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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1926
Page
2
A dispatch reports a serious fraud claim against a state supervisor from J R Abshire. The piece argues allegations of graft reaching higher levels and calls for a thorough investigation by the state road commission and governor, fearing cover up unless action is taken.
Clarence Darrow and Chicago officials weigh murder cases amid confusion over classifications. The coroner’s inquest divides numerous deaths between murder and violence, with July figures cited and debates over charges and juries influencing outcomes.
The article discusses an unofficial proposal outlining passenger service costs for the state carrier. It notes operating losses without revenue from paths and express services, with pre-tax profit from certain routes insufficient to cover total passenger service costs, suggesting significant financial challenges and potential court involvement.
A fragmentary discussion examines who has priority for payments when obligations and credit claims compete. It weighs the duties of rich and poor, lenders and borrowers, and the social consequences of debt settlement, hinting at policy and moral questions without clear answers.
The piece blends political commentary with cultural snapshot, mentioning Emily Tompkins, Browning, Lorimer, and Dawes in a critique of postwar conventions and shifts in leadership. It references bank losses, legislative maneuvering, and public sentiment, weaving a vivid mosaic of contemporary concerns and social observations.
A garbled forum text discusses legislative action and Republican views in West Virginia. It mentions hearings, Senate steps, and the aim to influence business, labor, and state power while urging voter engagement and record keeping. Multiple named figures and places appear in fragmented form.
The West Virginia Department of Safety reports 1385 arrests by state troopers in August. Prohibition violations led the list with 384 arrests. fines and costs totaled $5,976, including 3 years and 3 months in jail sentences. Destruction of 541 tons of mash and related stills occurred, with 20 plus cars seized and turned over to federal authorities. Stolen goods worth $7,073.65 were returned to owners in September.
The state Board of Education met Friday and reported no decision on the campus leadership change. Delegates expressed uncertainty about a site relocation while considering the appointment of a temporary president and awaiting a response from Dr. William Withers of New York University regarding acceptance of the invitation.
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