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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1931

Page

6

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Rates debate from coal operator on government, railroads

Justus Collins a West Virginia coal operator and banker discusses railroad rate policy and federal regulation. He criticizes the interstate commerce commission, argues for recognizing coal’s national importance, and warns that federal overreach may erode constitutional limits and individual initiative.

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Chase Bank Cuts Savings Interest Rates

The Chase National Bank of New York announces a drop in savings interest from 3 percent compounded monthly to 2 percent compounded annually amid broader reductions by New York clearing house banks.

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Money Surplus Faces World Economic Shame

A 1931 column laments economic imbalance amid rising deposits and food and clothing shortages. It argues that a small moneyed class benefits while 98 percent struggle, paying banks and taxes well beyond money in circulation, urging action to reverse the trend.

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Inaugural Push for Jail Reform in Huntington

Maye Chaptian urged Huntington readers to back an economical administration emphasizing economy in city jail management. The piece proposes replacing a profit-driven jailer system with a fixed salary, city control of food supply, and direct budgeting to curb graft and boost municipal efficiency.

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Young Capitalist Voice Attacks Wealth Gap and War Risks

Corliss Lamont, son of Wall Street figure Thomas W. Lamont, denounces wealth concentration and trickle down economics in a speech. He argues the system harms 90 percent, fuels malnutrition and unemployment, and risks war through tariffs and aggressive markets. The speaker urges action against greed and ineffective policy.

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Tramp, Tramp, Tramp Cartoon Quoted Hoover Plea

A Hinton Independent Herald excerpt notes a tramp seeking work after long unemployment. The cartoon cites President Hoover stating that the nation must work its way out of the preelon era. The piece reflects era concerns over jobs and labor direction.

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Not Pleasing West Virginia farms decline in numbers and value

A Wheeling Intelligencer notice reports farm counts in West Virginia fell from 1070 to 92 641 and values from 410 200 000 to 956 000 000. Acreage rose to 8 802 948 acres, indicating a mixed agricultural picture amid changes in farm numbers and worth.

West Virginia Wheeling Intelligencer

Flying across the world in record time

Harold Gatty and Wiley Post completed a record Atlantic crossing in 16 hours 17 minutes and planned to proceed to Moscow from Berlin. The voyage sparked talk of future global air travel while other items report a young woman found dead and a lettered suicide note reflecting despair amid social ills.

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Readers' Forum on Coal Freight Rates and Railroads

A Readers Forum letter condemns Southern West Virginia coal railroads for inflated freight and passenger rates. It argues rates harmed workers and consumers, cites price declines since 1926, and urges wage and rate reductions to restore competition and regional prosperity. The writer links high tariffs to poor mood and economic decline, urging action by the public and regulators.

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McIntyre Day by Day in New Fork Nostalgia

A 1931 McMight Syndicate column sketches midtown vignettes from New York contact points. It recalls faces like Ethel Barrymore, John Ringling, Ray Long, Harris Merten Lyon, and Syd Robert, along with rooms like the Beaux Arts apartments and the McAlpin hotel, while mixing memories of job fears and social scenes with playful, anecdotal musings.

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Guam Battle Echoes From The Bystander’s Eye

The Washington bystander recalls the 1898 Guam episode from the Spanish American War, noting Navy control, limited Spanish garrison involvement, and Guam’s tentative role as an advance base. It highlights General Anderson’s account of American forces and the Charleston convoy mission that linked Guam to Manila operations.

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The Once Over Brae MUEXOY To You Must Cut Expenses

The writing discusses choosing which expenses to cut after a drop in income. It notes some costs cannot be reduced such as education, taxes, and life insurance, then suggests subtracting nonessential spends from taxes and the educational fund to see what remains.

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Knowledge Quiz and Washington Bureau Offer

A reader activity page offers a Q&A feature from The Geattie's Washington Bureau asking readers to mail questions with name and address and two cents, while a test promises ten questions. It also advertises a bulletin on the history and causes of industrial depressions sent from the Daily Gazette in Washington, with a coupon and five cents in stamps.

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Health and diet standards for summer camp meals and sanitation

A historical discussion outlines camp health standards including water carriage and disposal, pit latrines, incineration, toilet hygiene, garbage handling, and food safety. It emphasizes clean facilities, proper refrigeration, pasteurized milk, diverse nutritious food, and routine inspections, plus reader questions on rheumatic heart outlook with no current treatment.

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All of Us G There Are Things In This Ice And Tears

A fragment from a historic page describes scenes that move readers: a lost boy in a department store, an old mother weeping for her father, a neglected horse drawing a wagon, a mother bird with an empty nest, a dog abandoned by a master, and a cow named Bessie mooing through the night. The piece ties vulnerable images to communal fears and resilience, ending with a note about coming abundance in wartime or hard times.

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