Charleston Monuments and City Streets Draw WV Reader Letter
A Morgantown resident praises Charleston as the state capital and home of Cass Gilbert’s steel monument, but criticizes its poor street paving and lack of repairs. The letter notes road hazards, tire wear, and two unpaid weeks for city workers due to insufficient funds, urging better boulevard and highway development.
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Aulary
Admiral Togo Dies After Honor Granted by Emperor
The article notes Admiral Togo Mot so many days ago the Emperor of Japan sent s dosen bottles of wine to an old man as a dying honor. He was elevated to marquis, a final recognition before death. Togo had been a legendary Japanese leader during Korea conflicts and Russia Japan battles.
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Nepolece
Nelaon
Frederick Ts Grest
Russia
Korea
Mukden
Togo Emerges as Symbol of Japanese Power in Russo Japanese War
The Russo Japanese War ended with the Russian fleet destroyed by Admiral Togo's modern Japanese navy. The Russian admiral Rojestvensky faced inevitable defeat, while Japan celebrated a decisive victory that elevated Togo to national hero status. The emperor remains Japan's paramount symbol of authority.
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China Sea
Togo
Japan
Austin on God Rousing Sentiments in Vermont Senator
The excerpt features Senator Austin of Vermont urging moral accountability in Congress. He compares rhetorical flourishes to fire without effect, praising the enduring character and courage of the people who will hear and react to spoken words. His closing remarks frame the debate as a defense of moral obligation within the legislative chamber.
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Vermont
Woo
Enliven West Virginia History Effort and Local Education Views
A reader urges reviving the West Virginia Historical Society and launching a West Virginia Historical magazine to preserve documents. A USC study finds the local newspaper strongly influences communities and merchants benefit from subscriptions. WV School Journal reports question-based education stats, arguing against misleading conclusions about state schooling.
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Virginie
Kentucky
U. S. Office of Education
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Virginia
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Post
Prominent English Critics Call for a New Plan for the New Deal
The June 1 Washington Dispatch notes Sir Stafford Cripps and John Maynard Keynes independently urging a guiding plan for the New Deal to avoid policy drift. It cites White House aides considering a steering committee and mentions Eleanor Roosevelt and a chain affixed with a diamond etched locket.
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John Mayard Keynes
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Dresident
New Deal
Readers' Forum at Baller Gazette Responds to West Virginia Mine Claims
A Readers' Forum letter from Baller Gazette discusses outsiders influencing Widen, noting alleged improvements in mine conditions since July 1923. It cites current weekly workdays and pay scales for loaders, machine cutters, yardage, and motormen shown in the message.
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Widen
Bix River
Athte
West Virginia
Whten
Derelict vs Captain Debate Cited in 1034 Intercepted Message
Intercepted note dated June 1 1034 shows a dispute about leadership with Walter Hulladan cited as a candidate for chairman of the Republican National Committee. The tone suggests critique of serving as captain of a derelict versus a land role.
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Chatrman
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Staged Dinners At Bel-Air Club Sparked With Prisons Theme
Los Angeles diary notes a Bel-Air Country Club dinner with guards escorting guests to a mock prison, uniforms and tin dishware, and a chaotic scene as patrons protested the lack of cutlery. Ed Hutton and Irvin Cobb were among attendees, with Huttons boarding a yacht en route to Manhattan after the event.
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Los Angeles
Ed Hutton
Irving Thalberg
News Reels Reflect Fickle Public Opinion and Bank Heist Figure
The column notes how audiences react unpredictably to events. It recalls a gunman with 14 bank robberies, celebrated when North Korea was mentioned, and questions Horatio Alger’s relevance amid theatergoers cheering and jeering.
Wisconsin progressive party mirrors past but eyes Roosevelt era
The article contrasts a 1934 Wisconsin progressive movement with the 1912 La Follette era. It notes the new party aims to influence state and local races, not mount a national challenge. It questions national impact while implying alignment with Roosevelt era politics and fear of Republican machine influence.
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Yelept
Wisconsin
Lefollette
Hiad
roUpa
la Folletts Boys
Bob
Food du Lac
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hitohita
Training the Child Bulletin Offers Schooling Tips
Washington Bureau releases a bulletin on child training with guidance for handling youngsters, including a coupon offer. The notice advertises a resource from the Daily Christian Gazette and asks readers to send five cents or stamps to obtain the pamphlet.
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Eyaut
Ass Epi
Ait
Sreakington ‘Bureau
Dally Ghutiestan’ Gasetiay” Gaa
New York Avenue
Washington
Ghia
Today By Arthur Brisbane on the May Strike
An item by Arthur Brisbane discusses a possible 1,000,000 May Strike driven by wind weather heat and wheat. The piece notes public opinions and the role of influential voices in shaping events at the Blue Gate era.
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Bymdicate,, Inc
Poland Faces Threat of Massive Strike Wave Across Industry
The article warns that up to one million workers may walk out in the area’s iron and textile fields, challenging administration attempts to curb the disruption. It notes workers resist labor leaders, and the president can only reach the masses through leaders and printed appeals.
Complete Proteins Key to Health and Growth
The article argues protein is essential and must be complete containing cystine lysine tryptophan and histidine. It cites eggs milk and cheese as complete proteins while noting many plant proteins are incomplete. It surveys daily protein needs, suggesting four to five pounds per day for an average man and references Dr. Clendening pamphlets for further reading.
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Henry ©. Sherman
Nature
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