West Virginia coal fears and the Virginian railroad threat
A 1925 editorial laments efforts by outside interests to curb West Virginia’s coal industry. It cites proposed freight rate hikes and a move to control the Virginian railroad by Pennsylvanian interests, arguing for fair competition and a western outlet for Virginian coal. Local banker John L. Dickinson’s remarks are highlighted to urge resistance to outside control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Gazette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Erie
Virginian
Ik and Western
John L. Dickinson
Dickinson
Pennsyl
Vania
Virginian Railroad
Charleston
Heem
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commission
Ohio Operars
Oura
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Nor and Western Railroad
Norfolk and West
Psa
Tidewater
Westen
New Stork Central
Chesapeake and Ohio
West Virginia business leaders urge self-reliance in coal market fight
West Virginia business circles demand organized action to protect the state’s coal industry from outside control and discriminatory competition. They warn 95 percent of locally mined coal must be sold beyond state borders and urge unified, concerted effort to regain market access and prevent resource loss. The message calls for stronger local leadership, avoiding reliance on outsiders, and shaping policies to keep the state’s heritage and industry within its borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
United
Glorious Birthday Amid War Echoes and Modern Wores
A chaotic 1926 newspaper fragment marks the 148th anniversary of the US flag's congressional adoption, mixing patriotic reminiscence with scattered opinions. It cites Harvard debates, Dr Fosdick critiques, cancer progress, a tale of Daniel Gurgenheim’s philanthropy, and Gertrude Ederle’s Channel swim, all wrapped in a stream of dated references and digressive commentary.
Intercepted Messages From Governor Gors Letter
A June 17 1925 message from Governor Howard B. Gors at the State Capitol Charleston West Virginia asks why not offer the services of your attorney general in the Hoopes avolution case. The note hints at state action and mentions other officials in the capital.
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Howard
Hoopes
Howard B. Gors
State Capitol
Charleston
W. Va
Capital War Psychology Echoes In Washington
An extended reflection from Washington on postwar demobilization and a lingering civilian strain. The piece compares attitudes to European capitals, notes a cadre clinging to wartime status, and recounts a discussion about the author Stallings and Captain Donnally, linking memory, optimism, and economic strain to the current civilian landscape.
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Washington
William Gherarat
Lasea
Kellogg's Note Sparks Blunt Mexican Reply
The article argues Kellogg overstepped by indicting Mexico under Calles and suggests Calles would respond firmly. It notes Mexico's stabilizing efforts, debt acknowledgment, and supposed progress, calling Kellogg's stance a foolish provocation unless backed by evidence. It ends with a Tennessee monkey trial analogy.
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Kellogg
Calles
Washington
Mexico
Gallos
Occaston
Carlos
United States Administration
Cailles
British appeal for government ads.
A Federation of British Industries plea to the cabinet seeks government aid for a two year national Buy British Goods advertising campaign. It proposes funded ads and posters backed by manufacturing groups to divert purchases from imports valued at about 100 million pounds, boosting domestic output and revenue. The piece questions overseas impact and notes a possible World Court tie in with a Tennessee suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald Tribune
Federation of British Industries
Great Britain
Federation
British Isles
New York Day by Day Copstings 1925 Month Feature
A compact feature from New York Day by Day for 1925 outlines the month’s notable happenings. It highlights civic events, social notices, and local color with period tone and succinct entries.
Aquatic soirées charm New York social scene
In recent summers New York hosts pool parties at private homes and a Long Island villa with waitered pools and cordials after cocktails. The piece notes fashion shifts from colorful lumberjack shirts to collars and bathing trends, and mocks upscale social climbers while poking fun at Broadway financiers and Bowery lodging houses.
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New Tork
Long Island
Angel
aMachelor
I Mayfair
Indies
Steve Brody
Brooklyn Bridge
Annette Neuler
Belne Bulle
Noba
Jenet
Mr Brisbane’s views on evolution in The Gazette
In a recent article Arthur Brisbane questions evolution while praising religion’s stance against it. He claims opponents are anti science though many thoughtful people disagree. The letter lauds Brisbane as broad minded and a pleasure to read each morning in The Gazette.
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Edster Gazette
Gazette
Arthur Brisbane
Arlann
Hostor Gazette
Yoma
Brisbane
Childian
World Brotherhood
Brotherhood of Man
Plemmu
A Window View and World News Montage
A reflective poem by Edgar A. Guest contemplates working folk and shared burdens set against a window scene. It shifts to a Readers’ column fragment mixing notes on farm life, city news, and a whimsical zoo update about Bryan the chimp and other happenings.
Darwin alimony row marred by chimp tale in New York paper
The 1935 New York American recounts Bug a Boo s tale amid the Darwin divorce case. Chimp demands alimony and education, with coverage of the ambassy decay and a sensational courtroom scene. Narration notes audience crowds, jury mood, and oddities of the trial as observers speculate on outcomes.
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Darwin
Relgma
Ambassat
Bahkmater
Wa « Slater
John KR. McLean
Cincinnati
Edward B. Mclwun
Warrington Post
What West Virginia Editors Say What West Virginia Editors Say
A Morgantown New Dominion column satirizes Governor Smith’s proposal about two governors with rival duties and social roles. It then notes polar exploration ambitions, US and Canada land claims, and the Arctic as a potential resource frontier, highlighting debates on governance and territorial claims.
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New York
Smith
Albany
Citien
Dutina Tor
Elas
Morgantown
New Dominion
Arctic
An’ Alncanaionna
Donald B. MacMillian
United States
Canada
Uresby
Dominion
North Pole
Cenada
MacMilua
Ponty
Polur Nce
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Capricht
The
Star Company
Congress
Benny Trexs
Ives
Fine
Alweya
Lowell
Harvard
Teyta
Pilate
Fosdlek
Sodom
Gomorran
American Society For the Cenetral of Cancer
Fosdick
Ut & Convention of Guitars
Snelaty
Peter Lutkha
Cueclo
Ile
Bate College
Mim
Beal
Daniel Gurgenheim
University of New York
Helna
Jscod
Danel Guegenheim de Ferre
Mittle
Coolidge
Annapolis
Secretary of War
West Point
Goegenheim
Gertrude Ederle
New York City
Sandy Hook
England
James Walt
Gertrude Ederla
Hlty
Nancy Banks
Migg Iderle
Abraham Lipoin
Pacific Ocean
Oni
Germany
France
Luckty
Henrvery Pyauuen
John Donnally
W. T. Donnally
Interstate Commerce Commissatin
Laurence Stallings
Donnaly
Donnally
Walter Heel
Stallings
Lisele
Los
Dannally
Stellings Waa Jone
W& Meter
Werkt
Britten Invertors
Dutris
Tonar
Tritlan
Amurice
Tennessee
Scopes
Bryan
Darrow
Tennessee Law
Oswaro
Daruaig
Press Pub. Co
Mointyre
Aja
Picedilly
Alstern
Bowery
Puen Chatham
Savoy
Weldorf
Majestic
Astor
Abte
Ross
Wall Street
McNansht Syndicate, Inc
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A. Guest
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Teppenses
London Zoo Haa
Shehem
Butteriias
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Thora
Prnfessoy Scaops
Jorar
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Dayenn
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Tom Arufter
Amon
New York Agiertorn, Inc
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