Beckley Land Company Buys Harner Road Tract For Lots
The South Beckley Land company purchased land on the Harner road from Beaver Coal company and divided it into twelve lots offered for sale. The site fronts the hard road and is near Beckley, touted as an ideal location for home builders with easy city access. The Home Seekers Land and Building company is also improving a nearby tract on Harper road for cemetery use, including driveways and concrete work near two miles, with fence entrances and shrubbery planned. In other news, residents note cemetery space shortages, while several local residents travel for family visits, graduations, and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becklet
South Beckley Land Company
Beaver Coal Company
Beckley
Tata Property
Home Seekers Land and Building Company
Harper Road
Alddr
Awhims Of Nature Menace Polar Flight History
In Louis Me on June 4 192? expert Dreyer recounts the perilous Amundsen polar drift attempt and the near impossibility of return. He notes the 1 in 1000 odds and recalls the wreckage decades later, describing icebound routes and the harsh Arctic environment faced by Amundsen and his companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Keefe, Jr
Louis
Jnne
H. P. Dreyer
Brookfield
Ato
Tromso
Norway
Mundien
van Dreyer
Andres
Alaska
Eng
Ardree
Dreyer
Northland
Hor- Bila
Pole
Amanaden
SeAgerRe
Obituary Notices From Mire and Eugene Harvey
Mire a colored resident of Wash Porter died yesterday at her son’s home. Survived by two sons. Funeral services to be held later. Eugene Harvey an 88 year old colored man died Thursday night at his mother Mrs Henkin Robertaon’s home. He is survived by three daughters. Funeral services to be announced later.
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Calburn
Charleston
Mr. Colburn
Balrmont
Greanbrier County
TE. Combs
Leon Belgen
New York City
Wilam Hy File
Dunville
Wistey Wilkes
Valley of Virginia
Washington
Palladelphi
Saunton
Augusta Military
Lynch, Mars
Als Holdings
Lyon Shepherd Beleen
Melveaty
Thelma Commas
Lilly
Huntington
Mire
Porter
Shea
Eugene Harvey
Henkin Robertaon
Hibby Street
Tsesies Kia
Arctery
Failure to Sink Continues Golf Duel at Inwood
The final 18 holes left Bob Jones and MacFarlane deadlocked at 201 strokes after 72 holes, needing a playoff. Jones missed a crucial three foot putt, handing the title bid to the Scot who fought the tough morning round with steady drives and solid recovery on the final screens.
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Bobwy
Jones
MacFarlane
Nait
Jonas
Inwood
Bob Cruikshank
McFarlane
Mike Brady
Little Jones
Norwegian polar flight plans and tragedy recalled
A Norwegian air expedition to rescue Amundsen Ellsworth flyers outlined three main routes from Spitsbergen Cape Columbia and Green land as authorities discussed relief plans. Captain Otto Sverdrup and Captain Gotfred Hansen participated, depots were placed, and the group mourned Bisworth's father who died in Italy.
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Italy
Newa
O&lo
Jones
Arra Club
The
Gazette
Alliance
Artic
Otta Sverdrup
Gotfred Hansen
Amundsen
Cape Columbia
Pola
Dlarunslon
Patrots
Spitabergen
Greenland
Norway
Serand
Anna
Thriugh
Charcot
Saga
Horter
Aero Club
Bisworth
Heat Wave Strains City Services Across Congested Districts
The heat wave prompted relief efforts with buplneag houses aiding and a scheduled Saturday holiday. Parks and playgrounds reopened to crowds and the street department expanded wagon support to push heat soaked asphalt. No direct heat related deaths were recorded that day, though the situation remained severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturaay
Velvet collared tops and plaid frocks trend in spring fashion
The piece notes velvet collar tops gaining popularity as spring progresses, worn over bright plaid frocks for a pinot effect. It mentions coats with plaid backs, Scottish Highland origins influence, and various new fabric ideas such as soft blue cloth with radiating neckline suckers and a dark brown coat with cube-posed sleeves, reflecting evolving fashion trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finida
Utis
Conte Sein
Heat wave death and city crowds disrupt daily life
A scorching heat wave hit Erie and Wheeling with temperatures up to 110 and 104 degrees. A man committed suicide from the heat. five others jailed. Beasts of crowds gathered at beaches as police dispersed bathing revelers. In Salt Lake City, cool weather and snow were noted with frost damage to crops in Utah and Idaho. Salt Lake water supply received heavy snowfall and temperatures dipped to 44 at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac
Fabrice McHao
Bollea
Columbus Circle
Jane
Erie
Adelph Peterson
Wheeling
Wheatang
Missy Besnie Forsyth
Tnreeaatey
Salt Lake City
Utey
Utah
Idaho
Yellowatone National Park
Weather
Brighton
Famous geisha leaves 10000 yen to Osaka welfare
Osaka June 4 The late renowned geisha Kiyoko Furuta once queen of the geisha in Kyoto left 10 000 yen to the city of Osaka for financial welfare work. She had enjoyed prosperity during her reign and sent the gift as gratitude.
