Conscience in business clouds 1909 World Series talk
The piece praises a humane executive who blends morals with commerce, arguing he would rise to the top. It laments his absence as Washington and Pittsburgh face off in the World Series, imagining a 1909 clash with Walter Johnson and Honus Wagner at peak power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburgh
Walter Johnson
Hans Wagner
Geri Lenin
Pepoh
Otter
Wien
van Hussens
Cherie
NATO
Rani
New York
Liekia
New Yorker
Ciy Stadt Iis
Bnei
Jimmensine
Teasting
Rieke Temall
Broadway Mann
Paul Slavin
Geonfleeting Co
Sciera
Thorn
A C Bedford reshaped West Virginia oil and rail ties
A C Bedford led major WV development efforts from Paint Creek lands to Pratt and Charleston, then rose to top roles at Standard Oil and Standard Company of New Jersey. He guided oil and gas operations during World War I, earned broad respect for honesty and public service, and maintained strong ties to Wheeling Huntington and Parkersburg.
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A.C. Bedford
Standard “Gil Company
New Jersey
A. C. Bedford
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ohio River Railroad
Wheeling
Huntington
Bedford
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Charles Pratt and Company
Paint Creek
Webster
Pardee
Curtin
Clarksburg
Corder
Virginia
Pratt
Hope ‘Natural Gas Company
John D. Archibald
Standard Oil Company of
Newnd
United States
Midland Trail Nears Complete Over 189 Miles
West Virginia progress on the Midland Trail extends from the Kentucky line to near Alleghany Virginia. Col. C. P. Fortney and Capt. H. R. Anderson led an effort using county funds and top engineers to finalize paving, with concrete shoulders and grade improvements planned. The Gauley Bridge span is partially done, Clintonville stretch nearly finished, and work continues toward White Sulphur Springs and the Virginia line, routed via older dirt roads in the meantime.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Kenova
Virginia State Line
Alleghany
White Sulphur Springs
State Road Commission
Col
C. P. Fortney
Road Commission
H. R. Anderson
Captain Anderson
Anderson
Charleston
Montgomery
Gauley Bridge
Clintonville
Anatechc
Virginia Line
Virginia Road Commission
Alleghany County
Finger print scheme faces public unease and legal shifts
New York Police Commissioner Enright advocates universal fingerprinting for personal advantage, while Justice Strong signals stricter alimony rules to curb unfounded desertions. The proposals reflect tension between security measures and individual rights in a changing legal landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enright
New York City
Fear and debate overshadow Japan birth control talk
A garbled feature mixes fears over birth control in Japan with quotes and opinions about Mitchel and university figures. The text references anxiety about social change, medical advances, and political figures amid wartime rhetoric, with fragmented mentions of Henry and other leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mitchel
Intercepted Messages Describe Wartime Communication
Incomplete OCR text hints at a wartime message exchange with phrases like Dear Vernon and Yours. The readable fragments reference a conference and southern towns near Gate to Charlesten, but core details are garbled and names unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Charlesten
New York Day by Day Part of the Broadway Scene
A fragmentary travelogue style piece describes New York cultural life and notable figures at a Grand Hotel event. It mentions the Broadway scene, various attendees from New York and beyond, and a social atmosphere with guests including international visitors and staff. The text highlights performance, dining, fashion, and local urban details, blending reportage with colorful anecdote.
BU G- A- BOOS Investigations Stir Washington Debates
A garbled OCR passage mocked as BUG A BOOS by Bugs Baer discusses investigations in Washington, criticizing committees and suggesting bias while naming figures like Morrow and various officials. The piece references China bandits and a political climate, but the text is heavily fragmentary and errors obscure clear facts.
Tragic Washington Fire Trialed Citizens at Midnight
In Washington a disaster unfolds as a crowded restaurant scene turns tragic. A silent procession and mournful whispers accompany the blaze with bystanders recalling families and victims. A waiter named Fred King and others are mentioned amid the confusion. The crowd rushes into the establishment as warnings go unheeded and the tragedy unfolds in a tense urban corridor.
