Death of George C. Sturgiss marks WV history landmark
The obituary reflects on George C. Sturgiss of Morgantown a key West Virginia figure who shaped state progress as legislator district attorney and judge. It notes his age details his public service coalfield development business leadership and enduring influence beyond material wealth. Admiral Sims testimony in Congress also referenced in context of air power and future defense.
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George C. Sturgiss
Marganyam
Virginia
Promimen
West Virginia
Monongalia County
Morgantown
Kentucky
Daniel Boone
Henas Higrays
Boone
Admiral Sims contradicts navy on battleship supremacy
Admiral Sims testifies that battleships are not the fleet’s supreme weapon and criticizes conservative navy officers. He advocates battle cruisers, aided British admiralty, and questions air policy by a generally expert board. He agrees with Mitchell on aircraft threats but doubts Japan overrun. Also notes aging cars seeming older than 25 years.
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Admiral Sims
Navy General Board
Sims
London
Mitchell
Philippines
Japan
Mitchells
Army Air Chief
Navy
Public Prayer and Transatlantic Arts Talk Preview
The house opened at noon with a prayer by Rev. James Shera Montgomery. A report quotes Frank Crowninshield praising American leadership in architecture and arts while noting Zuloaga’s global acclaim and public publicity’s role. Mussolini’s budget gains are cited as evidence of fiscal discipline and Italy’s improving finances.
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James Shera Montgomery
Frank Crowninshield
Vanity Fair
Advertising Club of
New York
Life
America
Bush Terminal
Shelton Hotel
Ignacio Zuloaga
Zuloaga
George Bellows
Arthur B. Davies
Amevis
Mr. Crowninshield
New York Day by Day By O. Mert yait on a crowded transatlantic voyage
A fragment from a 1925 New York Day by Day column portrays a chaotic voyage scene aboard a ship. It references passengers, servants, and officers, with scattered notes on leadership, etiquette, and a musing tone about the journey and distant destinations.
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Sir Alfred Ult
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Burgess Bedtime Tales from THORNTON 1
An OCR fragment recounts a fantastical scene with Plunger, Mrawn, and neighbors in a wintry forest. The tale centers on creekside quests, contested loyalties, and a tense pursuit as characters move toward a hidden hive and confront an approaching danger.
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