Deadly clash as marshals confront Vinson faction in moonlit raid
In a violent confrontation, marshals shot and slashed at Vinson supporters as five men including Joseph Vinson and Morris Bates were seized. A mourner carried the slain Bill Vinson to his porch before the group retreated to a depot, while crowds watched from Webb and rail cars.
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Vinsons
Joseph Vinson
William Vinson, Jr
Morris Bates
Bill Vinson
Dal Lettrell
Louisa
Webb
Shopid
Violent arrest and escape linked to moonshine case in Webb
Marshals in Kentucky arrested Joseph Vinson on moonshine charges after an attack in Huntington left Lettrell dead. The Vinson family owns a Webb general store and timber lands. two Vinson men fled into the Wayne mountains with bloodhounds pursuing. The pursuit paused to avoid further deaths as authorities refrained from the byways where the brothers eluded capture.
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Huntington
Kentucky
Lettrell
William Vinson
Webb
Joseph
Vinson
Joe Vinson
Vinsons
Wayne Mountains
Marshals Return to Fort Station Amid Rescue Fears
The marshals went back to the station described as a fort to defend against possible rescue attempts by the Vinsons' supporters, who were feared to attempt a raid.
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Vinsons
Crystal Room Opens in Bluefield Rivaling BG City Stores
Randolph and Mittendorf opened a new Crystal Room in Bluefield featuring mahogany fixtures glass and wall cases. The crystal room houses a full assortment of cut glass and china while well lit display cases showcase goods to best effect. The local store is praised as superior to Williamson WV outlet and reflects the firm’s strong regional reputation.
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Bluefield
Randolph & Mittendorf
Williamson
West Virginia
WVU Professor Payne in Tazewell on mine inspector post
Dr Henry M Payne of West Virginia University Morgantown visited Tazewell yesterday on return from the John Osborne administrators versus Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries case. A friend says he was offered West Virginia chief mine inspector but likely will decline due to his duties. An interview in the Daily Telegraph indicates Payne questions inspector pay and time for additional department duties.
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Henry M. Payne
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Tazewell
John Osborne
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company
Payne
West Virginia
Daily Telegraph
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Schloss Bros & CO Fine
New York
Shumate Clothing CO
Luefield, W
Amie Men and ‘Boys
M. G. Whitlow How. Co
Princeton Ave
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