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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1929

Page

25

Charleston Then and Now A City of 4102 Inhabitants in 1881

Charleston in 1881 measured a city of about 4,102 residents on the Kanawha at the Elk, with four story only structures and eastern limits near Bradford Street. The West Side was undeveloped, while today Charleston hosts about 69,000 residents with towering new skylines and a diversified industrial base including coal, refining, lumber, and chemical plants.

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The Stroller on News Taste and the Press

A reflective piece on how newspapers vary in taste from sensational to civic watchdog. It recalls editors who prize muckraking and public interest, contrasts with those who fear sensationalism, and highlights iconic figures like James Gordon Bennett Jr. and ship news reporters shaping the Herald.

Ermal Low Newspaper Ten Lierties James Gordon Benoit

Paper Craft and Newsroom Ethics Across Years

John T. Maginnis notes the craft of newspapering, copy editing dangers, and the clash of news value with puffery. He recalls anecdotes of misprints, sea serpent stories, and the role of editors and reporters in shaping local and state journalism.

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