Plaint The Miners Appeal For Wage Scale Conference
The document is a historical letter from miners to the state and operators during a wage dispute. It notes coal mining in Virginia and West Virginia, a planned work stoppage after a date, and an invitation to joint conference to adjust grievances. It references a circular sent to the United Mine Workers and officials including J A Richards and Clarke Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
United Mine Workers
Two
Virginias
Virginia
West Virginia
Huntington
J. A. Richards
Clarke Johnson
United Mine Workers of America
May Day Turns to Winter as Thermometer Dips Again
The town awoke to a 34 degree chill with autumn air replacing May warmth. Residents lit fires and bundled up as overcoats and raglans returned, while shop windows showed an odd mix of straw hats and warm garments for a cold morning scene.
Married at Bristol Quiet Home Wedding
A quiet wedding was held at 7 PM in Bristol at W. F. Hendricks 27 James street. Sidney R. Woolwine and Rebecca J. East were married by Rev. W Summers of Mary Street Methodist Church. The couple plans a wedding trip to Bluefield Norfolk and other points. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs R P Woolwine and well known in the city.
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W. F. Hendricks
James Street
Sidney R. Woolwine
Rebecca J. East
W. Summers
Mary Street Methodist Church
W. '. Hendricks
Atkerson
Hendricks
Bristol
Bluefield
Norfolk
Resic
R. Pp. Woolwine
Marriage at Radford Unites Local Editor and Clerk
Mrs Madford wed by Rev L W Irwin at the M Yterian church. Sal lie Floyd Lanier longtime Interstates Advertiser editor of Radford Tribune married Friday to Frank Watson Norfolk and Western railway shipping clerk. The couple will reside in Radford where Mrs Watson continues editing the Radford Tribune. She hails from Statesville North Carolina.
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Madford
L. W. Irwin
Hune
Perienecei
de Sallie Floyd Lanier
Interstates
Radford Tribune
Rank Watson
Norfolk and Western Railway
Radford
Watson
Mail Run Extended to Lynchburg on New Schedule
The mail run from East Radford to Norton has been extended to Lynchburg starting Sunday. Clerks affected include Joseph Corbett George W Dudley former assistant Postmaster at East Radford W H Yphers of Pulaski once Bromley Gap High principal Sidney Wilson of East Radford and G Q Strickler of Salem.
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East Radford
Norton
Lynchburg
Joseph Corbett
W. H. Yphers
Pulaski
Bromley Gap
Washington County
Sidney Wilson
G Q. Strickler
Salem
Bids Sought for Two Story Building with Basement
Bids will be received until Monday for the erection of a two story building with basement. Plans may be examined by calling at the Paris filling station. Bid amounts and details to be provided as required by the bidding authority.
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Emne
Paris
Man Named in Fragmentary Report
An incomplete clipping mentions a 47 year old man with a name fragment WM. SAMETH among scattered lines. No clear event or full identity is provided in the readable text.
Queen Quality Shoe Slogan Ad Note
A playful ad copy praises Queen Quality shoes with lines about a dainty foot and elastic step. The spot links the shoe to charm and favors the Queen Quality brand. It also promotes a J. M. Cigar as guaranteed and pleasing to smokers, noted as a favorite.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Healers For Sore Skin
Advert mentions burns cuts and other wounds that fail to heal without DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve. It claims delayed injuries can still cure and cites a testimonial from H Hardy of Yankee town Ind who says a running leg sore lasting thirty years healed after using the salve. Piles also yield to it. warnings about counterfeits follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
H. ©. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
J M Cigar Ad Claims All‑Season Quality
An advertisement promotes the J. M. cigar as consistently good through winter and summer, inviting readers to try one.
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J. M
Foley's Kidney Cure Cited By Engineer For Kidney Relief
Lima Ohio locomotive engineer Geo H Hanson reports constant engine vibration injured his kidneys until using Foley's Kidney Cure. The ad targets travelers trainmen street car men and teamsters who endure heavy motion and kidney problems.
