Prohibition Lecturer Urges Church Duty in Liquor Fight
Dr George W Young of Kentucky spoke at Andrews Methodist Church in Grafton on November 14 1922 urging strict adherence to the 18th amendment and Volstead Act. He warned that any violation by citizens or officials invites criminal and anarchist forces, praising local option and federal prohibition while urging loyalty to the Constitution and government.
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George W. Young
Kentucky
Grafton
Andrews Methodist Church
America
United States
West Virginia
Congress
France
Henry Cabot Lodge
Taft
Jack Dempsey
Virginia
Theard
George A. Deck
West Main Street
Preston County
John W. Deck
Taylor County Court House
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Transportation Department
Parkersburg
Mary Connor Deck
Mary Miller
Clyde
Ohio
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Bluemont Cemetery
Mystery deepens as Marcia Wensley linked to Bisbee case
In a muddy night scene Jones and deputies confront Marcia Wensley about Professor Bisbee’s murder. They arrive at her Oak Street home to learn Bisbee was killed after a morning meeting gone wrong, leaving Marcia distraught as neighbors confirm Mrs. Bisbee’s collapse and potential motive remains unclear.
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Geary
Jones
Potter
Wensley
Theanerif
Henry
Bisbee
Marcia
Jim Henry
Mr. Potter
John Jones
Marcia Wensley
Sheriff's Office
Wesley Avex
Oak Street
Pete
Henry Ah Jones
Toney
Joris
Npat Istic
Hhato Nuid
John Ives
Professor Bisbee
Railroad Club
Hir
Terry
Natute
Fergor
Drew
Ceep
Sones
Mhawam
Governor Neely Stirs WV Potatoes Policy Debate
A West Virginia banquet menu sparks Governor Neely to denounce Idaho potatoes. a movement rises to promote West Virginia tubers. The piece contrasts protectionist tariff theory with free movement of goods, urging prudent, practical shop conversation and caution in handling tobacco and cigarets as it weaves political and economic argument through local commerce anecdotes.
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Neely
Idaho
West Virginia
Republican Party
Pal
America
England and the Main Chance: Oil Transport Debate
The article argues the U S transfer of 50 oil tankers to Britain may hurt domestic supply. It cites The Oil Weekly claiming requisitioned facilities moved foreign oil to England while sourcing oil from Iran rather than nearer, to sustain foreign trade. It questions the real cost to American consumers and Sunday driving.
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England
Wheeling Intelligencer
Iran
Persia
Africa
Cigaret hunting in England by Manchester Guardian
A Manchester Guardian piece notes cigaret hunting in England—calling it an exciting sport akin to otter hunting. It argues cigaret use is elusive in the British Isles as shopkeepers and town layouts shape access. the writer details how the hunt depends on local knowledge.
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England
Elkins InterMountain
Manchester Guardian
British Isles
Manchester
Young Briton Wins George Medal for Brave Fire Rescue
Fifteen year old John Thomas Cain, a London coster boy, receives the George Medal for heroism after he and four policemen dug through a four foot painted flood to rescue ten workers from a burning paint factory. The building collapsed as they saved the last survivor.
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John Thomas Cain
London
George
John
Britain
America
Great Britain
Britons Fear Invasion Talks Inflate Reds Threat
British readers face alarm over Soviet front tensions as troop concentrations prompt fear of a German invasion of Russia within weeks. Ankara reports and a French diplomat in Turkey note German withdrawals from Bulgaria and Czecho-Slovakia, with forces redeployed toward the Romanian border, while NBC’s Martin Agronsky cites an unconfirmed Russia mobilization.
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Germany
Russia
Associated Press
Ankara
Turkey
Bulgaria
Czecho-Slovakia
Greece
Rumania
Martin Agronsky
NBC
Stalin Meets Opposition Amid Army Movements
Sources debate whether troop movements signal an international bluff by Hitler to gain concessions from Russia's Ukraine. Many observers think Stalin would yield rather than engage, with some fearing the possibility he might back down.
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Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Ukraine
Joseph Stalin
Soviet fears over Stalin concessions and German appeasement
Reports from Finland yesterday indicated the Red army opposed further concessions by Stalin and suggested Moscow broadcasts showed worry over possible German troop movements. The News Chronicle noted the Soviet government appeared deeply unsettled by the perceived policy.
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Finland
Red Army
Stalin
News Chronicle
Moscow
Russia
Zinc Smelters Strike Vote Delayed At Plant
The International Mine Mill and Smelter Workers union planned a strike vote for last Thursday, now deferred, with demand for daily wage increases of 1.60 to 2 dollars from an average 5.20 to 6.00, affecting about 300 plant workers. Zinc products are under full government priority.
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International Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
CSO
Tam
Coal Mining Institute To Hear University Head
Huntington June 16 In the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute summer conference the coal business will be analyzed from the selling standpoint. An opening banquet features an address by Cte E Lawall of West Virginia University. Safety papers by J Lindley Mt Hope and Elmer Wierhake of Smokeless Fuel Co will start Friday morning. Afternoon topics include talks by Samuel Purss glove Sr Pursglove Coal Mining Co and C R Mabley Jr Island Creek Coal Co Huntington.
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Huntington
West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
Cte E. Lawall
West Virginia University
J. Lindley
Mt. Hope
Elmer Wierhake
Smokeless Puel Company
Charleston
Samuel Purssglove, Sr
Pursglove
C. R. Mabley,Jr
Island Creek Coal Cales Company
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Ealing
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London News Chronicle
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Romania
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