Navy disarmament and improved parking reform in West Virginia
Discussion on naval arms limits cites Britain United States and Japan moving toward cruiser tonnage cuts and a Coolidge era conference plan. Local Clarksburg Telegram notes a new parking plan reducing time to twenty minutes boosting shopper access and merchant benefits amid state road concerns.
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Tostéad
Great Britain
Germany
Army & Navy Gazette” of
Britain
Nelson
Rodney
Washington
United States
Japan
Coolidge
Lkely
Editorial Critique of West Virginia Cross-State Highway Plans
The Wheeling Intelligencer urges speed in building a cross-state highway, criticizing slow progress and the 1921 road roads program. It notes $35 million spent with dispersal to county seats, deems the 80 percent county-seat restriction a poor legal design, and calls for redirecting funds to connect gaps for a true cross-state route.
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West Virginia
West
Wheeling Intelligencer
Ford Commission
Commonwealth of West Virginia
State Road Commission
Reducing crime through stricter enforcement and streamlined laws
A New York legislative committee studying crime prevention heard officials in law enforcement recommend tightening statutes and closing loopholes to reduce criminals’ chances of escaping punishment. The discussion centers on making the administration of criminal laws more effective to protect society.
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America
New York
Eoner
Commissioner Sale of Coffman Farm Royalties
Special Commissioner to offer at public auction on Sept 8 1925 at 1 pm the oil and gas royalties in two Taylor county tracts known as the Hattie Hustead farm and the McDonald farm. Terms require one third cash at sale, one third at six months, and one third at one year, with notes and security if cash is not paid. Bond with security approved by the court clerk confirms compliance. Doddridge county West Virginia.
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Circuit Court
Doeddridge County
West Virginia
Rhoda Coffman
Felix R. Coffman
Florence
B. Coffman
Court House
Taylor County
Hattie Hustead
Buck Run
McDonald
A. W. Coffman
R. Brown
I. C. O. Smith
Doddridge County
C. Smith
Proposal to reform criminal justice and crime prevention
The Parksburg News notes proposed reforms include presumption of innocence requiring evidence, defendant testifying or facing consequences, allowing prior record evidence, reducing appeals, denying parole for fourth offenses, and abolishing parole. It also urges tighter gun control, banning interstate shipment of revolvers, and speeding trials, arguing reforms are needed nationwide to lower crime.
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Congress
Parkersburg
West Virginia Gains From Interstate Coal Rate Cut
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a material reduction in coal shipments from West Virginia to New England and the Atlantic seaboard. The cut benefits key fields such as New Silver, Pohesentas, Tug River and Winding Gulf, which produce low volatile coal suitable as a substitute for hard coal. The ruling ends high rates that fueled monopolistic practices and price gouging, aiding WV smokeless coal producers to ship more widely.
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West Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
New Jilver
Poeshentas
Tug River
Winding Gulf
Wage dispute settlement eyed after coal output boost
Phrase holding a claim that production is rising by four million tons and will aid conditions in southern West Virginia counties. It is expected to influence wage dispute negotiations ongoing in the anthracite fields.
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West Virginia
Death of Silvanus H. Warthen Ends Long Local Career
Silvanus Herman Warthen known as Vane Warthen dies at his Latrobe Street home in Graf ton after influenza followed by heart trouble and paralysis. Born 1850 near Evansville, he built a life in sawmilling livery and fire service, later running a city fire truck operation and a garage. Survived by six children, three grandchildren, one great grandchild. funeral Monday at 1 pm from his son-in-law William P. Clark's residence, with burial in Newburg cemetery conducted by Rev. F. Bishop and Rev. P. Theo. Crickenberger.
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Vane” Warthen
Latrobe Street
Warthen
Silvanus H. Warthen
Evansville
Taylor and
Preston
Thornton
Mary Grimes
Jborn
Etta Warthen
Lloyd 'Y
Los Angeles
Cal
Cora Warden Shelton
Wmn. P. Clark
East Main Street
Ca! Painter
Nimisie
Irontown
Newburg
Grafton
Latrobe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Knights For Pythias Lodge
Wm. P. Clark
Clark
Andrews M. E. Church
P. Theo. Crickenberger
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Mrs Wilmoth to Visit Sister in Gasaway
Mrs W. Wilmoth of West Main Street leaves for Gasaway to spend a few days visiting her sister Mrs J. M. Blackford.
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Wilmoth
West Main Street
Gassaway
J. M. Blackford
Editor Kills Wife Of Local Man In New Mexico Street Fight
East Las Vegas New Mexico August 23 political enmity between Carl C Magee Albuquerque editor and David J Leahy former district judge led to a rough lobby fight. Leahy wounded Magee’s bystander Lassator killed by a first shot as the fighters clashed. Magee to be charged with manslaughter if the coroner finds responsibility. Lassator worked for the state highway department. The episode follows Magee’s turbulent career, including libel convictions and pardons tied to Teapot Dome era disclosures.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Carl C. Magee
Albuquerqiue
David J. Leahy
Las Vagas
John B. Lassator
Leahy
Magee
Lassa-tor
Clos
Nun
Dle
Hinkle
Teapot Dome
Arly
Senate Oil Committee
New Mexico
Education reform platform and local county news
Resolutions call for a five member County Board of Education elected by the people with power to appoint the county superintendent and influence district supervisors who select teachers. The platform favors union membership for teachers, stronger tenure with better pay, a federal education department, praise for the rural schools' state department, and a shorter natítute as part of the school term. Also notes a Tyler County health unit plan and a Webster businessman Victor Loh arriving in the city.
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C & Althouslalate
West Virginia
H. J. White
Glen- Ne
West Virginia Educational Association
Department of Education
State Department
Tyler County
The Story of an Earthquake in Philippi
ISPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL lesson text recounts Paul and Silas in jail at Philippi. A healing of the demoniac girl triggers a riot, leading to an earthquake that frees the prisoners and brings conversion of the jailer. The magistrates bow to pressure as Paul asserts rights, displaying faith and civic restraint.
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Philipps
Paul
Silas
Christ
Dim Y
Cig
God
Man
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