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Foley
Geo. H. Hanson
Lima
Ohio
Weather Forecast for June Describes Storms and Lightning
June weather warned with cloudbursts and heavy rains. Vulcan storm period centers June 1 to 5 and 22 to 27 with other disturbances causing thunderstorms and tornado risks. Electrical activity likely, solstice downpours, cooler spells, and potential hail in west and central regions. Caution urged against shelter under trees during storms.
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Vulcan
Earthquake Shocks Chattanooga Residents in May Tremor
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Chattanooga Tennessee on May 29 causing excitement and uneasiness. A low rumbling sound accompanied the tremor which lasted several seconds and prompted residents of nearby towns to compare notes. Residents connect the tremor to a recent volcanic eruption in the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
West Indies
Dwelling for Rent Near Store by Huff Andrews & Thomas Co
An eight room dwelling adjacent to Mr. D. G. Lilly's former residence is available for rent and will be ready for occupancy June 1. For terms apply at the Huff Andrews & Thomas Co office promptly.
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D. G. Lilly
Huff, Andrews & Thomas Co
Missing Rat Terrier Named Trixie Sought
Little dark brown rat terrier about one year old and seven pounds went missing on Saturday. She wears a collar with a lock and responds to Trixie. A reward is offered for her return to the office.
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Trixie
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Medicine by Congressman
Champ Clark describes recovering from campaign overwork and nervous strain after taking three bottles of Electric Bitters. He touts the remedy as the best all round medicine sold by druggists at 50c with a guarantee.
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Champ Clark
Missouri
Picturesque route of a new coal railway
The Breaks in the Kentucky Virginia mountains will host a bench cut roadbed for a coal railway serving Wise Dickinson and Buchanan counties. Construction will take two and a half years before a scenic line with observation cars opens. The Big Sandy fishing and local resorts along the route are noted amid historic blasting by early surveying crews.
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Kentucky
Virginia
Wise
Dickinson
Buchanan
Pikeville
Clintwood
Buchanan County
Isaac Walton
Big Sandy
Chicago, Cumberland & Charleston
Baseball Scores From Boston and Brooklyn Matches
On the ball field at Boston Boston the home team scored 5 runs with 9 hits and 1 error while New York had 4 runs 13 hits and 1 error Batteries Malarkey Moran Sparks Bowerman umpire Emslie At Brooklyn Brooklyn S runs 9 hits 1 error Philadelphia no runs 8 hits 2 errors Batteries Newton Ahearn Felix Doom umpire Cantillion
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Boston
New York
Malarkey
Moran
Sparks
Bowerman
Emslie
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Newton
Ahearn
Felix
Doom
Cantillion
Street Duel in Roanoke Ends With Injuries
In Roanoke Virginia on May 29 Ww. Ray land Martin editor of Martins Magazine and A L Marshall conductor fought a street duel with pistols. Marshall fired five shots and Martin three but none hit. Martin was badly injured in the head and Marshall struck him with the pistol butt several times.
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Roanoke
Rayland Martin
Martin’s Magazine
A. L. Marshall
Marshall
Martin
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Great Healer
Ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as fastest cure for ulcers fever sores salt rheum scald head eczema and other skin ailments. Claims relief for piles with pennies price 25 cents at drugstores.
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Bucklen
Earth
Endorsement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers
Alfred Heinze of Quincy Illinois urges others to know about DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as safe non gripe constipation and torpid liver pills. He notes they never gripe or distress and calls them sure and safe.
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DeWitt
Alfred Heinze
Quincy
J. M. Cigar Meets All Requirements
A brief notice notes that the J M cigar meets all requirements and invites readers to try one.
