Trouble Prom Petty Annoyance Causes Postmaster Dilemma
Washington dispatch reports a dispute over postmaster duties and whether postmasters should personally handle stamping and office duties or delegate to clerks. Inspectors push for removal of postmasters who juggle private businesses, citing Welch postmaster Dr Daniels as an example. The debate centers on ensuring efficient public service while allowing postmasters to manage other enterprises. The item notes officials argue for capable, supervised staff over fixed office attendance and highlights related remarks by GA Denver Meador. The piece ends with a stray catalog line about ladies' skirts and a price.
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Washington
Gaines
Daniels
Welch
Gaives
Apvo
Danis
2Oel‘sion
Three rooms sought for housekeeping next week
Daily Telegraph ad seeks three rooms suitable for housekeeping with next week availability. unclear postal details and partial branding of New Century Comfort and various product phrases appear in the damaged text.
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Daily Telegraph
Caleb Powers Fund Drives for Kentucky Inmate
Washington reports Representative James A. Hopkins of West Virginia seeks to raise funds for Caleb Powers in the Kentucky state penitentiary at Frankfort. Powers, repeatedly tried and convicted, needs financial aid for transcripts to pursue an appeal. Funds overseen by Hughes and Wood Dunlap, with several representatives contributing and expectations of several thousand dollars. District issues also include Post Office concerns involving L. D. Getaundauer and mayor George Washington. Dayton disputes department claims of removal.
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Washington
James A. Hophes
West Vir
Caled Powers
Cantril
Scott County
Hughes
Wood
Dunlap
Lexington
Powers
Dayton
L. D. Getaandaner
Charles Town
George Washington
Geteaudaoer
Tailoring firm changes hands at Bland Street site
Partial notice outlines the transfer of Excelsior Tailoring to David Schnurman who will settle debts and liabilities. It also mentions notices for rent, stock liquidation, and administrator A. Carper handling varens and payments. Other lines reference cigars and plumbing ads amid mixed notices.
University of West Virginia President Praised and Plans Ahead
Morgantown W Va Jan 17 The West Virginia University under President Purinton gains praise for leadership and growth as a strong, capable man guiding the institution toward becoming one of the nation’s leading universities A donor’s offer of 50000 for a Women’s Hall would complete the campus facilities and house 200 female students Summer term lectures feature Dr Emmerson E Waite Governor White’s father Dr Purinton emphasizes the need for female housing and notes ongoing building programs with notable scholars and educators slated to visit or lecture.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West
Puliaton
Much U
Vladica
Purinton
Puriaton
Emmerson E. Waite
Columbus
Oale
Albert B White
Robberies Hit Willow Creek Post Office and Pembroke Station
The Willow Creek post office in Wayne county near Big Sandy river was robbed Wednesday night. About one hundred dollars in stamps were taken from Delbert Jonson’s store. Robbers used a small rowboat and may have fled toward Cadlettee burg. The Pembroke railway station on the Radford division was also broken into during the week, with $116 stolen Tuesday night.
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Willow Creek
Wayne County
Big Sandy River
Delbert Jonson
Cadletteeburg
Pembroke
Radford
Notice of stock sale and annual meeting details
A garbled notice offers deep discounts on stoves and cooking items at 823 Princeton Avenue opposite freight depot. It mentions a Buckeye Coal and Vouz ny stockholders meeting in February 1008 and various local business offerings, cigars, and supplier names amid unclear lines.
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Tee Ranger
Princeton Avenue
WarrLow
Buckeye Coal and Vousny
Moke
Veron
Stevenson
Grove
Postmaster Challenges Editor to a Duel in Abingdon
Bristol Tenn Jan 17 Ex Judge W W McBroom postmaster at Abingdon Virginia has sent a written duel challenge to E M Black editor of the Abingdon Virginian. The note accuses Black of personal slur and criticizes mail handling at the Abingdon office. The incident prompts wide comment. Slack formerly edited the Bristol Daily Courier. Washington is advised of the postmaster’s strong letter.
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Bristol, Tenn
WW. McBhoom
Abe Ingdon
Vax
E. M. Black
Abingdon Virginian
Virginian
Ofice
McBroom
Slack
Bristol Daily Courier
Washington
Six Hundred Killed in Mexico City Earthquake
Reports from Chilpancingo in Guerrero state say yesterday's earthquake caused severe suffering and killed about six hundred people. Also noted are scattered items about a pastor relocating to preach, a church notice, tax tickets, and a health outreach offer from M. Woolley in Atlanta with a free mailing.
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Mexico City
Chilpancingo
Guerrero
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