Decline of Anarchy and its Causes Examined
A historical analysis tracing the drop in anarchist activity from 1890 to the 1930s. It cites Berkman and Goldman, Debates on economic conditions and law enforcement, and the rise of government reform as factors reducing violent rhetoric and action. It notes leaders faded, compares eras, and suggests a new philosophy of government curbed radicalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Berkman
France
Berkman
United States
H. C. Frick
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Russell Sage
San Francisco
American Federation of Labor
Emma Goldman
Russia
Lenin
Troitky
Europe
Tom Mooney
Appointment of A. W. Garnett as public assistance director
A. W. Garnett, long time Boone county figure and governor's secretary, is named director of West Virginia's new department of public assistance. The Charleston appointee previously served as state pardon attorney since 1933, earning a reputation for fair, compassionate review of appeals for clemency and public jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Garnett
Department of Public Assistance
Garnett
Boone
Charleston
Governor appoints new social security director
A governor and his successor show close accord in appointing a reform minded director. The measure aims to eliminate harsh conditions faced by the needy who seek help, with the new chief described as sympathetic and helpful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kump
Homer Holt
Holt
Snow White and the Big Bad Wolf Draws Disney Fame
A Beckley theater screening of Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies prompts thoughts on childhood longing and the appeal of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The piece notes Disney's growing wealth from fantasies that let adults escape real life and enjoy tales where virtue triumphs and the Big Bad Wolf is defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Theater
Disney
David
Carelessness Costs Across Society, U.S. Safety Council Report
The National Safety Council reports 100000 lives lost to carelessness in the past year and nine to ten million non fatal accidents. Economic costs near 84 percent of a billion dollars, with auto fatalities at a new 1935 high of 37000. Home and public accidents add thousands of fatalities and millions of permanent and temporary disabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Council
NON-VOTING CITIZENS AND ELECTION CONTROL FACTS
Wayne County News notes that in 1932 only 58 percent of U S adults over 21 voted and in 1934 about 41 percent did not. It argues that if all eligible voters had cast ballots the outcomes might match those elections demonstrating a paradox of democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wayne County News
Somerset tale and Sophia phonograph relics revive old parade
In a nostalgia filled column, Dr. R. C. Mitchell recalls a 52 year old Somerset parade torch and vows to carry it again if Roosevelt is reelected. The piece also visits Sophia on the Soak WV, detailing the Goodwins home with a heatplator fireplace, a century old German clock, a curious corn ear, a local cinder block venture, and humorous notes on aviation maps, deer, and polo versus golf culture. It weaves local anecdotes, museum trinkets, and village life around Mitchell and towns like Sophia, Somerset, and Talcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
United States
Somerset
R. C. Mitchell
Sophia-on-the Soak
W. Va
Cleveland
Dr. Mitchell
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Clyde Goodwin
Sophia
Talcott
Europe
Goodwin
Hollywood
Chamber of Commerce
Arctic
Adam
Garden of Eden
Mine Sealing Men Renamed
The Public Health Service reassigned 15 engineers to the state mine sealing program as WPA funds continue for 21 counties. Director E. S. Tisdale reports 345 mines sealed, preventing daily flow of thousands of gallons of sulfuric acid into state streams by closing air holes and allowing water to escape through traps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
United States Public Health Service
E. S. Tisdale
WPA
Tisdale
Board Measures Crowded Capitol in West Virginia
Charleston July 2 The board of public works studied capitol rooms to fit state workers. Seventy liquor commission employees moved from basement to new quarters as space needs grow. Secretary of State William S O'Brien warned archives and history may not move. architect Cass Gilbert proposed buying property behind the capitol to extend wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Board of Public Works
