Jaugherty Urges County Sealer Appointment
A letter from G F Daugherty Commissioner of Weights and Measures urges Mercer County Court to appoint a county sealer to curb shortages in gasoline pumps scales and measuring devices. The letter cites tests in Bluefield McDowell Mingo and Williamson showing significant short measures and potential public losses.
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G. F. Daugherty
G. White
Bluefield
Jess
Mercer County
Daugherty
J. G. White
W. Va
J. D. Shott
Blueield
Claefield
McDowell County
Mingo County
Williamson
G. PF. Daugilerty
Jome Striking Questions in Mr Edison List
New York June 10 Edison releases a Questionnaire of 150 interrogations. Among items a poker scenario asks what to do when facing a mysterious opponent with limited funds. Other questions probe sales ethics, reproduction timing, and the meaning of a soviet.
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Jome
MR. Edison
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Sfort
Cleveland Ban Amweight’s Quick Knockdown Of O Dowd
Carl Tremaine the Cleveland bantamweight dominates Eddie O Dowd in a scheduled twelve rounder winning early with a first round KO. O Dowd shows little offense and Tremaine controlled the bout from the start ending the fight in swift fashion.
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Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
Eddie O'Dowd
O'Dowd
Dowd
Jeremiah Cast Into Prison in Biblical Lesson
The Sunday school lesson outlines Jeremiah being cast into a miry dungeon as punishment for the nation’s sins, with Ebed-Melech a Black servant pleading for the prophet. It notes God’s promise to deliver the faithful and urges repentance to escape forthcoming calamity. Locals report Society and community updates, deaths, travel, and visits.
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Jeremiah
Jeremiah Prophet
God
Ebed-Melech
Zedekiah
Lewis Attacks Hoover Price Policy On Coal
John L. Lewis head of the United Mine Workers denounces Herbert Hoover's fair price plan for coal as unfair. He cites mine price caps at 3.50 a ton vs wartime 2.45 and argues miners’ wages have fallen while operators profit. He also rebukes Kansas governor's figures and says federal intervention may be possible. He plans to Philadelphia to map legal action with UMWA attorneys.
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New York
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Mr. Lewis
Lewis
Phillip Murray
United Mine Workers
Allen
Kansas
Miers
Poyery United Mine
Philadelphia
Pussyfoot Johnson Speaks at Huntington
William E. Pussyfoot Johnson spoke in Huntington under Cabell county WCTU auspices and declared that they will push forward until the world is dry. Dr. George L. Morrow of Detroit also spoke in support of the World League on the topic the new India.
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Huntington
W. Va
William E. “Pussyfoot” Johnson
Cabell County
Johnson
George L. Morrow
Detroit
Mich
World League
Ndia
Apprehension for Safety of the Prince of Wales
London reports rising worry over the Prince of Wales safety upon his Cairo arrival, the final stop before homeward travel. Fears stem from anti English sentiment in Egypt and recent foreign assassinations. Messages from Cairo suggest a cool reception from locals.
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London
Prince of Wales
Cairo
Malta
Gibraltar
Egypt
Big reduction in naval expenses trims 1940s bill
Washington reports the senate appropriations committee approved 294.235 million dollars for the annual naval bill, a net increase of 42.965 million over the house bill but 121.361 million below the navy department request. The measure, to be called up Monday, cuts wartime naval outlays while adding 10 million for ship construction and 36.627 million for aircraft, with lower funding for bases and submarines.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Navy Department
Poindexter Republican
Navy
Congress
Havy Department
Pacific Coast
San Pedro
Calif
Almeda
Sand Point
Wash
Puget Sound
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Army Air Service
Main Duty Is To Kill Or Capture The Enemy
Belfast on June 10 circular to Ulster Special Constabulary states the main duty is to kill or capture the enemy. It says true peace comes only by finally overcoming and evicting him from the six counties.
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Belfast
Ulster Special Constabulary
Ymeg
Rates on Iron Ore Are Ordered Cut
Washington June 10 Freight rates on iron ore from Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan to upper Great Lakes ports are cut by ten percent. The reductions take effect July 1 bringing ore rates to parity with other reduced general freight rates. Railroads plan to comply with the order and the commission waives usual publication to speed the changes.
