Beckley builds a modern high school praised as best in state
The new South Kanawha street high and graded school in Beckley earns unanimous praise for its size, sanitary design, ventilation, vacuum cleaning system, and uniform classrooms. Superintendent Hume and construction head Kidd cite costs under 200000 and note near completion with two upper floors finished. The building hosts a science lab, domestic science room, gym, library, auditorium, sixteen classrooms, and separate lavatories. a new subject specialization plan aims to improve instruction as Beckley enters an era of premier public education.
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Kanawha Street
Isaiah Kidd
Board of Education
W. W. Hume
Kidd
Peters
Beckley
Beckley School of Mines to Open Under Prof Graft
Prof J A Graft of Morgantown will head a three month extension program in Beckley with free classes in mine gases safety lamps ventilation and timbering held in several towns including Raleigh Winding Gulf Cranberry and Beckley He previously worked with Elkhorn Piney Raleigh and Northern University Ada Ohio Next Tuesday October 7 marks municipal election day with a Democratic ticket led by Wm H File for mayor John F Davis for treasurer J O Freeman for recorder and five council nominees including T R Ragland Geo W Bair Jr R V Martin John M Dunn and Dr K M Jarrell Dunn replaces T L Conway on the ballot as Conway plans to move away and the Democratic column is praised as strong and representative by The Register
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J. A. Graft
State University
Morgantown
Beckley
West Virginia University Extension Department
Raleigh
Winding Gulf
Thas
Cranberry
Graft
Elkhorn-Piney Mining Company
Stanaford
Raleigh Coal & Coke Company
The
Northern University
Ada
Ohio
Democratic Party
Wm. H. File
Mr. File
Democracy
John F. Davis
J.O. Freeman
Recorder
T. R. Ragland
Geo. W. Bair, Jr
R. V. Martin
John M. Dunn
K. M. Jarrell
Register
Miners and Operators Seek New Wage Scale in Buffalo Talks
Representatives of the United Mine Workers and mine operators in Buffalo are negotiating a new wage and working conditions scale. The union had rejected a sixty percent wage increase and a six hour day, while the operators opposed extending the Washington agreement to April 1, 1920. A middle ground is expected.
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United Mine Workers
Buffalo
Washington
Woman's Club Opens Season at Bibb Home
The first meeting of the Woman's Club for the new club year will be held at the home of Mrs. T. E. Bibb on Friday October 1 at 3 p m. Hostesses are Mrs. T. E. Bibb and Mrs. E. E. Bibb. Members unable to attend should notify the hostesses.
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Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
T. E. Bibb
E. E. Bibb
Cincinnati World Championship Games in Cincinnati
Cincinnati and the surrounding area are baseball mad as the 1919 World Series opens with two games in Cincinnati on Wednesday and Thursday after the Reds won the opener by coin toss last week. The remaining two games move to Chicago on Friday and Saturday.
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Cincinnati
Baseball Mad
White Sox
Chicago
Queen City
Eccles residents acquire Hupmobile cars from Harper
Dr. F. L. Lister and R. M. McCaleb, noted Eccles residents, have become owners of Hupmobile automobiles bought from T. J. Harper.
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F. L. Lister
R. M. McCaleb
Eccles
Hupmobile Cars
T. J. Harper
Democratic Ticket Promises a Business Administration
A Logan county hearing describes a Democratic slate for mayor treasurer recorder and council members tied to a demand to leave the Guyan Valley. Witnesses report wage ranges in Guyan fields, job moves require employer recommendations, and threats tied to miners organizing. The hearing will continue until all evidence is submitted.
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Guyvan
Guyan Fields
Logan County
Luther Millis
Don Chaffin
Charleston
Millis
Chaffin
Deadlock in Steel Strike Persists Despite Claims
The steel strike remains in deadlock as union leader W. Z. Foster and Carnegie Steel officials report divergent views. Foster notes 60,000 gains with no concessions and skepticism about mass returns, while Carnegie reports increased forces, more mills operating, and rising morale, predicting continued gains.
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W. Z. Foster
Foster
Carnegie Steel Company
Miss Jane Kester Returns From Months Away
Miss Jane Kester returned home after an extended visit of several months abroad or elsewhere, resuming daily routines and social engagements. Local residents greet her return with warmth and curiosity about her travels and experiences.
