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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
7
Tennessee Representative CE Snodgrass introduces a joint resolution to amend the constitution empowering Congress to levy an income tax without violating equity and uniformity. He argues current import revenues are exhausted as trusts and capital grow, urging all national revenue sources be placed under Congress for new conditions.
John Kesley, a 55 year old Baltimore and Ohio yard clerk, shot Charles W. Galloway assistant superintendent twice after an office confrontation in Cumberland Maryland. Kesley surrendered at the courthouse claiming self defense as the dispute centered on Galloway allegedly provoking the altercation over a car tracer in the office and a prior incident involving Kesley’s father.
A Martinsburg Herald commentary argues skilled labor price increases under Republican rule raise questions about rising costs for consumers and farmers. It asserts prices rise with demand and employment, notes Democratic critics, and cites regional letters and a St Louis Photos feature on the Catskills and Star Studio relocation.
The piece recounts John D. Rockefeller born July 8 1839 in Tioga County New York to Scotch parents. It traces his rise from a farmer's son who earned a dollar from chickens to a Cleveland youth with a four dollar weekly wage, then a thousand dollar savings, partnership in a commission business, oil ventures and a refinery, leading to Standard Oil becoming a dominant corporation and his noted philanthropy to Chicago University and churches nationwide. It notes his immense influence and wealth reaching the hundreds of millions.
Attorney G. C. Baker's client receives $1,200 in cash via mail, claimed to reflect trust in Republican officials. Postreporter notes the irony as he witnesses the envelope contents and the public sentiment that supposedly accompanies conservative governance.
At Market and Fifteenth yesterday afternoon a delivery wagon dragged a rope from its tail gate across the street. A passing woman stepped on the rope and tangled others as a chain of eight people fell to the ground. The woman suffered only minor injuries. A similar incident occurred recently at Eighteenth and Main Streets.
Question Answered. Yes, August Flower is claimed to be the largest sale of any medicine to the civilized world. The ad asserts it cures indigestion and bile issues, boosts liver action, and relieves dullness and headaches. Sample bottles available at Grafton Drug & Chemical Co and Monroe Brothers in Flemington.
The third annual report of the Pennsylvania Audubon Society notes a 50 percent membership increase and broadening protection against bird millinery. It highlights youth outreach shifting fashion sentiment away from wild birds, while domestic fowl feathers replace wild plumes. The society urges universal support to preserve birds essential for insect control and food supply.
A public sale notice invites 100 men to visit a shop offering deep discounts on overcoats jackets suits cloths and wool underwear. The ad promises holiday presents with every dollar spent and appeals to provoke quick action with a closing out sale at special prices on Mackintoshes overcoats suits and related accessories. The items include hats Silk handkerchiefs umbrellas cuff links mufflers suspenders and jeans at low prices.
Local listing notes L Bernstein on Main Street in Grafton offering a bargain shop presence in West Virginia. The item highlights a storefront sale and retailer details for public notice.
Hotel Windsor in Grafton West Virginia offers a first class opportunity to run a hotel business with furniture and complete fixtures for sale. Best location and splendid trade potential advised by Hotel Windsor management. Call or address Hotel Windsor Grafton WVa for details.
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