The Next President Salvo on Harding renomination
The Boston Transcript argues that President Harding’s renomination chances look stronger than his re election prospects. It warns that a bloc of postmasters, collectors, and federal aides may dominate a 1924 convention, risking Democratic gains if such figures control the process.
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Watson
Harding
Boston Transcript
New England
Internal Revenue
Southern
Democratic National Committee
Restricting Supreme Court Proposal Sparks Senate Debate
Senator LaFollette criticism of the Supreme Court's power prompts Senator Borah to propose limits. The plan would require at least seven justices to strike a federal law as unconstitutional with exceptions for state parties or foreign representatives, effectively a two thirds like veto threshold.
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Robert LaFollette
Wisconsin
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Lafollette
Bob” Lafollette
Supreme Court
Borah
Debate on Judicial Power and Congressional Checks
The article argues that striking down a law by the Supreme Court should be curbed. It notes England lacks such power to overturn Parliament’s matured acts. It recalls America’s founders’ conservatism in placing limits on Congress and endorses democracy’s trend toward greater congressional checks on judicial power.
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England
American Republic
Congress
Beckley Public Library Promise Urges Action Now
A Beckley public library is urged to be organized and launched within the present year. The writer and many supporters offer to cooperate with any citizen or group to turn talk into a functioning library, likening it to the role of schools for children.
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Beckley
The C. and C. Restaurant Advised for Dine-In Enjoyment
A playful note suggests avoiding Icelandic ice to keep things cool and praises The C. and C. Restaurant for proper service. The witticism contrasts cold origins with the heat of Irish ice, urging patrons to dine there.
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Iceland
Ireland
Rhodes Electric and Garage Ad Repair Service
Fragmentary notice states Rhodes Electric and Garage offers auto repair services. Mentions tailoring for women and correcting false figures in bookkeeping. Provides phone number 202.
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Rhodes Electric and Garage
Teeth Impress at Powers Dental Office
A promotional note urges making teeth attractive with a visit to G. M. Powers, D. D. S. It also advertises Beckley Battery Service Co. for auto battery needs, mentioning the phone number 487, and invites drivers stranded ten miles from town to seek help.
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G. M. Powers
Beckley Battery Service Co
Plumber Quip Noted in Local Ad From Maxwell and Keyser
A cheeky house visit ends with the client remarking she is glad the job did not need another nut. The notice from Maxwell and Keyser, Phone 200, praises plumbers and their service in a lighthearted line.
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Maxwell
Keyser
Ramp progress on matrimony cited by Syra Cord Tire ad
A ramp speaker reported making progress toward matrimony by saying she was on her sixth lap last night. The Seminole Corporation promotes Syra Cord Tire as a best option to go further laps.
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Seminole Corporation
Notices to obtain pistol licenses in Raleigh County WV
Several notices from 1920s Raleigh County WV. Herbert B Husbands mining engineer of 7rothy and W W Tabor of Saxon apply March 1923 and March 1928 for state licenses to carry pistols under Chapter 148. Other items include a coal location services ad by SMITH of Sullivan WV, used car listings by BAILES Oldsmobile Co Beckley, and a railroad express agent job inquiry addressed to Virginian via Register seeking an experienced manager within 15 days.
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Herbert ‘B. En
7Rothy
W. Va
Circuit Court
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Saxon
West
Virginian
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John W. Davis
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Vss Gissens
Herbert B. Husband
Bina
Smith
Sullivan
Oakland
Bailes Oldsmobile CO
Neville Street
Big Bend Petroleum
Sewell Valley Coal Co
Dunbar Rubber Co
Ira J. Maynor
Maynor
White Cross Pharmacy
Fairlawn Ave
J. West
Eccles
Reliable Coal Company
S. BH
Richmond
6Th St
Ironton
Ohio
Sproul
Cleveland
J. P. Clay
Violet Ray
Dennison
King Midas
Beckley Feed and Produce Co
Will
Johnstown Road
Beckley Court House
Center
E. P. Bailey
Davy, W. Va
Phage
C.V. Fallers
East Main Street
New Thomas Building
P. G. Thomas
Pga
R. Sherrill, Jonben
I. J. Fink
Nathan Pickus
Sylvia
Wickham Ave
Craig St
Mid City Addition
J. H. M’grady
Glen White
Beaver Heights
W. M. Pokin
Stotesbury
Kanawha Street
Calloway Bottom
Sprague
C. P. Pack
Princeton
C. L. Lilly
Devonshire
Heather Bloom
Bates Gingham
Cretonne
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