Coal Concern Gives Annual Yard Awards
The Killarney Smoke Jess coal company held August 21 yard judging for white and colored sections. First prize whites went to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Canterbury. second to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Oliver. third to Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Kroger. Colored section first prize to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. second to Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Bales. third tied between Mr. and Mrs. W. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Page.
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Killarney
Sind
Lewis Canterbury
W. Oliver
T. A. Kroger
UL Dent
Henry Smith
Jasper Bales
W. Clayton
Henry Page
Fourth Annual Safety Meet Plans Take Shape in West Virginia
Charlesias West Virginia August 2 8 The fourth annual safety meet scheduled for September 6 and 7 features mine rescue contests first aid events and a potential coal mine explosion display at latchley field Officials from state and district coal associations and the National Mine Rescue Association will attend a Charleston hotel banquet and a breakfast for Governor Conley Local candidates district inspectors and various operators are invited to participate in the regional elimination contests and demonstrations
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Ascinted
Charlesias
W.va
Phos
Sanital
Priday
Suunay
Safedy
Quare Shale
West
BR. ML
Limbie
State Department
Vitacs
Latchley Field
National
On Bonil
District Nine
German Town Seeks Restitution From Heist of Redag
Chemnitz reports that Tarthau in Saxony authorities demand restoration of a large redag stolen from the town hall last May Day. The seized value will go to the lower treasury.
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Germany
Tarthau
Saxony
Incomplete list of local supporters and couples named
A fragmented OCR item lists numerous individuals and couples acknowledged for their efforts including Mr. and Mrs. tree Better Mes and Mies Wo R Morefield Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and several others such as Mrs. Bertie Seth and Mr. and Mrs. G Meadows.
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Tree
Better
Morefield
Hughes
Hall
Oney
Oshinski
Bertie Seth
Carl Linder
Mos
Me Kinney
Lilly
D. A. Stneler
Meadows
Deputy Harsh Detains Black Woman Over Capias
Deputy J A Green questioned Hattie a Black woman at the sheriff's desk. A capias caused her arrest and imprisonment after failing probation terms. She read Jody Otarn's capitis for probationers and quoted fears of returning to Beckley.
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J. A. Green
Michenne
Green
Aj Capias
Hattie
Hatfie
Jody Otarn
Ste Tata
Rhodes
Beckley
Herk
Capia
Deaths Halt Famous Feud in Western Kentucky
In western Kentucky the McCloy Turk feud ends after a duel outside a hardware store. L. Turk allegedly killed John McCloy and wounded his son-in-law following alleged mistreatment of McCloy’s daughter. Turk was wounded in the exchange and left in critical condition.
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Associated Press
McCloy
L. Turk
Turk
Meloy
Turk Tay
Fran
New Addition Aids Shady Springs High School
A new 61 seat addition to Shady Springs High School at Glen Hedrick will open September 9, replacing the old auditorium. The basement houses a complete agricultural department with training and exhibition space. Enrollment is expected around 200 pupils on opening day. teachers listed include Bauer Carpenter Baltz Barnes Cline Dillon Sala Westfall Parker and principal Parker.
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Shady Springs
Glen Hedrick
Minyes Kh. Bauer
Nellie Carpenter
Katharyn Baltv
Elizabeth Barnes
Hazel Cline Dillon
Redbert Sala
Carrie Parker
Fay Harper
Edwin Longanecker
Randolph Norton
Robert Sala
OG. Westfall
George Mo Parker
Air Derbies Those Women Race Across the Nation
Kansas City witnesses the national women’s air derby as 14 pilots depart Santa Monica bound for Cleveland with 15 of 20 starters passing through the city. Refueling and maintenance pause amid strong winds as crews cheer and officials oversee the race.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Santa Monica
Clevelid
Ohio
American
Miers
East St Louis
Imere
Frank Co Copeland
Clight
Lady Birds
Fieldsuttaches
St. Louis
Washington
Commerce Department
Cleveland
Edward P. Howard
Raselie
Blanche Noyes
Santa Monies
Calif
Wichita
Kaa
Fier
Brother of Local Man Paralysis Victim in Summers County
Joseph Mo Williams, brother of a local man, suffered paralysis and collapsed in the office of Dr. Bigeny in Hinton yesterday afternoon. Summers County records say the incident was reported to Justice of the Peace Jumping Prave. Citizens note concern for his condition as 73 year old Gormerhy, a former resident of Berkley, was listed in the surrounding chatter.
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Joseph Mo Williams
Prave
Summers County
Brook
George WL
Beckley
Bigeny
Hinton
Willis
Mer. Willing
Ob Gormerhy
Berkley
Britain Presses for Bigger Reparations Share at Hague Conference
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Snowden declares the British delegation has exhausted patience in demanding a larger British share of wartime reparations. He calls for a clear decision with allies, while stressing Britain will not accept Germany bearing further sacrifice. A London report notes Cosmo Hamilton’s remarks on English cinema trends, contrasting with current reparations discussions.
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Associated Press
the Hague
Rte
Philip Snowden
Hague
Henry Jaspar
Hyeat Short
Germany
Great Britain
London
Cosmo Hamilton
Mnicheon
Onion
Hally Swood
Silent Thins
Sally
Cold Brother
Stimson Head Naval Parley Debates Delegation
Washington August reports say Secretary Stimson is expected to lead the American delegation to the naval parley under consideration by Dawes and McDonald. No decision on conference date or venue, London discussed as a possible site late this year or early next year. Ambassadors Dawes and Gibson likely to join the delegation with roles tied to the League of Nations preparatory commission.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Slintson
Dawes
McDonald
State
Navy
London
Stinson
Hugh S. Gibson
Velgion
Teat
League of Nations
Bank Handles Snead Estate
Jackson Smith, county court clerk, named Raleigh County Bank as administrator of the late Clayton C. Snead estate of Fast Gulf. Bond set at 35000 dollars. Snead died by suicide in a Charleston hotel on August 17. he reportedly held 38000 dollars in life insurance payable to his estate.
Possible Insurance Beneficiaries Linked to Embezzlement
The article notes possible additional insurance policies with his children listed as beneficiaries and small real estate holdings. It mentions plans to cancel estate assets and an embezzlement figure from a Burial Fund association where Socad is treasurer. It also suggests policies held by Snead may lapse soon due to nonpayment.
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Socad
Snead
Fire Damage Totaling Nearly Half A Million In Spokane
A blaze swept through a lumber yard, sanitarium, and multiple houses in Spokane causing damage estimated between 450 000 and 500 000. The fire began last night in a lumber pile and spread rapidly due to a gale like wind, destroying a dozen structures and facilities including a lumber company yard.
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Associated Press
Spokane
Parisians try first class fare on second class subways
A distorted fragment notes Parisian readers attempting to ride subways by pasting first class tickets onto second class fares. It claims ten thousand people are caught daily and fined, with little detail on enforcement or outcomes.
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Paris
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the Iron Mask
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General Insurance Rail
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H. U, Sloan
DR. Powers
Buckley
le Grand
Clay Flour & Feed CO
Beckley, W. VA
Balanca
Willy Overland
Teledo
Whippet
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