Miners Letter Urges Voter Survey in 1900 Campaign
In Astor West Virginia on August 24 1900 W. A. Miners letter by G 1K Davis calls on wage workers to study the political situation before voting and urges support for Payton while criticizing Davis and Elk Garden Coal Co actions. He cites rising wages in 1900 and contrasts labor gains with Harrison era policies and strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
W. Va
Epirox Sestinen
Harrison
Cleveland
Death’s Valley
Maryland Coal Co
Eastham
Hiners
Thomas Davis
New York
Simpson
Taylor County
Davis
Aistake
United Labor
Falcon
Davissos
W C T U Resolutions Stamp Temperance Resolve
County W C T U convention adopts pro temperance resolutions urging abolition of liquor trade and narcotics, prohibition advocacy, and loyalty to a prohibition candidate. Expressions target Sunday trading, support for abstinence, and praise for the Baptist church for meeting space.
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McKinley
Baptist Church
Novelty Offered by Philadelphia Sunday Press
The Philadelphia Sunday Press announces a new novelty by September receive a free ash piece offered at no cost, not purchasable for less than fifty cents. Entitled At an Ole Virginia MCRAE find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Sunday Press
Philadelphia
Virginia McRae
Impressive Polk County Campaign Meeting Held at Court House
A large crowd gathered in the Taylor county court house for an anti-imperialist campaign event featuring Hon. O. E. Williams. County Chairman L. R. Robinson opened proceedings as Mrs. Williams introduced the speaker, who argued against Bryanism and defended McKinley while recounting his Philippine service and the Spanish-American War.
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Grafton
Republicave
Taylor County
Court House
Lange
Sion
Vincent
Lr KE
Robinson
O. EF. Williams
Ian
Olympia
Dewey
Manila Bay
Williams
Ond
Spatin
Philippine Islands
Manila
McKinley
Flemington
Grattan
Athena
Hotera
Night of the Fair Grounds at West Virginia State Fair
Secretary George Hoole outlines a daylight fair with exhibits balloon ascensions and a night program of electric lights aerial acts and fireworks. Racing opens Tuesday September 9th with purses totaling 4800 dollars and large entries. Travel by streetcar with low fares assured for families to Wheeling.
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West Virginia
George Hoole
Audientes
Alwad
Jussi
Wheeling
Cassell and Reese Married in Presbyterian Parsonage
Mr Charles W Cassell and Miss Nancy E Reese were married Thursday evening August 14 by Reverend J M Flanagan at the Presbyterian parsonage in this city. A reception followed at the groom's father's home in Blaeville. The couple, long known and popular, have prepared a new cottage nearby and will begin housekeeping at once. The community extends best wishes for their life together.
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Charles W. Cassell
Nancy E. Reese
Rew
Flanagan
Presbyterian Parsonage
Cassell
John “Cassell
Blaeville
J Housekeeping
Smstissi
Grain and Elour Exchange at Gratthn Main Street
Farmers can swap wheat for Webster Flouyat- Doonan at the Exchange on Main Street Gratthn. Thos Nenem is the agent. The old reliable shoe maker BR T can fit 2 Gal wate, indicating a miscellaneous local trade notice and service offer.
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Main Street
Gratthn
Nenem
Reliable
Br, T
Wind destroys tunnelton home with family safe
A Preston County incident reports a severe windstorm that stripped trees and wrecked crops. At Charles Cozad’s home near Tunnelton the house lifted from its foundation and landed back upright after the wind swept the upper structure away, leaving the family unharmed and sleeping in the open. Nearby news notes a new national Republican headquarters plan and political maneuvering in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Charles Cozad
Tunnelton
Big Lumber Fire Destroys Otter Creek Plant at Hambleton
A massive blaze destroyed Otter Creek Lumber Company's Hambleton mill in Tucker County on Monday, wiping out a plant valued at about 75 thousand dollars and causing total losses near 300 thousand including timber and equipment. The fire started in the boiler room and rapid spread prevented hose use or effective containment.
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Tucker County
Otter Creek Lumber Company
Hambleton
Bla Fork River
Bryan Invades West Virginia in 1900 Campaign Tour
The piece reports Bryan plans a three day tour through West Virginia to challenge McKinley in a key swing state. Republicans vow a strong fight, noting WV’s pivotal role for nearby states and the broader southern influence. It cites Fish Commissioner Geo M Bowers noting WV’s current prosperity and mixed legislative prospects.
