Delegation presses Appalachian Scenic Highway route through mountains
West Virginia Scenic Highway Association delegates arrive in Ashville to urge routing the Appalachian Scenic Highway through mountain regions from White Sulphur Springs to Bluefield and beyond. They argue the path preserves mountains, links feeder roads, and contrasts with a Shenandoah Valley Lee Highway alignment still tied to Virginias historic route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Ashville
Hinton
Liattle Mountain
West
Shenandoah Valley
White Sulphur Springs
Bluefield
Virginia
Old Dominion
Princeton
Alderson
Lewisburg
Shenandoah
Sawers
Kenilworth
Nghuy
Sawyers
Cleveland- Marietta -Ashville-Pigrida
Lake To Florida
United States
Peace Springs
Seven Die In Mountain Bus Crash Near Asheville
Seven people were killed when a bus plunged off a mountain road between Asheville and Burnsville about thirty miles from Asheville. A telephone message to the Asheville Citizen noted seven deaths but could not provide names.
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Ashville
N. C
Here
Burnsville
Route proposal touts scenic appeal of A. S. H. through West Virginia
A Bluefield Chamber of Commerce official promotes the A. S. H. route across Virginia and West Virginia. He claims it avoids coal fields while highlighting Pocahontas coal regions, West Virginia water power projects near Hinton, a planned 30 mile lake and 160 foot dam, and notable sites such as White Sulphur Springs and Alderson’s women’s prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
United States
Pocahontas
Bluefield
West Virginia
Hinton
Alderson
Russell
Tazewell
Virginia
Conrad Brevick
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
No Advantage to Be Given France in War Debt Terms
Washington reports indicate opposition in both administration and Congress to granting France more favorable terms on the four billion dollar war debt than those given to Great Britain. A possible moratorium extension may be considered to help France stabilize finances before payment starts, while others push for settlement on the British basis.
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Washington
Administration
Congressionl Cieces
France
United
Great Britain
French Debt Commission
Paris
Smoot
American Commission
Britain
Borah
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Coolidge
Revival at Narrows Extended Through Week
The Reverend Thomas Priddy announced the Narrows revival will continue through the week due to strong demand. He canceled the Rhodell engagement and said no further engagements will be scheduled until after conference. Priddy noted growth with over fifty conversations Sunday and discussed possible future trips to Florida and Texas.
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Thos. Priddy
Narrows
R 1
Priddy
Bluefield
Rhodell
Florida
Texas
Complaints Over North Mercer Street Conduct Filed
A Negro citizen filed a formal complaint Tuesday with the city board of directors about alleged abuse by white men on north Mercer street. He said Negro women traveling to church were repeatedly berated and that several men were needed to escort a single woman safely to Princeton avenue. He warned that inaction could lead to serious trouble and noted no police presence in the area. The issue was referred to Chief Lewis with orders to stop the practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Directors
Mercer Street
Princeton Avenue
Lewis
Legality of Betting Dog Races Questioned in Kentucky
In Frankfort Kentucky on September 16 Judge Frem D Sampson and the Kentucky Court of Appeals consider the fate of legalized betting on dog races. A decision is expected by next Tuesday. The Erlanger Kennel Club at Erlanger Kentucky faces a restraining injunction over dog race betting across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.
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Frankfort
Kentucky Resta
Frem D. Sampson
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Erlanger Kennel Club
Brlanger
Ohio River
Cincinsheds
Personal note on travel and family visit
Mr. and Mrs. R Mahoney left Tuesday night for London to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Sams. Miss Sarah Comer has returned from a visit with her grandparents at Spriggs North Carolina.
Americans Roll To Easy Davis Cup Victory in Forest Hills
At Forest Hills New York Ric Williams tops Jean Borotra 6-2 6-2 6-2 in a decisive Davis Cup match lifting his status in the national singles championship. Japan and Australia fared poorly as William Tilden and William Johnston won their matches while Rena Lacoste beat Brian Norton in a thrilling set. Surviving players advance to quarterfinals tomorrow.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Jean Borotra
France
Ric
Williams
America
Horatia
Onda
Takeichi Harada
James 0
Anderson
Wallace Johnson
Rena Lacoste
Brian Norton
St. Louis
William T. Tilden
William M. Johnston
Chicago
George Lott
Vincent Richards
Deuce
Harada
News of Colored Folk, Northfork Residents Return Home
Albert McCoy recently discharged from a local hospital and taken home by Mrs. McCoy. Mrs. J C Robinson returns from Thorpe after visiting her sister Mrs. Hairston. Francie Smith accompanies and plans weeks at the Robinson home. Nerissa Long and Marguerite Jetter visit Bluefield guests of Miss Rena Sizer with touring Tazewell County. John Stewart Church sale begins at noon today. Mr and Mrs Washington Mack visit friends in Columbia Pittsburg and Detroit.
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Albert McCoy
Northfork
McCoy
J. C. Robinson
Bedford Street
Thorpe
J. H. Hairston
Francie Smith
Mra Robinson
Nerissa Long
Christiansburg
Prof. Long
Christiansburg Industrial Institute
Marguerite Jetter
Washington
Miss Long
Bluefield
Rena Sizer
Park Street
Tazewell County
Genevieve Lomax
Mrs.Washington Mack
Columbia, Pittsburg
Detroit
French Debt Mission Sails for United States
Havre France Sept 16 Joseph Caillaux head of the French debt mission sails for Washington aboard the Paris with senators and deputies and treasury officials. Caillaux vows to avoid fog or figures and says France is ready to settle.
