West Virginia Coal and Coke Profits Under Scrutiny
The United States Geological Survey reports that transportation firms gain most from West Virginia coal and coke. It notes low local prices for coal, underused by products in coke making, and potential $7 million annual gains with modern ovens. Shipped coal and coke profits fuel strikes and claims of governance actions.
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Washington, D. C
West Virginia
United States Geological Survey
Edwin W. Parker
Parker
United Sates Geological Survey
United States
Jim
Geological Survey
West Virginia Coal and Coke Industry Seeks Civil Service Reform
The article outlines West Virginia’s coal and coke export patterns, noting high outflow of coal and coke products to other states and the state’s wealth in coal and coke resources. It discusses a federal Civil Service hiring push to appraise railroad property, with examinations in July for various engineering and accounting positions and details on pay scales, qualifications, and examination formats.
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West Virginia
Jrst
Virginia
Union
Zadkin
Coal Mining and Coke Malinndustries
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Senlor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Carli
Fess
Austrian Chamber of Deputies Tests Electric Voting Machine
In London on July 7 the Austrian Chamber of Deputies planned a trial of an electric voting device. Each member gets two deskside paddles Pro and Contra, with a 16 glass tablet wall display showing individual votes. An automatic counter totals results and can show names on tablets when present, with a secret ballot option disabling the display.
Dozen Held, Drunkenness Fines at Sunday Court
Sunday session of the police court, led by acting mayor G C Winly, saw twelve cases heard. Harry McAtee received five days in jail for drunkenness and fighting, James McAtee was acquitted, two men and two women paid $3 fines plus costs for drunkenness, and six men were sentenced to perform three days of city street work for nonpayment of fines.
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Bere
G. C. Winly
Harry McAtee
Jait
James MccAtee
Eagles To Meet At Reed Hall This Evening
Cisrkaburr Aerie No 43 Prater lodge of the Bugles holds a meeting at 8 o clock in Reed hall this evening. the gathering is led by acknowledged local organizers and targets community involvement.
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Cisrkaburr Aerie
Pratermal Order of Bugies
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