Arrested for Making an Incendiary Speech in Mine Strike
Miners held meetings at Gilliam and Elkhorn as strike leaders spoke. James Smith a Keystone lawyer was arrested after urging miners to resist eviction and justify harming officers who try to remove them from company houses. A march from Mt Tabor to Goodwill camped overnight and will proceed to Crane Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliam
Elkhorn
James Smith
Keystone
Smith
Goodwill
Mt. Tabor
Crane Creek
Death verdict in Sallie Jamison case unclear injury
Sunday afternoon Sallie Jamison a 4 colored domestic was found dead in a basement room at W H Thomas residence. A coroner's jury determined death by loss of blood from an accidental puncture in an exposed ulcerated area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Jamison
W. H. Thomas
Seaice
Miner Bob Reynolds Challenged Union Recognition at Saloon
Bob Reynolds a colored miner entered Lazarus and Co saloon and demanded union recognition. The clerk refused, saying all well behaved patrons were recognized and sent him out. Reynolds resisted, was addressed as please sir, and thrown into the street where police intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Reynolds
Lazarus & Co
Opening Day at Blue Held Bakery Delights Patrons
Lively debut for Blue Held Bakery with day and night hours drawing local patrons and comment on fresh pastries and welcoming staff.
Death of Mrs Susannah Hutton in city home
Mrs Susannah H Hutton aged 76 died at her son Walter Hutton’s residence on Davidson street Sunday morning. Born March 6 1837 in Washington county Virginia she lived in Burke's Garden and Graham before moving to the city four years ago. Survived by husband J A P Hutton and son Walter Hutton funeral held yesterday with interment at Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah H. Hutton
Walter H. Hutton
Davidson Street
Hutton
Washington County
Burke's Garden
Graham
J. A. P. Hutton
Methodist Church
No General Strike Expected By UMW President
Wilkesbarre Pa June 23 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers expects no congressional aid. He notes independent operators ready to reveal evidence of a rail carrier conspiracy to raise coal prices. He says there will be no general strike if soft coal production cuts succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Congress
Norfolk Strikes Idle 5000 as Trades Walk Out In Summit
In Norfolk Virginia on June 23 five thousand workers are idle as plumbers carpenters and timers strike. Painters delayed decisions after Sunday talks while bricklayers stay at work. Building at the Atlantic Hotel halts as contractors face heavy penalties. Strikers claim support from the Central Labor Union and their national organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Atlantic Hotel
Central Labor Union
Street Car Fatality Strikes Clarksburg Worker
Lincoln Beanaged, 31, was fatally injured when he lay on a street car track in Clarksburg at midnight. He died at 6 this morning, the first fatality from street cars in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Lincoln Beanaged
Edward in Good Health Returns to Buckingham Palace
The king and queen arrived at Paddington at 12 30 today and drove to Buckingham Palace. Edward looked in good health with no trace of his recent indisposition as the royal couple received a great ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paddington Station
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Curr P. Nolan Dies in New York at Hotel Endicott
Burr P. Nolan son of the late Bishop Nolan of the Episcopal Church of Virginia died suddenly in New York at Hotel Endicott today at age fifty from hemorrhages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burr P. Nolan
Nolan
Episcopal Church of Virginia
Hotel Endicott
Kitchener Returns Home After Grand Ovation
General Kitchener arrived in Cape Town en route to England and received a grand ovation. Several congratulatory addresses were presented to him in a ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Kitchener
England
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Bereavement
I desire to thank my friends and neighbors for their kindness to me during my recent bereavement. J. W. Hutton.
