The Truth About Industrial Conditions in West Virginia
Ex governor McCorkle argues West Virginia is unfairly portrayed. He describes the Hatfield McCoy feud as overemphasized and notes the state’s coal boom, diverse workforce, and the Mingo strike. He praises state leadership for maintaining order and condemns sensationalism from national press.
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West Virginia
Wm. A. McCorkle
Kentucky
New York
London
Kanawha
Mingo
Illinois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio
United States
Missouri
Operator
Union
BUILD DURABLE ROADS
The new Federal aid highway bill provides 190000000 for highway construction this year starting July 1. States must match funds and keep all Federal aid roads in repair or the government will deduct costs from the grant. Durability matters. longer lasting surfaces reduce future maintenance. The Bureau lists pavements by durability from vitrified brick to gravel macadam.
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Harding
Bureau of Public Roads Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
Pocahontas Marble Sparks Capitol Construction Debate
The State Capitol Commission will inspect Pocahontas marble deposits in Hillsboro and nearby areas this week to decide on using West Virginia stone for a new $7 million state house. Geologists accompany the panel as locals tout the quality and abundance of native stone for the capitol project.
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Hillsboro
Marlington
Pocahontas County
State Capitol Commission
State House
West Virginia
Capitol Commission
Marlington Board of Trade
J. S. McNeel
McNeel
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Times
Capitol dreams rest on durable stone supply
A quotation asserts that stone sturdy enough for the Capitol suffices for any project and will fuel a new West Virginia industry. The speaker warns that talkative men fail to act, highlighting a call for practical effort over grand plans.
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Herrin
Wellsburg
Monroe County
Alderson
Greenbrier County
E. H. Warren
New River
Pocahonas
Beckley
W. VA
State Capitol
Capitol
Register
Turner & Ware
Main
Beckley, W. Va
Raleigh Hardware Company
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