Death Curve at Malden Prompts Action by Local Business Group
Members of the American Business Club of Charleston urged immediate condemnation proceedings to straighten the deadly dead-end curve on the Midland Trail highway near Malden. They called for state road commission action within days and proposed permanent markers once funds are available. A special committee was formed to study the project, and plans for the club’s fall social season were announced.
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State Road Commission
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Ric Buford
Wil- Mandt
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Hawkies
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Hagton
Military ‘School
Southern
Cam E PLC
Durst plans congressional bid in sixth district
Rumors say John S. Durst former state board of control and ex state auditor may seek the Republican nomination in the sixth district next year. He now runs a Florida real estate business and plans a winter there, returning to Charleston in spring to campaign if he runs. The Beckley Democrats praise their mayoral ticket headed by J Hugh Miller and list council and city officers as experienced and committed. A Huntington Advertiser editorial urges good sportsmanship in politics, praising Dr. Harriet B. Jones for calling out poor losers and urging civility across parties and genders.
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John S. Durst
State Board of Control
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Lmenate
Darst
Florida
Charleston
Baltimore
Democrats
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Raleigh Reglater
J. Hugh Miller
Miller
Harry Anderson
Joe L. Smith
Lucian Davis
A. W. Roberts
St. V. Martin
Lessie Phipny
Holroyd McGinnnin
Harriet B. Jones
Clarksburg
Huntington Advertiser
Wood
Wheeling
Dr. Jones
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Ife
Jones
Clarkaburg
Thia
New Corporations Chartered by Secretary of State
Charter of incorporation issued yesterday to the Bluesfeld Bechey Transit Company of Bluefield with 45000 dollars capital. Incorporators listed include Grande Samplers Callie Abshire and Thomas FH Stott of Bluesfield and R C Coffman J W Evans of Bedlay. Power of attorney granted to three men by as many firms per secretary notice. Also notes expulsion of Bolsheviks and industrial output figures in Austria.
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Sharp
Blusfeld-Bechey Transit Company
Bluefield
Grande Samplers
Callie Abshire
Thomas FH. Stott
Blusfield
R. C. Coffman
J. W. Evans
Bedlay
Shar
RB Ts
Miller, Wurttington
Huntington Terminal Corporation
George If. Williamson
Charleston
Miller Ganl Corr Fany
3. A. Yost
Steele Funeral Home
Hauntington
Rev Kirk Named Field Secretary for Civil Reform Union
Rev. L P Kirk of St Albans, former pastor of Laing Memorial M B Church, was appointed field secretary of the American Civil Reform Union of Cleveland. The national group aims to form welfare circles led by volunteers to safeguard youth. Kirk plans a welfare circle in every West Virginia county seat under Union supervision, with circle leaders circulating literature and mentoring boys and girls. He will coordinate with ministers, churches, Sunday schools, and parent-teacher associations, with headquarters at St Albans.
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Lucian Patne Kirk
L. P. Kirk
St. Albans
Laing Memorial M .B
Clarksburg
American Civils Reform Union of
Cleveland
Kirk
West Virginia
Reform Union
Ald
Darent-teachere
Ausoclasticna
St. Alemans
Widow of Logan Gwinn Receives State Compensation
Mrs. Alice Gwinn widow of Logan Gwinn and leader at Imperial Smokeless Coal was killed in a state boiler accident. The state workmen compensation commission awarded her $30 monthly, to continue until her death or remarriage. Four daughters Laura, Janna, Salile Belle and Eva receive $1 monthly until marriage. Other awards go to Jack Davia lawyer for William and Sparks company at Clarksbury.
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Alice Gwinn
Logan Gwinn
Imperial Smokeless Coal Company
State Workmen Compensation Commission
Amputation Award for Worker At Stonega Coke Plant
James Clayton a miter runner employed by Stonega Coke Company was awarded 16 dollars weekly for 25 weeks after an accident requiring amputation of a finger. The claim covered 80 weeks total with 16 dollars weekly for the initial period.
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James Clayton
Stonega Coke Company
Fire destroys 15500 books in library puzzle room
Fire in a room set aside for crossword puzzle enthusiasts at a public library burned about 15,500 books. Calcutta power plant nearing completion will eventually have a capacity of 100,000 kilowatts.
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Rotherbam
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Calcutta
Aid in the Construction Of Homes Promised to Workers
A fragmentary report notes the parliament of Spain promising housing and cooperatives to laboring people and employees. The brief cites ongoing discussions and potential measures to secure housing for workers.
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Spain
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J. P. Walker
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Pais
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Goodman's
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Goodman Furniture Exchange
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Kanawha County
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