A Thought and A Critique From a Speech of 1896
A compact digest notes a morning meditation on virtue and friendship, then quotes William Jennings Bryan’s 1896 Chicago speech. It questions Bryan’s broadened “business man” definition, warns against 16 to 1 silver standard rhetoric, and laments its democratic costs amid a modern misread of weights and measures.
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Corporation Coungel
Cross Roads
New York
Board of Trade
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Tax Reduction Plans Stir First 1926 Revenue Debate
Administration and opposition clash over a large tax cut to accompany a new revenue law before March 1926. Surplus projected at 299 million, with recommended reductions around 250 million. Republicans push up to 350 million while Democrats seek half a billion through debt relief and spending cuts. Previous 1924 act cut taxes by 360 million but yielded about 212 million, mainly from income tax rate changes.
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House
Senate
Treaty Department
Tax reform debate flags limited normal tax cuts
A discussion of tax policy outlines modest reductions to the normal tax, with proposals to repeal or cut estate and miscellaneous taxes. The plan avoids broad changes to automobile taxes and public securities, while considering a possible income tax repeal for small earners. The piece also notes doubts about secretary Wilbur’s career fit.
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Wilbur
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Supreme Court Defends Home as Sacred Then and Now
The court ruling affirms the home as a sacred, secure sanctuary above government intrusion. It rejects drastic enforcement zeal that would erode constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, stressing checks and balances alongside Volstead era provisions. The piece notes public debate, references to Magna Carta, and hints at political shifts without tying to specific outcomes or individuals.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Chimney Corner
Supreme Court
United States
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Washington Stars Pitcher John Johnson In Pirates Game
The article praises Walter Johnson's pitching prowess in a Washington versus Pittsburgh game. It highlights his control, stamina, and strikeout tally, noting his leadership and influence on professional baseball, with broader references to U.S. figures and era context.
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Walter Johnson
Senators
Terves
Mugelas
Nineten Sears
Washington
Pitsburgh
Erene Moore
Earut
WL Johnson
New York Day by Day Notes on Housing and Public Life
Long column describes New York housing trends and servant labor, noting private dwellings and apartment growth on West 72nd Street and Park Avenue. It cites Browning and the shift toward salaried domestic staff amid rising urban development and street lighting.
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New York
Anister
Aervant
Ryan Burne
Danmot
Mairan
Avryanes
Negees
Elise
Eam
Manis
Ete Wehr
Velit
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Broadway
Energ
West Wind’ Street
Award W. Browning
Browning
West T2nd Street
McNavehe Syndicate,, Inc
State House News from Mandolin County Delegates Visit
Report of Mandolin county delegate leaders and others visiting the state capital to confer with the governor on road construction and legal actions at the State House. Court actions involve a writ connected to a colliery dispute with Galt Colliery and others. Officials returning from Washington include Reine Mallison and Stubert Chichester.
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Hiete
Grover T. Belknap
Gaseaway
Jlegislature
Supreme Court of Appeals
Belknap
Supreme Court
Mr. Belknap
Braxton County
House of Delegates
Prohibition Arrenm
Prohibition Tepardnant
Alyn Orwie
Opykhska
Mation
Maric Shrispy
Reve Johnda
Beard
Jo Cuiright
Clarksburg
Sud
Vivell
Owendott
Heown
Mallory
Lowen
Mandolin
Troy
Tingdiman
Ehale
State House
Randolph
Courk
Galt
Whips
Eirevik
Anunty
Lily Ana Hornbrovis
Tha
Browne
Serretation
Intercepted Messages Report on Press Threats and Warnings
Fragmentary intercepted notes refer to reporters avoiding coverage of Umit press and threats to erect a whey box or real actions. The fragment mentions a writer or editor posing warnings about consequences and a potential table to write on.
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Rye
U S Promise To Pay Leads To Theft Case
A group including William Martin Edward Evans and Heb Anderson offered $180 in savings certificates at a pawnbroker for half price. After forged documents and a sequence of transfers, police tied two men to the Marion county thefts. William Martin confessed, exonerating Bob Anderson who was detained pending further probe.
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Sam
William
Martin
Edward Eevie
Heb Anderson
Muapi
Ctty
Fidtmont
State Holies
Gladwell
Brown
Marion County
William Martin
Grant Town
Drint
Starcin
Petrmont
Edward
Ervin
Tolt Mm
Grant Lown
Marion
Morgantown
Uniontown
Bob Anderson
Anderson
Washington Dulles era testimony and secretary of war sworn
War testimony was heard as Dwight F. Davis was sworn in as secretary of war. The Shenandoah Court of Inquiry continued its investigation amid ratifications of the German America commercial treaty being exchanged.
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Boned
Dwight F. Davis
Shenandelah Court of Inquiry
Greenbrier area social roundup and travel notes
Lewisburg residents Mr and Mrs Henry Matthews and others traveled through Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania returning from trips. Several visitors and hosts are listed including Mrs Charles Weaverter and a bridge club gathering. Greenbrier Military School football team plans a trip to Huntington to play Huntington High School.
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Henry Matthews
Virginia
Marygend
Pennsylvania
Joh Stratton
Caroline
Henry Hunter
Mattie Tyree
Biss Carle Bhtatton
Marion Stratton
Charleston
Charles WeWherter
Rank Club
W. J
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Peace Springs
Greenhrirr
Huniington
Huntington High Schoo
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Shorethy Douglas
Beckley
A. A. Johnson
Virginia Fell
Awa Brian
Spring Creek
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Eloise Wie
Greenbrier
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Davidson
Allen Grace Darnell Lwve
Washington
Wheer
Washington-Pittsburgh
West Virginia history and state corporate updates noted
Damaged OCR recalls a commemorative event on Potomac battle history at Point Pleasant with quotes about West Virginia joining the Union and Stonewall Jackson. The piece also lists state officials and records: 51 charters for resident corporations, 9 increases in capital, secretary of state accounting, and counts of receipts and fees.
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Gourkeys
Wallace
Muttington
Potne
Corninue
West Virginia
Stonewall Jackson
Nathan Got
Tex
Tieutenane Ormsby
Confederatsrresulur
Werere Hla
Secretary of State
Sornora Tone
Oaldale Netura
O Taylor
Juigh Echools
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