The Mem Cottage Puzzle Plot by Edgar A Guest
Fragmentary verse puzzle about feeding thieves and odd meal items at a cottage. The text names characters and odd items like jelly jars and coffee, hinting at a domestic scene or humor poem. The readable lines suggest a playful or surreal kitchen scene with children and odd objects.
Peter Rabbit Seeks Buzzard Nest on Green Forest Trail
Peter Rabbit questions Brer Buzzard about Mrs Buzzard and her nest, then guesses locations on the Green Forest map. Ol Mistah Buzzard teases him with a riddle about the Big Mountain as Peter grows more curious and determines Mrs. Buzzard’s nest remains hidden nearby.
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Green Forest
Groot
Peter
Mistah Buseaard
Buzzard
Atstah Buanard
Mistah Buzzard
Green
Buznard
Bie
Burin
Redtali
Five Years Ago Today Inzerte Tiles Parade Charleston Events
Five years ago today in Charleston September 24 1920 Dr T J Davis named state health commissioner succeeding Dr S L Jepason. John J Cornwell later served and the Wheeling parade honored winners as a citizens commission debated a city purchase question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Davis
Charleston
John J. Cornwell
S. L. Jepaon
Ike
Reid
Wheeling
Chamber of Commerce
Hebus
Chicago
The Day in Washington Debts and Tax Promises Stir Lawmakers
Fragmentary report notes Hoover and New hearings by the aircraft Board. A promised right of way for tax relief is linked to a Titan faction leader. Forecasts speak of trade deflation and agricultural adjustments amid vague references to wartime supplies and economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
New
Aircraftt Board
Stepile Dyson
Titan
Notary Commissions Confusing Roster From Secretary Office
The notice lists a jumble of names and places including someone named Toriotexication Rave and Hondo A. With unclear formatting. It appears to be a disrupted OCR of a notary commission roster or related secretary office document with many unreadable words and stray characters.
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Justice Strong
New York Supreme Court
Anton Birbane
Desense
Mrfessar Enn Frank
Univrrity Oot
Wiscoueln
Ts. Cort
Toa
Keir
Burselves
Benerarion
Bation
S. Washtea
Takia
Lin
Danin
Setocha
Mantes
Stryi
URI Een
Whduf
Tie Navy
Catene Mitchell
Oman
Henry Mord
Petredklem
Ahiaw
Willie
Torann
Mersin
SMU
Noledy
Oswald
Coucary
Mmeerey
Oswiat
TALIA
Mecintyre
Avo
Aveldwuil Deatie
Syster
Dolgin Fs
Trina
Amd
Pentral Park
Wiey
Reid Dheir
Wisul
Taran Petuntine
peneticNiewe
Thas
Bryante
Trent Horel Emmayres
Dallas
Bugs Baer
Couxright
Star
China
Uwir
Offield Avtones
Welles
Richmand
Intereiase
Chesapeake and Lite Rat
Dwlent
Morrow
Sammiitioe, Ta
West
Marehell
Watt
Ion Tynesdater
Miet
P. Meman
Yin
Siuth
Newfom
Bator
Herbert Pfahler
Washington, Sen
Lone
Clpitl
Noon
Tiny Keen Stekina
Tae Flavry
Baet
Atiek
Wis
Don Attegonier
Redensed
MaMone Reese
Fev
Reyes
Tore Foiners
Fay
AIC Bt Vines
Celeste
Phe
Wsis
Omnes Kun
Ouro
Mothenan
Bent Shuy
Wilers
Childs Restaurant
Fred King
WOW Sell Ink Sont
Mamas Pegidante
Dada
Masaanvia
Cernelian Fir Appewrance Wits
Myrtows
Murine
Baling Oakey
Tobias
Skre
Edgar
B.A. Guat
Wight
Ena
Ave
Peter AK
Stan Buzzard
Hcaor
We Notary Wes
Wheellte
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