Wanted board and room near business center of city
Classified notice seeks a private family to provide board and lodging in exchange for a room. Contact through Telegraph addressed to H. at care of Telegraph for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Telegraph
Ashland Returns To Work After Strike Pause
Ashland reports men at work for first time since the strike began. Output fell short of Saturday totals with 265 cars moved yesterday, estimated at 828 by the distribution scheme. Goodwill Arlington Greenbrier and Browning mines did not load. A detailed field report follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Arlington
Greenbrier
Browning
Distressing Accident Endangers Child’s Sight
Willie Hall eleven year old daughter of J. T. Hall was struck in the eye by a stone thrown by another child during play on Saturday. Doctors fear she may have lost sight in the affected eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
J. T. Hall
Coal Land Deal Shifts 2700 Acres to New Jersey Zinc
In Cumberland Maryland on June 23 Vincent E Gocke of Howesville West Virginia sold 2700 acres of coal land to the New Jersey Zinc Company of New York City. The tract includes farms between Howesville and the Three Forks area and brought 25 dollars per acre. Mark T Cox of New York closed the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Vincent E. Gocke
Howesville
W. Va
New Jersey Zinc Company
New York City
Three Fork
Mark T. Cox
New York
Gas Discovery Reported in Roanoke City Northeast Section
Natural gas has been found in Roanoke Virginia in a northwest city area where bubbling water appeared in a small stream. A funnel test showed gas that could ignite and the response includes forming a company to develop the resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Bluefield Bakery Promotes Local Home Enterprise
A concise note urging readers to support home enterprises by choosing Bluefield Bakery. It highlights community value, invites patronage, and frames the bakery as a local pride. The message blends encouragement with a call to visit and buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Spring Fever and Biliousness Cure Claim
An ad promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safe spring remedy for torpid liver and sluggish bowels. It quotes a user from Moundsville, West Virginia, praising the pills and lists John L. Crockett, a local druggist, as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Everly
Moundsville
W. Va
John L. Crockett
Sterne's Home Made Bread Claim Tied to Unmatched Dough
A historical note highlights Sterne's claim of superior home baked bread, asserting its unique dough and flavor. The item underscores the sentiment that Sterne's bread stands apart from rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterne
Fourth of July Amusements In Bluefield Promised
Bluefield plans a major Fourth of July celebration with a Bramwell vs Cambridge baseball match to decide coal field supremacy. Merchants fund a $100 gold prize for the winning team, plus wheelbarrow and sack races, a greasy pig, shooting, and other games open to all. The Declaration of Independence will be read and bands will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bramwell
Cambridge
Merchants Association
H. L Shott
Daily Telegraph
Creation
Still Fighting in Philippines Near Mindanao Camp Vicars
Five soldiers from the Twenty-seventh Infantry escorting a wagon train near Camp Vicars in Mindanao were attacked by ten Moro bolo men. One soldier lost an arm, another was head-wounded. Moros captured a rifle and escaped. Col Baldwin reports a Moro conference at Badod with mixed allegiance to a peace policy and potential war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Camp Vicars
Mindanao
Frank D. Baldwin
Badod
Canadian Labor Troubles Riot Quells Streetcar Service
In Toronto on June 23 the Street Railway Company halted car service after a serious riot. Sixteen hundred militiamen arrived from Niagara on the Lake and were quartered at armories in preparation for possible unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
Street Railway Company
Niagara
Shot Fired at Train Transporting German Emperor
A report in the Rappel says a shot was fired at a train carrying the German Emperor to Dusseldorf. The bullet pierced a first class carriage. police are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dusseldorf
Three Bands to Perform at Pocahontas Fourth of July Celebration
Pocahontas hosts a city Independence Day program with three music bands scheduled to perform on the Fourth. Local officials invite residents to enjoy the patriotic program, fireworks, and community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed For Piles
8 R Meredith of Willow Grove Delaware says the salve cures piles and skin ailments. it is sold by John L Crockett, druggist, with a warning to avoid counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
John L. Crockett
Foley's Honey and Tar Helps Asthma Sufferer
Daniel Banatz of Otterville Iowa reports years of asthma and failed cures but gains immediate relief from Foley's Honey and Tar after treatment by physicians in New York. He recommends the remedy and notes it is sold by G. H. Wade, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Banatz
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
G. H. Wade
St James Hotel Collapses in Dallas. Many Feared Lost
The St James hotel in Dallas collapsed early today causing a wild panic as walls fell on nearby buildings. Fire and police units searched the ruins while guests fled in their underwear amid reports of many missing. Noted injured include J. File and James Nolan. hotel manager Fitcher was dazed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
St James
J. File
James Nolan
Fitcher
St. James
Commerce Streets
Refused writ of error in Wytheville murder case
The Virginia Supreme Court refused a writ of error in Robert Foy v Commonwealth. Foy, a Black man, murdered Dayton H. Miller, treasurer of Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Co., at Georges Wise County. He was tried twice with a hung jury then first degree murder. he escaped Wise jail with ten others and was recaptured at North Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Wytheville
Robert Foy
Commonwealth
Foy
Dayton H. Miller
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Georges
Wise County
Wise
North Fork
J M Cigars Offer Consistent Quality Year Round
The notice promotes J. M. Cigar as reliably good in all seasons. Try one and enjoy steady quality whether winter or summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
J. M. Cigar Guarantees a Try
The J. M. brand cigar is guaranteed, inviting readers to try one for quality assurance and smoking enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Cleaning Up Sale at Hicks & Co
Couches and rockers offered at deep cuts along with all wool carpet from 45c per yard. One yard wide union carpet 2e, Brussels carpet 50c and up. Tron beds from 2.75, bedroom suits 15 and up. Rugs 75c and up. Must have the room and will sell many items at cost and below. June 20 1941. WM Hicks & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Hicks & CO
Cured by Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Salve
An Elizabeth Virginia man reportedly cured of incurable cancer after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The remedy combination is claimed to expel bilious and kidney poisons, with blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores disappearing. 50c and 25c at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Roberts
Elizabeth
Bucklen
Free Book on Opium and Whiskey Habits Promised
An advertisement invites all U S residents to obtain a free book on opium and whiskey diseases by addressing B M Wooley Atlanta Ga box 887. The offer promises delivery at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
B. M. Wooley
Atlanta, Ga
Ten Years in Bed Comfort With Kidney Cure
RK. A. Gray of Oakville Indiana details ten years bedridden due to kidney disease. After exhausting medical care, he found relief with Foleys Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend. Sold by G. H. Wade, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foleys
G. H. Wade
Opening Day at the Blue Field Bakery Draws Locals
Community merchants welcome crowds to Blue Field Bakery for opening day festivities. Officials urge residents to visit for samples, special offers, and a first look at new pastry lines. Local guilds and sponsors attend to mark the launch.
