First to Enlist He Enlists Again
Colonel Jackson Arnold lauds Taylor as the first man to enlist and the first to reenlist in the state police. Taylor serves as official automobile mechanic and pilot for Company B in Mingo county, known for keeping the big Buick ready. He is also an avid photographer and motion picture follower, taking scenes in his spare time. The department began with a brief enlistment period, and Taylor was the first on the roster, reenlisting after two years.
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Jackson Arnold
Taylor
Mingo County
Company Bs
J. R. Brockus
Sam
Sergeant Taylor
Department of Public Aafury
Constabulary
Imperial Valley’s Flood Threat Met by Engineering Hope
The Imperial Valley, reclaimed from a desert by irrigation, faces flood risk as the Colorado River fills a silting bedrock levee system. Engineers warn five years remain before levees fail. plans call for check dams, reservoirs, and hydroelectric power to tame floods and irrigate two billion acres of desert land into productive gardens.
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Imperial Valley
California
Mexico
Gulf of California
Gulf
Colorado River
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Rocky Mountains
State Police Record Shows Busy West Virginia Unit
The record of arrests and fines by Company B of the West Virginia State Police covers January 1, 1921 to August 15. Capt. J. R. Brockus commands the western Mingo county unit since mid February. Total arrests reached 542 with fines and costs totaling 1, 69.22 5466 and 1 69.22 respectively. Major crimes include 22 murders 26 robberies 4 attempted murders 1 rape 1 attempted rape 15 shooting with intent to kill 11 unlawful shooting 17 pistol carrying 3 dynamiting property 12 desertion from the U S army 53 martial law violations 69 prohibition violations 68 gambling and other offenses. Four out of state fugitives were captured. Leading arrestees were Private Jep D. Watts 43 Private Charles C. Ward 41 Private Doc Rose 36.
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West Virginia
United States Army
Jep D. Watts
Charles C. Ward
Doc Rose
Seven Outlaws Caught in Mingo County Raid
In a McDowell County sweep police arrested seven men charged with shooting at Mohawk and burning the War Eagle Coal Co tipple last May. Operatives raided a Gilbert Creek bungalow, six arrests occurred, one suspect found hidden in a papered closet. Names include Kenneth Gravely John Cline Lawler Cline James Mounta Sam Mounts Noah Lee and W M Scarbery.
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Mingo County
Severium
Mohawk
McDowell County
Eagly Coal Co
Gilbert Creek
Kenneth Gravely
John Cline
Lawler Cline
James Mounta
Sam Mounts
Noah Lee
W. M. Scarberry
The Spirit of Courtesy in a Nursery governess tales
A magazine piece recounts two small children who never forget manners. Teddie struggles with oversized overshoes and frequent tumbles, yet stays cheerful. Bessie and Toddie display instinctive courtesy, as Thad notes thanks are due to kind acts. The anecdote ends with a child thanking Mr Wooster for laying her egg.
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Everybody's Magazine
Teddie
Bessie
Thad
Mr. Wooster
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Jas. W. Strider
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H. C. Marten
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E. E. Billmyer
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Shepherdstown, W. VA
Geo. M. Knott
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G. W. Hoffman
P. R. McQuirkin
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J. D. Muldoon
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G. B. Hughes
Morgan
G. E. Hughes
B. F. Langdon
G. W. Shall
Chas. R. Langdon
M. O. Rouss
R. C. Rissler
J. D. Getzendanner
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Imposing Record
Stisching
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Fe le
New York
Jefferson County Telephone Company
Charles Town
Wala
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