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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
6
A Charleston Gazette morning thought notes that harming another doubles self punishment and that justice will balance the scales in time. The brief aphorism urges moral action and patience, reflecting the paper’s reflective, civic tone.
West Virginia coal, long underpriced and mismanaged, faces a push toward consolidation to curb cutthroat competition and raise prices. A new producer-led organization aims to unite costs, standardize marketing, and reinstate the state’s coal to its rightful market position.
The piece notes Abd El Krim’s continued resistance to French forces despite French air bombardment of Rif villages. It asserts no official use of poison gas yet and argues that all forms of war, from dynamite to bombs, are cruel and achieve the same deadly outcomes.
Figures from the bureau of railway economics show railroads paid 118 million in 1913 and 340 million in 1924, a 222 million rise. Critics argue this extra revenue hurts stockholders, while defenders note government spending and jobs shift the burden. The Baltimore Evening Sun comments that official waste reduces value of each dollar.
The piece argues the public bears rail Freight costs and general price hikes from government jobholders funding spending. It compares shipping, coal, and Pullman costs to public pay and chastises boxing champion Jack Dempsey for seeming to owe nothing to the public, contrasting with other sports where champions face tough opponents.
A Kentucky paper condemns the sending of B N Bostic to three years for wounding Harry Brown in a April incident by prohibition agents. The writer denounces careless shootings by officers and urges strict arm control and responsible action to prevent further tragedy and public fear. It questions law enforcement methods and warns of broader social unrest if shootings continue.
A essay argues Texas powers vast wealth and export strength while warning on crime and prohibition. It cites Texas steel output, cotton markets, and global export leadership, contrasts crime with reform, and critiques religious schooling and Prohibition era lawlessness. It notes murder for hire, organized crime, and calls for measured constitutional action.
The piece paints a portrait of Peacock Alley at the Waldorf amid rapid city change. It notes widened avenues, rising rents, and the emergence of small shops replacing open spaces. It contrasts high society promenades with a shifting urban scene while touching on entertainment figures and public life in a period mood.
The text notes petrol authorization and Captain Murda W Trench named Baverfur of the Virgin Islands. Secretary Jarding entered hospital for stomach treatment. Highway uniform markers chosen at agriculture conference. Public lands investigation decided by Senate controller Whe brig Reprins. First United States warship to appear in European waters.
The text presents a garbled poem fragment attributed to Edgar A. Guest. It references a narrator addressing themes of memory and journey, with distorted lines about travel, longing, and inner reflection. The readable parts hint at imagery of night, guidance, and a desire to be understood.
A feature portrait of Senator Morple Sheppard of Texas detailing his lifelong study of economics, hopes for worker ownership, and plan for a civlization built on home and business ownership. The piece notes his isolation from party politics, diary keeping, and strong attendance, plus personal touches about family, hobbies, and lodge memberships.
Fragmented notes describe how West Virginia Volunteer Infantry units organized at Beverly drew men from multiple counties and towns including Wheeling B Scott Monroe and Kalmonte tlen. The piece also covers Caroline M. Graeme’s divorce suit from Pred Graeme and remarks on Prohibition era politics and social circles.
Danny Meadow Mouse is cornered by three predators, a pickerel, Snapper the Turtle, and Longlegs the heron, on the edge of the Smiling Pool. He stays still hoping for a chance to escape while Billy Mink returns and hope rises that the threat may pass.
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