Charleston Gazette 1926 West Virginia daily edition
Charleston Gazette dated Wednesday morning June 16 1926 reports on paper details and publication rates. The issue includes a thought for today attributed to the Earl of Chesterfield and notes Associated Press news content and distribution information.
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Bridge plan urged by West Side Business Men's group
The West Side Business Men's association urges a concrete, cooperative approach to resolving river bridge traffic, proposing free bridges, fair terms with existing toll and streetcar bridges, and coordination among county court, city officials, railroads, and the state road commission to reduce delays and boost public mobility.
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Marmet road delays spark reader concern across counties
The Marmet road’s slow progress and unfinished sections spark discontent in Boone and surrounding areas. The Coal Valley News reports that the Boone to Charleston highway remains incomplete after three years, with the Peytona bridge and the eight mile Marmet Charleston segment awaiting completion, a priority the Marmet strip should have had.
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Maryland Senate Hopeful Urges Whittemore Pardon Plea
A Maryland Democratic senatorial candidate urges Governor Richie to commute Richard Reese Whittemore’s death sentence to life in prison, arguing against capital punishment as brutal. The writer contrasts this stance with criticism of political figures and notes public doubt over political victims in recent commentary.
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Market and political notes mix in a crowded page
A chaotic roundup reports a Calcutta sweepstakes winner of 600000, notes on Pilsudski, Moscicki, and Lloyd George, plus stock market flurries, foreign relations, and a push for higher corn prices. It mentions Mussolini and Italian aviation figures, weather warnings, and a critique of wartime justice with references to Sacco and Vanzetti.
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Favor Cattle Test In Mercer County Proceedings
Mercer County Court endorses a county-wide tuberculin test for cattle and appropriates 96 300 to fund the program. Dr WW MM Newton, a local veterinarian, and Joe White of St Marys assist, with plans to extend the effort to Lewis County. Newton travels to Terra Alta for a Tuberculosis isolation meeting and will visit Falempone Friday to confer with Marion County about haying on the county test.
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Lawyer in Texas court fined for contempt over misheard cue
A Texas lawyer Josable clashes with a judge during a motion hearing. The judge fines him $10 for contempt, the clerk explains. The lawyer pays, promising to be more attentive. The rest discusses health, worry, and life expectancy, urging moderation and medical guidance.
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Paris Day by Day in 1900s Paris seen through Verlaine era life
The column notes Paris poor and rich, detailing street scenes near the Seine, Verlaine’s visit, and contrasts between market vendors, beggars, and advertising crowds. It paints poverty along the Maitelaine, with bare feet, tattered clothing, and the city’s surprising order in cleanliness and social behavior. It also observes fares, hospitality, servants, and animal kindness as national traits.
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Your Health and Mine Copyright Report
A brief note titled Your Health and Mine Copyright Report lists names Edsar A and Ousn with unspecified context. The fragment suggests a publication header or notice but lacks concrete details on content, date, or authorship. Further text would clarify scope and rights involved.
Fragments of a Tangled Verse and Clues of a Farewell
The text presents fragmented, dreamlike lines with garbled words and obscure names. It hints at a farewell from a father or caretaker, references a tiger, a path, and a “ducky man,” but lacks coherent narrative or clear subjects. It reads like scratched OCR poetry with partial phrases and mistyped terms.
Marriage Licenses Issued in Khan County Office
Two couples received marriage licenses yesterday in Khan County. Gunree in Kenry, 28, and Maiude Zeigler, 32, tied for ceremony later. John O'Dell, 24, wed Vearle Mead, 23, while Haid 35 and Mary Lewis, 23 were listed among registrations.
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Elkhurat Rebenah Will Name Officers On Friday
The Elkhurat Rebenah Unit plans its annual meeting at Glen Elk hall corner Virginia Street and Pennaytvean to name officers Friday at 2 PM. Members urged to attend as other local notes and gatherings are listed in this West Side column.
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Compensation Awards From State Department Description
State compensation department awarded weekly sums for mining injuries. Fred Scott of Wyatt Coal Company Sharan received 16 weeks at 0.12 per week after a hand fracture from a mine incident on March 26. Miner Gatewall of West Virginia C and C Company Norton received 16 per week for 40 weeks after amputation following a clutch incident at the mine on February 2.
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West Virginia events span rail work and Fourth plans
West Virginia notices report an excursion from Huntington to Tiffin via Ohio railways, water reservoir work in Spencer asylum, and a Big Fourth celebration. scouts move toward Philadelphia area events while Baptists plan a Sunday school convention. Road closures affect Delve to Swise detours via Anntad or Nallon.
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