God of Peace and Tax Fraud Details Stir House Debate
The piece cites a bank of material on a fake insurance policy and fake loan that Dwight used to dodge taxes. Treasury officials, including Magill, are questioned after disclosures show prior disallowances and questions about the Treasury's vigilance. Senator LaFollette challenges blame while exposing inconsistencies in tax guidance from Magill before his Treasury tenure.
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Dwight
Treasury Tax
The
Treasury
Congress
LaFollette
Magill
the Treasury
Standard Life| Insurance Company Ltd
Ma‘gill
Major Chaffee’s drive to lure industry to Grafton
The Taylor county board of trade leader Major D. R. Chaffee pursues an ambitious program to attract new industries and revive local trade. He stresses advantages like cheap land and labor but notes stiff competition and gas prices as deterrents. His persistent, high‑pressure campaigns aim for tangible gains for Grafton and Taylor county.
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D. R. Chaffee
Taylor County Board of Trade
Grafton
Taylor County
Major Chaffe
Taylor Countiaes
Major Chaffee
Wanted: Reason men should buy women cigarettes
A satirical note cites Gratton's descendants and a West Virginia University survey showing men smokers buy five times as many cigarettes as women. It questions why women expect men to supply cigarettes and compares smoking to clothing as a necessity, arguing against women relying on male purchases.
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Walter Raleigh
Gratton
West Virginia University
Backfire: Roosevelt Tax Investigation Faces Embarrassing Setbacks
Morgantown Post notes a dull start to the Roosevelt tax inquiry but reports multiple backfires. A Tuesday briefing before a joint Senate and House committee revealed a device used by Dwight of New York City, once a law partner of Charles E Hughes Jr., son of the Chief Justice, prompting renewed Treasury concerns.
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Morgantown Post
Roosevelt
Treasury
Dwight
New York City
Charles E. Hughes Jr
Rosemont Man Passes Away Late Thursday
Rob ert Vance Roche aged 28 died Thursday at the Rosemont home of McKinley Fleming. Funeral services are at 2 PM today at Bailey Baptist church near Flemington with N B Bowen in charge. Burial in the church cemetery. He was a son of F W Roche and Ida B Robinson, survived by his sisters and brothers Mrs McKinley Fleming Rosemont Mrs J B Newhouse Brownton and G F Roche Brownton.
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G. F. Roche
Brownton
Aged Man Samuel Hall Morris Dies at 88
Morgantown reports the death of Samuel Hall Morris aged 88. He had taken an active part in service interests since retiring 25 years ago.
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Morgantown
Samuel Hall Morris
Jacation Church School Graduation Program
In Philippi on June 26 the Jacation Church School will conclude its two week vacation church school. Seventy pupils enrolled at the Baptist church training school attended an outing yesterday. A commencement program is set for Sunday at 8 oclock at the local Baptist church. Rev C V Cochran notes the event. The school, led by Mr Cochran and Miss Leverine, will present the play Beauty in the World and Ourselves along with recitations and readings at the exercises.
Automobiles Passed In State Road Check
In Philippi on June 26 a road check on road 250 led by Sergeant H D Ancell with Troopers W L Pratt S L Pierce both of Philippi and Trooper J W Smouse of Buckhannon examined 260 vehicles yesterday with 245 passing. Eleven light corrections were issued with two warnings for improper operator licenses and two arrests for faulty brakes.
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Philippi
South Philippi
H.D. Ancell
W. L. Pratt
S. L. Pierce
J. W. Smouse
Buckhannon
Police Lieutenant Fatally Wounds Suspect After Car Collision
Huntington June 26 Lieut L J Swann said he fired at and likely wounded a Negro who fled after his patrol car collided with an automobile driven by Swann The Swann car carried 10 cases of liquor and the fleeing man is at large with no further details available.
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Huntington
L. J. Swann
Swann
Widow Mrs. B. Robertson Dies in Huntington
Mrs. B. Robertson 70 widow of a Logan County coal operator died in Huntington after a week of illness following a lengthy trip.
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Huntington
Pittsburgh Markets Produce Pittsburgh June 26
Produce demand slow across markets in Pittsburgh with 10 car apples weaker and transports showing varied prices. No. 1 Illinois transparents bid at 1.85 to 2.00 per bushel, Alabama early harvest 1.50 to 1.75, Kentucky transparents 1.85 to 2.00. Potatoes, 21 cars weaker with No. 1 100 lb sacks North Carolina cobblers 1.25 to 1.40, California whites 1.99 to 2.00, Virginia cobblers 1.50, barrels North Carolina cobblers 2.25, Virginia cobblers 2.25 to 2.50.
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Pittsburgh
Alabama
Kentucky
North Carolina Cobblers
California
Virginia
North Carolina
Livestock prices in Pittsburgh market report
Hogs 400 head with 300 direct, steady to 10 cents higher. good and choice 180-230 lbs at 12.50 to 12.60. sows 10.25 down. Cattle 200 with 100 direct. top steers this week 13.25. calves 200 slow and steady. vealers 11.00 down. Sheep 200 with 100 direct, nominal. good and choice spring lambs 12.00 to 12.50.
