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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1922

Page

8

Post Office Cuts Hit Local Service Amid Staffing Shortage

Postmaster B Hampton Gray reduced staff by sixty percent after Washington ordered cuts. Three civil service clerks and three auxiliaries were eliminated, halting the general delivery window during mail processing. Local chamber urges senator to reverse the action and restore full staffing.

Ter B. Hampton Gray Chamber of Commerce Sutherland Washington Welch Parel Post

Welch Briefs On Local Post Election Plans

After Tuesday’s election and celebration the city returns to normal. The new council will sit July 1. Work on the Kikhorn river bridge is advancing and the old crossing will close within days for the new span. Green and Stowe near completion of the Daniels Hall foundation. Boy Scouts Troop No. 2 meets Friday at 7 pm at the Methodist parsonage. all members urged to attend.

Kikhorn Boy Scouts Methodist Parsonage

Broadcast Highlights Canada as Land of Opportunity

J Bruce Walker of the Canadian Department of Immigration and Colonization spoke to the Kiwanis in Omaha and broadcast to Nebraska Iowa and Missouri. He lauded 100 years of US-Canada peace, urged Western Canada as vast for settlers, noting farm land prices from 15 to 35 dollars an acre versus higher US prices and stressing land as Canada’s key asset and need for people.

Omaha Neb Kiwanis Club J. Bruce Walker Winniew Nebraska Owa Missouri Walker Department of Immigration and Colonization United States Canada Illlinois Iowa West

Welch Personal Notes Highlight Local Guests And Moves

Miss Alice Mann of Bramwell visits Misses Elizabeth and Katherine Rhodes. Miss Ella Mae Smith of Hemphill goes to Athens for summer school. Miss Bertha Ballard of Peterstown now in Charleston working on teachers exam grading board. Mrs. Wineberger and daughter Cecelia depart for Cincinnati. Mrs. Nell M. Gay travels to Williamston after telegram about sister-in-law’s death. Mr. and Mrs. J W Bingham move into Geo A Swope’s Maple avenue home.

Alice Mann Bramwell Elizabeth Katherine Rhodes Ella Mae Smith Hemphill Athens Bertha Ballard Peterstown Caples Charleston Wineberger Cecelia Cincinnati Nell M. Gay Williamston N. C J. A. White

Coalwood Notes on Local Visits and Travel

Mrs. A. L. Peck traveled to Athens West Virginia to attend the Concord Normal finals. Chas. Zine, after the post term, returned to Coalwood for vacation. Mrs. Wade C. Michael came back from a business trip to Van Lear Kentucky.

A. L. Peck Athens W. Va Concord Normal Chas. Zine Coalwood Wade C. Michael van Lear

Lillian Russell Laid To Rest In Simple Service

Lillian Russell was buried after a simple service during the war era. The firing squad and taps marked the ceremony with an army crowd including notable pallbearers and officials from Pittsburg, New York, and national theaters offering floral tributes and messages of condolence.

James J. Davis Labor Hiram Johnson California Stephen G. Porter Pittsburg W. A. Magee J. L. Livermore Ofew York Stoward Chandler Christy New York BE. F. Albee National Vaudeville Association R. H. Burnside National Producers’ Association Wm. Finn Clarence Burleigh Oliver S. Hershman Pitt

Soldiers Bonus Bill Formally Reported to Senate

The article notes the soldiers bonus bill being formally reported to the Senate with backers urging action. It states opposition blocks a motion from Senator McCumber and describes Democratic views and informal canvasses showing a substantial Senate majority for the measure. The finance committee estimates a forty three year cost of 3.8457 billion dollars, $250 million less than the House bill estimate.

Arizona Anid McCumber Senate McGumber Robinson Arkansas Williams Chamber Finance Committee

Deed Drawn For Capitol Site Transfer In Charleston

The deed to transfer the old capitol site from state ownership to private hands was drafted in Charleston on June 8. Isaac T. Mann of Bramwell, W. Va., will complete the purchase Friday with an initial payment of 224,000 dollars through his counsel, with the balance due in three equal installments.

Charleston W. Va Isaac T. Mann Bramwell

Fire destroys bridge that withstood Johnstown flood

Saltsburg, Pa June. The only bridge that withstood the Johnstown flood was destroyed by flames today. Erected in 1840, the Kiskiminetas River span near this town burned after starting about 2 o’clock this afternoon.

Saltsburg Johnstown Kiskeminetas

Adequate Milk Supply Assured for Welch and McDowell County

The Welch area will soon have reliable cow’s milk delivered to doors at dinner time. Local chambers of commerce coordinated with the University of West Virginia extension service to connect with Mercer county farmers. A new milk plant and upgraded equipment now guarantee a sanitary, healthier supply at lower prices.

