Strikers Deserting Union Amid Pay Day Watch
Pay day and Saturday slowed the strike impact as many workers continued at the mines. Reports say 200 to 300 non union workers left the field toward Clinch Valley, while Toms Creek mines boost output. Notices warn Monday work stoppage, with meetings planned at Burkes Garden and Elkhorn. Agitators jailed for trespass as Bannervane discharges all union men.
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Burkes Garden
North Fork
Elkhorn
Clinch Valley
Toms Creek
Bannervane
Organizers to push strike regions before national vote
President Mitchell plans to send more organizers into West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky on Monday to complete coal workers organization before the convention vote on a national strike. He notes only about half are firmly organized and avoids commenting on Ohio Illinois Indiana Iowa. The outlook in West Virginia remains encouraging.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Llinois
Indiana
Iowa
Coal Field Baseball: Camebridge Edges Bramwell 8 to ?
The Bramwell and Camebridge game ended 8 to in favor of Camebridge. Honaker led the visitors with a bold steal and key hits, while Willis and Taylor pitched well for their teams. Otey of Bluefield umpired fairly. The clubs plan a July 4 rubber at Bluefield per Pocahontas celebration organizers.
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Bramwell
Camebridge
Honaker
Bramwell Boys
Willis
Taylor
Huntington
Otey
Bluefield
Three Bands Play At Pocahontas Fourth of July
Three bands perform in Pocahontas on July Fourth drawing residents and visitors. The event features local groups with patriotic tunes and a festive community atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Ith
Crap Joint At The Pen Cracking Down On Dice Game
A bizarre gambling raid at Moundsville Penitentiary uncovered a craps game in a cell. Two black players were caught with illegal dice, including cement chips and bone dice, and more than seven dollars in stakes were seized. The cement dice were crooked and aimed to cheat inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moundsville
Dawson
First Watermelons Arrive As Indiana Crop Nears
The first melons from Florida reach the city at week start but sell slowly. They are less luscious than the later Indiana harvests expected in about four weeks. Florida fruit is scarce this season with some dealers delaying purchases. Weather and rain suggest a large overall melon crop this year.
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Florida
Indiana
Bryson Oil and Gas offers 5 percent monthly dividend
Wheeling based Bryson Oil and Gas Co claims ongoing monthly dividends of 5 percent to shareholders. It advertises shares at 40 cents and promises future increases as new wells come in, inviting requests for prospectuses and literature from Rooms 202-203 Peabody Building.
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Bryson Oil and Gas Company
Wheeling
W. Va
America
Blyson
Blyson Company
Peabody
Foley’s Honey and Tar Advertised For Asthma Relief
Otterville Iowa resident Daniel Banatz says after years of treatment in New York and elsewhere Foley's Honey and Tar gave immediate relief for asthma and he will not be without it. For sale by G H Wade druggist.
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Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
G. H. Wade
Half Holiday Boosts Late Week Coal Loading Across Mines
With Saturday half holiday and pay day, coal loading surged in the field to 279 cars. The Crozer mines led with 28 cars. several operations increased output while some declined. Notices to quit by United Mine Workers had little effect as Peerless works expanded activity and labor presence.
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Crozer
United Mine Workers of America
Peerless Works
Live Wire Kills Bank Boss in Mine Incident
John Lawson, bank boss at Pine Run on Toms Creek, died instantly Thursday when his head struck a heavily charged electric wire aboard a mine locomotive. He was a respected local figure and had served as bank boss for several years.
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John Lawson
Pine Run
Toms Creek
Reid to ride alone in coronation procession
Whitelaw Reid, special envoy of the United States to the coronation, will have a carriage to himself in London’s royal procession after objecting to an unfavorable seat assignment. He informed the Lord Chamberlain he would decline under the initial terms, and the king ordered a separate carriage for the American representative.
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London
United States
Whitelaw Reid
Lord Chamberlain
J M Cigar Appeals Across Seasons Try One Today
The J M Cigar is praised as consistently good in any season. A brief recommendation invites readers to try one now.
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J. M
J. M. Cigar Guarantee Ad Prompt
An advertisement invites readers to try the J. M. Cigar with a guarantee, promising satisfaction or refund. The brief copy emphasizes confidence in the product and entices trial by a risk free offer.
Coming Convention of the Mine Workers
The piece outlines a forthcoming Mine Workers convention with about 1000 delegates expected. It discusses plans for possible actions like selective suspensions or compromises tied to wage agreements, the split between soft and hard coal regions, and the voting rules for local unions. National Secretary Wilson has begun issuing the call directly to locals.