Blue Flame Oil Cookers Offer Cool Summer Cooking
Household tip urging housewives to avoid lingering over stoves in heat and visit M. G. Whitlow to inspect the compact Blue Flame Oil Cookers praised for summer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Whitlow
Labor Party Plans Expanded Action With August Nominations
A new labor party held a meeting to widen scope and nominate a ticket by August. J L McGalliard joined with a short speech as delegates will be urged to attend Bluefield meetings. Speakers included J W Simpkins W R K Yockey J W Thompson and J L McGalliard. Circulars will be sent to labor groups in the district to gather delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Labor Party
J. L. McGiallia
Congressional
Bluefield
J. W. Simpkins
W. R K. Yockey
J. W. Thompson
J. L. McGalliard
May resume operations offered by Drake Barton for Roanoke property
Drake, Barton & Co of Cleveland offers 125000 for the Roanoke Furnace fur nace and leases and 25000 for the CR Baird rolling mill in Roanoke. Joseph Mason, referee in bankruptcy, notifies creditors and asks consent with a Philadelphia hearing set for June 90. If accepted operations may resume. furnace touted as a premier Virginia property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake, Barton & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Roanoke Furnace Company
CR. Baird & Co
Roanoke
Joseph Mason
Philadelphia
Drake, Bartow Co
Virgiaina
Ball Field Scores Across Cities With Varied Outcomes
In Brooklyn New York beat Brooklyn 8 to 1 with Kitson Ahearn batting for New York and Bowerman in the field. In Boston Philadelphia won 5 to 1 behind Pittinger Moran and Dooin in the lineup. In Chicago Pittsburg prevailed 7 to 2 as Williams Kling and Doheny Zimmer operated on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Kitson
Ahearn
Taylor
Bowerman
Emslie
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittinger
Moran
Sberg
Dooin
Cantillon
Chicago
Pittsburg
Williams
Kling
Doheny
Zimmer
Foley's Kidney Cure promoted amid health and celebration
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney health and summer irregularities caused by drinking or overheating. It urges immediate use and lists G. H. Wade as a seller. The notice also invites readers to Pocahontas on July 4 for a local celebration.
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Pa Resident
D. Scott Orrin of Loganton Pa touts One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and lung troubles. The ad claims immediate action and safety for children and lists croup grip and bronchitis as treatable conditions. Sold by John L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Scott Orrin
Loganton
John L. Crockett
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Kimball
C. & O. Field
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Blueheld Bakery
Curr
P. Nolan
Cent
J. W. Hutton
Pocahontas Collieries Co
Mill Creek
Caswell Creek
Booth- Bowen
Buckeye
Coaldale
Louisville
Shamokin
Turkey Gap
Crozer
Houston
Powhatan
Lick Branch
Lynchburg
Ats Delta
Upland
Algoma
William Keyston
Bottom Creek
Pulaski
Peerless
Emeka
Elk Ridge
Shawnee McDowell
Rolfe
Angle
Empire Indian Ridge
Crystal
Sagamore L
Eagle Scream
Philippines
Moros
Willie Hohenzollern
Dayton Miller
Bluefield Bakery
Ohio Company
Sterne’s
Arney M. Cohen
Quor Pealer
Dashe, Ia
J. Baker
Busfield Ave
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