Road rights of way and county funding debate in Charleston
A long editorial weighs rights of way for a public road from Charleston to Boone and Logan counties. It argues the project boosts regional value and development, urges fair compensation for landowners, and criticizes county costs and statutes. The piece stresses public benefit warrants proper state action and just payment.
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Boone
Logan
Charleston
West Virginia
Ture
Kanawha
Charleaton
London district Hits voted bonds to build it
A heated appeal urges Kanawha county to provide the right of way for a major urban project. The speaker condemns prolonged talks and motions, insisting the city and county must mobilize all resources now to address the critical improvement and not neglect the opportunity.
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London
Kanawha
Charleston
Rate Differential Threatens West Virginia Coal Trade
The Gazette warns against reducing the Ohio lake rate from 1.63 to 1.42 and raising the Kanawha rate to 1.98, doubling the differential against West Virginia. It urges unity among business, labor, and citizens to oppose this perceived railroad and market manipulation and protect the state’s coal industry.
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Gazette
West Virginia
Ohio
Lakes
John E. Norvell
Huntington
National Association of Credit Men
D. C. Kennedy
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
Credit Men
Virginia
Poets Foresee Imitation Sparked by Eli Siegel Prize
The piece notes that imitation follows success in poetry and lists humorous subjects likely to inspire parodies after Eli Siegel won the Nation prize with Hot Afternoons Have Been in Montana. It argues the World-Herald’s remarks may spur budding poets to write verse on fanciful topics like Hot Dogs in Coney Island and Hot Winds in Kansas, while cautioning readers they need not read modern poetry if they choose.
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Onmsha World-Herald
Eli Siegel
New York Nation
Montana
Coney Island
Tiajuana
Kansas
United Sates Senate
Old Town
World - Herald
Air Line plans high speed Boston to Minneapolis route
A proposed air line for passengers and freight aims to fly between Boston and Minneapolis this summer with intermediate stops in New York Buffalo Detroit and Chicago. The jet plan targets an average speed of 200 mph and a 14 hour journey, backed by about a million dollars in investment and New York bankers who see strong profit potential.
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Boston
Minneapolis
Aarola B. Hartney
France
F General Airways Syatem
New York
Buffalo
Detro
Chicago
Bankera
Seaboard
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Kiatary
Huntington
Fire damages Wheeling Tee and Storage plant plant damage totals
A blaze at the Wheeling Tee and Storage Company damaged a compressor and caused 26000 dollars in loss. Workers fled the building as flames and smoke spread over the business district and the fire department responded.
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Wheeling
Damaco
Wheeling Tee and J Storage Company
Burgess Bedtime Story of Peter Rabbit and Johnny Chuck
In a forest tale, Peter Rabbit slips through Johnny Chuck’s doorway to escape Redy Reddy. Reddy’s failed chase leads to a back door escape, a wall hiding place, and a plan shift from rabbit breakfast to a mouse breakfast. The scene ends with Redy’s disappointed retreat and Peter’s safe hideaway.
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Peter
Johnny Chuck
Reddy
Chuck
Peter Rabbit
Polly Chuck
Johnny
Hetfc
Johany Chuck
Peer Rabbit
Teddy
Rabbit
Peter Index
T Hat
Qnis
Bugs Baer Satirizes a Dancing Trial Arrest Scene
A satirical diatribe parodies a sensational trial of a young woman accused of parricide. The piece mocks moral panic, public sensationalism, and wartime social mores, invoking figures and events to lampoon judges, juries, and the press while railing against social double standards. It closes by noting a New York American copyright and a separate item about a stray cat in Port Jervis.
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Vinnie
New York American
Paris Diary Excerpts Note Whimsical Urban Characters
Paris notes recount encounters with eccentric locals and revelry in the streets. A visiting American guest writer describes a dancing teacher, a garrulous cabbie, and fashionably dressed Parisians while reflecting on home in Houston and Europe. A separate item mentions Dr Edgar Lovett of Rice Institute and Basil Woon's Paris study. The entry closes with a prison sentence report for a man who stabbed his landlady after criticism.
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Edgar ©. Lovett
Rice
Basil Woon
Paris
Ritz
Montmartre
America
Cobin
Mr. Woon
London
April term jurors named for state district court
A list of prospective jurors for the April term of the state district court is issued, naming numerous residents from counties including Kanawha, Jackson, Marion, Boone, Greenbrier, and Raleigh. The summons directs appearance on April 21 and cites many individuals spanning towns such as Charleston, Beckley, Spencer, and Huntington with various counties represented.
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Grast Jwey AR. Gay
Baray
Posaboatasgeege
Tyi F. K. Holmaeed
Frank Sutton
Gassaws County
Nalonne Aroe County
George F.alderset
Caedion Puns
Greenbier
David Preston
Chambers
Danville
Foie
Frank
Ayrs
Bavessweed
Jackson County
G. X. Whitney
Wellston
Roane County
John F. Tewk
Send
Charleston
B. F. Groma
Nicholas County
A- B. Abbot
Itteville
Kayetin County
C. M. Beeete
George B. Crow
M. B. Mt Teays
Puinem
Raleigh Sonntr
B. Carmey
Charlertgus
AL R. Johnson
Scott Papot
Putewa Toumitz
J. N. White
Vas
Boone County
Héseslah Swais
Murrayville
Byron
Gauley Bridge
Farexe
M. Colehank
Obriem
Clay County
J. B. Durham
Ellevisw
Kawha
Robert Sutton
Wanelay
Pocahontas County
Overt Gibson
Edray
Poeshendha
Thomas Helms
Page
Payette County
C. Peters
Unton
Menroe County
George B. Gitlnapp
Jackson Tyes
B. Bare
Alderaon
Sonroe
A& K Walker
Sutton
Butane
Clyde McClung
Reedy
Reeve County
Willam Fielder
Chaftewss John
Montgomery
Dawnom
Gowtie
Brier County
A McNesley
Mundtr Ron
Lewishark
Greentiter
H.B
Schoonover
Hilhurst
Clay
G. W. Whiting
Greenbrier
Adwety
Arire Gansaway
Braxton County
J. Riley
Clendeath
Kanawha
Linyd
Newton
Homna Cpaetyt Couligs
Sohn “Sy “Loney Apomeage Coutty
John Hier
Sol. May
A. H. McVey
Victor
Fayette County
J. B. Bradley
Bald Knob
James MB. Dye
Over A. Estep
Cabell
Charica Thomas
Zea
Nicholas Cousy
McCoy
Spencer
Aeana
County
Ab Taaxton
Guthrie
Whe County
Geroy Hell
T Albena
Sweden Lockout Nears End Amid Mediation Talks
Sweden faces a nationwide lockout winding down after an all night effort by labor union delegates and government mediators. At 7 o'clock this morning a compromise meeting aimed to halt mass layoffs affecting workers across key industries and restore employment stability.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Nation-Wits
More Truth Than Poetry
A fragmented narrative follows a worker who grows in integrity and position after years of poor pay. A woman named Deliax influences his rise as he gains respect and a modest promotion, culminating in a June-like day when his pay increases by two dollars a week.
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Deliax
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