West Virginia urged to adopt modern coke byproduct ovens
Edward W Parker of the U S Geological Survey warns West Virginia still uses beehive coke ovens causing massive losses. He notes byproduct ovens recover coal tar ammonia gas and other products turning coke profits into a loss in WV versus other states. He cites 1910 WV coke output value and coal costs versus national averages.
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Edward W. Parker
West Virginia
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Geological Survey
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
United States
Senate
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Oper
Coal and coke costs rise with efficiency gains
The geological survey notes coal needed per ton of coke has fallen, signaling potential labor peace due to lower input needs. A 1912 comparison suggests an average gain of at least 160 pounds over ten years, indicating improved production efficiency.
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Ator
Geological Survey
Eight Die and Dozen Injured in Canadian Pacific Wreck
Eight people were killed and more than twenty injured when the westbound Winnipeg express skidded off an embankment into the Ottawa river near Ottawa. Three colonist cars filled with Scotch immigrants from Glasgow plunged into the river. several injuries were reported as critical. The wreck occurred three miles east of Ottawa amid spreading rails. four cars and the locomotive remained on track. Conductor Daniel Pamiel Camera was among the few who escaped unharmed.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Canadian Pacific
Glasgow
Daniel Pamiel
Edouard Aynard Dies in French Parliament
Edouard Aynard of the Progressive Republic collapsed in the French Chamber of Deputies in Paris on June 25 and died before aid could be given. Doctors attributed the death to heart failure from overwork. Aynard was noted as an authority on economic questions.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Edouard Aynard
Republic
Postmaster and Additant Both Will Lose Jobs
Charges against Parkerstore post office inspectors led to removal of Ed I Allen and Korash. Postmaster Smith and assistant Harnish face dismissal. Harnish ordered removed by June 30. Sen Chilton asked to recommend successor for Smith. Riggle urged as postmaster at Middlebourne.
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Washington
Frank S. Smith
Parkersburg
Henry F. Harnish
Harnish
Senator Chilton
Burleson
Smith
Ed. I. Allen
Parkerstore
Post Office
Korash
Allen
Harish
Parleson
Chilton
Taft
Harry C. Woodyard
Woodyard
Congress
Civil Service
C. B. Riggle
Middlebourne
Riggle
Tyler County Journal
Strike Call Shocks West Virginia Coal Fields
United Mine Workers call a strike in the New River coal fields effective July 1, with Cabin Creek anticipated to strike the next day. West Virginia miners threaten work stoppage amid uncertain Paint Creek conditions. President John P. White denies efforts to unionize WV miners for market exclusion.
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Paint Creek
White
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
New River
United Mine Workers of America
Cabin Creek
Indianapolis
Ind
John P. White
Mayors Conference in Sumter Tackles City Problems
A conference of South Carolina mayors in Sumter discussed municipal issues including road improvements parks and playgrounds equalization of assessments and different forms of commission government.
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Sumter
S. C
South Carolina
Parish Seeks 100000 For St Louis Cathedral Repairs
New Orleans Catholic drive goes to 100000 parishioners to raise funds for the aging St Louis Cathedral, completed in 1794 as a city gift from Andres Almonastery Roxas. Masses have long been said weekly for his soul, now continued despite dangerous conditions and rotted timber foundations. The Archbishop expects success with a dollar per member.
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New Orleans
St. Louis Cathedral
Andres Almonastery Roxas
Blenk
Day in Congress shows Senate idle. Indian appropriation bill advances
Senate not in session but meets on Thursday as Democratic caucus continues work on the bill. The Indian appropriation measure is approved by conferees and the House caucus pursues a budget plan amid ongoing party discussions.
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Senate
House
Lovett claims efforts to "freeze the wheel" in Washington
Washington June 25. Robert Lovett chairman of Union Pacifics board told the senate lobby investigating committee that long effort sought to retain Edward Lauterback a New York lawyer to freeze the wheel in Washington and block action against the Union Pacific Southern Pacific dissolution. He did not accuse corrupt methods but cited telephoned pressure from men posing as Congressman Riordan and Maxwell Evans.
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Washington
Robert Lovett
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Senate
Edward Lauterback
New York
Union Pacific
Lauterbach
Congress
Two Roads
Lovett
Riordan
Evarts
Wall Street
National Educators Face Record Attendance in Utah
Salt Lake City hosts the National Educational Association convention the week of July 7 with sessions in Mormon Tabernacle and other venues. Leaders anticipate a record turnout and outline a nationwide drive to raise 1 million dollars as a permanent fund to advance public education.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
National Educational Association
Mormon Tabernacle
Concord Normal to Have New Principal
Concord Normal School in Athens will appoint L. B. Hill of Middlebourne as principal, replacing C. L. Bem. L. W. Burns resigns as Montgomery Preparatory principal to become superintendent of Grafton city schools. successor not yet chosen. State schools heads reappointed include J. W. Stayman at Keyser, John C. Shaw at West Liberty, I. J. Corbly at Marshall College Normal, E. G. Rohrbough at Glenville Normal, O. L. Woodley at Fairmont Normal, Thomas C. Miller at Shepherd College Normal, Byrd Prillerman at West Virginia Colored Institute, and R. P. Sims at Bluefield Colored Institute.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Regents
C. L. Bemis
Concord Normal School
Athens
L. B., Hill
Middlebourne
L. W. Burns
Montgomery
Grafton
Keyser Preparatory School
J. W. Stayman
West Liberty Normal
John C. Shaw
Marshall College Normal
I. J. Corbly
Glenville Normal
E. G. Rohrbough
Fairmont Normal
Woodley
Shepherd College Normal
Thomas C. Miller
West Virginia Colored Institute
Byrd Prillerman
Bluefield Colored Institute
R. P. Sims
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia expects local thunder showers with Friday fair and warmer conditions. Virginia shows cloudy skies with local showers on Thursday and Friday turning to fair and warmer weather.
