Prohibition Debate Shapes Wet and Dry Futurist Viewpoints
A Bluefield newspaper column analyzes ongoing wet dry tensions in the U S Prohibition era noting that Democratic and Republican stances promise a persistent controversy. It discusses possible legal changes to liquor laws, federal regulation of beverages, bootlegging concerns, and public sentiment shifting toward moderation and revenue. The piece references Uncle Sam and racketeer conflict, with a nod to travel and aviation notes.
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Hoover
Bbsaluta
Nona
Quotations on Elder Honor and Wisdom in Doctrine
A compact religious reflection cites the verse from First Timothy on elders worthy of double honor and contrasts age with wisdom, quoting Shakerly Marnilen and a paraphrase about discernment and learned doctrine. The fragment emphasizes respect for leadership within faith communities and seeks deeper understanding.
No Imperialism in U S Says Chilean Ambassador
In Washington, Senor Carloa G. Darda from Chile argues that American imperialism does not exist. He states the United States favors a shared culture and way of life, noting North American altruism and economic vitality while dismissing imperialist aims. He cites German insights and compares hemispheric relations.
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Republic of Chile
Washington
Senor Carloa G. Darda
Rivista de Economia Argentina
Buenos Aires
Senor Daylla
Amdroa
America
Theodore Luddecka
Senor Davijn
Mayron T. Herrick
Ohio
France
Amer~ Ica
Senor Davia
United States
Banagen
Latin America
Prince of Wales
Senor Davila
North
Perpetual Controversy Shapes 1932 Dry Wet Debate
Washington reports show President Hoover and a Senate majority opposing any repeal of prohibition. The coming campaign likely places the Democrats on the wet side, with indications they will favor repeal or modification, though the platform’s exact stance remains uncertain. Dry Democrats are defensive amid evolving alignments.
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Washington
Hoover
United States Senate
Democrata
Democrat
What We Were Doing What We Were Doing Twenty Years Ago Today
Miss Claudine Floyd of Bluefield and W G Bassett were married at Princeton. Bluefield judge of Elka engaged a big minstrel. The city board of affairs in special session authorized Bluefield water works to lower and raise mains on Princeton Avenue to conform to the new grade. Ten years ago today Thirty five Boy Scouts left for Wolf Creek on a camping trip. Miss Anne Pedigo of this city married T B Bryant of Worida. The Falls Mills Fishing club was organized.
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Claudine Floyd
Bluefetd
W. G. Bassett
Princeton
Bluefield
Elka
Segalon
T. B. Bryant
Worida
Falla Mills
Remembered Kisses After Death Poem Fragment
A fragment from MINOR WATSON recalls remembered kisses after death to ponder love, memory, and fading past. The dreaming coach imagery hints at enduring affection beyond life.
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Howe
Deepath
Terim
Kissea
Opinions on Hoover and tax policy from West Virginia editors
Editorials from Fairmont Times and Parkersburg Sentinel reflect on President Hoover, taxation, and economic distress in 1929 57, criticizing attacks on Hoover and urging tax reform. West Virginia real estate delinquencies highlight broader strain, while rail freight rates face public skepticism and calls for relief.
Throwing The Harpoon Add Boring Facts
Western wheat fields are being attacked by army worms. An auctioneer notes a summer where a business man stays in the office while quiet country days arrive. A vaccination remark and a remark about a summer hat hint at light, domestic topics in a mixed, fragmented excerpt.
I C C Members Highlight Long Integrity Amid Debates
Washington June 18 The Interstate Commerce Commission has operated for 44 years with no member charged with corruption. The eleven commissioners, mostly lawyers aged about 53, include Ezra Brasnender from Vermont and Charles Mahaffie a Rhodes scholar. The panel, rotating its chair, foresees liberal and conservative shifts in decisions as it handles rail and public ownership debates and regulatory cases.
