Oriskany Ore and Iron Corp to Move Offices to Buena Vista
R L Parrish of Covington Va president of Oriskany Ore and Iron Corp reports to the Manufacturers' Record that the company organized in 1908 for leasing Alleghany Ore and Iron properties has increased capital stock from 100000 to 500000 after acquiring all Barr Ore and Iron stock. The firm merged Barr Ore and Iron and Oriskany retains its charter and bylaws with $500000 capital. It owns real estate in Richmond and Lynchburg Va plans a 150 ton blast furnace on 4000 acres near Pittsville Va and holds long term contracts for magnetite ore and nodulized pig iron from Spanish ore to be used at Lynchburg. The company’s stock is fully paid and as of February 1 possessed about 8500 tons of special pig-iron on hand at Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Parrish
Covington
Oriskany Ore and Iron Corporation
Buena Vista
Alleghany Ore and Iron Company
Alleghany
Barr Ore and Iron Corporation
Pittsville
State Corporation Commission of Virginia
Barr Ore Uod Tron Corporation
Oriskany Corporation
Richmond
Lynchburg
Pitts Ville
Pittsylvania County
Virginia
Bill Against Nepotism in State Departments Proposed
A King William delegate introduces a bill to bar relatives from public offices. It forbids appointing or influencing appointments for anyone closer than a third cousin to the officer or board member, declaring such acts malfeasance and the appointment void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willeroy
William
Why Gov Wilson Will Be Nomitated
Cleveland cabinet members pledge support for Woodrow Wilson as Democratic nominee. Dudley Feld Malone notes Wilson’s broad appeal, counting on New York independence plus support from Bryan, Hoke Smith, Don Dickinson, and Richard Olney. He argues Wilson can win Northern, Western states and lead the convention from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Dudley Feld Malone
New York City
United States
O'Gorman
Wilson
New York State
Woodrow Wilson
New England
Watterson
Mouey
New York
New Jersey
Mr. Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Don Dickinson
Michigan
Richard Olney
Massachusetts
Virginia
Water Protections Sought for James River Pollution Halt
Bills in the House, led by Senator A. C. Harman and Delegate J. A. Curtis, target pulp plants near the James River head to purify waste at their expense under State Board of Health rules. Violations incur a daily fine of 25 to 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
James River
Richmond
A. C. Harman
John A. Curtis
James J. Creamer
Edwin P. Cox
John 5. Harwood
Why the Price of Everything Has Risen
Analysis argues universal price rise due to gold supply and monetary expansion rather than local factors. It notes gold output rising from 1852 53 figures to trillions of francs in circulation and banks vaults. The author says prices rose only 20 to 25 percent despite vast currency growth, suggesting greater growth in industry and exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Wilson Praises Governor Wilson Amid Virginia Visit
The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot reports Hon. H. St. George Tucker praising Governor Wilson as a quiet, effective speaker and political thinker after Wilson’s appearances in Richmond. The piece notes Tucker’s high regard for Wilson and his impression of a restrained, thoughtful public address. It also covers Valley fruit growers’ views on winter weather, confirming apples are not harmed but benefited by cold, with peaches possibly affected. experts cite hardy trees and pest reduction as key effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginian-Pilot
H. St. George Tucker
Wilson
Harry Sr
George Tucker
Virginia
Richmond
New Jersey
Tucker
Governor Wilson
Richmond College
Staunton Wilson Club
Jefferson Hotel
Potis
Star
Winchester Star
Senate kills rent exemption bill amid order ruling
Senator L O Wendenburg of Henrico raises a point of order that defeats a House passed measure to cut labor exemption from 50 to 25 for rent and wages. President Ellyson sustains the ruling, Moncure appeals, and the chair is upheld 14 to 22. A stray note adds that pianos fret with moisture near exterior walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senaor L. O. Wendenburg
Henrico
Senate
House
Ellyson
Fashion decree on male dress from Buffalo 1912
Slender Man is Model Fashion's 1912 guidance from the Customs Cutters Association of America in Buffalo urging men to appear slender. No padded shoulders, lighter fits, and plain or striped fabrics favored. Col. William H. Stewart, Crater Battle hero and former Confederate Veterans head, died in Portsmouth at 73 after pneumonia. He was a noted lawyer and writer. Also notes parsnip-based bread and wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs Cutters’ Association of America
Buffalo
N. Y
H. P. Walker
Kither
William H. Stewart
Battle of the Crater
Confederate Veterans
Portsmouth
Stewart
Tidewater
Political history favors Tucker as Virginia governor choice
Washington dispatch discusses Virginia governors race with Tucker as leading contender under the party machine. It notes the pattern of past nominations from 1839 through 1909, with Swanson and Mann as recent precedents, suggesting Tucker as the durable choice amid machine influence and long-standing political precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Alderman
University of Virginia
Denny
Washington and Lee University
H. Sr
George Tucker
L Wilson
Tucker
Stuart
Philip W.mckinovay
Charles T. O' Ferral
O'Ferral
J. Hoge Tyler
Tyler
A.J. Montague
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Hoyle
Judge Mann
Taft Urges GOP Unity in Virginia Faction Rift
President Taft and Secretary Hilles pressed for peace among Virginia Republicans at a Washington conference with Alvah H. Martin of Norfolk and Royal Cabell, former Richmond postmaster. They urged leaders to unite for a strong delegation to the Republican National Convention amid reported leadership tensions. Also noted is Germany’s first airship lighthouse sending a vertical beam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Hilles
Washington
Virginia
Alvah H. Martin
Norfolk
Internal Revenue
Royal & Cabell
Richmond
Martin
Cabell
A White Man's Vote Plan for Statewide Prohibition
Editor Williams of the Roanoke Times proposes a bipartisan white voters vote on statewide prohibition. He urges Democratic and Republican leaders to unite in a clean election, pledge lawmakers to obey the majority decision, and test prohibition via a fair, white men’s election outside the law. Prohibition is not a party issue, he argues, and the outcome should be honorably accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Roanoke Times
Democratic State Committee
Republican State Committee
Virginia
Georgia
Passifern Farm House Destroyed By Fire Near Hot Springs
Fassifern Farm eight miles from Hot Springs was totally destroyed by fire last Friday with $50,000 loss and $10,000 insurance. The main building, a colonial style house built in 179, attracted visitors for Virginia dinners. A small adjacent building, the first county clerk's office in Lath county, was also destroyed. Original owners Cameron estate. for ten years Tate Sterrett held the property and had valuable antique furniture. Nansen writes of Scott and Amundsen polar efforts in Scribner March. Subscribe for The Gazette, $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Lath County
Cameron
Tate Sterrrett
Loxs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oriskany Furnace Corporation
Bill
Beall
Kansas Agricultural College
Committee On General Laws
Oregon
Gov. Wilson
Corporation Counsel of
Sity
Paris
Mr. Tucker
Slender Man
State Machine
Lexington
Valley Man
Old Dominion
Germany
Fassifern
Nansen
March Scribner
Scott
Amundsen
South Pole
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!