Worthy Trial Ends in First Degree Murder Verdict
After days of trial, John Worthy is found guilty of first degree murder in the death of James Burrell with a recommendation for imprisonment. Judge Anderson awaits sentencing as jurors split on clemency. A separate case, Garner Stover, proceeds with witnesses, while others face misdemeanor and felony charges. Bonus bills for World War I veterans pass in Ohio and Missouri, directing cash payments funded by bonds.
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John Worthy
James Burrell
Anderson
Werte
Burrell
Garner Stover
Stover
Emil Williams
Elias Williams
Will
Watson
John White
William Watson
Enoch Pulski
Allen Mills
Ohio
Missouri House of Delegates
West Virginia Delegates Appointed to Anti-Sumon League Meet
Governor Morgan names forty West Virginia delegates to the Anti-Sumon League convention in Washington from December 6 to 8. Mr. W. H. Bardin of Beckley is listed among the appointees.
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Morgan
West Virginia
Anti-Sumon League
Washington
W. H. Bardin
Beckley
Negro Killed After Quarrel at Woodpeck
William Plant a Black man was shot and killed by Charles Ford during a Sunday quarrel at Woodpeck. Ford, also Black, fled town and remains at large as officers search for him. Police description lists 5'6" tall, 140 pounds, light brown skin, mustache, pushy hair.
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Woodpeck
William Plant
Charles Ford
Plant
Ford
Mining Institute meeting to reelect officers in Beckley
The Raleigh and Wyoming County Mining Institute will meet at Beckley court house on Saturday evening November 19 1921 at 7 30 p m. A re election of officers for the coming year is planned. Leading mining men including RM Lambie chief of the mining department are expected. The note urges all mining men and especially young people to attend for motivation and knowledge.
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Raleigh and
Wyoming County Mining Institute
Beckley Court House
Rm.lambie
Licensed to Wed Couples Across Multiple Towns
The notice lists several marriage licenses issued to pairs including Ray Richardson 20 of Bryson and Leona Stover 21 of Glen Daniel. Charley Jones 21 and Bessie Jarrel 21 of Whitby. James Hugo Henry 21 and Ruth Magalene Williams 17 of Raleigh. Hosea Edward Perkins 24 and Mamie Gertrude Norris 19 of Montreal. Leonard Dickens 31 and Myrtle Cook 20 of Arnett. Eulis Holmes 37 and Ada Matlin 26 of Pemberton. Col James Nelson 38 and Cleo Elis 32 of Glen White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Richardson
Bryson
Leona Stover
Glen Daniel
Charley Jones
Bessie Jarrel
Whitby
James Hugo Henry
Ruth Magalene Williams
Raleigh
Hosea Edward Perkins
Mamie Gertrude Norris
Montreal
Leonard Dickens
Myrtle Cook
Arnett
Eulis Holmes
Ada Matlin
Pemberton
James Nelson
Cleo Elis
Glen White
Police raid at Taylor farm uncovers mash and stove
State police raided the Taylor farm near Beckley on Saturday after information indicated a still was in operation. They found forty gallons of mash, a large oil stove, and several barrels and kegs believed to store mash and liquor. No liquor or suspects were found. the mash was destroyed and the stove taken to headquarters. No arrest was made as the maker could not be located.
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Taylor Farm
Beckley
October Coal Mine Accidents Reported 36 Fatalities
October fatalities totaled 36 for accidents reported to the workers' compensation commission with 30 in coal mines. The month saw 1,832 total accidents across the state.
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Pworksmen’s Compensation Commission
Counterfeiting Coup Blocked by Milan Police
Milan police foiled a major counterfeit plot involving forged Treasury bonds worth over one million dollars. Della Vecchia, an electrician and engraver, allegedly aided by Resentini and Pegzala, produced seals and plates. a photographer and others connected to brickwork painter Celeste Pelinghi and Cosard Galli aided in printing and distribution. The operation collapsed after police recovered seals, presses, and about 400,000 in counterfeit bonds, with several suspects arrested and confessing their roles.
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Milan
Treasury
New York Tribune
Rome
Serenne
Why
Della Vecchia
Della V Vecchia
Della Yeerhia
Resentini
Otskirtsy
Miten
Kinkelé
Carlo Pegzala
Ms Station
Celeste Pelinghi
Cosard Galli
Statutory
Carlo Mexvhia
Celeste
Geenare Galli
Fallmate
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Mr. Rardin
Willan Plant
Mining Institute
Wyoming
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Sister-Peck
Fayette Street
Beckley, W. VA
Talian Treasury
Sister-Peck Co
Beckley’s Style Center
Beckley Hotel
Furs
Coats
Hudson
Capes
Beaver
Sable
Harper’s Filling Station
Neville and
Oakwood Streets
City Depot
Hudson & Hupmobile
A. Missas
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