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J. M
Personal News and Local Notes From Bluefield Area
H W Shields visited Bram well yesterday. Mr and Mrs J Y Thornton welcomed a son. L G Toney of Algoma was in the city. Miss Radford of Coopers visited Bluefield friends. Dr and Mrs Zed E Bee were here yesterday. M O A secretary to Roanoke. Mrs J R Tilson and kin went to Pulaski Va. J H Pearson left for a Church of God convention in Moundsville. R B McNutt and Miss Daisy of Princeton visited Bluefield. Mollie Smith returned to Pulaski Va after a visit. W A Swan returned from Appomattox County Va. 22 weekly and expenses offered for men selling specialties. Great Western Mfg Co Parsons Kas. James Reese returned from Bedford County Va to visit parents. Woman's Missionary Society Baptist Church to meet at Mrs M B Easley’s Rogers Street at 3 this afternoon. E Fisher of the Y left yesterday for a visit. Mercer County colored teachers institute begins June 2 at Colored Institute with T C Miller and Virgil A Lewis present. Princeton baseball beat home team in eleven innings 11 to 4. home pitcher Christy struck out 18. West end yard saw a small wreck as three cars derailed when the engineer avoided a person on the track by reversing and applying air.
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H. W. Shields
Bramwell
Boron
J. Y. Thornton
Algoma
J. H. Pearson
Moundsville
Church of God
R. B. McNutt
Daisy
Princeton
Bluefield
Mollie Smith
Pulaski
W. A. Swan
Appomattox County
Great Western Mfg. Co
Parsons, Kas
James Reese
Bedford County
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
M. B. Easley
Rogers Street
Prince Ay. E. Fisher
Ildren
Rela
Mercer County
Colored Teacher’ S Institute
Colored Institute
T. C. Miller
Virgil A. Lewis
Christie
West End
Coal and Wood Delivered by T H Becker
When you need coal and wood call on T H Becker, phone 125. Orders delivered promptly. 1127 tf.
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T. H. Becker
A Lesson in Health and Kidney Cure Claim
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure to purify blood by improving kidney function. It states the product will positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder trouble and strengthens the whole system, with expert advice without charges.
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Foley
Medical Advice on Kidney and Respiratory Aids
A revelation warns that bladder and kidney troubles affect many. If medical aid is possible, Foley's Kidney Cure can help. Foley's Honey and Tar provides safe relief for children and is suited to asthma bronchitis and hoarseness with no certain side effects.
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Foley
Negroes Demand U S Exit Citing Abuses in Rights
In Chattanooga Tennessee a convention of the International Immigration and Commercial Association urged the president and Congress to grant dollars to assist the emigration of African Americans. The petition lists long abuses including denial of social and political recognition and violation of constitutional rights. Bishop Turner of Georgia and the minister to Liberia led the convention.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Rex
Congress
United States
International Immigration and Commercial Association
Turner
Georgia
Liberia
Heard
Thirtieth Dollars For His Life Trial
Westminister May de Stefano was found guilty in circuit court of assault with intent to kill Antonio and Francisco Bonevento after a Christmas morning shooting in Skyesville. Raffalo testified De Stefano fired at Benevento, demanded kneeling, and fled once pursued. Benevento was shot in the lung.
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May de Stefano
Tonio Bonevento
Skyesville
Antonio
Francisco Bonevento
de Stefano
Carroll County
Antonio Benevento
Benevento
Howver
de Steffano
Drowning Man Finds Relief With Kodol Digestive Aid
Geo. E. Marsh of Nocona Texas recalls a five year illness called dyspepsia and desperate cures. He claims Kodol gave immediate relief and, after several bottles, full health. He endorses Kodol as the sole product that mimics natural digestion and cures stomach troubles. Sold by J. L. Crockett.
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Geo
Marsh
Nocona
Texas
J. L. Crockett
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WM. Sameth
Hicks
Crystal Bottling Co
Graham, VA
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Transparent Ice Co
Coal and Woop
J. M.’’ Cigars
Arney M. Cohen
W, VA
J. Baker
Busfeld
R. E. Shirey & CO
Mitchell Transparent
Mitchell Trans Parent Ice Co
Graham, Virginia
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