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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
6
The notice reports a morning weathering event at Charleston West Virginia on Thursday June 26 1924. It notes mixed public reaction with some opposition and general indifference from others.
The passage argues democracy should guide party unity and fair trials. It praises the Democratic party for upholding courage and readiness to seek national change, contrasting it with present failures and urging a fair comparison of outcomes in Washington.
A mash of 1920s era notes centers on William Jennings Bryan’s enduring influence at Democratic conventions. It mentions his push for a strong dry plank in the platform, his voting alignment with McAdoo, and his oratorical power on the floor. The column touches on money circulation, Coolidge, Tex Rickard, and Madison Square Garden anecdotes, with a long collage of quotes and mock dialogue.
The Gazette argues that Woodrow Wilson dominates the New York Convention and that inner party manipulators oppose his policies while voters back his leadership. It praises Harrison Hull and Davis, cites Hearst and Smith disputes, and predicts the November ballot will reflect trust in Wilson against misgovernment.
A Mail and Finances column argues hard money limits in West Virginia and tight money overall. It accuses banks of failing and questions currency policy while inviting Mail correspondents to provide facts and discuss solutions to debt and liquidity without cash.
An OCR filled look at Manhattan society notes describes Elfth Avenue mansions slated for demolition to make way for a deluge of apartment buildings. It highlights rising costs, shifting living patterns, and the exodus of residents to nearby quarters, with anecdotal portraits of figures like William Hart and the appeal of vaudeville over drama.
A spoofed alumni appeal outlines a fundraising campaign at Siwash University with comic claims of a 15 million goal, a modern dormitory plan, and a mock movie studio. It lampoons campus projects and lists faculty, architecture, and pranks amid exaggerated figures and absurdities.
A wartime style dispatch from New York covers West Virginia delegates after a luncheon at J.Davis’ home on Long Island and a day trip to Glen Cove. The piece humorously notes miscommunications with Andy Price, a prankish rail fare, and the Mountaineers’ resolve while poking at fashion and campus plans for a new stadium and chapel projects.
The piece sketches an ambitious drive by Sir Max Weechier and others to form a United States of Europe despite strong national boundaries. It recalls Holland’s independence, warns against foreign domination, and notes figures like King William and Mussolini. It also covers Samuel Gompers targeting radicals in labor, and a side note on church rules restricting actors while allowing former performers.
A fragmented list names Basie author Chematry Claason Masemosiite Maupin and others. It mentions Mind in the Making Robinson Bob Son of Hattie Oliptiant and Frank in the Woods with scattered titles and authors and a garbled closing line about a family of nearly species.
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