Bond election in Taylor county votes for million road bonds
The county overwhelmingly approved a $1,000,000 bond issue to fund modern roads. The vote reflected broad support across Marion, Monongalia, and Taylor. Dr. Chenier McNeely, a Republican, announced for the state Senate, touting liberty and law order.
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McNeely
Maxion
Dr. McNeely
Fairmont
Irs
Holts
Eine Legislative
State Senate
McNeely Ia
Marion
Monongalia
Taylor
W Hanway Nominated For Clerk Of Court Of This County
Court Clerk announces W Hanway as Republic ticket candidate for clerk of the Court. Hanway is a long time city official, recently finance commissioner, praised for public service. He is described as active, experienced, and locally popular, ready to perform the duties of clerk if elected.
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Wanwayvis
Ck Kildwe
Office of Finance Commiisaloninr
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Crafton
Teople
Grakwin
Drogo Mercery Seeks Nepublican Nomination for Stateyi
Dr Fo McNetty reports on the candidacy of Drogo Mercery of Fairmont in the Nepublican party for a state level nomination. The notice outlines his political bid and affiliation as published in TMS Sentinel today.
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McNetty
TMS Sentinel
Drogo, Mercery
Fairmont
Nepublican
Profiteering Debate Shocks Philadelphia Regulators
A Philadelphia Fair Price Commission report sparking debate over consumer price gouging and profiteering compares profiteering to train robbery. Commissioner McChain warns profits in staples may exceed 9 to 186 percent, while officials acknowledge data accuracy but fear missteps before cutting profits by up to 60 percent to align with hazardous industries.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Willisin
McChain Wakes
McClain
Fair Price Commission
Philadelphia
Land
Liberty Bond Refunding Proposal Faces Public Opposition
Senator Frelinghuysen's plan to refund Liberty Bonds with a thirty million dollar loan draws sharp criticism for lacking authoritative explanation and clear purpose. Critics argue tax relief favors wealthy investors and oppose preferential assessments, fearing broader shifts in national war debt terms and exemptions.
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Treasury
Xin Monniy
Handholgera
Bondholder interest question on refunding loans
The text discusses potential justification for reducing original interest on bonds and hints at eventual refunding. It notes mass bondholders require extraordinary government justification and cautions against urging immediate replacement at lower rates, suggesting future opportunities may arise but not now.
No Children Landlord Sparks Citywide Debate
A Dangerland Times opinion piece condemns a landlord who refuses to rent to families with children. It argues the policy punishes parents and children, questions the city’s future if such practices spread, and cites a Cleveland editor’s mock example of a rent hike tied to having a child.
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Dangerland Times
Lavalord
Cumberland
Hub
Cleveland
Ohio
Axiple
Coe
Abd
Hie
Toledo
Public Labor Reform Urged By Cleveland Chamber
Harvey's Weekly reports the Cleveland Ohio Chamber of Commerce calls a “mon liner” labor reform. It asserts public right to service above strikes or lockouts, insists industry disputes be publicly informed, and argues public welfare supersedes private interests in labor relations. The piece discusses public interest as superior to capital and labor.
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Harvey's Weekly
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Ohio
Jservice
Public interests over Capital and Labor rights urged
A critic argues that the immense public outweighs corporate and worker interests in policy, accusing media and leaders of catering to capital and labor. He warns a railroad strike reveals the neglect of the people’s paramount rights and calls for public concerns to guide decisions.
Noted Rise and Fall of Household Cleaning Styles
A historical column reflects on recurring waves of house cleaning driven by masculine attitudes and classic housewife routines. It traces how early sanitation instincts predated germ theory, highlighting longtime traditions of cleanliness, dusting, and mopping in domestic life.
Daylight saving sparks local call for voluntary shifts
A local business leader advocates a voluntary one hour earlier start to the workday to gain an added hour in the afternoon and evening for recreation. He notes broad public support for daylight saving, but persistent opposition when adopted during wartime. Community discussion is urged to craft opening and closing hours for businesses to preserve benefits.
