Coal strike ends in Northern West Virginia operations
In Fairmont on August 18 the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association reported a complete end to the coal strike as many major operators signed separate contracts with the United Mine Workers. The breakdown of joint talks allowed individual signings while Keeney refused a nonpenalty pledge for miners who switched to open shops, with production resuming across the region and coal prices expected to stabilize through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Keeney
Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association
Fairmont
Consolidation Coal Company
West Virginia Eld
West Virginia
Contreet
Frank Keeney
Charleston
Consol
Keesney
Yt Ia
Robinson
Clark
Northern
Coal Operators’ Association
C. Frank Keeney
United Mine Workers of America
Patrick Bukeley
Ostrict No
oThe
West Virginia Coal Operators Association
Cleveland
Chile
United Mine Workers
United ‘Mine Workers of America
Morgan Family Reunion at Fairmont WV Draws Nearly 500
The Morgan reunion at Traction Park Fairmont West Virginia drew close to 500 Morgans and relatives for a full day of events. Officers were elected, Oak Grove won the next reunion site, and speakers including M E Morgan and French Morgan highlighted a day of worship, speeches, dinner, and a large reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Traction Park
Morgan
M. E. Morgan
Artha Morgan Grose
Leota Morgan Berry
Tragtton Park
Fred B. Cannon
Morgans
James Morgan
J. W Clair
Oak Grove
French Morgan
Washington, D. C
M. B. Morgan
Morgan Monument
Rivenville
New Postage Designs Defended by Official
Washington Aug 18 W Irving Glover third assistant postmaster general replied to criticisms about proposed postage stamp design changes. He said changes rise from service needs not collector desires, noting thousands of letters from postal employees urging more distinct designs and colors to reduce errors and revenue loss from misreads and cancellations.
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Hirger
Washington
Franklin
Glover
W. Irving Glover
Postal Service
Farmers urged to plant resistant wheat amid flag smut spread
Washington officials warn mid western wheat regions face rising flag smut losses as spores spread from Illinois to Missouri. Experts advocate fall planting of resistant varieties such as Red Rock and Kanred, note windborne dispersal and questionable quarantine effectiveness, and urge farmers near infected areas to obtain recommended seeds and rotate crops to curb the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
St. Louis
Missouri
Australia
Mammoth
Department States
Department
Strike Hopes Centered Upon New York Meeting
Chicago Aug 18 AP A potential end to the shopmen strike arose as train crews walked off the job and railheads plus union leaders met in New York to pursue peace. Western railways reported a return to near normal service with resumed crews and on time trains as discussions continued.
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Chicago
A.P
Far West
New York
Southern Pacific
Coal firms sign with mine union in West Virginia
A list of coal companies from Morgantown Fairmont Clarksburg and surrounding areas sign with the Mine Union and prepare to start work immediately. Firms include Consolidation Coal Co Penn Coal Co Fort Pitt Coal Co Fairmont by product and several smaller operators across Monongalia Harrison and surrounding counties plus Pittsburgh and Connellsville interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine Union
Gilbert & Davis Coal Co
Morgantown
W. Va
Cleveland & Morgsubows Coal Co
Pursglove Coal Mining Co
Hubert D.sh Coal Co
Lumberport
Virana Coal Co
W.va
Soper-Mitchell Coal Co
Warner Colleries Co
Maidsville
Nina
Cleveland
C. Dawson Coal Co
Clarksburg
Consumers Fuel Co
Bertha and Downs
Pittsburgh
Guston Run Coal Co
Clinton Coal Co
Bingamon Valley Coal Co
Fairmont
Fairmont Coal Co
Four States Coal Co
Paget Fork Coal Co
Ww. Va
Fort Pitt Coal Co
Clarksbur, Va
Fairwayn’ Coal Co
Montfair Gas Coal Co
Virginia & Pittsburgh Coal Co
Clark Companies
Mack Coal Co
Shinnston
The
Brady Coal Corporation
Lost Creek Coal Co
Dale Coal Co
Meadowbrook
Fairmont-Chicago Coal
Mt. Clair Coal Co
Mt. Clare
