Smokeless coal districts forecast 1925 peak output in West Virginia
Figures from the Winding Gulf Operators Association show southern West Virginia smokeless districts may produce about 45 million tons of coal in 1925, the highest annual output yet. October and year-to-date totals rise above 1924, but market demand weakens with high production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winding
New River
Winding Gulf
Tug River
Winding Gulf Association
West Virginia
Lee Will Probated in Fayette County Estates Value Near Half a Million
The will of Dr. C. B. Lee of Glen Jean is probated in the county clerk’s office. All property goes to Mrs. Lee with a provisional bequest to son C. B. Lee Jr. Mrs. Lee named executrix without bond. Lee’s estate includes coal interests and insurance totaling about 1200000, with two $50000 policies in Equitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Company
Pennsylvania rail men prize fuel conservation article
Pennsylvania News closed a prize competition for the best article on fuel conservation written by Pennsylvania railroad engineers and firemen. The feature supports a general drive to cut coal use and reduce the Pennsylvania railroad fuel bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania News
Increase in Lump Coal Output Tied to Blasting Practices
A study by the Bureau of Mines, Department of Commerce, and Carnegie Institute of Technology shows lump coal share in western Pennsylvania rising from 56.5 to 65 percent in wide face workings. Improvements come from explosive choices, hole placement, rib distance, and rock dust stemming, with key tests at Naomi mine and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Mines
Department of Commerce
Carnegie Institute of Technology
J. B. Tiffany
CC. W. Nelson
Hillman Coal & Coke Co
Naomi
Fayette City
J. E. Tiffany
B. Lubelaky
Carnegie Institute of Techno
Pittsburg
Banquet in Honor Retiring President
The miners and mine employes with BE officials plan a farewell banquet at Glen White WV on December 29. The event honors the former president and general manager as well as welcoming new owners Massachusetts Gas Company of Boston. Raleigh county notables invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. BE. White Coal Company
Fairwell
Glen White
West Virginia
E. E. White Coal Company
Massachusetts Gas Company
Boston
Raleigh County
Coal Company Funds Three Reel Film For Mine Rescue
Peabody Coal Company donates 5000 dollars to a three reel film to promote first aid and mine rescue. Officials from the United States Bureau of Mines will direct distribution and meet with Thomas G. Fear, general superintendent, at Indianola, Pa., soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody Coal Company
United States Bureau of Mineas
Bureau
Indianola
Thomas G. Fear
Roanoke Roanoke Williamson Groves Addition Lot Sale
A Roanoke Virginia property sale advertises restricted high grade lots in the Williamson Groves Addition on Williamson Road. Prices are from 800 to 1600 dollars per lot with 40 dollars down and 20 dollars monthly payments, no interest or taxes, plus an insurance clause in one death.
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Williamson Groves
Roanoke
Williamson Road
MacBain
Princeton
W. Va
Inland Collieries to Film Mine Rescue Scenes in Chicago Studio
Inland Collieries Company will assist in arranging proper settings for underground rescue scenes. The production will film the underground sequences at Indianola and shoot the first page in a Chicago studio.
Opposition to nationalization seen in French mines
The department of commerce in Washington warns about French views against nationalizing mines and cites long‑standing inefficiency of state ventures. It notes a supplementary nine million pound estimate for British industry, totaling nineteen million, with ninety percent of the subsidy paid to coal miners' wages.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
France
House of Commons
Five Arkansas coal firms sue UMWA over output restraints
Five Arkansas coal companies led by Greenwood Coal and Mammoth Vein sue the United Mine Workers of America and its officers claiming a conspiracy to restrain coal commerce. They seek over one million dollars in damages in federal court in western Arkansas, likening the action to a similar Conorado Coal Company case now in Fort Smith.
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Arkansas
Greenwood Coal Company
Mammoth Vein Coal Company
Backbone Coal Company
Semi- Arthracite Coal Company
Blue Hills Coal Company
Sait
United Mine Workers of America
Cononado Coal Company
Fort Smith
Virginian Railway declares six percent annual dividend
The Virginian Railway Company declared a six percent annual dividend on its common stock following a four percent initial dividend in 1923 and 1924. With the proposed lease to the Norfolk and Western, the rate is raised to six percent, guaranteed under the plan for stockholders.
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The
Virginian Railway Company
Norfolk and Western
Coal official began career in Pocahontas field
Jee Long, longtime general manager of Clinchfield Coal Corp in Dante Virginia, started in the coal business as a script clerk at the Pulaski operation in Eckman West Virginia, many years ago.
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George Wolfe
Winding Gulf Operators Association
Heckley
Ard
West Virginia
Loulaville Coal and Coke Company
Goodwill
Long
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
Jee Long
Clinchflield Coal Corporation
Dante
Virginia
Pulaski
Eckman
W. Va
Bank Policy Statement on Deposits and Services
The bank presents capital and profits figures with total resources noted, while stating it pays interest on time deposits and treats all transactions as confidential. It promises careful consideration of all depositors and to serve patrons’ best interests with ample resources for customer satisfaction.
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Pocahontas Insurance Agency
Honaker Building
Binefield, W. Va
the Provident Life and Accident Insurance CO
Chattanooga
Tenn
Life, Health and Accident Insurance
Smith V. Pres
Mor
Elmer C. Barton
Asso. M. Am. Soc. C
Commercial Bank
Blupfield
Hubbard Adjustment Agency
United States
Canada
Coal and Coke Ride
L. Seyler
Bluefield, W. Va
Luefield Blueprint Service Company
Commercial
P. O
Bluefield
T. R. Smoot
Ely & Walker Dry Goods Co
Saint Louis
Sluefield, W. VA
Montgomery Brothers
Onco
Raleigh St
West VA
Bristol
Hinton
Beckley
Mountain State
Portation Co
Bluefield, W
Ite
W. A. Bodell CO
Commerce Street
Phone
Charles Ronay
Special Agent
New York Life Ins. Co
Coal & Coke Building
Welch Insurance Agency
McDowell County National Bank
Welch
J. H. Wright
Insurance Agency
Law & Commerce Building
National Carbide
Georgia Lumber Co
AllKinds
Elkhorn Land & Supply
Icefield
United Cigar Store
Chera-Cola
Chero Cola Bottling Company
Pocahontas, Va
J.B. Belcher
Bluefield Supply CO
Woodrum Tinning and Roofing
General
Mercer Street
Platnick Brothers
WM. F. Deitz
Roanoke Street
Crab Oreham’ Improvement Company
Eccles
D. B. Wentz
Philadelphia
Lilly Land CO
Princeton, W. Va
Princeton Avenue
Gluefield
Paleigh Street
Hager Body Company
Keystone
Chicago House Furnishing Co
F. Fallon
Federal Street
W Hefner & Co
Tigusas Oy
Barrett
ANDO
John Mansville
Mt. Bluefield
Harry W. Biggs
Charles D. Milby
UNION
Virginian
Pocahontas Field
Cartneer Cadillac Co
SABA
Stony Ridge
Graham Mattress Co
Piows—Mattresses
L. J. Cutler
Law and Commerce
Flat Top National Bank
Peerless Explosives Co
Wilkes-Barre, Pa
Commercial Bank Building
Telephone
Chas, T. Crapt
West Virginia Armature CO
Thistle Foundry & Machine Co
West Graham, Va
Lilly Brothers
Luefield Aking CO
Keyes Plumbing Company
Bluefield Avenue
Vhone
E.H. Easley Teenes
Walton Sudduth Co. General Contractors
Bidg
John Phillippe
Iveedol
Itydol
White Rose
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