Wilson urges tribunal to readjust coal wages and prices
President Wilson proposed to the United Mine Workers a plan for a tribunal to study wages and coal prices, aiming to resume bituminous production. He argued that a 14 percent wage increase should be funded by operators profits and that the public should not bear higher coal prices, while offering an impartial commission to report within 60 days.
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Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Secretary of Labor
Fayette Street To Be Extended Through McCreery Property
Fayette Street extension was authorized by the city council after a survey is ordered and fencing planned along both sides. The move opens the street for the McCreery heirs through their property, providing an outlet long sought by local African American residents. Bills totaling 1836.47 were paid with larger 1934.88 deferred to the next session.
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John Williams
McCreary
Hotel company sues wins verdict against W H St Clair
In Beckley circuit court ten days in, two jury trials. The J A Moffett Hotel Co. lessees of the Beckley Hotel won $569.30 against W H St Clair. personal effects seized on departure were applied to the debt. Divorces granted: Laura B Jones vs Grover C Jones Maggie E Cook vs Hollie F Cook Minnie West vs Tazewell West Mary McClure vs Burton McClure.
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Circuit Court
T. B. Beckwith
C. H. Shufflebarger
Laura B. Jones
Grover C. Jones
Maggie E. Cook
Hollie F. Cook
Minnie West
Tazewell West
Mary McClure
Burton McClure
J. A. Moffett Hotel Co
Beckley Hotel
New Specialty Store by Deardorf-Sisler to Open in Callaway Block
The Deardorf-Sisler company, Huntington merchants, will open a ladies ready to wear store in the Callaway building, formerly White Cross Pharmacy, early next year. It will be the first of its kind, selling only ladies apparel and accessories.
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Deardorf-Sisler Company
Huntington
Callaway
White Cross Pharmacy
Baptist Revival Begins at Local Church Under Rev Hoge
Revival meetings started last Tuesday at the Baptist church led by Rev B Lacy Hoge from Waycross Georgia. Hoge's sermons are described as inspirational and attendance has been strong. The public is urged to attend.
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The
Baptist Church
B. Lacy Hoge
Waycross
Georgia
Hoge
Basis for Wage Negotiation Stance by Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson appeals to miners to resume work and suspend further wage reform efforts. He warns that continued strike harms workers and families, jeopardizes organized labor, and delays government aid to investigations. The message urges individual miners to consider national interests and the broader impact on labor.
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Woodrow Wilson
Coal Miners End Strike Ended and UMWA Votes to Return
The United Mine Workers executive board, with one dissent, accepted President Wilson’s plan for an immediate return to work pending wage settlement by a commission. Telegrams urged 4000 locals to resume immediately. Operators foresee full Wythe field resumption by Friday and normal coal shipments by next Monday. The five week strike halted much of the nation’s industry and affected 100 million inhabitants.
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United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Wythe Fields
Crochet Lace for Gifts From Irish Crochet to Caps and Yokes
A girl skilled in crochet can express devotion by making lace for gifts such as caps trims nightdresses and bags. The picture shows a lovely Irish crochet yoke and a crocheted cap. The work takes time but lasts a lifetime and many patterns are popular for gifts.
Dainty Bonbon Boxes on Display in Shops
Several attractive bonbon boxes are shown among gifts. A round cretonne covered box is lined with plain silk and edged with gold lace. A square silk box features a frill of plaited chiffon, a narrow ribbon vine with tiny roses, and gold lace accents.
Mine Officials Enjoy Banquet
The E. E. White Coal Company hosted a banquet for officials and department heads at the Beckley hotel to foster higher coal production in 1920 while stressing safety and humanity in industry. Attendees included E. E. White and a long list of executives and guests as the company reported over 700000 tons mined with no accident deaths last year.
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E. E. White Coal Company
The
Beckley
Stotesbury
Glen White
Beckley Hotel
White
C. R K. Shahl
E. E. White Company
E. E. White
C. R. Stahl
J. A. Blake
C. H. Beidenmiller
E. B. Wray
Dainty Ribbon Garters Delicate Christmas Adornments
Ribbon garters with satin ribbon, flat elastic, and lace trims are featured as festive accessories. Tiny chiffon roses and rosettes decorate the edges, with narrow ribbon bows and three blossom accents at the centers, creating decorative wear for holiday outfits.
Governor Cornwell Commends Coal Miners for Patriotism
A 1919 letter from Governor Cornwell to John W. Smith of Ingram Branch Coal Company cites workers in West Virginia who kept steady service through a national crisis and Thanksgiving, praising their patriotic effort and noting a copy sent to Fuel Administrator Dr. H. A. Garfield for Federal acknowledgment.
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Governor Cornwell
Ingram Branch Coal Company
John W. Smith
Ingram Branch
West Virginia
United States District Court
Indiapolis
H. A. Garfield
Washington
MO. J. Cornwell
Gilmore Home in Sylvia Burns. Fire Destroys Family House
James R. Gilmore, president of United Mine Workers of District 29, loses five room frame home in Sylvia to a blaze Saturday afternoon. Fire began in kitchen ceiling likely from a stove flare, with a post explosion of shells and dynamite cans from a trunk. Insurance covers about 1,150 of 2,000 loss. no injuries reported, rebuild planned in spring.
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Sylvia
James R. Gilmore
United Mine Workers of
District 29
Mr. Gilmore
Gilmore
Harry M Kean Conner Dead
Harry McKean Conner a prominent mining engineer in northeastern Pennsylvania died December 1 in Canon City Colorado after illness following a heavy cold and grip He was 44 born in East Mauch Chunk and had run a Scranton based consulting practice for five years His wife and three sons survive
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Harry McKean Conner
Pennsylvania
Beckley
Canon City
Colo
Eli T. Conner
Nick Loftus
Conner
Colorado
East Mauch Chunk
Scranton
Christian Church Services and Bible School Schedule
The Bible school starts at 9:45 a.m. State leaders may join Sunday services. Classes cater to all ages. Morning worship at 11 follows the sacrament with a sermon on The Tithe's the Lord's. Junion Endeavor at 2 p.m. Young People's Meeting at 6:30. Evening worship at 7:18. All are invited to attend.
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Bible
Census Reveal More Men In Population Figures
Every census has disclosed the fact that there are more men in the population, highlighting a persistent gender imbalance across regions and age groups. The statement reflects broader demographic trends observed by officials and researchers.
Hearing Set for December 22 in Coal Mine Union Case
About 540 United Mine Workers officials and mine committee members are named in a temporary restraining order by Judge Benjamin F. Keller in Charleston. The order seeks to prevent interference with workers returning to production amid alleged conspiracies to restrict coal supply and interstate distribution. The hearing is scheduled for December 22 at 10 a.m. in federal court.
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United Mine Workers of America
Benjamin F. Keller
United States District Court
Charleston
District 29
District 17
Keller
Lon H. Kelly
Roy Hunt
Daniels
International Board
B. S. Scott
Lawrence Dwyer
United States
Indiapolis
District Court For
District of Indiana
International Union United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Ipoca Meoedunebinetssiyets
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Fayette Street
Council
W. H. St. Clair
Indianapolis
Union
Harry M’kean Conner
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