Bluefield Plans Special Levy Election for June 25 1918
City of Bluefield calls a special election for June 25 1918 to seek voter approval of a new levy to raise 34000 for water works fire protection and incinerator facilities. The order cites a public service commission finding granting a 10000 annual payment to Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company and funds for fire plugs a high pressure engine a new south Bluefield fire station and an incinerator plant.
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Minefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Public Service Commission
Blueshield Water Works and Improvement Company
City of
Bluefield
South Bluefield
State of
West Virginia
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Pulic Service Commission
Cha
Eac
South Olvefield
South
Virginia
CTY
Pluefield
Towit
J. T. Akers
Recorder City of
W. Va
Norfolk Western schedule lists trains and connections
The 1914 timetable shows daily trains from Bluefield at 8:00 am to East Radford and local stations with connections to Bristol Roanoke and the East. Additional departures include 9:35 am to Roanoke, 2:00 pm to Lynchburg, 9:35 pm to Norfolk, 8:45 pm to Kenova Columbus Cincinnati, 8:15 pm to Columbus, and early morning 6:10 am to Kaeger plus 1:40 pm Williamson and 7:40 pm 1:45 am and 2:05 pm Nor ton. Sleeper cars, parlor cars, and cafe cars served on various legs with agents W B Bevill and W C Saunders listed.
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Bluefield
East Radford
Bristol
Roanoke
East
Pullman Sleeper
Norfolk
Broiler
Hagerstown
Pullman
Philadelphia
Lynchburg
New York
Shenandoah
Richmond
Kenova
Columbus
Cincinnati
Pullmas
Kaeger
Williamson
Norton
W.B Bevill
W. C. Saunders
War Training Plan Aims to Build Skilled Labor in Army
West Virginia dispatch reports the War Department approved a plan for special two month training to select men across education institutions. Provisions aim to increase military efficiency by supplying skilled task workers while reducing demand on industry. Provost Marshal General Crowder urged full cooperation. Training targets practical mechanical arts rather than artisan specialization. Court actions: two narcotics indictments returned June 7 with bonds posted. trial set for June 12.
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Charleston
Secretary of War
Breckenridge Jones
State Department
Crowder
War Department
Capias
United States
Osborne
A. Cleveland
Hach
Craig
Wallace & McQuaree
Charleston Cruggists
Vheir
War Savings Drive Targets West Virginia Quota
Charleston June 10. County and community councils of defense are urged to back a war savings stamps drive from June 24 to 28. Robert L. Archer, state director, asks pledges to reach a state quota of 28.1 million dollars with a per capita target of 20 dollars. Individuals may not buy more than 1000 dollars. citizens are urged to pledge up to their purchasing power to help meet the limit.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Archer
Fourth of July observance urged by West Virginia defense council
The state council of defense urged all county councils to plan July 4 festivities with patriotic enthusiasm. Local communities may adapt the tentative national program, while Governor Cochran notes a petition from twenty four foreign groups asking participation in the national holiday. Prosecutions in Huntington and Charleston are noted in separate items.
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Charleston
State Council of Defense
County Council of Defense
County Councils of Defense
West Virginia
State Council
Cormwell
Wilson
United States
State Defense Council
U S Troops Over 700000 Now Abroad in France
Washington reports more than 700000 American soldiers have gone overseas to Paris and France, surpassing prior estimates of 560000. The Alpine Chasseurs known as Blue Devils toured the region after aiding in the third Liberty Loan drive, and were bid farewell by Secretary Baker. Attendees included French ambassador Jusserand and other officials.
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Washington
Paris
France
Lafayette
Nachameeceau
America
Baker
Rica
South
Baltimore
New York
Iceton
Jusserand
New Kidney Health Claim for Gold Medal Oil
Advertisement touts Gold Medal Harlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It warns of Brights disease risk from kidney failure and promises near immediate relief with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Bright
Fiaarlem
Government to form publicly owned aircraft corporations
John D. Ryan proposed creating one or more government owned corporations to handle aircraft production. A bill with authority up to 100 million dollars government funded was sent to the House and Senate committees with Baker's approval. Details not yet disclosed. Immediate plan may include railroad branches into forests to extract timber for airplane frames.
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Washington
Congress
John D. Ryan
The
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
House
Senate
Baker
Chamberlain
Russianism and idea of peace in harmonious era
Secretary Lansing at Schenectady claims Russianism and the idea of enduring peace cannot be reconciled with compromise. He argues Germany sought world dominance, exposed hypocrisy in promises, and asserts the war’s cause lies in Prussianism and ruling-class expansion.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Scretary Lansing
Vaicn College
Lansing
Sussex
Count Reinstorff
Berlin
United States
Hoow
Germany
Empire
Valley of Shadows
American Spirit Rallies With Courage to End War
A wartime message urges Americans to rise with brave hearts and push forward until victory is achieved. It emphasizes resilience, unity, and determination as the nation supports those fighting abroad.
No Confirmation Japanese Troops On Way to Gobi Region
Harbin Manchuria June 5. AP reports no confirmation that Japanese troops are en route to aid General Semenoff against the Bolsheviks. Diplomats have pressed for immediate Japanese intervention, and friction between Lieut Gen Horvath and Semenoff has eased with Horvath recognizing Semenoff’s authority while allowing free military action across Trans Baikali. Mercer’s quota stands at $990 000 W S S.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Associated Press
Semenoff
Giberia
Iided
Washington
Horvath
trans-Baikali
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ELKS
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Hawley
H. E. Hays
Department of Justice
Hays
Sawley
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Huntington
Gerald Malcolm
Highland
Virgil L. Highland
United States Senate
Jack Smith
State House
Nighland
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Yale Cylinder
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Comaamy
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