Two Miles Of Streetcar Line To Connect Northfork And Keystone
United Northfork capitalists led by LG. Touey plan a two mile streetcar link between Northfork and Keystone as the first segment of a proposed electric railway from Pluefield to Welch. The project would be the costliest stretch on the entire route but could attract about one thousand coal field riders on Sundays and boost weekday traffic for workers and merchants. Promoters remain noncommittal about final plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Keystone
Pluefield
Welch
MecDowell
Bluefield Couple Wed in Catlettsburg Nuptials
Miss Irene Ambrey of Graham marries J R Derrick of Bluefield at 8 pm in Catlettsburg Kentucky. The secret engagement became public. couple plans a northwest wedding trip and will reside in Graham.
Missed Train Ends Tragedy of Willyton Lumber Worker
Rice Winston of Willowton, an employee of W. G. Crockett Lumber Co, visited town and agreed to aid Bill Granter in a debt release scheme. Granter reportedly misplanned the trip, missed the train, and Winston returned home alone after a puzzling encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Winston
W. G. Crockett Lumber Company
Willowton
Bill Granter
Mr. Winston
Granter
Winston
Grunter
Mr. Wintston
Marriage in Roanoke Ties Bluefield Couples Morrisette Nuckles
News arrives of the Roanoke marriage of Bluefield residents David Morrisette and Mrs Myre Nuckles. The groom, a Pocahontas division engineer, left Bluefield for a seashore trip and met his bride, widow of J C Nuckles, in Roanoke for a formal ceremony. They plan a visit to Richmond and Norfolk before returning home at 8 Dudringstree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Dudringstree
Pocahontas
Legion
J. C. Nuckles
Pocahontas Division
Former Virginia Senator Stabbed in Pennington Gap Dispute
John C. Noel once a Virginia state senator clashed with farmer W. N. G. Barron in Pennington Gap over a $50 000 road bonds issue. Noel, who supported bonds, was stabbed after Barron allegedly called him a liar. Noel suffered dangerous wounds and heavy blood loss as Barron was arrested and held on a heavy bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Noel
Virginia
Pennington Gap
W. N. G. Barron
Lee County
Rocky Station
Noel
Barron
Tall Inland Tower Reaches 535 Feet For Elevation
The structure aims to be the highest inland building in the Americas with 38 stories, four below street level. Overall height from sub-basement to top is 535 feet, 495 feet above street level, and a lantern adds 14 feet. The edifice contains 5,175,000 cubic feet of space.
United States Coal and Coke engages nurse Rebecca White
The United States Coal and Coke Company hires Miss Rebecca White of Richmond as visiting nurse for its plants. She cares for sick and injured workers and teaches welfare and sanitation to foreign workers. She found a blind three year old and arrangements are made to send the child to a specialist. The Methodist Church is being remodeled and improved. Edward O Toole and H N Eavenson visit Huntington on business. William Sterrett visits Roanoke relatives. Mrs J E Flexner and Miss White guests of Mrs Fugate in Anawalt. Mr R V Shanklin trips to Anawalt for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Coal and Coke Company
Rebecca White
Richmond
Miss White
W. L. Hensel
Columbus
Edward O'Toole
H. N. Eavenson
Huntington
William Sterrett
Roanoke
J. E. Flexner
Fugate
Anawalt
R. V. Shanklin
Taft Attends Dedication of Cincinnati Chamber Building
Former President William H Taft and numerous guests attended the formal dedication of the Cincinnati chambers of commerce building at Fourth and Vine streets in Cincinnati Ohio. A parade from the old to the new structure preceded the ceremonies as the magnificent new building was unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Cincinnati Chambers of Commerce
Fouth and
Vine Streets
Space Building Project Costs Top $3 Million
The project features 216000 square feet of rentable area and 216000 square feet of space. The building cost $2.5 million, with the total investment including the lot over $3 million. The chamber of commerce will occupy the second and third stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Shot in Self Defense Husband Killed in Louisiana
In Shreveport Louisiana on June 26 Mrs Della Stroud a famed northern Louisiana horsewoman faced trial for murder. She says she acted in self defense after her husband attacked her as she rode with Edward Beeler. He allegedly beat her with a strap and drew a revolver before she fired killing him. Prominent witnesses testified to her character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Della Stroud
Louisiana
John R. Land
Jealus
Beeler
Stroud
Williamson Man Appointed as Chief Engineer and Inspector
Charleston West Virginia June 26 Special Announcement by the public service commission lists J K Andersen of Williamson as chief engineer and chief inspector with a 3500 salary Edward I Allen of Parkersburg and Louis Buchwald of Wheeling as special examiners and inspectors in the workmens compensation division Leo L Stender of Huntington named inspector in the division
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commission
J. K. Andersen
Williamson
Edward I. Allen
Parkersburg
Louis Buchwald
Wheeling
Leo L. Stender
Huntington
Woman Suffrage Bill Signs Illinois Vote for Women
Governor Dunne signed the bill after the general assembly passed it granting Illinois women of legal age the right to vote for all statutory offices in Chicago and Springfield on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Springfield
Dunne
General Assembly
Illinois
The Health Benefit of Yawning and Its Effects
The article explains yawning ventilates the lungs by refreshing residual air, removes foul air, and stimulates nerves. It notes yawning stretches and opens air passages, benefits hearing, and aids overall respiratory health through fuller lung expansion.
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Sternamware
E. F. Randolph & Co., Silversmiths and Jewelers
Catlettsburg
Graham Girl
Bluefield
Irene Kmbrey
Graham
J. R. Derrick
Frank Tyree
Derrick
R. W. Embrey
Paces
Way Department
Norfolk and Western
H. H. Derrick
Windsor
Gravam
Man
Chain Gang
Benefactor
Morrisette
Nuckles
Mennen
Colgate
Honaker
Peaslee-Gaulbert Co
Louisville, Ky
Nixon Paint & Paper Uo
Bluefield, W. Va
Kirschbaum Sian
Am&tiéa
Kirschbaum
London
A. B. Kircchbaum Co
America
E. S. Pedigo Co
Princeton Avenue
Dangerously
Lee County, Va
Weather Forecast
West Virginia
Gary
Taft
Great Chamber of Commerce
Witt
Cis
M. G. Whitlow
W. C. Jones
Postoffice
A. D. Woop
Thornton
Madame Krumpetz
Stone & Supply Company
Martin Buiding
J. D. Shott
Liberty
Lake Liberty
Liberty Credit Co
Princeton Ave
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