Root praise and county court salary dispute noted
The text highlights praise from Elihu Root and a Kanawha County salary dispute over county court pay. It discusses Root's political service, his practical judgment, and the impact of his work on international law. It also reports that Walter Morris sues the Kanawha County Court over salary increases, with potential refunds for past years if the case succeeds, and mentions an economy school article about American students traveling cheaply in Europe.
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Elihu Root
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Wesley H. O
Ant Othar Given
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Polltidhey
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Abthor “Hildson
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Nalarien
Mt Ma
Kanawha Oligarchy Critics Clash Over State Politics
The State Weekly defends Kanawha’s political influence as the state capital county with many officeholders. The Bluefield Telegraph and Wheeling Intelligencer note Kanawha’s power extends beyond its population, shaping state policy and appointments. A Charleston-centered elite is accused of entrenched influence and political favors, while a Kanawha resident urges reform and cautions against hereditary rights. Dick Thompson reports returning from Clarksburg Buick clinic.
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Kanawha
State Weekly
Charleston
Empire
Bluefield ‘Telegraph
West Virginia State Weekly
Bluefield Telegraph
Wheeling Intelligencer
McClintic
McRea
Daily Telegraph
Tosa
West
Ainy
Isaac M. Rinker, Balto. and Ohio Engineer Dies at Knottsville
Isaac M. Rinker aged 76 dies after a two week illness at his Knottsville Pike home near Grafton. A native of near St. Clairsville Ohio born April 22 1848 he lived on the Rinker farm three miles from Knottsville. He was a railroad engineer for sixteen years between Grafton and Keyser and a longtime farmer and Sunday school superintendent at Wesley Chapel M E church. He is survived by his wife Rachael Virginia seven children and several siblings. Funeral services will be held at Wesley Chapel Saturday at 2 o clock with interment on the family lot on the Rinker farm.
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Knotteville Pike
Grafton
Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church
Rinker Farm
Rev
Adkins
Knottsville
M. E. Church
Rinker
Rachael Virginia
Waanatha Fox
Massillon
Oscelia McCartney
Knottaville
Virginia Beardsley
Carrl Baughman
Akron
Ada Mays
James A
Joseph W. Rinker
Old Home Place
Jack Stinker
Red Keys
Ind
Sarah Hannas
Keyser
Ohio
Fetterman
St. Clairsville
I. M. Rinker
Keyser Yards
Isaac Rinker
Gratton
Senate debate opens on salary boost rider for congress
Washington February 18 A Senate notice by Senator Norris Nebraska signals a move to reconsider the legislative pay raise bill that would lift congressional salaries from 7000 to 10000 and the president from 12000 to 15000. House action appeared imminent after a conference committee report though no opposition was voiced. The House judiciary committee also proposed federal judge raises with chief justice at 20500, circuit judges at 14000 19000 or 25000 by seat and district judges at 10000 plus allowances.
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Norris
Nebraska
Moses
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House Judiciary Committee
United States
University of Michigan President Marion Burton Dies
Doctor Marion Leroy Burton, 5th president of the University of Michigan, died in Ann Arbor after a prolonged illness. He had led Smith College and the University of Minnesota before Michigan, and gained national notice in 1924 by nominating Calvin Coolidge for president. He was 71. Mrs. Burton and two children were at his bedside. a daughter in Berkeley, California, could not be reached.
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Marion Leroy Burton
University of Michigan
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George B. Stewart
Berkeley
California
Smith College
Sith
Dr. Burton
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Coolidge
Marion Burton
Brooklyn
Iown
Minnesota
Minneapolis
J. Washington
Ann Antor
Marlon Leroy Burton
Mia
Burial for Di Patton Planned at Forest Hill Cemetery
Announcement states Di Patton will be buried in Forest Hill Cemetery. Funeral services are planned semi private at the Burton residence, likely Saturday, with arrangements to have the body in state Friday.
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di Patton
Forest Hill
Brurton
Many New Members Added to County Hospital Group
The Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association reports 127 new members in the past month. At the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting, treasurer Bell Van Kirk announced 126 dollars in dues for the year from new members. Leaders urged each member to recruit ten more, aiming to fund and build a city and county hospital with broad community support. A New York firm connected to hospital drives visited town but the association chose to wait before pursuing external drives.
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Grafton and Taylor County
Kate Koelz
Bell van Kirk
Ding the Hospital
The
Sentinel
New York
Ohio Bible bill tabled may stay out
Columbus Feb 18 The Bible bill forcing daily scripture readings in Ohio public schools was committed to the table in the House and likely to stay there for the session. A motion to suspend the table failed 7 to 42, with 17 votes shy of the two thirds needed. Ku Klux Klan leader Glyde W Osborn predicted revival before the session end and said the group endorsed the bill as aligned with its principles. He also noted the organization endorses Gordon's Sunday dancing prohibition bill which the committee recommended for passage.
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Columbus
Ohio
Glyde W. Osborn
Young Towns
Ku Klux Klan
Gordon
Coder Committee
Rey En
Blood Red Note Threatens Life Of Ohio Pastor
Rev. H. C. Teagarden, pastor of the Hen dricksburg Methodist Church near St Clairsville Ohio, received a blood red threat letter demanding his resignation by March first. The note claims he is responsible for Ray Taylor's suicide after a revival disturbance. Sheriff Sam Dunfee and postal authorities are reviewing the case.
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H. C. Teagarden
Hendricksburg
Teagarden
Ray Taylor
Taylor
Cag
Sam Dunfee
Paris Suit Fashions Signal American Demand
Paris spring openings from Callot Chanel Lanvin Paton and others show tailored navy blue four button suits and straight silhouettes with inverted box pleats. Evening gowns in black ecru lace and chiffon feature beaded work and high waistlines. The report notes travel from the Hotel Proprietors' Federation and a surge of American demand shaping styles.
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Paris
Callot
Chanel
Lanvin
Paton
Denry
Worth
Doeuillet
Aftenoon
Patterson
Cal
Lewisburg
Beauty gets village boost and urban style
Washington reports the Agriculture Department finds rural villages housing nearly 20 million Americans should plan for comfort and attractiveness. Well‑planned villages lift farm life by stabilizing the rural economy, expanding local business, attracting tourists, and boosting real estate values through landscape gardening and thoughtful design. Weston Massachusetts is cited as a transformed village proving the value of patient planning and dedicated public spirit.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Ben
Weston
Mass
Westos
Manners Guide From Centuries Past Warned Against Gluttony
A Liverpool letter highlights 17th century etiquette for 'pms of quality' carrying their own spoons forks and knives when dining out. It notes hall marked forks with crests from 1632 linked to Manners and Montacu, references Haddon Hall and a Mrs Ridgeway will, and cites The Accomplished Lady's Rich Closet of Rarities with strict dining rules.
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Tub
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British Museum
Manners
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Haddon Hall
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Dublin
Ridgeway
Tri Council
Che
Adam Loftus
London
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