Markets Mixed With Rails Rebounding In Muted Trading
New York trading was superficial with light color while rails recovered some from prior lows. Speculative issues like motors oils and mine equipment led gains, United States Steel moved in a recent circumscribed range, and bonds dipped with Liberty bonds hitting a new low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Financial
New York
United States Steel
Baldwin
Marine Preferred
Poly
Castron
Tobacco
People’s Gas
General Electric
Continental Can
Texas Company
Liberty Fourth
United States
NEW York Provisions
Mississippi Lynching Question Spurs NAACP Telegram
A National Association for the Advancement of Colored People telegram to Governor Jilbo asks what steps Mississippi will take after four Black men were reported lynched at Shubuta. The note cites 103 lynchings since U.S. entry into the war, including 26 since President Wilson's July appeal. It compares with Alabama actions in Sheffield where indictments were brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mississippi
Shubuta
Jilbo
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
United States
Wilson
Henderson
Alabama
Sheffield
Ala
Condemned Men Forced to Dig Their Graves
Bolshevik authorities execute 160 prisoners in Dostov for counter revolution. Condemned men were made to dig their graves and were buried by fellow inmates under long sentences. Bandits rob a Cleveland saloon, shoot two men, flee after stealing $50 while police chase wave of robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Russia
Trotzky
Nishti Dien
Riza
Dostov
Parogarkid
Cleveland
Ohio
American Protective League
United States Distributing Company
New York Reach Sums for Jewish War Relief Campaign
A two week drive in New York raised 5 039 101 dollars for Jewish war sufferers surpassing the 5 019 900 dollar quota. The campaign closed tonight with the city meeting its goal and contributing a substantial surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Death of Ward Logan in Welch after meningitis
Ward Logan, fifteen, son of Mr and Mrs W W Logan, died in Welch at an early hour Saturday from tubercular meningitis after a two week illness. He was a Welch native and a student at the city high school, survived by his parents and one sister Miss Frances. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm at the residence, Rev L W Pierce to officiate, interment in Cartwright cemetery. Churches in town reopen as influenza subsides and schools plan January reopening. Personal notes mention Prof G Williamson visiting Philippi and George A Swope visiting Ash Me NC. George W Wilmore injured in an accident. birth to Mr and Mrs Julius Cartwright remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Logan
W. W. Logan
Welch
jJuet
Ward
City High School
Frances
L. W. Pierce
Methodist Church
Cartwright
G. Williamson
Philippi
Cieorge A. Swope
Ash Me
Irs
Swope
Childen
Advilce
George W. Wilmore
Private Jack A White Writes Home From Front Line
Mrs Jennie White receives a wartime letter dated November 22 1918 from Private Jack A White on active service with the American Expeditionary Forces describing near continuous combat over the Meuse river front Verdun and Dead Man's Hill. He recalls close calls with gas masks and helmets saved by luck, notes ceasefire at 10 55 a m November 11 and reports sleeping on a German bunk in Muzay cad while promising a sooner homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie White
Bluefield Avenue
Jack A White
Dead Man's Hill
Meuse
Verdun
Ranthville
Cuzay
Sespouvfirs
Ramange
Batheville
Sassy-sur
France
Sherman
Jack
Christmas Cher for Poor at Scott Street Church Appeal
The Scott Street Baptist Church appeals for Christmas fund subscriptions to aid needy families with toys and cheer. Captain and Mrs. Frazee coordinate the effort. Rev. W. H. Mitchell and wartime and deserving names are listed among donors, with a Monday deadline for all gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Street Baptist Church
W. H. Mitchell
Capt. Pragee
Lucile Holt
Lucy Drewry
Lie
Co. A. Rogers
G. A. Cavey
M. L. Marshall
Lee
M. W. Finney
Rev
James Wood
Robert Walden
Dorothy Wright
Les A. A. Hayes
W. H. Alien
Naoma Newin
J. P
Unclear Historical Names and Financial Figures Noted
Fragmentary OCR lists names Wright H A Lee Samuel Allen Robert Steel W H Percell Harry Jones and W M Gieorge with assorted monetary values and a percentage, lacking context or full sentences.
Demobilization to Tax Railroads with 7 Million Troops
Washington reports that demobilization will require U S railroads to move about 7.25 million soldiers to camps and home. Director General McAdoo notes past movements showed 8.7 million handled in creation and deployment phases. He estimates December movements totaled around 10 000 men per day due to double transportation. Nebraska leads states in autos per population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Seaboard
Mr. McAcoo
Decemer
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Welch Hospital
W. Va
Foland Printing Co
van Fort Wayne
Davy
Marine Smokeless Coal Co
Juverna
Lynchburg
Care Daily Telegraph
SLI
J. C. Burton
Matoaka
Apply Union News Co
Princeton Avenue
U. S. Employm Rvic
Department of Labor
Union Bank & Trust
Tazewe
Princeton Ave
Itk Nogra Periga
Stono-Book
Ian
Pook Kipeiper
Teleoo
Whem
Con! Company
Lynchbore
L. D
Herndon
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Caughtsman
Care Telegraph
West Va
West Virginia
Reliable Coal Company
Pox &, Care
Telegraph
Furnigheid Roc
Princet
Gavenue
Martin Block
Angrist
J.oe Marmetin
Bland Street
A. J. Hearn
McKinney
Virginia Farws and Homes
O. Chaffin & Co., Inc
Richmond
Herbert Marble
Jefferson Street
Apty
Carolina Avenue
KE. L. Smith
Princeton
T. E. Henderson
GALE
Franklin Street
T. Dr. . Holland
M. KE. Padgett
Bedford Va
RP. Johnson
Wytheville
Jersey
J. G.boston
Tazewell
Virginia
Warlick's Furniture
Warlick’s Furniture
Mercer Street
North Mercer St
Navy
Care
Rice Company
Williams Bldg
Detroit
R. J. Phillips Publishing Co
Atlanta
Waco
Texas
Nerest
Authenty
Beanick
Mullikin Company
Marietta
Baldwin Co
Toledo
Timothy
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Shep
Lewis Street
Adams Street
Ramsey Street
Easley-Wilson Company
Federal Street
National Asse@ation for Advancement of Colored People
Waldemar Chain
Waldemar
New Reads
Farring
the Henry Rodgin
Onticians
Presbyterian Church
L. W. Meee
Baptist Church
the Commercial Bank
Gas Wash
Helmet
Private White
Husbands Pure Milk Company
Columbia Graphonolas
Columbia Records
Eastman Kodaks
Ivory Goods
Norris Candies
Huyler’s
Kelly & Moyer Building
A. C. Tedford
Nebraska
Union
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