Navy Dept Opens Bids for 600000 Tons Coal for Hampton Roads
Beckley West Virginia May 20 Special bids opened in Washington for more than 600000 tons of bituminous coal to supply Navy needs for twelve months starting July 1. Contracts include 150000 tons and 80000 tons for delivery to Hampton Roads with gross ton prices and freight at 2.50 per ton, while a 166000 ton contract drew several bids from Coal Company Castner Curran Bullitt Atwater Blake and others with prices from 4.43 to 4.76 per ton after freight and commission adjustments. Additional bids included 80000 ton contract with prices ranging from 4.78 to 5.26 per ton, all on gross ton delivered at Hampton Roads.
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Beckley
W. Va
Washington
Navy Department of Special
West Virginia
Navy Standard
Hampton Roads
Ee Coal Company
Castner Curran & Bullitt
William C. Atwater
Blake
Independent Coal Corporation Broadway
New York
Rafael Rios
Minter Fuel Co
L. A. Snead Co
Flat Top Fuel Co
Onn Ae
Stover
Flat Top
White Oak Coal Co
Keelace & Co
Consumers’ Coal Co
Central Pocahontas Coal Co
Eerann Seeree Corporation
Esapeake and Virginia Coal Co
Fort Dearborn Fuel Co
C. G. Blake
Leckie Coal Co
Maryland Coal and Coke Co
Enemies of Prohibition Win Twofold Victory
In Madison Wisconsin on May 20 the assembly approved a referendum for 1926 to modify the Volstead act by 61 to 34 and adopted a memorial urging Congress to call a constitutional convention to repeal the eighteenth amendment by 48 to 38. Assemblyman Carl Koenig proposed milk as beer substitute but was silenced by pro beer cries. Also note NY Public Library visits exceed 8000 daily.
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Madison
Wis
Congress
House
Meggers
Carl Koenig
Indications of Move to Abolish Trade Body Reported
The document cites indications of an effort to abolish a trade body and notes such action could prompt an anti trust investigation. It argues the resolutions would not authorize compulsory evidence production.
Commission to probe health effects of Ethyl gasoline
Washington May 20 conference led by Surgeon General Cumming calls for a seven member panel of chemical medicine physiology and industrial hygiene experts to study the health hazards of tetraethyl lead fuel. The panel would prepare a public report by January next and be funded from public money.
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Washington
General Cumming
Public Health Service
Wise
Ethyl Gas Corporation
Cumming
Januar
American Federation of Labor
Army
Navy
Plans for Memorial Day observance in Bluefield outlined
The Forty and Eight Society preps final Memorial Day plans for Bluefield with a Colonial Theatre service and cemetery ceremonies. C Pulsifer chairs the committee and will present the program tonight. The American Legion leads the event, inviting all patriotic citizens to participate.
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Forty and Eight Society
American Legion Memorial Committee
Bluefield
C. Pulsifer
Colonial Theatre
American Legion
Harrison leads West Virginia Baptists in Renova session
Toney Harrison of Clarksburg was reelected president of the West Virginia Baptist convention in Renova. W. Va. The group elected W. W. Trent of Elkins vice president Mrs. T. C. Johnson of Charleston second vice president Rev W. C. Harrold of Moundsville secretary E. H. Flynn of Parkersburg treasurer J. H. Knopp of Parkersburg auditor. The convention discussed raising Broaddus College to a four year college and its consolidation with Alderson Baptist Academy. The institution will remain intact. The convention closes with a youth service and a Tri State region car tour.
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Renova
W. Va
Toney Harison
Clarksburg
West Virginia Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church
W. W. Trent
Elkins
T. C. Johnson
Charleston
W. C. Harrold
Moundsville
E. H. Flynn
Parkersborg
J. H. Knopp
Parkersburg
Broaddus College
Alderson Baptist Academy
Alderson
Tri-State
Kenova Chamber of Commerce
Keystone High School Graduation Exercises
The Keystone High School graduating class of twenty two received diplomas at a Wednesday night ceremony in the Keystone Methodist church auditorium. Principal speaker Dr George West Diehl of Concord College Athens distributed the diplomas, introduced by Prof H G Houston. Four musical numbers and several recitations pleased the audience.