Capitol
Liquor Commission
Department of Public Assistance
William S. O’brien
Department of Archives and History
Cass Gilbert
O’brien
Local social notes from Artie and surrounding areas
Mrs Lessie Jarrett and daughter Janet of Pratt return from visiting relatives in Artie West Virginia. Nelson Treadway and daughter Beulah visit Catlettsburg Kentucky with Mr and Mrs William Caraway. Mabel Thompson returns from Kingston visits. Herbert Stanley Arthur Massey Macil Huffman go to Charleston. Evangeline Regar visits Dorothy friends. Quincy Burgess family visit Whitesville. Everett Stover visits Charleston on business. Sylvia Williams leaves for Pratt to visit Misses Marie Jarrett and Siby Williams. Priscella Jarrett visiting her mother Mrs Effie Williams. Velma Williams, recently operated on at Charleston General Hospital, returns home improving. Minnie Hyden returns to Kingston after stay with aunt Mrs Rena Beverly. Walter Treadway of Fayetteville visits here Sunday. Hugh Burgess announces birth of a daughter. Frances Burgess visiting Whitesville. Zelma Johns had as her
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Lessie Jarrett
Janet
Pratt
Nelson Treadway
Beulah
Catlettsburg
William Caraway
Mabel Thompson
Kingston
Herbert Stanley
Arthur Massey
Macil Huffman
Harleston
Evangeline Regar
Dorothy
Quincy Burgess
Minnie Hyden
Rena Beverly
Walter Treadway
Fayetteville
Hugh Burgess
Frances Burgess
Whitesville
Zelma Johns
Inspector Hylton Probes Burdett Will Motives
Inspector Hylton investigates Arthur Burdett's latest will naming Andrew Lumsdale as heir and excluding Dale Shipley. Burdett's solicitor Hanley arrives with the document after the murder, triggering questions about motive, secrecy, and alibis as the case unfolds with a chess game hinting at strategic moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Hylton
Captain Reeves
Dale Shipley
Arthur Burdett
Burdett
France
Hope Elderton
Lumsdale
Andrew Lumsdale
Quinton Hanley
James White
Reeves
Marchester
Perry
White
Kingsley Hylton
Hylton
Lawrence W. Meynell
Local Notes on Recovery at Home
Sunday guest Miss Beulah Treadway visits, while Mrs. Vonda Stover, formerly at General Hospital, recovers at home and is reported to be recuperating nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Treadway
Vonda Stover
Charleston General Hospital
Apple Harvest Festival Expands With Parades In Martinsburg
Martinsburg West Virginia July 2 the second annual Apple Harvest Festival will run November 10 through 12 adding parades pageants carnival skits and outdoor events to showcase prize Eastern panhandle apples The West Virginia Horticulture Society will oversee the festival and its pageant honor an apple king who will succeed Harry Miller Sr of Paw Paw as president of the society The festival remains a community event under society guidance
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Associated Press
Martinsburg
W. Va
Paw Paw
Panhandle Seeks Widespread Civic Backing
The effort for the entire panhandle will gain the cooperation of service and fraternal clubs as well as individual citizens. Local organizations and residents are urged to participate to support the initiative.
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Panhandle
Delegates Gather for 58th Glass Bottle Blowers Meet
Charleston hosts about 140 delegates for the 58th annual convention of the Glass Bottle Blowers Association of the United States and Canada. The week-long session opens Monday with invited speakers including William Green of the AFL, Matthew Woll, and Thomas Rowe of Owens-Illinois Glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charleston
Gla Bottle Blowers Association
United States
Canada
William Green
American Federation of Labo
Matthew Woll
Thomas Rowe
Owens-Illinois Glass Company
Brooklyn deli owner recalls yearly hold ups since opening
Sam Katz, veteran of the Ar gonne, says he didn’t know what a thrill was until he opened a deli catessen in Brooklyn four years ago. He has experience one hold up a year since.
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Sam Katz
The
Argonne
Brooklyn
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Sophia-on the-Soak
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Hall
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Hanley
Arthur Claydon Caldershott Burdett
Enderton Court Hope Enderton
Sussex
Quinton Eustache Hanley
Hanley & Payne, Marchester
Mr. Hanley
Young Shipley
Andrew Lumdale
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Capital
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