City Visitors From Nearby Towns in Holiday Observances
Numerous residents traveled to the city yesterday from Welch Mullens Tazewell Norton Matoaka Chicago and other towns on business and for family visits. Detours include a trip to Vinton Texas for winter, hospital recoveries, and plans to attend events in Wheeling and Atlantic City.
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DP. Early
Welch
R. L. Brooks
Mullens
R. L. Gillespie
Tazewell
KK. G. Fisher
Huntington
J. 8. Sullivan
Norton
Robert Karr
Matoaka
W. IB. Early
F. W. Vought
Chicago
Fpmory Ellie
Twin Branch
C. M. Plattenburg
Lyceum
Vinton
Texas
S. W
Harry Franklin
Mae Stallard
Elkhorn
Pat. Wyrick
Lillian Snott
Petersburg
Aussie Sprinkle
St. Luke's Hospital
Marshall WcCormick
Mansfield
W. HL
Wade
BE. Knee
Wheeling
Masonic Grand Lodge
P. I. Dudley
Little
Ward
Chattanoona
Tenon
W. Scott
Camp Rantoul
Chanutefield
Jennie White
Jesse
East Radford
Boyd Wright
J. J. Wright
J. T. Burke
Roanoke
Lucille
Hollins College
Leonard
National Hardware Dealers Convention
Dlantic City
Ford parts stock at Bluefield Motor Co right price
A Bluefield Motor Co advertises a complete stock of genuine Ford parts offered at the right price. The listing emphasizes availability and value. The brief note targets local customers seeking authentic Ford components.
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Ford
Bluefield Motor Co
American government backs Armenian cause in sympathy not recognition
Washington reports the U S government fully sympathizes with Armenians under Turkish rule but says it is not yet prepared to recognize the Armenian republic of Ararat or other Armenian co-belligerents. Secretary Polk writes to Dr G Pasdermadjian stating hopes for full recognition of legitimate Armenian rights.
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Washington
Ararat
Pols
G. Pasdermadjian
United States
Polk
Republic of
Railroad Legislation Discussed by Commerce
Washington December 7 Representatives from financial industrial commercial agricultural and other interests nationwide were invited by the United States Chamber of Commerce to a December 12 13 meeting to draft a statement of principles on railroad legislation. The aim is to harmonize opinions or craft a composite plan reflecting broad transportation interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Fruit Hearts for Kiddies and Truck Makers Highlighted
A fragment mentions Fruit-Hearts Chewing Gum marketed for children and praises Millefold Motor Company as a major truck producer. The text is garbled but suggests product promotion and industry reference without a clear event or date.
Drafted Men Back to Local Boards Urged by Reemployment Council
New York December 7 The United Council of Reemployment adopted a resolution urging the government to send drafted men back to their local boards to aid the country’s re employment effort. Henry Ruere was elected chairman of the council which includes representatives from war time welfare groups. The measure asks draft boards to retain influence and help place returning soldiers in suitable jobs.
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New York
United Council of
Henry Ruere
Mooney Strike Plans in San Francisco Cancelled
San Francisco cancels planned Mooney strike demonstrations after the July 22 1916 bombing tragedy. The city council tabled a resolution urging unions to decide on strike action. Pacific coast unions also shelved Mooney strike plans while the International Workers Defense League organizes a January 14 Chicago meeting to pursue a new trial.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Pacific Coast
Mooney
International Workers’ Defense League
Chicago
Confidence steady as readjustment proceeds after war
The Federal Reserve Board's monthly review expresses confidence the nation will pass the readjustment period without serious difficulty. It notes labor scarcity eased by demobilization and reduced wartime activity, with prices slipping slightly before the armistice. Materials will flow to peace time industries and credit will loosen gradually for limited development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Argentina Joins With United States Mediation Offer
Santiago Chile December 7 President Sanfuentes received a message from President Wilson via Ambassador Shea offering mediation in the Tacna and Arica dispute and urging a just friendly settlement. Sanfuentes said the matter should follow the Treaty of Ancon and that war is not desired by Chile.
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Santiago
Chile
Joseph H. Shea
Sanfuentes
Wilson
Tacna
Avicea
Shea
Ancon
No Secret Kaiser and Son Did Not Agree
Copenhagen reports quote Frederick William saying he witnessed Ludendorff undervaluing the United States. The crown prince sought a conference on key matters but was blocked. Berlin circles noted a conflict between the emperor and the crown prince.
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Kaiser and Son
Copenhagen
Frederick William
Associated Press
Berlin
Ludendorff
United States
Palmer Charged With Exceeding Authority
New York December 7. A. Mitchell Palmer is accused of exceeding his authority as alien property custodian for seizing Botany Worsted Mills Passaic New Jersey and Steer Sons Inc New York. Louis Marshall representing stockholders argues a writ of prohibition to stop Palmer from selling 24900 of 36000 Botany Company shares. Judge Knox reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. Mitchell Palmer
Botany Worsted Mills
Passaic
N. J
Steer & Sons, Inc
Louis Marshall
Palmer
Botany Company
Maxe W. Stoehr
John C. Knox
Mr. Marshall
Wilson Sleeps Late on Board the George Washington
President Wilson’s liner braves a severe wind and rain while keeping speed en route around the Azores. no adviser conferences today as the ship proceeds with its escort. Also reports the death of Robert Ray “Fox of the Potomac” at 87, a veteran Grant scout linked to Belle Boyd.
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George Washington
Associated ‘'Press
Wilson
Azores
Oxford
N. Y
Robert Ray
the Fox of the Potomac
Grant
Belle Boyd
Richmond
Woman’s Relief Corps
Custodian Abridged to Hold Perishable Property
The custodian was limited to felling only perishable property to prevent waste. Under the amendment, the custodian must hold any other property until Congress directs its disposition by act.
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Congress
Exclude Enemy Aliens From Exchange and Purchases
At a Witwatersrand Commercial Exchange meeting in Johannesburg the decision was made to exclude from exchange membership any person or firm of enemy nationality. It also urged government and local bodies not to buy goods of enemy origin for at least two years after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Montreal
Witwatersrand Commerceienxchange
Chamber of Mines
Witwatersrand
Newspaper Plant Burned in Spartanburg Fire
The Spartanburg Herald and Journal building burned tonight causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The blaze damaged the Mont plant and disrupted publication plans for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg, S. C
Spartanburg Herald and Journal
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Jackman’s
Silk
Bluefield
Manhattan
Earl & Wilson
O. VK
Ieihe
Ahi
Chamber of Commerce
Republic
Millefold Moter Company
The
United
Council of Re-comployment
Ohalf
Argentina
Peru
Ludendorf
Brunswick
Bluefield Furniture
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