Riley’s nomination blamed on dirty trick by McGraw group
The Clarksburg Telegram features scorn for Riley’s nom as a dirty trick by Ross McGraw and allies, while critiquing local gossip about public figures. It also prints Taylor county’s complete financial statement for year ending June 30, 1906, and comments on Mt Lake Park Chautauqua advertising, WV newspapers, and Democratic politics with a note on a New York rally and warning to readers.
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Clarksburg
Riley
Ross McGraw
John
McManus
Charley Ross
Ann
Taylor County
Mountain Lake Park
Chautauqua Association
Association
Chautauqua
Oakland
West Virginia
Plevious: Longtime resident protested bridge plans
The passage presents Plevious as one of the county’s oldest residents, whose name oddly does not appear on tax and assessor records. It questions his tax status and implies his opposition to the new bridge project, noting his historic contributions to the country.
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Esomeas
Editorial critique and political rumors in West Virginia press
A critical note on local bridge work being withdrawn with a future plan to resume, while political maneuvering is analyzed. McGraw's Grafton Literary Bureau letters praise Senator Elkins and accuse Democrats, claiming Elkins mostly votes with Republicans, with calls to publish more voting records.
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McGraw
Grafton Literary Bureau
Washington
West Virginia
Fairmont Times
Senator Elkins
Panama Canal
Elkins
Senator Bailey
Texas
Government backing for good roads and rural mail service
The article praises government focus on highway improvement alongside the rural free delivery system. It notes 36000 rural carriers travel nine hundred thousand miles daily, aiming to cover over a million miles. It endorses national, state, and county support for roads and reports on ongoing gas exploration in the county with a new company forming to widen beyond the known supplies.
Hon J Hop Woods in Democratic bid for Congress
In Philippi the Hon J Hop Woods is praised as brainy and a top stump speaker and lawyer, admired by the Kingwood Argus. The Parkersburg State Journal questions punishing him with a loss, noting Barbour County confidence and hints of party plans and declined bids in the district.
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J. Hop Woods
Philippi
Kingwood Argus
Parkersburg State Journal
Barbour County
J. Hop
Railroad 1000 Mile Tickets Slated From September First
General Manager D B Martin of the Baltimore and Ohio announces 1000 mile tickets for $20 will go on sale September 1. Transfers allowed and valid for a year, usable on B&O lines east of the Ohio River, parts of Reading, Central of New Jersey, and Lehigh Valley. Other railroads announce similar programs to stay competitive. The piece notes additional regional developments and local civic involvement by Taylor county teachers and Sentinel readers.
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D. B. Martin
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio River
Reading Railroad
Central of New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Maryland
Governor Dawson Opposes the Two Cent Fare Bid
Wheeling West Virginia August 25 Governor Dawson flatly opposes a two cent per mile railroad passenger fare. He argues the move would burden smaller railroads and is untimely. He hinted he would veto any 2 cent fare passed by the Legislature next winter.
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Dawson
Wheeling
W. Va
Daweon
West Virginia
Leven
Clarkeburg
William M. Kincaid
Marshall County
O. & Me Kinney
Marion
Ayer Family Reports Pleasant Minnesota Visit
Mr and Mrs B Ayer return from attending the National En campment of the GAR in Minnesota. They praise the twin cities and the north west land. Mrs M J Jaco and granddaughters Misses Mary and Esther Marshall of McMechen WV are visiting relatives in Grafton for a [illegible continuation].
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B Ayer
Minnesota
GAR
Twin Cities
North Westland
M. J. Jaco
Mary and
Esther Marshall
McMechen
W. Va
Grafton
The Better Way Cough Remedy Recount
The passage describes throat irritation and persistent coughing. A cough mixture is used to ease the irritation for a time, signaling a temporary relief pattern.
Scott's Emulsion touted as cough and cold cure
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion for curing colds and soothing sore throats. It claims to drive out inflammation, build up weakened tissues, and nourish the body to restore strength, addressing sore throat, cough, bronchitis, and related ailments.
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Scott
Free Scott & Bowne address on education standards
A public address extols higher educational standards in Stas and the noble role of teachers. The speaker urges better salaries to reflect the profession's value and argues that higher pay will improve outcomes for students in free schools and the common school course.
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Educa
Stas
New Oil Company Formed by M Ramy and McGraw
A new oil company the Merne Oil and Gas Company of Gratton is chartered to acquire land in Taylor Marion and Herries counties and operate for oil and gas in West Virginia. John Z. McGraw of Gratton is sole prime stockholder with most shares. capital $50,000, $5,000 paid, stockholders include A W Weeder CR Durbin and J Howard Cather all of Gratton.
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John Z. McGraw
Gratton
Lande
Taylor, Marion
Herriesrison
Weel Virginia
John T. McGraw
A. & Weeder CR
Durbin
J. Howard Cather
Graftom
Young attorney Friedman opens practice in city
Frederick T Friedman recently admitted to the Taylor County bar and starting law practice in the McGraw building attends West Virginia University where he served as editor of The Atheneum. He is praised as scholarly and moral by the local paper as he begins his legal career.
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Taylor County
Friedman
F. Friedman
Grastone High School
Irvimint University
Wat
Fridman
The
Athenseum
West Virginia University
Ric Friedman
Frederick T
McGraw Building
Court House
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