Beveridge Defends States' Rights Against Calhoun Critics
The speech argues that local self-government must not be sacrificed to preserve national power. Beveridge warns against using states rights to shield selfish interests and urges adherence to the whole nation's welfare, citing Lincoln and Washington as guiding examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Calhoun
Grant
Haan
Lincoln
Washington
Wialesman
Truckle
Andy
Public debate over investigations and reputations in state affairs
The article critiques prevailing attitudes toward the Hutson trial and state institution probes. It condemns premature judgments and notes media bias while describing a legislative investigation that lacks strict time or funding limits. It highlights public scrutiny, financial burdens on taxpayers, and calls for balanced, evidence-based inquiry.
Work the Roads and Road Overseer Duties
A call to action for road surveyors and overseers stressing the public good in maintaining county roads. It argues neglect harms communities, compares highway welfare to railroads, and warns that traffic stoppages from floods threaten service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaga
Trafic
Baltimore & Ohio
Repair the rough winter roads by June to ease travel
The writer laments deep mud and rough roads that wreck wagons, injure drivers, and tire horses. They urge immediate roadwork with machines to smooth surfaces, aiming to finish by June 1 for summer use and a final touch in fall to endure winter. The piece calls it criminal negligence to delay repairs.
Prosperity Across West Virginia Cities This Spring
Reports from Elkins Grafton Fairmont Parkersburg Huntington Charleston and others describe vast building growth and rising demand for housing. Industrial and commercial activity signals real prosperity with many dwellings under construction and employers expanding, inviting broad public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Grafton
Fairmont
Parkersburg
Huntington
Charleston
Clarksburg
Death of Rev J D Simmons Noted in State Baptists
The Rev J D Simmons has died, leaving thousands in sorrow across the state who knew him well. He was a highly respected Baptist minister, remembered for his forceful preaching and deep service to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Simmons
Mr. Simons
Okie man of God passes. editors express grief
The obituary notes the passing of a Baptist church leader, respected for his service and vows of greater usefulness. Editors of the Telegram mourn his loss, citing a crown of righteousness awaiting him from the righteous judge. Separate items mention agitation in Charleston for a new federal building and Robert Shuttleworth traveling to New Martinsville for Fairmont Coal Co. business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuieram
Okie
Tal
Charleston
Robert Shuttleworth
New Martinsville
Fairmont Coal Company
The Reason Why In An Old Newspaper Fragment
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a discussion about advertisements and employment in a newspaper. The text mentions a man and the odds of him having an advertisement or a job, but the passage is garbled and leaves the core claim unresolved.
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Woo
Hans
WL Gerperr
Whee
Abegciated Press
Cicero
Wel
Vane Tig
Mary
Abunet Tervestigpatton
Parkersbere -Seetine
Alexander Shaw Hutson
Col. Matson
Hog
Col. Hutson
Sentinel
J.D. Simmons
Ayer
Main Street
Obuls Hardware
Bee Tren
The
Rhodes
Guaranty Loan and
Odd Fellows Building
Clarksburg, W
Mectim
Clarkeburg
Lemmest
the United Woolen Mills CO
Lda
Hymen Teel
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust
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