Beckley Chamber of Commerce to Hire Richmond Leader
The Beckley Chamber of Commerce announces it will resume full activity with W. A. James of Richmond Va taking the post of managing director or secretary. James plans to arrive November 3rd and move his family to Beckley after securing a residence. A Thursday call meeting will outline a program for year’s end and a regular meeting November 6th will be his first attendance.
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Beckley Chamber of Commerce
W. A. James
Richmond
James
C. L. Beckner
Chamber
Beckley
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Glen White Boys Organize Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America form a new Glen White troop led by Mack Hays, with 25 pledged members and 25 more awaiting enrollment. Glen White offers ideal grounds for drills, camping, swimming, and hiking as preparations begin with E. E. White Coal Company backing the effort.
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Boy Scouts of America
Glen White
America
Mack Hays
Greenbrier Military Academy
Hell
E. E. White Coal Company
E. E. White
Italy Faces Coal Shortage Halting Express Trains
Nearly all Italian express trains are cut off due to a severe coal shortage. Italy has no coal mines of its own, relies on lignite which is poor for locomotives and heating. During the war they paid up to 100 dollars a ton for imports, compared with about 20 dollars a ton from Germany or England before the war.
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Italy
Germany
England
New Mine Project Near Herndon by Pinnacle Pocahontas Group
The Pinnacle Pocahontas Development Company has leased 1625 acres of No 3 Pocahontas smokeless coal land near Herndon from Morris Smokeless Coal Company. Morris, Tams and Associates will operate with Thos N Mordue as president treasurer. A first class mining plant and town will be built and coal shipping is expected within three months due to proximity to the Virginian Railway.
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Pinnacle-Pocahontas Development Company
Thos. N. Mordue
The
Morris Smokeless Coal Company
J. T. Morris
W.P. Tams, Jr
Pocahontas Smokeless
Herndon
Virginian Railway
Jury Finds McCreery Guilty as He Escapes Court
Walter McCreery was convicted of larceny by a juvenile court jury but fled the courthouse during sentencing and could not be found. He had traveled from Harrisonburg Virginia as a carnival worker, claimed innocence, and said he gambled with a hotel employee. He admitted stealing a 14 karat gold watch case worth 29 dollars plus tax, but said it was exchanged for gambling winnings.
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Walter McCreery
McCreery
Harrisonburg
Ross Brothers, Inc
MceCreery
W. P. McClung
McClung
Ross Brothers
Mec Clung
Virginia
Carnival Company
Captor's Daughter Didn't Save Heath
Robert Heath of Flat Top was convicted in a prohibition case after a trial seen as humorous. He was arrested with four gallons of whiskey in a keg destined for an unknown stop. Deputy Sheriff Tom McKinney found water in the keg after Heath’s ruse with McKinney’s daughter. liquor was restored and Heath jailed with the evidence.
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Robert Heath
Flat Top
Criminal Court
Heath
Oe Heath
Tom MckKinney
Beckley
McKinney
President Wilson Calls Coal Strike Unlawful and Unjust
President Wilson with his cabinet declares the planned general coal strike unlawful and unjustified. He warns the law will be enforced and urges miners to rescind the October 1 strike order, condemning the move as a nationwide risk to fuel, industry, and public welfare. Indianapolis reports a reply may be prepared by the UMWA international executive board at a Wednesday meeting.
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Wilson
the United Mine Workers of America
Cleveland
United States
The
United
Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
King's Daughters Meeting Notes and New Members
An afternoon gathering of the King's Daughters with Miss Laura Pierson at Mrs. K. M. Jarrell's home opened with scripture readings and prayers. Mrs. Jack Polley presented a reading on Deeds of Mercy. Two new members, Mrs. F. C. George and Mrs. O. P. Porter, were welcomed. A medical missionary in India was discussed. Reports from committees visiting the sick and needy were read and accepted. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, November 11 at Mrs. Walter Cook's home.
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King’s Daughters
Laura Pierson
K. M. Jarrell
J. E. McCreery
Miss Pierson
Jack Polley
Mercy
C. C
Rose
F. C. George
O. P. Porter
India
Walter Cook
Miner Jesse Murphy Dies of Injuries at 49
Jesse Murphy, a miner at Big Stick, died at home Sunday morning from injuries sustained in the mines. He was 49 and survived by his wife. Burial took place at Hot Coal on Monday.
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Jesse Murphy
Big Stick
Thief Is Routed From Temple Street Home
Orval Biggs finds a man rummaging his Temple street residence Sunday afternoon. He pursues the intruder toward Skelton, but the thief disappears and no valuables are taken. Mrs. Biggs was away at a neighbor’s when the break in occurred.
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Orval Biggs
Temple Street
Skelton
Biggs
Raleigh Smokeless Fuel forms coal sales agency
The Raleigh Smokeless Fuel Company has organized a coal sales agency with offices in the Bank of Raleigh building in the coal field heart. East sales reach Norfolk, Virginia, under J G Miller. J B Clifton serves as president and general manager, with Francis L Conway as assistant to the general manager.
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Raleigh Smokeless Fuel Company
Bank of Raleigh
Norfolk
J. G. Miller
The
Virginian Railway
Sullivan Interests
J. B. Clifton
West Virginia
Francis L. Conway
First Quarterly Conference at M E Church South
The first quarterly conference of the new year was held at the M. E. church South on Monday night with Rev. W. L. Reid the new pastor and Rev. H. L. Clay the new presiding elder in attendance. A good representation of the church board attended and a productive meeting followed.
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M. E. Church
South
W. L. Reid
H. L. Clay
Memorial Tablet To Be Dedicated On Armistice Day
The E. E. White Coal Company at Stotesbury on the Winding Gulf plans a Armistice Day dedication to unveil a memorial tablet honoring soldiers. A noon ceremony will be followed by entertainment, refreshments, and an outdoor motion picture, fireworks, and Beane Orchestra. The committee promises free events for all attendees.
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Stotesbury
Winding Gulf
E. E. White Coal Company
Professor Beane
Attempt to Wreck Pemberton Mine
Incendiary blasts at the Pemberton Fuel mine near Affinity damaged pumps and mining machines worth about 10000 dollars. No arrests yet, but a $500 reward per head is offered. Seventy five workers, twenty five on strike since September 21, seek New River contract terms and a closed shop. Mining continues with reduced force as repairs are planned.
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Pemberton Fuel Company
Affinity
China Hunan Province Coal Fields Vast Yet Idle
Reliable authorities say Chinese coal fields equal world supply but remain largely unused. Hunan Province alone reportedly holds 21 700 miles of solid coal, including anthracite and bituminous varieties.
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China
Hunan
Appeal for Homes For State Wards In West Virginia
Ten children aged five to fifteen in the Children’s Home await homes in West Virginia. Children are medically examined, placed on a ninety day trial, and must attend school until sixteen. Homes should be Protestant Catholic or Jewish aligned, with care, church attendance, and basic clothing provided. State agent Mrs Ed Frazee invites inquiries from Mercer Wy oming Raleigh and Logan counties.
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W. Va
ED. Frazee
Bluefield
Mercer
Wyoming
Raleigh
Logan
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Glen White Boys
Coal Sales Agency
Pemberton
Pemberton Fuel Co
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