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Osaka
Japan
Kigakys Furuta
Qeoka
Kiyoko
Mir
Co-eds Develop Infant Industry at Teachers College
June 4 report from Syracuse notes co-ed graduates are finding teaching posts easier, reversing last year’s difficulty for bobbed hair graduates. Dean Albert S. Harrel at Teachers College says U.S. produces about 660 million tons of coal annually.
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Byracuse
Albart S. Harel
Toachers' College
Universitey
Senate Approves Revenue Bill Amid Tight Vote
The senate passed a complex tax bill raising gross sales tax to twenty percent with varied rates for goods and utilities. The House followed with a similar margin, while a large conference and debate highlighted strong partisan divisions as delegates urged changes before final enactment.
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Senate
Hdusa
Hose
Ernas Aalpay Nando Phresfenthy
House
Fertha Bis Canden
Haremen
Hershaw
Herolt
Highland
Hare
Hugus
Jockann
Marsh
Nixon
Smith
Ruddarth
Wkin
Willis
Yeha
Heimick
White
Alderson
Balar
Riley
Byrer
Darnall
Devere
Ohnson Ken
Kidd
Teenolits
Patved
Astiwarth
Wroda
Vate
Kend
Robertr
Robinson
Slaughter
HmMith
Berkeley
Shert
Thompsan
Hall of Wezel
Harvay
Hawking
Hays
Lockhart
McCullough
McPherson
Meadows
Mortis
Solins
Reid
Keatley
Ilone Star Beauty Seeks U S Title Amid Policy Clash
The piece reports a heated session where a $52,000 road budget gain spurred coal counties to oppose the measure and delegates from several coal districts sided against the plan. Governor Gere backed a recall of the extraordinary session as lawmakers debated tax changes and road maintenance while the Senate advanced an appropriations bill for 1822 and 1827.
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Fayette
Teean
Kanaivha
Marion McTowell
Othe
Gere
Geome Time Aero
Peventia
Ehles
Senate
Senata
House
Menattie Toes
Ehademan
Ube
Capitol
Mutamebic Bureau
State Road Commission
Tha
Java Sens
Ptate
Tolloworsi State
Potnimag State School
Weat Virginia University
Concord Atfaty Lora
Liberty Platenarymk School
Wrst
Virgintn University
Phyales
Airlx
Muraball Toliare
Katrin
Cherrperkerd Obls Railway Company
Princiee
Hennie
Hoala
Iulon
Atterson, Koa
Dasure
Sralth
Anker
Darnall
House of Delecalen
B. M. Robinson
Sassinn
Keatley
Anderswood
Judiciary Committee
Aiante
Sweden Under Labor Rule Faces No Red Menace
In Stockholm the Red threat is not formidable as Communist groups remain legal and grow. The Social-Democratic party dominates government with 104 of 289 seats, while Communists hold four deputies. Last year union membership rose 16.1 percent to 940,827, locals from 1,445 to 8,810, and the conservative labor vote reached 41.1 percent. The movement pursues gradual reform within legal bounds, avoiding violence.
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Stockholm
Puna
Sweden
United States
Saml
Whic
National Trades Union Organization
Ione In & PoRston
Radtenla
Anow
Swedish Rikedax
Sorial-Democrate Party
Guas
Hjalmar Branting
Thorason
Ailpedag
Court Deadlock Over Marmet Interurban Right of Way
The Charleston area court debates moving the Marmet Interurban line toward the river, with county officials and railroad interests at odds over who pays. Engineers survey ground to locate a feasible right of way, while officials warn delays could stall this year’s work.
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Charleston St Witts
Jawault
Charlertor
Dogan
Charleston
Gre Court
Knony
Nubiia
Marmot
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Peary
Oilverce Tg
Aitom
Royal Hai
Lan
Quebec
Bey
Reece
Ravenne
Delaghtes
Orly
Ommeangain
Jane Bih
Ilone Star Beauty
U. S
National Guard
Ely Aynlnar
Het
Britain
Athena
Dallas
Texas
Elea- Hor Wilkins
Atlantic City
Galveston
Social
Marmet
Ane
Charleston Interurban
O. and
Charmston Interurban
Biggention
Colonel Witdy
Lipone Coal Corporation
Cilizeny
Courwa
Wiley
Sears
Sears Monument Co
Virgina
W. Va
Adeste Fidelis
Associated Glee Clube of America
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Joan Peel
Associated Glee Clubs of America
Columbia Record
Metropolitan Opera
Columbia
Adeste Wdelin
Columbia Phonograph CO
Columbia Records
Ance Brigeda
Patrona
Nate
Capitol ST
Galperin Music Shop
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