Local Coal and Merchandise Ads From Pocahontas and Bluefield
Local coal firms list phone contacts and coal types including Raven hed Ash Mohawk and Pocahontas with prompt service and weighed loads. Stores advertise sales on clothing and dry goods with sample rooms, dates, and discounts plus a store for sale in Glenwood Park and a mining display at Hotel West Virginian.
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City Coal Co
Pocahontas
Bowers Coal Co
Cali Coal Company
Kaneda
Govads
Glenwood Park
J. F. Shrewsbury
Bluefield
W. Va
R. FD. No. 1
Bluefield Kiwanis Banquet Showcases Festive Scene
The Bluefield Kiwanis Club held a lively banquet with President Kendrick urging cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and celebrating Kiwanis spirit. D. M. Crotty dies at 56. George Williams of Stuart, Va arrested for whiskey.
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Kiwanis Banquet Hall
George Williams
Stuart
Williams man held on liquor charge in county court
Mbition Officer Watkins reports two gallons of torn whiskey and one gallon of peach brandy found in Williams possession. He faces trial before Squire H B Kitts today. Miner Ter Troken Mike McMound of Gary hospitalized with a broken leg after a mine accident at United States Coal and Coke Company. A Ford automobile was destroyed by fire on the McDowell Road near Kimball. owner not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mbition
Watkins
Williams
H. B. Kitts
Has Ter Troken
Mike McMound
Gary
Miners Hospital
Welch
United States Coal & Coke Company
Ford Auto
McDowell Toad
Kimball
Abo
Beware the Cough Or Cold That Hangs On
Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to lung trouble. Creomulsion claims to soothe inflamed membranes, kill germs, and build up the system. It promises relief with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after following directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crea Agulslug Co
Atlanta
Los Angeles to Bermuda Flights Highlight Naval Schedule
Washington reports the air liner Los Angeles will fly to Bermuda San Juan Porto Rico Canal Zone and either Honolulu or Europe in the spring with a Bermuda flight aimed between February 16 and 26 and other legs set through June 20. The Shenandoah shifts to southern waters by March 22 and mooring trials with Patoka occur near Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay as helium limits joint operations until March 22.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Bermuda
San Juan
Porto Hico
Canal Zone
Honolulu
Europe
Department
Maal
Patoka
Lakehurst
Chesapeake Hay
Baltimore
Guacanayabo Bay
Cuba
Shenandoah
Chesnpeake Bay
New England States
Allies Refuse Cologne Bridgehead Evacuation
Nerlin January 6 Allied note confirms troops will not evacuate the Cologne bridgehead following the ambassadorial council’s decision. Germany disputes the cited defaults as basis for keeping forces in occupation while awaiting an allied amplifying reply.
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Nerlin
Germany
Cologne
Alled Council of Ambassadors
Immediate Relief for Livestock Industry Proposed by Commission
Washington January 5 The president's agricultural commission opened its program for immediate relief of the cattle industry Seeking advice from the presidents of 12 federal farm loan banks in Reasion to finance cattle operations The panel spent its recess studying government data and is considering four relief channels finance tariff transportation and marketing A two week window is planned to recommend a relief program.
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Washington
President
Agricultural Commission
Myestock
Federal Farm Loan Banks
Ministers back Pullen in West Virginia antisaloon league
Huntington January 5 A Huntington Ministerial Association adopted a resolution of confidence in Rev O M Pullen state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of West Virginia and prohibition enforcement officer. The group urged his continuation in office as superintendent and enforcement official for the Senate.
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Huntington
M. Pailen
Ant Saloon League of
West Virginian
Huntington Ministerial Association
Pullen
Prohibition Commission
Brown
State Board of Public Works
Hey
O. M. Pullen
Anti-Saloon League
Senate of
West Virginia
Seven Knife Wounds Found on Pittsburgh Man
A man believed to be Matteo Cortez, 33, was found stabbed to death near a refuse dump in Carrick Pittsburgh. An empty pistol holster was found on his belt and detectives think he was disarmed in a fight, killed, and moved to the dump. Seven knife wounds were recorded and papers on the body bore the name Matteo Cortes and a Pittsburgh address.
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Pittsburgh
Jan
Matteo Cortez
Carrick
Matteo Cortes
Brakeman Loses Both Legs in Narrow Escape
Hugh Sizemore a 22 year old brakeman from Matewan on the Norfolk and Western Pocahontas division was badly injured when he fell under a draft of cars at Auville Yards west of Laeger. Both legs were severed and his left hand was cut off above the wrist. He was taken to Miners Hospital Welch with little hope for recovery. Sizemore had only recently joined the railroad and lived in Eckman while working. His mother sister and brother reside in Matewan and another sister teaches in Prowler schools.
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Hugh Sizemore
Matewan
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Auville Yards
Laeger
Sigemore
Welch
Lttle Hope
Sizemore
Eckman
Billie Ganano
Prowler
McDowell County
Air Force Inadequate In Major War, General Patrick Says
General Patrick told the House Aircraft Investigating Committee that the United States Air Force is inadequate for a major war emergency. He cited only twenty five first class pursuit planes and ninety one bombers, with critical shortages in observation, ground attack, training, and transport aircraft. He warned reliance must shift to outdated types but deemed them potentially superior to rivals' offerings.
