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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

5

Mine strike tension prompts restraining order in Adena

Pittsburgh Coal Company obtained a federal restraining order against John Cinque, president of a UMW subdistrict, after weeks of unrest in Adena and Jet, where 200 miners marched the streets and 600 gathered to beat a worker. The hearing for a larger injunction was set for next Thursday as local officials sought state troop aid.

Pittsburgh Coal Company Columbus Ohio Hirth Ohto Benson Hough John Cinane United Mine Workers Coal Company Adena Jet Fergon County Nalittenanct Intr Robeyville Cinque F. A. Gibson Donahey Goye Bheriit v. T. Alligon Jefferson County Aepu

New Face Powder MELLO GLO Promoted for Youth Tone

The advertisement touts MELLO GLO as a popular new shade youth color. It claims perspiration resistance, non drying effects, and a French process for smoother skin. The powder supposedly lasts longer, does not clog pores, and promises satisfying cosmetic results.

Postal Receipts Show Increases This June

The first 15 days of June yielded 24 021.86 in local postal receipts, a 22 percent rise, or 4464.19 more than the same period last June, announced yesterday by Postmasters Echols. A Norfolk Virginia postcard mailed 19 years, one month, and five days ago reached Lee and Company, successors to Steele and Payne of Charleston.

Jarvis Held to Jury on Liquor Charge in Charleston

C. Jarvis of Charleston was held under $500 bond to answer to the next federal grand jury on a liquor possession charge. He appeared before United States Commissioner Albert V. Fitzwater yesterday. A note on Poland mentions heavy tonnage moving from mine to seaport and a lumber freight car shortage delaying building.

Jarvis Charleston United States Albert V. Fitzwater AE Sn Poland

Cities Bid for Safety Event

Three cities contend to host the second annual state safety day under the state department of mines. Huntington and Morgantown compete, with Bluefield also eyeing the August meeting while Pittsburgh hosts the September event.

Department of Mines Huntington Morgantown Bluefield Pittaburgh West Virginia

Meeting location hints shift to southern city this year

In informed circles the second meeting is eyed for a Mercer county town with Blue holding influence. It is anticipated the event will be in a southern state city and in 1928 may move to Morgantown depending on arrangements.

Mercer County Morgantown

London Named to Succeed Forbes in Mines Post

Walter London, assistant to United States Bureau of Mines chief William Forbes, is rumored to succeed Forbes after a farewell banquet in Huntington. Forbes resigns to become safety engineer for New England Fuel & Transportation, likely moving to Fairmont, West Virginia.

Walter London Willam H. Forbes United States Bureau of Mines Bir. Forbes Huntington London Forbes New England Fuel & Transportation Company Fairmont W. Va Robert M. Lamble West, Virginia

Miner tragedy and medical progress loom over losses

The write up notes 2,500 lives lost annually in mining and predicts future reductions through medical advances. It mentions Charley Hackney injured in a Charleston street accident treated at Charleston General Hospital. It also references the trial of B D Stermond related to an incident at State and Summoors streets and a statement by L Jorden of 323 Summers Street.

Hackney Ina Charley Hackney Charleston Street Charleston General Hospital B.D. Stermond State and Summoors Streets L. Jorden Summers Street

Coal loadings show decrease in weekly totals

Washington June 16 Coal loadings for the week ended June 4 totaled 139,572 cars, down 14,178 from last year. Freight loadings reached 911,288 cars, down 43,586. Miscellaneous 346,328 down 2,183. merchandise and less than carload lots 227,510 down 6,945. grain 34,415 down 418. livestock 28,605 up 3,406. forest products 64,420 down 4,440. coke 10,371 down 1,177.

Washington Americmn Pathway Association

Wertz to Name City Committees Next Monday

Mayor Wertz said he would appoint the rest of the council standing committees at next Monday's meeting. Only street and ordinance committees have been named so far, and a traffic committee is likely to be created.

Wertz

Mrs Virginia Howard Receives Passport to Visit Europe

Mrs Virginia Howard of Queizine street has obtained a passport through the district clerk's office to travel to European countries aboard the Caronia.

Virginia, Howard Queizine Street Europe

Mc Coy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promise Gains

Advertisement touts Mc Coy's Cod Liver Oil Compound tablets as a quick way for underweight men and women to gain energy and pounds. Claims include 5 to 15 pound gains in 30 to 42 days with a money back guarantee. Sold for 60 cents at Scott Bros and other druggists.

McCoy BeCoy Thowa Alberta Rogers McCoy’s Scott Bros C. A. Potterfield Perso

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