Chautauqua Guarantors Meet for Weekly Program Events
A meeting of local Chautauqua guarantors is set for Monday at 7 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce to plan an extensive ticket drive. The week features children's hours, lectures, concerts by Metropolitan Orchestra, dramatic performances, and notable speakers including Dr. Mead Dr. Jordan and Dr. Blake with a Mikado finale and radio demonstration. A French gown with red chenille roses caused a New York sensation recently.
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Chautauqua
Chamber of Commerce
Dunbar
Elwood T. Bailey
Nilda M. Archer
George W. Mead
Metropolitan Orchestra
Children's Hour
John B. Ratto
Miss Her
Dr. Mead
Charles G. Jordan
Miss Alcher
Frederic C. Blake
Ward
Lillian Johnston Company
Lillian Johnston
Charles
Medbury
Miss Archer
Ao Iinterpretation
Jesse H. Holmes
Knight Mae- Grenor
Alix Inert
Edna Wallace
New York
Humbug Circus Rehearsal Promises Big County Event
Last night the first group rehearsal for the Humbug Circus was held in the big tent. Costumes have arrived and preparations are nearing completion for the event advertised as The Biggest Celebration in McDowell County. A Ford touring car is to be given away on closing day with each circus ticket entering a chance. Tickets are sold by nearly all county Post members to ensure broad participation before showtime.
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McDowell County
Welch
Welch Briefs Outline Local Movements and Events
Wedgewood acquires EB C Brasley property now occupied by Judge Counts. Counts rents Peamer property and will move. Decoration work on business and public buildings to start. All businesses and homes urged to display Old Glory on the Fourth. American Legion holds meeting finalizing arena plans and lists entertainers. Town youngsters stage wrestling bouts. A Welch fire drill is held. City council final meeting Friday. newly elected board to organize next two years. First Presbyterian choir to meet for practice. Dr L L Belcher to represent Rotary Club at diamond ring presentation tonight in Sharon PA.
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W. Wedgewood
EB. C. Brasley
G. L. Counts
Judge Counts
Peamer
American Legion
L. L. Belcher
Sharon
Welch Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs I J Rhodes and daughters Missea CE Elizabeth and Catherine spend the week at White Sulphur Springs. Mrs Henry H Riley and son Henry Jr expected home today after a month in Port Valley Ga. Mrs Hanna Harman of Cincinnati visits relatives here. Miss Lorraine Barley and Floise Beavers return from Abingdon Va. Mrs John Summers and son Jack visit relatives in Abingdon. Dr J L Belcheria of Wheeling attends state dental board session with his son Harold. D J Strother leaves for New York to sail for Europe. Strother couple to spend about two months on the continent.
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I. J. Rhodes
J. L. Belcheria
Wheeling
State Dental Board
Dr. Belcher
Harold
D. J. ¥. Strother
New York
Europe
Mrs. Strother
Continent
German New Guinea Shows Development
The Administrator in Sydney reported revival in development and population growth in German New Guinea after the Australian federal government adopted land settlement and mining ordinances. He cited the native problem as the most pressing issue and noted laws to protect natives and educate native children as key to solutions. He observed Chinese traders increasing control in commerce while Japanese and Malays bring fewer families, and described a native artisans league.
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Sydney
German New Guinea
New Guinea
The Coronado Case Threatens Labor Unions Rights
The June 5 1922 U S Supreme Court ruling in United Mine Workers of America vs Coronado Coal Co Arkansas is seen as a test of legislative protection for unions. Leaders warn the decision opens a path for employers to sue unions and their funds after lockouts or strikes, urging Congress to act to shield unions.
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Cleveland
Supreme Court of the United States
United Mine Workers of America
Coronado Coal Company of Arkansas
Es Labor
Labor Organization i
Great Britain
Coronado
Coronado Coal Company
International Union
District Union of the
Court of Appeals
District Union No. 21
Supreme Court of
State of Arkansas
Baskins
Acta
Taft
House of Lords
England
Taff Vale Co
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Justice Farwell
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Clayton
Supreme Court
Bar
United States
Congress
Nado
Organized Labor Tone
Herrin Pumpmen to Return to Work at Madison Mines
Madison Coal Company president W. J. Moorehead announced that pump men and maintenance crews at three Madison Coal Company mines near Carterville will return to work tomorrow after a stoppage caused by placards, gunfire, and union talks. Illinois mine workers president Frank Farrington telegrammed officials to keep followers away from shafts. No action yet at Peabody Coal Company mines.
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Associated Press
Herrin
Lit
Madison Coal Company
Carterville
W. J. Moorehead
Moorehead
Frank Farrington
Illinois Mine Workers
Peabody Coal Company
Mr. Moorehead
Jaeger News Notes Highlight Local Visits and Injuries
C R Carter of Northfork visited town Saturday. A Murphy was kicked injuring the knee while shoeing a horse and is nearly recovered. C A Bridges dived at the old swimming hole and suffered a scalp wound. Mrs R T Martin visits Clintwood Va for three to four weeks. W B Jennings returns from Cincinnati and plans travel to Santo Domingo. Local church pastor assists at Roderfield meeting Dr Vest from Betsy Lane visits. Mrs J Parsell and family visit Mrs F B Steinke. Jaeger Herald by the local church pastor makes its debut and is welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Carter
Northfork
A. Murphy
C. A. Bridges
Jaeger Herald
Marion to Celebrate Centenary Birth of City
Noted national figures including President Harding and General Pershing are expected for Marion centennial observances July 2 to 5. Activities include religious services, a Chautauqua Pavilion program, a children's horse show, fireworks, a mammoth parade, a state American Legion convention, a barbecue, a downtown speaking program, and a pageant written by Miss Eleanor M. Freeland.
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Marion
Harding
John J. Pershing
Hanford MacNider
American Legion
Chautaqua Pavillon
American Legion Post
Legion
Fairground
Eleanor M. Freeland
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Moses Hyman
Welch and Saeger
West Virginia
Payne Building
Wm. Ritter
Lbr. Co
Harry Coal Co
Via Realty Co
Keystone Bottling
Welch Insurance Agency
Elkhorn Valley Grocery Co
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Keystone Land Co
Poca Fuel Co
Bluefield Supply Company
American Coal Company
Slill Motor Company
First National Bank of Welch
Pocahontas Fuel
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Bank of Wyoming Bowles Company
Ioo
Atlantic Smokeless Coal Co
Union Trust Company
Coal Black Coal Co
Tug River Auto Company
Wood-Sullivan Coal Co
C. Ho Meade Coal Co
Bankers Pocahontas C. Co
Safety Pocahontas Coal Co
Batley Lumber Co
Winifrede Thecker Coal Co
Sanitary Bottling Co
Welch Lumber Co
Home Construction Co
Wrinceton Power Co
Pond Creek Realty Co
Kroll-Lita Coal Co
Hazard Coal Company
Premier Coal Company
Tommy Creek Coal Co
First National Bank of Stone
Karlston Coal Co
Ingram Branch Coal
Bank of Day
Bluefield National Bank
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Silk Seam Collieries Co
Northfork Community Garage
L Ale-Smith Island Creek Coal Co
Pocahontas Fuel Common
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Jeane T. Mann
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Mer
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H. R. Hawthorne
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Tidewater
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Cutie
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Humbug Circus
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First Presbyterian Church
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Tionans
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Welch, W. VA
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TNT
McDowell County National Bank
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