US Geological Survey shifts to aid war material supply
The European war prompts U S government action as the United States Geological Survey becomes a central clearinghouse for requests from 200,000 American mineral producers and manufacturers seeking raw materials. Officials note rising inquiries from firms seeking national sources and alternatives to imports.
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Europe
United States Geological Survey
United States
Huttlecasier
Wmick
Secretary of the Interior
Angle Mint
Certan
Ind Algo
Geological Survey
Adotter
Ytrolium
Russia
Frological
Bible Society distribution to soldiers and detainees reaches vast scale
The British and Foreign Bible Society reports distributing over a million Bible copies to soldiers, refugees, tailors, and detainees. Languages include English French Flemish German Russian Polish Turkish Japanese and more.
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London
Sherman Law Would Allow Joint Export Sales Representation
A Washington report notes a Chamber of Commerce recommendation to Congress to amend the Sherman Act to permit joint representation by U S manufacturers in South American trade. The goal is to enable single representatives for multiple lines to secure orders, countering interlocking directors and German cartels amid wartime trade concerns.
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Tueretacesil
Washington
Chamber of Conserce
United States
New York
Congress
Cartil
Thorugh
Hunco
Vic Sherman
Billy Carlson Primed for Indianapolis Sweep Stakes Ride
California youth Billy Carlson lines up early for the next Indianapolis sweepstakes race driving Maxwell. He believes in starting early and aims to prove himself among the top young speedway racers.
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Billy Carlson
Maxwell
California
Carlson
Soldiers at front tireless in routine and repair work described
The Associated Press reports tens of thousands of soldiers at the front have not fired a shot for weeks. They spend time in trenches and near artillery, then in reserve lines repairing roads and fortifications. The piece notes civilian weariness of war and pride in contributing to military success. London notes Christmas turkeys will come from Serbia and other regions with shortages driving higher prices.
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Bar-Le-Duc
Associated Press
London
Servia
Hungary
Russia
Italy
France
Promotions Move Through West Virginia Coal Mines
Prominent promotions announced by H H Watson manager of the West Virginia division of Consolidation Coal Company effective December 1 include C E Swisher as foreman in charge of property at mines 39 and 41, J A Cook resigning, KB Garrett as foreman at mine 1, Thomas Smith and J C Riggins appointments, and multiple transfers with D A Reed and H Co Ash realigned.
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H. H. Watson
West Virginia
Consolidation Coal Company
C. E. Swisher
Ming Foreman
G. Rigging
H. B. Crane
D. A. Reed
H. Co Ash
C. H. Higginbotham
CL. Knight
H. §. Toothman
A. G Tee
J. J. McAndrews
Luke Murray
J. E. Dorsey
Linke
Murray
H. C. Marshall
P. B. Robinson
W. G. Vincent
A. A. Evang
Milne
AWA
Evans
Traveling man praises Clarksburg as business hub
W M Menta of Links Grove Mon roa county returns after eighteen months away and says no place has better business than Clarksburg. He notes strong building activity in the last eighteen months. The article also mentions Wheeler Peak as Nevada’s highest point at 13,058 feet.
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W. M. Menta
Links Grove
Monroa County
Clarksburg
Nevada
Wheeler Peak
United States Geological Survey
Secrecy Debate Over War News From Lord Roberts
English military secrecy during World War I sparks debate after Lord Roberts death. A French journalist quotes him urging briefer, fair information for war correspondents to boost recruitment and public morale in Britain.
Keenan Eulogy At Clarksburg Elks Lodge Meeting
Exalted Ruler John S. Stone announced the death of John A. Keenan a member of Clarksburg Lodge 482 at a regular meeting Tuesday night W C Morrison delivered four brief eulogies Business dominated the session after the announcement
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Clarksburg Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
John S.ston
John A. Keenan
W. C. Morrison
Lodge
Commisisoner’s Wouch in Harrison County Chancery
In Harrison County West Virginia a decree dated October 23 1914 directed a commissioner in chancery to state and report an account of the debtors property. The report lists real estate and assets of the debtors and assigns funds to pay costs and satisfy the decree. The case involves Merchants National Bank of Clarksburg and several trustees and administrators as parties to the proceeding.
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John C. Southern
Platnum
J. Walter
Walter Duncan
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Lafayette C. Crile
Perry C. Willaing Enoch
Tetrick
Sin B. Stealey
Harrison County
Sama
Judemedte
Waller
Paip
Samme Balieee
Biddle Concrete Co
Namind
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Germany
Turkey
Fairmont
Mr. Montz
Krupp
Keen
Th Krupp
Kasen
Brown’s
Main St
FURS
Lord, Roberts
Corre Nuente
Lord Roberts
Bobs
J Bren
England
Ho City
West Vicginia
Keenan
Munsing Union
Bon Ton Store
Yale
the Pike News CO
Toyland
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