Last public hanging in West Virginia at Ripley 1897
Larry Hypes recalls West Virginia’s final public execution in Ripley on December 16 1897 of John F Morgan for the Greene family murders. Morgan sang hymns before his death after a 51 minute swing. Governor Atkinson outlawed public hangings within a year. The piece also praises regional libraries aiding teachers in Bluefield and nearby towns.
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J.O. Shinn
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Staff Credits
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff roles including News Editor Randy Mooney Publisher Andy Patton Sports Editor Samantha Perry Editor Asst. Managing Editor Charles Owens and Brian Woodson in an attribution block. The note cites standard newsroom titles without additional context or byline narrative.
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McKinsey warns of automation upheaval for jobs
A McKinsey Global Institute study argues automation could affect 60 percent of occupations with at least a third of tasks ripe for replacement. By 2030 up to 400 million may need new jobs worldwide, rising to 800 million if faster transitions occur, while U.S. job losses could be substantial.
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Tax vote timing after Jones seating sparks debate
Bloomberg View columnist Jonathan Bernstein argues that pressuring Republicans to delay Senate votes on the tax bill until Doug Jones is seated in Alabama is unfounded. He recalls 2010 debates over Obamacare timing, notes lame duck sessions history, and urges careful, timely drafting without rushing.
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