Welch Chamber of Commerce McDowell County University of West Virginia Mercer County Southern Refrigeration Company

Sistersville poised to vote on 60000 bond for junior high

In Sistersville West Virginia the final pre election drive ends as voters prepare to decide tomorrow on a 60000 bond issue to fund a new junior high school building. Supporters predict success amid a strong campaign by opponents.

Sistersville W. Va

Miserable ruler Cairo king in Mesopotamian turmoil

Cairo King Feisal faces internal strife as Baghdad governance collapses amid reports of failed leadership and escalating warfare in Mesopotamia.

Mess Mesopotamia Cairo Feisal Bagdad

Runaway Market Halted Says Hoover Declares No Shortage

Hoover proclaims runaway market halted and notes no shortage of bituminous coal. Senator Sutherland of West Virginia calls the claim baseless while Senator Walsh cites statistics to counter. Sutherland also references other figures to dispute.

Sutherland West Virginia Walsh

Humbug Circus Planned by McDowell County Legion Post

McDowell County Post No. 8 American Legion held a regular meeting at the Memorial Building. The group plans a Humbug Circus for July 4 to 8 with local talent and acts by season performers. A Fourth of July parade from Gary to Welch and other stops is scheduled, followed by circus performances after the ball game.

McDowell County American Legion Regula Menosial Vep Post Gary Welch Shannon Branch Northfork

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Cal Postoffice Service Ellwood Hotel Edward W. Womack W, VA Welch Automobile Company Welch Briefs Green and Stowe Daniels Hall The Welch Lumber Co McDowell Welch, W. VA Saeger Moses Welch and Saeger Payne Building Sterling Hardware Company Wm. Ritter Lor. Co Harry Coal Co Bank of Davy Via Realty Co Keystone Bottling Welch Insurance Agency First Nat Bank of Welch McDowell County Nat. Bank First Nat. Bank of Kimball Eikhorn Valley Grocery Co Citizens’ Bank of War Bankers’ Poca Coal & Coke Co Vera Poca, Coal Co Nat Bank of Keystone Bank of Northfork Keystone Land Co Poca Fuel Co Bluefield Supply Company American Coal Company Hill Motor Company First National Bank of Welch Atlantic Smokeless Coal Co First National Bank of Jaeger Pocahontas Fuel Pret Flat Top National Bluefield First National Bank Little War Creek Coal Co Bluefield National Bank Turkey Gap Coal Co Flat Top Grocery Co Bowles Company, Inc Crystal Block Coal & Coke Co Graham Grocery Co Atlantic Smokeless Coal Co Welch Steam Laundry Wright Milling Company Bank of Wyoming Union Trust Company Regal Block Coal Co Tug River Auto Company Wood-Sullivan Coal Co Welch Armature Company Co Mesde Coal Co Bankers Pocahontas C. Co Safety Pocahontas Coal Co Bailey Lumber Co Winifrede Thecker Coal Co Sanitary Bottling Co Wilmore Pyta. Coal Co Home Construction Co Princeton Power Co Pref Pond Creek Realty Co Graham Coal Company Kroll-Litz Coal Co Hazard Coal Company Bright Motor Company Premier Coal Company Tommy Creek Coal Co First National Bank of Stone Earlston Coal Co Tug River Feed Co Ist National Bank of Stone Bruce Walker McDowell Bureau Bluffield Daily Telegraph Daily Telegraph Welch Drug Company Lillian Russell Capitol Telegraph Welch Theatre Marshall Neilan Wesley Barry Penrod Ron PDO McDowell County National Bank Welch, West VA Hoover Legion Post M. Human James Elwood Jones Thomas F. Farrell A. J. McBride H. R. Hawthorne C. L. Alexander Pocahontas Fuel Company Pocahontas Pocahon Coal Field Tidewater Great Lakes Pocahontas Fuel Company Incorporated Pocahontas Coalfield Pocahontas Fuel Company, Incorporated Virginia Broadway Norfolk Main St Boston Mass Board of Trade Ohio Portland Maine Pocahontas Wharf Moulton St Pocahontas Building New Bedford Hilhman Street Atlantic Coast Tidewater Pliers Lambert's Point Sewell’s Point Newport News Sandusky Toledo London Evans & Reid, Ltd Leadenhall St EB. C England Italy Henry Coe & Cleric Piazza Manteo 15 Genova Pocahontas Fuel Co., Inc N. Y Watkins Scott Western Union Lieber’s
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