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Rodney Dutcner Ashington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wall Street
Supreme Cour
Power and Tariff Commissions
Supreme Court
I. GC
C. Ip
Commission
Ezra Brasnerder
Vermont
Michigan
Ihian Territory
Oklahoma
Muskogee
Okla
Coolidge
Charles Db. Mahaffle
Rhodes
Oxford
jJurla Prudence
Princeton
Portland
Ore
State Conservation Commission
Interior Department
Railroad Administration
Ilerala
Brandeis
Holmes
Joseph B. Eastman
Amherst
Wilsen
1. Cc. C
Eastman
Public Franchise League of Boston
Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Asiman
Pew Enterprises
Frank McManemy
McManamy
Pera Marquetts
Lienay
International Uirrespondance Schools
T. C
Tthe TC. C
Ugh M. Tate
University of Tennessee
Tennessee
Knoxville
Old Line Republicans Wait Hoover Marion Speech
Washington. Old guard Republicans eyed President Hoover’s Marion Ohio dedication speech for clues to how he might address memory of Harding era and the “best brains” cabinet, amid debates over Hoover’s renomination and party regularity on Capitol Hill.
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Reublicans
Hoover
Marion
Kirte Simpson
Washington
Ohto
Harding
Mr. Hoover
White House
Chicago
Tnrding
Ohio Memorial
Senate
Ile
Johnson
California
Screen Life in Hollywood Spotlight on Writers and Dreams
Hollywood writers chase fresh scenarios as actors, agents, and officials shuffle between studios. The piece notes industry figures such as Warner Baxter, Clyde A., Ernest Lewis, Halihasar Myer, William Lee, Patrick Farrell, Claude Porter, and Kenneth MacKenna, describing restless hopes, reformist careers, and a director's transition from acting to shaping films like Always Goodbye.
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I. C.C
Hoover
Clyde B. Alehson
Iowa
Oregon
Soie
Oregon Railroad Commission
National Association of Mailway
Wison
Ernest I. Lewis
Dan‘Ile
Ind
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
Indiana Public Service Commission
TCC
Halihasar H. Myer
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Taft
William FE. Lee
Idaho Supreme Court
Patrick J. Farrell
I. O. G. Ite
Board of
Bureau of Valuation
Claude R. Porter
Towa
Towa Legislat ‘Ture
Racis Commission
Coolidge
Kenneth MacKenna
MacKenna
William Menzies
Elissa Landl
West Virginia Mine Strike Swells Across Counties
Officials say a miners strike has broadened to 3,500 workers across Barbour, Taylor and Harrison counties. Other items note deaths from an auto accident near Waynesburg, a Four H camp opening, property valuations disputed in Marshall county, a coal contract with the union, an education board appointment, ward miners charged in an eviction case, strike ballots sent in Kanawha, an old police captain to head Parkersburg fire, death sentence for Frank Hyer, a life term for Walter Campbell in a murder case, and a prosecutor asking on Deputy Lambert’s case.
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Associated Press
United Mine Workers
Panhandle
Charleston
Irena Moats
Clerksburg
Adusory Counell
State Board of Education
Parkersburg Fire Department
Frank Hyer
Pocahontan County
Bane
Beckley
Walter Campbell
Lfe
Ben Moss
Mingo County
Marshall S. J. Lambert
Prassey Lowe
Lowe
Clarksburg Welcomes State Chiropractors at 11th Convention
In Clarksburg West Virginia seventy five delegates were welcomed today by city manager Dr L M Robinson at the eleventh annual convention of the West Virginia Chiropractors association. Chief speakers included Dr Hector Lamont Wheelbog Dr W Mets Cameron and Dr R E Tripp Fairmont president gave the annual report. Dr S J Burish Indianapolis secretary of the Lincoln Chiropractic college will be the chief speaker at the banquet tonight.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
L. M. Robinson
West Virginia Chiropractors’ Association
Hector Lamont
Wheelbog
W. Mets
Cameron
R. E. Tripp
Fairmont
S. J. Burish
Indianapolis
Lincoln Chiropractic College
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Huntington
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