Coal operators seek high prices to cover mine depreciation
Scranton residents report to the state coal committee that coal prices reflect depreciation costs in a volatile industry. Captain W A May of Pennsylvania and Hillside Coal argues profits are hard to quantify as depreciation drives pricing, noting demand controls coal prices. Durand and a federal agent take notes as the inquiry proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
W. A. May
Pennsylvania and Hillside Coal Company
State Coal Committee
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Walter Y. Durand
May
Captain May
Sewing Circle Treasurers Fight Court Brought
In Clear Spring Maryland a court interpleader case seeks to resolve who is treasurer of the church Ladies Sewing Circle after a split in the Reformed church. The circle holds 426.17 on deposit at the Clear Spring National Bank. Miss Mollie W Frantz and Miss Nellie B Spickler claim the office. Frantz was ousted and Spickler elected at a recent meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Reformed Church
Clear Spring
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
Clear Spring National Bank
Mollie W. Frantz
Nellie BE. Spickler
Frantz
Spickler
Progressives Get Six Electors On Coalition Ticket In New York
Saratoga Springs Sept 29 The New York Republican convention chose Nathan L. Miller as temporary chairman and decided to name at least six Progressives or former Progressives as presidential electors. George W. Perkins assured the Progressive state committee would endorse the coalition ticket and not field a separate slate this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
New York State
Nathan L. Miller
George W. Perkins
Preferred to Vote Dead Men in Election Trial
Huntington W Va Sept 29 Miss Gertrude Rader testified in the Mingo election cases that Bob Simpkins said he preferred to vote dead men to live ones because they did not kick as much and that if he could not obtain enough hank mulg names he would use his boarder’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Bob Simpkins
Hank Mulg
Gertrude Rader
Boy and Sister Injured by Nitroglycerin Explosion
In Butler Pennsylvania Walter Cetnar a fourteen year old boy found a can of nitroglycerine and dumped it on the ground where he struck a match. The blast shattered nearby windows and rocked the area. The boy was fatally injured and his six year old sister Stella remains in a critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Walter Cetnar
Stella
Trade prospects in the Caucasus and merchant capital
Great possibilities for trade are offered by the Caucasus. Most of the merchants, however, are men of small capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Caucasus
Trial and Trials of Local Robbery and Trials
Mrs Hicksman faces trial with Lewis Callahan F RoterIng and Joseph Hoke over the Emmitzburg robbery at Blue Ribbon Egg Company. Four months for Antonio Compis for carrying concealed weapons. Chester Brandenburg acquitted of assault. Raymond Watkins acquitted of concealed weapons. Feagaville dry meeting features speeches music and 300 to 400 attendees. Steve Browns fall in Middletown injuries. Hopkins scholarships exam entrants include H S Shaw and J W Henck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H. Callahan
F. Roter- Ing
Joseph B. Hoke
Emmitzburg
Blue Ribbon Egg Company
Antonio Compis
Brunswick
House of Correction
Reno
Harp
Chester Brandenburg
Hartle
Wolfinger
Hagerstown
D. Princeton Buckey
Raymond Watkins
H. Kieffer Delauter
Broad Run Resident Fractures Collar Bone in Fall
Mrs Edna Buchanan prominent Broad Run resident slipped on stairs at home and fractured her collar bone. Report notes she is receiving care and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Buchanan
Broad Run
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised byYork woman
Mrs. Catharine Goodling of York Pennsylvania shares that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured extreme weakness and suffering. She says after three childbirths she could not raise her children but the remedy brought a bright baby boy and urges other women to try it. The ad invites letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for confidential guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Lydia E. Pinkham
Misfortune for Ex Judge in Middletown After Storm
Ex Judge Russell E. Lighter of Middletown injures his crippled leg when his crutches slipped on a wet pavement during a wind and rain storm. Motorcycle Officer Karl Nikirk and Glenn Cockerly aided him home. Lighter has suffered prior accidents and illness, but has resumed work in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Russell E. Lighter
Middletown
Karl Nikirk
Glenn Cockerly
Lighter
Frederick
Sympathy Strike Fails In New York Rail Labor Walkout
New York report says the planned sympathetic walk-out of Greater New York trades unions to aid car men did not occur. Police found no evidence of a general strike as labor leaders claimed up to 140000 workers quit their jobs. Other items include a boy killed touching live wire in Norristown and envoys meeting of the Mexican American Joint Commission in New London. Moving plans underway for Thurmont Union Manufacturing plant to relocate to an old school building to expand capacity. Democratic Party separately gears to exploit Wilson’s cause with a roster of national figures. A new six story mill and elevator for C A Gambrill Manufacturing is planned at Ellicott City with $100000 cost estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trades Unionista
Greater New York
Thurmont
Union Manufacturing Company
Odd Fellows
Ellicott City
C. A. Gambrill Manufacturing Company
Nordyke & Marmon
Indianapolis
Ind
Roofing Papers Offers Finely Ground Paint at Extended Coverage
Roofing Papers advertises finely ground coatings claiming longer wear than hand mixed paint and 30 percent greater coverage per gallon. Best grade priced at 85c per gallon with a five year guarantee, medium grade at 75c per gallon with a three year guarantee, plus house paints white leads and oils offered at competitive prices.
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State Commission
MOOSE
Feagaville
Ballenger
R. L. Shipley
Buckeystown
M. P. Church
Mary Culler
Charles Renn, Jr
Helen Horine
Leah Michael
T. C. Rentson
Steve Brown
Stephen Brown
Africa
Steve
Department of Engineering
Johns Hopkins
H. 3. Shaw
J. W. Henck
Abyssinia
Mrs. Goodling
H. Otto Wittpenn
New Jar
Amerteny Prone Association
A. Wingale
Gorham
Chamberlain
Norristown
Harry Davis
Swedeland
New London
Conn
Wilson
Democratic State Central Committee
Maryland
National Committee
Thomas R .Marshall
Redfield
Burleson
David Walsh
Irvin Cobb
Glenn
North Carolina
Hefiln
Alabama
Duffy’s Pure
Rie
Beecham
Frederick Gas & Electric Co
East Patrick ST
C. R. Landis, Jeweler
South Market ST
Seti
Himesa
C.R. Landi
S. Jeweler
Strouse & Brothers
Baltimore
Mda
Harry G. Dorsey & CO
North Market Street
Lehr Pianos
U. S
Cramer’s Palace OF Music Factory
P. D. Fahrney
AON
Houlevard
Gettysburg
Fox
Charles L. H. Fox
S27
North Market
St R
Columbus Mnott
Beaaat & Kaete
W. H. Knock
Market BT
Frederick, MO
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