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Sy Mail
Postoffice
Grafton
W. Va
Associated Press
Associated Pres
National Advertising Representative
A.B. Clayden Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Courage and a Dream Fuel Alaska Boat Dream
An editor praises Paul Satko and his self built 40 foot ark aimed at Alaska. He hauled his family across the country to Tacoma to prepare for a 1500 mile voyage using improvised craft and odd jobs for support. Seattle authorities halted the attempt citing safety, yet the piece urges valuing such courage and initiative for Alaska and the nation.
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Elkins Inter-Mountain
Pat
Satko
Richmond
Tacoma
Wash
Alaska
Seattle
United States
Paul Stake
Paul Satko
Public stance on million-dollar Hitler reward plan
A Pittsburgh syndicate offered a $1,000,000 reward for Hitler alive to stand trial. The piece argues the move heightens publicity but risks international upset and domestic anger, urging neutral, prudent actions and restraint to avoid warlike spillover. It calls for common sense limits and warns against sensationalism amid global tensions.
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Hitler
Pittsburgh
United States
Germany
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ALL Debate in Cumberland Times Opinion
A Cumberland Times discussion questions universal high school attendance versus early workforce entry. The piece notes shifts from grammar schooling to high schools, cites 1920s job scarcity, and argues some youths should pursue work or trade training if they struggle with academics. It praises trade schools and skilled labor paths as viable options.
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Cumberland
National Ediison Association
Third Termers Continued From Page One
The piece discusses calls to reelect President Roosevelt to preserve national ideals and benefits for citizens, including labor and capital. Guffey urged drafting Roosevelt despite his feelings, reflecting Democratic factional sentiment. A Berlin Press excerpt parallels WWI era debates, noting Britain’s strategic moves and Chamberlain’s Mediterranean naval strengthening as a widening war theater.
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Democratic State Committee
Roosevelt
Guffey
Neely Addresses Crowd Over Party’s Internal Struggle
Neely urged the audience to rescue the party from a handful of ambitious selfish, wilful dictators who have a stranglehold and are determined to rule it or ruin it. He spoke to a downtown crowd, calling for unity amid the factional tension.
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Conuuwea
Neely
Barkley as dark horse for 1940 presidency
Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky, longtime Democratic leader, is not a declared candidate but enjoys notable support as a potential dark horse. The piece notes Barkley’s loyalty to FDR, mixed support from anti New Deal factions, and compares him to Hull, with mentions of age and geography and Chicago convention prospects.
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Charles P. Stewart
UO Central Press
Alben W. Bark‘ley
Kentucky
Barkley
Roosevelt
Senate
White House
Pat Harrison
Missisippi
Pat
Senate Democrats
Chicago
Oe Barkley
Capitol Hill
Norris, Boyah
Hiram Johnson
Hull
Campaign corruption accusations spark Kanawha county clash
In Charleston, Democratic figures clash over alleged election fraud and campaign finance misuse as Neely, Kilgore, and Kump figures attack rivals and push for honest May primary voting. Neely blames Kump for intra party strife while Kilgore questions Kump on Roosevelt era policies. A 21 point program proposes elections reform and social security expansion.
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Kanawha
Neely
Kump
Senate
Aaa
Democratic
Senator Neely
Harley M. Kilgore
Beckley
U. S. Senate
Labor
League
Rush D. Holt
Adair Gregg Adair Company Opener At Grafton Opera House
The Adair Gregg and Adair company opened the fall season at the Grafton Opera House for the week of August 21 1905 drawing 3146 patrons. The Liberty Belles played August 29 to a pleased audience. Events include Civil War veteran John Crawford burial with G A R honors and performances of Shooting The Chutes and Finnegans Ball.
