Survey shows consumers shifting from oil to coal nationwide
The Coal Merchant reports a nationwide survey by the American Retail Coal Merchants' Association indicating a pronounced move from oil installations to coal. Large users like the YMCA, Narragansett Electric, Columbia College, Manhattan Eye and Ear, Quaker City Flour Miller, and Publicker Co. are cited among many others. Some plants delaying change cite coal’s lower running costs, while oil companies push to curb coal adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Merchant
Hostan
Narragansett Electric Light Company
Providence
Columbia College
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital
Quaker City Flour Miller
Philadellphia
Pubbiecker Company
Philadelphia
Wider Highways Urged for Traffic
Walter P. Chrysler urges city planning commissions to modernize traffic systems. He calls for synchronized control, broader streets, and a four-lane layout to accommodate cars, trucks, and buses, arguing municipalities must adapt to the car era with informed planning and wider highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter PB
Ghrisler
Chrysler and
Maxwell Motor Corporations
Chrysler
America
Capabia
Elevated trains and motor cars threaten urban life
The writer argues for wide through streets and restricted rail use, citing London and Paris as models. He warns that elevated trains should be confined to subways and streetcar tracks impede pedestrians. He calls for major cities to adapt to four-lane traffic and curb motor car manufacturing influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tretrait
Fantiac
Mion
New York
Jipasca
London
Paris
Philadelphia
Exompia
Motor Cara
Poaritie
Tinaiac
West Virginian to Get Degree in Law at Cumberland University
W F Damron of Branchland West Virginia, former Hamill Normal student, will receive his LL B degree from Cumberland University this January. He has taught rural schools five years, passed the Tennessee bar in 1934, and practices in Lebanon with H P Stratton while studying for the bar. Damron has a fine exam record, five Tennessee court cases, and aims to return to West Virginia to practice and enter politics. He is active in Delta Psi Epsilon Legal fraternity, Masonic club, Phi Matheum, and Corumere Literary and Belle. He is a close friend of President John Royal Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebancun
Lebanon
H. FP. Stratton
Damtonham
Tennessee
Datiron Ia
Delta Pri Epallon Leral
Masonic Club
Philomatheun
Corumere Literary and Belles
John Royal
Btarris
Feuerlicht to Lecture Tonight on Seeing Things
Fabrii Morris Feuerlieht of Indianapolis will deliver a lecture on Seeing Things at the Virginia Street Temple tonight starting at attack time. The event is held under the auspices of the Council of Jewish Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabrii Morris Feuerlieht
Indianapolis
Virginia Atrect
Council
Military Training Order Faces Broad Opposition in Japan
TOKYO, Jan. 11. Authorization of universal military training in schools and colleges has met strong opposition nationwide. Public figures oppose the plan, and a department ruling likely to be changed before April when it would take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokoyo
Department of Education
Japan
Street Car Men Hold Banquet
The banquet honors motormen and conductors of the Charlasien Direruhra Kalirond line with about 100 attendees. Awards were given for three years without incidents, including two men from the Cetin Creete ling and W. E. Guthrie. The event concluded around 3 30 o clock after speeches by company officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karankha Patel
Uffivera
Yecurda
Os TD
Dinthy
W. E. Guthrie
St Athans
Atnr
I. R
American Board to Withdraw From Persia Mission
The American Board plans to quit Persia within months as obstacles impede progress. The mission has gained revenue and expenditure control in most government sectors except the war office, hindering success. Persian leaders face taxation resistance amid capital flow failures and regional political friction. 18500 THABAD PROFIT LONDON report notes 1924 profits and other brief items follow in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seharan
Versta
Tan
Mlavlan
Br. Millsprugh
Perrsia
Vdnerach
Vandereo
Persia
Pany Jura Berna
Ie Talishin
Saime
Pearsehr
Veteran Pitchers for Nationals Signal Strong Spring
The Nationals plan to reinforce pitching with veteran arms including Coveleskie and Grove, aiming to balance youth with experience. NY star Tarra leads the mix as Clemens and players like Walter Johnson and Coveleskie reportedly join a crowded spring roster.
Germans Seek Old Holdings in South West Africa Auction
The Biel's correspondent reports German desires for self government in South West Africa and a potential legislature with many Germans. Former German properties in Camarvone and West Attics sold for 226000 dollars, with restrictions on reversion to Cayman ownership and bids by former enemies. A British official noted the bid winner would not resell to Germans.
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Mapetoiwn
Soren Africa
Pr. Fasgurty
Namaraland
Rapid-West Africa
Biel
Wwehow
Elertad
Belhe Parler
Berlin
South-West Africa
Camarvone
Cayman
Euhgeet
Commerce Turns Toward Belgrade
Skomum Serbia July 17. The Jugoslavia Italy treaty reshapes trade hubs. Belgrade gains port and rail privileges, Skopje loses prominence and commerce shifts toward the Yugoslav capital.
