Conditions of the Past Two Years Confirmed in Mining Talks
After nearly two weeks of talks, coal operators and United Mine Workers in the Pittsburg district reaffirmed the wage scale in effect since 1906 and made it operative for two more years. About 35 000 miners are affected as settlements remove wage disputes and allow freer mining though ore shipments to lakes may be delayed. A separate notice dissolves the Northwest Supply and Construction Co and requires a May 23 stockholders meeting with dissolution approved by majority stockholders. Still another notice announces a license application to sell liquor at 11 Snefield Avenue, Inefield, Mercer County, from May 1, 1908 to June 30, 1909.
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United Mine Workers
Pittsburg
Bluefield
Mercer County
West Virginia
Sid County
Snefield Avenue
Inefield
West Virginis
Bailey
Dissolution Notice for Climax Electrical Supply Company
On May 23 1908 the directors unanimously voted to dissolve the Climax Electrical Supply and Construction Company at a meeting called for that purpose. The resolution states that in the judgment of the board it is advisable and in the best interests of the company to dissolve.
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Climax Electrical Supply and Construction Company
Tragic self murder in Rusell county man slashes throat at home
Charley Purcell a 50 year old farmer in Copper Creek Rusell county killed himself by slashing his throat five times in view of his wife after completing his morning chores. He walked through the house leaving a blood trail and died soon after. His action is linked to mental strain from his son's death years earlier and a brother’s similar fate.
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Charlie Purcell
Razor
Son
Lower
Clinch Valley Division
Charley Purcell
Copper Creek
Castlewood
Russell County
Purcell
Turcell
Joe
J. M. Purcell
Texas
Last Meeting of Year of Pierian Society at Bluefield High
The Pierian Literary Society of Bluefield High School held its final meeting of the school year with eighth grade guests. Arnold Emmons was elected president and Meta Jordan vice president. Programs included songs, dialogues, readings, music, and a debate on steam versus electricity.
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Pierian Literary Society
Bluefield High School
Arnold Emmons
Meta Jordan
Olive Johnson
William Wade
Song
America
Janie Drinkard
Willie Hall
Quartette
Budwiser
Fortner
Snyder
McA
Shooting on Raleigh Street Leaves Man Wounded
A shooting affray on Raleigh near Stewart last night around eight o clock left Jimmy Grubb with a thigh wound. Dick Turner, a saloon clerk, fired after an earlier pool hall dispute with Grubb escalating from heated words to gunfire. Turner fled the scene and police were unable to locate him quickly.
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Raleigh Street
Stewart
Jimmy Grubb
Dick Turner
Goodwin
Miller
Zimmy
Turner
Grubb
Zemy
Negro officers arrested in Keystone for shoe theft
Two Negro men Manuel Hightop and Tom Cobbs were arrested in Keystone on charges of stealing 36 pairs of shoes from a Norfolk and Western freight car. An agent recovered 28 pairs and aims to recover seven more. The pair are jailed at Welch awaiting further action.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Keystone
Manuel Hightop
Tom Cobbs
Norfolk and Western
Hightop
Cobba
Jal
Welch
Asa
Lightning Kills Virginia Farmer and Child in Yard
Shilo Bishop, a farmer from near Christiansburg Virginia, was struck by lightning while his three children stood nearby under a tree. One child was knocked senseless but recovered, others unharmed. A year ago a man named Reed died similarly nearby. Bishop leaves a wife and three children.
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Shilo Bishop
Christiansburg
Reed
Bishop
Reopen Jed Coal and Coke Mine Sought in McDowell
Jed Coal and Coke Company seeks a circuit court permit to reopen its mine closed Thursday by Chief Mine Inspector James W. Paul for marsh gas. The case is set for Monday with the attorney general’s office and Mr Paul expected as lead witness for the commonwealth.
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Jed Coal Arid Coke Company
James W. Paul
Circuit Court
McDowell County
Paul
Commonwealth
Olympic Games Begin In London With Track Events
London May 29 It is doubtful many know the Olympics have begun with racquet sports already. The golf events at Deal and Sandwich follow, then track and field start July 13. British trials are in the Stadium tomorrow with several noted runners and field events. prospects praise American sprinters if J W Morton cannot regain form.
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London
Deal
Sandwich
Edward
George
Greece
Athens
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
J. P. George
E. H. Montagu
J. W. Morton
Final Interment of George Clinton to be Held in Kingston
The body of George Clinton, former vice president and New York governor, arrives in Kingston for reburial after nearly a century in Washington’s Congressional Cemetery. Tomorrow Senator David J. Hill will deliver an oration in honor of Clinton’s achievements, with the final interment set for Monday as part of Kingston’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
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Kingston
N. Y
George Clinton
United States
New York
Congressional
Washington
David J. Hill
Clinton
Harness on sale at Bland Street business 119
Notice promotes handmade harnesses guaranteed for satisfaction at the Bland Street shop, calling readers to examine the stock. Also includes old advertisements for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup, and an endorsement for Kodol products sold by druggists.
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A. P. Brown
Bland Street
No. 119
DeWitt
Kennedy
Great reduction on clothing at J. L. Hortons
Local ad announces heavy discounts on men and boys hats shoes and gents furnishings plus ladies waists and skirts with a 25 cent savings per dollar. Address listed as 20 Bland Street.
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J. L. Horton
Bland Street
Tomato Plants Sold by Fallon Florist in Roanoke
Transplanted tomato plants are shipped the day an order is received. Fallon Florist of Roanoke Virginia offers per 100 plant pricing.
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Fallon
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Copyrt
Chicago
Virginia
Bens Ome
Princeton Avenue
The
Bluefield Restaurant
S. M. Smith Insurance Agency
L. G. Toney
Edward Cooper
H. C. Donaldson
Sec
M. Smith
Kelly & Moyer
W. VA
Compton Bros., Dentists
State Bank Building
Bluefield, W. VA
Compto- Bros
Blulfield
W, VA
West Va
W. P. Hawley
H. A. Wilth
H. A. Wilson
Jed Coal and Coke Company
Artistic Stieff
Stieff
Shaw and Stieff
Main Street
Lynchburg, VA
C. W. Whitmore
Alford
Bluefield Bottling Company
the Home Furniture Co
W. E & EL. Shufflebarger
R. L. Morris
Hamberlains
Booker & Crenshaw
Kelly & Moyer Building
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