Capitol Bond Vote Favored By Capital City Editorial
The Charleston Gazette views public sentiment as leaning toward a bond issue for capitol construction, deeming tax funding impractical. It notes Highland's questionnaire responses indicate broad support for immediate work via bonds, with a November 1928 vote possible and no worse outcome if defeated. It also contrasts Soviet and Mussolini with a related cargo-rate case.
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Highland
Peegee
Mussolini
Money Circulation Figures and Public Finance Debate
A 1927 circulation analysis notes May 1 1927 money in use at 4 784 067 059 or 40 99 per capita versus 52 36 in 1920. It argues money supply affects business cycles, cites population and activity as gauges, contrasts pre and post Civil War credit use, and urges reader scrutiny of monetary policy. The piece criticizes bankers and administration papers advocating stability without acknowledging a link between money in circulation and economic activity.
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Meilon
John Stuart Mills
Ruskin
Woodrow Wilson
Coolidge
Wilson
Arabia
Roumania
United States
Liberty
Roosevelt
Lindbergh
Old Trick of Money Exposed in West Virginia Debate
The passage attacks a financier, urging readers to think for themselves and noting Mellon’s role. It calls out Shylock-like practices and argues for a legislative committee to demand fair notice before any funds are removed from West Virginia.
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Mellon
West Virginia
Lindbergh Hero and Nation in One Month
A Detroit family gains national honor as Lindbergh travels from the White House to world acclaim. The piece urges Congress to issue one million Lindbergh half-dollars to fund a secure income for Lindbergh and honor his ideals, with proceeds supporting U.S. bonds for his mother and public tribute without personal gain.
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Detroit
Henry Ford
White House
Baltimore
Washington
U. S. Navy
Europe
America
Congress
Stone Mountain
United States
The Middle Man Critique and Tax Burden Reflected
The Gazette reader defends middle men as active local workers while criticizing neglect of their tax burden. The piece cites a Treasury surplus around 3600 million and notes big corporations dodge taxes via stock dividends, while small earners face years of audit. Lindbergh is invoked to show relief isn’t far away.
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Gazette
U. S. Treasury
Congress
Courage and aviation progress amid postwar fears
A reflective column lauds individual courage as the true driver of invention, cites Lindbergh and Crillon as examples, warns Americans to avoid complacency about future long distance flight, and describes international efforts in aviation, wireless power, and military readiness. It notes France’s naval and air growth, U S banking influence, and a humorous science experiment with a rattlesnake involved with Uncle Ben.
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Deeda
Lindbergh
Crillon
Stone
West Virginia Proclaims Flag Day Observance
Governor Howard M. Gore issues a proclamation urging West Virginia residents to observe Flag Day on June 14. The text recalls the Continental Congress adopting the Stars and Stripes on June 14, 1777 and calls for public display of the flag and appropriate ceremonies to foster patriotism.
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West Virginia
Howard M.oore
Continental Congress
Ping Ong
Weat Virgitiin
New York City Notes On Transit, Talent, And Travel
A jumbled diary from New York on June 19 recounts encounters with the new police commissioner Wars ton, sightings of Clarence Mackay and Nathan Burkan, and a window cleaner’s fall. It notes novels, travel plans, and a valet industry tale, plus reflections on midtown clubs, a Montreal line rumor, and a quirky hotel anecdote about Alfred. The piece blends social gossip with observations of urban life and lingering curiosity about Orient journeys.
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New York
Ciary
Pepya
Warston
Clarence Mackay
Nathan Burkan
Emile Lutwig
Napoleon
The Woman of Today and the Old Maid Myth
A discussion on modern women shifting roles from traditional old maids to independent figures. It contrasts the unmarried woman who avoids enclosure and the older stereotype, noting she may engage in philanthropy, work, or travel. Encourages adaptability and rejects marriage as sole measure of value, portraying the old maid as an extinct stereotype.
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Timbuctos
Bird Center
Kladnesa
Old Maids Fade From Rumor to Reality in Modern Times
Dorothy Dix notes changing views on old maid status as women pursue education careers and independence. Once tied to marriage by age, the label has faded, replaced by individual choice and fuller lives.
Plot to blow up Missouri penitentiary uncovered
Jefferson City June 12 officers uncovered a plan to blow a wall of the Missouri penitentiary while 1400 inmates were in the yard. Riley Davis confessed after his mother in Lawton Oklahoma alerted officials. Davis surrendered nitro glycerine and exposed the plot to raid and pillage the city.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Penitentiary
Riley Davis
Lea Ne Rudolph
Davis
Arch March
Lawton
Ohla
Tim
Your Health and Mine hazardous baby weight guidance note
A fragmented health column discusses baby weight and health cautions. It emphasizes avoiding excess fat, warns against obesity, notes risks to immunity, and questions signs of tuberculosis and illness in children. It references tips from a mother or health writer and mentions age and weight estimates. It cautions about tobacco use.
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Cherming Ute
Maby
Ren Bowie
Sues
Oil Marketers Meet June 15 Convention Highlights
The Ohio Petroleum Marketers Association schedules a June 15 convention with speakers from General Motors Detroit and the state Department of Agriculture West Virginia. Warren Plate of National Petroleum Nova Cleveland will discuss The Oil Man's Opportunity. Elections for officers and directors follow the afternoon business session.
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Wupany
Suncheon
Ohio Petroleum ‘Marketers Association
No Kanawi
T. A. Boyd
Twal
Tabaeataries
General Motors Corporation
Detroit
Ress
B. Johnson
Atate Department of Agriculture
West Virginia
Warren Oo. Plate
National Petrofeuns Nova
Cleveland
Preathett
Ee Dent
Ten Diventora
Judd Gray Appeals Death Sentence
New York June 17 Henry Aud Gray convicted of killing Albert Garder has filed an appeal from the death sentence through his attorney. Warren Lewis Be Lawes of Sing Sing is notified the district attorney's office to stay execution scheduled for the week of June 20 until the appeal is heard, which will probably be in the fall.
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New Yorks
Henry Aud Gray
Albert’ Garder
Warren Lewis BE. Lawes
Sing Sing
Atey
Gets Permit To Erect Garage In Pittsburgh District
Mrs. C. Ke of 1704 Quarrier Street obtained from City Building Inspector NW Stark a permit to erect a garage at the rear of her lot facing Franklin Avenue. The issuance follows a stubborn fight. The building cost around 1000.
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C. KE
oMeéCudllough
Quarrier Treet
Stark
Franklin Aye Sig
Wong
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