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National ‘Congress
Cort
Jocal Cot
State of New York
Mayer
Arthur Koontz Seen Likely to Seek Governor Nomination
Charleston attorney Arthur Koontz appears poised to announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He split political talks across the eastern business trip and indicated a definite decision by Monday. Koontz has drawn support from Col. Clarence W. Watson and several notable party figures.
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W. Vit
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Koonty
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Clarence W. Watson
United States
William PF. Chilton
Ie Beather
Joseph T. Chilton
Cornwell
A. McCorkle
George Tns Huntingtom
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Carter Family Notice In Sentinel Column
Win B. Carter of Boothe Onenk Bi is named in a local Sentinel column addressing WM. P. Carter. The short item signals a genealogical or notice context within a community-facing paper segment.
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WM. P. Carter
Win B. Carter
Boothe Onenk
Carrigan Nominating Letter Highlights Republican Bid
The document extols Charles B. Carrigan of Manndeville as a capable Republican candidate for Congress in the First District. It praises his character, public service, and advocacy for protective tariffs, arguing the district should elect a Republican to counter Democratic representation and defend American industry.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Europa
Atlantic
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West Virginia
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Fugitive Appears at Prison Gate in Pennsylvania
Western penitentiary officials report a man claiming to be Walter Dress appeared at the Olio River prison gate seeking entry. He says he was previously a Butler county resident and was sentence for a crime. wardens note the event and refer him to the jail.
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Morehtt
Western Penitentiary
Olio
Walter Dress
Butler County
John Francis
Reifiker
Center Cownty
Penkyl- Hvanin
Notior From Taylor County Post No 78 Meeting
Notice to ex servicemen to join Taylor County Post No 78 Leeton and attend at the Merehan's Saving Bank or Arthur G. Yates at the First National Bank. Yearly dues set at 2.50 dollars. J. Burdett, Post Commander.
Prisoner who escaped Rockview recalls desertion and war service
An escaped prisoner from Rockview, involved in burglary and assault, traveled to Oklahoma mining towns before enlisting in the U S Army under an alias Lorn Ha Vins. After training in England he served in France, married, and returned to America where his Arizona wife urged surrender as authorities pursued him.
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Ager Summit
Rockview
Oklahoma
United States Army
Lorn
Ha Vins
England
France
Wall States
America
Arizona
Tie
Francis
State considers drastic reforms to reduce dependents
Dr Stephen son urged new laws to curb dependent burden in the state. He proposed stringent marriage rules and sterilization for the feeble minded to cut the number of public dependents, citing savings from similar measures in other states and outlining institutional shifts including homes for the unfit and new guards for children.
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W. Va
Marel
Stephnson
Fa Board of Cancer
State Board of ‘Control
Start Board of Children's Guardians
wilileLe
Stephenson
Oldest Midget in World Born at Morgantown
Major Davis of Morgantown West Virginia aged 79 and four feet tall is described as the oldest midget in the United States. Born here he was the sixth child in a thirteen member family with seven brothers and a sister of normal size. He once owned a large farm, traveled across the nation fifteen years with show companies, and now runs the Royal Galerie in Morgantown planning to move his business to Cherkpturg next season.
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W. Va
Major Davis
United States
Davis
Jaear
Major
Mr. Davis
Hnd
Boston
Raleigh
Selby Brothers
Orleans
Fairmont
Decisive Move on Ruhr Zone Occupation In Germany
Chancellor Melt ex announces to the national assembly that Prance has abandoned demands to occupy the neutral zone and will grant Germany two to three weeks to deploy a strong force in the Ruhr area to restore order. The plan follows in the wake of shifting postwar tensions and broader European diplomacy.
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Aaerlan
Foeuiess
Germany
Acrang
Ruhr
National Assembly
Meltex
Forest Fires Rage in Maryland Mountains
Reports say numerous fires burn in the Kires Ln Mountains Cumberland area. Forest wardens and deputies assist in efforts to control blazes along Haystack Plieh Wiltis Mountains as crews battle to contain the spread.
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Haystack
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Wiltis
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