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Adair, Gregg and Adair
Opera House
John Grawford
Veeran
Taylor County
Lexington
Virginia
Pruntytown
Leah Ann’ Hall
Amos Hall
Jefferson Keener
Hall
John Crawford
Crawford
Creed O. Newton
Grafton
Survivor of Titanic Disasta r Passes Away
Huntington reports the death of Eloise Hughes Smith daughter of the late Representative James Hughes. A survivor of the Titanic disaster she was among the few who lived through the ship's sinking and later shared memories of the voyage.
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Huntington
Eloise Hughes Smith
Representative
James 4. Hughes
Escape Plan On Barge Amid Calla Ties
In a sea tale on a moving barge toward Big Bend, the narrator plans a risky escape with Bill, a suspected ally of William Calla, while the crew mutters. The cook hints at Calla’s criminal links in the liquor trade, and the narrator secures a revolver to challenge the looming confrontation. The crew prepares for a river landing as tension builds.
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Bill
William Calla
Dar
Pete
Big Bend
Calla
Frisco
Jack
Mr. Calla
Uute
Rio Vista
William Cealla
Social leader Mrs Smith dies after hospital stay
Mrs Smith, a prominent social figure in Cincinnati and Washington, D C, died today in a local hospital after entering yesterday for heart ailment treatment. Her debut as a social leader occurred in 1910 in Washington and she had just returned from a yearlong honeymoon in Europe with Lucien P Smith of Uniontown Pennsylvania. The Titanic sinking on April 15, 1912, is noted as a historical context amid her life events.
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Aster
Cincinnati
Mra. Smith
Washington, D. C
Europe
Lucien P. Smith
Uniontown
Five bitten as attack by stray dog shocks community
A stray dog attack left five people bitten in the Pareea area. Officials reported the incident and are coordinating medical care and public safety measures as authorities investigate the animal’s origin and determine next steps.
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Huntington
Pareea
Political Assessor Candidacies for Taylor County Nomination
Republican voters are asked to support C Fred Kelley for Taylor County assessor at the May 14 1940 primary. The notice urges voters to back his candidacy and promises general satisfaction. Also appears Fernel Kunst seeking the Republican nomination with a brief solicitation for support and goodwill from all voters.
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Taylor County
Assenger
Fred Kelley
Fernel Kunst
Candidate notices for Taylor County offices posted
Ed N. Lock announces for assessor on May 14 Republican primary and pledges steadfast service. He invites support from all voters and notes long experience in the assessor's office as qualification. Also a candidate for Taylor County Commissioner, residing in Flemington District for years, seeking the Republican nomination and stating readiness to perform duties to everyone’s satisfaction.
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Tion
Taylor County
Flemington
WERS SALE IN TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE AUCTION
By decree of the Taylor County Circuit Court dated February 1 1940 special commissioners will sell at 10 oclock morning May 4 1940 at the front door of the Taylor County Courthouse a parcel of land at the southeast corner of Walnut Street and Maple Avenue Grain Belt area as the property in chancery suit Latham et al v Hayes W Kira et al.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Latham
Hayes W. Kira
Courthouss
Taylor Povey
Walnut Street
Maple Avenue
Notice of sale and creditors for estate in Taylor County
Legal notice describes Maple Avenue bounded by Walnut Street and Tygar ts River, late residence of Franklyn Thayer. It advertises terms of sale with one third cash and balance over one to two years, with title retained until full payment. Special Commissioner bond filed. notice in Taylor County Circuit Court by Nellie Tucker, Deputy, April 12 to May 3, 1940. Also notices creditors of the estate of George Dadisman, deceased, to file claims with voucher verified at the undersigned’s office in Grafton Bank.
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John T. McGraw
Grafton
Newton
Newland Foundry and Machine Company
John Carr
Latrobe Street
Frederick ‘T. Martin
John V. Martin
Taylor County
Frederick Martin
Boyd and
Ethel Streets
McGraw
West Main Street
Fairmont
Maple Avenue
Walnut Street
A. ‘V. Cuppett
Tygarts ‘Valley
Franklyn T. ‘Thayer
Frank M. Clerk
Nellie Tucker
George Dadisman
Haid
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