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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
1
Pocahontas Nut coal offered at special cash price for a few days by City Coal Co and Mercer Coal and Supply Co with weighing services noted. Local ads list glass, auto repair, and various services. Community notices include Halloween dances, obituaries, dinner spots, and a police court bulletin with minor fines.
New York October 26 Tex Rickard says he called off talks for a Greb versus Walker fight citing excessive financial demands from Greb. The plan was for December 18 at Madison Square Garden with Mickey Walker the welterweight titleholder. Rickard shifts focus to a Kaplan Herman featherweight bout contingent on Herman beating Finnegan in Boston on November 4.
Fred Gilbert twenty three employed by Peerless Coal and Coke Company Mine No 2 Vivian died at seven o clock last event at his home in Vivian succumbing to injuries received in the mines earlier in the day The body was taken in charge by J Douglas of Welch to be prepared for burial He is survived by a wife Funeral arrangements had not been completed last night
The Student Prince in Heidelberg at Colonial Theatre impressed a full house with lavish settings and strong singing. Lloyd Garrett and Ruth Williams lead a cast whose princely looks and vocal prowess powered a moving love tragedy set in Heidelberg with elegant stagecraft and period mood. Today matinee and evening shows follow.
Military gains in air transport continue with day and night service through all weather. Airmail pilots fly about 7500 miles daily while civilian firms report few accidents. Call for a Commerce Department aviation bureau to oversee safety and inspections amid debates sparked by the Mitchell case.
Cleveland reports say veteran second baseman Bill Wambsganns may have been waived out of the major leagues after waivers were reportedly requested a month ago. Manager Lee Fohl of the Boston Red Sox said he knew nothing of waivers.
Lieutenant James H. Doolittle wins the Jacques Schneider trophy in Baltimore sustaining world record pace at 350 kilometers. He sets new marks for 100 and 200 kilometers and maximum speed, with Offtlie and Biard posting notable times as De Briganti finishes Italian entry in third.
The article notes continued road construction and parallel routes with freight movement between carriers. Trucks handle short hauls but do not absorb all traffic, forcing rail carriers to maintain service between points at a substantial loss.
James G. Litz, local agent for New York Life, announces his bid to lead the Newark Life Big Club. The president must be an agent with top annual business, with the selling period ending June 30, 1926, and past presidents are ineligible for reappointment. He invites assistance from interested agents and the public.
Bluefield coaches tighten training after a 6-6 tie with New River and a 13-0 loss to Marshall. Emeweller enforces a survival of the fittest style, with eleven players to be chosen Friday. Martin and Emseweller, former WVU teammates, vie to outdo each other as fans from Pocahontas Bramwell and Tazewell mount strong support for Tony Lotito and the Bluefield squad.
Delegates from Great Britain Japan Belgium Netherlands Sweden Norway Denmark and Spain attended a conference with China led by Marshal Tuan Chi Hui and Shen Jut Lin. Dr C T Wang urged revival of tariff restrictions while John V A McMurray urged open minded consideration of reasonable Chinese requests.
A discussion argues for tax repeal while noting eighty percent credit and government retention of interest. The piece references the American Farm Bureau Federation, which opposes the repeal.
City officials announce a survey of water conditions as Bluefield readies defense against Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company rate increase. Engineers Fuller Harding Williamson arrive to bolster expert testimony before the Public Service Commission.
The article discusses how the League of Nations could force a member to abstain from war under Article XVI, risking severance of trade and even military penalties. It reports Sofia on October 26 confirming an all night Greek bombardment near Petric on the Macedonian frontier and authorities seeking council guidance from Paris.
A Salvation Army meeting will be held at the Army Citadel tonight October 27 at 8 p m. Adjt and Mrs Campbell and Captain Pierce I Mull of divisional HQ Charleston will speak. Enjoy singing and addresses by visiting officers.
Officers elected at a Sunday congregational meeting at First Presbyterian Church will be installed at the 11 oclock service on Sunday in November. Four new elders and three new deacons were chosen, increasing the session to ten members and the diaconate to twelve. The installation list includes B Hae Hancock R B Parrish T H E C Wade L B suis Tynes Ww K es M Roach and Dr L E B Ward. The deacons are W C Pollock H P Dodd B D Painter F S Bailey Dal Ramage Paul Thomas R L Burgess C B E Seyler Buford McClung M F Smith W C Wilson and C W Evans.
Cablegram from the government reports General Chamorro seizing La Loma and insisting on replacing the cabinet while staying as military chief for three months to prevent bloodshed. The note says the rest of the country remains tranquil.
Noblesville Ind Oct 26 A fourth especial venire of 100 men was ordered for the murder trial of D C Stephenson Paul Klencke and Bari Gentry in Hamilton circuit court. Jury selection continued with numerous peremptory challenges and numerous causes claimed. Judge Sparks urged speed and limited cross examination after rulings on challenges. Several men failed to distinguish reasonable from unreasonable doubt and excused themselves. Government records note higher infant mortality in June than any other month.
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