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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1929
Page
16
A study of 1924 to 1928 fatality trends in coal mining contrasts anthracite and bituminous mines. Falls of roof or coal claim more lives than explosions, while haulage accidents also take a heavy toll. Despite no clear drop in fatalities, experts say federal and state controls mitigate rising hazards amid rapid industry changes.
Article notes Gov Roosevelt’s son engagement amid mining sector tragedy. It lists major 20+ fatal mine disasters from 1919 to 1929, naming mines, locations, and death counts across the United States, highlighting industry safety gains and long-term aims for accident-free mining.
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Bailey Sisk who died yesterday at her son FE A Bailey's home in Slab Fork were conducted at 11 this morning by Rev Davis. Rose Funeral Home oversaw burial in Slab Fork cemetery. Survived by sons FE A Bailey J R Bailey and daughter Mrs Lou Emma Duncan of Greensburg Pennsylvania.
In a tense hotel studio scene Ralph nurses Crystal back from a near fatal fall, confessing love as Avery Woodward lurks nearby with sinister intent. Crystal recovers, they share a first kiss, then Woodward stalks the hall unseen awaiting a moment to strike while Crystal’s caller departs.
Hazel Livingston narrates a tense scene with Avery as he crashes in without knocking. He mocks her, spills chocolates, and jokes about charity, while she scolds him for leaving food on the table. The pair spar over hospitality and nerves, ending with a promise of continuation tomorrow.
Oakland Motor Car Company reports 81,838 cars sold in Q1, led by March with 36,460 units. W. R. Tracy notes record March and first quarter, a 30 percent rise from last year, with production at peak to meet demand across divisions.
In Buckhannon West Virginia on April 27 the Upshur County court finally ruled seven years after Ralph T. Ely sued J W Thornhill over a lumber sale. Ely won a verdict for 1556 dollars in the dispute.
The Gauley Power company aborts its plan to build a Gauley River dam in Jefferson district Nicholas county and Mountain Cove district Fayette county. The March 6 hearing was not held. The Nicholas Greenbrier and Fayette railroad reportedly bought the Gauley Power rights to block the project.
The New River company completed a beautification program for mining centers begun years ago by planting 2300 shade trees. The effort enhances the area around company operations and contributes to environmental improvement and community appearance.
Maples and catalpas were the principal trees used as quick growers for highways and streets in the mining towns of Fayette and Raleigh counties. Several hundred trees were planted last year along roads and thoroughfares.
The Mount Hope graded school building, 19 years old, had its fire loss adjusted at 32000 by the insurer. The board of education will rebuild on the old foundation a one story school at a cost not to exceed the insurance payout. Also noted is a quip by Sir Walter Runciman urging early marriage over club membership as happiness advice.
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