West Virginia coal towns defend living standards in Epworth League piece
Prominent coal men rebut a May Epworth Herald article alleging dire conditions in West Virginia mining camps. R. M. Lambie, W. M. Wiley, and John Laing challenge claims, noting modern towns, social events, and community support, and urging balanced reporting.
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Epworth
Epworth Herald
Caal
West ‘Virginia
R. M. Lambie
State Department of Mines
W. At. ‘Wiley
Boone County Coal Corceration
John Laing
Epworth League
Highlands
United States
West Virginis
West Virginia miners praised for living conditions and schooling
A lengthy defense from industry figures disputes a coal village criticism, with Laing asserting 58 years in mining and West Virginia camps as best in sanitation and worker welfare. He cites company baths, graded schools, and high instructor salaries as evidence of better living conditions.
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Hutchinson
United States
Europe
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Department of Mines
West , Virginia
West
West Virginia Coal Miners Deserve Better Treatment, Letter Says
A West Virginia letter defending coal miners rejects reports of poor conditions. It argues miners have running water and sanitary facilities, wages are good, and many professionals are joining the mining ranks. The writer appeals to state intelligence and challenges anyone to prove the claims incorrect.
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Hutchinson
West Virginia
Try
Australian Labor Seeks Dress Plan Clash at Meeting
In Ridney, an electrical trades union debate centers on a member s right to "dress up" for royal greetings during the Duke and Duchess of York visit aboard the Renown. A motion to suspend the lord mayor from the union could impact re election plans as his current term ends.
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Sidney
Electrical Trades Union
Tress
Electrical Workers
Ridney
Duke
Duchess of York
Trades Union
Ron
Mostyn
Degnen's Radio Active Solar Pad Ad Claims Cures
An advertisement touts a Redo-Active pad for myriad ailments including neuritis rheumatism high blood pressure and nervous prostration. It promises no medicine or dieting with a trial offer from Radium Appliance Co Bradbury Building Los Angeles California and notes over 100000 sold.
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Phou‘yands
Degnen
Radium Appliance Co
Bradbury Bldg
Los Angeles
Cal
English Laborite is Fashion Plate
In London the Labor movement shows signs of aging as society notices its leaders at high society weddings. The piece notes “Bad Boy” Labor figures, Beau Brummel style displays, and shifts as Labor, Tory, and Liberal factions respond to a taller image in public events. Peggy Thomas, daughter of J H Thornes, head of the railwaymen’s union and MP, is tied to a wedding that sparked discussion.
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Henry Cavendisse
London
Labor
Nat
Peggy ‘Thomas
J. H. Thornes
Rilwaymen's Brotherhood
Thomas
Parliiament
London fashion notes on party attire at a Metropole wedding
A London fashion writer surveys the dress of politicians at a Hotel Metropole reception. Labour figures Mr Thomas and Mr Henderson receive praise for attire while Baldwin and others draw critique. conservatives and Liberals attend in formal wear as the next generation is cited as being properly raised.
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Etiiter
London
Socialist Party
House of Commons
Labor Party
Butt
Metropolt
Labor
Thomas
Henderson
Jimmy
Baldwin
Lord Birkenhead
U S Millionaire Raps Income Tax Move
American millionaire farmer F Ambrose Clarke announced he will quit England to escape heavy British income tax. He moved from Wanwick Lodge Melton Browbray amid hurried preparations as staff relocated his furniture and horses to avoid tax during a six month stay rule. Clarke cited the tax burden as the reason for his decision after four hunting seasons in England.
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London
F. Ambrose Clarke
England
Mr. Clarke
Britain
Clarke
Wanwick
Melton Browbray
Tess Ha
West Side Woman Hurt in Accident
Mrs. J. M. Priderore of 114 Delaware avenue was struck by a motorcar Friday, suffering broken ribs bruises and minor injuries according to local reports. The incident occurred on the West Side, and her condition was listed as not life threatening.
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West Side
J. M. Priderore
Delawrare Avenue
Fragmentary notice on individuals and a hospital visit
The text describes Mrs. Pridemore at the sidewalk edge after an unspecified incident and taken to a hospital, with reference to her daughter, Mrs. Jones, and other individuals including Mrs. Harden and Ray Hardin, in a fragmented report from a local scene.
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P. Jones
Gasoline Savings Promise Hype Device Offers Profits
An odd promotional item claims a mysterious device can cut gasoline costs and save millions for American motorists. The ad lists E Oliver of 1041 an69 and an authorizing offer promising $75 to $160 profits to owners who participate, urging immediate responses.
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Souly
E. Oliver
Kago St
Milyankes
Winc
Gino
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