Railroads Stir Southwest Virginia Coal Field Boom
In Norton Virginia December reports show a burst of railroad activity tied to the Southwest Virginia coal field. The canal era and cheaper southern freight spur a push for trunk lines into Carolinas Georgia and Florida to harness coal seams such as Imboden Lower and Upper Banners Kennedy and Edwards with high quality smithing coal and low sulfur content. George L. Carter leads road-building battles amid disputes with Virginia Iron Coal and Coke, while government test shipments aboard Norfolk and Western lines are eyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Clinchport
Southwest
Virginia
Sean
Panama Canal
Carolinas
Hatteras
California
Ihs
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Uni
Ted
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Norfolk and Western
Qne
George L. Carter
Archer Phlegar
Carter
Tom's Creek
Samson
Virginia Rail Rivalry in Coal Field Expansion
The article outlines a multi-rail expansion in Southwest Virginia with Deepwater and Virginia and Southwestern lines challenging the Norfolk and Western tied to the Pennsylvania system. Prominent Virginians including Rufus Ayers, RB Brace, W H Bond, J D Clay, T F Smithers, L O Pettit, and Patrick Hagan back Carter’s Clinch river route while Payne McHarg push new connections from Bristol through Appalachia and Norton into Tom's Creek and Dickenson county. It notes a non monopoly development in state ownership and potential shifts as the Deepwater line aims for a southern Virginia coal field corridor, with Beadle et al allied against Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rockefeller
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Tidewater
Deepwater
Norfolk and Western
Pennsylvania
Oliver H. Payne
Wabash
Gould-Rockefeller
Carter
Henry McHarg
Payne
Giles County
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cumberland Mountains
Pound Gap
Wise County
Rufus A. Ayers
RB. P. Brace
W. H. Bond
J. D. Clay
T. F. Smithers
L. O. Pettit
Patrick Hagan
Payne- McHarg
Mr. Carter
Clinch River
Bristol
Appalachia
Norton
Tom's Creek
Dickenson County
South and Western
Rival rail lines clash over Carter's southward route
A Roanoke Times note states rivals seek shelter in time of storm by backing a competing southern line to Mr. Carter's property, aiming to gain advantage from his direct southward position and intensifying competition between lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carter
Carter
Roanoke
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement Testimony
Johnson City resident Pearson Baxter of Walnut Street credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief from backache frequent kidney secretions and general improvement after short use. He praises the product and urges friends to try it. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets Dean's Kidney Pills nationwide at 0 cents per box. Remember the name Dean's and avoid substitutes. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup is also advertised for general health.
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Johnson City
FT. P. Baxter
K. P. Jones Lumber Co
Walnut Street
Dean
Patton Drug Co
Conte
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
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J. Kirkpatrick
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Williams & Bowman
Chancery
Tennessee
Ss. B. Miller Arronsey
Jonson City
Atvention
HO. Reaves Leroy
Reaves Rehves & Reeves
Tenn
Miller, Jr
W J Miller
Miller
Physicians and Surgeons
Opera House
HB. Miller
Kingstree
Watsugat
D. A. Vines
Courts of
Chas
Polkia
Piedmont Hotel
Inceholpe Brands
Clears
W. O. Phillips
J. A. Ankrom
Thebee House W
Lee
Ohnson City, Tennessee
Garner Buffalo Street
Southern
Taig
Debus
Dulaney Bros
Dr. King
H.C. Miller
Thomas H. Carter
National World's Fair Commission
Commission
Francis
Exposition Company
Silliman
Josh
Bertma
Ethiopia
Goulds
Western Union
Cassatt
All Israel
Pennsylvaia
Xmas
Theis St Holiday
Thonas Brothers
Apaaram
Kohler
Miss Ae Millinery
Post Office
Johnson City, Tenn
DeWitt
DeWit
Bol
Rogers
Rome
Rochester
Lee & Slachols Hardware Company
Chancery Court
Washington County
Wilbur J. Clark
Tena R. Clark
Lena RR. Clark
Teunessee
Tt Ia
B.A, Surenny
M. Br
E. Minrn
M. Vabh
H. Bowman
Comant
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