Orphanage Institution Fund Drive Plea in Pocahontas
A long list of donors to a Pocahontas orphanage funding effort is presented. The note describes a planned institution costing 100000 dollars with 10000 yearly maintenance and aims to span Roanoke to the Ohio river, Norfolk and Western and Virgin ian railroads, inviting further contributions and announcing a subscriber meeting. James Gitz is named as contact with local officials and banks listed as references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Litz
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Virginia
Bluefield
Lita
Lita Wat
Roanoke
Kenova
Norfolk and Western
Virginian
Clinch Valley
Litz
Ohio River
James Gitz
Labor Strikes and Wages Across the Nation
Across several states unions report strikes and wage talks. Racine ironholders carpenters and sheet metal workers push for higher pay while Cincinnati carpenters seek 50 cents an hour. Pittsburgh mine operators sign new scales and Minneapolis electricals switch to a monthly color coded work button. International unions report large memberships and earnings, with labor initiatives advancing in New York state and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Erie Railroad
Cincinnati
International Cigar Makers’ Union
Organized Labor
Washington
Pittsburg
Bedford
United States
Electrical Workers of
Minneapolis, Minn
American Federation of Labor
Joseph M. Weber
New York
American Federation of Musicians
Baltimore and Obie Railend
New York State
Two-Thirds Bottle Guarantee for Chamberlain’s Tablets
Advertisement promises a full refund if not satisfied after using two thirds of a bottle of Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims the tablets cheer and invigorate the stomach, improve digestion, and regulate the bowels. Sold by all dealers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will
Mr. Litz
Southwest Virginia
A. E. Deaton
FE. W. Woody
Frank Lefkovitz
Noah Sturgill
Miles Cary, Jr
I. Marks
C. T. Barker
J. H. Thompson
John Roberts
J. F. Watson
C. H. Jones
W. D. Lane
George Cartright
J. W. Owens
John Boray, Sr
H. G. Mulholland
J. Walton Thomas
J. A. Landon
L. Magrill
Nathan Marks
E. M. Umberger
Ss. O. Wagner
L. L. Crawford
Jas. W. Bailey
G. H. Campbell
J. Grat
Fink
J. W. Easley
Ira G. Apple
J. A. Parke
J. P. Cofer
E. V. Garrett
J. W. H. Lawford
N. H. Goodwin
H. K E. Ward
Te Boray, Jr
P. P. Dillon
J.O. Freeman
Max Pera
Dre L. E. Ward
M. Jennings
Davis & Stovall
S. B. Carter
W. M. Minter
Jas
McNeer
H. Collins
Deanhouser Bros
Kwass Bros
Tabor Bros
A. Midway
Frank Carfagno
J. A. Whitlock
F. M. Binford
C. B. Maddox
C. S. Minter
Jesse H. Hardman
Immet Hall
Henry C. Straus
A. L. Aaron
J. EB. Campbell
M. J. Tabor
8. Silberger
W. L. Sexton
Joe Matz
T. Baker
R. L. Singer
KE. E. Macom
John Macon
J. I Houck
HH. Campbell
S. N. Hufford
Dr. G. T. Epling
Isadore Cohen
C. H. Witten
H. Wi. Hicks
Steve Matisz
W. E. Stuart
Capt
D. C. Cartright
M. Cummings
John P. Haller
Dr. Neff
R. P. Johnson
John,. Hufford
H. L. Harwood
G. L. Owens
J. Walter Graybeal
A. B. Hyman
J. M. Newton
M. Kwass & Son
Harry Gross
A. Goodman, Inc
H. A. Ferimer
M. Russak
W. P. Payne
B. A. Heller
J. Busch
W. R. Graham
Bank of
Jackson Suape Cote
Importers Coffee Co., Ltd
New Orleans
Hotel Matz
West Va
Garmant Workers’ Union of
Boston
Mass
Carpenters Labor Unions
Ullding Trades Section
Federated Trades Council
Milwaukee Brewers’ Association
Labor Temple
Fourteenth and Second Avenue
Manhattan
Presbyterian Department of Church and Labor
THE
Cincinnati Dental CO
Cincinnati Dentists
DR. Compton
Mercer County
W. Va
Warner J. Kenderdine & CO
Radford
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