Grafton Eagle born 1878 reshapes Taylor county court seat
In Taylor County at a March 19 1878 town election magistrate J M R Johnson won mayoral office. Council members elected included William L Grant Alexander Shaw Granville E Jarvis John M King and A H Thayer with John W Deck joining the Grafton Independent Board of Education. A petition to relocate the county seat from Pruntytown to Grafton sparked debate, with supporters citing savings and growth and opponents warning of costs and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. R. Johnson
William L. Grant
Alexander Shaw
Granville E. Jarvis
John M. King
A. H. Thayer
John W. Deck
Grafton
Grafton Eagle
Ward R. Cole
Latrobe Street
Louis ‘Hechmer
Pruntytown
John W. Batson
James W. Burdett
John Warder
Taylor County
West Virginia
Legislature of
Boards of Supervisors
Taylor
S. A. Harter
Moses W. Kincaid
Henry Leuthke
Nathan H. Means
S. P. McCormick
John Miller
Martin Miller
Nathan H. Poe
Thomas A. Reed
Andrew Shroyer
J. H. Smallwood
Williamsport
Machines and men: debate over industrial progress
The piece argues that mechanization boosts employment rather than destroys it, citing historical data on U S labor participation from 1870 to 1900 and commentary by industry observers. It discusses rising living standards, broader goods, and the pace of mechanization, contrasting regional trends and noting continued debate on technology's impact.
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Jos
Hidelig “Intelligencer
National Association of Manufacturers
United States
Soudey
HW. van Deventer
Natal
Michigeny
Terms Without War Worth Trying Before Guns Sound
A fragment reflecting on potential peaceful terms before major conflict. The speaker cites ideas of amicable settlements as possible yet questioned by circumstance. The quote references Lenin and the looming threat of war, noting urgency yet doubt.
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Lenin
Pittsburgh Markets Slow Demand on Produce and Livestock
Pittsburgh markets report slow produce demand with weak prices. Apples and potatoes show dull activity across regions including West Virginia Maryland New Jersey and Chippewas. Livestock: hog and cattle supplies steady with varied prices by weight class. calves sheep and ewes also showing stable to modest price ranges.
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Pittsburgh
U. 8
Pa. Dept
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia and Mary
Land Cobblers
Western showdown at Phantom Ranch stirs hiring of deputies
In Arigapa, Lorena Hamilton vigil duties for Uncle George Brazee unfold as talks at the Phantom ranch edge toward rustler suppression. Shot Rogers is named to lead the fighting men with Dan Quail and Jess Buckner among hires, while Brazee negotiates titles and pay with local cowhands.
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Sally
George
Jerry
Lorena
Sal
George Brazee
Bally Gal
Rogers
Concha
Kentucky
Sally Brazee
Jerry Dale
Kel
Lorena Hamilton
Misail River
Bally
Phantom Ranch
Howdy
Mia
Brazee
Young
Roger
Mias Lorena
Monarch
Dale
Stnopsis
Arigapa
George Brazve
Dan Quail
Tom Hogan
Smoky Joe Snyder
Jess Buckner
Dink Hobart
Mr. Brazee
Jasper Peters
George Bragee
Len
Peters
Jasper
Blanco
Rogera
Shot
Quail
Buckner
Hobart
Phoenix
Johnson
Roosevelt
Fragmented text hints at postwar foreign policy notes
The readable fragments reference Poland and discussions between Adolf Hitler and other officials. The garbled material suggests a report on postwar diplomacy or wartime negotiations, noting earlier conferences and ongoing peace efforts without clear details or dates.
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Adolpf Hitler
Poland
Terms Without War
A Cumberland Times piece argues a peaceful postwar settlement is possible. British leaders across parties pursue a table talks approach to satisfy havens needs, avoid war costs, and share gains, while warning Hitler’s demands skew toward German recovery.
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Versailles
Hitler
Final approval given to equipment contracts
The PWA regional offices in Chicago approved equipment purchases for the Taylor County Board of Education totaling 18 069.17 from four firms. American Seating to supply 1 000 movable chairs Lyons Metal Products 25 steel locker robes 558 steel lockers 10 steel trucks 420 wire baskets B Presser 1 076 auditorium chairs 618 tablet armchairs Parsons Souders 84 steel folding chairs 2 steel storage cabinets for Grafton High School music and physical education rooms.
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PWA
Chicago
Taylor County Board of Education
American Seating Company
Lyons Metal Products Company
B. Presser Company
Parsons- Souders Company
New Grafton High School
Thanksgiving Date Debate Sparks Plymouth Protest
Plymouth selectmen object to presidential calendar changes and insist on observing Thanksgiving on the traditional fast Thursday in November. The five officials, diverse in origin, argue the earlier date would disrupt local harvest traditions and the cranberry industry.
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Plymouth
England
Ireland
Fatal Accident in Moundsville Tops Local News
Ten year old Dorothy Dornan died after being struck by a truck on August 6. The incident marks the county’s fourth traffic death of the year. The article also notes political discussion about upcoming elections and potential retirements among several senators, including Donahey and Hale, with interest on Senator Johnson’s status.
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Moundsville
Dorothy Dornan
Donahey
Ohio
Hale
R.me
Joe Johnson
Fae
Logan Fears Continued From Page One Election
Logan Logarr predicts the chief executive will stay hands off major senatorial campaigns. Johnson Facts notes defeat as the article warns against reflexive risk taking. It cautions that someone who has burned fingers before will not easily plunge into the fire.
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Logan
Logarr
Johnson
PSC Permits Continued From Page One
The commission approved a continued permit process in hearings, with its West Virginia Transportation Company to supply adequate bus service. It stated the public in affected communities would retain similar mail, express and milk transport. Mail would move via motor vehicle star routes and express by scheduled trucks.
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Elkins
Adrain Junction
Buckhannon
Tygart Junction
Clarksburg
Burnsville
Baltimore and
Onio
Western Maryland
Grafton
Weston
Pick
PSC
Page One Road
West Virginia Transportation Company
Star
Prac
Bayley warns on old bridge danger for heavy trucks
Bayley cautions that the South Grafton bridge is unsafe for heavy trucks despite permitting automobile traffic. He states the court will likely act if warnings are ignored, potentially leading to closure to all traffic, a measure that would burden the public.
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Cours
Bayley
South Grafton
Jess
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Flemington
J.gallard
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Luis Escobar
Revolutorial
Cumberland Times
Pareo
Twentieth Century
Talon Reg
Thlon Inc
Favish
Ment
Fairmont
Main St
Union Brokerage Inc
Marion
Payloe
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