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Keystone High School
Keystone Methodist Church
George West Diehl
Concord College
Athens
H. G. Houston
Oil and Tool House at Kimball Burned
The Norfolk and Western oil and tool house in Kimball, a frame structure, was totally destroyed by fire on Wednesday night. Loss estimated at $4,000. Fire started by spontaneous combustion. Welch fire department responded quickly and kept flames confined to the structure.
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Norfolk and Western Oil and Tool House
Kimball
Welch Fire Department
Oil
Radio Program Guide Highlights Eastern Daylight Saving Time
A dense listing of evening and late night broadcasts across cities and stations. Programs include orchestras, recitals, reviews, and dance bands with times from 7 PM to 1 AM. Notable entries feature Atwater Kent Artists, Rambac, Detestere organ recital, and Mayflower Orchestra among others.
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Atwater Kent
F. M
Adveroent Kdka
BAST
Rambac
Silent Stations Schedule and Varying Time Zone Program Notes
The clipping lists multiple radio time blocks across Central Mountain Pacific and Pacific zones with program titles and orchestras. It mentions KOA Denver Calgary KGW Portland and silent stations with station management reserving right to alter programs. The fragments reference The Wren, Hickmans Orchestra, and various 600 PM to 1000 PM slots on Thursday.
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KOA
Denver
Calgary
Campbell
Victiatet
Reskie
Goarlan
Hickmans Orchestra
Soo” State Mementa Kgw
Portland
Iorum Orchestre
Thirteen Men Indicted in Landmark John Billy Case
The report notes thirteen men indicted amid a heated courtroom scene in which Attorney Knapp denounces unlawful conduct and pleads for law and order, urging the jury to return a not guilty verdict.
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John Billy Story
Knapp
Rebel Leader Abd El Krim Boosts Forces in Morocco Drive
Paris reports Abd El Krim's forces on the Ow river have grown from 20 to a larger contingent as he prepares a push toward Ouezzan. Communists and extreme Socialists are said to back his movement, aiming to destabilize the Painleve government as the chamber of deputies convenes next Monday.
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Paris
Morocco
Abd- El-Krim
Ouezzan
France
Abd-El-Krim
Riff
Painleve
Chamber of Deputies
Abd-El-Krimm
Chamber of Deputes
Republicans urged to start 1926 victory drive in Philadelphia
Chairman Butler of the Republican National Committee urged workers in Philadelphia to begin organizing now for 1926 congressional wins to support President Coolidge's program. He warned against Democratic tactics and called for a strong, nationwide party framework and greater party membership to secure a decisive GOP majority.
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Philadelphia
Repubcan
Butler
Republican National Committee
Union League
Coolidge
Senate
House
Republican Party
Douli
Past wisdom and tradition guide a changing generation
An editorial argues that knowledge from the past remains essential to present security and progress. It cites Washington and the framers as exemplars, then notes local church and club notices, including Union Baptist Church on Belcher Street, Widow’s and Widowers’ Club plans, Roy Scott Post meeting, and local social updates.
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Washington
Feeney
Object not like body of an infant discovered in Oak Grove Heights
Reports of a buried object described as the body of an infant stirred talk in the city. Police investigated the scene and exhumed the mound finding an unseen body part resembling a decimed skin while noting blood stained rags suggesting possible staging of a tragedy.
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Oak Grove Heights
N. D. Dillon
Chief Dillon
Wilbert Robinson Named President of Dodgers
New York reports say Wilbert Robinson, ten year manager of the Brooklyn club, will be installed early next week as president of the Dodgers succeeding Charles H. Ebbets. The news appears to be well founded among baseball men.
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New York
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Charles H. Ebbets
Stolen unset diamonds and jewelry in Chicago robberies
Two downtown heists netted unset diamonds and other valuables valued well over 100000. Four men attacked Julius Heinsius, jeweler, on Capitol building premises and fled with diamonds worth 855000 to 860000. A separate raid on Madison Street offices yielded diamonds valued 25000 to 50000 after pistol threats. one robber named Frank Monasco was later captured after sprinting eleven floors. Police also investigated a bank embezzlement by Northwestern State Bank teller Albert Patryas, who admitted losses and planned further thefts and defenses.