Mob Demolishes Kensington Town Hall in Mine Strike Turmoil
Five thousand people in Kensington, seven teen miles from Pittsburg, seize control of the town hall after a mine strike in Craigdell. Three Italian men are guarded by officers as mob violence escalates and communications are cut. One Italian man fatally shoots a local youth during the unrest. Authorities retreat to protect the prisoners while mobs threaten lives and jail moves collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kensington
Craigdell
Greenesburg
Senate Defers Sundry Civil Bill Conference Action
Washington June 21 Senator Canon of Illinois moved to concur with a memorial bridge amendment but the conference report remained partial as several amendments were unresolved. A debate followed with supporters and opponents and the motion to concur was rejected without division, and further conference was ordered.
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Washington
Canon
Illinois
Grosvenor
Rixey
Warner
Hooper
Mississippi
Cannon
Mann
Ilinois
McRae
Arkansas
Cleaning Up Sale Promises Low Prices on Furnishings
A newsroom classified notice from WM. Hicks & Co announces a cleaning up sale featuring couches and rockers at reduced prices. All wool carpet from 45c per yard, union carpet 25c, Brussells carpet 50c, iron beds from 2.75, bedroom suites 15 and up, rugs 75c and up. The ad notes many items sold at cost or below with the date 6-20-41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussells
WM. Hicks & CO
Adams policy king jury fails to reach verdict
The jury in the Al Adams policy case could not agree and was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. The lengthy deliberation occurred this morning, delaying proceedings in the matter.
For Sale Two Houses West of Miller Supply on Bluefield Ave
Superior Supply Co offers sale of two dwelling houses on the first lot west of Miller Supply Co on Bluefield avenue. Buildings to be sold at a bargain as a warehouse will be erected on the lot. 622 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Supply Co
Bluefield Avenue
Superior Supply CO
Spring Fever and Biliousness Remedies
Spring fever is marked by a torpid liver and inactive bowels leading to a poisoned system. DeWitts Little Early Risers stimulate the liver, open the bowels and purify the body. A testimonial from R. M. Everly of Moundsville endorses the remedy. For sale by John L. Crockett, druggist.
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R. M. Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
John L. Crockett
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Salve Cured Cancer
G Roberts of Elizabeth Virginia cites a local case where an old man deemed incurable cancer was completely cured using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amnic Salve. The advert then claims Bitters expel biliousness kidney and microbe poisons while the salve treats blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. Both products priced at 50c and 25c respectively.
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G. Roberts
Elizabeth
Bucklen
Foley's Kidney Cure Advertisement Highlight
Health claim emphasizes kidney health with Foley's Kidney Cure. Notes summer irregularities from excess drinking or overheating and urges immediate use. Sold by G. H. Wade.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Ten Years in Bed and Kidney Cure Reform
R A Gray J P of Oakville Ind describes ten years of kidney disease confinement with partial immobility. After exhausting doctors he finds relief with Foleys Kidney Cure, which a local druggist G H Wade now offers for sale.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
King Edward Stricken With Paralysis Amid Coronation Doubt
London reports King Edward suffered a serious collapse after a paralysis attack on Saturday and another on Tuesday. Physicians say coronation plans unlikely to change, though public fears rise as he remains in retirement.
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London
Edward
Aldershot
Death of an estimable lady Mrs H B Reynolds
Mrs H B Reynolds wife of Harry Reynolds head clerk for J L Baker Pocahontas Virginia died at her old home in Waugh Virginia yesterday morning at 730 She was a Baptist Church member and a noble Christian. She leaves husband and three small children. She was sick months in Pocahontas then at her old home surrounded by friends she passed peacefully to Jesus.
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H. B. Reynolds
Harry Reynolds
J. L. Baker
Pocahontas
Waugh
Reynolds
Baptist Church of
Jesus
Pittsburg baseball doubleheader results listed with misc. errors
The report shows Pittsburg 4 runs 8 hits 1 error to St. Louis 4 12 3 in game one with Leever O Conner Murphy Ryan Um pire O Day. Game two ends Pittsburg 4 14 3 to St. Louis 4 11 2 with Chesbro Smith Yerkes O Neill Um pire O Day. Cincinnati 3 0 6 to Chicago 11 7 3 with Ewing Peitz Menefee Kling Sullivan Umpire Brown. Rain postponed Boston Philadelphia and New York Brooklyn games.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
Leever
O'Conner
Murphy
Ryan
O'Day
Chesbro
Smith
Yerkes
O'Neill
O' Day
Opium and whiskey habits book offer from B M Wooley
An advertisement urges every American to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases. It provides the address B M Wooley Atlanta Ga box 387 and promises delivery at no cost to interested readers.
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United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta
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