Municipal reform urged in Huntington charter plan
A Charleston Mail analysis supports Huntington's plan to expand and unite districts into a four commissioner city government with non political civil service features. The proposed charter would remove party struggles from city operations, grant veto power to a citizen board, and ensure equal party representation. It compares unfavorably with Charleston's current charter and argues for structural reform to curb graft and promote prudent municipal management.
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Charleston Mail
Kanawha Valley
Huntington
Central City
Lrisiaiica
Elliott Northcott
George Neal
Charleston
Muc
America
Charelston Mail
Elliott Northcatt
Peruna praised for catarrh and stomach relief across families
A series of testimonials from American mothers and other users describe Peruna as a lifesaving remedy. Endorsements from W G Burress of Superior Wisconsin and C E Long of Atwood Colorado tout its cure for child catarrh and chronic cough. Other letters claim significant improvements in catarrh of the nose throat and lungs and a personal recovery after severe illness.
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W. G. Burress
West 7Th St. Superior
Wis
Helen
C. E. Long
Mina Long
Atwood, Colorado
Lama
United States
Peruna
Sentinel claims record circulation and ad value for Taylor county
The Graffin Sentinel touts its largest circulation since establishment following a successful subscription contest led by Mr and Mrs John F Shermans. It offers advertisers reassurance on reach across the county and urges businessmen to review subscription books and trust in the paper's growth prospects. A Republican executive committee calls a February 2 convention to nominate candidates, aiming for a clean, businesslike administration and party unity.
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The
Sentinel
John F. Shermans
Taylor County
City Republican Executive Committee
Bentinel
Grafton Daily
Weekly Sentinel
Ite
Where Does He Stand on the Prohibition Question
The Wheeling News notes senators likely to vote against submission include Hazlett Zilliken Gartlan Cossin White Hatfield Batley Meredith Silver and McIntire with one more vote needed to block passage. It questions Meredith's stance citing past statements while urging careful consideration of voters rights. It also observes rising divorce costs and a Pennsylvania case on a lengthy divorce.
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W. 8
Mercaiin
Wheeling
Hazlett
Zilliken
Gartlan
Cossin
White
Hatfield
Batley
Meredith
Silver
McIntire
Senate
Fairmont West
Monongalia
W. 8. Meredith
State press feature draws mixed thoughts on big thinkers
A Fairmont clipping notes Charleston Mail sections titled With the State Press and With the Big Thinkers. It mentions Uncle Presley Morris Wilbur Morrison Gus Bolden and Jim Holt and quotes the State Journal calling the matter Nothing.
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Fairmont West Virginian
Charleston Mail
State Press
Presley Morris
Wilbur Morrison
Gus Bolden
Jim Holt
State Journal
Sage of the State Press
West Virginia Mine Disasters Deepens Tragedy at Lick Branch
The Wheeling News reports a second fatal explosion at Lick Branch colliery in West Virginia, worsening the death toll from the prior blast. Critics urge legislative inquiry as coroner’s inquest absolved the company and did not call the mine inspector or deputies, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and updated laws.
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West Virginia
Lick Branch
United States
Paul
Charleston
Wheeling News
Weston Schools Ban Sectarian and Partisan Teaching
The Weston public schools publish a rule barring teachers from introducing sectarian religious views or partisan political opinions. The note urges keeping youth free from heated politics during school and highlights broader concerns about mining safety, water supply, and recent state legislative measures on intoxicants. It cites mining disasters, Lick Branch deaths, water quality in Clarksburg, and a call for amendments to school laws by State Superintendent Miller, with reference to Bryan’s postcampaign remarks.
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Weston Public Schools
Weston Republican
No slang allowed for intoxicated men in Washington state
The notice observes a shift toward plain language noting that the term has a small package can apply to intoxicated men. It describes districts using whisky in tabloids, packaged in pill forms, dissolved in water, reflecting changing speech and portrayal.
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Washington State
West Virginia Delinquent Legislation Threatens Public Accounts
A draft bill introduced in the House of Delegates seeks to abolish the requirement for publishing county and municipal financial statements. The Fairmont West Virginian protests that public access to financial records curbs graft and reckless spending, arguing taxpayers deserve clear accounting of funds. The piece warns lawmakers may not seriously consider such a measure.
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House of Delegates
West Virginia
Fairmont West Virginian
Two Huntington papers consolidated under one management
The Huntington Daily Advertiser and Dispatch merge into a single morning paper. Advocates say consolidation reflects modern press trends, reduces overcrowding, and will yield brighter, more influential journalism for the community. Concerns are raised about excess papers hurting business and public finances in Grafton and Taylor county.
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Huntington
Huntington Daily Advertiser
The
Dispatch
Advertiser
Huntington Herald
Huntington Dispatch
West Virginia
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Grafton
Taylor County
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Philadelphia
Board of Trade
Liex Branch
Arso
Ben Davis
United Mine Workers of West Virginia
Washington
U. S. Court
Northern District
Dawson
Terra Alta
Helena Hoeman
Orkay St
Clara Litterst
Seafield
Ind
Perana
E.T. Chomer
Emerald Ave
Chicago
Til
Feruna
Pgpteseiceae
Tinel
Pennsylvania
West Virginia Mines
Parkersburg State Journal
Grafton Sentinel
Lfers
Clarksburg
Santee
Wetzel County
Ohio
Bschools
Thomas C. Miller
Miller
Bryan
Preak Rile
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