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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1929
Page
6
The piece reviews coal mining safety and costs, citing federal and state statistics on fatalities in bituminous and anthracite mines, with 1920s figures for deaths from falls, explosions, and mine cars. It notes higher per million tons fatalities in anthracite but far larger output in bituminous mining and praises federal state efforts to control new hazards amid rapid technique changes.
A historical note highlights safety progress after numerous mine disasters. a veteran safety engineer predicts mining will become as safe as steel today. The piece lists major fatal shaft accidents across the United States from 1919 to 1930, naming mines, locations, and death tolls.
Funeral services for Mrsoney Bailey Sisk who died yesterday morning at her Slab Fork residence were conducted at 41 oclock with Rev H Davis officiating. Rose Funeral Home arranged burial in Slab Fork cemetery. Survived by two sons HE and M Bailey and a daughter Mrs Sunn Hy Pa.
Ralph fears Crystal is dead after a fall but she proves alive and forgiving as they reconcile. Avery Woodward enters, causing a comic clash over control and gin as Crystal mocks his rubber heels and he jokes about the kitchen. The scene ends with a promise to continue tomorrow.
Oakland Motor Car Co reports March sales at 36 100 cars setting a new monthly record. Will match total продаж from Q1 and surpass 1928 June peak. production runs at peak, with divisions operating day and night to meet demand.
After nine years in Upshur County court Ralph T. Ely won a verdict against J. W. Thornhill for 1336 dollars over the sale of lumber. The Associated Press notes the delay in printing the decision.
The Gauley tower company planned a dam on Gauley River spanning Jefferson district Nicholas county and Mountain Cove district Fayette county. The project, pending before the commission for 2 potent, was heard March 6 but dropped. The Ganley Power company rights were bought by the new Nicholas Greenbrier and Pay elle railroad to pursue the property across Kayelle Ralgigtt counties. Trees along mining town streets included maples and calalpus with several hundred trees planted last year.
New River company completes planting 2300 shade trees as part of a beautification program at mining centers. The effort follows years of planning to enhance the landscape and provide environmental benefits for workers and nearby communities.
The Mount Lope graded school building, 19 years old, had its loss adjusted by insurance companies at $32,000. The board of education will rebuild on the old foundation a one story structure not to exceed the insured amount. Sir Walter Ruiseleman, a British billionaire, is quoted on a happiness recipe.
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