Timber preservatives to aid mining operations in Alabama
The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company plans a timber preservation plant near Birmingham, Alabama to treat mine timbers with creosote, zinc chloride and salt. The Forest Service will cooperate. L. H. Ford will lead the project from Birmingham, studying long term performance and savings.
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Tennessee Coal, Tron & Railroad Company
Andrew Carnegie
White House
Forest Service
Tennessee Company
Birmingham
Ala
L. HH. Ford
Office of Wood Preservation In
The
West Virginia Drops Back in Coal Producing Standings
West Virginia produced 48,091,528 short tons of coal in 1907 valued at $47,846,620, dropping to third place after Illinois posted a large rise. Compared with 1906, WV's output rose by 4,501,233 tons or 11.09 percent, and value by 6,794,691 dollars or 16.55 percent.
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West Virginia
West
Debs to Tour Nation on Socialist Campaign Train
Eugene V. Debs will lead a 11 000 mile whirlwind campaign tour by special train starting August 20. The plan includes 240 stops with night meetings in halls or parks and lit literature distribution aboard. Reynolds will accompany Debs, selling his campaign biography with 25 009 copies ordered.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
Chicago
Pacific
Atlantic
Indiana
Socialist Party
National Executive Committee
Dag
Seattle
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Idaho
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Tennessee
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indianapolis
Deb
M. Reynolds
Socialist Movement
Reynolds
Debs
Delegates to Be Served With Fruit
Spokane plans to host the 1909 National Irrigation Congress by inviting delegates to Albuquerque for 1909. Six refrigerator cars carrying Washington fruit will be distributed among delegates at the convention. Spokane Chamber of Commerce seeks the next meeting with Seattle backing. Henry Reed of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition supports Spokane, arguing irrigation is a practical local issue. Spokane will send a delegation to extend a formal invitation to Albuquerque and bid for the next congress.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
National Irrigation Congresé
Albuquerque
N. M
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Henry BE. Reed
Levi Grant Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
Reed
Congress
Solon member seeks protection over threats and mail
George Glenn reports death threats and sleepless nights as feminine correspondence floods his home. He proposes keeping a permanent escort the sergeant at arms and compares his bill to old English law under Charles I. Partners and wives discuss jealousy and dangers of women’s influence.
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Talbot County
Shakespeare
Glenn
England
Blacksnake Grabs Laborer During Luncheon Near Masontown
While dining in a field near Masontown Parney Frank and an Italian laborer were attacked by a blacksnake. The creature wrapped around the Italian’s leg and caused him to jump in a panic before the snake was dispatched with a club. The Italian reports the snake at eight feet seven inches.
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Masontown
Parney Frank
Italy
Carnival dispenses crowds flood Pocahontas
Pocahontas Virginia July 21 crowds swarm the car nival after a Sunday arrival and Monday shows draw large attendance. Notables include Mrs C M Galway heading to Grayson Springs and Davy Cook aiding local firemen. Local bowling parlor updates and visiting Charlottesville guests also noted.
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Pocahontas
C. M. Galway
Grayson Springs
Davy Cook
Welch
Wm. Alderson
Metropolitan Men's Furnishing Company
Bluefield
Joe Matz
Matz
W. L. Trotter
James Browning Trotter
Charlottesville
Father Gragory
J. K Little
W. J. Cahallan
Nemours
Geo. W. Zimmerman
Salem
Doan's Kidney Pills Recommended for Kidney Pain
Bluefield resident George L Nash reports relief from back ache linked to kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought them at John L Crockett's drug store and says continued use eliminated the problem. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents, sells for 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
H Bluefield
George L. Nash
Bluefield Ave
Shuefield
W. Va
Sava
Dotn
Down
John L. Crockett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Spokane Goes Wild Over Sheath Gown
Spokane crowds cheer Jessie Shirley as she performs in a gray sheath gown. Frederick Goodall plans to reward four women with similar gowns at Riverside Avenue showroom events, while police may oversee the parade as the fourth woman is set to appear downtown.
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Spokane
Wash
Jessie Shirley
Frederick FB. Goodall
Chamber of Commerce
Riverside Avenue
Ren H. Rice
Ehleft
Police Department
New ICC ruling requires monthly railroad earnings detail
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders railroads to report month by month earnings and actual expenditures starting with July reports. Notices have been sent to railroad officials and forms will be revised so the commission can monitor systems nationwide.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Schumacher Seratcd Grain Not A Screening Notice
Pry it, Blue field Feed Company announces a prepared and tested chicken food product named Schumacher Seratcd Grain. Company contact at 21 St. Boulevard.
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Schumacher
Blue Field Feed Company
Still Searching for Clue in Drew Case at Tea Pond
In Troy New York authorities probing the Tea pond murder of Hazel Drew question witnesses and sweep stables today. William Huffay and wife recall a buggy by the highway fence near the old mill pond as a light faced youth sits in the buggy and another man moves in the brush on the far side.
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Troy
N. Y
Noaeby
William Huffay
Hazel Drew
Milll Pond
Railroads Report Separate Earnings by Department
The commission seeks precise breakdowns of earnings by road departments to show which lines profit or lose. Some lines operate hotels or motor ventures while others mix holdings. Changes in reporting have added traffic staff and new departments to capture freight and revenue shifts.
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Tverries
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Cincinnati Dental Co
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Keystone
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