Stafford Faces Trial for Murder Attempt
Miner Tony Stafford stands trial in Raleigh for attempted murder in the Glen White shooting attack of November 1917. Indicted with twelve others, prosecutors say Stafford led a mass strike era assault tied to coal production demands during wartime. The case draws wide legal teams and attends by numerous miners and officials from United Mine Workers.
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Tony Stafford
Raleigh Criminal Court
Glen White
America
Stafford
Obe Clendenin
Lawrence Dwyer
United Mine Workers
Tom Let
Charleston
C. M. Ward
J. FE. Summerfield
Beckley
M. L. Palmer
J. W. Maxwell
C. W. Osenton
Fayetteville
S. B. Avis
T. J. McGinnis
Sunday church services outline with revised evening hour
On Sunday October 12 the schedule includes Sunday school at 10 am for all ages, a sermon at 11 am titled Take Heed How We Hear, with Mrs. Taylor on organ and Mr. Holmes on cornet. An inspirational song service at 7 30 pm lasts about 20 minutes before a gospel sermon.
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Taylor
Holmes Cornet
Mrs McCreery Undergoes Operation in Danville Va
Mrs J E McCreery traveling from Greensboro to Beckley with her two sons visited relatives for weeks. She underwent surgery for the removal of tonsils at a hospital in Danville Virginia.
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J. E. McCreery
Beckley
Greensboro
Danville
President Wilson Death Report Sparks Beckley Panic
A false death rumor of President Wilson reached Beckley early Monday, causing unease until Miss Eva Crizer of the Western Union office debunked it. The public learned the president was improving despite illness, with more reports suggesting he would handle official business soon. The nation rejoiced at his recovery from the mental strain tied to the League of Nations fight.
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Wilson
Beckley
Eva Crizer
Western Union Telegraph Company
League of Nations
Italian man held on white slavery charge in county jail
Toney Amato, an Italian from Michigan, is in the county jail awaiting an indictment for white slavery to be returned when the grand jury meets October 20. He was arrested at Lester on September 29 with a girl reportedly 14, of foreign parentage, possibly Hungarian, who was returned to her Detroit parents. Evidence against him is said to be strong, and he may face punishment locally rather than to Michigan.
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Toney Amato
Michigan
Gra
Amato
Lester
Detroit
May Never Speak Mackey Cole Recovering After Slashing
Mackey Cole son of Walter Cole of Woodpeck is discharged from the hospital and regaining strength after his throat was slashed about a month ago by Donnie Fox now jailed awaiting indictment. He may never speak again due to severely damaged lingual cords.
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Mackey Cole
Walter Cole
Woodpeck
Donnie Fox
Cole
Baltimore
Diphtheria Quarantine Under Huntington Watch
Twenty eight diphtheria cases are under quarantine at Huntington and the disease spreads despite precautions. Dr. Pickering believes a rigid twenty one day quarantine will minimize further spread of the malady.
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Huntington
Pickering
Montgomery Property Owners Pave Town Streets
Property owners in Montgomery plan to spend about 100000 for paving streets and installing sewers within the corporate limits. On October 13 the city council will open bids for paving all street intersections, a project expected to cost around 15000 and to be undertaken by the town.
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Montgomery
Pioneer iron maker Col Marting dies of cancer
Colonel H. A. Marting a pioneer iron maker of the Ohio Valley died last week at his home in Ron Ton Ohio after a battle with cancer He was deeply involved in coal mining in the state The town of Marting in Fayette county was named for him
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Marting
Col
H. A. Marting
Ohio Valley
Ronton
Ohio
Fayette County
Chaffin Returns Home After Shooting Incident
Logan County clerk Don Chaffin, shot in Charleston by William Pettry, has recovered enough to return home. He walked from the hospital to a street, then rode a taxi to the railway station.
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Chaffin
Don Chaffin
Logan County
Charleston
William Pettry
Prohibition Chief Rules Ads on Manufacturing Formulas
State prohibition commissioner W. S. Hallanan declares it unlawful for any newspaper or publication to publish advertisements containing any formula for the manufacture of alcohol or intoxicants. The ruling targets recipe-like content that enables illegal production.
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W. S. Hallanan
State Prohibition Commissioner
Beckley Elects Republican Ticket in Historic City Vote
Beckley voters Tuesday chose a Republican slate for mayor and council, with Dr. J. A. Campbell defeating W. H. File by 74 votes. Francis L. Conway won city treasurer, R. Moss French led for city recorder, and five Republicans joined the new council as the town records the largest turnout in its history amid a quiet campaign.
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J. A. Campbell
Francis Conway
Moss French
Beckley
W. H. File
File
John M., Dunn
East Beckley
R. Moss French
J. O. Freeman
Francis L. Conway
John F. Davis
Wyoming Lawyer Severely Beaten in land case dispute
Pineville Wyoming attorney F. E. Shannon was assaulted between Beckley and Harper by three men over a land deal involving the Ott Saunders tract. He lost papers, suffered numerous cuts and bruises, and was left unconscious before reaching home. Suspects include Lete Cook and a brother-in-law. local attorneys expect grand jury investigation.
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Beckley
Harper
Shannon
Pdeen
Mullens
Lete Cook
Harvey Cook
Boone County Narrow Vote On Road Bonds Gowski
In a special Boone county election only eight votes were cast against issuing 200000 dollars in bonds to grade 24 miles of road from Jarrolds Valley near the Raleigh county line to the Kanawha county line at Lens Creek.
