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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
4
In Fr iday August 3 1900 amid editorials and notices the Wheeling Register quotes debate over a connecting electric car line for Grafton and West Virginia politics. It discusses Democratic tactics campaigns and figures like Ellsins McKinzy and MacCorkle, and notes Fremont and Kanawha county political shifts and a stockholders meeting for Flemington Coal.
Reported dispatches say forces moved toward Pekin to aid foreigners. European refugees in the Chinese capital were expected to reach safety as relief caravans advance.
The piece argues that the Kansas City platform and Bryan's statements foretell sweeping changes. It claims abandonment of Cuba and Philippines, withdrawal of officials, reliance on unformed government, and expansion of military and tariff reforms. It warns of vast shifts under the Democratic ticket and cites fears of imperial retreat and upheaval.
The text outlines Col Bryan's notification speech focusing on anti imperialism as a core issue. It critiques imperialism and argues against governance by imperial power, urging caution toward extending such policies in the United States and its territories.
At first inn The B&O undertakes extensive repairs and additions. A large paint shop has been erected beside the Surging shop and the carpenter shop is being expanded amid rising business. Sistecar Engines are currently in the shops for hauling and rebuilding at Canerhead News.
All summer goods will be closed out at 25 percent below cost. Call early for the best bargains ever offered to the city. The Surprise Store Main Street.
Two panthers swam from lava sea cliffs to fight a sea lion in a 80 minute clash off Avalon California. The sea lion bore deep wounds but the panthers prevailed, dragging the foxlike prey into the water as spectators counted a blood stained reef and a horse deep hole in mud.
A Chicago Post piece quotes Edward Bok on urban life draining energy and stifling creativity. It contrasts a businessman's evening overload with the restorative power of open landscapes, noting how critics and even artists debate the link between genius and economic success.
Fragmented narration describes Ann Glasgow a lawyer who supposedly set a mechanical trap to catch workmen. A workman unknowingly triggers a screw nail device anchored to the floor while discussing time and clocks. A chaotic exchange suggests confusion and hidden motives surrounding the event.
Miss Homer Morton notes progress in women’s roles across education and public life in London. She argues women teachers threaten male dominance in schools and urges a wage leveling in industrial labor. The Daily Mail cites her view that more workers does not always depress wages and cites artificial restrictions as a key factor.
O'Connell faces a crowd at Tipperary as would-be horse thieves try to pull his carriage away. Declaring the men to do so at their own heads, he boxes them back with humor. Crowd cheers him as a hero, while Donahoe's Maga notes the scene.
Geo W Tor announces a first class transfer wagon service for baggage and depot transfers and general hauling by dray or wagon. Hechime and associates advertise funds for auction on July 27 1900 with cheap terms for members. Grafton Building and Loan Association promotes auction funding.
Miss Appalonia Walter returned home Monday after a brief stay in Marion last week. Farmers report a very short hay crop in many sections. Mrs Lizzie Scott improves after a serious accident a few weeks ago. Hon Warren B Kittle spoke at Locust Grove last Saturday. President McKinleys remarks on Brother Denny draw strong reactions. We favor forming a correspondence union for the paper. John Poling, who died in Fairmont last week, was laid to rest at Mt Morris. A son of Jos Cline, killed in Fairmont mines, was buried at Mt Peasant. Rev C Warman officiated.
The apple crop outlook is poor with much fruit fallen and maturity quality low. J Hagans of Thornton was in Grafton on business Saturday. Lawrence Snider and sister and L W Annon attend the Grattan school examination this week. Misses Vallie and Laura Powell of East Liverpool visit their grandfather Isaac Powell and relatives. they will return home Saturday. Demoss and Current finished cutting Wolf timber and will move their mill to Evansville next week.
Notice of a special stockholders meeting at No 2 Broadway Low Manhattan New York on Wednesday September 5 at 2 PM to consider resolutions to increase capital stock from 2 five hundred thousand to 2 000 000 with 40 000 shares more of like type valued at 100 per share. Dated July 11 2000. JOSEPH E DREDDING President SIMPSON Vice President LEAVITY Secretary.
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