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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1925
Page
14
The state mining department lists thirty seven fatalities in Southern West Virginia during July. Americans totaled thirty while foreigners were seven. Victims include John Seredish in Logan July 2 and Charles A. Burton in Logan July 6.
A sequence of fatal and injurious incidents is reported across several coal mines. Ralph Lamp, Italian miner, died at Maitland Mine of the Maitland group on July 16. William Streets, Black American brakeman, was fired by a car and died July 28 at Glen Rogers No. 2 inc. Ward Adkins, American miner, killed by slate fall at Blak Hawk Mine on July 21. Robert Lee Jackson, American miner, killed by slate fall at Lite-Smith Mine on July 21. W. G. Tedder, American entry boss, killed by slate fall at Algoma Mine. slateman T. C. Donahue injured and died July 23. Corbit Prichard, American mine helper, killed by a machine at 21 Mine on July 22. Burnel Wine land, American brakeman, killed being run over by a car at Rossmore Mine on July 23. John Horvath, American miner, killed by slate fall at No. 6 Mine on July 23. Willie Aleshire, American machine helper, killed by a machine at No. 4 Mine on July 29.
In Ramsgate England a shepherd dog fatally mauled Ernest Smith as his owner said the dog exploited the man’s frail condition. Medical witnesses testified the animal sensed Smith’s vulnerability before the attack.
REO engineers praise grinding over reaming to finish cylinders standing in blocks. Grinding reveals casting faults early and produces uniform, burr free walls, reducing piston clearance and oil pumping issues. Despite higher initial cost, grinding is deemed more reliable for gray iron cylinders.
The discussion suggests that after about 50 000 miles a motor car’s value hinges on performance. Small extra spending to ensure lasting reliability is viewed as worthwhile for the long term, rewarding initial higher outlay with continued satisfaction.
Detroit report notes Ford Motor Co manufactures about 20 percent more left-hand fenders than right-hand fenders. The bias stems from the practice of driving on the right side, causing more left fender damage.
Columbus Indiana Sheriff Annie Ar buckle has ordered a brand of disinfectant for the city jail. The disinfectant is said to be highly per...
An odor of creosote lingers among prisoners who were ordered to scent the air as part of an unusual detention routine. Officials note the smell was fumed and oddly agreeable to some inmates.
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