Submarine Coal Mining Planned Near Halifax
Halifax area outlines a plan to mine coal under the sea north of Sydney Harbor and southward. Dominion Coal Company holds leases in submarine districts while Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Company contests privileges. Legislation before Nova Scotia lawmakers would grant mining rights to the Dominion company with a commitment to begin operations promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Sydney Harbor
Dominion Coal Company
Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Ccompany
Dominion Company
800000 Acres Restored to Homestead Entry Alaska Chugach
Presidential proclamation excludes nearly 800000 acres of the Chugach national forest from protection in Alaska. The areas are restored to homestead entry after July 9 and to settlement or other disposition after July 16. Two noncontiguous zones include lands near Anchorage and along Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay.
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Washington
Chugach National Forest
Alaska
Knik and
Yournngain Arms
Anchorage
Cook In- Yet
Kachemek Bay
Postmaster Edvay 63 Years in Office at Age 84
George P. Moore has served as Edvay postmaster since 1853 and now at 84 plans to stay another decade or two. He also runs a mercantile business, farms, presides at Marlinton’s First National Bank, and leads the Southern Methodist church with two sermons weekly.
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Elkins
W. Va
George P. Moore
Edvay
Pocahontas County
Moore
J. K. Moore
Terson
Vanklin Vieree
First National Bank of
Marlinton
Southern Methodist Church
Edray
Notice of Fifth Street improvement hearing Covington Indiana
The Covington Common Council announces a public improvement to grade and pave Fifth Street from its north end to the Union street intersection with curbs and gutters. Remonstrances may be heard June 16, 1919 at 8 p.m. In the council chamber. City Clerk Charles A. Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Indiana
Fifth Street
Union Street
Common Council
Washington Faces Patent Medicine Tax Challenge
Manufacturers of proprietary remedies claim their products are simple preparations and not taxable under the 1 cent per 25 cents tax. Internal Revenue Service regulations define toilet and medicinal articles and assert the tax applies to retail sales since May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Brissey Estate
In the Fountain Circuit Court April Term 1919 John P Brissey as Administrator filed final settlement of William Brissey deceased The account will be examined June 25 1919 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship at the same time and place J P Brissey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brissey
Fountain Circuit Court
John P. Brissey
J. P. Brisley
Government Aid for Disabled Soldiers Under War Risk Insurance
An article by Douglas C. McMurtrie explains five year filing limits for disability compensation under the War Risk Insurance program. It details eligibility, benefits for widows and dependents, medical care, vocational training, and ongoing support to reintegrate crippled veterans into civilian work with employer and public backing.
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Douglas C. M’murtrie
New York World
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
O. K
War Risk Insurance Act
Ulitary
Bureau of War Visk Insurance
Army
Navy
Yisk Insurance
Wei
Allies Plan to Raise 20 Million for Transfer
Allies are planning to raise necessary money totaling 20 million dollars to effect a transfer. The text notes a Christmas baby would have been born on December 25 but that date did not exist on the bank, with December 24 followed by December 26. It mentions a lost day crossing the Pacific and refers to Peter’s birthday, with parents named Mr and Mrs Tarnest Hevbroeck of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
Peter
Tarnest Hevbroeck
New York
Baby Without Birthday Seen Aboard Pacific Crossing
A baby with no birthday was first seen on a ship crossing the Pacific in a USD harbor report. The article notes the child’s arrival aboard a vessel bound for a western port and the crew’s reaction to the unusual discovery.
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Pacific
USD
Woman seeks return of husband’s gambling losses in court
Mrs. Sam Peancock sues Pred Robertson Tom Welly Janek Dolay and Elmer Lontisen for 6 425 alleging her husband enabled losses. The petition claims money was lost during a game between Amy Ta and Tune 5 at a hotel in Youngstown and invokes anti gambling statutes to recover losses if the husband does not repay within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Samwel Peancock
Pred Robertson
Tom Welly
Janek Dolay
Elmer Lontisen
Feaceck
Amy TA
Tune 5
Thunder
SSD for Dime's Worth of Candy
Mrs. Frank Buster of Uniontown Pennsylvania misplaced a dime from her purse on a dresser. Her four year old son John admitted using twenty cents to buy candy. An inquiry confirmed the cost but the money was returned.
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Frank Buster
Uniontown
John
Uncle Sam to Aid Home Builders
The United States Housing Corporation plans wartime housing for congested industrial centers and will offer models to the public. The Labor Department said homes will be provided to committees in 40 cities to promote building activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
United States Tlousing Corporation
Department of Iabor
Aviator Survives Andes Flight Over Chile to Argentina
Lieutenant Cortines piloted a British aircraft over the Andes from Santiago Chile to Argentina at 18000 feet in a notable high altitude crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Cortines
Santiago
Chile
Argentine
Shortage of Building Materials Hits South Africa
A widespread supply shortage affects corrugated iron, flat sheets, wire, tin plates and electrical accessories across South Africa, disrupting construction and maintenance projects.
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South Africa
Church Sunday Services and Midweek Meeting Schedule
The church holds Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. with communion and baptism, an afternoon service, and a midweek meeting on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Reverend J. F. Kiskaddon presides.
Methodist Church Notices Sunday Schedule and Leaders
Sunday school at 9 45 with Francis Smith superintendent preaching at 8 pm Epworth League at 6 pm full attendance desired Bend services every other Sunday at 9 am Sunday school every Sunday morning R E Smith superintendent C B Stanforth pastor 11 am services ongoing
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Methodist Church
Francis Smith
Epworth
the Bend
R. E. Smith
C. B. Stanforth
Baptist Church Notice Preaching Schedule
A Baptist church lists weekly events including preaching on the second and fourth Sundays, Sunday School each Sunday at 10 am, morning service at 10 am, evening service at 8 pm, and a prayer meeting every Thursday at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Morning and Evening Worship Services At Ruth Bilsland Church
Ruth Bilsland hosts morning worship at 11, evening service at 8, and Sunday School at 10 30 led by Pastor Rev George Moffett A brief notice notes that a sale bill brings a crowd.
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Ruth Bilsland
George Moffett
Train Schedules and Stop Information
No. 2 due 8:08 a m No 16 due 12:18 p m No 18 due 38 36 p m No 44 due 1 22 a m West No 3 due 2 Lee 6 10 p m No 9 due 9 20 a m No 11 due 2 16 p m No 48 due 2 38 a m Trains 18 44 11 and 43 daily All others daily except Sunday All trains stop here C Kaufman Agent
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Lee
Due
C. Kaufman
Agt
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Scott & Bowne
Bloorfield
N. J
Nova Scotia Company
National Forest
Nicholas
Rasputin
London
Col
Napier
Iate Czar
Grand Duke
Rasputir
West Virginia
Order of Common Council
City of
Charles A. Baldwin
Linmitad
Copsright
I J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem
N. C
Whas Ac
Borrd
Congress
America
Presbyterian Church
J. F. Kiskaddon
First Church OF Christ
Old Reliable Club
Trubel
Madison
Oakland
Cal
Ffeed
Big Four Railroad
Old Leary
C. D. Redden
Covington, Ind
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