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M. Caillaux
Washington
Paris
France
Slattery Greb Bout Cancelled by New York Commission
New York boxing commission grants request from Jimmy Slattery and manager Paul Carr to cancel Slattery versus Harry Greb at the Polo Grounds on October 5 due to Slattery needing rest.
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New York
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Paul Carr
Slattery
Harry Greb
Polo Grounds
New York Boxing Commission
Babies Sharing Jail Quarters With Mother
On September 16 Mrs Bianche Moore was released after a liquor charge trial. Her two boys, aged four and sixteenth months, were housed with her in the county jail. Judge Flanery said he did not commit the children or sentence the mother. Leon Hood noted the other infant had been placed with relatives but returned to the mother. Arguments on the petition were set for Judge Woods in circuit court tomorrow morning.
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Bianche Moore
Ac County
W. H. Flanery
Catlettsburg
Daller Leon Hood
Labor leader accused in McNamara trial in Indianapolis
Six workmen testified in Indianapolis that they were threatened by labor leaders to quit a construction job. John J. McNamara, linked to the Los Angeles Times bombing years ago, faces a charge of threatening non union worker Ben Staggenborg on the Elks Club building project. Prosecutor Remy described the actions as intimidation and violence, not a labor war, and noted many witnesses against McNamara.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John J. McNamara
McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Cclty Structural Iron Workers
Ben Staggenborg
Elks’ Club
Staggenborg
A. C. Spotts
Detroit
Staggeenborg
Fred C. Gause
William H .Remy
Marion County
Remy
Ray Shank Kills Wife and Son in Denver Murder Spree
Fifty year old F Shank faces murder charges after killing his wife Marian forty nine and their son Paul nineteen. Ruth Shank twenty one a Denver teacher hid under a bed and escaped as the father pursued with a rifle. A neighbor tackled Shank before he attempted to drown himself and police took him into custody.
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F. Shank
Marian Shank
Paul
Ruth
Denver
C. A. Seguin
Shank
Unwilling to Impair the Prestige World Court
Geneva September 16 The juridical committee of the League of Nations assembly referred the Danish plan for a conciliation board attached to the world court to a later session. Britain France Holland and Brazil warned against the move saying it would politicize the court and endanger U S adhesion.
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Geneva
World Court of International Justice
United States
Assembly of the League of Nations
Board of Conciliation
World Court
Great Britain
France
Holland
Brazil
M. Limbourge
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Bunions Relief
A two ounce bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil offers rapid pain relief for bunions and soft corns. The ad claims fifteen minutes to dull pain and swelling reduction with several nightly applications, plus money back if unsatisfied. Distributed by Bluefield, East End, and Fairview Pharmacies.
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Bluefield
East End
Fairview Pharmacy
Moone
Bluefield Pharmacy
East End Pharmacy
Pds
White House to host board on aircraft controversy
Washington reports that a special nine member board appointed by the president will meet at the White House to organize and hear the president’s views on the ongoing aircraft dispute. The move follows urging from Acting Secretary Davis and Secretary Wilbur and centers on military air services and Col. William Mitchell.
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White House
Washington
Contro
Versy
Congress
Davis
War Department
Wilbur
Navy
Col
William Mitchell
Army Air Chief
House Aircraft Committee
Anthracite Situation Unchanged Says Lewis
John L. Lewis the international president of the United Mine Workers left Philadelphia for the union offices in Indianapolis. Ellis Searles editor of the Mineworkers Journal remained in charge of the temporary headquarters in Philadelphia after mining had been suspended in the anthracite field.
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Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Ellis Searles
Mineworkers Journal
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Brookey Coal Co
Bowers Old Yard
G. C
A. W. Alden
Tember
North Strest
Bailey Lamber Company
J. B
Martin
Post Office
Appalachian Power Co
Bland St
Elliott's Corner
Bland and
North St
Samuel Turk
Matz Hotel
Fairfax St
N. C. Lasley & Co
Paul Loury
Mercer Garage
Keifer
Wiliott's
Norfolk & Western Railroad Company
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Commerce Street
Federal
Stewart Streets
Everett Massey
Calvary B. Y. P. U
Holder
John Taylor
Jenkin Jones
Luther D. Swatts
Hill Avenue
Taylors
Maple Hill
N. Dow Dillon
Ctty of
Bluefield Insurance Agency
Dillon
Bluefield National Federal
Raleigh
Essex
Bluefield Fair Grounds
Mystic Shrine
Bent Kedem
Charleston
Rep
Lor
Roanoke
Nixon
Roanokest
Wyrick
Wallona
J. W. Haley Weet
Virginian Hotel
J. B. Eades
Guenpet
Harry L. Greenspon
Aliff Transfer Co
Bluefield Ave
Thomas St
Bluefield Hardware Co
Jas. G. Lity, Agt
Commercial Bank
W. Va
Altamont
Mercer Funeral Home
Bland Street
International League
Ben-Tone
Pocahontas Pharmacy
Flat Top Drug CO
R. L. Morris
Bluefield, W. Va
WM. H. Carr
Osteopath
Coal & Coke
Res
I. Miller
R. Norris Williams
Long
Jetter
John Stewart Church
Ray Shank
A. F. Tinsley Manufacturing Jeweler
Federal St. Bluefield, W. VA
Easley-Perkins & Co
Temple of Fashion
Goodykoontz Drug CO
Three Good Drug Stores
Gillette
Bluefield Ravnue
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