Coal Commission Splits on Wages and Hours
The Wilson appointed coal commission split on wage raises and hours. The majority chaired by Henry M. Robinson and Rembrandt Peale urged a 25 percent wage increase with no change in hours, while John P. White prepared a minority report proposing a seven hour day and about 35 percent raise. The miners' union indicated opposition to the majority plan, awaiting joint talks. The president urged unanimous conclusions, and price adjustments for coal were discussed as a possible follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Henry M. Robinson
Rembrandt Peale
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
William Green
Miners’ Union
Tumulty
White House
White
Mr. Wilson
Licensed to Wed Names in Partial List
A namelist of individuals in a marriage license record includes Arnold Lee Wilson of Atlanta and Elizabeth Rucker of Oxley at ages 27 and 17, plus other couples from Sophia, Rhodell, Ellison, Mt. View, Royal, Woycee and Fireco. The mixed ages and localities reflect a compilation of license applicants and their residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Lee Wilson
Atlanta
Elizabeth Rucker
Oxley
Jackson Maunrce Jessup
Lacey Jane Gray
Sophia
Wilburn Pack
Rhodell
Bertha E. Shrewsbury
Barn
Ralph Lemuel Lilly
Ellison
Alda Beatrice Harvey
Mt. View
James Allen Smith
Ethel Bowles
Royal
Early Parker
Nannie Ross
Woycee
Stanislaw Anitos
Anna Kowalewska
Fireco
Robert Fulp
Caroline Miller
Winding Gulf
Edward Lescenkis
Nellie Zelles
Cranberry
It Is Easy to Convince Men Married to Be Alone
A brief reflective note discusses how some husbands accept solitude as preferable, suggesting social and relational dynamics influence feelings about companionship and independence. The observation hints at broader attitudes toward marriage and personal space.
West Virginia ratifies suffrage amid 34944 dollar session cost
The special legislative session adjourned after ratifying the 19th Amendment and passing an appropriation bill totaling 34944.09. Senator Jesse Bloch traveled from California to vote for suffrage, joining a 15 to 14 Senate tally and a 47 to 40 House approval. The session also enacted charter amendments, sewer and bond measures, and set costs for salaries, mileage, and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Jesse Bloch
Wheeling
California
House
Ravenswood
Martinsburg
Washington
United States
Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
Land transfers and property listings in Raleigh Beckley districts
A series of conveyances and transfers in Raleigh and Beckley area counties shows multiple lot and tract sales. Transactions include Lilly Land Company, G F Stover, Stover to Lilly, and various owners across Paint Creek and Prosperity with values ranging from modest sums to thousands, detailing appurtenances and town district parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. Dunn
Lilly Land Company
Raleigh County
Burke Williams
G. F. Stover
D. Holiday
G. Angle
North Beckley
Lilly Land Co
Little White Stick
Beckley
Lewis Kidd
H. H. Kidd
Paint Creek
Rh. L. Stover
Thomas L. Ward
Town
Owen Smith
W. S. Henderson
Trap Hill
Etta M. Lively King
Benjamin F. Lewis
James French Strother
Rhodesdale
Joe L. Smith
W .H
Property transfers in Raleigh and Beckley areas records
Several deeds recorded with buyers and sellers in Raleigh County and Beckley. Transactions include Foster French Strother to L R Gore for a Rhodesdale lot at 225 dollars and J L Huffman to Beaver Heights for a Beckley lot at 1 dollar. Others show transfers to C L Heab erlin at 3000 dollars and to W M Wol ford at 4700 dollars. Additional parcels are listed for Go Watkins Centre ration area at 108 dollars, and various Lilly Law Company additions with prices 185 150 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Callaway Et al
James Brady
Go Watkins
Sarah Rice
Raleigh Co
John Riddle
Lil Land Co
Anna L. Cochran
Lilly Law Co
John O. Greiner
Wm. I. Snider
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coal Commission
Rowling & Givens
W. Va
D. W. Griffith
Lyric Theatre
Thomas Burke
Burrows
London
Cheng Huan
Far East
Lucy
Battler
China
Limehouse
Lacey
Buddha
R. M. French
Florence Howell
Raleigh Realty & Construction Co
J. E. Coleman
George H. Smith
James R. Skaggs
Shady Spring
W. S. Deck
Prince E. Lilly
Crab Orchard Creek
Lawrence Wiley Et Ax
Sallie J. Bolt
Raleigh
C. M. Callaway
Herbert Stansbury
S. C. Luther
Jennie Farley
Dorothy
R. D. Bailey
A. M. Fisher
C. M. Fink
Orla P. Griffith
W. R. Maynor Et al
C. H. Williams
Clear Fork
Dora B. Smith Et al
O. P. Riffe
M. S. Bower
T. H. Wickham
C. H. Cousins
Wickham
Co. M. Ward
P. L. Blankenship
Tommy’s Creek
Toney Kaplin
Mary A. Bates
Judith Maupin
John H. Nabors
Richmond
E. D. O'Neal
Stewart Cook
H. L. Massie
A. J. Cochran
M. J. Griffith
W. D. Griffith
Virginia J. White Et
W. H. Bennett
Dave Cadle
A. J. Fletcher
David Cadle
B. H. Gray
J. E. Ray
M. E. Sizemore
Ury
Albert Williams
C. A. Dunbar
Crane’s Lawn
Highland Linen
Neville Street
Beckley, W. VA
Chandler S
Famous Forks
Marvelous Motor
Chandler
Cleveland
Ohio
Raleigh-Chandler Motor CO
T. P. Hodgson
Raleigh, W. VA
Chandler Motor Car Company
Cleveland, Ohio
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