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Boone County
Jarrolds Valley
Raleigh
Kanawha
Lens Creek
Inspector Explains New Child Labor Law at Mt Hope
Mt Hope G R Blizzard of the state labor department spoke to a parent teachers meeting at Mt Hope Vast Friday. He explained how the new child labor law applies to local conditions and outlined its impact for the community.
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G. R. Blizzard
Department of Labor
Mt. Hope
Charleston Tax Official S. P. Smith Resigns
Forced to resign, S. P. Smith, city tax collector of Charleston, steps down amid public outrage after exposure of his conduct as commissioner of benkins. He allowed irregularities at the Day & Night Bank of Charleston to go unexposed until its wreckage. His resignation follows the scandal and public sentiment.
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S. P. Smith
Charleston
Benkins
Smith
More Production Is The Solution
A United States Council of National Defense statement cites war waste and profiteering as part of high living costs and urges higher production and stricter anti hoarding. It urges informing producers and consumers about needed goods and supplies, with production rising to meet demand.
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United States Council of National Defense
Agriculture, Commerce and Ladership
Council
Answers Filed on Steptoe Oil Tax Dispute
Attorney General E. T. England filed with the United States Supreme Court last Wednesday the government’s answers to complaints by Ohio and Pennsylvania challenging the Steptoe law. The law imposes a special tax on all oil and gas exported to other states and gives Oklahoma preference in supply until its own needs are met.
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E. T. England
United States Supreme Court
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Steptoe
Trans Alleghenny Good Roads Association Member
J. L. Bumgardner attended the Trans Alleghenny Good Roads Association meeting. He spoke on local road funding and infrastructure needs, urging county officials to accelerate paving projects and join state efforts for better regional connectivity.
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J. L. Bumgardner
Trans-Alleghenny Good Roads Asso
Beckley Presbyterian Church Names New Pastor
The Beckley congregation unanimously extends a call to Rev. R. R. Gray of Monroe County after a Sunday meeting. Special music by four local performers marked both services and will continue. Rev. Gray is expected to succeed Rev. Lineweaver who will soon move to work at the Stuart Davis school near Iderson. The church has purchased the North Kanawha Street house to serve as a manse.
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Beckley Presbyterian Church
R. R. Gray
Monroe County
Carlton Cook
H. F. Wie Fong
W. M. Taylor
Robert Holmes
Gray
Lineweaver
Stuart Davis School
Lderson
Kanawha Street
Raleigh Co Bank Raises Capital and Assets in Beckley
Beckley bank capital increased by 100000 since October and now totals 2000000 in assets along with a 350000 surplus. Stockholders approved September 30 and issued a 5 percent cash dividend, expanding total security to 700000 for depositors. The Raleigh County Bank now ranks as the largest financial institution between Charleston and Charlottesville on the C&O.
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Beckley
Charleston
Charlottsville
Raleigh County
Charlottesville
Cranberry Defeats Beckley In Baseball Showdown
Cranberry defended her claim to championship with a 4 to 1 win over Beckley. Cranberry pitcher C S Spangler impressed townsfolk with 16 strikeouts and strong fielding while Pow ell, Spangler and Gummy contributed two-base hits. Beckley managed 3 hits and 1 run behind McMellon on the mound with 7 strikeouts.
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Cranberry
Beckley
C. S. Spangler
Powell
Spangler
Gummy
Hoover
McMellon
America’s Shame on Salaries for Educators Compared to Labor
The Literary Digest laments low pay for teachers and educators in the United States, noting normal school graduates earn less than public scrubwomen, high school principals less than foremen, and country teachers less than hired men feeding hogs, highlighting systemic undervaluation of educators.
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United States
Literary Digest
Mercer court awards 560000 road grading contract
The Mercer county court approved a contract worth 560000 for grading six miles of road between Princeton and the Raleigh county line at Flattop.
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Mercer County Court
Princeton
Raleigh County
Flattop
Best Lighted Store
The Brascolite lighting system has been installed at the Lilly Music Store, improving illumination and showcasing merchandise more vividly. The change is expected to attract more customers and boost sales.
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Lilly Music
Census 1920 enumerator jobs seek 175 workers in Sixth district
The government hires 175 census enumerators in the Sixth district at $4 to $6 per day for about one month. Appointments require residency in the district, good character, and at least 18 years old. Vernon C. Champe of Montgomery is supervisor. applications due by October 15. Applicants must complete a sample schedule test to qualify.
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Census Bureau
United States
Vernon C. Champe
Montgomery
Mr. Champeon
Narrow Escape on Raleigh Hill Car Embankment
Ross Meador drove a large car Sunday evening near a Raleigh hill embankment. He let another car pass, the soft earth gave way and the lower wheels slipped over the edge, but the upper wheels held. A crowd pulled the vehicle back safely with no injuries.
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Ross Meador
Raleigh Hill
Steel Strike Wavers As Workers Return To Mills
Striking steel men nationwide are gradually resuming work this week, with smaller mills leading the restart. AP reports indicate momentum is ebbing but not enough to trigger a broad stampede back to production.
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Associated Press
Fishers Move to Beckley Welcome Beckley Family Return
Mr and Mrs S N Fisher and family relocate to a new home near Beckley hospital in Beckley Mrs Fisher and the children remain in Beckley while Mr Fisher continues the Sophia merchandise business he has run successfully for years The Fisher family is welcomed back to Beckley, where they formerly resided.
Meet With Mrs Ellison By The King’s Daughters
The King's Daughters plan a meeting at Mrs E L Ellison's home Wednesday afternoon at 2 30, pending member committee confirmation and any ap ndments.
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Ellison
King’s Daughters
E. L. Ellison Twes
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Pineville
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