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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1925
Page
2
Merchants advertise coal types Pocahontas Red Ash and standard grades with phone numbers for orders and delivery. Local shops offer groceries fuels lumber and sweets, plus service on piano care and barbershop sterilized tools. A Salvation Army meeting and church talks are announced along with rainfall data and a police court speeding docket.
Postmaster General Harry S. New addressed the audit bureau of circulations at the annual convention defending air mail efficiency. He cited fog delays in Pennsylvania and the 1933 Ames crash, noting a recall system could have saved the pilot and allowed safer landings with flares.
The 1926 farm census shows 75,736 fewer farms than 1920, a 1.2 percent drop. Total farms: 6,372,608 in 1925 versus 6,448,443 in 1920. Reasons cited include migration of Negro workers, farm consolidation, and wartime recession lasting into 1920. West Virginia up 3,088 farms to 90,877.
The Bland Street Methodist Men's Club hosted Bluefield College football players for a Halloween themed dinner. The event featured music by Maury Barrett and a banjo performance by Conrad Brevick, plus a debate on whether the modern flapper should be condemned, which the flap pers won with the football team later voting against. Dr. J. A. Baylor was introduced as the church's new pastor.
A bank robbery by three masked men occurred at Guyandotte Bank. The report notes a continued page and mentions a separate air disaster near Dayton with multiple fatalities and officials citing weather and inexperience as factors.
A Greensburg Gas Company well on James Mitchell’s farm in Centre township Greese county produced 5,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily after a 2047 foot hole. The completion was announced in Waynesburg Pennsylvania dated today October 16.
A terrific wind storm swept across sections of Kentucky including Horse Cave on October 16 injuring two people. Dozens of small towns reported damage to farm buildings and homes while telephone service was disrupted.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a dual action remedy for persistent coughs colds and bronchial conditions. It claims creosote based formula soothes inflamed membranes inhibits germ growth and builds up the system with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
In Bluefield the first major Hallowe'en celebration is planned as the finale of a three day indoor carnival at the American Legion Dugout on October 29 30 and 31. The event features open air activities on Halloween night likened to New Orleans Mardi Gras with bands from Norfolk and Western Beaver High School and the Legion Municipal Band. A joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting outlined committees led by Jay J. Furr and Robert Sheffey with detailed roles for booth construction operation publicity lighting decor and prizes among others.
The extradition papers arrive as Sheriff Johnson plans to return Turner to Kentucky to pursue the explosion case. Turner swears innocence and blames his son in law Joe Jacks, jailed in West Virginia on murder charges, while relatives allegedly joined a conspiracy to claim insurance. An order restrains Mrs. Turner from leaving the facility as she may be needed as a witness.
The article notes the disposal of Chapman loot involving bonds obtained from Colonel M. K. Bobruff a Russian in payment for oil stock sales. Officials say the Russian appears living location unknown and government attorneys describe him as a mythical figure.
Kenosha investigators questioned several people and advised three not to leave the city while pursuing leads in the Latimer Sears double murder. Blood pools were found two miles from the scene along Lovers Lane where the couple was shot. A coroner's jury postponed inquest as searches for a passer revolver and certain suspects continued.
Commander J C Hunsacker assistant naval attache at London told the board the United States ranks third in air power among nations. He said when considering filings, planes, and quality the US is in the middle of the five strongest air services, and warned against relying on published reports due to political magnification.
The Bluefield Gun Club hosts its final practice session this afternoon at the south Bluefield traps. Doors open at 1 30 PM and stay open while shooters remain. Members near the 500 mark hope to attend as season averages, used to set handicaps, will be formed early next week for the President's Trophy tournament.
Bluefield druggists advertise Moone's Emerald Oil as a remedy to reduce varicose veins in days with regular use. The ad claims skin benefits including eczema relief and drying eruptions, touting its power and small-dose efficiency. It lists Bluefield Pharmacy and Fairview Pharmacy as suppliers and urges readers to start now.
Garner of Texas, ranking Democrat on the House tax committee, discussed a plan with Secretary Mellon. The proposal would boost exemptions to 5000 for married and 5500 for singles, cut the top surtax rate to 25 percent, and extend the debt retirement period to 62 years.
A collage of quick sports quips notes Paul Berlenbach’s knockout and Red Grange’s speed, teases Goose Goslin’s marriage, and jokes about late season world series play. It playfully contrasts baseball and football culture with Mexico’s ball teasing, mocks Cubs’ managerial churn, and cites a forecast of a tough winter affecting wrestlers and riders.
Washington reports court martial orders to bring Colonel William Mitchell to trial on charges of conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. The court will be composed of thirteen general officers with Charles Sumner as president. The process awaits affidavits from San Antonio and the judge advocate general may not sit.
Bluefield Post No 9 sent a telegram of congratulations to Han ford MacNider after he took the oath as assistant secretary of war. As former national commander of the American Legion he praised Bluefield activities and longtime post members.
The new banking room of the Bluefield National Bank in the Law and Commerce Building at corner Federal and Raleigh Streets will be ready for occupancy soon. The opening date will be announced in local papers and elsewhere in a few days.
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