City Council hears report on proposed additions to light plant
The Daily Sentinel reports a Monday city council session addressing additions to the electric light plant. Prof. Ross Jones outlined options from a full new 300 light plant to cheaper upgrades, with costs ranging from about 5,000 to 14,000 dollars. A new light in the First ward was ordered, water-wall projects discussed, and a crane issue resolved at cost to the contractor. Williamson voted no on a motion, and a special meeting was set for August 12 to review delinquent water bills totaling about 750 dollars.
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Kinter
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Williamson
Morgan
Water Works Committee
Water Works
Water Committee
Keating
Maple and
Yates Avenue
Blueville
East End
Ross Jones
Engineering School
West Virginia University
Wght
Jones
Empress Glass Factory
Tthe Nance Committee
Willard Finds B and O System Ready for Traffic
President Daniel Willard returned to Baltimore after a July 7 inspection trip covering 6500 miles in six days. He praised the B and O system and its subsidiaries for improved tracks, yards, and equipment, noting no depression signs and an expected healthy, not abnormal, business outlook. Col. Bryan postponed his lecture tour, and express rates faced a 16 percent cut by the interstate commerce commission.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Tile Drainage for Soil Improvement and Field Practice
Long article by Prof. I. B. Cook Jr of West Virginia University argues drainage is the key to all soil improvement. It outlines benefits such as firmer soil and higher yields, notes how waterlogging affects germination, root growth, and aeration, and describes land types needing drainage, tile types, and spacing. It also explains a simple homemade water level device for determining tile depth.
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College of Ariculture
West Virginia University
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Wages of Farm Laborers Across States Compared
The Bureau of Statistics reports West Virginia and national farm labor wages per month and per day with and without board, noting rising costs from 1868 to 1909 and cautioning that higher employer pay could draw workers away. It cites O. M. Johnson of West Virginia University and comments on domestic labor and broader worker conditions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
United States
W. Va
M. Johnson
College of Agriculture
West Virginia University
Free gas limited to the dwelling and one outside light
West Virginia Supreme Court rules free gas for domestic use is confined to the inside of the dwelling and one enclosed outside light. The decision affects hall Harrison County case Hall v Philadelphia Co and limits outdoor open flames. Gas companies seek to enforce the ruling in related counties.
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Hall
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Philadelphia Co
Largest Hotel Gore Opens In Clarksburg West Virginia
CLARKSBURG August 6 The city now hosts the largest hotel in West Virginia the 217 room Hotel Gore on West Pike and Second Street near the post office Its formal opening was Saturday and it began business Monday The facility includes ten sample rooms and several other rooms for a hotel of its size and character Also noted is a political column criticizing express companies for high rates and regulatory pressure.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
Gore
West Pike
Second Street
Express
Post Office Department
Friends of the Express Trust
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Convicted legislators face sentencing amid calls for reform
In the wake of four convictions for accepting bribes in the late U S senate contest and potential fifth verdict, Webster Springs judge O'Brien will sentence tonight. Defense seeks stay pending appeals as public eyes whether Jones will be jailed for bread theft and whether higher-ups escape charges for stealing a state. The piece urges politics to halt where state integrity is at stake.
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United States
Webster Springs
O'Brien
Supreme Court
Jones
Brother Slayer Anthony Grace Executed at Sing Sing
Anthony W. Grace was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing for murdering his brother Jack Grace, a well known wrestler. Jack Grace’s body was found hacked to pieces at the Walden social club last September, and Anthony fled after the crime before later being arrested. He possessed much of Jack’s property when captured. Grace was convicted by a Middletown jury. Evelyn Ne’bit Thaw has filed for bankruptcy and reportedly earns a $5,000 weekly salary.
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Ossining
Anthony W. Grace
Sing Sing
Jack
Jack" Grace
Walden
Anthony
Middletown
Everett Robinson succeeds Leuthke in roofing business
W Everett Robinson named successor to John W Leuthke at Slate Roofing Tin and Galvae Iron Spouting. Offers roof repair and painting services. Contact by card or call at Neo Besos Street West Grafton.
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