Coal and Christmas Goods Flood Bluefield Ads
Local merchants advertise coal prices and special holiday deals across Bluefield and surrounding coalfields. Providers like Raven Red coal, Pocahontas coal, ice, wood, and furnace lump coal promote weighed tons and cash prices. Shops offer Christmas trees, gifts, shoes, cameras, and barbecued meats from Stewart Street and nearby streets. Public notices include dances, bazaars, church events, and a Knights of Columbus Christmas tree for Sacred Heart parish.
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Knights of Columbus
Children of Sacred Heart
Children of All Knights
Sacred Heart
Father Olivier
Mrs. C. W. Spangler Dies in Pearisburg
News of the death comes from Pearisburg where Mrs. C. W. Spangler wife of Dr. W. Spangler died after a paralytic stroke. She was formerly Jennie McNeer of Salt Lake Springs and had relatives in Bluefield. Funeral services are planned for Peterstown Saturday with family and friends traveling from Williamson and Sprigg.
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C. W. Spangler
W. Spangler
Pearisburg
Spangler
Bluefiel
Jennie McNeer
Salt Lake Springs
J. HcNeer
Summers Street
R. B. Parrish
Earl Street
Bertha Spangler
Williamson
Tulley
Sprigg
Peterstown
Resin permitted on new balls by National League
Cincinnati reports President August Herrmann says NL club owners ordered President John Heydler to inform umpires that pitchers may use resin on new balls next season. Herrmann notes resin helps conserve balls and says the action clarifies the New York meeting decision.
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Cincinnati
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Reds
National League
John Heydler
New York
Herrmann
Heydler
Retrial Kirby Case Set for January 11
Cleveland December 17. The jury in the Josiah Kirby fraud case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. U S attorney A E Bernsteen moved for a retrial and Federal Judge Killets set January 11 as the new trial date.
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Cleveland
Josiah Kirby
Cleveland Discount Company
John M. Killets
United States
A. E. Bernsteen
Killets
Santa Receives 425 Requests For Community Christmas Tree
Thursday night Santa Claus heard over 425 requests from children for the Community Christmas tree. Many asked for dolls, doll carriages, toy furniture, and clothing while boys requested fire trucks trains wagons and bikes. A meeting at the West Virginian Hotel will finalize plans for the tree and donations to Ben H. Williams, treasurer, are welcome.
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Santa Claus
Santa
West Virginian
Ben H. Williame
New Complication in Texas Special Session Emerges
Austin reports a new complication delaying a Texas House special session due to lack of funds to pay witness expenses. Speaker Lee Satterwhite says he cannot decide before Saturday whether to issue a call. Governor Ferguson has refused to convene, and law could bar any session without appropriations.
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Austin
Texas
Austin American
Lee Satterwhite
Texas House of Representatives
House
Satterwhite
Cobb called greatest by Eddie Collins in Philly talk
Eddie Collins, manager of the Chicago White Sox, named Ty Cobb the greatest of all in a Poor Richard Club talk. He recalled hostile receptions Cobb faced at Shibe Park and in Detroit, noting the mix of hate and admiration and police escorts for the team.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Eddie Collins
Chicago White Sox
Collins
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Shibe Park
Detroit
Ball Park
Ministers Seek Revision of Westminster Confession
About 100 young Presbyterian ministers joined in a petition to revise the Westminster Confession of Faith. They sent a joint letter to the commission appointed by Dr. Charles R. Erdman, moderator of the general assembly, in New York on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Presbyterian Church
Charles R. Erdman
General Assembly
Church splits over confession of faith threaten peace
An unidentified report cites the Presbyterian Church facing unrest from divergent views on the interpretation of the confession of faith. It notes little hope for harmony while minds remain confused about subscription terms.
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Presbyterian Church
Ely Aioe Oo
Mitchell summoned by Shenandoah board in disaster probe
Washington reports Col William Mitchell, awaiting a court martial verdict, has been summoned to testify next Monday before the naval board probing the Shenandoah disaster. He had previously refused to testify while charges were pending and is expected to be the last witness before the board files its findings.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Naval Board
Shenandoah
Mitchell
Nen G
Theeee
Zachary Lansdowne
Remus Attacked as Consumate Felon in Whiskey Conspiracy Case
In Indianapolis on December 17 the Jack Daniel conspiracy trial nears jurors as Wayne Ely attacks George Remus, the infamous tequila bootlegger described as a dias barred lawyer, ignominious bootlegger, consumate felon and convict.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jack Daniel
Make Fund Available For Flood Control On Mississippi Tributaries
Washington bill introduced by Senator Robinson would make available annual funds from Mississippi River work appropriations to improve flood control on tributaries between the head of the river and the mouth of the Ohio. The measure targets a multi year program per Mississippi River commission recommendations.
