Official Murders Prompt Speedy Government Shielding Officers
The article condemns federal protection of officers who shoot civilians, citing the Inter national Falls killing of Henry Virkula and a pattern of alleged impunity. It questions why killers avoid ordinary state courts and predicts likely acquittals in federal cases, urging accountability and warning of political capitulation to murder.
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International Falls
Minn
Department of Justice
Treasury Department
Nis
Henry Virkuls
Minnesota
Big Falls
White
Virkula
Jacob Henson
Niagara Falls
Varney
Hannon
Airport location debate urges neutral choice for Charleston area
The piece argues for an urgent need for an airport near Charleston, stressing neutral evaluation of sites, growth projections, and rising real estate values amid industrial expansion. It notes population may reach 100,000, strong chemical industry presence, and regional transport links, urging informed planning and investment.
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Charleston
O. Bidge
C. and
Marmet
van Swearingens
New York Central
Charleston Airport Opening Dream Aims at National Spotlight
The piece envisions a grand opening for Charleston's airport with Lindbergh and famous fliers, linking Virginian systems to B and O rails and a national transit network. It predicts a vast crowd and a boost to Charleston’s map status, noting that costs would flow to gasoline stations and related travel businesses.
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Virginian
Charleston
Lindbergh
Big Charleston battle over widening Washington street sidewalks
Council will hear a protest by Washington street property owners against taking sidewalks without compensation to widen the street. The mayor must justify land takings for the city’s arterial street program, promising a decisive, costly fight over planned wide thoroughfares and a broad traffic survey for bonds.
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Washington Street
Charleston
Washington
Kanawha
Piedmont
Virginia
Quarrier
Lee Streets
Respect for Law Debate on Press Duty and Crime Truth
A reader argues that press must tell readers the truth about rising crime and widespread law disrespect rather than portray the nation as law abiding. He contends honesty earns respect, while false calm would betray journalism and mislead the public. The writer praises editors for resisting sensationalism and remaining steadfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Preas
Out of Step in Virginia Advertising Reform Views
A reader laments local reform zeal against Coca Cola and cigarettes, arguing prohibition breeds bootlegging. The piece questions state advertising budgets, praising neighboring states’ campaigns and urging Virginia to craft a serious tourism promotion to attract visitors and revenue.
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Clendenin Herald
the Herald
Sete
Rosne County
Virginia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Shenandoah Valley
Tourtete
Aittle Moncey
Weob
Virginia Bay View
Mystery Death Off South Curling Beach
In a late 19th century South Carolina port area a stranger was found dead near South Curling beach. A Negro coroner's jury considered bruising, weather, and alleged shipboard involvement, delivering a verdict that the man was knocked in the head, thrown overboard, and later washed ashore, with ambiguity about the cause of death.
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South Curling Beach
South Caroline
South Carolina
Fritz
Dunbar
Explorer claims Amazon tribes use bones in drinks
Dunbar Advance reports an explorer’s tale from South America stating Amazon Indians favor ancestral bones in their beverages. It notes that Chaginston boutleggara reportedly practice bone usage broadly, not restricting to kin or strangers.
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Bones
South America
Amazon
Chaginston Boutleggara
Dunbar
Peace Flaw and Father’s Day Notes by Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane surveys global sea power ideas and a Bermuda sea creature sighting, then marks Father’s Day with practical gifts. He notes Ramsay MacDonald hints at world freedom of seas, Beebe’s Bermuda fish with two eye stalks, and a Chicago shop owner’s Seattle Marshall Field purchase. He likens early aviation feats to hazards, and contrasts American and French drinking cultures amid prohibition.
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Br. Beebe
Nonsuch Island
Bermuda
Omer
Abel
Feb
Garden of Eden
Alimony Critique Sparks Debate on Marriage Laws
A reader letter argues alimony burdens men and fuels grafting by “gold digger” wives. It condemns costly divorce, claims many women live off alimony while employed, and says divorce laws unjustly favor women, urging easier, cheaper divorce and reform.
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Ann
Tomra
Lile
Washington Bystander: Cheatham brothers rise in U S Army
The piece profiles Maj. Gen. B. Frank Cheatham and Rear Adm. Joseph Johnston Cheatham, once boys in Tennessee, now top figures in U.S. military supply and naval procurement. It traces their family’s wartime service from boyhood to high rank, highlighting Frank’s WWI quartermaster career and Joe’s long Navy paymaster path.
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Washington
Crete Menteima
Trehersee
Hoya
Veyrurs Ts Juntor
Sam
Cheatham Boys
Army
Navy
Purewu
B. Prank Cheatham
Youngeter
Tunnesare
Joe
Frank
1St
Tennessee Volunteers
Spain
Quartermaster Corps
Diary of a modern New Yorker observer
New York diary notes from June with reflections on Wall Street losses and a meeting with W. W. Hawkins and Thompson Buchanan. The writer recounts encounters with Dean Cornwell in London plans, New York Broadway scenes, prohibition era beer saloons near Times Square, and social chatter about publishers actors and venues.
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New York
Wall Street
W. W. Hawkins
Thompson ‘Buchanan
Glthere White
Paris
China
Rochester
Tom Ginner
Ray Long
Tamong Guesta
Theodore Dreiser
Fimes Square
Maria
Dear Doctor readers seek weight loss and fertility advice
In letters to Dr Peters readers ask about using capsules and quinine for weight loss, vitamin basics, and fertility. The doctor warns against medicines without prescription, promotes green vegetables and basic diet, and advises evaluation for infertility while noting available articles and pamphlets on balanced diet and abdominal exercises.
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Tek Winis
Uic
CIA
Mrs. L
Peters
Colin
Bore-fancier musings on tears and self pity
A narrator recalls a middle aged woman who cries to evoke pity, comparing her to a happier older sister who avoids self pity. The piece contrasts personal tragedy with everyday resilience, noting the neighbor beneath ruminates on misery while the speaker values blunt endurance.
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Womeao
Perso
Snybod
Cure
Carmella and her Living Pie at Hipp theater faces suppression
Carmella and her Living Pie performed at the Hipp theater on Capital street amid talks of censorship for displaying too much of the female form. Gen Leonard A Wood arrived with staff from Washington to inspect the United States government explosives plant at Mitra.
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Carmella
Hipp Theater
Capital Street
Leonard A. Wood
Washington
United States Government
Mitra
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