Great Democratic Fight Shaping 1928 Nomination
The Houston convention nominating Gov Alfred E. Smith of New York marks a pivotal moment in the Democratic race against Hoover. The piece contrasts Smith, a city-born reformer, with Hoover, a rural, self-made engineer and relief organizer, noting their divergent paths and policy stands including Prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honaton
Alfred 5. Smith
New Ia
Firth Rigo
Smith
Kansas City
Houston
Oltis Al’Smith
Hoover
Stith
Mexico
Australia
Asia
Europe
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Brooklyn
National Education Association plans 100000 fund drive
The article argues school authorities impose petty restrictions on teachers personal conduct outside school hours. It urges a standardized rule set and education campaign to reduce narrow bigoted ideas. The proposal aims to guide boards and teachers toward mutual welfare and consistent behavior standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
National Educations Association
Historic Williamsburg Restored and Transit Projects Debate
The article praises Rockefeller’s funding to restore Williamsburg’s colonial monuments including the Capitol, Governor Fauquier’s palace, the old theatre, and William and Mary College. It notes Williamsburg’s 1632 settlement and role as Virginia’s capital, plus a New York New Jersey Tunnel Commission critique and the broader value of tunnels and bridges for American transportation. It also discusses decisive books, peace treaty momentum, and a trend of reptilian fashion in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Virginia
De‘cay
Capitol
Patrick Henry
Fauquier
Wil- Ham and Mary College
Raleigh Tavern
Phi Beta Kappa
Wil- Namaburg
Charlottesville
Monticello
Jefferson
John Marshall
James Monroe
Edmund Randolph
Henry Clay
Old College
Christopher Wren
Washington
Yorktown
Blackbeard
John D. Rockefeller
William and Mary College
Harvard
Reptile Leather, Conservation, and a Prophet's Warning
The article discusses reptile hides made durable leather, praising conservation and efficiency. It notes a controversial taste for the arm of art, the prophecy that Eve’s offspring will bruise the serpent, and speculates on snake ranches and game laws to curb reptiles. It frames a mix of admiration and caution about exploiting reptiles.
Third party movement unlikely in American politics
A political observer notes the rarity of third party movements in the United States, citing America’s party system and its ability to absorb dissent within the Republican and Democratic parties. The observer recalls the birth of the Republican Party as the only major third party in seven decades and sees no imminent new party emergence despite incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Republican Party
Primrose Quest Beyond Back Yard Borders
Dr. Ernest H. Wilson of the Arnold Arboretum seeks a blue primrose in China as part of a bold seed hunt. He braved six day inland trips, faced unripe seeds, and endured repeated journeys and a storm at sea that destroyed the plant. His efforts reflect the patient labor behind many ornamental introductions, likened to chasing a golf or bike championship.
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Ernest H. Wilson
Arnold Arboretum
Alton
China
Wilson
Lindbergh Named Consultant for Pennsylvania Railroad
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh accepts appointment as consulting aeronautical engineer to the Pennsylvania railroad. General W. W. Atterbury, president, announced he will begin duties July 1 in an advisory role on the coast to coast air rail service project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania
Oslo Crew Reports Plane Seen Near Bear Island
In Oslo on June 29 the fishermen from a Harstad bound boat said they sighted a plane on June 18 about 24 miles northwest of Bear Island. They believed it to be the Latham with Roald Amundsen aboard, flying very low.
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Oslo
Norway
Harstad
Bear Island
Latham
Roald Amundsen
Improvements Underway At Rosedale Coal Mine
Morgantown June 29 Improvements to cost 40000 have been started at the Rosedale Coal Company mine near Maidsville, officials announced today. The improvements include a new steel tipple, conveyor and other machinery. The old tipple, in use for 12 years, was destroyed recently.
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Morgantown
Rosedale Coal Company
Maidsville
Road Builders Association Formed In Huntington Meeting
County road engineers county court members and road equipment representatives met in Huntington on June 29 to form the West Virginia Road Builders Association. Nominating committees were appointed and the group planned to finalize the organization before adjournment.
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Huntington
West Virginia Road Builders Association
Market Report From Pittsburgh Department Agriculture
Pittsburgh June 29 market data show hogs 600 head mostly 180 pounds up, sow prices up 25 cents, bulk heavy hogs 180-260 pounds around 11.40, light pigs 9.00 to 9.50, rough sows 8.50 to 9.25. Cattle scarce, top steers up to 14.75, calves mostly 9.00 to 13.04 with best vealers 16.00. Sheep steady with fat lambs around 15.75, produce demand slow. potatoes firm, cabbage 1.25 to 1.50 a crate.
