Local power lines linked to Cleveland system progress
Pittsburgh dispatch notes that a cross regional electric highway has been completed linking Cleveland and Pittsburgh area plants with West Virginia and Maryland. Interconnections among Ireland Electric, North Western Ohio Traction and Light, Ohio Power, and West Penn Power form a major interlinked grid extending toward the Potomac region and beyond. The system aims to reduce deficits, lower reserve needs, and save millions in equipment costs while enabling high load factor generation across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland.
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Pittsburgh
West Penn Power Company
Cleveland
West Virginia
Maryland
Horder Lakeside
Ireland Electric Elminati Company
Northrn Ohio Traction and Light Company
Ohio Power Company
West Penn System
Duquesne Light Company
Akron
Canton
Coal Field
H. Hobert
Otto
American * Water Works and Electric Company
West Tenn Power Company
Windsor Station
West Penn Territory
Clarion River
Weston
W. Va
Oakland
Cumberland
West Penn
Potomac Faison Company
Hagerstown
Frederick
Potomac Company
Penn Central Light and Power Company
Altoona
Louistown
Pennsylvania
Keystone Power Corporation
Bellefonte
State College
Ohio
Virginia
Winchester
Rolliante
Northwest
Association of Power Companies
Army funds coming along rather slow
The Salvation Army Home Service fund grows slowly and all workers must push to complete the campaign. Citizens are urged to contribute now to sustain charitable aid and spiritual work. Send donations to Mr. Steel at Float National Bank or to Captain.
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Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Army
Chiriat
Mr. Steel
Fioat National Nank
West Virginia Federal Roads and Aid Totals 1917 to 1925
West Virginia’s early federal road program covers 950 miles across the state with major routes including Midland Trail Northwestern Turnpike Route 2 4 and others reaching the Virginia and Ohio lines. Federal aid totals 2 926 369 86 with 126 projects over 445 67 miles and government share limits per mile at 15000.
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Grafton
Taylor, Barbour
Randolph
Pocahontas
Virginia Line
Ohio County
Jefferson County
Berkeley County
West Virginia
State Road Commission
Federal aid to building state roads in West Virginia
Charleston May 15. The State Road Commission discusses federal aid as a major factor in road improvement. Primary and secondary federal aid classes, interstate and inter-county routes, limits on mileage, and apportionment formulas are explained. West Virginia falls under District No. 10 with William Brewster as U. S. Senior Highway Engineer in charge.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Hoad Commission
West Virginia
Union
Congress
National Treasury
State Treasury
State Road Commission
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
United
Bureau of Mobile Roads
Department of Agriculture
William Brewster
U.S
D. Brown
Mistaken Identity in Grafton Justice Race Sparks Letter
A candidate for Justice of the Peace in Grafton West Virginia clarifies a confusion with a rival from another district. He confirms party affiliation Republican, notes past railroad engineering, and requests voters' consideration and support as he faces a career impact from a service injury. May 18, 1924. Local reader letters endorse street parking reform adding safety concerns and traffic obstruction due to parked cars on Main and Latrobe streets.
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Grafton
Justice of the Peace
Tam
Earl C
Demoss
Lincoln Street
West Va
W. Va
Main
Latrobe
Coolidge vetoes bonus bill today.
President Coolidge vetoed the compensation measure that would grant free life insurance to all World War Veterans, citing treasury strain after disapproving of the Bursum Pension Bill. Advocates promise to press to override the veto as the bill had cleared both chambers with majorities.
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Washington
Coolidge
Treasury
Capitol
House
Senate
Howard Carter Illuminates Tutankhamuns Reentry in Egypt
In Luxor on November 4 1922 Egyptologist Howard Carter and Earl of Carnarvon triggered global attention by reopening Tutankhamuns tomb area. Carter described his origins in England and his methodical exploration, quelling rumors of a pharaohs curse and detailing Tut Ankh Amen pronounciations and artifacts. The piece notes Carter as a pivotal archeologist risking life and health to advance historical knowledge.
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Egypt
Luxor
Department of Antiquities
Tut-Ankh-Amen
Howard Carter
Earl of Carnarvon
America
New York City
Lee Keedick
United States
Tsnazht Nim
The
Waldorf-Astoria
Metropolitan Museum
Mr. Carter
Swaffham
Norfolk
England
Caravan
Thei Tombs
Tut
Tut Ankh-Amen
Jman
Nile
Huumans
Street widening and parking limits proposed to ease traffic
A proposal urges widening Main and La Trobe streets or building a new connection to West Boyd Street to separate parked cars from moving traffic. It suggests staggered parking along St John Street and limited stopping times to ten minutes near stores, while noting the need for city officers to apply reasonable rules without hampering farmers entering town.
