National politics and commentary in a 1900 Grafton Sentinel
The Grafton Sentinel compiles political observations and opinions from 1900, noting Republican platform implications for the next four years, a Vermont woman candidate for Vice President with Dewey, and critiques of figures like Goebel and Bryan. It references imperial policy, Indian famine aid notions, Boer siege dynamics, Klondike copper wealth, and Senator Hoar’s shifting views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republlicans
Vermont
Dewey
Increases of Wages Across the Nation Reported
The article notes widespread wage gains for labor. It cites specific raises for Calkers and Tappers Union members in New York, Chicago tailors resuming work with a three-year scale, bricklayers eight-hour days, and various regional boosts for miners, carpenters, painters, dock workers, and marble cutters. Overall prosperity for wage earners is claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calkers' and Tappers’ Union
New York
Chicago
Strr
Lake View
Terra Haute
Ind
Pittsburg
Freie Presse
Cincinnati
Montclair
Long Branch
Fairmont
Carling
Minneapolis
Excursion Rates Set By Western Wassenger Association
The Trin-Missouri Committers of the Western Wassenger Association meet at the Brown Palace hotel. General Passenger Agent Sebastiany of the Rock Sand reveals Rock Island will run four excursions from Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Omaha to Colorado points starting June 20 with a round trip fare and October 1 return limit. Similar trains will operate from Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo to Eastern points, at the same rate, aiding Colorado residents to take summer tours with Eastern tourist terms.
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Western Wassenger Association
Auocal
Brown Palace
Sebastiany
Rock Sand
Rock Island
Chicago
St. Louis
Ansas City
Omaha
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Purblo
Denver Times
The Real Conspirators in West Virginia Politics
A Wheeling Intelligencer critique of Senator Pettus for alleging a Republican conspiracy to defeat Senator Scott. The piece accuses Democrats led by John T. McGraw of fabricating fraud claims to sway the 1896 election results, detailing county level ballot tampering and attempts to overturn Republican gains. It asserts the true conspirators were Democratic, not Republican, and defends the people’s will.
Wall Papers for the Bed Room with French Stripes
The effective new French stripes in two tone Myrtle Green Vere Tose Bisque or Silver Gray grounds are much admired as they resemble the most expensive sort. JELLAS.
McConnell Sentenced to One Year for Bigamy
Samuel McConnell must serve one year in the state penitentiary after eight months in Mineral County jail awaiting a new trial. A motion for a new hearing led to reexamination, and Judge Dailey imposed the minimum sentence, noting McConnell’s prior conduct and reputation in Barnum West Virginia after a Pennsylvania split from his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McConnell
Lanshed
Mineral County
McConnell
Pennsylvania
Barnum
W. Va
Dailey
Cholera Remedy Eyed By Suffering Neighbors
In Chamberlain neighborhood residents report relief from cholera and chronic diarrhoea after using a certain medicine. Many share their success stories when opportunity arises, hoping to save others. For sale by Graf ton Drug & Chemical Co.
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Bach
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Assault on Free Silver in Democratic Party Sparks Contention
The piece argues free coinage remains a central issue for Bryan and the Democratic base. It notes pressure at Kansas City to drop the free silver plank, predicts a sharp convention contest between free silver advocates and their rivals, and recalls past electoral forecasts and sensational predictions from various newspapers.
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Kansas City
Isryan
Colonel Bryan
Bryant
Bryan
Political maneuvering shifts in West Virginia delegates
Col d the pre cratic kn Fisher of Braxton county as field manager for the democratic party travels to the city. He says he favors Sam for Dave Johnson for United States senator when asked by a Telegram reporter. McGraw’s right hand speaks, signaling a battle to elect a man by name or via others. Kanawha county delegates face new tactics as Charleston’s Democratic county committee reorganizes the delegate selection for state congressional and senatorial conventions.
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Bryn
Henry George
Union
New England
Creolis
Bryan-Georgery
Creelman
Bryan
Hill
Fla-Furler
South
West Virginia
Delaware
Pierce
Cleveland
Groeley
McClellan
St. Louis
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Kn Fisher
Braxton County
Jake
Telegram
United States
Sam
Dave Johnson
McGraw
Han
Nam
Clarksburg
Col
Johnny McGraw
Kanawha
Jimmy
Col. McGraw
Democratic County Committee
Charleston
Bee Hive Offerings of White Waists Belts and Ties
The Bee Hive showcases a lovely array of white and colored shirt waists along with the latest belts and ties. Shopkeepers promote stylish, affordable accessories for the season.
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