Republicans Call Convention in Terra Alta June 28 1900
A convention of the Republican Party of the Eleventh Senatorial District West Virginia is summoned at Terra Alta for June 28 1900 at 10 a.m. to nominate a State Senator candidate for the November 1900 election and to conduct other proper business. Frank Cox as Chair and J W White as Secretary announce. The report also notes broader political commentary on expansion and agriculture.
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Republican Party
West Virginia
Monongalia
Preston and
Taylor
Terra Alta
Sal
Frank Cox
J, W, White
Wool and sugar trade shifts under McKinley era
The piece contrasts Wool to sugar values under the last two administrations, noting wool fetched more and sugar cheaper in the McKinley period. It cites Postmaster General Smith directing Bristow to uncover frauds in the Culam postoffice and to bring culprits to justice, with a Senate nonpartisan committee appointed to ensure facts are not concealed.
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Notunyas
Smith
Mr. Bristow
United States Senate
Old Rexroad Simmons feud ends under preacher's pact
The Rexroad Simmons feud in Lewis county nears final closure after Rev. John C. Kexrmak brokers a settlement by trading Prof Buchanan White for three thousand dollars and agreeing to leave the community. The conflict has caused years of clashes, including a recent incident when Rexroad’s sixteen year old son fired a Winchester at S. B. Lait, grazing him. An arrest warrant was issued, and further fallout ties to a Buckhannon shooting and the town’s political rhetoric amid national issues. The piece notes related local and state events, including a gubernatorial pardon, economic reports, and early wedding news in Fairmont.
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Lewis County
Rexroad Simmons Fair
John C. Kexrmak
Buchanan White
Rexrad
S.B. Lait
Boughurr
Clarksburg
Buckhannon
Edward A. Yr
Boughner
Buckhannen
Young
David Crockett
South Africa
State University Seeks 10000 Dollar Mine Grant Bill
A pending House measure would grant 10000 dollars annually to the State University for a School of Mines and Metallurgy, with increases to 20000 after ten years. President McKinley reportedly favors the proposal, while Speaker and lawmakers weigh timing and votes. The plan aims to boost mining engineering, metallurgy, and industrial education in the West Virginia University system.
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Congress
School of Mines and Mining
Geo
Sturgiss
Act of Regents
State University
Raymond
McKinley
Semitar Eiking
Lver
Freer
Spe
Th. Friend
Col. McMahon
Iit
Intel
West Virginia University
Ooe
Jana de Virginia
Striking clash ends with officers toppled in street dispute
On Third and Pike streets a public spectacle saw Chief Childers and Deputy McCloud clash with M. C. Madara a 19 year old beardless youth. Madara fought back as Childers arrested him for disorderly conduct at the Delson hotel. Both officers fell, Childers was bruised, Madara fined next morning. Madara claimed origin in Grafton. reports say Backhannon Clark sd.
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Third
Pike
Alonzo McCloud
M. C. Madara
Sripling
Childers
Knt
Delson
McCloud
Mtthee
MeCloud
Terra Finna
Madara
Grafton
Backhannon
Clarksburg
Democratic Boer Trick sparks Croker criticism in England
The Daily Express condemns Tammany leader Croker for urging delegates for political aims during Boer peace talks visit to the United States. It accuses him of posing as an English country gentleman while aiding England’s enemies, comparing his position to the Duke of Orleans and noting his long stay plans near an Italian villa with Orleans’ company.
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United States
Daily Express
London
New York City
Mr. Croker
Croker
England
Duke of Orleans
Sermon Sparks Cash Talk in Congregation Row
A local preacher in a neighboring county provoked his audience with a blunt appeal before collection time. He claimed 200 people attended and suggested each donate a nickel, noting a potential ten dollar total, then seized on sharp criticisms of editors and printers while predicting jail or hospital time for publishing portions of the news.
Memorial Service at Mt Morris in Cove district
Memorial services set for Saturday at Mt Morrie church Cove district at 1 p m. Old veterans invited to hear the patriotic address of the day. Also a local line of white back paper 16 yards to the roll priced six cents any town place except Blaney's.
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Mt. Morris
Mt. Morrie Church
Cove District
Satururday
Blaney
President McKinley portrait gift in Sunday Press
The Philadelphia Sunday Press will include a color portrait of President McKinley with facsimile signature free next Sunday June 10. The 14 by 20 inch image is expected to be popular due to timing ahead of the National Convention.
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McKinley
Philadelphia Sunday Press
M Kinley
Painting offer and shop ad with decorative gifts
An advertisement promises cheaper house painting using better paints and faster service while offering a canary or globe of world fish to each customer. It also urges readers to visit the Bee Hive to inspect a selection of white and colored shirt waists and belts.
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Blaney & C
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