Ballinger plan to raise coal land sales profits
Washington reports Secretary Ballinger unveiled a plan to dispose of coal lands on the public domain that would net more than twice previous returns. Lands classified by quality and quantity will be sold at royalties similar to private owners, boosting value from $100 to over $300 per acre for the most valuable tracts.
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Washington
United States
Ballinger
Department of the Interior
Alaska
Roosevelt
Interior
James R. Garfield
Garfield
Geological Survey
Plan for city work boosts wages by union bidders
Spokane May 26 Thomas Malony former business agent of Federal Union No 11,624 chosen superintendent of cooperative construction presents a plan to bid city street grading and sewer work. The union did 60000 worth last year and expects over 190000 this season, paying laborers over five dollars daily while skilled workers gain 25 to 50 cents more than standard scales. Mayors Moore support and all Spokane unions back the plan as Federal Union abolishes its office for six months as members work on city projects.
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Spokane
Wash
Thomas Malony
Federal Union No
Co-Operative Constuction
Moore
Spoane
Federal Union
Large force arrives to grade B&O entrance
A large force of workers and horses arrived from the East to begin grading the B and O line for city entrance improvements. Work east of the city will run all summer and possibly into fall, expected to boost business substantially this season.
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Cathcotine
Closing Exercises Of The First Ward School Tonight
The First Ward School will present a graduating class of six girls and two boys tonight at the school auditorium under Principal Tracy. A large audience is urged to attend, as seats may be limited, with programs including recitations, solos, and class presentations. Tomorrow afternoon the Central Building holds exercises for its grammar school graduates amid comments on auditorium space and hopes for future expansion.
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Daily Sentinel
First Ward
Tracy
Charlotte Marple
Majol Phillips
Corbin Payne
Julia Harile
Olga Shirer
Lula Seargent
Mary Patton
Lawrence Patton
Woodlang
Rev. L
Grose
Martin
Ada Valaria Provance
Hazel Clare Bayley
Mattie Katherine Matheny
Winnie Dey Farber
Clarke Lewellen Reese
Loraine Leon Painter
Leslie Jonathan Loar
George Carrington Bolden
Beatrice Pearl Lake
Marion Isabella Gough
Inez June Knight
Ada Belle Jackson
Dewey Frese Corbin
Paschal
Albert Elliot
Clan Richard Ford
Minnie Hazel Morrison
Nellie May Lucas
Holna
Jean Mays
Balto & Ohio Railroad Pension List Highlights 550 Retirees
The Baltimore and Ohio system shows 550 retired workers on pension, with many serving 40 to 60 years. Nearly 12,000 total service years are recorded, averaging 44.6 years per veteran, with 43 aged 80 or more. The company pioneered lifelong self funded pensions, dating from 1844, with eligibility after 20 years.
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Baltionore and Ohio Railroad
B. & O. Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Dinner of the Doctors in Taylor County
The Taylor County Medical Society held a dinner at the Hotel Sherwood last evening curated by Mine Host Hd. E. Harwood. Doctors shared medical experiences in serious and humorous tones. Attendees included Drs. A. B. Warder, A. R. Warden, J. S. Whitescarver, C. A. Sinsel, R. D. Mackin, R. H. Powell, D. C. Peck, John H. Doyle, R. Gerstell, and G. R. Ogden of Flemington.
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Daily Sentinel
Taylor County Medical Society
Hotel
Sherwood
Hd. E. Harwood
A. 8. Warder
A. R. Warden
J. S. Whitescarver
C. A. Sinsel
R. D. Mackin
R. H. Powell
D. C. Peck
John H. Doyle
R. Gerstell
G. R. Ogden
Flemington
Paris barbers strike roils whiskey market and disrupts city
Paris May 2. A twenty four hour strike by barbers left many idle and caused a whiskey market glut as bakers threaten action. Few barbers worked on the holiday and most returned next day while other workers face potential walkouts. telegraph lines degrade service and subway staff press for reinstatement of a fired coworker.
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Paris
Bogy In City Wheel Delay Report Leads Graf ton Standstill
The Special Investigating Committee of the Board of Trade reported it cannot turn the wheel in the city as Graf ton remains idle. The committee warns the city’s work will be tied up for some time until the situation is resolved.
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Board OF Trade
EVIG
Grafton
City of Gratton
W. C. Byers
City Council Cannot Spend a Cent on Bond Issue
A special investigating committee reports that Grafton faces a dire financial bind with no funds to finance improvements. It finds the council liable if expenditures exceed revenue and urges against approving a bond issue except possibly for water works if exact costs are set. The Sentinel presents the report and invites public discussion in the People’s Forum.
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Daily Sentinel
Thomas E. Joyce
Wilkinson
Sentinel
Freedom of Our Peoples
Byers
The
Board of Trade
Grafton
Program Highlights For Grafton High Junior Class Tonight
The Junior Class of Grafton High School presents an evening of home talent at Brinkman Opera House. A varied program features scenes from Ye Olden Times and Colonial War eras with costumes from Mrs. J. Kober, Pittsburg. Tickets sold at Brinkman’s. proceeds support a library fund and cover expenses.
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Daily Sentinel
Opera House
Grafton
Pittsburg
J. ©. Kober
Fifth Avenue
Brinkman’s
Increase in marriage licenses causes county rush
The Mention reports the near rise in marriage license fees causing a rush at County Clerk Hayward Fleming’s office. In recent days many matrimonial permits have been issued, possibly signaling future consumption.
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Fleming
Hayward Fleming
Fire at Central City opera house kills children during class play
A fire during Mrs Boyd's girls class at the Gesh Opera house in Central City Kentucky on May 26 left one child dead and four others dying. Nellie McGeary eight died that morning while Dorothy Clay eight Selma Clay and Lena May Miller sustained injuries. Sparks from spark toys lit costumes causing a panic as girls jumped into the audience and several spectators were injured in the rush to safety.
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Central City
Gesh Opera House
Boyd
Nellie McGeary
Dorothy Clay
Selma Cley
Lena May Miller
Opera House
Louige Marshall
Closing Exercises Highlight School Pupil Progress
The Ned Side School and East End school held closing exercises last evening and this afternoon respectively. A large number of parents attended. students acquitted themselves well and reflected credit on their teachers. The events were engaging and showed notable progress.
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West Side
East End
Daily Sentinel
Ned Side
Elks of Elkins Celebrate Elk Lodge Anniversary
Bikins Lodge of Elke Torney attended a tenth anniversary event of the Clarksburg Lodge of Elks in a specially chartered car. A large banner on the vehicle read The Elks of Bikins.
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Daily Sentinel
Bikins Lodge of Elke
Scilorf Club Ball at Brinkman Hall Last Night
The Scilorf Club held a pleasant ball in Brinkman hall last night with many members present. Vincent's orchestra provided the music and the dance continued until midnight.
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Daily Sentinel
Scilorf Club
Brinkman Hall
Vincent
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