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West Virginia
Virginia
White House closes case on appointing prosecutors
President Wilson recommended Francis J. Heney Matt J Sullivan and Thomas Hayden for special prosecutors in the Caminetti Digges white slave cases and Western Fuel Company matter No final selection yet as currency and departmental matters occupied the president Officials note McNab resignation approved and the White House views the prosecutor selection as a closed incident after naming candidates Watts Kent Baker mentioned as possible picks Secretary Lane to influence Heney move
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Washington
Wilson
McReynolds
Francis J. Heney
Matt. J. Sullivan
Thomas Hayden
Specifl
Caminetti-Digges
Western Fuel Company Coal Customs
White House
Department of Justice
United States
John l. McNab
Frisco
Matt J. Sullivan
Kent
Baker
Lane
Heney
MacNab
Edwards to Be First Witness for Defense in Smith Bribery Case
Webster Springs West Virginia June 35 The defense plans Col W S Edwards as its first witness in the State Senator Ben A Smith bribery case. Judges heard arguments on whether the money shown in court is needed and how many days the defense will require to present testimony.
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Webster Springs
W. Va
Ben A. Smith
Smith
Counsil
Col. W. S. Edwards
No Twenty Round Bouts Allowed In New Orleans
A July 4 boxing match between Jack Britton and Charley White was cut from twenty rounds to ten after Governor Hall banned twenty round exhibitions in Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Jack Britton
Charley White
Hall
Many Veterans to Attend Harrisburg Gathering
Harrisburg, Pa reports a June 25 event with telegraphs and notices from governors inviting numerous veterans to attend. The brief notes emphasize broad veteran participation and official outreach from state leaders.
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Harrisburg
Veterans to Attend Gettysburg Centenary Ceremonies Next Week
Reported today that hundreds of veterans have filed information at the Gettysburg office for attendance at next weeks ceremonies. The $35000 appropriation to aid veterans beyond the $40000 estimate was approved and word sent to states requesting prompt replies for preparations.
Women voters prepare to scrap bosses in Chicago
Chicago women await July 1 when suffrage becomes law. A nonpartisan suffrage movement will form in every precinct, with local headquarters planned for fall. Organizations will campaign for merit, not party. Targets include Hinkey Dink Kenna and Bathhouse John Coughlin in the first aldermanic race.
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Chicago
Hinkey Dink
Bath House
John
Evans brothers gunned down near Rocky Fork
Portsmouth Ohio June 25 Evans 24 and Boyd Evans 19 were shot in a suspected ambush on a road Boyd had forbidden them to use. Suspects War a Blevins and James Blevins are sought in the fatal attack.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Marsh Evans
Killie
Boyd Evans
Rocky Fork
Wzra
James Blevins
Evans Brothers
Blevins
Government to Appeal War Department Land Case
Norfolk June 25 The government plans to appeal to the federal circuit court of appeals the case in which Greenleaf Johnson Lumber Company resisted the war department effort to wake fill land on the southern branch of Elizabeth River opposite the Norfolk navy yard without purchasing or condemning it.
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Norfolk
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Greenleaf Johnson Lumber Company
War Department
Elizabeth River
Norfolk Navy Yard
Sime
Death Toll in Buffalo Mill Fire Tops Fifty
Firemen battled a massive blaze at the Halsted Milling and Elevator plant in Buffalo as 17 known dead, 18 missing, and 4 hospitalized deaths raised the tally toward 100. Investigators will assess the alarm fault while a wrecking company clears debris sixty feet high. Dr. Holmes urged stricter mining style safety to prevent dust explosions.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Secre Jm
Halsted Milling and
Hklevator
Free Sugar and Free Wool Established in Tariff Bill
Washington June 25 Free sugar in 1916 and free raw wool are established in the tariff revision bill after a two day Senate fight. The sugar schedule passed 40 to 6 and wool 41 to 6, with President Wilson backing both. Debate on agricultural provisions followed, including a countervailing duty for wheat and flour, and other amendments were rejected or adjourned for tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Wilson
Ways and Meals Committee
Louisiana
Shaffroth
Walsh
United States Court of Appeals
Dean Ransdell
Wait Peice James
Beth Anenion
Raise World Championship Pennant at Fenway Park
The world championship pennant was raised at Fenway Park in Boston as the New York Highlands faced the defending champion Red Sox. The ceremonial event marked the start of the season with the famed pennant signaling the title.
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Boston
Mass
Worl
Fenway Park
New York Highlands
Red Sox
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Additant
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Henry Harnish
Snew River Field
Judge Lovett
Concord
L. B. Hill
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Cade
McNab
Joseph A. Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Holmes
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