The Boy With Nothing Aims to Rise Despite Odds
The piece argues that the American boy has vast opportunities despite poverty. It cites rail executives Thomas Fitzgerald Henry G. Davis and Governor Dawson as examples of self-made success rooted in labor and perseverance, contrasting with Croakers who claim merit faded. It critiques high government salaries as potentially wasteful yet defends pay for top officials to attract capable talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Post
Cronkers
Merit
Excelsior
Alex. J. Cannatt
Pennsylvania
bin Orst
Clyce
Casratt
McCrey
Hoy
Hans
Wirth
Thomas Fitzgerald
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fairmont
Henry G. Davis
Wards
Dawson
George O. Sturfist
Ojo
Miinola
Prominent West Virginia Men and The Humble Beginning
A reflective piece argues that state leaders who started with little have shown how far opportunity can take a person. It notes workers like Scott, earning modest wages, and suggests current youths should seize similar chances without complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor NH. Scott
Anahitant
West Virginia
Conch
State Tax Commissioner backs county levy plan
Dillon argues for uniform state regulation of school finances while noting local districts should keep control of their own boards. He warns against displacing district boards for a single county board and favors maintaining the existing strong district governance despite overall state oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Sue
Kevin
Wourst
Harrison
Questioning Uniform School Facilities Across Counties
The passage argues against uniform salaries and facilities for schools across diverse communities and counties. It notes that some areas are highly developed while others lag, making universal building standards or equal representation in decisions unjust and impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Nike
Acho Jevy
McKinney Endorses 1 Owen 8 in West Virginia politics
Democrat McKinney praises Governor Dawson and the Republican party's reforms in West Virginia. He argues for unity in the State Senate, supports new tax laws with minor amendments, and defends the legislature against graft claims while commending the governor’s message. He critiques Democratic papers for misrepresenting conditions and urges understanding of his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
McKinney
Fairmont Times
Dawson
Fepublican Party
West Virginia
State Senate
Mr. McKinney
Panama canal work bid eyed for Oliver gain
W. J. Oliver of Nashville Tennessee, a contractor tied to the Invest bidder on the Panama canal digging contract, would stand to profit if his proposal of 1.75 per cant secures the award, despite the enormous undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Oliver
Nashville, Tenn
Panama Canal
Campaign plans and spelling disputes in local papers
The text mentions Taylor Visnen aiming for gubernatorial campaign success, editors being instructed in spelling, and a note that Vincen will not be used for governor. Mrs Finc comments that a woman could live on 48,000 per year if economical, with many able to live on smaller amounts. Floods persist in some areas despite minimal Baltimore street impact. Japanese papers note a doctor’s bean condensed milk method. a US claim to produce milk from water is dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
U United States
United States
Reformed
Re Insurance Company
New York City
New York County
Ajtenit Cour
New York
Taylor Visnen
Wulées
Vincent
Vincen
Sunny Slope Vineyard in California Tops Local Ardent Pasture
Readable bits show Sunny Slope with 1900 acres, 726 acres dedicated to farming. The text mentions Argent vineyard standing out and notes pricing hints, while references to Cincinnati Enquirer editors and spelling quips appear as stray fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Slope
California
Cincinnati Enquirer
Thieves Strike Mt Clary Chicken Farm Robbery
John Knighi reported a chicken theft at Mt Clary on Saturday night. Several fowls were stolen. Bloodhounds were requested but the search was abandoned as no arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knighi
Mt. Clary
Broaddus Landslide Locks Off Bridge Route
A landslide occurred under the bridge to Broaddus Tuesday morning, cutting off wagons carriages and access to the Institute building. The brief item notes the disruption and mentions two names or titles Sweet Melody Flour as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broaddus
Institute
Digs Ho Chiterd Appointed Administrator After Death
A court named Digs Ho Chiterd as administrator of the estate of Ra rah Daeligherty deceased with will annexed. The fund stands at $4,000 and lists Anna C and Brian a6 xarety among others as heirs or interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digs Ho Chiterd
Smeneste
Rarah Daeligherty
13R
Anna C
Brian A6
Xarety
STATE SOLONS DOWN TO WORK Continued from page one
The article lists numerous state lawmakers and staff appointments across committees and roles including attaches clerks reading clerks and sergeant at arms. It names individuals by surname and faction indicating a broad reorganization of the legislative staff and Senate appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutee
Mr. Speaker
Mosars
Staunton
Preston
Hodges
Frat Asistant
R. ©. Hughes
Reading
W. B. Parkhurst
F. A. McGrew
Charles F. Tinder
R. M. Kittle
D. Hf. Barger
T. 8. McPherson, Charles Steel, F. B. Carakadon, Iullue Scherr
J. W.williamson
I Howard Jarratt
Buzzard
B. B. Sayre
J. D. Shott
Robinson
Curtis
W. A. Strum
Meredith Ryan
J. K. Shepherd
C. Hales
Harry Hayn
H. A. Carpenter
T. C. Curtis
F. 8. Harr
Hy Jackson
A. W- Bot
Ty. H. Shannon
R. T. Wotzel
F. F. Lynch
R. H. Maxwell
Fragmentary Historic Office Roster With Many Names
A partially legible list details numerous officials clerks watchmen and assistants. The scan recalls a mid century government or institutional staff roster including sergeants librarians clerks and pages with many surnames and initials, but fragmented text limits full identification of roles and institutions.
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Tome
Associated Press
Vostotce
Clartabi
Cres
Pike Street
Charleston
Roosevelt
New Capitol
Yndes Savings Bank & Trust Co
Oliver
Don
Baltimore Street
Glen Bir
Ome
Solons
Holrayd
du ™Eld
Strickling
Bilis
Brammer
Blallings
Naylor
McCoy
Wood
Hardy
Kuy
Endall
Mesers Smith
Rome
Patt
Parsony
Strothers
Allen Masale
Gaburn
Stone
Shepherd
Shafer
Bhumway
Star- Hinge
Wells
Strader
Hays
Mackay
Frank Hoo
Harry Jarratt
Herman Pyle
Norris Starke
Brown Trunlaw
Carl Lilly
John Morrie
Wilber Fisher
Clyde Grasn
Richard Houston
Joan Rays
Hancock
Santrack
Harry F. Morris
Mles Sadie Michel‘bers
J. A. Ripley
George T. Gouhorn
R. N. Mathes
Senate
Ayer
Une
Home Bank For Savings
Clarksburg, W. VA
Savings Bank
John L. Ruhl
Frank
Gaylord
M. J. Francis
James T. Drody
Onahier
J. W. Tracsy
John Koblegard
W. T. Byrd
M. J. Francie
John H. Cliford
P. H. Koblegard
ZB. Péck
Alvin Cummins
Phil Waters
Hubert Williamson
Rye
George Wenta
Feng Bihaldaser
Wiki
Cobun
H. 8
Hotkey
Froa
Hen Criskroom Jeepers
Georah
Dame
Wildun Dehner
Ain Anderson
Robert Thoralins
Suaurerapheca
Ey ‘Schrader
Hemer Gray Ang i Davis
Hugh le
W. Be Mulling
Engruselse
Slerke
W. L. Howghner
SO ‘W. Phillip
Frank BE. Waterman and
Harden
Burke & Burke
West Pike St
THE
United Woolen Mills CO
Pike ST
Clarksburg
W. VA
Parkersburs
Charieaton
Clarksburg Brewing Company
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