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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1925
Page
7
Various small ads and notices across city life include violin lessons and voice studio openings, house for sale, used car buying tips, and Labor Day schedules. Police and court briefs report a few minor charges, a fractured bone incident, and a family notices section lists church Family Day events and funeral details.
Twelve year old Evelyn Peterson disappeared August 26 while picking berries near Lakewood Duluth Minnesota. She survived on wild berries and wolves howled at night. She walked toward a road a mile from her location and was discovered by farmer K B Johnson.
Bluefield Health and Welfare Department announces strict water saving rules amid shortage. Water meters will be read at short intervals and households exceeding their share may be cut off. prohibited uses include washing cars and windows, with exceptions for domestic needs only.
About 1500 coal miners at seven bituminous mines in Clinton and nearby areas refused to report for work in protest of a railroad fare increase. Monthly tickets rose from 1.10 to 2.56 after approval by the Indiana Public Service Commission, prompting the walkout.
An attorney secured the release of two clients charged with unlawful liquor possession after a 1808 Sunday search warrant ban was argued. The warrant was signed on Saturday and executed Sunday. Judge Harry J. McDevitt upheld the plea.
Houston reports a new outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Galveston County within cattle country as federal eradication teams near completion of slaughtering about 8,000 infected cattle from earlier outbreaks that began in August.
Charles Town West Virginia September 4. Mrs Lee Phillips of Charles Town wife of the cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Deposit Company was killed in a Berryville turnpike collision this evening. Six others in the automobile were injured.
A blaze in Martinsboro West Virginia gutted a public garage two residences and a stable. Water pressure was poor due to drought hindering control. Damage estimated at 40000 dollars covered by insurance. A commercial aviation service for South Africa is under consideration.
In Bluefield officials and white doctors will meet in the directors room to discuss a city health policy and form a committee. A local health officer debate is expected as doctors consider appointing a city health department and coordinating with the mayor’s court.
New York Supreme Court Justice Aaron J. Levy ordered the city to show cause why WNYC should not be shut down after evidence showed the public station carried political propaganda. Mayor Hylan and allies used the facility amid a heated re election campaign and Governor Smith faced further criticism over food adulteration cases.
Eli Watkins state prohibition officer and Bob Taylor federal agent led a raid in McDowell County with Scarboro and Lambert. Seven wets of liquor were seized and Reaire Hufford of Welch faced a $150 fine and sixty days in jail. Nina Kelly was arrested with four pints of shine.
In Leoward New Jersey on September 4 a raid along the coast nets one fatality Joseph Sobach known as Dynamite Joe was shot in the stomach and left in the yard of Joseph West after a boat battle with coast guards. About 300 patrols and 12 runners were reported in the chase.
Lansing Michigan figures show assets of 644 million with a potential rise to 1 billion including subsidiaries. Liabilities list accounts payable 33.1 million and taxes payable 28.1 million. equity totals 542.5 million with capital stock 17.3 million and surplus.
P Henry president of the American Automobile Association and BE N Smith general manager completed a cross country auto trip in four days eighteen hours and thirty minutes arriving in Oakland at 6:30 a.m. They started from Washington D C on August 30 and returned via Sacramento to visit the state capital. Their custom car had a bed in the tonneau and they averaged twenty two driving hours daily.
In Anem, North Dakota, Ruth Anderson and Mrs William Schwartz were arrested for disorderly conduct while smoking on the street. They pleaded guilty and were each fined five dollars plus costs.
The Lanleville Gas and Electric Company plans a $16.75 million water power plant on the Ohio River near Louisville in cooperation with the federal government. The project includes a two mile dam costing $250000 and a power house at $7500000, with initial capacity of 168000 horsepower in 13 units and potential for 125000 horsepower more. The Louisville Hydro Electric Company will operate the facility as a subsidiary of Louisville Gas and Electric.
William Jennings Bryan Jr of Los Angeles has been selected as president of the Anti Evolution League of America. A campaign committee led by Dr John Roach Stratton of New York was named to pursue a nation wide drive against teaching evolution in public schools. Frederick Eastman of Carmel by the Sea announced his California governor bid on an evolution ticket with an anti capital punishment plank.
Mrs. W. B. Staniforth of Highland avenue is injured and hospitalized at Bluefield sanitarium after a car with Mrs. Beane of Keystone lost control on Highland avenue and struck a telephone pole. Staniforth was seated in front and was thrown through the windshield. injuries not serious. Beane unhurt.
Bennett Hill, a diminutive driver, broke Altoona speedway mile record during qualifying trials for Monday afternoon's 254 mile race. He clocked 33.4 seconds at an average speed of 133.1 mph, besting the previous 34 second mark set before the Flag Day races in June.
Authorities at Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome posted a notice banning entry to women not properly dressed with head coverings high necklines and long sleeves. The move reflects church standards on modest attire within the basilica.
A six year old girl was kidnapped in Montclair New Jersey by a Negro after he shot and wounded a pursuer. Police and state troopers search the Watchung mountains aided by guards and volunteers. The Daly family seeks the child’s return and a $1000 reward is offered.
A four room frame house on Davidson Street north side was nearly destroyed by fire at about 2 oclock this morning. James Easley and his family, occupants, escaped as two water streams battled flames for fifty minutes. The house was gutted.
Texas is the chief helium production source with a Fort Worth plant costing about 5 million dollars and a 2 month build. Helium is derived from natural gas and stored in metal cylinders. Small amounts have been found in Utah Oklahoma Kansas Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Indiana and New York.
Geneva reports that Britain and Turkey have had the Mosul dispute referred to a sub committee to seek a compromise. The panel, including Guani of Uruguay Anden of Sweden and Quinones de Leon of Spain, will pursue Geneva methods to bridge irreconcilable claims. Tevfik Rushdi Pasha did not pledge adherence to eventual council decisions.
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