City and Coalfield Short Items
Local business notices list price changes at Economy Shoe Repair Co and laundry charges at White Sur Laundry, with after December 4 transport changes. A meeting of El Katan Temple No. 227 is set for December 6, and Rebekahs Lodge No. 202 meets the same day with important business. Other items cover fresh meats, War Savings Stamps due January 1 1923, a Grafanola sale with $1 down, approaching marriage, staff changes at Kann's Fashion Shop, a Christmas bazaar at Bland Street Methodist Church, church guild and executive committee meetings, and a community play night invitation.
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el Katan
F. P. Mabry
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook
Fair Wednesday across West Virginia and Virginia with cooler temperatures. In the two states Thursday expect increasing cloudiness and cooler air.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Card of Thanks and notices from Fortelis Francis era
Card of Thanks expressing appreciation for kindness during illness and after death of Mrs Francis. Thanks Greenbrier Street residents, those who provided autos and flowers. Also notes Graham address and forfeiture of $100 cash bond for FE Macon for failing to appear in court on DUI charge. Community Play Night announced at Masonic Hall on Friday December 8 inviting all.
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Masonic Temple
W. F. Francis Durin
Fortelis
B. Macon
Graham
Macon
Clara Phillips Escape Shocks Los Angeles Jailion
Phillips says he knows nothing of wife Clara Phillips escape from Los Angeles county jail. He described his movements past 24 hours and offered to be interviewed. Authorities suspect at least three people aided the fugitive murderess who vanished after a meticulous inside escape using sawed bars and netting.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Armour JL Phillips
Clara Phillips
Phillips
Alberta Meadows
Thed
Mexico
California
Fracture spinal column shown in X ray on Mrs Garrett
An X ray at Bluefield Sanitarium reveals a fracture of the spinal column with pressure on the spinal cord at the second vertebra. Doctors remain hopeful for recovery and possible improvement of paralysis. Mrs Garrett's visitors are restricted as further examinations proceed. W B Garrett at St Luke's Hospital shows no material change and remains in good spirits.
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A. BR. Garrett
Bluefield
Garrett
Reeceive Company
W. B. Garrett
St. Tmke
Personal notices and health updates from the community
Mrs. B Payne lies at her North Street home after an illness. Mrs. J C Blackwell of Midway shows slow improvement after ten days in bed. Eugene Browers, a city businessman, resumes activity after a week of leg infection illness. William Greenspan, optometrist, returns from Philadelphia after ten days for business. Frank Garrett of Pittsburg, brother of Will Garrett, seriously injured in a recent car crash, returns home. Dr S S Hare returns from a Cartes trip to Mingo County.
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B. Payne
North Street
J. C. Blackwell
Midway
Eugene Browers
Wm. Greenspan
Philadel
Frank Garrett
Pittsburg
Willi Garrett
S&s. Hare
Mingo County
Tiger Talks With Mr. Harding for Forty Minutes
The article notes a forty minute conversation between Tiger and Mr. Harding, with discussion on a league of nations and U.S. entry. The dialogue touches on guarantees from England or the United States, and the speaker avoids a definite yes or no.
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Tiger
MR. Harding
Arantee
England
United
League of Nations
America
Rinehart Dennis Deny Government Funds Owed in Suit
Rinehart and Dennis Inc builders of Camp Lee deny owing seven million dollars to the government in a Richmond federal suit. Hollis Rinehart states the company welcomes the case to present facts and asserts materials were purchased with official approval and all expenses audited.
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Charlottesville
Count Karolyi Goes On Trial For Treason Charge
The trial of Count Michael Karolyi, former president of the Hungarian national council, opens in Dompest on high treason for aiding bolshevism. The public prosecutor seeks the accused's property, while the defense claims poverty. Karolyi's wife earns income ferrying passengers from Ragusa to an island by motorboat.
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Dompest
Count Michael Karolyi
Hungarian National Council
Karolyi
Count Michael
Ragusa
Cromain
Dog Killed On Riverside Drive After Owner Dies
A collie belonging to a man who had recently died was struck and killed by passing cars on Riverside Drive. The dog wandered into traffic and died at the scene, leaving the owner’s family mourning the loss.
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New York
Riverside Drive
New Progressive Bloc in Congress Takes Action
Senate debates reform aimed at governing bodies and the electoral college. The agriculture committee backs a substitute for Caraway’s bill while a Putnam led ABA endorsement favors early terms for president and Congress following elections. No subcommittee action yet.
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Congress
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Caraway
Arkansas
Judiciary
William Lowell Putnam
Boston
American Bar Association
Penshurst
Porter Admitted to Bail in Taxi Driver Murder Case
Huntington West Virginia December 6 Harry Porter a taxicab operator charged with shooting to death Ogle Saunders during a knife hammer and gun clash between taxi drivers at the Chesapeake and Ohio railway station last Saturday was admitted to bail today in ten thousand dollars by Common Pleas Judge Matthews Porter remains in hospital nursing knife wounds
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Huntington
W. Va
Harry Porter
Ogle Saunders
Chesapeake and Ohio
Common Pleas
Atihews
Porters
Evangeline Booth Not to Leave America
Chicago December 6 A statement from Bramwell Booth head of the Salvation Army in London says immediate removal of Commander Evangeline Booth from the United States is not contemplated.
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Chicago
United States
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Ral Bramwell Booth
Miss Booth
London
Consultations By Allied Leaders At Lausanne
Allied leaders at Lausanne labored to harmonize divergent views and avoid another hectic session that could delay near eastern peace. They drafted a proposal to manage the Dardanelles under international control with no warships, and plan to resume discussions tomorrow with entente partners aligning with Turkish suggestions. The group aims to ignore Russia’s bid to speak for Turkey and to present a united front.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Inda
Dardanelles
Turkey
Conference Footnotes Show Delicate Balance Amid Tensions
Roselan representatives indicate Rosalia does not dominate the Straits debate as Ismet Pasha meets with allied leaders. The day also sees a Pope intervention on behalf of Christians in Constantinople, signaling cautious progress though risks remain.
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Ismet Pasha
Constantinople
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Munden
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Osteopathic
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Rinehart & Dennis
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Osteopath
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