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Main
La‘trobe Street
St. Mary's Jand Bridge
St. John Street
Washington Street
West Boyd Street
Miller Oi
West Main
Boyd Street
Easteridge Street
Boyd
Main Street
Mackinalley
Bridge Street
One Horse Farmer Urges Fair Law Enforcement in Grafton
A contributor from One Horse Farmer laments local traffic policing in Grafton. He argues harsh fines and jail for minor offenses deter farmers and outsiders, praising Taylor County Sheriff for fair treatment and urging officers to explain rules to win citizen trust and patronage. He warns that biased enforcement harms business and town reputation.
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Grafton
Fetterman
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Chamber of Commerce
Taylor County
May 30 Decoration Day plans announced by local groups
Plans for the May 30 celebration are under the May 30 celebration committee led by M Zinn. G A R members will run exercises and parades with two bands expected. Roy C Johnson of South Dakota will give the keynote at the National cemetery. Children and American Legion posts will march. a program will be printed in the Gentinel.
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8. M. Zinn
National Cemetery
Roy C. Johnson
South Dakota
Johnson
World War Veterans Bureau
Washington, D. C
Huntington Man Elected Secretary of Coal Association
Huntington man Clacionatt May 15 is elected secretary of the National Coal Association. The document details a special election in Taylor County West Virginia on May 27 1924 to authorize a levy for a new courthouse and jail. It outlines levy limits up to 250 000 and the process for funding via sale of the current courthouse and jail and a dedicated fund.
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Huntington
Coal Association
Taylor County
West Virginia
Taylor’ County
Sach
Grafton Sentinel
Tedst Ten
Taylor Counnty
Wear lVirginia
Aueh |Lory
Jmilh
Court House
T Ian
Special Court House Jatt Fund
Ianne
Walter Cunningham's West Virginia coal group order
In Taylor County West Virginia the court clerk verifies the order on the Sunday in May. Walter H Cunningham is noted as secretary of the West Virginia Coal Operators Association. The document states the foregoing is a correct copy of the order in the case.
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Walter H. Cunningham
Setington
W. Wat
el West Virginia Coal Operators Association
West Virginia
Mai Frank Benni
Taylor County
Showalter to Be Orator at Weston May
Weston May 16 1919 principal speaker Tudee M Showalter of Fairmont will speak at the unveiling of a bronze tablet on the Second Street bridge honoring Lewis county World War dead. Grand Army of the Republic and Confederate Veterans attend. tablet to record names, dates, and county history. bridge site to host similar tablet noting county milestones.
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Weston
Tudee
Lewis Bemimett Lbrary
Canton
Lewis
Grand Army of the Republic
Confederaty Veterans
B. G. Ana
Justice Dept Will Continue Wheeler Case
Washington May 15 The Department of Justice will continue the prosecution of Senator Wheeler Democrat Montana under indictment at his home, despite the Senate exoneration. Attorney General Stone said she saw no reason for changing the department’s attitude or for dismissing the proceedings.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Wheeler
Montanm
Alite
Senate
Jerney
Stone
Department
Prohibition Inquiry Reaches Harding Aide Inquiry unfolds before Daugherty committee
Washington May 16 Investigators report efforts by President Harding to uncover facts about Prohibition enforcement. Former War and Justice Department investigator Alma Sem states Gaston Means, recently departed Justice, hired him to probe malt controls and custodian duties. Means says money flowed from President Harding via January 1923 payments totaling 6.00. Inquiries move from New York to liquor concerns as the probe continues.
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Washington
Harding
Daugherty
Aili Sem
War and Justice Departient
Hee
Gaston B. Means
Means
Conall
Jfoord
New York
Uquar Tral
Charleston Primaries Proceed Without Court Interference
The West Virginia Supreme Court declined to halt the May 27 primary election in Charleston. The court ruled the writer had refused further hearings, allowing the election to proceed without further delay.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mayle
Supreme Court
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Gerstell
State Road — Commission
By Joe Mitchell
Chapple
Lord Carniyven
Joe Mitchell Chapple
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Sentinel
Hall of Fame
Main St
Taylor County Court
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National Coal Associatio
Showalter
Lewis County
Justice Dept
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