June fatal coal mine accidents kill 26 workers state wide
A state monthly report lists 26 fatalities among miners in June 1946, including 23 Americans and 3 foreigners. Most deaths were from roof collapses and coal falls, with several others in mine cars and shaft mishaps across counties like McDowell Raleigh Fayette Kanawha Marion and Logan. Names and locations of the fallen miners are provided in the official tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Sit
State Department
Tings
Taeath
Rich- Band Coal Company
James Hill
Beotch
Central Pocahontas
Harrison
Oliver Miner
Cortright
Cortright-Cornog Fol. + Heries companys. MecDowell
Jonah Adame
Electra
New River
Pocahontas Consolidated
Kanawha
George W. Grass
River Wopie
Costburg- Manawha Mining Company
Tipple
Marion
D. C
Stuteseury No
E. E. White Coal Company
John Primm
Oulaide
Delta
Pocahontas Fuel Company, Inc
Thiaman
Robert James
Tracd
Indian Ridge
United Pocahontas Coal Company
Fayette
R. A. Holatine
Kingston- Pocahontas Coal Company
Logan
Meek Jones
Amertcan
Draper Eagle Coal Company
MacDowell
Robert Howard
Bottom Creek
Bottom Peak Coal and Coke Company
I. W. Semones
Consolidation Coal Company
Wesley Johnson
Gilliam
Gilliam Coal and Coke Company
Frank Fonda
Bravish
Morgantown Gas Coall Company
Bryan Harrison
Eagle Island Cox Company
Burton Seen as Mellon Resignation Successor Under Discussion
Washington discusses rumors that Andrew Mellon will resign as secretary of the treasury. Representative Theo Burton of Ohio is mentioned as his likely successor amid ongoing political chatter and personnel speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Mellon
Washington
Andrew Mellon
Navy fliers face difficulty spotting Hawaii from air
Old timers lead the squadron under Captain S. E. Moses for a planned flight to Honolulu between August and September. Clouds shadow the ocean, making island detection from 1,000 feet tricky. three ships carry 10 tons weight and 1,800 gallons of gasoline.
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Honlulu
Hiawaiian Islands
E. Moses
Honolulu
Navy
Moses
Crotain
Ft Ia
Rogers
Hauwalian
John Rogers
Juhn Tkppers
Oahu
Maut
Coset
Moses Pointe
Federal officers report lull after liquor law cases
United States Commissioner Albert V. Bitzwater presided after a quiet day with two cases. Jakex Jones, colored, held to the next federal grand jury with a $5,000 bond. George Turkey Dills, a well known man, jailed previously on possession charges, set for July 4 hearing with a $5,050 bond.
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Sinese
United States
Albert V. Bitzwater
Hia
Virginia
Jakex Jones
Ile Bond
George
Turkey" Dills
Triangle District
Dare's Mentha Pepsin Stomach Remedy Sells Fast in New Jersey Town
Six thousand bottles were sold last year in a New Jersey town by C A Potterfield and Buslman's two cut rate drug stores. The ad claims quick relief from indigestion, bloating and heartburn, plus cures for dyspepsia gastritis and related symptoms. It touts pleasant taste, says the remedy cleans and steadies the stomach, and promises a tonic that energizes work and sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
C. A. Potterfield
Buslman
Buttiman
Chicago Judge Rules Cabaret Singer Fit Mother In Child Custody
A Chicago judge ruled that cabaret singer Miss Florence Whitman remains fit to raise her orphaned child, rejecting claims that her profession prevents motherhood. The custody decision favored Whitman and removed the child from Mia BE Gray of Quanah Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plorance Whitman
Chicago
Mia
BE. B. Gray
Quanah
Texas
Marriage Licenses Issued in Kanawha County
The county clerk office issued warnings licenses to several couples from Kanawha County yesterday. Sherman Wileen 7 and Edith Marrin 18. Denil Blaker 24 and Gladys Click 28. Inrence Keenney 22 and Priscilla Adkins 18. Henry Buck 21 and Hosea Haynes 21. Don Bond 21 and Ruth Tuton 16. Also noted is mail box attachment to street cars in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Sherman Wileen
Edith Marrin
Kanawhe County
Denil Blaker
Gladys Click
Hoth
Kanawhan County
Inrence Keenney
Priscilla Adkins
Kanawha County
Henry Buck
Hosea Haynes
Don Bond
Ruth Tutaon
Charley Buzzard
Lulu Starkey
Kanawha Coung Bys
Local arrests in Beckley indicate varied charges
Lorenzo Gonzales pleaded guilty in municipal court to theft of 2800 from Jack Mendez at a hotel and was bound over to the grand jury with a 4000 bond. Tom and Ignee Allezas charged with violating city sanitary laws. National Guard member James B. Kincaid's drunken driving trial postponed to July 22. Ralph Tincher received ten days and a 26 bond on two bad check counts and faces a third charge on grand jury consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Gonzales
Beckley
Paebeesas
Marning
Jack Mendez
Tom
Ignee Allezas
James B. Kincaid
National Guard
Ralph Tincher
Repetition of Rioting in Delhi Feared During Bakri Festival
In Delhi on July 15 authorities fear a repeat of last year's rioting as the Bakri festival approaches. Muslims lead a cow through the streets, planning sacrificial use, provoking Hindu objections and calls for police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
India
Tate
Lightning Strikes Plane as Pilot Grounds It Safely
A plane was hit by lightning near the area, but the pilot managed to bring the aircraft down safely. Local authorities warned of unrest after arrests while merchants sought protection against potential riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trate
Mahatma Ghandi
Findus
Mursulmana
Bordeaue
Here
No More Dandruff Slogan Presses Hair Care Claim
An advertisement touts a white way to abolish dandruff and remove the gevim blamed for scalp issues. It promises quick, neat results with Parisian Sege as the best hair and scalp treatment. The ad mentions Slope Hoking scalp and falling hair Scott Brox and lists a price of 4 Rist for Pepiainn Bago W's gum.
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C & Potterfeld
McDowall
Dave Fox
Tug Mine
Mill
Laat Gulf Coat Company
Beauty Service
Marcel
Peoples Store
Charleston
Eta
Kanawha Banking, and
Charleston,w.va
Hawaii
Dare’s Mentha Pepsin
England
Shivar
Pires
Brown Milling and Produce Co
Mendez
Killa
U. & Pat
Serbia
Broad
New York City
Cor
Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Collis P. Huntington
Huntington
Standard
Standard Oil Company
W. Va
EXIDE
Mullen Battery Service Company
Phong! Galperin Music Shop
Capitol St
Attentioa Strand Shoe Hospital
Cherfeaton
Radio Electric Carr & Beck Electric CO
Capitol
Quarrize St
Spencer Moore Co
Fife Street Shoe Shop
Charleston, W. Va
Bread St
Wyoming St
Raton
Kare
Gur
Melvere
J. H. Hudson
Lockamites Capitol Pod
Cherketes
W.va
Inter State Tire CO
McFarland St
Stoney
Fife ST. Cap
Teabante
Royal Remington
Royal Typewriter Agency
Summers St
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