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Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michi
United States
Commission
Lloyd George Pleased With Progress At Conference
London reports that after the afternoon talks Arthur Griffith and Prime Minister Lloyd George met the press. Lloyd George said he was pleased with progress and Griffith termed it fairly satisfactory.
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London
Arthur Griffith
Mr. Lloyd George
Bonnie and Company Distillery Seized for Moonshine Substitution
Teardstown Kentucky reports federal agents seized Bonnie and Company distillery properties three miles from town. Investigations disclosed whiskey removed from 109 barrels and moonshine liquor substituted during the prior week.
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Teardstown
Bonnie and Company
Suspects Held in Circus Murder Probe at Painesville
Police from Jackson Michigan with local officers detained two Black circus workers in Painesville in connection with the Thursday murder of Miss Alice Mallett in Jackson. One suspect released after questioning. the other remains in custody.
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Painesville
Jackson
Mich
Alice Mallett
Nick the Greek granted five days to close restaurant business
Graham ick reports discussions among prominent citizens over extending time for Nick the Greek to close his restaurant. A minister reportedly shows sympathy and efforts aim to help him arrange affairs. Council set a five day deadline ending Monday night amid prior public clamor. St Marys Episcopal Church holds Trinity Sunday services with Holy Communion and sermon at 9 am led by Rev Edward W Hughes.
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Ick
Nick
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Trinity
Edward W. Hughes
T. N. Williamson
No Candidate Second District Agreed Upon
Martinsburg West Virginia June 10 The Democratic executive committee failed to agree on a candidate for the second district congressional race A meeting will be held next Saturday at Keyser Former Governor John J Cornwell and Gray Silver declined An possible candidate Izetta Jewel Brown was mentioned but no formal action taken W J Knott presided There are 120000 Quakers in North America
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Keyser
John J. Cornwell
Romney
Gray Silver
Izetta Jewel Brown
W. J. Knott
Shepherdstown
Princeton County Seat News Candidate Visits
John B. Neal of Rock visits Princeton as a Democratic county commissioner candidate facing incumbent P Griffith. Both men are capable rivals for the Republican nominee in a strongly Republican county. Jennings Rice, a Washington and Lee honor graduate and Phi Beta Kappa member, returns home to begin law studies. Vernon Hope, 41, dies of tuberculosis at his father in law’s home in East Princeton. widow Blanche Pearce and Major Offnere of Norfolk survive. funeral set at Pearce home with Oakwood cemetery interment.
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Sam Schaefers
James Jackson
Charleston
Walter Davis
Lynchburg
Arthur Park
Mark Morton
Mary
Tom Brown
Sam Williams
Jesse Johnson
Isaac Gilliam
Floyd David
Winifred Barker
Broma Baker
John B. Neal
Rock
Princeton
Neal
P. Griffith
Vernon Hope
A. L. Pearce
Blanche Pearce
Major Offnere
Norfolk
Mr. Hobson
Bluefield
Pearce
Oakwood Cemetery
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Masonic Temple
A. W. Brown
Williams Street
Lomax Hospital
Walter Scott
Sarah Turner
Sidney Louis
Darington Heights
Monroe Johns
Mattie Durphy
Pamplin
Wm. Warren
Williams “Street
Macgle Cayson
Cleve Warren
G. A. Jones
Pocahontas
J. K. Smith
Keratone
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Elkforn
Mercer Saanitarium
Misa Amelia Meclanahan
Simmons
Bluefeld
Walter Middleton
Cleveland, C
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Middleton
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Wade
Lacey Ambler
Lone Branch
R. L. Downing
Roanoke
Institute
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Hil Avenue
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Misses Dent
Poindexter
Nashville
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Women's Improvement Club
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Asoute
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Anna Neal
Anna May Young
Gary
Thomas Neal
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Chiropractic
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du Pont Auto Finish
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Ashworth & Galloway
Graham, Va
Clark Hardware Co
Nortthfork
Keystone
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du Pont
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