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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
1
Enthusiasm for the McKinley Roosevelt ticket dominates the National Republican Convention. Roosevelt wins the vice presidential nomination after a roll call amid a prolonged display of cheers. Delegates parade standards, creating a historic scene as the party applauds a universally supported ticket.
Inside knowledge leaked of a swift move to nominating Roosevelt for the vice presidency at the 1900 Republican National Convention. The crowd showed excitement as Senator Foraker presented McKinley’s name and Lodge signaled order, with Roosevelt expected to receive the second slot amid high enthusiasm from delegates and onlookers.
The scene at the convention centered on Senator Foraker naming William McKinley for President. Roosevelt appeared to thunderous ovation as Hanna and Lodge added drama, while delegates surged in support. Final roll call showed McKinley winning with 926 votes, triggering renewed cheers.
Miss Jessie Ackerman of Chicago reports in the Union Signal on Mrs Love of Melbourne a pioneer in W T U work who shaped outreach in Australia despite health limits. The tribute notes her influence, devotion, and the transfer of her experience to Victoria and distant points, with West Virginia benefiting from her life and maternal guidance.
Mrs A Nicademus died at her east Main street home after a two year illness. Aged 65 or 66, she was Gratton's longtime resident widow of the late A W Nicademus. Funeral in Lutheran church Saturday at 2 pm with Rev E J Hopkins officiating. burial at Bluemont. Survived by four children John Charles Mrs Mary Grimm and Mrs Amanda Nixson, two of whom live in Cumberland. a brother Win Williams and sister Mrs Conaway noted in local notices.
A Kansas City Journal anecdote cites Judge Foote of Topeka contrasting a simple gift quote I give you the orange with a lawyer crafted deed that would transfer all interest including rind juice pulp pits and the right to bite or eat it and even allow giving away with or without rind juice or pulp. The quip highlights formality in legal language versus straightforward intent.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run a Saturday special train to Deer Park starting June 25 with a combination car and parlor car from Harrisburg to Grafton Fairmont Morgantown branch. Return trips depart Deer Park Sundays at 11 30 p m arriving Grafton at dawn and Pittsburgh by 7 00 a m a sleeping car attached for comfort for visits to Deer Park Mountain Lake Park or Oakland.
Reports from Hong Kong and London detail Admiral Seymour leading a relief column toward Peking with rumors of the emperor's fate and Chinese resistance. Updates mention Li Hung Chang and potential foreign military actions, with tensions rising as reports conflict about legations and Boxers.
Next Thursday June 28 the Casigeessionn and Senatorial District Conventions meet at Terra Alta. Republicans will nominate the next woman candidate, with John Holt among local hopes. The meeting opens at 10 o clock and party supporters expect decisive action in the mountain resort town.
Friends of Hon. John W. Mason push for his appointment to succeed the lamented Ja is in a circuit covering Marion and Harrison counties. The bar in those counties reportedly backs Mason, amid hot weather disruptions and local buzz at the Bee Hive.
A report notes Elizabeth Dowd in Clarkeburg facing charges of an illegal resort with a false key. A letter is found in her cell. Separately, an unostentatious home wedding unites Clara Edwesser and John Wilburton Warthington on June 20, 1900 on Washington Street with Rev. Dr. J. H. presiding. The couple depart for a future home near Lakes and Salt Saint Marie, Mich.
In the Ritchie Standard, owners Freer urge Republicans to back the entire ticket despite personal preferences. They call for loyal spirit to heal tender feelings and prejudice, and to give full honest support to nominees.
The Hiawatha Tribe No. 9 IO R M postponed Saturday ceremonies to Sunday due to bad weather. Vincent's Brass Band led the procession from Brinkman Block to Bluemont Cemetery where Rev. Stalnaker preached and the annual flower strew ceremony honored deceased brethren, making this year notably more impressive.
Commencement week at West Virginia University in Morgantown featured distinguished guests including Gov.ven and Senitor N. B. Scott. The annual prize of 8100 was awarded to a student for a Shakespeare scene performance amid praise for students and faculty. Seven contestants competed for the prize.
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