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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
2
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Columbus report says William H. Taft captured every county’s delegates in Ohio Republican primaries except Harding areas, with 4 at large and 22 district delegates for Taft to Chicago. Foraker influence reduced in Cuyahoga, while Knox counties showed solid Taft support and Republican congress nominees favored Taft in most districts.
The House yesterday passed two bills and the third was amended in the Senate. House bill No. 1 relates to license expirations and goes to Governor Dawson for approval. An engrossed substitute for Senate bill No. 16 on normal schools and diplomas is concurred by the House. House bill No. 13 on West Virginia University also receives Senate concurrence. The three measures will be presented to the governor for signature.
Farmers in the Southwest are encouraged by growing farm values and offered affordable opportunities to relocate. The Rock Island Frisco Lines promise low costs for settlers seeking a better location, with free literature and assistance to energetic applicants.
Valentine's Day in Grafton is highlighted with stock of valentines from mild to humorous, lovers and pranks, and notes on the ancient origins of the holiday. The piece also profiles Okey Hefner's candidacy for sheriff, praising his local roots, work history in B&O shops, and service to the city.
President Roosevelt replies to claims that he used federal patronage to aid Secretary Taft. In a letter to William Dudley Foulke he calls the accusations false and malicious and details appointments made since last March, noting nonpartisan posts and more Democrats in diplomatic service. He explains sources for southern appointments and defends his independent inquiries.
A debates on civil service reform and presidential influence unfold as officials defend appointments and deny coercion. The letter outlines post office decisions in Ohio, Wanamaker and Waltherbee cases, and asserts no forced support for candidates, while the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen prepares a grand ball in Brinkman hall for February 18 drawing rail workers from nearby cities.
Pal mer Sydney and Dan Sayres, both colored, were held to the grand jury today on the charge of murdering John W. Walker, colored, an employee of the Kelly Axe Factory, whose naked body was found mutilated on the Kanawha and Michigan tracks Sunday morning. Also small real estate ad notes for sale near Thornton, WVA.
William L. Browning of Browning-Hamilton Co returns from New York with a spring line of ladies and gents furnishings to be displayed soon. He will unveil dress items in the spring trade at the Browning-Hamilton Co. Critics note a boast about Cheops and a joking exchange with a court optimist comparing him to a 6-cent clear.
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