains linked to the December 29 deadline.
Indiana Senator Watson Republican leader returns to Washington after a three week Florida rest. He plans conferences on tax reduction and the Ware case before the holidays and urges early completion of the tariff bill. He will meet party leaders and President Hoover. committee vacancies to be handled by the committee on committees led by McNary.
Federal Judge J. W. Woodrough ruled that agents cannot enter a home without a search warrant, stressing protection of inalienable rights over easy enforcement of the liquor law. Indictments against two men for operating a still were dismissed and later returned after testimony of evidence found without a warrant. District Attorney J. C. Kinsler protested, arguing it allows breakins to miss a crime in progress.
Thirty cities and twenty nine counties in Northern Ohio pledged private and public construction totaling about 200 million dollars for 1930. The plan includes Ohio Bell expansion 28.5 million, City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County 16 million in improvements, Cleveland schools 4.5 million, Akron 6.66 million, Akron Chamber privately 94 million, Youngstown 1.5 million, Standard Oil 3 million, Otis Steel 5 million, with regional totals per county and firm projections for January peak production.
Misa Robbie Trout of Los Angeles and Misa Eleanor Smith of New York initiated a clandestine take-off at 9 40 am from Metropolitan airport in a Sunbeam biplane to challenge the world endurance refueling record. Earlier reports said no attempt would occur until Thanksgiving. favorable weather allowed the start and a successful aerial refueling over the ocean near San Pedro at 3 pm.
Representative Edward Denison of Illinois posts 500 bail after liquor charges tied to a suitcase and trunk found with liquor. District attorney says case will proceed in due course. Denison seeks an early trial. dispute over John Layne’s identity cited.
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