City Democrats Discouraged in Grafton Leadership Confusion
City Democrats in Grafton show disarray as leaders argue over a possible city ticket or endorsement of the Citizen's movement. Mayor Kenny hints at not seeking another nomination, while talk of Charley Straub as a candidate circulates. Republicans prepare for a general convention next Tuesday at the courthouse amid a still open Citizens vote search.
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Grafton
Ueket
Moses
Kenny
Charley Straub
Court House
Cooper primary election bill faces turbulent House vote
Charleston dispatch reports the Cooper primary election bill remains in the House with strong support from judiciary, led by Delegate B. R. Kingsley. Cooper seeks to extend a statewide primary scheme, proposing an assembly of delegates to form party platforms, despite prior political setbacks and a contested run for prosecuting attorney.
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Charles Brooks Smith
Charleston
W. Va
Cooper
Committee On Judiciary
B. R. Kingsley
Wood
John T. Cooper
Miss Lizzie Gainujagger Taken To City Hospital
Miss Lizzie Gainujagger, long seriously afflicted, was today taken back to the city hospital where she had recently been treated for relief from her condition.
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Lizzie Gainujagger
Atlantic City Mass White Waitress Arrival Sparks Tension
A Boston train delivered 250 waitresses to Atlantic City hotels replacing Black waiters, causing consternation among Black residents. Officials predict many Black waiters will lose jobs as hotels may recruit white staff, potentially shifting the city's political balance long held by Black residents.
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Atlantic City
Boston
Ministers 10 Bet Low Rates on Rail Travel
Inter state commerce commission and railroad officials rule that a duly ordained minister is entitled to reduced rail rates under any circumstance even if not actively serving in a church. Move follows repeal of a previous policy and debate over evangelists and missionaries not tied to a church. Senator W C Grimes backs a bill to abolish schol trustees and let district boards appoint teachers, citing trustees’ poor fit to select staff.
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Interstate Commerce, Commission ,and Railroad
Publc
Inter-State Commerce Commission
W. C. Grimes
Marshall County
Boards of Education
Country
Four Cremated In ToUsh Fire Fatal Pa. Home Blaze
Four Kendall children aged 11, 7, 4, and 2 perished in a Dunbar Pa. fire that destroyed A. M. Kendall’s Bryson Hill home. Parents, injured, escaped by leaping from a second story window after futile attempts to reach the children. gas stove is suspected as the cause. The scene near Pittsburg, Jan 2. Browning Hamilton Pre-Inventory Sale ad notes, with dancing school tonight.
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Pitsburg
Jan
A. M. Kendall
Bryson Hill
Dunbar
Earl Kendall
Pearl Kendall
Anna Kendall
Glass Plant Roasted Over Glass Workers Conflict
A regional paper critiques the Gratton window Glass Company saga detailing public concerns about mismanagement, union influence, and failed stock subscriptions. It notes workers demanded higher wages amid a low business climate and reports rival plants in Clarksburg and Point Marion.
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Gratton Window Glass Company
Grafton Window Glass, Company
Grafton
Window Glass Workers’ Union
Glass Workers
Clarksburg
Point Marion
Huntington's New Charter Signed in Huntington
Charles Brooks Smith reports Governor Dawson signed the Huntington charter in Charleston on 28 with Cabell county delegation and Huntingtonians present. The document's size caused a daylong enrollment effort and the pen was presented by the Huntington delegation marking a shift from prior municipal governance.
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Charles Brooks Smith
Charelston
Jai
Dawson
Cabell County
Senate
House
Huntington
Brownsville Question Settlement Bill Drafted
Washington January 27 Senate leaders draft a bill to settle the Brownsville question. It provides for a commission of general officers to review re enlistment applications by discharged black soldiers. Commission findings go to the War department for review before final action. If no link to the Brownsville affair is found, the applicant is restored to service. The bill has not yet been made public.
