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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
2
The State Administration claims victory as McDermott is chosen president of the Senate signaling a favorable outcome for current governance. The report covers political maneuvering, cabinet confidence, and anticipated legislative direction in Charleston.
The January report details Joseph H McDermott of Morgantown elected president of the senate and C L Topping named clerk of the senate. James Seaman of Jackson chosen speaker. Mont Topping lauded for securing the clerkship. Marshall and Forman competed in a tight senate race with Forman briefly leading on the final ballots. Swisher signals McDermott victory boosts Swisher’s governor prospects for 1920.
The opening of the senate sees Senator Kidd preside as oldest member until president is chosen while in the house French Have and Gimer preside for the speaker election Both Democrats from same county described as a historic coincidence. A Democratic slate was presented at the capitol with Speaker John A Preston Clerk John Capello Sergeant H W Starcher Door keeper D F Yooler. Five Democrats remain in the senate with two present, observers note limited action.
The Baptist Banner, long published at Huntington and later Clarkeburg, has relocated to Parkersburg and is now printed by the State Journal Company. Rev J D Simmons remains editor and proprietor. Also noted are local illness reports, a death in nearby Glenwood, and a District Court bankruptcy notice for Thomas Tibbets and Walter L Tibbets of Gratton.
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