West Virginia road bonds debate supporters urge votes
A West Virginia Good Roads Federation leader argues for the proposed road bond amendment noting it caps bonds at fifty million dollars with a thirty year tax limit and cites federal road standards, past road spending, and automotive growth to counter opponents claims of a perpetual debt. He criticizes a former official for opposing the plan as self serving and misleading.
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Good Roads
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
Charleston
Flo
West Virginia
California
Illinois
Michigan
West Virgina
United States of Russia to be formed from White Ruthenia Ukraine and more
Washington reports a new federation uniting White Ruthenia Ukraine the Cossack lands between the Sea of Azov and the Volga and territories held by General Wrangel. Wrangel would head a force of about 350000 with Seminoff aiding in Siberia to battle Lenine Trotzky. Admiral McCully and Col Castle observed Wrangel front. The aim is a revived Kerensky government under a popular name.
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Washington
Lenine and
Trotzky
Wrangel
Seminoff
Siberia
United States
Newton A. McCully
Begin Payment on Big Loan at Morgan Bank
New York October 16 payment of the 500000000 Anglo French loan maturing today began at J P Morgan Co. syndicate managers of banks that underwrote the loan in 1915. It is expected to involve over 200000000 with most of the French portion. England has anticipated most of her share. The payment is the largest ever in an international deal and is expected to cause little market disturbance.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
England
Four men invade Pasquale home in New Gretna
Four unidentified assailants forced entry into August Pasquale's New Gretna residence in Egg Harbor City. They beat watchman Bert Updike, fled after Pasquale's bulldog charged them, and damaged a wall while taking items believed to be money or papers. Pasquale, alleged to be the kidnapper of thirteen month old Blakely Coughlin, claims the child is dead.
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Egg Harbor City
N. J
New Gretna
August Pasquale
Crank
Blakely Coughlin
Bert Updike
Updike
Pasquale
Idaho Men Indicted By Federal Grand Jury
Pocatello Idaho Oct 16 The Utah Idaho Sugar company and eight of its directors C W Nibley Merrill Nibley Thomas R Cutler W S McCornick David A Smith James C Murdock W H Wallis and S H Love were indicted by the federal grand jury on the charge of violating the Lever act.
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Pocatello, Idaho
Utah- Idaho Sugar Company
C. W. Nibley
Merrill Nibley
Thomas R. Cutler
W. S. McCornick
David A. Smith
James C. Murdock
W. H. Wallis
Gratitude to Dr Smith and Beckley Hospital
A public expression of thanks from A W Gwynn of Mabscott W Va to Dr Chas Smith and Beckley hospital staff for curing his mother Elizabeth Gwynn of Clifton Mason county. The letter notes an operation restored her sight after others deemed curable.
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Chas
WVU and Washington & Lee to clash on November 6 in Charleston
After five years without athletic relations, West Virginia University and Washington & Lee will meet on the gridiron in Charleston on November 6. The previous meeting in 1915 saw WVU coach Sol Metzger lead his team from the field over alleged officiating unfairness.
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West Virginia University
Washington & Lee
Charleston
Sol Metzger
West Virginia
Tanlac credited for dramatic health turnaround in Norfolk man
G C Ward of 207 Dartmouth Street Norfolk claims Tanlac cured a long running indigestion causing gas pain chest burns and inability to keep solid food down. After starting Tanlac he reports rapid relief and improved appetite claiming he now feels stronger and healthier. Advertisement notes Tanlac sold in Beckley and Sullivan locations.
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G. C. Ward
Dartsmouth Street
Norfolk
Taniac
Beckley
White Cross Pharmacy
Sullivan
Sullivan Coal & Coke Co
Order of Publication for Raleigh County WV Rules
A notice from Raleigh County West Virginia court records in the Clerk of Court docket announces an order of publication as part of the rules held at the Clerk's office. The document identifies proceedings requiring publication and directs interested parties to respond or appear as required by law.
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West Virginia
Raleigh
Notice to Take Depositions in Wisdom Chancery Case
The first Monday in October 1920, is set for depositions in the case of Janie Wisdom, Complainant In Chancery, versus Emery Wisdom, Defendant. Depositions are to be taken for Emery Wisdom.
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Janie Wisdom
Emery Wisdom
Depositions to Be Read in WV Chancery Suit
Jaine Wisdom announces depositions for herself and other witnesses in a chancery suit in Raleigh County circuit court West Virginia. Depositions will be read in evidence at O Dunn in Raleigh during 9:00 am to 6:06 pm on the specified day. If not commenced or completed, proceedings will be adjourned each day at the same place and hours until finished.
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W. VA. Wiust
MR. Wyllie
H. R. Wyllie
West Virginia Good Roads Federation
Virginia
Iowa
Prairie Schooner
Good Roads Federation
Uncle Sam
NEW Russ Republic
General Wrangel
White Ruthenia
Ukraine
Cossack
United States of Russia
W. A. DU Puy
William Atherton du Puy
League of American Pen Women
League
du Puy
France
Rob “Crank’s
Bulldog
Coughlin Baby
Idaho
Tanlac
the Clerk's Office
Ainant
Albert Williams
O. Dunn
Meetcha
E. M. Payne Company
Beckley Hardware & Supply Company Furniture Department
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