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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
6
A devotional note emphasizes reliance on God as protector and strength, warning against trusting oneself and forsaking divine guidance. It underscores faith in Him as Redeemer and steadfast guardian during life’s trials.
War Department in Washington believes Aguinaldo is dead after a year of no contact and uncertain reports. A rider on a captured horse carried papers of his, his wife remains in Cavite, and American agents search Singapore and Hongkong. Officials say orders bearing his name are for influence, and letters uncalled for at Grafton post office list several names.
Estimates show about 3300000 in coal lands changed hands in Monongalia county over the past week, signaling continued activity in the coal sector. Promoters forecast up to 50000000 will be invested in West Virginia next year with large shares likely for Monongalia and neighboring counties including Marion Harrison Taylor and Preston.
The article recounts Adams attempts to appoint friends to the judiciary at the end of his term, Jefferson seizing control of state papers at midnight, and the ensuing feud. It notes Lincoln’s midnight intrusion on Marshall, the rise of “Adams midnight judges,” and eventual reconciliation led by Dr. Benjamin Rush, with Adams and Jefferson dying on the same day.
A farmer bets a neighbor five shillings he cannot find a needle in a haystack within an hour. The neighbor lights the stack, returns to find ashes, then uses a large magnet to retrieve the needle, claiming scientific education would have earned him five pounds.
An old laird of Galloway evades Claverhouse dragoons by disguising as a plowman. When asked if the Taird is at home, he replies that he was there when I was there, prompting the riders to ride on while he survives to recount the tale.
A contemporary summarization of Lloyd's as a society of brokers and underwriters. It outlines membership requirements, deposits, and fees, plus remarkable policies and anecdotes from Lloyd's history. It notes varied risks insured from monarchs to stage stars and the Royal Exchange office serving inquiries.
A survey reports that many animals shed real tears for emotional reasons, from calves and elephants to dogs and apes, citing observers like St. Hilaire and Cuvier plus various naturalists. The piece notes the tears occur in hunting, fear, pain, or death, and may parallel human emotion. It includes anecdotes of elephants, elands, dolphins, seals, and primates, suggesting tears have similar significance across species and urging more observation.
Rural delivery sparked a storm in Harrisonburg Virginia as men protested losing their only excuse to visit the tavern. Women pressed Congress and post officials to restore the service while Bryan’s Madison Square visit shows political idols crumble.
Judge Vandervort who was appointed by Gov Atkinson to fill the Wood county criminal court seat after Judge Jacksons death resigns. The governor now must appoint a successor likely S T Stapleton, who earlier ran for the judgeship. The notice also promotes a dry goods department at a store run by John N Tregella.
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