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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
2
A mixed Bluefield news item lists coal and lumber trade notes, moving services, a one room house on wheels on display, auto laundry reopening, farm and fruit market offerings, Knights Templar meeting notice, and local police court bulletin with a small crop of arrest and rainfall data.
Evangelist Gypsy Simon Smith, who drew record crowds at Princeton, now speaks for two weeks in Matoaka. He will conclude the meeting next Tuesday and then return to his London Ontario home.
Pittsburg October 7 James N Jarvis an attorney and receiver in bankruptcy for John A Bell coal operator and former president of the closed Carnegie Trust Company was today chosen trustee of Bells estate at a hearing in the office of Watson B Adair referee in bankruptcy No testimony was taken Bell unable to testify due to ill health though present adjourned to October 28 for Bell to testify about assets
Delegates at a labor convention rebuked a Russian-led appeal to spread communism within US unions. President Green condemns the message while Purcell urges openness to new ideas and cross national labor exchange. The gathering adopts resolutions on recognizing Soviet Russia, supporting bakery workers, investigating tariffs, and organizing textiles in North Carolina.
The Associated Press board adopts a tribute for Victor Fremont Lawson praising his leadership in creating a major news gathering network. It calls for a steel engraving portrait for framing, sending copies to members and the Lawson family, and opening the next meeting with memorial remarks.
Moundaville West Virginia October 7 marking a new epoch in American aviation the successful operation of an airplane with an air cooled motor a de haviland to equip the pet of the McCook field experiment station at Akron Ohio piloted by Lieutenant Gaines landed at Langinfield here today Gaines is en route to New York where the plane will be exhibited at the international air meet the motor worked perfectly on one 200 mile trip in addition air cooled the motor is natal up side down
A Titusville minister’s wife underwent an operation to remove goitre. The patient recovered with no apparent aftereffects and reports suggest the treatment was successful.
Police seized a truck loaded with 150 gallons of apple brandy and corn liquor valued around 3000 dollars along with four Dodge trucks and two men, Homer Owen and William Alberta, after officers trapped them at a garage on Jefferson Street. The liquor was found in a farm‑style truck and trunked in a police office.
New York reports Ford air planes will be sold as regular merchandise at John Wanamaker Department Store for 25000 dollars each. The first plane left Dearborn loaded with an assembled auto truck and merchandise and will travel via Cleveland to Curtis Field to be assembled for display. The all metal monoplane by Stout Metal Aircraft Co is identical to the Edsel Ford endurance test machine with a 58 ft wingspan and 400 hp Liberty engine. Two Ford planes will also run express service between New York and Philadelphia Wanamaker stores.
The article honors Mathewson known as Big Six, detailing his rise with the New York Giants in 1900, 17 seasons with the club, and key roles with the Reds. It notes his no hit games in 1901 and 1905, three World Series shutouts in 1905, and rivalries with Cy Young and Mordecai Brown. It mentions health issues, coaching, and ownership roles.
An advertisement touts Ferraline as a concentrated mineral water treatment for stomach disorders with a money back guarantee if not proven effective. It claims a typical treatment costs one dollar and promises improved digestion and appearance.
Fairmont West Virginia October Court Judge W S Meredith warned picketers that the injunction against United Mine Workers at Consolidation Coal would be enforced. Fifty four defendants faced contempt proceedings for defying the order as testimony began. The judge cautioned un naturalized foreigners about citizenship papers and warned that officers would arrest any further picketing before court opens tomorrow.
The piece traces Christy Mathewson’s baseball journey from star pitcher for the Giants, Cubs and Reds to manager of the Reds, war service, health battles, and later rise to executive power with the Braves. It notes his onfield clash with Joe Brown in 1909 and his lasting influence on the game and its fans.
A baseball tribute lauds McGraw for a wide repertoire and exceptional control. The speaker compares his fastball to Walter Johnson's and Amos Rusie's, his curve to Nap Rucker's, and notes his mastery of the fadeway and strategic use of batters. He is hailed as one of the finest ever.
Mrs Malinda Jones Yost aged ninety five died at her home in Fairview Fairmont. She was aunt of Fielding H Yost the Ann Arbor football coach and mother of four sons L N Yost D L L Yost both doctors G B Yost and Judge Z F Yost of Pontiac Ill.
Representative Reed of Illinois advised the army officer’s counsel that the colonel should not accept. Captain Paul Foley, judge advocate, considered issuing a formal subpoena for the army officer after General Davis indicated it would be necessary. The development follows the Shenandoah disaster.
Elmer E Crowley sworn in to lead the Fleet Corporation succeeding Leigh C Palmer who was removed by the Shipping Board. Crowley faces a pending personnel and salary revision report next week and notes no immediate administrative plans. Admiral Hutchinson I Cone retires as vice president and general manager amid board actions.
A long public statement contains several accusations about the navy air service. The court aims to determine the facts underlying the charges. The note adds that even American divorces are being made in Paris now, though the phrasing remains odd.
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