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Washington
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Mississippi ‘River Commission
Ohio River
Accused Faints in Police Court During Whiskey Case
Henry Hayes and W L Shaw, both colored, faced a whiskey possession warrant in city police court. Hayes fainted during grilling, aided by a bucket brigade, then Judge Donohue imposed 150 dollars and 30 days. Shaw fined the same. A third arrestee, Bil Moas, sought a continuance. Wade Crockett and Mrs C B Carter forfeited bonds for disorderly conduct after missing trial.
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Henry Hayes
W. L. Shaw
J. A. Donohue
Hayes
Donohue
Shaw
Bil Moas
Moss
Wade Crockett
C. B. Carter
Organization Symphony Orchestra Under Way in Bluefield
The Bluefield area forms a plan to create a major seven piece symphony orchestra led by James Elmer Brown and Vincent Paoliello. Local talent has grown rapidly in instrumental music with many capable players joining the effort to establish a prominent regional ensemble. The project aims to showcase masters of various instruments and strengthen local bands through formal orchestral activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efield
James Elmer Brown
Vincent Paoliello
Bluefield
Local music scene aims to form a city symphony
The article notes 80 skilled musicians in Bi and reports Messrs Brown and Paollello plan to organize a symphony orchestra. They are master musicians with broad cooperation, promising a highly capable ensemble that could rival leading groups. Music lovers in the region welcome the plan.
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Messrs
Brown
Paollello
Beine
Four experts named to League of Nations child welfare panel
Geneva December 17 Four international experts in social service work were named to the League of Nations child welfare committee to advance the interests of children worldwide. Members include Julia Lathorp of the National Conference of Official Work United States Don Ismael Valdez of Chile president of the Pan American child welfare congress Charlotte Whitton of the Canadian social service council and Helene Burniaux head of child welfare organizations set up by the Belgian labor party.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Julia Lathorp
United States
Don Ismael Valdez
Chile
Pan American Child Welfare Congress
Charlotte Whitton
Canadian Social Service Council
Helene Burniaux
Nature Struts Its Stuff Around East River Mountain
Yesterday morning East River Mountain showed a dramatic display as mist gave way to sleet, icing trees. Afternoon sun revealed a sparkling, eye catching landscape that looked as if hanging from the heavens.
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Old East River Mountain
Valentino files divorce suit in Paris
Rudolph Valentino, who filed for divorce in Paris today, married Winifred DeWolff at Crown Point Indiana on March 15 1923. Their first marriage in Mexicali Mexico occurred before the interlocutory decree divorcing Valentino from his first wife Jean Acker. A second ceremony was needed to make the marriage legal and they had lived apart prior to the Indiana marriage.
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Chicago
Rudolph Valentino
Paris
Winifred DeWolff
Crown Point
Ind
Mexicalo
Mexico
Valentino
Jean Acker
Indiana
Simms Knocks Out Harris in Ohio Boxing Bout
Tellaire Ohio December 17 Alex Simms of Canton knocks out Harry Harris of Bel in a boxing match. Simms delivers a decisive win by knockout sealing the count in the featured bout.
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Tellaire
Ohio
Alex Simms
Canton
Harry Harris
Bel
O'Malley Wins Tight Semi Final Bout in Eight Rounds
Steve O'Malley of Bellaire narrowly defeats Billy Stewart of Homestead Pa in an eight round semifinal, delivering a decisive blow to the heart and earning the victory.
New York to Hear 1000 Mexican Revolution Claims
Rodrigo Octavio, head of the claims commission, said 1000 personal and property damage claims from 1910 to 1922 revolutions in Mexico will be filed by American individuals and corporations against the Mexican government. The commission meets in Mexico City January 5 to accept all claims, with at least 600 French and German claims also to be filed.
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New York
Mexico
Rodrigo Octavio
Claims Commission
Rio de Janeiro
Mexico City
Debs to Edit the American Appeal in Chicago
Eugene Debs will edit the new weekly socialistic paper the American Appeal with the first issue set for January 1. He will move from Terre Haute Indiana to Chicago to assume his duties as editor.
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Chicago
Eugene Debs
American Appeal
Debs
Terre Haute
Ind
Coulby Named President of Interlake Steamship Co
Harry Coulby formerly president and later chairman of Pittsburgh Steamship Company United States Steel Car subsidiary was elected president of Interlake Steamship Company in Cleveland to take office January 1 He succeeds H G Dalton who remains a director of the Interlake.
