Grand Old Man of Elks Visits Bluefield Lodge
A 79 year old Elks founder known as Dad Norris arrived at Bluefield Lodge with a history rich in Elkdom. He will speak tonight about the Jolly Corks founding days and the origin of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
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Elrs’ National House
Bedford
Norrin
Order of Elks
Bluefield Lodge
Dad” Norris
Jolly Corks
The
Elks
Jolly Corka
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Nottis
Erie
Clrena
Pad” Norris
All Good Elks
Buffaloes
Jolly Corkk
Wilke Wan
Buffalo
Providence, R, L
Dad” Morris
Rockford
New York
Dad
Thirty Three Dead Belief Expressed Superintendent
The report continues from the first page detailing a mine disaster scene with heavy smoke and wreckage. Investigations indicate the electric lighting system failed, steam pipes broke, and darkness enveloped the pit. Repairs may restore power within hours as crews from the local traction company and nearby mines assist.
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Ant
Traction Company
James Romeo Released on Bond in $509 Amount
James Romeo, charged with attempted murder of John Bévilacqua, was released on bond of 509 pending a preliminary hearing. He told The Daily Telegraph that his wife had left home for three days with Bévilacqua, which he described as untrue, though he claimed Bévilacqua had pressed his wife to stay away and had appeared at their home on several occasions.
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James Tronnea
John Bévilacqua
Romeo
Daily Telegraph
Bevilacqua
Bluefield
Discussing Merits of New Presbytery Formation
A meeting at Westminster Presbyterian Church explored forming a new presbytery for churches along the Norfolk and Western line to join the West Virginia Synod. About 100 attendees from Williamson Welch Northfork Bramwell Matoaka Princeton Huntington and others heard officials discuss options and next steps with votes by local churches pending.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Norfolk and Western
West Virginia Synod
Fastara
Williamson
Welch
Northfork
Bramwell
Matoaka Princeton
Rev. T. &. Young
Roanoke
Montgomery
Reavy
J. A. Trostle
Merrer Couity
Montgomery Presbytery
Synod of Virginia
McDowell County
Abingdon
Appalachian Synod
Wag
Wahabi Tribesmen Lose Three Hundred in Battle
Despatch from Jeddaf reports Kingdom of the Redjax forces defeated Wahabi tribesmen near Coito Egypt. Redjax troops reportedly killed 300 Wahabi and suffered one killed and thirty wounded in Sunday action.
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Coito
Egypt
Jeddaf
Arguments In Oregon School Case Concluded
The U.S. Supreme Court heard final oral arguments on whether Oregon's eight to sixteen year old compulsory education law is constitutional. Justices pressed questions on state control over education, labor rights, property and personal liberty, and parental authority, while counsel for Oregon argued for conditions justifying the law and cautioned federal noninterference.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Oregon
Tower Court
Nurmi Record Tied by Jose Ray in Columbian Mile
Jose Ray of the YMCA miler tied Paavo Nurmi's indoor mile mark by winning the Columbian mile at Madison Square Garden. Ray clocked 4 22 to match Nurmi's 4 22 record set at the 1471 Armory. Gwynn Spoonmaker won a two foot handicap at New York University, besting Jackson Scholz as Glyntple sprint finals ended in a photo finish.
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New York
Mar
Joie Ray
Timois Athletic Club
Paavo Nurmi
Knights of Columbus
Madiyon Square
Marale
Gwynn Spoonmaker
New York University
Jackson V. Scholz
National Conference of Coal Operators Proposed
March 17 in Cleveland a national conference of coal operators will be held to urge the United Mine Workers of America to accept wage reductions. The proposal aims to coordinate industry action and negotiate reduced costs amid labor pressures.
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Neveland
Cleveland
United Ming Workers of America
Four-State Conference on Operators Fails to Form
A planned four state conference of operators collapsed as Illinois and Indiana participants did not join. Ohio and western Pennsylvania operators expressed intent to proceed, with discussions among Ohio leaders and Warden of Pittsburg coal interests and Guthrie of Billman Coal on a national planning conference. Operators warn idle mines will persist without a roughly thirty percent wage reduction, with rumors of a general shutdown of upton mines around April 1.
