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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
6
The Virginian Railroad Company awards a one and one third mile extension contract to Walton Construction of Falls Mills. The project includes a twenty foot bridge span with concrete foundation and steel superstructure. President Dupuy of the Virginian leads company efforts.
On the West End division this week, Superintendent L. R. Taylor from Princeton accompanied officials to inspect the ready new extensions in that territory.
Mercer county farmers could cut plowing costs by using four to twelve horsepower tractors and boost yields without fertilizer up to one fourth or sixty percent with fertilizer. The idea, promoted by Farm Agent Worthington and Secretary Trion of the Princeton Chamber of Commerce, cites cost ranges from $500 to $1,250 and notes practical uses and turning radius benefits.
Uncertainty lingers over relocating the post office to the east end even as Postmaster French presses for the change. Delays in required fixtures and supplier shipments have postponed the transfer, with Christmas mail volume expected to swell and strain cramped quarters.
Washington Dec 6 A conference led by Assistant Secretary Franklin D Roosevelt will hear civilians views on organizing a patrol squadron under the naval coast defense reserve. Debates focus on compulsory service nationwide and proposed home guard districts for a mosquito fleet.
The state faces nearly threefold increases in printing and binding, plus paper and stationery costs for 1917-1919. Bids show Tribune Printing Co and Union Printing Co leading printing and binding costs, with R P Andrews Paper Co supplying paper. Previous two year estimates were far lower, and actual costs are expected higher. contracts not yet awarded.
Washington reports Senator Owen gaining Republican support as the senate turns to a reform bill to limit campaign spending in presidential and congressional elections. Leaders foresee passage in amended form before March adjournment. Owen may delay a special investigation pending assurances of aid to pass the bill.
Washington petitions signed by about 300000 railway employees not covered by the Adamson act urge extending the law and fixing wages through a federal commission with compulsory arbitration. Senator Newlands presents the petitions to the Senate and Senator Gallinger backs including trackmen in the act.
Senator Borah introduced a bill to repeal key provisions of the national defense act that federalized the national guard. The measure was referred to the military committee for consideration.
Lewiston will hear a petition to organize two new trust companies led by William F. Carrigan of the Boston National League club. The Twin City Trust Company of Lewiston and the Androscoggin Trust Company of Auburn are planned with Carrigan aiming to begin banking duties after year’s start.
Portable electric generating plants supply electric lights to German troops in the trenches, enabling night visibility and operations amid ongoing fighting.
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