West Virginia tax reform debate and Roosevelt education view
The piece discusses West Virginia tax reform, urging justice for property and revenue distribution, with criticism of current exemptions and calls for depletion-based taxation. It includes Theodore Roosevelt on education, praising civic duty and the value of public schooling financed by the state. It also touches on political figures Davis and Edwards amid corruption accusations and a critique of socialist experiments and railroad costs.
West Virginia road bonds get legislature approval
The Huntingdon advertiser notes state lawmakers approved the 20 million road bond issue, sending it to the governor for signature. It highlights unanimous support, and contemplates earlier roadway funding under Governor-elect Howard M. Gore. The measure aims to accelerate statewide road construction and benefits to citizens.
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Huntingtvertiser
West Virginia
Hondy
Han
Stha
Howard M. Gore
Remember the Birds Remember the Birds
A periodical plea urges residents to aid birds during harsh winter by leaving bread crumbs water and small fruits in sheltered spots. It highlights frozen ground and scarce berries making feeding birds and protecting crops important.
Enforce State Law Urged By Grafton Official
L. D. White of the State Road Commission, Charleston, visited Grafton on Wednesday and Thursday to review compliance with the state good law. White normally questions local car owners for various violations, but this time he left only orders for local officers to enforce rules and arrest drivers and other vehicle operators as directed by Commissioner C. P. Green.
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L. D. White
Monbrot
Commainvon
Charleston
Grafton
White
C. P
Pete” Green
Commissionar
Ufflebra
Plating Operation and Vehicle Licensing Probes Reported
A partial report notes police observe plating operation with one headlight and no tail light. Officers were instructed to investigate licenses used on trucks and automobiles as part of the inquiry. Commissioner White departed Thursday for Clarksburg to handle related matters.
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Commissioner White
Clarksburg
Means and Felder Convicted in Granger Case
Gaston B Means former department of justice agent and Thomas B Felder his attorney were convicted in federal court of conspiring to bribe officials in the Granger System Glass Casket fraud case. The verdict, returned after six hours, carries a maximum two year term and $10000 fine with a mercy recommendation from the jury.
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Gaston B. Means
Department
Jpelce
Arid
New York
Thomas B. Felder
Means
Lindley
Felders
Elmer M. Jarnecke
Craiger System, Incorporated
Class Casket Company
Altoona
Craiger- Glass Casket
Felder
United States
Harry M. Daugherty
Department of Justice
Jurpecke
Rand
Stouse
Daugherty
United States Atter
Heyward
Trio Pact
Jarnecke
Atlanta
Jarnecka Regely
Vada Simillar
Thomas
B. Felder
I. Federal
Granger System
Fatal mining accident claims Logan youth
John Aldrich, 20, was accidentally killed at a Burden mine in Logan. He was crushed between the roof and a swinging mine car during a routine shift. Funeral arrangements have been completed.
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Logan
W. Va
John Aldrich
Tragedy in Philippi: Neason Woods Dies in Bridgeport
Neason Woods a Philippi youth killed himself with a sawed revolver after a troubled romance with Georgia Warder of Bridgeport. His death follows a nervous collapse after he withdrew from Yale. Georgia Warder was hospitalized in Clarksburg with critical injuries and is reported to have a chance to recover. Funeral arrangements are set for Philippi with pallbearers named from Woods family friends.
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Philippi
Sweetheart
Bridgeport
Neason
Georgia Warder
Grafton
Neason Woods
Clarksburg
Georgia Sandridge
Ian T
Woods
Oran Warder
Arbuckle Dies in Lewisburg at 76 Former Grand Master
John W. Arbuckle 76, once grand master of West Virginia Masons, died at his Lewisburg home after extended illness. A state senator in 1889 and 1891 for the eighth district, he later became the oldest member of Greenbrier County bar. Survived by widow, three sons Findley M. Arbuckle, J. Tate Arbuckle, W. W. Arbuckle. four daughters Mary Hole, Joseph C. Jefferies, Francis Arbuckle, Minnie Arbuckle. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Masons of
West Virginia
Lewisburg
John W. Arbuckle
Grand Lodge of Masons
Arbuckle
Grenbrier
Road Bond Act Becomes Law in Charleston State
Governor Morgan signed the road bond act authorizing sale of twenty million dollars in state road bonds. The total outstanding may not exceed fifty million eight hundred thousand. the act limits sales to five million at once until after March fifteenth, with further restrictions.
