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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1927
Page
4
Publication details for Raleigh Register incuntered as Beckley West Virginia postal matter. Rates listed for carrier and mail subscriptions with weekly Tuesday Thursday Sunday three times weekly and year options.
A case for higher salaries and more capable prosecutors in West Virginia counties Raleigh and others. The piece warns that underfunded offices and a system of popularly elected judges erode law enforcement, endangering liberty and property by allowing criminals to escape and juries to doubt justice. Eternal vigilance is urged to preserve societal safety.
A recent newspaper piece notes the “agreeable politeness” of telephone operators and questions why thousands of religious and social organizations in the country do not work to improve this aspect of public service.
The platform calls for a parallel street along West Neville and widening of North and South Kanawha streets. It supports capital punishment for first degree murderers, promotion of small acreage farming, truck gardening, poultry, and dairying. It seeks disbarment for lawyers who oppose enforcement of law, a new Raleigh County courthouse, more roads, and fewer but better schools.
The editor notes many groups defend their own aims, often neglecting manners. The telephone company, praising politeness, uses pleasant voice to soothe customers. Telephoning becomes a pleasure under the American system, contrasting with brusque, unpolished after-connection speech. Public esteem follows competence.
Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania coal operators settle disputes and push open shop mining after Interstate Commerce Commission rate cuts favoring lake port shipments. West Virginia Smokeless Coal must market its superior product through education and advertising to defend its position against cheaper rivals.
J Alfred Taylor of Fayetteville reports receiving many letters and personal solicitations urging him to enter the Democratic gubernatorial race. He has not decided yet but says he is receiving encouragement from friends across the state.
A mixture of election remarks, local humor, and timely notes from the Morgantown Post-Herald. Voter Counts, weather implications for football, and wit about politics and public life fill the page. References to Raleigh county hunters and local figures appear among broader social observations.
In remarks from the Hinton Independent-Herald a northern and eastern state push to run is reported. Taylor notes wide support from hundreds of friends in that section while England held a slight margin in the official count. Taylor’s past two terms are described as satisfactory to his constituents.
President Coolidge has decided against an extra session of Congress this fall. Commentary notes there is little chance to stave it off beyond the regular schedule and that public sentiment favors restraint. The piece argues that honest debate is best left to normal meetings.
An editorial argues that preconvention political strategy and censorship shape the presidential race, praising schools as a nonpolitical public service. It notes back-to-school momentum, calls for civil service scrutiny in prohibition enforcement, and comments on the Supreme Court, federal courts, and Mississippi flood relief plans as part of national concerns.
Morris town Times-Herald argues for delaying flood-prevention legislation to allow mature consideration. The piece condemns hasty moves and Coolidge vetoes expediting congressional action, warning of half-baked plans and Congress’ looming session before summer convulsions. It notes political distraction by Ware Smith Senate seat controversies.
Marion county boosts rewards to 1000 for the capture and conviction of the Monongah mine number 65 assailants. The total offers rise to 8700 with the coal company adding 5000 and the state contributing 1000. A coal company statement notes 549 workers were at Monongah mine when explosives were found, listing 29 sticks dynamite Monobel 9 20 sticks dynamite DuPont powder 25 pounds each 2 cans nitroglycerine 100 feet fuses two detonators and two kegs of black powder.
The statement declares The Raleigh Register Inc publisher Beckley West Virginia and lists editors and managers. It notes stockholders owning over 1 percent and details security holders and voting authority, sworn before a notary on October 15, 1927. It emphasizes full knowledge and belief about ownership, management, and circulation as required by law.
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