Maryland Pressed to Fight State Taxation and Rail Lines
The Cumberland News reports Samuel D. Brady, a noted West Virginia rail civil engineer, surveying Baltimore and Ohio lines to estimate property values as the state seeks higher taxes. The article notes Brady’s role as chief engineer of the Marietta Columbus Cleveland railroad and his prior work with the Little Kanawha. It cites a 2008 valuation around 150 million dollars versus 36 million previously, and mentions broader roads contesting state taxation. It also touches on gas loss in Morgantown, the Rashid lever case, and a death in Randolph County, signaling a period of broad public interest and reform.
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Morgantown Chronicle
Democratic campaign aims for stealthy funds and turnout
The piece argues the Democrats plan a quiet, "gum shoe" campaign to pool money from all sources and surprise Republicans on election day. It cautions supporters to stay alert, noting the lack of public meetings or overt efforts may test voters and the current favorable status.
Sturgiss Campaign Notes and West Virginia Politics
A West Virginia political recap discusses Republican efforts to support President Roosevelt, governor backed tax reforms, and public works concerns. It highlights Sturgiss's candidacy, labor endorsements, and opposition's view of apathy among voters while praising his candidacy and tariff reform stance.
Death of leper Rashid brings relief to railroad
The leper Rashid dies relieving the B and O railroad from costs of feeding and caring for him. The company, though bearing the burden, is praised for its compassion and humanity in handling the man while under its authority.
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Rashid
Street care and political heat hit town in blunt tones
A town’s neglected streets and alleys spark calls for a capable commission to oversee improvements on Yates avenue. Critics condemn a curb line error that spoils the street’s symmetry and warn costs will fall on taxpayers as grading proceeds. The piece also notes disparaging political chatter about Hearst and Dent, with debate over government building versus local bridge and thoroughfare projects and the lawyer’s stance on a public works contract.
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Death of Simpson citizen B F Hoffman in Wheeling
Daily Sentinel reports Fay resident B F Hoffman died at North Wheeling Hospital from stomach cancer after a recent visit to Los Angeles. He was operated on by D Akermann and died days later. his son M Hoffman was at his bedside. Remains to reach Simpson Wednesday. full obituary to follow. Dr Della C Bibb, from Fielding West Virginia, arrives to practice in Grafton and opens offices in the Grafton Banking & Trust Company building, with her professional card in May's Sentinel.
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The Better Way Cough Mixture Relief Narrative
A fragment describes throat irritation and coughing followed by temporary relief from a cough mixture. The text implies ongoing irritation and ongoing use of medicine to ease symptoms. Three sentences hint at a sequence of symptoms treatment and temporary improvement.
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