Mass Meeting In Bluefield On Commission Manager Government
A Bluefield mass meeting at the Elks Opera House on December 15 will feature Dr. A. R. Hatton of New York explaining the commission manager form of city government. The event, non political and Chamber of Commerce organized, invites all residents including women and civic groups to attend free.
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New York
Elks Opera House
Bluefield
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Cleveland
Ohio
Memphis
Lima
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
American Legion
Civic Club
Norfolk
Portsmouth
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Bristol
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St. Augustine
Kingsport
Akron
Dayton
Springfield
Sandusky
Wheeling
Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Jackson
Muskegon
Ranger
Beaumont
Musko
Possible cabinet picks emerge as Harding meets leaders
Washington December six speculation on Harding cabinet grows clearer after talks with party leaders. Names cited include John Weeks for navy post Will Hays for postmaster general Harry Daugherty for attorney general and David Hill for secretary of state.
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Associated Press
Washington
Elect Harding
Congress
John W. Weeks
Massachusetts
Navy
Will H. Hays
Indiana
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
Harding
David Jayne Hill
New York
Germany
Charles Evans Hughes
Elihu Root
Philander C. Knox
Henry Cabot Lodge
A. F. Fall
Hays
Daugherty
Weeks
Mr. Harding
Republican Campaign Committee
George Sutherland
Utah
Supreme Court
Constantine urged to abandon his claim to the Greek throne
In Constantinople the Greek patriarch and lay council called an extraordinary synod and issued an appeal to former King Constantine to renounce his claim in favor of Prince George. The note warns that his return could threaten Greek identity and endanger Hellenism across regions including Thrace Smyrna Busmira and Macedonia. Meanwhile Constantine plans to sail from Brindisi to Athens likely this weekend. Also noted is Secretary General Nivelle of the French army receiving the Distinguished Service Medal in Washington for meritorious service to the United States.
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Byzantium
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Busmirna
Macedonia
Lucerne
Bridisi
Athens
Nivelle
United States
Washington
Baker
Jail Mob Attacks Killing Two Men and Negro Transfer
A mob attacked Wise county jail in Appalachia causing two deaths and multiple injuries. The mob was dispersed by guards, and a prisoner named Williams was escorted to Roanoke for custody after the incident. Williams admitted assaulting Creed Robinett in Appalachia, claiming self defense over a stolen shoe sale.
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Virginia National Guard
G. M. Alexander
Lynchburg
Bluefield
Roanoke
Williams
Wise County
Wise
Appalachia
Claud Blondale
J. R. Lewis
Blondale
Lewis
Norton
Creed Robinett
Wise Court House
J. A. Milburn
Corder
Adjutant General of
State
Alexander
Roanokeee
Willliams
Robinett
Ider
Middlesboro
Louisville
Invoices Must Stand Inspection
An old excerpt notes that advertisers often use price comparisons like a five value for three. The Merchants' Bureau instead avoids comparative pricing in ads, arguing it safer to emphasize value without contrasts.
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Merchants’ Bureau
Bureau
Harding Address Sets Tone for Congress Opening
President-elect Harding delivered a unique Senate address as Congress reconvened for the final 66th session. Opening proceedings included arrival of annual appropriations estimates totaling 4.653 billion dollars and a flood of new bills, with both chambers planning to receive President Wilson’s message tomorrow.
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Congress
Senate
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Wilson
White House
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Capitol
Deputies Probe Breeden Shooting Involving Marcum
Deputy sheriffs dispatched to Breeden West Virginia to investigate the shooting death of John B. Marcum as officials doubt initial reports of a civilian gunman. Federal troops in the Mingo strike zone reported satisfactory conditions with a Nolan Mine reopening today. Governor Cornwell denounced Indianapolis union officials while pledging to prevent civil war and keep troops briefed as court actions loom. Bankruptcy fears spark Farm Bureau call for congressional action.
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Williamson
Coal Operators’ Association
David Fowler
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Union
Indianapolis
Ib Srand
O Court
Taylor Cole
E. Lee Rippley
Taylor Muncy
Dutch” Frost
Henry Snead
Ervine Elkins
Joe
Charleston
John J. Cornwell
United Mine Workers At
International Executive Board
Mingo County
Matewan
Felts Detective Agency
John L. Lewis
Situat
Mingo Field
Government Wins Lehigh Valley Antitrust Case
The Lehigh Valley Railroad case, the last of the great anthracite coal antitrust actions, ends with the government victory. The Supreme Court unanimous decision orders dissolution of the railroad and its principal subsidiaries and redistribution of stocks bonds and properties to ensure each component operates independently and competitively.
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Washington
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Supreme Court
Lehigh Valle Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lehigh Valle Coal Sales Company
Coxe Brothers & Co
Delaware Susquehanna and Schuylkill Railroad Company
New York On Middle Coal Field Railroad and Coe Company
G. B. Markle Company
Girard Trust Company
George F. Baer
Daniel G
Ret Eden B. Thomas
Lyman D. Smith
E. T. Stotesbury
F. Baker
McReynolds and
Brande
State Department costs shift to global economics
Washington December 6 Secretary Colby says diplomacy must focus more on far reaching economic issues while presenting state department appropriation estimates. He puts maintenance costs at 11 983 48 94 million, a rise over last year of about three million. In Cumberland Maryland a patient with a 12 000 tube of radium in his system was rescued from Franklin radium laboratory as a fire broke out, with serious condition reported after transfer.
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State Department
Washington
Colby
Secretary of the Treasury
Cumberland
Franklin Radium Laboratory
Senate to revive war finance corp and extend liberal farm credits
Washington reports that a joint resolution by the senate agriculture committee will direct revival of the war finance corporation and seek federal reserve board action to let banks extend liberal credits to farmers. Senator Grenna of North Dakota will report the measure and seek immediate consideration. The agriculture panel aims for prompt passage, while the finance committee may want it referred to them first.
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Washington
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Senate Agricultural Committee
Senate
Grenna
North Dakota
Agriculture Committee
Finance Committee
Proposals to Increase and Limit U S House Seats
Washington December 6 a pair of measures were introduced in the house to raise the house membership from 435 to 1483 following the 1920 census and to limit the size to 450 members. Both measures showed little chance of action during this session.
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House
Washington
House of Representatives
Harding Asserts Team Work For Four Years Of Policy
President elect Harding spent the day at the capitol seeking congressional cooperation and outlined a four year team approach with executive and legislative branches. He indicated a likely special session to revise tax schedules and urged using the remaining three months of the current congress to clear routine work and lay groundwork for constructive legislation after March 4.
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Alabama
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Marshall
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