Bearcat Boxer Becomes American Boxing Champion
Bob Martin of Tetra Alta West Virginia, famed heavyweight in the A E F., returns to Point Pleasant after wartime glory to marry his fiancée. He earned $40,000 from his title and provided his parents a new home and bank funds. The wedding is planned with local support and a clergyman presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Kid Cupid
Bob
Champion
Reed F. Martin
War Department
Mount Vernon
Terra Alta
Sig Bob
Big Bob
Eviction suits dismissed over notice period in Morgantown
Eviction suits for striking coal miners along the Morgantown and Kingwood railroad were dismissed by a justice of the peace in Monongalia County. The court ruled the tenants had not received two weeks notice to vacate. seven days was deemed insufficient. The report notes Philadelphia carpet production is claimed to cover enough area to circle the globe.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Morgantown and
Kingwood
Monongalia
Preston
Road Amendment Proclamation For West Virginia
Governor Cornwell proclaims a constitutional amendment to create a state road system funded by bonds up to fifty million dollars with tax revenue to service debt over thirty years. Voters will decide at the November general election in 1920, designated as Road Amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
West Virginia Proposes Legislative Amendment to Article Six
The document outlines a proposed amendment to article six sections 22 and 33 changing session lengths, bill passage rules, and legislator pay. It details vote thresholds, travel allowances, and presiding officer pay, and specifies ballot wording and official endorsement by Governor Joan J. Cornwell and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Galewater
Board of Ballot Commissioners
Joan J. Cornwell
More than Fifty Applicants Test Before Vocational Board
More than fifty candidates appeared before the federal board of vocational education in Bluefield to seek vocational training for disabled service members. The team, led by R. S. Bugg, reviewed eligibility with eight local physicians aiding examinations. Of thirty examined by noon, twenty seven qualified for free training with stipends ranging from 3 to 160 dollars monthly, depending on family status and local cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Board of Vocational Education
R. S. Bugg
United States Emplyment Service
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Huutimzion
Mr. Bugg
M. R. Beine
BE. W. Dimmick
D. J London
T. K Alnoukh
J. H. Hathaway
D S Eisenberg
Standsburg
H. Conner
Washington
My. Conner
Richmond
Roanoke
Baltimore
Summit City Business College
Bluefield
West
Wise
American Red Cross
American Legion
T. K. Albaugh
Albaugh
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Bearcat
Cupid
Charles Brooks Smith
Bob Martin
THE
Keeley Institute
Greensboro
Rata
Russett Shoes
Unionalls
D. D
Army New
O. D
Many-Navy Salvage
Princeton Avenue
Tazewell Street
Bluefield, W. VA
Philadelphia
Globe
Constitutional Amendment
Houston G. Young
Mousi
Atata
DR. Bancroft
Altamont Hotel
Bancroft
A. A. Bancroft, M, D
W. VA. Armature CO. Electrical Contractors
Armature
A. L. Smith
Mar
Evo
Woolf
Liebman Brothers
Northfork, W. VA
Gary, W. VA
Cincinnati
Flynn & Greear, Inc
E. E. Perkins and
Francke F. Fox
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