Washington's constitution praised in new pamphlet
The article discusses a pamphlet publication by the C and lines promoting the American Constitution as a living safeguard of liberty. It cites Gladstone and other scholars, notes the constitution's influence on global democracies, and urges careful regard for its adoption and ratification history.
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Raleigh Register
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley
W. Va
A.s.sohnston
A. S. Sohrston
Associated Press
Howland & Howland, Inc
New York
Park Avenue
Chicago
SI. N
Michigan Avenue
Lownd
United States
George Washington
Becky
Equality, Justice
Luman
Gladstone
England
Beckley Merchants Urged to Back Exposition Plans
The piece urges Beckley retailers and food purveyors to unite under the Beckley chamber of commerce or form a separate retail merchants association. It argues organized merchant support is essential for the Smokeless Coal Exposition and Beckley’s good name.
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Beckley
Chamber of Commerce
Mullins for Beckley Mayor Leads City Campaign
The Register urges Beckley voters to elect W. C. Mullins as mayor and J. T. Hollandsworth Jr. as recorder and treasurer along with candidates J. F. E. McMillion Luca Thompson John Earle McCreery J. O. Freeman and John Gatherum to the city council. The piece warns the old line Republican effort could hurt the party county and state wide. It notes the campaign does not hinge on state or national policies.
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The
Register
Beckley
West Virginia
W. C. Mullins
J.T. Hollandsworth
J. FE. McMillion
Luca Thompson
John Earle McCreery
J. 0. Freeman
John Gatherum
Beckley Urges Mark Mullins for Mayor and Democratic Ticket
The message endorses President Roosevelt and a Democratic slate, arguing Beckley should elect Mullins as mayor and support the full Democratic ticket for favorable state and national administration. It warns a Republican mayor could burden duties and harm city progress. The endorsement emphasizes continuity with the administration and humanitarian efforts.
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Roosevelt
West Virginia
Beckley
Mark Mullins
Red Cross Forms First-Aid Network For Highway Victims
From Washington Admiral Cary T. Grayson national Red Cross chairman announces a first aid service for highway accident victims. Hundreds of stations exist in twelve states with plans to cover major highways nationwide and seventeen first aiders active across the country.
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Cary T. Grayson
National Red Cross
Washington
Red Cross
New England
America
French Academy Publishes Eighth Dictionary Edition
After 57 years the French Academy completes its eighth dictionary edition. The debate centered on the exclamation zut used in reaction to missed shots. Despite some members opposing it, the word Zut is now accepted as proper French alongside terms like le dancing and le muffin.
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French Academy
Academy
Hallanan vows to unseat Neely in 1936
West Virginia Republican Walter S. Hallanan told a Washington interview the party intends to topple Senator Neely in 1936. He noted Neely’s past defeats of the Republican machine, including 1928 and 1930, and predicted a strong challenge alongside the Hoover-era memory shaping WV politics.
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Neely
Walter S. Hallanan
West Virginia
Republican National Committee
Washington
Senator Neely
Hal Janan
Hallanan
Hoover
Huntington Advertiser
Buckley summer resort prospects and city plans
The text outlines Buckley weather prospects for summer resort development, potential boosts for Beckley merchants and distributors, a city planning commission for guiding growth, plans for a city park and recreation area, and promotion of dairying trucking small fruit and poultry in Raleigh county through subsistence farmers plus a one cent per ton ad levy for West Virginia Smokeless Coal.
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Buckley
Beckley
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Man About Manhattan Crazy cases haunt New York streets
An East Side tenement scene ends with a Czecho-Slovakian girl calming after pencils are handed out in wards. Chinatown narcotics pencils and a death by own action note puzzle investigators. Tales include Roosevelt era dishes and a former Park Avenue czarina turned tavern cook.
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New York
Teddy Roosevelt
Henri Romer
East 14Th Street
Czarina
Brooklyn
Town Bars Labeled by Numbers Reflect Local Custom
In the town, two premier bars are designated by numbers One is known as 21 and the other as The Number One Bar Actor Theodore Hecht is from Chicago and not related to writer Ben Hecht, though both share Chicago origins.
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Theodore Hecht
Ben Hecht
Chicago
Fragmented Column Mix From Alphonso on Opinion and Quips
The column surveys personalities and oddities from James J Braddock to a nude incident. It taps politics with Lincoln references and social quips about dances and longevity. A joke about a man nicknamed Scotty McNutt ends the piece with a punchline.
