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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1927
Page
6
Our birth-right is dominion over self. When we have demonstrated this in parent duties and surroundings we shall be ready for work according to our desires. This note appears in the publication as a daily reflection accompanying the issue.
A historical column condemns Calvin Coolidge for press restrictions, delaying a Congress session on floods, omitting Levine in a Germany cable, clashing with the navy over a fleet review, and fishing habits. It labels him colorless and narrowly focused, citing Frank Jent’s harsh description as evidence of widespread discontent.
The piece argues that small groups in society wield outsized influence across politics, crime, alcohol policy, finance, and culture. It cites minorities in Russia, the U.S. slave system, prohibition, diplomats, jazz, financiers, anarchists, propagandists, and subversive aliens, contrasting harmful control with the constructive roles of inventors, poets, prophets, and statesmen.
The Dearborn Independent argues that society cannot remain a passive instrument. It must awaken and actively consider minority groups with the same seriousness as majorities, deciding which minority to address and how to respond.
The text recalls H M Blackmer and James E O'Neill fleeing to Europe to avoid subpoenas in the Teapot Dome cases. Blackmer evaded service on a train in southern France and had his passport revoked, becoming a man without a country. ONeill also disappeared, both linked to alleged fraud surrounding oil leasing and the Canadian company funds later used for Liberty bonds.
The article notes Native American naming customs and jokes about what name they might give President Coolidge. It cites examples like Rain Bear and St Peter and suggests Indians delay in revealing a name due to politeness. It ponders if they settle on Canneds White Father.
The Gazette argues streets must serve travel not private garages. It condemns a few selfish parkers who block both sides of congested blocks, noting parking nuisance worsens traffic and harms residents and visitors alike. The piece calls for reform with clear public interest.
The week closes with cheerful finance signals despite fears of tight money. Lindbergh discusses cross continental flying and Atlantic air mail plans. The article also notes church and cathedral debates, U.S. pacifism, and aviation industry expectations, including plant expansions and overseas shipments.
Charleston attendees at the twenty first session of the West Virginia Pharmaceutical Association and Travelers Auxiliary met at Beer Park Maryland on June 22 29. Officers elected included E Roming Grattan president J Lester Hagman Morgantown secretary treasurer J M Davis Clarksburg secretary Travelers Auxiliary and S Stern Baltimore treasurer. Next meeting set for White Sulphur Springs about June 26 next year.
A jumble of reader notes from Syraturf to Seattle, Calcagy to San Antonio, sharing quirky opinions on Pullman comfort, stage life, newspaper jobs, social foibles, and recent obituaries. Mentions James V. Gwynne, Clarence Darrow, Lindbergh, and James S. Metcalf with hometowns and brief anecdotes.
The piece praises the Rogey and Maye dancing team for polished performance, costume presentation, and audience appeal. It contrasts refined vaudeville with sensational 5 cent acts and notes editorials about book picks and a chloroform incident involving George Bringes as he was removed from a wrecked truck.
Charles W Hoyt emphasizes the Lindbergh homecoming as proof that newspapers drive reader engagement. He argues ads succeed when coupled with a good product and clear presentation, noting news in type and pictures, cable reports, and radio telephony shaped public reception.
A Charleston Gazette June 23 editorial titled Incon sistént argues for a federal tariff on coal from West Virginia instead of state protections. It proposes a 60 cents per ton duty, flexible by presidential adjustment, criticizes Pennsylvania for seeking protection, and urges West Virginia to push local industry while reframing Virginia’s role within the Union. It likens Pennsylvania to the Keystone State and questions large states’ ability to “bully” smaller neighbors.
COMMUNICATIONS June 24 1947 editorials attack and defend Marshall college faculty amid accusations by Huntington Ministerial Association. Rabbi Goldman writes in support of Professors Selvage and Gelvage, urging fair inquiry and outside arbitration. A reader letter from St Paul calls for city parking and public park expansion to ease congestion and growth. James Corvington reports a divorce case with a sensational claim of elopement. A Southend servant recounts torture by employers.
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