Rate reductions spread through Monongahela system opposition fades
The article outlines rate reductions by the Monongahela Power Company, noting an eighteenth reduction since 1926 and a $186,000 total impact. It credits Mae McMillan and public cooperation, detailing how lower costs translate to homes running appliances with no extra charge, and argues the moral is to weigh New Deal policy against utility profits. The piece connects the wage case ruling to constitutional rights and discusses voting machines and short ballots for West Virginia elections.
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State Public Service Commission
Monongahela
Mae McMillan
West Penn
Fairmont Times
the Times
West Virginia
Camden Ruby Murder Tale Looms In Present Visit
Don Van Every rents a story about the Camden ruby to Gary Maughan and Margalo Younger. The tale follows James and Gwladys, John Camden, Rolf, and Ellen through centuries of murder and misfortune tied to the blood red gem. Margalo listens intently as the legend unfolds beside the fire in Van Every’s library, the ruby a constant lure and omen.
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Don van Every
Gary
Maughan
Margalo Younger
Camden
van Every
Marale
Margylo
James
Jerusalem
Gwladys
John
Rolf
Rol
Gwladge
Ellen
Et van Every
Marral
Tewel
Margalo
Margaré
Miss Younger
Rolt
Arthur
Ike
Hastily written tax bill creates Senate crisis
The passage notes a tax bill chaos in Congress due to administration extravagance and hastily drafted measures. It cites Treasury strain from a $2.0 billion issue of soldier bonus bonds and laments lack of competent guidance amid New Deal era excesses. The piece criticizes leadership and calls out folly and incompetence.
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Senate
Congress
Black Legion fears said to threaten Parkersburg
Parkersburg Sentinel notes Captain Watson stating the Black Legion has not reached Parkersburg and likely never will as state and national action moves to curb it. Michigan reports describe a violent extremist group claiming 100 percent Americanism with tens of thousands of members and multiple deaths, spreading unsettled times and cloudy futures.
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Black Legion
Parkersburg
Watson
Michigan
Detroit
What s What at a Science Washington World
Washington world and party politics collide over whether the Supreme Court’s powers should be curbed. Charles P. Stewart surveys presidential platform dilemmas, party strategy, and constitutional questions shaping a heated national debate.
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Washington
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Federal Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Ways to Modify the Supreme Court Rules
The text outlines four methods to modify Supreme Court rules: constitutional amendment requiring two thirds in both houses and three quarters of states. a general constitutional convention, which has never occurred and is unlikely. legislative act increasing the number of justices to influence outcomes. and a remark that six of the so-called nine old men are very old.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Supreme Court
New York
Roosevelt-Tugwell
England
George W. Norris
Confess
Congress
Mussolini Plans Ethiopian Colonization With Army Victory
The Daily Star from Oneonta reports Mussolini will colonize Ethiopia with the conquering army, aiming to occupy the country and develop it, solving multiple strategic challenges in one move.
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Oneonta
Daily Star
Mussolini
Ethiopia
Mussolini's Italian colonization plan questioned
The passage critiques Mussolini's push to settle half a million Italian soldiers in Africa to profit the mother country and subdue hostile natives. It notes potential rebellion, heat, disease, and the parallels to ancient Rome, suggesting Hitler and Britain may study or envy the project while England's poor resist emigration.
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Italy
Rome
Mussolinii
Hitler
England
The Place for the Napkin Commentary in Dining
A Charleston Mail piece on dining etiquette contrasts amateurs and experts. It argues frills belong to beginners while true fundamentals govern proper table conduct. The essay reflects period tone and emphasizes practical serving decorum over flashy theatrics.
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Charleston Mail
Napkin etiquette sparks civilization debate in New York
An exchange among epicures in New York centers on proper napkin placement tucked into the collar, plus calls for silence during new dish service. The discussion touches napkin dignity, avoiding spills, and even cocktail hour rituals. June 56, Putnam County Republican executive committee elects C. E. ret Winfield as chairman.
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Epicures
New York
Putnam County
Republican Executive
C. E.ret Winfield
Hepw
Winfield
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Cleveland
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