New Rock Dusting Method Aims to Prevent Coal Mine Explosions
A Carnegie Institute study led by Edward Steidle reports rapid adoption of rock dusting to prevent dust explosions in coal mines. About 211 mines are now rock dusted, including 63 in Pennsylvania and 49 in Wyoming, with 1 000 miles of entry dusted. The report urges broader adoption and emphasizes starting at the face and maintaining regular inspection and dust application.
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Preburg
Edward Steidle
Carnegie Institute of Technology
United States
Amera
Proessor Steidle
Steldle
Steldie
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Alabama
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
New Mexico
Ohio
Oklahoma
Utah
Wyoming
Carnegie
American Engineering Standard Committee
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
America
Big new 45000 KW generator powers Columbia plant near Cincinnati
The Columbia Gas and Electric Company started a 45000 kilowatt generator at a new 15 million dollar power station west of Cincinnati. The turbine, one of GE's largest, measures about 100 by 25 feet and uses pulverized coal with preheated air to deliver power for a million Miami Valley residents. The opening drew leaders like Owen D. Young and Guy Tripp as the plant synchronized with the Columbia system.
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Columiia Gas Aad Electric Company
Cincinnati
Owen D. Young
Guy Tripp
Business Geen
Charles P Speed
Columbia
Miami Valley
Ohio
General Electric Company
British miners urged to adopt American efficiency in production
C C Reed of Fife Coal Company and William Telfer of Coltness Coal and Iron Co visited Washington before sailing for the UK. Reed says English miners will resist wage cuts or longer hours. British operators praise American hospitality and seek information to improve practices amid differing conditions and export pressures shaping domestic coal prices.
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C. C. Reed
Fife Coal Company
Conderbreath
Scotland
William Telfer
Coltness Coal and Iron Co
Washington
United Kingdom
Panama Railroad Company Reports Revenue Rise in Coal Sales
The Panama Railroad Company posts a 76th annual profit of 510108.27 up from 161502.28, driven by coal sales rising to 340966 tons from 222734. Navy wet coal purchases of 46000 tons noted. Open market spot coal bought at 4.21 per gross ton, yielding 1.54 net ton, prompting critique of West Virginia operators.
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Board of Directors of
The
Panama Railroad Company
Navy
Board of Directors
Tidewater
West Virginia
Panama Railroad
Saving Thousands Through Bituminous Heat Plant Upgrade
A $4,500 investment in St. Elizabeth's hospital heating plant would cut annual coal costs by about $15,000, per Fuel Engineer Barkley. The plan includes connecting a breeder turbine to the general heating system and minor applicances. Contracts for 19,000 tons of coal were awarded December 17 to Jackson Meyer Inc. and Baker Whiteley Co. bids ranged with ash content and per gross ton prices.
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St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Washington
Barkley
Mines Bureau
Jackson Meyer, Inc
Philadelphia
Baker Whiteley Co
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Row
Vania Rom
Marshall Demonstrations Promote Bituminous Coal Use
WA Marshall president of W A Marshall and Co New York City spearheads customer instruction on proper burning of Pocahontas bituminous coal. He trained salesmen at home then taught dealers and assisted customer instruction. Each demonstration reportedly increases local bituminous coal customers.
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WA. Marshall
W. A. Marshall & Co
New York City
Marshall
Final Transfer of Coal Properties at Winding Gulf
EB White, president of E E White Coal Company in Glen White, travels to the Winding Gulf district for the final transfers of coal properties. Massachusetts Gas Company of Boston recently offered eighteen million dollars of bonds to the public for acquiring these properties, with books reportedly subscribed three times over in under three hours.
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EB. E. White
E. E. White Coal Company
Glen White
Winding Gulf
Massachusetts Gas Company
Boston
Massachusetts Gas
Quiet period in anthracite mining and looming trade shift
Samuel B. Crowell, head of the National Reti Coal Merchants Association in Philadelphia, says mining suspensions create a calm period with no panics. Export coal trade remains dull with little change in volumes. a British strike next spring could boost trade. A power show in Cleveland is planned for early 1926, with Dr. C. P. Hood of the U S Bureau of Mines invited to address attendees.
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Samuel B. Crowell
National Reti Coal Merchants’ Association
Philadelphia
Cleveland
JL. Good
National Coal Company
C. P. Hood
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Williamson Groves Addition land sale in Roanoke Virginia
High grade restricted lots on Williamson Road Roanoke to be sold with terms 40 down and 20 monthly no interest or taxes. Prices range 800 to 1600 per lot. Insurance clause given for death. Contact Roanoke office 614 MacHain building or write Princeton West Virginia.
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Williamson Groves
Roanoke
Williamson Road
MacHain
Princeton
W. Va
Power Show Governor to Attend Meeting on State Officials
Wyoming and Raleigh counties residents and coal operators are informed of ongoing construction on a first class telephone line between Mullens and Pineville. The Hazard Coal Operators Exchange plans its January 22 meeting in Lexington Kentucky with a business session and banquet. No major change in British coal, production remains high, and the holiday season is likely to disrupt normal conditions.
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Ohio
Wyoming
Raleigh
Mullens
Pineville
The
Hazard Coal Operators’ Exchange
Lexington
Prominent Bank Ad Emphasizes Deposit Safety and Confidentiality
An advertisement highlights large resources to pay interest on time deposits and protect depositors. It stresses strict confidentiality of all transactions and careful consideration of all customers, large or small, to serve patrons’ best interests.
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Gilad
Bluefield
W. VA
Bank announces new branch in Bluefield West Virginia
The 104 Commercial Bank Building in Bluefield West Virginia will host a newly opened bank branch. The announcement highlights expanded local banking services and accessibility for residents and businesses in the area.
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Elmer C. Barton
Asso. M. Am. Soc. C
the Commercial Bank
Bluefield, W. VA
Bluefield
W. Va
Commercial Bank Building
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