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Washington
Senate
Brownsville
Foraker
War Department
Children Are Born Liars says Wisconsin professor
In Chicago on January 28 Prof RE V O Shea of Wisconsin University argued that all children are born liars. He cited four of his own children who he says are as big Mars as any, noting a child colors explanations and parents should consider this nature.
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Chicago
RE. V., O'Shea
Wisconsin University
Extraordinary Casino Nights With Tselle Maye Fowler Show
At Casino Three Nights the program features Tselle Maye Fowler & Co in a comedy sketch "Jack the Hugger" with Mise Fowler, a noted young actress, performing singing dancing and comedy. The lineup also includes a rapid drawing act of marine views, Mr Lee Barth as a mimic, an illustrated song "Gypsy Ann" and new moving pictures.
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Tselle Maye Fowler & Co
Jack the Hugger
Nate
Mise Fowler
Lee Barth
Dinletttian
Gypsy Ann
Conductor Robbed by Three Men in Morgantown
In Morgantown last night a street car conductor who was on his way home was held up and robbed by three men. The assailants restrained him and escaped with possession of his belongings. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
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Morgantown
Denial Shuts Down Rumor Of Nonunion Glago Plant
rumors circulated among Grafton window glass workers that the East End plant might start Sunday with nonunion labor. W A Loar, president of Grafton Window Glass, emphatically denied the plan saying the plant would not be run open and the rumor is false. Local union leaders and workers discussed wage rates and union solidarity as cited by a Kansas union official.
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Grafton Window Glass Company
Sentinel
Charles Heathcote
Fredonia
Kansas
Grafton
East End
W. R. Loar
Katheryn McGraw and Hugh Magen Wed at St Augustine
The wedding of Miss Katheryn McGraw of Latrobe Street and Mr. Hugh Magen of Weston took place at 6 am Wednesday in St. Augustine Catholic Church. Rev. John McEligott officiated. Mrs. Hagen and Miss Panjsey Flanagan attended the bride. Thomas Magen assisted the groom. The couple planned a honeymoon in Chicago and western cities. The Sentinel offers best wishes for their happiness and prosperity. The Woman's Music Club thanks contributors to the production of America and its mothers for their help with the children’s pageant.
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Katheryn McGraw
Hugh Basen
Weston
St. Augustine’ Catholic Church
Hagen
Kate McGraw
Latrobe Street
Panjsey Flanagan
New Castle
Whos Who In Charleston At Present Session At State Capitol
Charleston January 28 One unusual feature is James Black of Wayne County asking the Legislature to grant seven slaves set free by Lincoln for 7000 dollars. The petition reviews grievances, cites constitutions and acts, and recalls bygone days as it moves through the lawmakers. The piece notes Senator David Smith of Cabell as a vocal, powerful figure, a railroad engineer by trade and a leader among the Moral Uplift faction. It describes questions over appointing game and fish wardens, mentions ex-Senator James Hensley of Mason County as a preferred candidate, and comments on other state inquiries into Romney school management and the State Geologist. The piece also covers the prohibition fight, with Williams’ resolution favored by judiciary and debated in the Senate, and reports on plans for a tuberculosis sanatorium site not yet accepted.
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Charles Brooks Smith
Charleston
James Black
Wayne County
Lincoln
West Virginia
Black
Virgil Lewis
David Smith
Cabell
William Jennings Bryan
David
Arnold Scherr
Smith
Cabell County
Senate
Sandow
Jacob Ritz
Bermuda
Casey
Mudville
Huntington
James Hensley
Mason County
Izzack Walton
James Hebsley
Faes
Moundsville
Alanew
Wheeling Intelligencer
Romney Deaf and Dumb School
I. C. White
White
Williams
Committee On Judiciary
J. Smith
Model House League
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Huntington's
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Wisconsin
W. A. Loar
Hugh Hagen
Woman's Music Club
America
Ges Nesric
Holly
Levi P. Morton
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