Local Rail Fares Debate and Crime News Reflections
An article discusses upcoming basic rail fares and service expectations for the Morgantown area, noting two and three cent fares for coach and Pullman passengers and possible service improvements. It also includes commentary on crime reporting and a speech by Grace on taxation, government costs, and social security impacts.
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Morgantown
Dominion News
Effe
Fairmont
Grafton
Terra Alta
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Ohio
A Cure for Fear and Fire Safety Appeals in Grafton
A prayer from Psalms opens a letter urging mercy while residents of Grafton confront a neglected fire department. Volunteers describe equipment shortages, hose gaps, and a single aging fire truck. They push for a second truck and better firehouses, warning of rising risk without public support and city action. The piece also notes advertising rate guidance from the National Editorial Association and urges readers to compare Sentinel rates.
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Grafton
National Editorial Association
United States
Time to Shorten the Ballot Proposed in Pleasants Register
In Pt Pleasant Register editorials urge action to reduce lengthy primary ballots. They warn the ballot has grown to unwieldy lengths and propose fixes such as party conventions and filing fees by office. Readers doubt costly alternatives and call for sensible limits.
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Pt. Pleasant Register
Daily Register
San Etnod
Lonkeys of the Press Defend Harsh Journalistic Standards
A caustic tirade targets newspaper editors and tabloid writers accusing them of degrading standards for circulation. The author denounces crime and scandal coverage, sensationalism, and the use of personal crises to boost ads while mocking those who chase lurid content.
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Agg
Steel Price Debate Reflects Labor Tensions Across Industry
The article notes a continued focus on steel price talks with a strike at Portsmouth affecting 5,500 Wheeling Steel workers. Labor disturbances are minimal as the AFL faces a clash between craft and industrial forces amid a likely slow unionization drive until a decision is made.
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Portsmouth
Wheeling Steel Company
American Federation of Labor
Borah Seeks Prairie Club Mobilization in Crisis
Senator Borah urged Republicans to rally 3,000,000 patriotic Democrats to defeat a subversive Washington faction. He called for a demonstration that the party is a worthy instrument to meet the national crisis. Prairie clubs form as New Dealers stay quiet awaiting the Republican nominating outcome. Harrison Spangler, GOP western division director, announced 400 prairie state clubs organized in protest of Farley’s Grand Rapids speech. He accused Farley of mocking prairie state governors as likely nominees.
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Washington
Harrison Spangler
Republican National Committee
Grand Rapids
Mich
Farley
Prairie State
Spangler
Lower Taxes and Free Enterprise Call for Less Bureaucracy
The piece argues to reduce taxes by limiting bureaucracy in both commercial and personal matters. It frames higher taxes as opposing business freedom and suggests that free enterprise has not yet achieved an ultimate level of relief from government interference.
Brunettes Outnumber Blondes at Bluefield College
The Collegian reports in May that among 82 female students 52 had dark hair, 29 were light, and two brunettes for every blonde with only one red-haired coed.
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Bluefield
the Collegian
Decent Help After Night at Marsh Home
Selwyn Marsh recovers with care after a tense night. Dor othy Steele and Thora Dahl coordinate care while Gordon and Wilma assist, a police stop follows as Marsh hints at betrayals involving Babba and Babbas. The scene closes with Marsh insisting on straight answers from a wary Thora and Gordon.
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Sherm
Wilma
Alec
Gordon
Dorothy
Mr. Marsh
Selwyn
George
Miss Dahl
Marsh
Doctor Evans
Mr Marsh
Tretor Marsh
Doc
Seluyn
Don
Thora
Sherman
Evans
Wilema
Babbaa
Whippings of Many Probed in Magoffin County
In Salyersville Kentucky officials blamed a hooded group called the Black Leg for whippings across Magoffin County. Seventeen men indicted on conspiracy charges remain free on bond awaiting the September circuit court term. Individuals named in the indictment include George Barnett Charles Barnett Norman Cole Mrs Norman Cole Mary Barnett Delilah Barnett Sissie Risner and Ben Cole. The incidents reportedly occurred in rural areas and two trials at the April term ended in hung juries.
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Salyersville
Mountain County
Magoffin
George Barnett
Charles Barnett
Norman Cole
Hugh Marshall
Mary Barnett
Delilah
Sissie Risner
Ben Cole
Waynesburg Restaurant Holdup Reported
Waynesburg police report two holdup men entered a downtown restaurant on May 28 noon. Witnesses described them as masked and fled without removing money. No injuries reported and investigation continues.
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Waynesburg
Robbery at town cafe forces cashier to open till
Early today a robber forced cashier Harry Koch to open the cash register at gunpoint, escaping with about $35. Police said the suspect fled toward Uniontown and Brownsville.
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Harry Koch
Uniontown
Brownsville
George Phillips Dies A Well Known Sportsman
Wheeling reports the death of George Phillips aged 60 a leading figure in West Virginia athletics for 25 years He served as first chairman of the West Virginia Athletic Association and was manager of the Fort Henry Club for a quarter century His widow is seriously ill in a hospital
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Wheeling
George Phillips
West Virginia Athletic
British Troops Fire on Rioters in Kubatia Killing Two
British troops in Kubatia North Palestine returned fire on rioters today killing two and wounding three. The clash in Jerusalem area follows unrest as authorities report the confrontation and casualties among rebels and soldiers.
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Jerusalem
Kubatia
Palestine
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A. E. Clayden, Inc
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Chicago
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