Why Strike Threat Looms Over District 29 Miners
The piece argues against a strike by District 29 miners citing a Charleston negotiated contract that keeps prices for pick and machine mining unchanged during its life. It notes automatic wage increases if the Central Competitive Field raises pay and questions leaders for urging a strike, urging collective bargaining and restraint.
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District
Charleston
New River District
Lewis
District 29
Regter
United Tes
Congress Delays Peace Treaty Amid Senate Dithering
The United States Senate stalls on the peace treaty as debates lengthen and amendments accumulate. The piece warns that domestic industrial unrest and slow congressional action threaten greater danger to the nation than foreign war, urging swift legislative remedies to domestic needs.
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United States
Senate
America
Congress
Kaiser and Prostitutes in Wartime Morality Debate
Dr I N Hurty reports to Governor Goodrich that most prostitutes are feeble minded or morons and cites a moron in the Indiana legislature who proposed 136 bills. He warns the war against vice will continue, vows safeguards for soldiers moral health, and predicts postwar national health improvement despite wartime turmoil.
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Goodrich
Indiana
I. N. Hurty
West Virginia
Health forces as organic whole for county programs
The article argues for growing recognition of cooperative health programs funded across county state and federal levels. It envisions future shared funding akin to road building with tight policy coordination to remove barriers to intergovernmental cooperation, stressing the county unit as an inseparable part of a national health system.
Investigating Investigators in House Probes Budgeted
Representative B Aswell of Louisiana proposes to audit the time spent by lawmakers on investigations and the costs of clerical help attorneys fees and travel, arguing that Republican leaders waste five months in probing issues instead of passing legislation on railroads merchant marine national resources military policy and soldier relief.
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House of Representatives
B. Aswell
Louisiana
Aswell
House
Strike rhetoric and government pressure in miners action
The United Mine Workers announce a strike starting Saturday not merely against coal employers but aimed at pressuring the U S government to meet demands. The piece argues strikes increasingly resemble public holdups, threatening basic industries and prompting warnings against minority rule amid Bolshevik fears.
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United Mine Workers of America
United States
Russian Front Contemplates Trotzs 1 7 Attempt on Front
A cryptic report discusses strategic moves by Trotz aiming to shift command on the Russian front and implications for operations on the American front, outlining potential risks and outcomes.
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Trotz
Food price decline in wholesale market vs consumer impact
Questioning whether a drop in wholesale food prices benefits the poor consumer. Asks if lower wholesale costs translate into cheaper retail prices for households or merely boost producer margins. Raises concern about price transmission to end buyers.
Real Estate Transfers in Beckley and Surrounding Districts
Real estate transfers listed include HI L Massie to C J Mead owners tract in Shady Spring district for 800 dollars J E and Wm Spangler to E W Criner tract in Raleigh county 500 dollars W M Jordan to S M Bledsoe lot in Beckley 10 dollars J M Callison to A K Callison lot in North Beckley 60 dollars C M Rogers to J G Holladay et al lots in Town district 600 dollars Noves Thomas Co to Lloyd W Will et al tract in Marsh Fork district 300 dollars H F Hartley to A P Grass et al lots with appurtenances in Beckley 1000 dollars John A Cook to A C Accord tract in Marsh Fork district 60 dollars James P Cook to A C Accord 40 dollars
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HI. L. Massie
C. J. Meadows
Shady Spring
J. E. and
Wm. Spangler
E. W. Criner
Raleigh
W. M. Jordan
S. M. Bledsoe
Beckley
J. M. Callison
A. K. Callison
North Beckley
C. M. Rogers
J. G. Holladay
Noves, Thomas & Co
Lloyd W. Will
Marsh Fork
H. F. Hartley
A. P. Grass
John A. Cook
A. C. Accord
James P. Cook
A.C. Accord
Coal Mining Began in Mauch Chunk in 1806
The first coal mined in the United States occurred at Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania in 1806 marking the start of a major energy industry.
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United State
Mauch Chunk
Junior Red Cross mobilizes schoolchildren in war effort
Early in U S participation in World War I the Red Cross organized the Junior Red Cross. By war’s end nine million children were enrolled aiding war fund drives, relief supply production, and refugee furniture needs. The image shows a Spokane Japanese youth launching a “mile of pennies” for war relief as part of this nationwide program.
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United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Spokane
Wash
Wat Relief
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Macdonald, W. Va
C. M. Binford
Riley
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C. M. Lively
Long Branch
Piney Creek Coal CO
Sullivan
S. W. Short
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Pemberton
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Hartford
Richard P. Baer & CO
Alderson
E. S.2
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Switzerland
Germany
Deem
Deem’s
Beckley, W. VA
New River
Hinton
J. E. Dickinson
Junta
Coleman Hospital
Mabscott
Nu-Way Shoe Shop
Mullens
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Johnstown Road
Chas. Hodel
O A. Tf
West Wickham
Wickham
J. T. Sprousre
Covington
Vapid
Salie
Main Street
Avis Crossing
G. K, Dick
Ramp
Robertson
G. R
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Ohio
W. A. Eich’ Elberger
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Portsmouth
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Backus
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Bertie Tyree
L. B. Crouch
Killarney
Lennox Oil & Parent CO
Cleveland
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E. C. Woodrum
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