New Consolidation Mines Planned at Helen's Run WV
The Consolidation Coal Company of Fairmont WV hires Allen & Garcia Co Chicago to design and construct tipples screens electrification for two new Helen's Run mines. They will have duplicate equipment, 4000 tons per day capacity, concrete shaft curbing, modern tipples, Ward Leonard hoists, steam driven air shaft fans, and 22000 volt power from the parent station. Estimated cost near one million dollars with erection to start spring.
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Consolidation Coal Company
Fairmont
W. Va
Allen & Garcia Company
Chicago
Ward-Leonard
Coffey and Moran Face Off in Heavyweight Showdown
New York report outlines a ten round bout planned for October 19 at the Garden between Frank Moran and Jim Coffey for a shot at Jess Willard. Moran boosting past Paris form, Coffey praised for size and steady improvement, with both aiming to upset Willard and claim the title.
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New York
Tom Jones
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
Pittsburgh
Paris
Jim Coffey
Mastadon
Garden
Coffey
Moran
Johnson
Willard
Jack Johnson
Bombardier Wells
Wella
Jess
Masons Open Four Day Supreme Council Session
Masons of highest rank from across the Northern Masonic jurisdiction gathered in Boston for the four days annual session of the supreme council of sovereign grand inspectors general of the thirty third and last degree. A reception at the Copley hotel honored Sovereign Grand Commander Barton Smith of Toledo and other supreme council officers.
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Boston
Mass
Supreme Council
Copley Hotel
Barton Smith
Toledo
Chicago Leaders Attend Port Sheridan Civilian Military Training Camp
Several hundred prominent business men bankers and professionals from Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Iowa and Michigan arrived at Port Sheridan for a four week civilian military training course run by regular army officers. Among attendees are Chicago Mayor Thompson and other leading city officials.
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Chicago
Til
Milnois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Port Sheridan
Art Sheridan
Thompson
Telegraph Operators Return to Duty on B and O Branch
Restoration to duty of third trick telegraph operators at Hooversville and Stokestown on Sundays and Fridays shows ongoing business on the Somerset and Cambria branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Offices had been closed at night for months with alternating duties among remaining operators.
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Somerset
Herrick Proposes New Financing Plan for Irrigation
Myron T. Herrick, speaking as a banker at the International Irrigation Congress in San Francisco, says irrigation progress is stalled by finance. He favors bond issuance backed by installments from landowners with a sinking fund for redemption, urging federal adoption. The event drew thousands, including governors and Pan American delegates.
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San Francisco
Myron T. Herrick
International Irrigation Congress
United States
Canada
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Herrick
United States Reclamation Service
Palm Beach
Fla
Fairbanks
Alaska
Order of Publication In Armentrout divorce case
Equity court in Allegany County, Maryland, issues notice in Martha A. Armentrout v Robert L. Armentrout for divorce a vinculo matrimonii. The bill claims desertion since June 1912 and separation continues. the respondent is warned to appear by November 5 next. Children Irven L. aged thirteen, Evelyne nine, and sedrout seven custody details noted.
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Circuit Court
Allegany County
Maryland
Martha A. Armentrout
Robert L. Armentrout
Robert Lrmentrout
Marn
J. Armyn
Joyd L. Shaffer
Irven L. Armhirteen
Evelyne
Sentrout
Robert L. Arma
Landowners face heavy burdens under current irrigation plan
Herrick argues landowners paid 16 percent of crop returns to government last year plus water rights taxes and 6 to 12 percent mortgage interest. He calls for long term financing 50 to 75 years, treasury involvement, and water users associations to fund and manage reclamation projects. He says the government would act as umpire and the program would become a revolving fund.
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Reclamation Service
Reclamation Bureau
Secretary of the Treasury
Mohr Murder Probe Ordered by Grand Jury
Providence reporters describe a grand jury inquiry into the August 31 shooting death of Dr. C Franklin Mohr, who was killed while riding in a car with his female secretary. Details remain scarce as investigators pursue leads.
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Providence
R. I
C. Franklin Mohr
Grand
Grand Jury to Hear Evidence in Local Murder Case
A jury convened to review all the state evidence against three negroes charged with murder and Mrs. Mohr charged as an accessory. If indictments are returned, the prosecution will seek to move trials to proceed immediately.
Want Better Cotton Prices
In Atlanta on September 21 the National Farmers Union meets to fix a reasonable cotton price. President C. S. Barrett says farmers have not borrowed from the $500 million loan announced by Secretary McAdoo a year ago. If funds are not secured this year the business world will suffer. He estimates twelve and a half cents per pound as the likely price.
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Atlanta
National Farmers Union
C. S. Barrett
Union
South
the Treasury
McAdoo
Household Furniture No Red Tape Indgfsers References
A brief item notes streamlined processes for household furniture matters with emphasis on reducing red tape and clarifying references and publicity procedures.
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Brighton
Mike
Sailor Burke
Burke
Fort Sheridan
Cir
Lloyd L. Shaffer
Mohr Case
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Ro Pris
Lean Itelig
Goa
L. W. Bullard
South Centre Street
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Tundeye
Wellington Glass Works
Kptstl
Miller's
Mechanic Street
Miller’s Dye Works
Frederick and
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Cumberland
White’s Hall
Virginia Avenue
W. C. White Lumber Co
J. H. Holtzshu & Co
George D. Landwehr
Park Street
J. H. Dailey
North Centre Street
lHorse & Wagon
Arch Street
Oakland
Frostburg
A. James
Midlothian
Morrison
Frederick Street
Springfield
John W. Snyder
Pennsylvania
Cumberland, Md
Schonter
Liberty Street
Rec
John G. Miller
Water Street
Masonic Temple
Louis ‘Stein
North Centre St
John C/Wolford
South Liberty
W. G. Damm
Ph. G
South Mechanic Street
Paerchants & Miner
A Transportation CO
SES
Baltimo
Savannah Strum
Jacksonville
W.P. Turner
Baltimore
Ager
Inge Iiatborg Lorden Shea Midland
J. T. Robertson
Ratu
Bally — Hagersto Gaettre
Ourg
Saltimon Pailadel
Bieeper
Pitsleensc
Harz and
Wor
Rtermediary
Durbin
Laselstows
Agerstown
Waynesborce
Chambersburg
Werkiwinster
Hikins, Davie
Beleed
Yurlibe
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Cc. Stewart
Gen'l Passenger Ag
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