Mrs Waide Elected President of P T A at Raleigh
Mrs John Waide was chosen president of the R M I Parent Teachers association at a Raleigh school meeting Thursday evening. Officers include Mrs J P White vice president Mrs Jake Lares secretary and Mrs Hume Vogt treasurer with committees named for membership entertainment and refreshments. Monthly meetings are set for the third Thursday at 7 PM.
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John Waide
R. M. I. Parent- Teachers Association
Raleigh
J. P. White
Jake Lares
Hume Vogt
Anne Clay
Ethel Brown
Edith Lunstrum
Ox Gore Victim Serious After bull goring in West Virginia
In Teson, West Virginia, September 28 an ox gored Witt Snodgrass, a 60 year old Spring Hill farmer. Hospital reports he is in serious condition with several fractured ribs.
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Teson
W. Va
Spring Hill
Courtneidge Calls Husband Critics of Films
English star Cicely Courtneidge in Hollywood says her husband Jack Hulbert and their daughter offer candid, insightful judgments on pictures. She notes their theatre experience and honesty, calling Hulbert “a bit of all right” as she describes his unique charm and critic’s eye. She is on loan to Metro for one film, while Hulbert plans to join her later.
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Hollywood
Cicely Courtneidge
Courtneidge
Jack
Miss Courtneidge
Jack Hulbert
Elston
Judith
Marriet
2Elty
Local residents and visitors stay with families in Glen Morgan
Glen Morgan and surrounding areas host a string of visitors including Mrs. Joe Trimmier from Richmond and C. B. Steel from Pailton. Guests also include Dave Darling of Meadow Creek and Mrs. Virginia Simmons recovering at home. Hospital update notes T. W. Darling’s improvement after a Raleigh General stay.
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Joe Trimmier
Richmond
Press Reed
C. B. Steel
Pailton
T. W. Darling
Raleigh General Hospital
D. Z. Lilly
Beaver
Virginia Simmons
G. P. Starr
Delores Cooper
Watt Cook
East Beckley
Dave Darling
Meadow Creek
Calvin Perdue
G. L. Perdue
Daniels
Everett Adkins
Cool Ridge
Elliott Waddell
J. B. Hatcher
Hatcher
W. E. Morton
Bealington
Emily Barnes Finds Peace at Plantation Home
Emily Barnes has found peace at Judith Sims planta- han home as Judith's brother David Carroll, Emily's former lover now abroad in Turkey, remains the object of her divorce from Edwin Barnes. Meanwhile Dan Raynor flirts and Judith cables David about the old Garvol plantation regaining the family's claim.
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Emily Barnes
Planta- Han
Judith
David Carroll
Emily
Turkey
Edwin Barnes
Dan Raynor
David
Garvol
Davey
Barly
Dan
Aubrey
Chad
Martan Sims
Dark Future chapter reflections and late night plans
Emily and Judith discuss risk, independence, and future prospects as Judith urges time, while Emily weighs Elston life, a business course, and a possible marriage path amid a tense winter in Raynor’s house. The scene threads personal desire with social constraints and looming choices.
Birthday picnic honors Mrs. Betty Hatcher at Lovers Leap
Mr and Mrs J B Hatcher host a birthday picnic for Mrs Betty Hatcher to celebrate her ninety one years. Guests include Drew Perdue Daniels Thelma and Virginia Noel Robert Noel Jr George Lanchester Delma Lowe and other friends who traveled to Lovers Leap on Sunday.
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Drew Perdue
Daniels
J. B. Hatcher
R. R. Noel
Thelma
Virginia Lee Noel
Robert Noel Jr
George Lanchester
Delma Lowe
Mr. Hatcher
Betty Hatcher
Funeral Services Set For Tony Raso Today
Funeral services will be held at St Frances De Sales Catholic Church at 2 o clock for Tony Raso aged 48 who died yesterday afternoon after a four week illness from a heart ailment. Rev Father John Halpin will officiate and burial will follow under the direction of the local funeral home.
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St. Frances de Sales Catholic ‘Church
John Halpin
Tony Raso
Bailey Rites Set For Mount Tabor Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Ala media Bailey 57 of Mount Tabor will be held at Mount Tabor Church at 2 PM. Burial follows in Mount Tabor Cemetery. The piece notes a stablehand age reference and mentions the National Tuberculosis Association in fragmentary form.
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Bailey
Mount Tabor
Alamedia Bailey
National Tuberculosis Association
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