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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
3
Federal troops commander Col. W H Mapes calls a bolshevik pamphlet found on a striker the most dangerous literature seen in Gary urging workers to overthrow troops. He warns of a direct appeal to end martial law and to seize state power by workers against capitalism.
Stubenville Ohio chamber of commerce drafted unanimous resolutions last week condemning Mother Jones as seditionist and Bolshevik in speeches. Notices of the resolutions were broadcast across Ohio and West Virginia.
Fred Haslip testified before the governor’s committee on Logan county mining conditions. He said miners in the field favor individual liberty and oppose unionization citing fears of strikes and higher production. He called union claims of guards and bullies false and described Logan as a peaceful, modernized area with better conditions than Kanawha fields.
Real estate transfers include Raleigh Realty & Construction to Pietro Interdnnto on two lots in Hedrick Walker Carter addition. Wickham to Fadeley on Mabscott lot. Callaway to Stansbury on Beckley lots. Bardin to Watts in Trap Hill district. Shumate to Watts in Trap Hill. Peters to Barrett on Beckley lot. Watts to Shumate in Trap Hill. Farley to Massey in Shady Spring district. Warren to Aliff on Beckley two lots. Daniel to Bolt in Trap Hill. Garretson to Price in Raleigh county. Huff to Nottingham in Trap Hill. Harper to Gracie R¢ by Town district. Brammer to Lilly on Mabscott. Strothers to Lilly on Rhodesdale. Brown to Haley in Trap Hill. Shumate to Lucas on Beckley. Jackson to Emma on Marsh Fork. Hedrick to Hedrick on Big Beaver Creek. Harper to Huff in Raleigh county. Hopkins to Stanley on Raleigh county. Lilly Land Company deals on three lots to Wagner and Sallie Wagner. Mackey on Raleigh Court. Ratcliff on Central addition. Rakes on Lilly addition. Mrs Josie Lilly on Lilly addition. Crowell on Lincoln addition. Total sums include various small amounts and larger sums such as 400 and 440 dollars.
Pierce Brooks, brakeman on the Virginian, was killed Monday October 13 at Surveyor while uncoupling freight cars. His foot was caught in a switch frog and a car ran over him, severing an arm and a leg and mangling his body. He was 32, of Princeton.
The West Virginia supreme court of appeals disposed of 244 cases in the year ending September 30, reporting a steady workload with judgments delivered on a broad mix of civil and criminal matters.
A note advises setting clocks back one hour on Saturday night October 25 to gain the extra hour of 2am Sunday. Many welcome the restored time as a small luxury, while early risers loudly prefer the earlier schedule.
Carlow man J E Meadows of Charlow on Coal River has been missing for two weeks. Friends cannot locate him after he left home to travel to Charleston to buy a restaurant but did not appear for the deal. He carried about $2000 in cash and government securities worth $500.
Mrs Maggie Painter and her children of Pax received a monthly compensation of 45 dollars following the death of Henry Painter who was killed in a mine explosion while employed by Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company of Philadelphia.
Eli Tilley of Maben died last week at the W. M. Ritter Lumber Company plant in Mabep while on duty. Authorities noted the accident occurred at the worksite and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Mrs W C Cox of 21 South Henry Street testifies Sorbol Quadruple relieved a five year goitre in a few days. She describes breathing ease, improved vision and heart relief after six weeks use. She offers to answer letters for further information and notes a local company outreach in Mechanicsburg Ohio.
Clarence Butrick sues The Sheltering Arms Hospital at Hansford for 20000 alleging damages from treatment during a hospitalization after an accident. Plaintiff names other defendants in the Kanawha county circuit court suit.
A widespread poisoning outbreak is killing wild fowl in Utah and neighboring states. Officials report multiple species affected, urging vigilance and monitoring as conservation agencies investigate sources and scope of the incident.
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