Remembering Robert E. Lee A Liberal Rhapsody On His Legacy
A Lexington Virginia obituary tribute lauds Robert E. Lee as a model of virtue, duty, and faith after years of postwar contention. It praises his genius, restraint, and Christian steadfastness while noting the nation’s slow reconciliation with his legacy and the enduring admiration of leaders worldwide. 2,500 Gazette guests in Charleston enjoyed a recent all games event within the city shopping area.
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Lexington
Robert E. Lee
General Grant
Appomattox
Washington and Lee University
South
Washington
Wellington
Marlborough
Napoleon
Cesar
Hannibal
the Gazette
Charleston
Navy’s World War I record contrasted with peacetime losses
During 1917 to 1928 the US Navy lost five ships in wartime while sheltering troop and supply ships and hunting submarines. In four years of peace, twelve ships were lost without enemy action, including submarines, destroyers, a training ship, and a tug. The piece cites the Shenandoah and S-51 incidents and critiques Navy leadership and accountability. Charleston’s stance implied.
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Josephus Daniels
America
Coast Guard
Navy
Mitchell
Literary Digest
Navy Department
Ress
New York Sun
Republican
Charleston
Southaleston
Navy built munitions plant left idle in Charleston
The navy's 205 acre munitions complex near South Charleston cost about 30 million dollars with over 300 thousand dollars in donated ground. It sits idle awaiting a war to justify operation, while critics urge accountability and a shake-up in leadership. Nearby travel via Clendenin to Spencer is possible by Bird Transit Co., though no air service exists.
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Navy
Charleston Peaple
South Charleston
C, and O
Navy Department
Denby
Josephus Daniels
Clendenin
Spencer
Bird Transit Co
President Coolidge plans four main agenda items for 1926 session
Congress will see World Court ratification with Harding-Coolidge reservations, debt settlements with Belgium and other debtors, departmental reorganization to cut costs, and revenue act revisions. The message will cover coal, aviation, railroads, merchant marine, and Muscle Shoals, with other proposals carried over. The long session starts 1926 election drive, six months planned, then campaign. The World Series notes mention Senators, Pirates, and Jupe Pluvius in a triple tie context.
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Congress
Coolidge
Sixty-Ninth
Senate of the World Court
Belgium
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Senate
Congressional Campaign
Roane County to Build Cottage at Jacksons Mill
The Roane county plan, sponsored by the Spencer Rotary club, calls for a county cottage at Jacksons Mill. Agriculture agent Herbert Riggle will lead a selection trip with two Rotarians and three Roane farmers to choose a site, aiming near Gilmer county’s cottage. Teachers will raise funds, targeting 1,650 dollars from 165 schools, with further support by subscriptions. Kanawha county is asked to take notice.
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Roane County
Jackson's Mill
Jackson’s Mill
Spencer Rotary Club
Herbert Riggle
S. Black Thompson
Gilmer County
Glenville
Roane
Gilmer Cottage
Teachers’ Institute
Kanawha
Oratory Debate Blamed By Prohibition Critics
The remark suggests prohibition has influenced views on rhetoric, with arguments expected on both sides as the discourse begins. It notes that oratory's decadence is one of the few issues not yet blamed on prohibition, implying forthcoming debate on the subject.
Life and Death Figure Puzzle Circulates in Press
A strange anecdote circulates about a man who uses a numeric puzzle to reveal counts of living and dead relatives. He asks a friend to perform steps with living brothers and sisters, then claims the left, middle, and right digits indicate living brothers, living sisters, and deaths respectively.
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Hving
Court Martial Talk and Shenandoah Debate Rises
A caustic, satirical piece critiques naval leadership over the Shenandoah mission. It questions court martial prospects for Commander Lansdowne and alleges incompetence among officers, urging accountability and addressing broader political leverage in military decisions. The column braids foreign affairs and domestic politics with a provocative call for truth-telling.
Diary of a Moder Samuel Pepre in New York City
An odd diary fragment describes city life in New York with social scenes on Broadway and the East Side. It notes encounters with notable figures like Wilson Mizner and local behavior in cafes, shops, and theaters, along with late night street drama and a wanted roomer advertisement.
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York
Samuel Pepre
Noel
Landon Vlogwright
Dane
Agus
Tainan
Coe
New York
Iwlae
Sus Bay
Ware
Washington Crowds Travel to World Series Camp Day Tales
A vivid, rambling reminiscence from Herbert Pfahler portrays a bustling American scene around the world baseball championship and football camps. Anecdotes mix social observations with chaotic crowds, curious locals, and a strange vignette of a saloon encounter during the journey of Washington visitors.
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Washington, D
America
District of
Columbia
Dreaming teams at any come and wedding here
A disjointed literary piece by Edgar A Beest portrays dreaming teams and a wedding scene wrapped in strained verse. It invokes a mood of lost opportunities and longing, with fragmented lines hinting at power, dreams, and personal aspiration. The speaker laments missed chances and asks for strength to pursue future desires.
Break On Day tmte Stories By THORNTON W. BORGESS
An ageless tale follows forest critters as Plitter the Bear and Peter Rabbit evade hunger and chase journeys south. Vivid town scenes contrast with cliffside moonlight chapters, ending with Peter’s reflective farewell and the creature’s winter rendezvous.
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Thornton W. Borgess
Holy Sepulchre Near Collapse Sparks London Alert
Reported from Jerusalem the Holy Sepulchre faces structural danger and may force Britain to assign guards to prevent crowding. British officials plan general precautions as authorities fear possible collapse of the Tomb in the rock, a site central to Christian history since the crucifixion.
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A. Wray
London
Rae Lecived
Jerusalem
Stern
Katoly
Alata
Yarlova
Tne
Britain
Camimoan
Jerusie
Joseph Pat Arimathea
Jesus Christ
Toba
Constantine
Church of the Holy Sepulchra
Actions of Matterhorn Scare Mountain Villagers
Peculiar activities on Atatterhorn, an Infty peak in the Alps, triggered landslides and deep crevices that alarmed residents. Authorities evacuated villagers to Breil as Swiss authorities and Alpine troops patrolled the area. Engineers and troops established a presence to manage the crisis.
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Matterhorn
Atatterhorn
Alps
Tunis
Italy
Breil
Vanges
London crime report calls for more police officers
An urgent request for more men follows Sir William Harwood's annual report noting London's registered criminals at 76,000. He warns only 6,000 uniformed officers are available for patrol due to duties and other engagements.
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London
Tuandon
William Harwood
Lonedots Pollce Cives
Harwoort
Tlondows
WIM
Unclear Passage Describes Furl and Figures Nearby
A fragmentary 14 etched tale describes a scene with furl near treetops and a southward dias. The narrator notes lingering whines and waits as ink fails to reveal more of Him then concludes Peter recognized a genuine goodbye and a curious fitter.
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Furl
Dias
Peter
Journey to Sunny Seth of whom Welcome Robin spoke
Peter and friends debate a winter journey to a sunny land, weighing the risks of staying versus traveling. Peter notes those who sleep through winter miss much, while other voices discuss the peril and comfort of the long trek and a possibly ancient guide named Plitter the Peet.
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Warren
Peter
Taster
Rejr
Peter Exesteds
Seth
Robin
Buster
Livaler
TW. Bursons
Peter Hes
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