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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
5
A 1924 era meeting of local Elks club featured speaker Fenn L. McKinnen, discussing Charleston and Kanawha Valley conditions. The talk touched on improving business climate, public sentiment, and the broader effects of reform on the community.
Charles and Meldahl outline questions on Charleston's prospects and remedies. They argue government actions, coal pricing, and rail access shape the economy, urging private capital and smarter farming, coal and chemical industries, and better use of rail networks to spur growth.
A report asks for help locating a white spotted terrier named Gyp believed missing for several months. The animal is described as owned by W. Curren and last seen near the property at Curren’s residence with uncertain details. Any sightings are urged to contact authorities.
A speaker discusses rising taxes on land and property, urging affordable living to attract labor, and notes railroads improving service. He argues government depends on voters choosing the best candidates, regardless of party, and anticipates a cleaner legislature next year. The text reflects early 20th century civic concerns.
Samuel Gompers argues immigration ranks among the nation’s top issues affecting labor. He lists taxes, Soviet recognition, railroad regulation, and paper power as key questions, urging factual public information, vigilance, and active progressivism to defend American standards and employment.
The passage argues against Soviet governance in West Virginia, urging liberty of thought within a strong school system. It emphasizes the need for well-developed schools, fair teacher pay, and dedicated educators like Doctor Weber, asserting education as vital to civic progress and responsible business.
The state board of education and the state school commission discussed a planned educational survey. The newly appointed school commission includes M. P. Shawkey and L. B. Hl of Morgantown, Lan Kelly of Charleston, and others. The board adjourned after routine payroll approval for Parry Berry. Faculty reappointments were made for New River State Junior College at Montgomery and Potomac State Junior College at Keyser.
McDowell county leads with twenty seven mine deaths in May per AR M Lambie report. Eleven due to coal and slate fall, seven to mine ore, two to motors, three to electricity. Four non mine deaths from rail cars and electricity. Raleigh, Logan, Fayette counties report multiple fatalities. William G Lane dies May 2 in Racoon mine fall at Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal Co.
Town notes say Mayor Dew Isll at his home as society ladies plan Thursday afternoon gathering with Mrs J B ae. The short item hints at a local social event led by prominent residents in Marmet.
Heynolde Charles Weiss visited Charleston on Tuesday at RB G. Morris hosted a recent Huntington business visitor. Electric service is being installed there by West Virginia Water and Electric. The Marmet orchestra organization is progressing nicely. Reverend Sam Rabern of Texas has closed his meetings here.
An old Kellogg's Bran advertisement claims constipation leads to many diseases and promises permanent relief and guaranteed results. It urges daily consumption of ALL bran Kellogg's and promotes using it cooked, crumbled, or sprinkled with cereals, served in hotels and restaurants.
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