Christians Garb and Coal Miners Strife in Monongahela Valley
A historic column notes competing miners unions in Western Pennsylvania. The National Miners Union challenges the United Mine Workers, seen as radical and political, while UMW struggles to reform. Counsel for Appalachian Power targets federal authority over a New River project, arguing streams here lack navigability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers Union
Per
Monongahela Valley
Pennsylvania
Ohio
National Miners Union
Appalachian Power Co
Federal Power Commission
Virginia Mountains
New River
Kanawha Falls
West Virginia
State Line
Virginia
Kanawha
Federal Commission
Miami Optimsism Raised by Racing Bill At Hialeah Park
Miami rejoices as the legislature legalizes dog and horse racing and pari mutuel wagering, with Frank J. Bruen and Joseph Widener stating $1,000,000 in improvements at Hialeah Park. Promises stir across Florida with tax boosts, new licenses, and a push for broader racing expansion despite organized opposition and church objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Doyle EB. Carlton
Bayfront Park
Ior
Martin Whelan
Miami Racing Association
Hialeah Park
Frank J. Bruen
Hla- Jeah
Joseph Widener
New York
Miami Jockey Club Board
Barclay Warburton
Racing Association
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Jacksonville
E. 0. Heath
Inset
Miai Jockey Club Board
Neys
Florida
Heatwave scorches Midwest and Northeast with record highs
Lake Michigan area in Chicago and suburbs recorded a peak of 94 degrees the worst in the Windy City since 1872. Sioux City, Iowa, saw showers that broke a four day heat spell, the hottest mid-June in four decades. Cherokee Oklahoma hit 112 in sun. Farther east temperatures rose to the high 80s along the Atlantic seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Burbs
Windy City
Sioux City
Iowa
Iowa Weather Bureau
Cherokee
Okla
Atlantic Seaboard
New York Cartoonist Seeks Protection from Vanderbilt Threats
Peter Arno, noted New York cartoonist, asks for protection after alleging threats from Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. He claims danger and appeals for police protection as Chief J M Arkley in Reno reports the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Arno
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Ladily Harn
J. M. Arkley
Reno, New
Local Figures Prominent at Coffman-Fisher Co.
A listing highlights executives and attendees including T. J. Lodgedon, BH. L. Sayres, C. Isner, King H. J. Richmond, W. M. McWilliams, Roy Thorn, C. H. Menear, J. H. Shingleton, John Ellington Jr., J. B. Kimmel, and Coffman-Fisher Co. personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Lodgedon
L. Sayres
C. Isner
King H. J. Richmond
W. M. McWilliams
Roy Thorn
C. H. Menear
J. H. Shingleton
John Ellington, Jr
J. B. Kimmel
Coffman-Fisher Co
Tornado Kills John Smith in Hayfield Iowa
A tornado near Hayfield Iowa killed 40 year old John Smith of Kanawha and injured two coworkers in a small building. Smith's body was carried a distance by the twister and searchers needed hours to locate it while Jack Dewald was injured and Ed Nelson escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayfield
John Smith
Kanawha
Smith
Jack Dewald
Nelson
Trustees Sale Notices for Washington Properties in Taylor WV
Four deeds of trust dated 1926 1929 and 1930 executed by Roscoe C Washington and wife Sarah J Washington to W Merle Watkins trustee. Sale set for July 11 1981 at 2 pm at Taylor County Court House front door. Two tracts: Gratton city land extension of Thayer street known as Zeke Marple property and a second tract on Northwestern Turnpike Court House district. Terms: cash.
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Rudolph County
Randolph County
Taylor County
West Virginia
Roscoe C. Washington
Sarah J. Washington
W. Merle | Watkins
Taylor ‘County
Sarah J. ‘Washington
A. A
Fetterman and Pruntytown
Webb Washington
Gratton
Thayer Street
Zeke Marple
Court House
W. Merle
Trustes
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Grafton Daily Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Grafton
W. VA
Associated Press
Ealuaively
Christ
United Mine Workers
Poe's
Boston
Bbc
B. F. Poe
West Va
Trip Capone
Bill Spurs
Sam
Aimee MacPherson
Union of States
Heath
Dade County
Navy
U. S. Navy
America
Ed. Reese
Hancock County
Tenn
William J. Froelich
United States Attorn
al Capone
Peepee
Evansville
Parrish Realty
Jarrett Building
Oldsmobile
Ile
Standard Garage Company
Walnut
Maple
Grafton, W.va
Sentinel Classsea
Sentinel
West Main Street
Lawson
Washington Street
Bath
East Main St
Pearl St
Park Cottage
ABC
Singer
Warder Avenue
Outfit
Helmet Corp
Cincinnati
Dayton
Pracht
Tepals Log Gabin
Park
Wien Wire Road
Bailey's
Grady
Rogers
Troy Hartman
Elkin
Arctic
Citadel
East Main Street
B. & O Signal Office
H. L. Logedon
Minnesota
Georgia
George II
England
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