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Charleston
Morgan
Jealous husbands fatal assault ends in arrest in Charleston
Alex Morrison, a Black elevator operator, was arrested on a serious incident charge after he shot his wife Gertrude Morrison in the servants quarters of W. G. Hubbard's home. Morrison claimed the fatal act followed a quarrel over another man at a dance and fled by car and freight cars, aided by a taxi driver. Police hunted him citywide and later described his confession and attempted escape.
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Charleston
Alex Morrison
Gertrude Morrison
W. G. Hubbard
Morrison
The Hodern Girl Uses More Soap Than Powder
Polly notes that modern girls favor soap over powder and cosmetics, based on a survey of random young women. The piece quotes varied habits on soap, powder, cold cream, and hair care, and weaves in local social snippets about residents and travel.
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Polly
Enid
Jone
Weston to Pay Higher Gas Rates in Weston Area
Charleston reports the public services commission granted the Keener Oil Natural Gas and Fuel Company of Weston permission to charge 52 cents per 1000 cubic feet with a monthly minimum of 4 dollars and a 2 cent discount on 11000 cubic feet for bills paid within 10 days. The order requires the sale of the company’s property to Hope Natural Gas Company and $93829 in improvements.
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Charleston
Public Services Commission
Keener Oil, Natural Gas and Fuel Company
Weston
Weston Company
Lewis County
Public
Sp Commission
Keener Company
Hope Natural Gas Company
Young Lawyer Barred From W Va Practice
Huntington report states Clarence E Copen, a prominent local attorney, was disbarred from practicing in any West Virginia court by Judge Thomas R Shepherd after failing to appear in court for actions by James Bateman. Bateman won $235.16 plus costs and fees of the suit.
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Huntington
W. Va
Clarence
E. Copen
West Virginia
Thomas R. Shepherd
Cabelleireult
Copen
Putnaim County
Menit
James Hatemann
Enan
Bateman
Rhepherd
Post Office in Webster County Robbed
Reports say the Waynesville Webster county post office was robbed late Thursday night and a large quantity of mail seized. Post office inspectors began an investigation and bloodhounds from Fairmont were taken to Waynesville as heavy snowfall hampered the search.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Waynesville
Webster County
Fairmont
Wilsons announce birth in Wellaburg West Virginia
Tout and Mrs Herman Wilson of Wellaburg West Virginia announce the birth of a ten pound baby at their home on January 20. Mr Wilson is the son of Attorney and Mrs J Frank Wilson well known residents of West Main street. Miss Opal Rymer and Emma Robey teachers at Central School will spend the weekend at their homes in Mannington. T P Kenny of this city was a business visitor in Morgantown on Thursday. Mrs W R Phillips and Mr John Hartleib of Mannington came to the city called by the death of their uncle James Litzinger who died Sunday morning. Miss C K Swartz national free agent of the Woman's Home Missionary Society has been here talking at churches and staying with Miss Mattie Jaco East Knot in Avenue. Swartz received many social courtesies during her stay. Mr and Mrs Zomble Courtney of this city went to Hellview yesterday to attend the funeral of Dr Carl Dalin.
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Blangbs Holt
Man Belangen
Wairmont
Auxtt Brotherhood of Railway
Mary Tratamey
Charles Putman
Main Street
H. N. Harris
Willa Trainer
Clarksburg
R. T
Curtis Currey
Rout 7
P. T. Williamson
Weat Penn Power Company
Dave Kunst
Anna Yurasic
Wendel
Carrie Kate Fleming
Wheeling
Triadelphia High School
P. B. King
Grafton High School
Taht School
Alf Stenger
Jim Stuck
Newburg
John Miller
Coffman
Misa Alice Price
WY. U
McGraw Avenue
Morriel Thomas
East Main Street
Robert Madera
West Main Strett
Grafton
Lo Wy
Bridgeport
W. Perine
Beech Street
Martha Jolliffe
West Virginia University
J. A. Jolliffe
Maple Avenue
Clelia Davis
Weston
Belington
Waters
West
Washington Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
Dubois Crickenberger
Harry Chadduck
Weat
Virginia University
Morgantown
J. D. White
State Road Commission
Charleston
Clarkeburg
W. IL. Cerwin
Claude
Cecil Tyson
Charles Childers
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Railroad
Red Men's Hall
William Davis
Burton & Sitter’s Togsery
Mason
W. A. Beavers
Moral
Florida
Cuba
Frank Armstrong
Washington D.C
Ed. Offett
Oakland
Battle Creek
Mich
Herman Wilson
Wellaburg
W. Va
Wilson
J. Frank Wilson
West Main Street
Opal Rymer
Emma Robey
Central School
Mannington
T. P. Kenny
Mattie Jaco
East Knot
Avenue
Miay Swartz
Zomble Courtney
Hellview
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