Nine game World Series approved by National Commission
The National Commission approved a nine game World Series with five wins needed to claim the title, a majority of clubs in both leagues voting for the change. The plan calls for opening around October 1 with two games in the first city, coin toss to decide opening venue, and rules to be set at a commission meeting after pennants are decided.
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National Baseball Commission
Herrman
National Commission
Chicago
Stotesbury News Highlights Veterans and Local Events
Stotesbury residents welcome returning servicemen from World War I service in Europe. Willard Pauley, formerly of Maben, WV, decorated July 6, 1918, wears U S PD insignia after two years in cleanup and fighting. Ezra Smith, Marine Corps sergeant, joins sister here before starting work for FFE White Coal Co. Howard Wright, recently returned marine, resumes engineering duties in Stotesbury. Dance plans for the amusement hall draw a big crowd, with Mrs. J E Virgen visiting Raleigh and staying for the dance. Local baseball fans travel to Tamms to see Raleigh play, but the team fails to appear. C R Stahl attends Edward White’s Huntington, WV wedding last week.
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Willard Pauley
Maben
W. Va
Ezra Smith
Marine Corps
Lewis
Smith
F. F E. White Coal Co
Howard Wright
Virginia
Storesbury
J. E. Virgen
Raleigh
F. J. Hamper
Stotesbury
Tams
C. R. Stahl
Edward White
Huntington
J A Barrett Visits Beckley On Barboursville Business
J A Barrett formerly of Jerrolds Valley now residing in Barboursville spent Monday in Beckley on business securing local inquiries and meeting with associates.
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J. A. Barrett
Jerrolds Valley
Barboursville
Beckley
Jim Maloney Fined After Boisterous Night Fracas
Jim Maloney, after heavy drinking, threatened several men and attacked Paul Hollandsworth, 19, until officers intervened. He was jailed overnight, released on cash bond, and later fined by Mayor Stansbury $44 for drunkenness fighting and being disorderly.
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Jim Maloney
Paul Hollandsworth
C. J. Hollandsworth
J. W. McDowell
Henry Phipps
R. L. Stewart
Stansbury
Mary V. Conway's Offers Regina Blouses and Waists in Fall Colors
Regina blouses and waists in new fall colors and latest styles are showcased at Mary V. Conway's. Shoppers can view a range of fabrics and sizes as the season's color palette debuts.
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Regina
Mary V. Conway’s
Lineman Injured Placing Insulators Near Cranberry
A I Walker of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company was struck on the knee by a shard of glass while two workers removed old insulators from a pole near Cranberry. He received two stitches from Dr. B B Richmond and was taken to the Willis hotel in Beckley.
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A. I. Walker
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
Cranberry
Walker
B. B. Richmond
Cranberry Operations
Willis
Beckley
Special Exam for Foreman and Boss Permits Declared
A special examination for mine foremen and fire bosses will be held by the state department of mines on Tuesday October 14 starting at 9:00 am This is the last exam of the year and once completed all permits will be recalled and no new ones issued The practice of working foremen under permits will be stopped Driving entries over 80 feet without break-throughs is forbidden and those with such practices must comply immediately Auxiliary fans and flexoid tubing are prohibited.
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State Department of Mines
Mountain State Construction kiln completes first burn
New Brick Kiln near Skelton by Mountain State Construction finishes burning 100000 bricks of a high standard common brick. Promoters Wm P Robertson and J M Huff man plan at least one more kiln before season end.
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Mountain State Constuction Company
Skelton
Wm. P. Robertson
J. M. Huffman
Wilson denounces police unions in telegram from Dunsmuir
President Wilson, in a telegram from Dunsmuir California, rejects the organization of police forces to pressure the public and says such unions should not be countenanced or permitted by the nation.
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Washington
Dunsmuir
California
Wilson
Sheriff Foster Heads to Spokane on Official Business
Sheriff W. L. Foster departed last week for Spokane Washington on district business. The trip will run for about eight to ten days as part of his official duties.
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Sheriff Foster
Spokane
W. L. Foster
Washington
Compensation Awarded to William Smith for Injury
William Smith of Skelton received 60 weeks of compensation at eight dollars weekly from the state compensation commissioner last week. While employed by Cranberry Fuel Company he suffered a fractured leg after a state fall, according to the record.
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William Smith
Skelton
Smith
Cranberry Fuel Company
Auto crash injures Nicely family near Cittsville
A farmer Roman Nicely his wife and an elderly woman Mrs Johnson were badly hurt when the autos they rode in plunged over an embankment in Fayette County. They had been visiting Nicely’s ill brother in Oak Hill when a collision occurred while passing another car.
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Roman Nicely
Cittsville
Johnson
Fayette County
Oak Hill
Mr. Nicely
Crab Orchard Mine Sold To Lilly Group
Prince F. Lilly and associates gained control of the Tolbert Smokeless Coal Company property at Crab Orchard by buying out nearly all stockholders. They plan to add about 350 acres of coal to the old lease and extend the plant, acquiring the Davis heirs tract on White Stick creek for 350 acres adjoining the Tolbert lease. The Davis tract reportedly sold for 150 per acre.
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Prince F. Lilly and Associates
Tolbert Smokeless Coal Company
Crab Orchard
Davis Heirs
White Stick Creek
Tolbert
Crab Orchard Coal & Land Company
Davis
Madden Carr Visits Friends in Fayetteville
Madden Carr spent several days last week visiting friends in Fayetteville, engaging in social calls and local gatherings with familiar faces. He enjoyed relaxed conversations, meals, and shared moments with the community during the short trip.
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Madden Carr
Fayetteville
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Cincinnati Reds
Stotesbury, W. Va
Jim
Maloney
Amuck
Mayor Stansbury
Kanawha Valley Leather Company
Kanawha Street
Charleston West
O. B. Casto
Huntington, W. VA
Vocalion
Aew
Universal Tone Arm
Vocalions
Faesg Ly
Gage
Gage Hats
Mary V.con
Crab Orchard Mine
Prince E. Lilly and Associates
Pickus Brothers
Milliinery
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