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Pittsburgh
U. S
Pa. Dept
Norton Takes House Labor Chair In Capitol Hill Shakeup
Mary T. Norton of New Jersey becomes chair of the House labor committee succeeding the late William P. Connery. She is praised as a bright, fair minded pro New Deal liberal. The piece notes Robinson’s revolt against federal spending and Garner’s vacation rumors, tying both events to the current DC political climate.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D C
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
House of Representatives’ Labor Committee
William P. Connery
Massachusetts
Capitol Hill
Washington
Representatives’ District of Columbia Committee
Labor Committee
Ooe
Robinson
New Deal
Sauerkraut Center and Last Bicycle Fight Canoe Championship
In Sauerkraut Center and Last Bicycle, a regional canoe race decides the annual skiff championship. Dr Zadok Dumbrkopf represents Sauerkraut Center with seafaring lore, while Yawn Yawnson carries Hast Bicycle’s colors using a floatable canoe. The event is set for July 5 at 2 p.m. during Independence Day festivities.
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William Ritt
Central Press
Oxford
Cambridge
Yale
Harvard
California
Washington
Sauerkraut Center
Pigeon Creek
Sauerskraut County
Yawn Yawnson
Hast
Marcia and Sandy in a tense advertising office clash
In a city office Marcia faces tension with Sandy over Abe Hartley's underhand tactics. Sandy probes Hartley’s influence while Marcia deflects questions about her past with Hartley and a race day plan. Paula's sketches stir jealousy as rumors circulate about stolen money. The scene ends with a cliffhanger as the story continues.
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Sandy
Acme
Paula
Pauls
Abe
Aerie
Walt
Marcian
Ping
Abé
Hartley
Mareia
Aome
Aini
Third Term Debate Surfaces Over Roosevelt and McKinley History
The passage surveys past opposition to third terms, noting House and Senate votes in 1928 and 1924 as precedents. It cites critics who warn of dictatorship risks if a president seeks long tenure, with references to Jefferson and Roosevelt era remarks and the 1932 nomination trip to Chicago.
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McKinley
Congress
Grant
Pring I
House
la Follette
Wis
Senate
Coolidge
Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Chicago
Loor
Roosevelt Draft Suggested to Prevent Party Split
The text discusses drafting Mr. Roosevelt if two strong candidates or factions emerge to avoid a party split. It also notes fear of Europe’s war or another economic crisis prompting leadership changes. Abraham Lincoln’s policy of not swapping horses midstream is cited by new dealers who fear an international emergency before 1940.
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Roosevelt
Europe
Abraham Lincoln
Williams River fishing allowed for last week of season
Charleston July 25 The conservation commission announced that trout fishermen may fish the Williams River in the Monongahela National Forest during the last week of the season. The White Oak to Little Laurel section had been closed due to fire hazards, but advanced foliage and heavy rains prompted Monongahela officials to permit angling until the season ends July 5. Access is limited to Black Mountain CEC camp or Three Forks CCC camp entrances.
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Charleston
Jime
The
Conservation Commission
Williams River
Monongahela National Forest
White Oak Branch
Little Laurel
H.W. Shawhan
Monongahela
Williams
Black Mountain
CEC
Three Forks
CCC
Newspaper Council to Hold July Outing in Huntington
Huntington June 26 The West Virginia State Newspaper Council will hold its annual summer outing July 9 and 10 Col J H Long Huntington will be principal speaker with Cabell County newspapers and the chamber of commerce in a program of industrial tours and briefings
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Huntington
West Virginia
Cotinell
J. H. Long
Cabell County
Chamber of Commerce
Parséis Man Killed by Train in Local Incident
Sheriff Stark Colerly said an investigation found Anson Ir Was killed by a locomotive shell tilted apparatus. The fragment notes arson and a June date, with unclear details about the location, party, and charges.
Cannibal coup named after cannibal play in bridge
Sidney Lenz identified a flashy bridge move called the cannibal coup after hearing a German term for squeezing. He translated it as cannibal coup, portraying the partner as devouring the other in the crafty maneuver.
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Lenz
Genschenfreaser
South Develops Hand to Make 4 Spades in Eastern Championship
North dealer, both sides vulnerable. After two opening tricks, South must craft a line to establish ruffing and force losers, as West holds four spades and hearts and diamonds stall. The article details misfired plays by Melville Alexander and partner, prompting analysis of optimal play to reach four spades.
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West
East
Alexander
Melville Alexander
New York
Diamantis
Allet
Mr. Alexander
North
South
Fragmentary report notes Snyder attacked before train strike
A partial sentence indicates Snyder may have been attacked prior to being struck by a train. Details are scant, leaving essential context and exact sequence unclear. The fragment hints at a foul act preceding the fatal impact, awaiting fuller transcription.
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Snyder
Moving a Speciality Hauling Service Ad
Notice lists Hauling Ellers Taxi and Transfer Dependable Taxi Service with phone 811 and residence 895 M moving a specialty Tung July 7.
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Ellers
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