Coal Men Charged With Profiteering in WV Coal Sales
Heads of fifty two southern West Virginia coal firms face profiteering charges from the Department of Justice. Warrants issued. grand jury in Huntington on September 21 may act, with possibility of Charleston in November. Investigation covers coal sales agencies buying mine output around 4 to 4.50 per ton and selling at 150 to 200 percent profit. Coal mined at about 2.75 to 3.00 per ton. market prices around 8 to 10 per ton. Raleigh County notes no local operators implicated so far.
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West Virginia
Department of Justice
Huntington
Charleston
Raleigh County
U. S. Shipping Board
American Legion Show Draws Packed House at Eccles
The local American Legion post and the Woman's Auxiliary presented a show at Eccles last Thursday night to a crowded and appreciative audience. The program opened with musical numbers and sketches, highlighted by performances from Legion and auxiliary members.
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American Legion
Eccles
Boy's Hand Amputated After Rock Crusher Accident
A 16 year old boy, a fireman on a rock crusher in Raleigh, had his hand badly crushed Thursday afternoon when caught in the machine. It took several moments to stop the device before it could be reversed. He was taken to Beckley hospital where the thumb and first two fingers were amputated. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C W Rose of Glen Morgan.
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Will Rose
Raleigh
Beckley Hospital
Young Rose
C. W. Rose
Glen Morgan
West Virginia campaign opens amid lines of class politics
West Virginia starts a four year campaign for the state administration with a three way gubernatorial contest. Republican factions rally behind Judge E F Morgan and Samuel B Montgomery while Democrat Arthur B Koontz runs on a platform promising equal treatment for all classes. Koontz gains GOP cross support in Raleigh and Summers counties as Democratic hopes hinge on a united statewide ticket including Summers judge James H Miller for Secretary of State.
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Judge E. F. Morgan
Samuel B. Montgomery
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Arthur B. Koontz
Mr Koontz
Koontz
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Montgomery
Mr. Koontz
Judge Morgan
Montgomery
Paul Grosseup
State Board of Public Works
James H. Miller
Summers County
Houston G. Young
Miller
Mining Institute Here Holds Beckley Meeting on Accidents
The Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Institute schedules its first Beckley meeting for Saturday evening September 4 with prominent local mining figures expected to attend. The discussion centers on accidents at the working face and preventive measures, inviting all mining interests to participate and benefit, especially younger workers.
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Raleigh-Wyoming Mining Institute
Beckley
Mullens
Style Show Planned by The Sister Peck Company
The Sister Peck Company plans another style show to introduce ladies fall apparel. It will be similar to last spring's event and is expected to be held around mid September with the exact date to be fixed.
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Peck
Funeral of Dr. Cox in Virginia Burial at boyhood home
The remains of Dr. J. E. Cox Stamford physician who died suddenly on Monday August 23 were carried to his boyhood home near Richmond Virginia and interred last Thursday. Accompanying the body were W A James secretary Beckley Chamber of Commerce J Hugh Miller Thurmond P J Catlett Stamford Frank Prince and Dr Goodman.
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Cox
J. E. Cox
Stamford
Richmond
W. A. James
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
J. Hugh Miller
Thurmond
P. J. Catlett
Frank Prince
Goodman
Campaign Manager Says No Limit on Contributions
Democratic campaign manager White states there will be no cap on campaign gifts. Each individual may give as much or as little as they wish.
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Democratic
White
French claim Germany plots with Soviets to crush Poland
The French government says it is convinced Germany is plotting with the Soviet Union to crush Poland and that Berlin is seeking an alliance with Lenin.
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Germany
Russia
Poland
Lenine
Notice of Marsh Fork Class A Road Contract Sealed bids
Raleigh County officers invite sealed proposals for Part I Marsh Fork Class A Road construction. Bids due 1:00 p m September 11 1920 at the County Clerk in Beckley WV. Project starts at the Boone Raleigh county boundary by Big Coal River opposite Jarrold's Valley and proceeds up Marsh Fork toward Frank Williams property.
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Raleigh County
Beckley
West Virginia
Boundry Line
Boone
Raleigh
Big Coal River
Jarrold’s
Maresh Fork
Little Coal River
Frank Williams
Marsh Fork
Marsh Fork Montcoal road project plans and bids
Work from Marsh Fork to near Montcoal WV will grade and install drainage structures and complete non paving work. Plans may be viewed at the Dist Engineers office Montcoal and at the State Road Commissioner Charleston. Proposals on state forms with five percent certified check payable to Sheriff Raleigh County. Bids opened. unsuccessful bidders' checks returned. right to reject bids reserved. Neil F Hathway Road Engineer Jackson Smith County Clerk.
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Marsh Fork
Montcoal
Dist. Engineers
W. Va
State Road Commissioner
Charleston
Wee Engineers
Raleigh County
Paul J. Newton Named Auditor Candidate in Charleston
Paul J. Newton of Charleston is the party nominee for State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner. Described as highly qualified with banking and general office experience, he plans to devote full time to the campaign, visiting many counties to gain support before election day.
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Paul J. Newton
Charleston
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Eccles Theatre
Raleigh County Memorial Building
L. E. Hoffman
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Raleigh Hardware Co
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Wheeling
Summers Counties
Hinton
R. F. Dunlap
Mr. Dunlap
Mining Institute
Neil F. Hathway
Jackson Smith County
DELCO
the Electric Shop
Rae Oe
Bank of Raleigh Bank
West VA
Sister-Peck Co
Beckley Hotel
Strighter
Coats
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