Eight Lives Lost in Crane Creek Flood Disaster
Severe floods in Mercer and McDowell counties from heavy rains caused widespread damage. Bridges, tracks, and roads were washed away on the Norfolk and Western lines with extensive mining district destruction. A landslide at the Pinnacle tipple killed eight people, including Mrs. Shellman C West and her children, with many injured rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
McDowell
West Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Widemouth
Crane Creek
Northfork
Ennis
Clinch Valley
Sagamore
Northfolk
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Pocahontas
Radford
Northfork Powhatan and
Morgan
Tip Top
Davy
New
South Bluefield
Upper Oakhurst
Union Street
Gravely Ridge
College Avenue
Welch
Maitland
Landgraff
American Coal Company
Norfolk & Western
Shellman C. West
West
Fletcher Dewese
Toy Dewese
H. D. Smith
Amelio Premiveno
Vest
Eecena
Pinnacle
Dewese
Race for Vice Presidency Bubbles at Republican Convention
In Cleveland on June 9, the race for the Republican vice presidential nomination dominates pre convention chatter. Hoover, Lowden, and others vie for second place as delegates weigh drafts, with no clear favorite and whispers of support from Coolidge aides. The field includes Borah, Curtis, Beveridge, Dawes, Burton, Kenyon, Dickenson, Good, March, Chapman, Hyde, Warren, Jones, Dixon, Harbord, and Hines amid heated speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Coolidge
Hoover
Frank C. Lowden
Lowden
Borah
Idaho
Curtis
Kansas
Charles G. Dawes
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Marion Leroy Burton
Michigan
Lowans
Judge W
Kenyon
L. J. Dickinson
Joln W. Good
Minnesota
Charles H. March
California
C .¢. Chapman
Hyde
Missouri
Charles B. Warren
Mexico
Jones
Washington
Dixon
Montana
James G. Harbord
Army
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Bureau
Senator Watson
H. W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Milton Elrod
Convention Program and Early Convention Moves
The Republican convention opens with prayers, a reading of the official call, and the election of temporary officers. Theodore F. Barton of Ohio is chosen temporary chairman, with plans to escort Barton to the platform. Wisconsin La Follette followers demand platform condemning Fall and Daugherty and call for farm, reclamation, and railroad bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Adams
Republican National Committee
Bishop Anderson
Cincinnnati
Lockwood
National Committee
Theodore FP. Barton
Ohio
Burton
Dr. Evans
Watson
Wisconsin
Robert M. la Follette
Albert B. Fall
Warry Daugherty
Congress
la Follette
Senate
Caretta Beats Dry Pork In Dry Fork Tilt
Caretta defeated Dry Pork Sunday at Dry Fork by a score of 10 to 9, in a closely contested game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caretta
Carelta
Dry Fork
Four Weeks Revival Campaign Draws Record Crowd
Evangelist John Brown led the afternoon service with a heart to heart address on a biblical text about sudden judgment. Mrs. Loren Jones urged business and professional women to join Bible study classes at the Masonic hall, praising Mrs. Claggett’s work and noting the need for Christian fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Loren Jones
Virginis Asher
Masonic Hall
Revival Ends with Large Turnout in Arkansas
The four week revival led by evangelist John Brown of Arkansas concluded with a Sunday service noted for high turnout. The inquiry room held over 400 as 335 individuals were counted in a hand shaking line. many others passed uncounted amid a strong closing crowd. A significant portion of converts included members of the Ku Klux Klan and hooded attendees in the center, with the roll call chorus sung by Klansmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Arkansas
Telegraph
Ku Klux Klan
Tabernacle
Christ
Loren C. Jones
John Brown Evangelist Holds Rocking Bluesfield Revival
Arkansas evangelist John Brown has spent four weeks in Bluefield at the Watch Tower Tabernacle drawing hundreds nightly to an inquiry room where many surrender their lives to God. His work, seen as a powerful force for good, reaches schoolboys and adults across clubs, shops, and civic groups with messages against sin in all forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown Tabernacle
Bluefield
John Brown
Arkansas
Tabernacle
Joan Brown
Aundreds Stand For Christ Sunday Revival
Evangelist John Brown led a great revival with about 6500 in attendance. Nearly 300 publicly accepted Christ Sunday night, with 400 plus responding in the afternoon. Standing room was scarce at the premium tabernacle as men, women, and children filled the services. Turn to page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Great Tabernacle
J. M. Carter
Trinity Methodist Church
Frank Y. Jackson
Felix
St. Paul
Parting Message From Evangelist Brown To Bluefield
John E. Brown urges Bluefield to unite churches for law enforcement and a city built on righteousness. He argues both church reform and civic action are needed, stating that lasting reformation comes from regeneration and healthy environments combined with righteous laws. He condemns secular reform without faith and calls America a Christian nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Brown
Bluefield
Daily Telegraph
Brown
Church of Christ
America
Campaign Echoes for John Brown at Tabernacle Service
The article reports John Brown evangelist praised at a Sunday tabernacle service with thanks to The Daily Telegraph for reporting meetings. It notes support from the street car company police and Boy Scouts, and honored volunteers and committees. Total funds raised reach 12 260.38 with additional gifts including a diamond ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Tabernacle
Daily Telegraph
Police
Boy Scouts
BE. Henson
Evangelist
Frank Y. Jackson
Great Tabernacle
Church Above All Else Urged by Evangelist Brown
Evangelist John Edward Brown urged church members to defend the church against unfair attacks and to place it above all else. He cited Matthew's rock and described the church as the oldest and strongest global institution, dismissing critics as slanderers or the ignorant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist John Edward Brown
Tabernacle
Brother Brown
Evangelist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Werren
Resolutions
C. Bascom Slemp
Frank W. Stearns
Boston
Faiser
William M. Butler
Brovgbt
Ernst
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harry M. Daughrty
Ro Thompson
Mr. Jones
Young Peoples Department
Bland Street Methodist Church
H. I. Shott
W. H. Quekemeyer
J. A. Bays
Deborah
Bland Street Church
the Tabernacle
James Elmer Brown
Tazewell
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Bride of Christ
All Areas
Mole Hills
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