Public meeting warned over railroad threat to West Virginia
The article urges a large turnout for a Sunday courthouse gathering called by local Railroad Workers Unions to oppose a proposal by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to divide intercity passenger and freight business away from the Baltimore and Ohio lines. It warns of ruinous effects on Grafton and northern West Virginia, urges defense of state rights, and critiques federal control and zoning plans. It also discusses the upcoming Fourth of July celebration and fireworks arrangements in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Railrad
New York City
Chicago
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio
Holt Plans Run For State Senator In 11th District
Howard H Holt of Grafton West Virginia announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent Marion Monongalia and Taylor counties in the 11th Senatorial District. He pledges to seek votes and moral support while stressing adherence to constitutional principles and concern over modern reforms and government overreach.
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Marion
Monongalia
Taylor
Howard H. Holt
Grafton
W. Va
Road Trip Through Western New York Drought Comforts Motorists
A summer journey from Portageville to Mt Morris amid intense drought in western New York. The tale describes wilted oats and stunted corn, shaded roads and pleasant towns like Dansville and Mt Morris, and a midweek dance at a resort with large crowds, lively music, and energetic dancing. The author notes shared leisure with companions and a leisurely hotel stay ending with a late night plunge and dances.
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Letchworth Park
Portageville
Nunda
Mt. Morris
New York State
Mt.Morris
Dansville
Genesee
Sonyea
Mrs. Taft
Nudists Wed Ceremony At The Fairgrounds
The wedding of Samuel Wallace Jr and Gertrude Boonschneck occurred in a private setup at the World’s Fair site, with press and cameramen present. Management claimed no involvement and questioned gate rules while onlookers watched as thousands of watts lit the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wallace, Jr
Gertrude Boonschneck
Pee Ey Tes Ville” Section
The New System of Book Keeping in West Virginia
From the Preston County Journal the piece questions Governor Kump and the Rump administration for borrowing over 2 million dollars to cover the government budget. It alleges a contradiction between claims of living within revenues and banks lending funds, suggesting a new, unclear system of bookkeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bram Spencer
Roosevelt
Preston County Journal
Kump
West Virnna
Supreme Court Letters From Western State Residents
Residents across West Virginia and beyond petition the state Supreme Court for relief. A widow seeks compensation for her husband’s death, but is told only industrial deaths qualify. A man claims a local physician spread rumors about him and seeks jury access, while a separate case involves a grand jury’s refusal to indict after a trip across a borough street and a confrontation near a street corner.
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West Virginia
Abbott
Funeral held for H A Abbott in Riverside church
The notice lists H A Abbott and family including a mother and several siblings aged from 3 to 16. The father works for Consolidated Coal Co. Funeral services were set for 4 pm at Riverside church above Cecil with Rev Mr Clay of Clarksburg officiating. Interment in Pritchard cemetery. Hamilton Funeral Company of Grafton in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Retha Maley
Prank
Mildred
Jeanette
Marie
Louise
Mary Louise
Lucy May
Consolidated Coal Company
Riverside Church
Cecil
Clay
Clarksburg
Pritchard
Hamilton Funeral Company
Grafton
Mocking House by Walter C Brown Partly Recovered Plot
A fragmented synopsis shows detective Harper explaining how a murderer staged the Pierre Dufresne death scene. He and Lafferty reconstruct the crime to expose motives, alibis, and a looming conspiracy implied by threatening letters. The scene shifts to arrival of Whitmores and preparations before interrogation.
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Borgeant Harper
Pierre Dufresne
Lafferty
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Coat Steiner Eer
Peponts
Piel
Aiden
Mamal
Corltas W. Lamont
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan and Company
Jersey City
N. J
American Civil Liberties Union
Associated Press
Mountain
Bob
Brother Taft
Myself
Supreme Court
H.A. Abbott
Harper
Walter C. Brown
Dam
Dufresne
Whitmores
Afferty
Dex
Harpen
Jack
U. S
Andrews
John Whitmore
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