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Washington
United States Air Force
Patrick
Army Air Service
Special House
United States
Patriel
Lake Michigan Water Intake Ruling Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court affirmed a federal ruling restraining the Sanitary District from withdrawing more than 250000 cubic feet per minute from Lake Michigan. It held the federal government has full authority over water intake levels and those seeking higher volumes must obtain authorization from Congress or the secretary of war. The decision sets clear limits and directs affected parties to seek appropriate permission.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Chicago
Sanitary Division
Lake Michigan
Secretary of War
Congress
Chicago Area Urged to Protect Against Possible Disease Rise
The Chicago area faced a potential disease increase tied to reduced Lake Michigan water flow via the Chicago sewage system per a U S Supreme Court order issued today. An emergency meeting to outline steps is set for next Saturday, after a late decision by the sanitary district trustees.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Supreme Court of the United States
Sanitary District Trustees
Means Fails to Appear in Court in Bribery Case
New York January 6 Gaston T Means former justice agent failed to appear to stand trial on charges of obstructing justice. Judge Lindley ordered a bench warrant for his arrest and held the $10 000 hail bond in abeyance pending investigation of a claim Means was compelled byficences to stay at Concord. Co defendants Felder and Jarnecke were present Jarnecke pleaded guilty and may testify for the government. the trio are accused of taking 66000 to bribe officials over the Altoona Glass Casket Company stock sale.
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New York
Gaston T. Means
Department of Justice
Lindley
Means
Concord
Thomas B. Felder
Wilmer W. Jarnecke
Jarnecke
REL Telary
Bleans
Felder
United States
Grand Jury
Altoona Glass Casket Company
Daugherty
Slate Fall Kills Two at Big Vein Mines
Two miners were killed and several others injured when slate fell in the Big Vein mines Sunday night. One unnamed victim died after reaching St Luke's hospital in the city. Names of the deceased and injured were not released.
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Big Vein
St. Luke's Hospital
West Virginia Defeats Salem College In Opener
Morcantown West Virginia University opened its basketball season by defeating Salem College 38 to 32. Captain Hawley Funk and Rohrhaugh star as the Mountaineers attack carries the load. The team faces Waynesburg College and Allegheny College in upcoming games.
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Morcantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Salem College
Hawley Funk
Rohrhaugh
Mountaineers
University
Waynesburg College
Allegheny College
Wage Cut Announced by American Thread Company
Willimantic Connecticut January 5 The American Thread Company announced a ten percent wage reduction for all operatives to take effect January 12. The cut will be general across all company plants and brings the scale back to the 1921 schedule.
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Willimantic
Conn
American Thread Company
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Pedigo Co
Commercial Bank
Binefield
J. W. Perkins
McClintock Field Co
Mercer Coal Company
Smith
Goa
Pedigo’s
Pedo's
Winefield
A. M. Kerr
Carson Pirlo Scott & Company
Virginia
Watts
Dred Co
Nf. Cheatham
Kendrick
Kiwanis
Anidt
Chamber of Commerce
Kendrik
Zion
Prescient Kendrick
Bluefield Club
America
James Mer Brown
Elizabeth Shelton Si
Stev. W. KM. Abram
College Avenue Baptist Church
Lien
DuBose
James K. Nelson
Nelson
Gila
Elu
Henry Radgin
Blucfeld
Stuth Hodell
John Mastin
Treat
Blind Street Methodist
Mish Bodell
Conrad Brevik
Mr Brevick
Becuse
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Atkins
Princeton Ave
Harry F. Jones
Tax Service
Bradmann
DR. N. M
Honaker
Federal Street
Law and Commerce
WM. H. Carr
Southern
Bland St
N. E. Rierson
Dinefield
Fay Guan
Princeton Avenue
J. B. Eades
Obteopathic
Bayer
W. Vi
James Stott
National Association
Grand Piano Co
New Bradman
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
Altamont
Bluefield Audit Co., Consulting Accountants and Auditors
Henry ReDeTe
Compan Jewelers
Bince Sas
Mercer Funeral Home
Bland Street
Modern Funeral Establishment
Harry L. Greenspon
Bradmanon Bldg
Hall Radio Supply Co
Bradmann Building
Kent & Kent
Cor
Coolidge
Henry Ford
R. W. Hingham
Louisville
National Council of Farmers’ Cooperative Marketing Association
Frank ©. Lowden
Ofllinois
Carl’ Williams
Oklahoma City
Okla
A. J. McPhai
Canadian Wheat Producers, Ltd
White House
Bingham
Ford
Dearlborn Independent
Jon
Greenwood
Miss
Tingham
AIR Force
Sciatica
Sloan
J. W. Wade
Princeton
L. A. Pine
L. Bluefield
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Gaston B. Means
Dr. James
G. E. Buchanan
Isadore Cohen Company Jewelers
Federal St. Ritz Bldg
The
West Virginian Hotel
Miss Sue
Isadore Cohen
Jewelers
Goodykoontz Drug Company
Three Good Drug Stores
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Bluefeld Ave
Fairview Pharmacy
Bland and
South Streets
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