Endorsed West Virginia judges and delegates named
The Bramwell convention unanimously backs Judge Harold A. Ritz for the state’s highest court. County associations in McDowell Mercer and others pledge support and plan resolutions. The Mercer convention also endorses Hon Isaac T. Munn of Bramwell for a national convention delegate.
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Bramwell
Ritz Woul
Ber Association
McDowell County
Mercer County
Buefield
Parkersburg
Mavcs
United States
Mercer
Isaac T. Munn
Nombe
West Virginia
Encouraging Signs For Westinghouse Recovery
The report notes Westinghouse Machine Company at its feet again with the receiver ended and three related concerns moving toward normal conditions. Optimism grows as rising national business and large orders boost finances. The piece mentions a London to Paris range invention claimed by an inventor, amid recent long distance disputes.
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Westinghouse Machine Company
Westinhouse
London
Paris
War Then a Math Problem How to Hit the Target
The text imagines war reduced to a calculation of how to strike an object. It contemplates a future where hostilities might be conducted by telephone, replacing physical engagement with remote, calculated action.
Rail traffic profits show gains and potential car shortages
Frank K. Lone of the Interstate Commerce Commission notes higher average monthly revenues per mile of railroad lines reporting to the commission, comparing favorably with 1904 and 1906-07 high points. He predicts freight demand may trigger a car shortage, while sunspot observations and Graham bond votes round out the report.
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Frank K. Lone
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lane
United States
Failiar
Matheny Nominated by Mercer Republicans for State Senate
A column urges Mercer county Republicans to nominate M. F. Matheny of Beckley WV for state senate. It extols his legal and business record as proof of capability and calls on voters to unite behind his nomination. The piece also declares a Mercer county resident’s candidacy for Mercer assessor in the Republican convention.
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Taleight County
Nione
M. F. Matheny
Beckley
West Virginia
Senate
Matheny
Mercer County
Classified Ads Policy Prompts for Classified Listings
The column accepts wants, for sale, lost and found ads with each insertion priced per word. Advance cas is required and ad prices are easily determined by advertisers. Signatures count as part of the ad. This notice outlines ad pricing and signature rules for readers.
Value of Coal Testing Pioneered at St Louis Plant
Before the fuel testing facility in St Louis opened, reliable data on U S coals, especially western varieties, were scarce. Purchases by government and public hinged on seller statements, with no standard for settlements or contract cancellations. The push to measure coal value mirrors the chemical basing of other mined goods and reflects large annual government acquisitions.
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St. Louis
United States
Far West
United States Geological Survey
Cesmen
National Advisory Board On
Roosevelt
Welch Politician BE L Long Seeks State Treasurer Post
Hon BE L Long of Welch announces candidacy for state treasurer. The article notes his youth energy and potential to win broad county support, with emphasis on McDowell and surrounding counties backing his campaign. It mentions government coal specifications and penalties for substandard fuel.
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Be, L. Long
Welch
Swisher loses strong support in party editorials
Huntington April 2 A sensation in local politics as Swisher, once a staunch supporter, backs Hubbard for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The Huntington Herald cautions Swisher’s nomination may jeopardize the ticket and hints additional candidates may enter the race. An unrelated medical ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Kennedy's Laxative products.
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Tyree
Mr. Northcott
Wash'neton
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