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Jane Kester
March of Miners Undergoing Probe Uncovers Arrests and Beatings
Governor Cornwell's investigation into the armed miners march in Boone county reveals witnesses recount threats to leave the county by Don Chaffin's deputies, and the use of armed guards in the Guyan fields to deter union activity. Several miners testify of beatings for not leaving as ordered.
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Cornwell
Boone County
Guvan Valley
Charleston
Govan
Don Chaffin
Logan County
Thomas B. Davis
Geo. S. Wallace
Guyan Valley
Guyan
Europe Faces Coal Shortage As Ships Decline
European nations face a severe coal famine with a looming 81 million ton shortfall in US supply. Shipping board officials warn American ships cannot meet demand, urging Europe to deploy own tonnage to coal trade while seeking 12,500 ships of 5,000 tons each would be required for one trip.
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Europe
United States
The
Shipping Board
J. H. Rossiter
United States Shipping Board
H. Y. Saint
Export Coal Department
America
Our
Change in Time Observance Confusion Clarified
The article explains time change rules for October revealing clocks turn back one hour on the last Sunday, October 26. It notes trains will be halted for one hour at midnight on October 24, while mentioning a later line about waiting flies near wlhanavas HY de Vaeren with unclear meaning.
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Wlhanavas HY de Vaeren
Thirteen Defendants Call for Hi Powered Rifle Attack Trial
Thirteen defendants linked to United Mine Workers district 29 face indictments for complicity in the 1917 Glen White tipple shooting. A special criminal court session will open next Monday with a special petit jury drawn, grand and petit jurors named, and regular October term proceedings set to begin.
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Glen White Tipple
Crim
United Mi Workers
District 29
Ton Stafford
George Lucas
Tom McGinnis
Dorr Snuffer
Tom Murphy
el Tony Sarazzo
Karl Kram
Lav Dwyer
Ed Snyder
Obe Dennin
David Fulpe
Rufus William
Jesse Bennett
B. J. Lilly
J. Ley Cook
Roy Patton
D. T. Keatley Johnson Carter
James Bryson Dayton Lilly
S. S. Nickells
G. A Kidd
A. A. Cooper
Joseph S. Hunt E. Harper
A. J. Williams
Henr Powell
Jno
R. Dunbar
Henry Bryson
L. A. Bailey
R. B. Nicely
A. Akers
Joe Lilly
Ezekial McMillion
Oba Lilly
Elkannah Brummer
W. N. Davis
D. B. Maloney
Boyd Jarrell
W. Davis
Wim
Paris Stover
John H. Poteet
E. Lilly
J. J. Garretson
John Kam
J. C. Curtis
Oliver Godbe Willis Cooper
Jacob Jarrell
P M. Combs
J. H. Workman
A. Stover
J. C. Bennett
Everett Land
John Cooper
A. C. Bowling
Huston Burleson
R. L. Claybourn
I. G. Winston
Jesse Teel
Andy Saufer
Azel Cooper
D. C. Covey
W Liam Daniel
W. M. Shrewsbury
W. E. Maynor
J. F.ee Alten Williams
Cyrus Kidd
T. Harper
G. B. Stanley
John C, Jomeay
Licenses Granted in Local Colored Marriages List
Licensed to wed several couples from towns including Sullivan Saxon Greenbrier Mabscott and Besoco with ages ranging from 16 to 38. The notice names William Harris Fionia Gray Kelley Darlington Lelia Martin Thomas Maddox Zena Lipard Tan Stewart Allie Beasley Robert Howell Eva Elliot Andrew Lanson and Cleo Cook.
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Wm. Harris
Fionia Gray
Sullivan
Kelley Franklin Darlington
Saxon
Lelia Martin
Greenbrier County
Thomas Maddox
Zena Lipard
Killarney
Tan Stewart
Allie Beasley
Mabscott
Robert Howell
Eva Elliot
Besoco
Andrew Lanson
Cleo Cook
Lego
New Pastor Arrives at M E Church South
Rev W L Reid arrives as the new pastor of the M E church South and preaches his inaugural sermon Sunday morning. L M Reid, his son, and his wife, a recent Charleston bride, are accompanying them to the city. The Beckley reception welcomes them and all are well pleased.
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W. L. Reid
M. E. Church
South
L. M. Reid
Charleston
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School of Mines
Floyd Clay
W. H. File
J. O. Freeman
Council
Geo. W. Barr,Jr
T. R
Ragland
Board of Inquiry
U. S
Glen White Gases
Criming Court
Car
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