Legislature reforms and liquor laws debated in state press
The article reflects on the upcoming legislature with confidence, noting past Democratic rule brought major reforms and a lean toward efficiency. It argues for state control of liquor through state stores, outlines tax and licensing proposals for distilleries and breweries, and urges a measured approach to preserve civic morals while fostering domestic industry. It also reports on mine sealing efforts to protect streams and fish life, prioritizing cleanups on Pleasant creek, Lost run, and Sandy creek.
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Democratic Party
Legisature
Purification Plan Aims at County Streams Pollution
The county seeks mine pollution cleanup beginning with three streams and their headwaters to restore fish life and bass-rich waters. Purification of Sandy creek Pleasant creek and Lost run could quickly yield a usable river and delight nature lovers. Washington speculates on Huey Long’s first congress speech implications as Congress opens.
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Flemington
Court House
Taylor County
Pleasant Creek
Lost Run
Sandy Creek
Pioneer Resident Anna Clayton Dies in Grafton Memory
The death of Mrs. Anna Clayton removes a rare pioneer of Grafton who helped build the community from its beginnings. She came from Baltimore during the formative railroad era and married a pioneer railroad man. Her recollections of early days enriched many, and her passing leaves her family and the town in mourning.
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Anna Clayton
Grafton
Baltimore
Maryland
Virginia
Mexican Arms Plot Sparks Border Guard Action
A Mexican arms shipment with several hundred rifles and large ammunition stocks triggered intensified border patrols near El Centro. Imperial County sheriff and federal agents pursued the case while the suspect remained held incommunicado. Exiled Mexican residents are linked to the alleged plot.
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el Centro
George Campbell
Imperial County
Anffort
United Mates Districttorney
Pierson M. Hall
Mexico
Taxes and local burdens in a scattered nation
A Central Press piece surveys the heavy and uneven tax load across federal state and local levels, noting that local rates often exceed the national average and that many residents cross borders to shop. New York and New Jersey sections reflect on daily life and a dinner conversation about employment and postwar prospects.
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Tivel
Spy Game In Washington Mexico Plot Near Midnight
Jake slips through woods after a gunshot and a staged Mexican wireless despatch aimed to lure German forces. Greenleaf and Blane coordinate deception to mislead the enemy, while Greenleaf presses Washington and the British envoy to mobilize a counteraction before the 72 hour deadline.
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Mlane
Blane
Greenleot
Washington
Jake
Greentears
Greenleaf
Jensen
Mexico City
Vanderbilt romance ends in Reno wedding tale
Cornelius arranged a ceremony with a justice and a romantic setting here as Vanderbilt, an Episcopalian, celebrated with rings of hammered silver. The couple met three years ago in Albuquerque and plan to honeymoon at Vanderbilt’s Reno ranch. Vanderbilt had been married twice before, with divorces in 1927 and 1931, including Mrs. Mary Weir Logan of Chicago. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. H. V. Varner of Clarksburg, with two sisters, and her late physician father left a legacy. The article also notes seven Cuban crewmen missing after the Julia Bengoecha was rammed by the Seatrain Havana.
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Jovan
Joel
Cornelius
Vanderbilt
Albuquerque
Reno
Nevada
Rachel, Littleton
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mary Weir Logan
Chicago
Noah
Anderson
Wes Virginia Wesleyan College
H. V. Varner
Clarksburg
Mildred
Marie
Havana
Julia Bengoecha
Littlp
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Grafton Daily Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Va
Business
Grafton Printing Co
Howard H. Holt
B. V. Guard
John 8. Palmer
Ench N. Advance
Sitesea
Associated Press
E. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
North
Michigan Avenue
Ion
Huey P. Long
Patronize Sentinel
California
Jeau
Uncle Sam
Central Press
East 45Th Street
Leslie Eichel
the CO
ABC
Cowprtese de Blonde
Herbert O. Yardley
Biane
Germany
Greenteat
War Department
Higgins
Jim Greenleaf
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