Grafton News Briefs On Weather And Politics
Report on last night’s rain dampening plans for a streetcar upgrade in Grafton and a note that Gov. Dawson appointed four ex governors Fleming McCorkle Atkinson and White to West Virginia’s Jamestown exposition delegation. Editorial clash over national leadership and Greenbrier county crime sentencing sparks criticism of lawlessness and fear.
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Dawson
West Virginia
Fleming
McCorkle
Atkinson
White
Greenbrier
Morgantown Chronicle
Bryan Addresses Irish London Club Audience
The Honorable W J Bryan spoke to a large crowd at the Irish London Club yesterday amid cordial reception. He sought to please Irish listeners without offending English hosts, while one English paper criticized his speech as hollow platitudes rather than deep.
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W. J. Bryan
Free Silver Statesman
Bryan
Parkersburg offers free pencils paper to public school children
Parkersburg plans to furnish not only text books but also free pencils and paper and all necessary supplies to public school children. The move, praised by the Wheeling News, sets a bright example for other cities and towns in the state.
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Parkersburg
Wheeling News
Parkersburg Sentinel Praises Free School Books Policy
The Parkersburg Sentinel lauds the Morgantown Chronicle report on state public school matters and notes a recent educational meeting with the State Superintendent. It urges reform of Sunday practice by young men loitering on Main Street, urging church attendance or quieter loafing spots, and mentions the Parkersburg girl who killed herself amid concerns over Grafton Inver.
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Sentinel
Main
Ciutch
Parkersburg
Educators Meet at Morgantown Adopt Education Demands
At Morgantown the two day educational convention adopted a set of resolutions urging longer rural school terms to eight months, higher salaries, and rural school consolidation. It supports high schools in all localities, provisional life certificates for certain graduates, increased normal school funding, and uniform degree standards with provisional certificates for graduates meeting training requirements. The group also backs stronger state university ties and a state board of education. H. Barnes, stenographer, reported from Philippi.
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Morgantown
Herehal
Department of Education
University
Eystem
State Board OF Education
Superintendent of Free Schools
Senator Elkins Seeks Best Tax Law During Charleston Visit
Senator Elkins tours Charleston addressing public questions and pledging Republican resolve on tax reform. He notes ongoing efforts to reduce taxation, acknowledges imperfection, and promises future changes as needed. He cites recent assessments as raising overall property burdens, affecting small property owners and urging broader tax relief.
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Elkins
Charleston
Republican Party
Preston Leader Critique of Local Republicans Under Scrutiny
The Preston Leader faces criticism for alleged bias and calls for reform of the county's Republicans. The writer questions editor Shaw's portrayal of the electorate and urges a fair, accurate view of local politics in Preston.
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Preston
Sha
Pre
Shaw
Elkins merchants protest extortionate freight rates
The Elkins papers urge action against Western Maryland railroad freight charges that burden local merchants, arguing no eastern outlet exists and rates hinder town growth. Grafton notes it seeks rail access too, but warns trunk-line combines block new entries, leaving competition unlikely.
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Elkins
Western Maryland Railroad
Grafton
Thame
Combine
Elsins
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