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Ohio
Western Pennsylvania
Illinois
Indiana
A. A. Augustus
W. G. Warden
Pittsburg Coal Company
FT. W. Guthrie
Billman Coal and Coke Company
Upton
Exhumation planned for Mrs Lillian Gienke in Medina
Medina Ohio March 17 The body of Mrs Lillian Gienke who with her husband Fred Gienke and his sister Mrs Sophie Habel died in a poisoning case and sickened fourteen others will be exhumed Prosecutor Seymour said after questioning Richard and Fred Glenke Jr and after city chemist Curtis found no poison in a cup found at the Glenke home The inquiry centers on a demented woman with a killing mania and the suspect will be questioned after arrest
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Medina
Ohio
Tillian Gienke
Humsband
Fred Gienke
Sophie Habel
Idneas
Seymour
Richard
Fred Glenke, Jr
B. G. Curtis
Elyria
Pofenger
Readjustment of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway
New York reports that the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway plans a drastic readjustment of its financial structure to address severe losses. Protective committees for stock and bond holders have been formed and will work with management to develop a plan to be submitted soon.
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New York
Chicago, Milwaukee and Stwu
Northwest
Lord Curzon’s Condition Described Satisfactory
London report states Lord Curzon’s condition is satisfactory and he is said to be quieter after the bulletin issued tonight by his physician.
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Lord Curzon
London
Mar
Samuel Childs Dies in Hospital Forming National Restaurant Chain
Samuel Shan non Childs, 62, co founder of the Childs restaurant chain, died in a private sanitarium after weeks of illness. Born April 4, 1863 in Franking Ridge New Jersey he moved from civil engineering to food service in 1887 and 1889 started a small restaurant string with his brother William. The enterprise grew to widespread white tiled fronts across the country and into Canada. He is survived by Emma F. Childs te Alward his wife of 1896 two daughters Mrs. Lawrence MacGregor Lola Childs and three brothers active in the company.
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New York
Mar
Samuel Shannon Childs
William
Canada
Childs
Upper
Long Island
Lawrence MacGregor
Lola Childs
Child Company
Wages Cut One Third For Coal Miners In Pa
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on March 17 a wage cut of about 33 percent took effect for several thousand miners in independent coal and coke companies in the Connellsville non union field. Many firms return to the 1917 scale with five dollars per day for certain labor and seven fifty for another class under 1920 scale. Companies named include W J Rainey Inc and others announcing the reduction.
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Uniontown
Connellsville
W. J. Rainey, Inc
Fat Reduction Pills Offer Slender Promise
Advert explains Marinola based tablets sold for one dollar to reduce fat without exercise or dieting. Claims tailor to overfat individuals, available via druggists or direct mail from Marmoti Co, Detroit, Michigan. Targets general public with bold health claim and easy purchase path.
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Marmoti Co
General Motors
Detroit
Mich
Coal firms contest 1917 scale on Connellsville field
The Washington Coal and Coke Company Hillman Coal and Coke Company and the Oliver and Snyder Steel Company report the 1917 scale is broadly in effect for independent operators on the Connellsville field. Plants run on a restricted basis and refuse to market constraints.
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Washington Coal and Coke Corpany
Hillman Coal and Coke Company
Oliver and Snyder Steal Company
Connellsville
Mellon says he has taken no position on united dry bill
Richmond Va March 17 Secretary Mellon stated here tonight he had informed Governor Pinchot in reply to his telegram that he had taken no position regarding the united dry bill pending in the Pennsylvania legislature.
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Richmond
Mellon
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
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Nortis Springs Pleasant
Blusfield
Riggleman
United States Bureau of Mines
Pittsburg
State Department of Mines
Charleston
Barrackville
Otheresthy
Pairmont
Widle
Baltintura and Ohio
Fairmont
Itlerlor
Buffalo Creek
Jamison Coal Company
Greensburg, Co
Atils Corporation
Bethlehem Corporation
United States Bureau of Miles
Walrmont's
Bureau
James Romeo
Jose Ray
National Conference OF Coal Operators
Athletic Union
Naiisook
Army & Navy
Princeton Avenue
Bluefeld, W. Va
Lillian Gienke
Samuel
United Dry Bill
Manhattan
Steckler
Tinecton, Ave
Bluefield, W. Va
Mart Seba
Marx Clothes
Rialto Theatre
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