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Pittsburgh
Virginia
North Carolina
Ohio
Eerie
Wanted Housekeeper In Person At 1122 Pike Street
A help wanted notice seeks a housekeeper to apply in person at 1122 Pike Street Fetterman. The ad mentions Transcontinental Air Transport Company with Lindbergh as chairman of its technological committee.
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Sateen
Pike Street
Fetterman
Transcontinental Air Transport
Lindbergh
Technolcal
State Amateur Baseball Tournament Planned in Huntington
Huntington, June 29. The state tournament to decide the championship of the American Legion junior baseball leagues in West Virginia’s ten region districts will be held here July 23 and 24. District winners meet in Huntington, chosen by state commander A. E. Haan on the recommendation of department athletic officer J. G. Umstadt. The state champions advance to the national regional tournament, date and location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
American Legion
West Virginia
A. E. Haan
J. G. Umstadt
West Penn Electric- Com Dividends Declared for August 1928
The board of directors declared regular quarterly dividends on The West Penn Electric Company stock. 1 percent on 7 percent cumulative preferred and 1 1/2 percent on 6 percent cumulative preferred for the quarter ending August 16 1928, payable August 15 1928 to stockholders of record July 20 1928. St GB Murrie secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn Eleetric Company
St GB
Murrie
Trustee's Sale Notice on Lot No 2 in Taylor County
Trustee Gusti W Merle Watkins, successor to A W Burdett, will sell at public auction on Saturday July 7 1928 at 1 PM at the front door of Taylor County Court House West Virginia the Lot No 2 of the B H McMillan Partition Plat of the John W Carroll estate Hast Grafton described as beginning at East Main Street Carroll Alley junction running west 75 feet to Lot 3 then north 92 feet to Lot 1 then east 63 feet to Carroll Alley and along the Alley 85 feet to the place of beginning the sale includes an eight room dwelling house under Deeds of Trust by Rebecca Bey to A W Burdett for Home Building and Loan Association due default.
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A. W. Burdett
Rebecca Bey
Tee
Home Building and Loan Association
Anid
Court House
Taylor County
West Virginia
B. H. McMillan
John W. Carroll
Has
Tno
Carroll Alley
Gusti
W. Merle Watkins
Bartletts Seek WV Route Certificate Between Grafton and Fairmont
James W. Bartlett Ralph W. Bartlett and William H. Bartlett of Clarksburg West Virginia filed with the State Road Commission an application for a certificate of convenience to operate motor vehicles between Grafton and Fairmont in Taylor and Marion Counties for passenger transportation and a hearing is set at the Commission office in Charleston on July 11 1928 at 10 o clock A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Bartlett
Ralph W. Bartlett
William H. Bartlett
Clarksburg
W. Va
State Road Commission of
West Virginia
Grafton
Fairmont
Taylor and Marion
W. Bartlett
Wm. H. Bartlett
Bartletts Seek Passenger Transport Route Approval
Ralph W. Bartlett and Wm. H. Bartlett of Clarksburg West Virginia apply to operate transportation of passengers between Grafton along U S Highway 50 to the West Virginia Maryland state line east of Aurora in Taylor and Preston counties West Virginia. A hearing on the application is set for July 10 1928 at 10 o'clock A M before James W. Bartlett Ralph W. Bartlett and Wm. H. Bartlett as applicants.
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Gratton
Associated Press
Pepe
Ain
Korsago
Belgium
International Relief Organization
Near East
Harding
Intelligent
Friedman & Son
Kuppenheimer
Chandler
Withers Bros
Fhtihrman
Com
Sycamore
New York-New Jersey Tunnel Commission
Hudson
State Library
Euclid
Adam Smith
Comte
France
Great Britain
League of Nations
League
Governor Smith
Herbert Hoover
Satterfield
Stanford Unity
Lou Hipary
Pennsylvania, Railroad
Col. Lindbergh
Maple Ave
Clark's Plumbing & Hardware Co
McGraw Avenue
Bath
West
Washington Street
Wilford
Sarah Myers Knicely
Grafton Printing Co
Loveland Add
Blueville
Wm. Summers
Love Ave
THE
West Penn Electric - Com
West Virginia-Maryland State Line
Aurora
State Road Commission
Charleston
W. B. Cruise
Agency
Yates Avenue
Grafton, W. Va
Business, and
Lucas
Ellers
Tristall
Frank M. Cole
Bridgeport
West Virgin
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