Politicians and Their Pay Sparks London Editorial Banter
In July 18 edition The Standard criticizes William Jennings Bryan for saying he cannot live on 12000 a year and jokes about his wealth from lectures. It argues politics is a fair profession but not a short road to affluence, noting Bryan’s shifts between public service and earnings.
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London
The
Standard
William Jenninge Bryan
Bryan
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Early Grafton history told in brief notes
A fragmentary historical sketch covers 1850 to 1854 in Grafton. It notes the Virginia legislature chartering a railroad from Three Forks Creek to Parkersburg, construction by Drexler and McGee, early stonework for machine shops, land surveys by Luzadder, first houses by North Western Railway, and the Baltimore and Ohio station enabling material delivery. It mentions Market Bros sawmill, brick yard beginnings, and contractors like Joe Mercer and Musself.
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John Graham
McManimon
Doonan
Barton
Statton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Fetterman
Grafton
Kate Beas Jey
Sam Houston
Will Freeman
Menifee
Alexhaw
William Graham
Peter McManimon
Moon
Turner
Z. A. Suively
Virginia
Three Fork Creek
Parkersburg
James Wahein
Moses Lusadder
Latrobe Street
Bluemont Cemetery
Luzadder Street
Tower
North Western Railroad Company
Generaluperintendent Burton
Mr. Pilson
Princeipal Pattern
James Whalen
Stone Mason
Isaac Burton
Osborne
Sam
Todd
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Market Bros
Layoff Announced for Monongah Division Shop Work
The Monongah Division cuts affect not more than 45 men, with 25 laid off in the Grafon shops and 20 at other points. Officials say the reduction aims to fit payroll to the July 1 appropriation and is not due to wartime scarcity of work or shortages in the Monongah division.
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Grafton
Water Work Improvements Delayed by Heavy Rains
Heavy rains and high water in the Tygart Valley River delay waterworks improvements above the park. Work by Enterprise Construction Company lags, with completion expected in about two months for most sections and the intake well. Concrete stack alignment is off plumb but considered not dangerous. decision on teardown or price reduction pending. Roosevelt headquarters in Arizona reported a lightning strike near where the Colonel was observing. details remain scarce.
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Tygart Valey
Enterprise Construction Company
Slade
Trainmen Threaten Strike Over Arbitration Demands
New York July 1 80 000 trainmen and conductors threaten strike if railroads insist on arbitrating all questions alongside wage demands under the Newlands amendment. Leaders say railroads must not mix arbitration with wage talks. a conference with Seth Low arranged for tomorrow.
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New York
A.B. Carrétison
Lee
Hlrsha Lee
Cairman
Conference Committee of Managers
Seth Low
National Civic Federation
Low
Wilson
Senate
House
White House
Federal Board
Manufacturers Ready to Give Up Testimony
Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes all 19 officers of the National Association of Manufacturers await defense against Mulhall’s charges. More than 100,000 letters are prepared as Mulhall’s direct examination on allegations of lobbying and influencing legislation is delayed, with a start expected in about two weeks.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Martin Mulhall
Mulhall
Congress
Townsend roasts Bryan for attitude on salary and conduct
Senator Townsend of Michigan attacks Secretary of State Bryan over his plan to lecture for income while earning 12 000 a year. He argues public service must demand economic restraint and condemns private exploitation of a high office. The speech defends cabinet standards and criticizes perceived policy for elevating private gain over duty.
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Wasilington
Bryan
Townsend
Michigan
Senate
Secretary of State
Government Department
Mr. Bryan
Europe
Columbia
Londonderry
Pms
Pitala
Bryah
Chatauquas
Navy Faces Torpedo Shortage Across Atlantic Coast
Associated Press dispatch from Boston July 19 reports Congressman Fred A. Britton of Illinois on arrival at Charlestown navy yard with House Naval Committee members. He warns there are not enough torpedoes in the country to halt a round in a combat with another nation as they inspect Atlantic coast naval stations.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Bold Robbery at Pruntytown Shocked Rural Town
A night theft at Pruntytown stripped Mr. Fred Whitescarver’s stable of harness and reins. Tracks from rubber boots point to a horseman thief seen near the area around 11:30 pm. A reward is posted, with Rochester and Sharon residents sharing concern and speculation about the culprit.
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Pruntytown
Fred Whitescarver
Woodgrad
Woodyard
Whitescarver
Newburg Hit by Severe Rainfall Flood
Late yesterday Newburg endured a major rainstorm with widespread flooding. The town's low valley area flooded as water poured from hills via Three Fork Creek, covering the level sections and halting railroad service though the main B & O line remained passable. The Raccoon Valley branch suffered heavy damage requiring extensive repairs to access coal mines in the valley.
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Newburg
Three Fork Creek
Raccoon Valley
Moore and De Moss wedding at Presbyterian Manse
Everett Milton Moore and Hazel Maude De Moss wed last evening at 8 46 at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. McClelland officiating. Only close family attended and the couple will visit before moving to Elkins to make their home. Moore is a carpenter and De Moss is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar De Moss of Wilford street.
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Everett Milton Moore
Hazel Maude DeMoss
Presbyterian
Wilford Street
Grafton High School
Lady
Grady
Moore
Clyde Miller Improves West Main Street Property
Clyde Miller, U S Express agent, is adding a new porch and two extra rooms to the rear of his West Main street house. The improvements will boost the home's attractiveness and convenience for residents.
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Clyde Miller
U. S
Hxpress
West Main Street
RTHAND Scholarship Sold on Credit
A brief note reports a scholarship tied to railroad work sold on credit. It promises 600 to 900 dollars position guaranteed upon graduation. The item references Gregg Co and mentions earnings and tuition linked to home payment.
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Saps Inas
GREGG
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Mediation and Conciliation Board
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