Memorial campaign collapse and WVU notes
Morgantown WV December reports state a million dollar West Virginia University memorial campaign faltered after a campaign launched by the West Virginia Memorial Council with Ward Systems Company involvement. The council planned funding for initial expenses while a later move sought postponement. bankruptcy proceedings for a separate memorial matter were noted, with no university involvement.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Frank 8. Trotter
West Virginia University
Cianca
McKinney
Fairmont
Ward Systems Company
Chicago
Ward Company
State University
Chain McKinney
Airmint
A. Atepreron
Stanley Cox
Romance on rough road ends in marriage dispute case
Charleston dispatch details McKinley High streetcar man High and Miss Beattice Swinburn wed young but separated after the wedding. The husband sued the girl's parents for damages, court mistrial followed by a $5,000 verdict on retrial. A divorce suit by the wife’s guardian faced a denial and 60 day stay to perfect record. High remains a husband in name only.
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Charleston
W. Va
McKinley High
Miss Beattice Swhiburn
High
Circuit Court
State Supreme Court of Appeals
South American mine sold to North American interests
A South American mining venture has been sold from Morto da Mine to North American interests for about four million dollars. The deal transfers ownership and control of the operation, with money reportedly trading hands in a single transaction.
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South America
Morto da Mine
Grafton Citizen Adverts Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement
A Grafton resident testifies to relief from rheumatic pains backache and kidney disorder after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls morning stiffness weak kidneys and sedimented urine, bought at Union Drug Co., price 60 cents. Ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Grafton
W. M. Wilson
Grand St
Doan
Dean
Wilson
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Advt
Christmas wreaths and gifts spark frantic holiday shoppers
Evening notes describe holly wreaths arriving at 59 cents to 40 cents, Christmas trees selling high, and crowds rushing through shops. A young woman plans to wear sprigs of mistletoe, while others eye bath robes costing around $25. Shoppers fear missing chances in a last step scramble before Christmas.
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Santa Claus
Indy
John
Wife of Rhode Island Governor Dies at White Sulphur
Mrs. R Livingstone Beckman wife of Rhode Island governor died suddenly of heart disease at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia on Monday. Before marriage she was Miss Eleanor Thomas of Zanesville Ohio. Ruy red cross stamps.
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Providence
R. J. Deg
R. Livingstone Beckman
Rhode Island
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Beckman
Eleanor Thomas
Zonesville
Ohio
Manganese Report From Minas Shows Unconfirmed Details
An unconfirmed report from Quelius in Minas Gerais hints at manganese findings or activity in Mangiise nine, with details unclear and awaiting verification. No official confirmation or dates provided.
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Rio Janeiro
Quelius
Minas
Geraes
X Ray Specialist Dies Martyr to His Science
West Orange New Jersey December 22 Dr James T Morehouse aged six for 30 years active in X Ray work died last night a martyr to science He had suffered burns on his left hand with first and second fingers amputated His left side was affected and he had two operations in New York Hospital the last on October 15 He had been in the hospital ever since Roy Phillips to be sentenced for second degree murder New Castle Pa December 22 Judge S P Emery said the crime of Roy Phillips who pleaded guilty to the murder of J C Abraham a traveling salesman was fixed for second degree and sentence will be imposed later.
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West Orange
N. J
Dee
James T. Morehouse
Women Granted Eligibility to Hold Public Office
Boston December 22 In a joint session of the house and senate a constitutional amendment making women eligible to hold public office was adopted unanimously. The measure now permits women to serve in official roles at state and local levels.
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Boston
House
Senate
Cabinet Member's Son Killed by Airplane Propeller
Walter R. Alexander, son of Secretary Alexander of the Commerce Department, was killed instantly at Bolling Field when the propeller of a plane he was preparing to fly struck him on the head. The accident occurred yesterday in Washington.
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Washington
Walter R. Alexander
Alexander
Department of Commerce
Bollingfield
Here
Red Cross Stamp Sale Progress In Taylor County
The Red Cross Christmas Stamp sale in Taylor County advances with Mrs. B Moran coordinating at the post office, volunteers aiding scarce, and stalls in banks and hotels. Campaigns by two local businessmen boosted subscriptions, but broader store and hotel presence could have pushed funds above $2,000 to support tubercular patient care and school education across the county.
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Ted Cross
Tuberculosis League of
West Virginia
Contat
Taylor County Committee
B Moran
Thal
Mears J B
Bradford
Red Cross Stamp Drive Urges Wider Subscriptions in Taylor County
Rotary Club and Fred Malone led a canvass aiming for at least 256 dollars but fell short by almost a hundred. Stamps sales progress well with real values rising. St Augustine's School children have sold over 40 dollars worth. West Virginia aims to raise per capita subscriptions to 5 cents this year, totaling over 1600 dollars for the Tuberculosis League. County urged all groups to buy stamps and donate generously this Christmas season to aid consumptives.
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Rotary Club
Fred Malone
Chamber of Commerce
St Augutine's
West Virginia
Tuberculosis League
Taylor County
Thos
Santa Claus Letters From Children In Dec 1920
Local Christmas requests discuss gifts from Santa including dolls, coats, nuts, candy, bibles and powders. children from Morgan, Poling, Reed and Reed families ask for teddy bears, gloves, books, a BB gun, wagons and a sack of nuts.
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Santa
Santa’ Claus
Brother
Santa Cleo
Broiler
Santa Claus
Mairie Casti Garnett Reed
Saula
Simmons
Notice to creditors at the estate of John W White
All parties having claims against the estate of John W White deceased must present them for adjustment to G Z Bartlett Administrator at 314 Walnut Street Gratz WV promptly.
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John W. White
G. Z. Bartlett
Walnut Street
Gratlton
W. Va
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