Mercer Republican executive group to meet in Princeton
The Mercer county Republican executive committee elected in May will convene at the Mercer county courthouse in Princeton Saturday at 2 p.m. to organize and elect a county leadership. A call goes out for mass meetings in five districts to elect delegates to county and Ninth judicial circuit conventions and the state convention at Huntington on August 13 and 14. Mercer county holds fifty seven delegates in the state convention.
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Tear Gas Attack Triggers Picket Riot at Local Plant
William Crayford, head of the local machinists union, says outsiders used tear gas to storm the picket gates at 6 39 am, sparking violence during a May strike over a 10 percent wage increase a 35 hour week and collective bargaining at a plant employing about 400 workers.
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International Association of Machinists
Crayford
Bombarding New York Yanks widen lead in league chase
Yankees extend advantage to four and a half games after a 10 4 victory over Detroit. Crowder took the loss with 7 hits allowed in 5 innings while Newsom fanned three. White Sox edge Red Sox 1 0 as Whitehead hurls eight hitters and Grub drives in the lone run on Dykes double.
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G Whitehead
A Pereryer
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Radcliff
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Chicago
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Whitehead
Rolls
Moriarty
Basil
Trials Begin In Southern District Of West Virginia
The summer criminal docket in the United States court for the southern district of West Virginia opens today under Judge George W. McClintic. Several defendants earlier sentenced include Theoford Quesenberry two years six months at Chillicothe for moonshine. Florence V. Mize two years at Alderson women's prison plus a $200 fine for running away on bond. Nathan Moore two years in Atlanta for liquor law violation. Spurgeon Jack Meadows sentenced to three years in Lee Hall for liquor violation. Arvill Lee Flowers received two years in Lee Hall after recent probation and subsequent arrests for drunkenness. Magid Malhin of Matoaka referenced.
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West Virginia
George W. McClintic
Theoford Quesenberry
Chillicothe
Florence V. Mize
Mercer County
Alderson Women's Prison
Nathan Moore
Keystone
Atlanta
Spurgeon Jack Meadows
Lee Hall
Arvill Lee Flowers
Bluefield
Isaac Meekins
Magid Malhin
Matoaka
Syrian Artist Titian Inspired by Grapes in Studio
A Syrian artist named Titian drew inspiration on a Wednesday afternoon from a bunch of grapes kept in his studio as a model of beauty in form and line.
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Titian
Directors Discuss Bluefield Tax Deal and Fire Fee
Bluefield city directors held an informal session on a proposed gross sales tax ordinance with mediator George Richardson Jr. present to balance city revenue needs against merchants opposition. He noted merchants favor a fire protection fee as fair. Mayor Light warned against overburdening homeowners. No decision reached. another informal meeting set for next week.
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Reach Accord on Revenue Measure Debate Continues
In the senate discussion can be continued indefinitely signs of dissatisfaction appear over the latest turn the tax deliberations have taken in conference. An outright filibuster could force a delay in adjournment beyond Saturday.
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June Meeting of Bluefield Service Club Tonight
The June meeting of the Bluefield Terminal Better Service club will be held this evening at the municipal auditorium. Grady Graham, assistant road foreman of engines on the Pocahontas division, will deliver the principal address. Children of members will participate in an entertainment program preceding his talk.
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Grady Graham
Pocahontas
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Coalwood man to recover from wounds after shooting
Alton Billups, 21, a Carter Coal employee at Coalwood, is expected to recover from gun shot wounds suffered on June 6. He was treated at Bitefield sanitarium after May 31 injury and tetanus anti toxin, then readmitted for an intestinal infection. Doctors say his condition has improved and he has a good chance for recovery.
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Carter Coal Company
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Commencement of OVBS Tonight at Westminster Church
The eleventh annual South Bluefield Vacation Bible School, a collaboration of Trinity Methodist College Avenue Baptist and Westminster Presbyterian, will open at Westminster Church at 7:30 p.m. The program features department showcases and student handwork displays from over 200 pupils with about 40 helpers. Three picnics for the departments were held yesterday on Oakhurst Avenue Shannon Dale and other sites, followed by vesper services conducted by Miss Marion Schrinner and Mrs. M. C. Young.
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Eri Streets
Oakhurst Avenue
Shannondale
Marion Schrinner
M. C. Young
Senate rush to adjourn as ship subsidy bill debated
Congress moves toward adjournment with relief legislation cleared. Debate shifts to the ship subsidy bill and its fate remains uncertain though Senator Clark and others forego a filibuster. John L. Lewis, UMW chief, spent the day in the senate lobbies predicting passage tomorrow and boosting the Guffey coal control bill chances.
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United Mine Workers
Early Delegates Arrive in Philadelphia for Convention
Morgan the secretary and aides travel to New York for conferences with Chairman James A. Farley. Farley plans to return to Philadelphia after attending the Schmeling Louis fight tonight. Vice President Garner may not arrive until June 26 as officials prepare for the convention's grand finale community ceremonies.
Roosevelt Nomination Acceptance to be Delivered at Franklin Field
Col Edward Starling chief of the White House secret service arrived to arrange the president’s arrival. Roosevelt will be notified of his nomination at Franklin Field and deliver an acceptance address.
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Seven Reported Killed in China Army Enlistment
Delayed reports from Wuchow in Kwangsi province say seven people were slain in rioting over civilian resistance to military conscription. Militiamen were deployed after a recruiting officer and several assistants were killed, as fighting continued. Drafting for South China’s Salvation Army was suspended.
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Salvation” Army
Probable Major League Pitchers Listed for Tuesday
Major league probable pitchers list for Tuesday shows National League games with Chicago at Brooklyn featuring Lee against Clark and Cincinnati at Boston with Stine or Lan against St. Louis, while New York's J Deanna or Castleman may start against Philadelphia. American League games include Chicago with Fink or va, Detroit at New York with Malone or Gomes, and Washington at Cleveland with Appleton or Hildebrand.
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Detroit
Malone
Gomes
Washington
Cleveland
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Hildebrand
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