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Cleveland
Harry Coulby
Pittsburg Steamship Company
United States Steel Car
Interlake Steamship Company
H- G. Dalton
Interlake
Rubber Speculators Fast Gaining Wealth
Paris December 17 deputy Guerrin warned the chamber of deputies that rubber land in Indo China is rapidly concentrating wealth for speculators. He noted land values rose from forty cents an acre to two dollars and fifty cents in a short period.
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Paris
Guerrin
Chamber of Deputies
William Miller Dies From Bullet Wound in Allentown
Allentown Pa December 17 Ham Miller thirty six died tonight in a hospital from a bullet wound in the right side received early Wednesday in a house shared with two brothers about a mile south of the city Joseph Memet twenty six stepfather had been detained after Clarence Miller twenty four brother of William was believed to be involved Memet may know something about the case as investigators seek alibi details
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Allentown
Ham Miller
Joseph Memet
Clarence Miller
William
Memet
Talbert Held for Embezzlement Charge at Laundry
Latmie Talbert a former Royal Steam Laundry driver faced a preliminary hearing before Squire H B Kitts on embezzlement charges. Detained in Mercer county jail after failing to post 500 dollars bond awaiting grand jury action.
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Daley Smith Witten
Mercer County
Squire H. B. Kitts
Princeton
Latmie Talbert
Royal Steam Laundry
H. B. Kitts
Talbert
Corn Market Problem To Be Discussed By Regional Leaders
Des Moines Iowa December 17 governors congressmen senators barkers and business men from the corn belt will meet to address the corn market and other regional issues under a resolution adopted by the Iowa Bankers Association agricultural committee and council of administration. Frank A Warner secretary announced tonight.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Frank A. Whrner
Association
Queen of Dope Ring Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison
Chicago December 17. Cy Gu hooley, known as Queen of the Dope Ring, was sent to the Newa state reformatory for women to serve a five year federal sentence for narcotics law violations. Her daughter, unaware of her fate, prepared to marry somewhere in the East.
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Chicago
Cy Guhooley
Newa State Reformatory For
Marrie
Rail Consolidation Plans Mapped in Senate Bill
Washington December 17 Senate Republican senator Cummins of Iowa outlines a bill to facilitate railroad consolidations aimed at streamlining the industry and advancing consolidation efforts in the upper chamber.
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Washington
Cumimna
Iowa
Senate
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Cost Co Co
Bee En
Ser Coal Company
Bluefeld Ice & Storage Co
Mercer Coal & Supply Company, Inc
Breehie Coal Co
Glen Alum
Kenedy
J. P Bowers
Man
Es Meals
New Service
Stewart Street
Minefield
W. V
Basverues
Raleigh Street
Toy Shoe Shine Parlor
Shrine Club
Tooms
H. G. Mays
Secre
Cumberland
Washington Street
W. C
Moose
W. G. Peck
Marcus Ng Co
Princeton Ave
W. C. Easley
Sec-Treas
Hankln's
Crawford’s. West
K Street
the Coal Company
Ofleigh
Stewart Streets
Mangus-Phillips Shoe Co
Citizens’ Coal and Supply Co
Marianum
New Catholic Church
Marianum Society
Harmon
Bland
Wil- Hama
Exchange
Ppworth League Union
Bramwell Methodist Church
W. G. Richardson
Norfolk and Western
Williamson Hoscoe
Richardson
Tunis
United Market
Federal Street
Flat Top National Bank
WM. H. Carr
Osteopath 405 Coal & Coke Building
W. VA
Res
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
G and
Aliff Transfer CO
Gillefield Ave
Thomas St
Pees
J. B. Eades
Osteopathic
Mluefield
Harry L. Greenspot
N. Y
Jas. G. Litz, Agt
Commercial Bank
P. D. Drawer
Altamont
Kirby
Revision Westminster Confession
Martha
Ann
Fox Pharmacy Hotel
Shenandoah Board
George Remus
Union
Symphony Orchestra
Simms
Harris
Bluefield National Bank
Christmas Club
Buverreto,w.vaa
The
Williamson Daily News
Wolverine
M. G. Whitlow Hardware Co
Princeton Avenue
Coulby New President
Interlake Steamship CO
DR. J. S
Over & and
10 Cent
Ompton
William Miller
Lammie Talbert
First National Bank
Waterman
Goodykoontz Drug Co
East End
Fairview
South Streets
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