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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1925
Page
1
President Coolidge told the American Legion in Omaha that peace and security arise from fair dealings and mutual disarmament agreements rather than arms races. He warned against militarism and said civil authority must govern military power, endorsing selective service for mobilization in emergencies.
Evangelistic services at College Avenue Baptist Church in Charlottesville Virginia and now Gaffney South Carolina draw larger crowds. Dr Cecil V Cook former pastor of First Baptist Charlottesville is sought after for sermons titled Have faith In God and The crumbling of character as Rev W E Abrams recovers in bed. Congregation invites friends to share in the blessings of his brief stay.
Three caretakers named W. F. Bowman age 57 Samuel Knight 68 and August Reitz 68 were killed instantly when their automobile collided with a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Sewell Station crossing twenty six miles north of Baltimore. Bowman was driving and all three were thrown beneath the wheels of the train.
In Leby Thuringia Germany veterinarians confirm Holstein cattle died after swallowing copper wiring from electric light installations. The deaths occurred in various parts of the province this October.
Volunteers scoured Stone Mountain near Rock Ridge for two days seeking Charles H. Ames missing mail plane pilot. Sheriff Corbin said dense woods thwarted any breakthrough. Reports of a crash near midnight Thursday spurred the effort, with farmers later sighting a circling airplane.
Washington reports Secretary Hoover called a fourth national conference on radio to begin November 9. Delegates invited include broadcasting stations, press, radio manufacturers, listener organizations, and amateur wireless telegraphers as they tackle time distribution and service challenges amid growing stations and audiences.
Scranton Pennsylvania October 6 The Scranton chamber of commerce announced after a four hour conference with mine owners that there is little chance of an early resumption of mining in the anthracite fields. The chamber said the pension suspension situation had been canvassed from every angle without a definite basis. The chamber had previously urged arbitration and offered aid to both sides to restart negotiations. Officials also conferred with John L Lewis international president of the United Mine Workers.
In Fairmont West Virginia on October 6 a court heard testimony in the contempt case against fifty four strikers accused of violating an injunction. Clyde Leonard described hostile scenes on Monongah streets and noted family members faced insults. Attorney Milton Williams announced he now represents additional defendants.
Public invited to a play by play World Series account from Forbes Field Pittsburg via AP wire starting at 1 PM Today. Improvised board on Bland street front will show minute game details with announcing beginning early and focusing on attendance and fashion of Pennsylvania congressmen.
The Arlean Federation of Labor in Atlec City debated seventeen resolutions including calls to remove George H. Carter Washington public printer for alleged civil service violations. Resolutions urged investigation by Coolidge and Congress and criticized militarism and labor conditions as delegates heard Fritz Tarnow of Berlin and Arthur Purcell MP.
J Hugh Miller Democrat was elected Beckley mayor by forty one votes over A Bylls Republican in the October municipal election. Violet Cook Republican re elected city treasurer beat Lessie Phipps Democrat by 234. Three Democrats and two Republicans win council seats. FE Ray Bailey Republican keeper of record defeats Democrat W H McGinnis Jr by 91. Count notes official canvass may shift results.
Washington on October 6 the American debt commission opened talks with Czecho-Slovakia over the US debt claimed at more than 91 million dollars. Prague seeks about 80.6 million dollars citing disputed charges. Subcommittees will review records and correspondence as undersecretary Winston and Dr. Vilem Pospisil lead the negotiations.
The Shipping Board removed Leigh C. Palmer from the fleet corporation presidency and elected Elmer E. Crowley to succeed him. Palmer declined the courtesy offer of a European affairs vice presidency. The board also reshuffled finances and operations with Nichols named trustee and Sheedy reassigned.
Advices from the front report that 8 Mohammed Zedane, a foreign minister in Abd El Krim's government, was bound to a cannon muzzle and blown to death for betraying the Rifian cause. The execution took place in Tangier, Morocco, on October 6.
Rear Admiral W R Shoemaker told the president's air board that funding shortages force curtailment of naval activities and reduce enlisted personnel from 86 000 to 81 700 for 1926. He urged pilots trained by one enlisted man per officer and noted 1 000 fewer sailors were planned for 1927. Submarines and destroyers lack sailors, and he argued for unified air services, citing limited aircraft and relying on surface ships. He claimed two aircraft carriers would be needed to sink a battleship, based on bombing tests and carrier planes.
Moscow reports the end of eleven years of partial prohibition as Russia relaxes liquor rules. On Sunday stores sold large quantities of forty percent vodka and crowds of Russians lined up for hours outside wine shops with containers such as tins basins and teapots at the ready.
Approximately 1,800 miners walked out in the Glouster district near Athens Ohio today after balloting trouble. Five mines are idle as the coal company refuses to take on more machine men and day workers while union leaders and company officials dispute the ballot interpretation.
City Manager Boyd A Bennett presided with all directors present as several residents urged actions on street paving hydrants and cinema rules. He ordered reviews on water service fire hydrant installations sewer projects and paving plans while the board approved borrowing 75000 for general fund needs and a October 25 auditorium reservation.
Washington champions face Pittsburg as 45,000 fans pack Forbes Field for Game 1. Weather could delay first ball as Johnson and Meadows duel while injuries add tension to opening clash.
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