Vaeminele Gas Coal Co
Gypsy Wa
Corona Coal Co
Liberty Mining Co
Randall, W. Va
Ort Clark Coal Co
T. J. Parrish Coal Co
Clarks
Connellsville Hy-Grade Coal Co
McWhorter
Peoria Coal Co
Shinnaton
Clearwater Coal Co
Despard Fuel Coal Co
Fairmout
TRY ALLEN NEXT FOR TREASON AT CHARLES TOWN
Walter Allen faces treason charges in connection with a miners march in southern West Virginia last year and will be tried in Charles Town circuit court starting Monday. Bail motions covered nine defendants, with Petrey and Covert posting bonds and Holstein, Mankenship, and others involved in related indictments. Court sought funds for witnesses and trial costs, while local social notes list parish visits and daily activities of residents around Grafton and Truevilles.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Walter Allen
West Virginia
Wote
Willian Petrey
United Mine Workers
Charley Covert
Trason
John Gore
Blair Mountain
Elmer Blankenship
Edgar Holstein
Petrey
Holstein
Mankenship
Gore
Johnnburn
Adyott
Allen
Grateful Miner Joy Follows Cecil Coal Strike Settlement
In Cecil, Oak Grove, miners celebrate the coal strike settlement with boisterous cheers and gunfire, mistaken for a battle by outsiders. The community notes road project hopes in the county and comments on local tax and school progress under Mr. Armstron g. A corn roast hosted by John Watkins and family featured games, singing, and stories amid regional social life.
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W. W. McDaniel
Cecil
Herrin
Tilnels
South Grafton
Park
Our Sun School
Armatrong
John, Watkins
Waa
Mary Virginia
Lorelia Weaver
Euphana
Ellaabeoh
Chelatine
Washington
Alma Ford
Pascal
Leon P
Baltimore
Liability Assumed for MHY 000 Equipment Trust Routes
The issuer assumes liability for the interest and principal of MHY 000 in equipment trust routes. The securities will be used to finance the purchase of new stock.
Clifton man pleads guilty in town attack case
Clifton Wellsburg West Virginia A P William White Oliver arraigned in court next day on charges stemming from an attack on the Clifton nine at tonville July 17 in weather Duval and a number of her men were killed he pleaded guilty will be sentenced later
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Wellsburg
W. Va
A.P
William White
Oliver
Cliftonnine
Tonville
Witherif Duval
Guy
New Refrigerator Installed at R L Clark General Store
A new triple plate glass show case refrigerator with end air light for the cooling mechanism is mounted in front of R L Clark general merchandise on East Main Street. It holds meats butter and portable goods at freezing temperatures with continuous brine circulation and a large ice crusher built in the basement for rapid ice preparation. The unit aims to keep meats fresh and attract customers with improved display and service.
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Sost Monern
R. L. Clark General Merchaise
East Mainstr
Louis
Clay
Local Personalities Visit Grafton For Day
Numerous residents from Booths Or district Wickwire Route 2 Mt Pleasa Pruntytown and surrounding areas travel to Grafton for business and shopping. Visitors include Mrs A Carder J F Cheneworth George Myres J H Payne Sydney Johnson and others enjoying city errands and social calls.
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A. Carder
Booths
William Brows
Wickwire
A. J. Bennett
Tore Thomas
Mt. Pleasa
Grafton
W. T. Bell
George Myres
Thornton
Tod
F. Wiles
Pruntytown
J. F. Cheneworth
Clty
George Nill
Fetter
Mrs. Sutherland
Bailey
Clifford
Don White
St. Albans
Arline
McGraw Agenu
J.D. McCartney
Glade
James Squires
Pile Creek
Bupl
Murray Mayo
LL. Turner
Ness
E. Dunham
J. H. Payne
Henry Trader
Sydney Johnson and Son
Ley Falls
Eh. Swisher
Gratton
Thtternoon
Rose Lewin
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Nor'n West WA
Morgan Morgan
Aes
Eweh
Revon
Monongahela
N.Y
West
Allied Coal Co
Fleming Mine
Ocan Mine
Savarla Coal Co
Arkwright Coal Co
Davis & Manley
Monongah
Lonnie Watkins
Georgia Frank
Samuel
Byron Armstrong
Christine Ford
Westerman
Mattie Phillips
McConkey
C. B. Singer
Lillie Morris
White Day
Gorge Frank
W. Davis
L. B. Weaver
Rollang
Clifton M
Gin Oliver
R. L. Clark
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