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Chicago
Julius Heinsius
Capitol Building
Madison Street
Frank Monasco
Albert Patryas
Northwestern State Bank
Confederacy Veterans Move to Discontinue Reunions
Dallas Texas May 20 Veterans of the Confederacy prepared to surrender to their final reunion time A proposal to discontinue the annual reunions because of advancing age and to hold departmental reunions instead was made at the thirty fifth reunion opening today The plan will be discussed in detail tomorrow
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U. C
Dallas
Texas
Veterans of the Confederacy
Assailant Sought After Maine Cottage Shooting
Bloodhounds traced a gunman who wounded Mrs Emma Towns and abducted her niece Ada Hayward as a summer cottage on Mararacock Lake was fired upon. About 100 to 200 armed men scoured the Winthrop vicinity before dark seeking the assailant.
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Winthrop
Maine
Emma Towns
Ada Hayward
Mararacock Lake
Stanley Road
Stop Indigestion With Ferraline
Stop Indigestion With Ferraline promises a ten day treatment for stomach disorders at a reduced price. If the first bottle fails to prove benefits, the druggist offers a full refund. The ad touts Ferraline as Nature's mineral water treatment for digestion and related issues.
Civic Club Seeks Help for Local Civic Problems
The delegate expresses gratitude for sales success and invites all residents to a meeting on Thursday May 21 with Mrs Nellie Wynn on Melcher street at 4 o'clock to discuss civic welfare and solve local issues.
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Nellie Wynn
Melcher Street
Great Preacher Rev Moore Draws Crowds at Jones Street Church
An enthusiastic audience attended the Jones Street Christian church meeting last night. Rev Moore, small in stature, proved himself a powerful preacher and skilled orator, well versed in the word of God. His sermons are said to be uplifting and helpful.
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Jones Street Christian Church
Moore
Mercer County Alumni Meeting Tonight at Genoa Avenue School
The Mercer County Branch of the Alumni Association of Bluefield Institute will meet tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the Genoa Avenue Graded School. Percy G. Howard is president and Heath Harvey secretary.
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Mercer County
Alumni Association of
Bluefield Institute
Genoa Avenue
Percy G. Howard
Heath Harvey
Taft Urges Informed Public Opinion at Chamber Dedication
Chief Justice Taft addressed the Chamber of Commerce at the dedication of its new headquarters, urging business leaders to inform and engage the public. He warned against citizen lethargy and stressed the need for active interest and clear facts to form public opinion. The event opened the chamber’s thirteenth annual convention as it called itself the home of American business.
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Washington
Taft
Chamber Commerce of the
United States
Body of Murdered Man Retrieved by Cutter Near Rum Row
New York reports the cutter C G 108 recovered a murdered man found with a weighted canvas burial in the sea near Fhe island. The body showed violent death and no identification. Officials say rum theft and sea battles had been reported for months. Juneau Alaska notes low June temperatures.
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New York
Fhe Island
Coast Guard
C. G.-108
Adlerika advertised to relieve gas and nervousness
A consumer testimonial claims Adlerika stops gas and bloating after years of discomfort. The ad notes relief from abdominal gas and full feeling and cites a signed testimonial from Lela Cook. Local drugstores White Pharmacy Central Pharmacy Rice Drug Co Princeton carried Adlerika.
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Lela Cook
White Pharmacy
Central Pharmacy
Princeton
Rice Drug Co
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Navy Department
Prohibition
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New York Public Library
Ewel
John Hollad
J. W. Waters Co
Federal Street
Bluefield, W. Ya
Memorial
Tony Harrison
West Virginia Baptists
Welch
Graduatin
Kimall
Daily Telegraph
United Press
Wall Ot Journal Review
Ooor Me
Marine
Pratwater
Rocester
Oretentra
Montreal
Benol Soprane
Mark
Univesygee
Woaritteer
Wright
Mayflower Orchestra
Atford
Hee
Cleveland
M—Statler Concert Orchestra
Mivertown
Cincinnati
Tieton
Cooper
Wes
KYW
Arvets
Silvert Orchestra
Vartown Orebanire
Klin
Wed
Won
Gror
RAC
WHUE
G.O.P
Union Baptist Church
Belcher Street
Norfolk and Western Station
Iiceton
Kyle Jeffries
A. T. Hendricks
ROY Scott Post
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Beck Shtreet
James Hairston
Paul Woods
Raleigh
N. C
Woods
Leonore Harris
Woman's Improvement Club
W. O. Moore
Bluefield Woman's Improvement Club
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Dodgers
Boarder
Juneau
Alaska
Mrs
Your Ajax
AJAX
Bluefield Grocery CO
Scires
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