Railway Boss Urges Bell to Pause Strike Vote
President Johnson of the Norfolk and Western appeals to 4,758 employees to avoid strike by considering the consequences. He cites increased operating costs and wages, argues for a peaceful settlement, and proposes referring issues to the Interstate Commerce Commission or arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Johnson
The
Norfolk and Norfolk and Western Railway
Johnson
Brotherhoods
Norfolk and Western
New York
Brotherhoods and Railroads
Mr. Johnson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Junior Redpath Lab Meeting at Bland Street Church
The Junior Redpath lab convenes Saturday at 3 PM in Bland Street Methodist Church Sunday school room for organization and officer elections. Open to Bluefield children ages six to fourteen whether they hold chau tant tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath
Bland Street Methodist Church
Wells
Bluefield
LDV Ibedde
Knife Duels In Mexico and Other Ephemera
A selection notes violent knife duels among Mexican cattle herders with referees binding wrists and fatal outcomes. Also included are brief antiquated quotes about tea prices in England, a quip about wives having the last word, and a merchant exhorting to keep capital working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Boston Transcript
Ups and Downs in Life Reflected in a Quote Fragment
Fragmentary quotation discusses the cycle of highs and lows in life and the idea of living without getting stuck on adversity. The text hints at hunger and hardship, mentioning being hard up and the pursuit of happiness in a concise, reflective tone.
Gets-It corn remedy praised as quick painless cure
The advertisement extols Gets-It as a simple 2 second applied corn cure that stops pain without bands or plasters. It claims complete effectiveness on all corns and promotes buying by mail from E. Lawrence & Co. and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Lr. Solu
Bluefeld
Cardui touted as help for troubled woman in Savесs Da ughter ad
A Savess Da ughter ad recounts a woman’s recovery after six months of illness and three months bedridden. She credits Cardui, the women’s tonic, with restoring health, weight gain, and ability to work. The appeal urges readers to try Cardui and mentions instructions by Chattanooga Medicine Co. for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bratcher
Roy
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Ge
Ladies Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Elks Converge Across Massachusetts for Annual Convention
Members of the Elks lodge travel from across Massachusetts to convene for the annual gathering of the organization. Delegates from numerous lodges attend events, sessions, and related activities marking the statewide convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Elks
Massachusetts
Sixty-two Cars Race For Thirty Thousand Dollar Prize
A 300 mile auto race will feature thirty two leading drivers contesting for a total prize pool of 30000 dollars. Winners are expected to surpass ninety miles per hour. The Dixie Highway Association exposition runs September 1 to 9 at Cincinnati Music Hall. Hamilton county roads are being prepared for safe touring during the event. In Raleigh a statue fundraiser honors Zebulon Vance, unveiled in Stannary Hall with remarks by the vice president and other dignitaries. sculptor Gutzon Borglum created the statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Highway Association
Cincinnati Music Hall
Iamilton County
North Carolina
Vance
Washington
Zevulon
United States Senate
Stannary Hall
Capitol
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Gutzon Borglum
Fire Alarm Signals and Stations Listed in City
A historical notice lists central and branch fire alarm signals with locations at Pulaski Street Princeton Avenue Bluefield Avenue Raleigh Street Wyoming Monroe Giles Lee Franklin Reese Marshall Allen Reece Bland Middle Adams Roanoke and other streets. It states one alarm and that the alarm is sent from Central Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Princeton Avenue
Russell St
Bluefield Avenue
Mercer St
Bluefield Ave
Sublette & Barnes
Thomas St
Chestnut St
Spruce St
Doplar St
Raleigh Street
Federal Avenue
Raleigh
Stewart Streets
Wyoming
Monroe Streets
Giles Street
Lee
Franklin Streets
Reese
Marshall Street
Allen and
Reece
Dulaski
Park
Bland
Jones
Williams
Ellis
North
South
Jefferson Streets
Pen Mar
Ederick
Middle Adams Street
Roanoke
Ce Ra
Ancauld Ave
Midway
Henry and
Lasenister Streets
Upper Wre Street
Central Station
Cincinnati Speedway Construction Under Rapid Pace
More than 1,000 men are rushing work on the new Cincinnati Speedway under construction at Sharenville just outside the city limits. The Ohio Valley’s first track, it will host a big race on opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Speedway
Sharenville
Olligie
Cincinnati
Qhio
Smit
Haber
Freckles Removal Remedy Promoted by Noted Physician
A prominent physician offers a freckle treatment guaranteed to refund money if it fails. The ethine formula is sold in double strength and promises noticeable improvement after the first applications, with lighter freckles vanishing.
Harvard Commencement Marks 280th Year at Stadium
Old Harvard in Cambridge closes its 280th year with a large graduating class. Commencement moved from Sanders Theater to the Stadium for better facilities. The day’s exercises and procession honor the 1891 class celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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Old Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Yanders Theatre
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Blanche Sweet
Rex
F. F. Dalley CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Chautauqua
Selma Lagerlof
Nils
Hawthorne
Redpath Chautauquan
Junior Redpath Club
Redpath Club
England
East India Company
London Chronicle
Boston Post
Virey
Bay State Elks
Springfield
Pueple
Day
COAL
Virginian
Amigo Coal Co
New River Co
Spragu Mount Hope Coal & Coke Co
West Va
White C. Co
Glen White McAlpin Coal Co
Winding Gulf Colliery Co
Loup Creek Colliery Co
Kirvleigh Coal & Coke Co
Pemberton Coal and Coke Meade Pocahontas Coal
Lodge the New
Bailey Wood Coal Co
Alpha Pocahontas Coal Co
Lyndwin Coal Co
Scarbro Trace Fork Coal Co
Cooper Pocahontas Coal Co
Sugar Creek C. & ©. Co
Devils Fork Coal Co
Harry Copal Co
Willis Branch Coal Co
Sabine Smokeless Coal Co
Cranber Mullens Smokeless Fuel Co
the New River Co
Beckley City Coal Co
Dunnioop
Ay Gos
Pulaski Street
Tele
Palm Beach
Cheney Bros
Priestley
Ark
United Woolen Mills,o
W. A. Hersch
Princeton Ave
America
Waltham
Elgin
Hamilton
Linois
Nockford
Hampden
Central Loan Office
Bluefield, W. Va
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