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Belgrade
Skomum
Serbia
Lurdiy
Jugoslavia
Italy
Yugoslavia
Berija
Helgrade Agra
Skopje
Satoniea
Jugslvin
Skoepie
Postal Service Breaks Its Christmas Record
The postal service reported record December receipts totaling 44,148,978 dollars, an 8.2 percent rise from December 1923. Major cities listed include Dayton, Jersey City, Newark, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Los Angeles among the top performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Service
Washington
Tesemiber
Dayton
Oper Sethes
Alo
WIL Trekaan
Jersey City
Malt Fae Pty Cincinatie
Newark
Noah
Grand Purples
Heohadter
Miwartzkie
Chienga
Los Angeles
Santa Claus in the Mexican Expeditionary forces story
Colonel Jones led a Christmas mission for the Ninth Army region, organizing a Christmas tree expedition from Cañon Typhlan to Chihuahua. Aided by 80 volunteers and transport by eight trucks, the effort delivered a decorated tree, gifts, and a full feast, with 200 cooks preparing meals and 12 deer.
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Martin
San Francisco
Dan
Prealiia
Tnele
Hag Jareeset Coentinental Pllitars
Samuel A. Soe
Coulunel Jones
China
Wilde
Anny
Eld Colondl
Fee
Ninth Army
Shang
Wienetal Dershing
Voluuel Dunes
Catania
Catania Typhlan, Near Cyaas Grandes
Chihuahua
Dons Hiamen
Dows
Paso
Calmel Jeces
Ranta Chana
Santa Winnaee
Amaling Tovarco
Standardization of Tennis Ball Sought
A British official stated that a standardized ball is being developed soon, aiming to align play across Britain and the United States. He expressed confidence that a universal ball will soon be evolved to facilitate consistent play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
San
Issogivliwna
Britain
Echoes of a Capitol Hanging in Kanawha Valley Past
Turning Back the Pages recalls a 1853 public execution near Charleston and the chilling legends that followed. The tale names a curse on Capitol Hill, sightings of specters, and a cascade of misfortune for locals and visitors, including accidents and deaths linked to the mill site and canyon.
Railroads Proud of Averting Car Shortage in Fall
Railroads report seven new freight records in the first ten months, led by the week ending October 25 with 112,945 cars, and the 4,090,211 freight cars moved on October 15. Despite earlier fears, no car shortage or congestion appeared due to railroad operations, with total commodity traffic from January 1 to October 23 reaching 31,700,789 cars, the highest on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Traitz
Narvice Division
Reverus
Tletory
Galle Titia
Nigger Yewell Hanging and Aftermath at Kanawha
A detailed account of the public hanging of Nigger Yewell in Kanawha County and the surrounding community reaction. The narrative covers the execution day, mob presence, burial, alleged body exhumation, and the later discovery of the corpse in a river box, shaping local memory of the event.
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Mony
Kanawha
Waa
Jong Befere
Yewell
Charleston
Kanawha County
Capitol Hill
Charleeton
Vewell
Canitat Mid
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Walter P. Chrysler
W. F. Damron of
Branchland
University of Cumberland
Feuerlicht
Interurban
Mercury
Saturn
Norma Talmadge
Eugene O'Brien
Lewis Stone
Florence Vidor
Lew Cody
Pathe News
O'Brien
Rialto
John M. Stahl
Lewis Stone Florence Victor Lew Cody
Mack Sennett
Jamedy “Honeymoon Hardsi Elis
Swan CI
FOX News
Saniey Tarra
C. A
Fife and Idward
Tor Harris
Lagen Quivoe
Stanley CiVeleakio
Cereran Sptholl
Cleveland
Veen
Greggie
Walter Johison
Dazain
Waltae Ha Plungine
Tharge Moeridge
Jon Martina
Grege
Coveles
Walter Johnany
Casaball
Taves
Harria
Mivey
Martina
Vean Gregg
Walter Johnnson
George MogRinae
Stanley Covekeskie
South Africa
Rinka
Jugo-Slavia
Santa Claus
Col. Jones
Pershing
Mexico
Santas Aid
Alltwers
Capitol Rail
Wielatre
Nimrada
Turkbuean
Alent
Capitel
Rose
Tess
Keene
Enire
Wie
Coal River
Charlestons
West Chavinaton
Glenwood Park
Adil
Tung Werk
Copttel Wi
Wallowa
Niayolee
X Strani
Ewell
Kyenter
Rtanley Matthews
Main Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Asher and
Ryer
A. C. Dunfee
Gen
Agemt
Dieslay
Walker
Sollaishy
Dunbar
Male Street
Howard C. Smith
Detective Bureau
Charleston Merchant Police and Protective Association
Howard C Smith
Mar. Clyde
Mith. Asst
Max Mekerenge
Hay Sees
Beskoe
H. R. Hunter
Virginia Street
Bushman
C. M. Jiiden
May Building
Quarriee and
Hale Eyephons
Eb, L
Martin Omrut Errrerdas
Srodatiet Anseinente
Narre Dietingten
Boeawhe Back
Frase Gh
FESR
Meddance
H. H. Smallridge
W. WA
Sfaats Hospital
HI District
R. A. Schiutte
Ont Ave
Knights of Columbus
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