Turbulent Times Echo Death of Senator Walsh
Fragmented notices blend a prayer excerpt with a political obituary for Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana who died on the eve of joining the Roosevelt administration. The piece reflects on his career as a Democratic leader and the looming shift in national and state government as the new deal era begins.
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Thoms J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Welsh
Wilson
Sree
Democratic Party
New Deal
Roosevelt
Congress
West Virginia Legislature Fails to Act on Major Issues
In a critical fireside note the West Virginia legislature is urged to tackle key duties such as state taxation school funding and local governance while opposing federal dole and endorsing repeal of Prohibition. The piece argues the body should lead on domestic matters before criticizing Congress and stresses planning for post repeal control of intoxicants.
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National Congress
Federal Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Doles
West Virginia
Congress
West
A.P. C
Senate
House—Of
Youthful zeal fades as adults smother idealism
The article laments youth enthusiasm and idealism, noting how swift the fire of youth cools under adult skepticism. It contrasts youth’s potential to reshape the world with the later focus on the main chance, suggesting a real loss as they grow up. The piece cites Solomon and a Clarksbury Exponent voice to frame the aging of vision.
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Clarksburg
Governor-elect Kump Urges Retaining Primary Law
Governor-elect Kump argues for preserving and tightly securing the primary election system. He says reforms should improve the law without reviving the convention system, noting high county costs but greater risks from machine-dominated conventions. The Wheeling Register commentary supports retaining the primary.
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Kump
Wording on Alcohol Trade Repeal Debated in Clarksburg Exponent
The Clarksburg Exponent argues against premature optimism about repeal of Prohibition, warning that doors to unrestricted alcohol trade are not yet open. The editorial urges clarity on the path ahead before celebrating loosened restraints and details.
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Clarksburg
Pocahontas Denial Stirred by Kansas City Star Comment
The Kansas City Star questions a professor of history from the University of Kansas who argues Pocahontas did not save Captain John Smith. The piece notes Smith as possibly braggart and untrustworthy, yet expresses continued belief in the event unless Pocahontas herself denies it via a letter.
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University of Kansas
John Smith
Tyler
Kansas City Star
New Congress to Be Called Into Session Early
Washington reports indicate the special session of the new Congress may convene this month. Vice President-elect Garner met with President-elect Roosevelt and discussed banking concerns to be addressed promptly while Roosevelt prepares for the inaugural.
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Andre Lefebvre de la “Boutayel
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Paul Claudel
Associated Press
Congress
Mar
A Rosevelt
Garner
Roosevelt
Capitol
Mayflower Hotel
Cabinet Members Named For Hoover Era Postings
Fragmentary OCR shows discussion of cabinet roles including secretary of state and postmaster general with Claude Swanson mentioned as secretary of the navy. A planned formal call on President Hoover was delayed past mid afternoon after originally set for mid day.
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Parley
Claude Swanson
Navy
Hoover
Quillts to Be Classified in Show March First
The Woman's Club quilt and curio show to be held in Jolliffe's Community rooms on March 1 outlines four classes for judging. Class A seeks the oldest quilt, Class B the highest point quilt, Class C for living quilters over 75, and Class D for those not over 12, with hand made coverlids also earning ribbons.
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Woman's Club
Jolliffe's
Daladier weighs quick trip to England in debts talks
Premier Edouard Daladier considers a possible brief visit to England to discuss current problems including debts, but his office says such a trip is not planned for the immediate future. Blake is credited with inventing the microphone in its modern form.
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Paris
Edouard Daladier
England
Puzzle answer page with scattered clues and jumbled words
A daily crossword solution page fragment shows across and down clues with mixed letters and inconsistent spacing. It lists numerous entries including names of places, rulers, rivers, dates, and descriptive hints, but the OCR is garbled, making many clues and entries unreadable.
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Grafton Daily Sentinel
Ee @RAPTON SENTINEL PUBLISHING COMPANY
Gratton
W. Va
Howard E. Holt
Latrope Street
Grafton
Prienee
Grafton Printing Co
Postoffice
Algo
LE Aereris
Chuck Roast
Eee
H Grafton
Solomon
Blake
Ole
Kialla Amie
Ailie
Cémuass Point
Michigan
Swiss River
Gavin
Bunypern
Vania
Deantaie
Nevada
Qatrien West
Kleverne
Shieworm Emurers
Skwart Steckid
Laitieis
Martial Am
Wilhelm Goering
Reichstag
Tomore
New River
Montgomery
New River State Engesters
D. K. Shroyer
C. H. Martin
T. E. Wickline
Doyle Wickline
Cash With
Cope
Sentinel
Central
Latrobe Grafton
Stettigard
Morgan
Seven States
Care Sentinel
Betwe
West Penn and Gas Office
Taylor County Bank
Sentinel Office
Ceive
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