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Bryan
West Virginia
Nathan 8
Scott
Republican Mites
West
Ihs
South
Maryland
Delaware
Kentucky
Tennessee
McKinley
Kansas
United States
Geo.m. Bowers
Pacific
Elkins
New, York Mail and Express
I s Politics Now. A nation’s flag and dignity abroad
The piece defends presidential action to uphold American honor in China, arguing unity over partisan fighting. It asserts that opposing any such action undercuts patriotic citizens and praises the President’s China policy as above reproach, urging support rather than criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
Spain
United
Sunday School Convention at Webster West Virginia
Taylor county hosts a two day Sunday School convention in Webster on Thursday and Friday in 1900. Debates and reports from each school are requested. Mrs Ds G Crouse of Westerville Ohio and State President Dr Peters will attend along with local workers to support what organizers call the greatest Taylor county event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
Webster
W. Va
Ds . G. Crouse
Westerville
Ohio
America
Peters
Cers
What the Next Auditor Thinks in Virginia Visit
The Hon Arnold Kerr, the next swuesit in Virginia, spent a few hours in the city on Wednesday. He expressed encouragement for the Republicans and predicted the state would go to them by a larger margin. He believes the Second district is in excellent shape and Dayton should win easily. Brother Sam Davis and George Yates, both workers at O G Angies planing mill, suffered a serious hand injury at a shaping machine.
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Arnold Kerr
Virginia
Dayton
Sam” Davis
George” Yates
O. G. Angie
McKinney and Henderson Betrothal Notice
Dennis McKinney to Ida Henderson on September 1 at the Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev J D Simmons. Also mentions Smith's Philadelphia Ale and Porter for invalids at 15 cents per bottle at Avay's Ace Store near Latrobe Court House.
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Dennis McKinney
Ida Henderson
J. D. Simmons
Baptist Parsonage
Smith
Philadelphia
Avay
Court House
McKinley Denounces Imperialism in New York Speech
President McKinley declares there can be no imperialism and that opponents fear and distrust the republic. He argues free government equips Americans to aid distant peoples without becoming oppressors, insisting liberation and governance align with liberty and justice.
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McKinley
New York
Ohio Society
President McKinley
Republic
Seattle
Amer
Brakeman to Wed In Private Island Wedding
George Hartley of Grafton will wed Miss Louden of Colfax in a private ceremony tomorrow at 3 o clock. The popular brakeman on the Bose Q parsen er train between this city and Camber will celebrate with friends and relatives, then the couple will settle on the Island in a few days.
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George Hartley
Grafton
Miss Louden
Colfax
Fairont
Hartley
Camber
Wheeling
Reception for Bryan at Deer Park Highlighted in Parkersburg Society
Parkersburg Sentinel notes a Wednesday reception and dinner at Deer Park in honor of William Jennings Bryan hosted by Col. John T. McGraw. Elite society figures like Mrs. George A Burt and Mrs. Blubaugh are invited. Also mentions new ice wagons in service and a purified well-water delivery claim.
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Parkersburg
John T. McGraw
William Jennings Bryan
Deer Park
Deee Park
George A Burt
Mra. Blubaugh
Bryan tour in Gratton faces cool reception from workers
William Jennings Bryan and Col. McGraw led a second Eloquence on Wheels tour through Gratton last Tuesday. Despite wide promotion, under 300 people greeted the train as Bryan spoke briefly from the rear platform. He noted disappointment in West Virginia four years ago and said Democratic votes met expectations while Republican votes were higher than anticipated. Interruption and cool reception marked the event as workers showed dissent.
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T. McGraw
Sin
William Jennings Bryan
Gratton
Torain
Col. McGraw
Mappa
Bryan
Grafton
West Virginia
Local Items From Grafton area feature visits and appointments
A. M. Nestor of Tyrcompell called on the Sentiven office on Thursday. Henry L. Grant of Oakland Md visited his father and brothers Drs W L and James A Grant this week. Prof T F Humphreys, appointed teacher at the Parr ment Normal School, moved his family to the city. Chairman Foss and Hon A G Da of the House Naval Committee were in town en route to Mannington for a Republican meeting. Mr and Mrs James L Lilly hosted Bertha’s birthday in West Grafton. Mrs Vallie Rohll and children returned to Wilmington, Ware, after visiting here, with Miss Nellie Dawson to stay. Col Caldwell of Philadelphia, U S Mint attaché, is son-in-law to Dr and Ld Walker. he served in the sixteenth Pennsylvania cavalry during the war and visits hold historical interest. S. W. Shre Ty garner projects immense improvements at Arden to ship West Virginia goods to Europe. contract for 150,000 tons to New York harbor at 5,000 tons monthly. Mr DC Pranty of Progen Camp Va, visiting en route to Danville Barbour county, has bought a mercantile business and takes charge at once. Dr S M Hardman recently completed a Chicago Eye Nose and Throat College course with honors and returned to West Virginia to meet the State Board of Health at Huntington. he is now certified to practice eye, ear, nose and throat care with free consultations.
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A. M. Nestor
Tyrcompell
Sentiven
Henry L. Grant
Oakland
W. L
James A. Grant
T. F. Humphreys
Parrment Normal School
Foss
House Naval Committee
A. G. da
Mannington
James L. Lilly
Bertha
West Grafton
Vallie
Rohl
Wilmington
Ware
Nellie Dawson
Col. Caldwell
U. 8 Mint
Philadelphia
Ld. Walker
Sixteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Grafton
W. Shre
Arden
West Virginia
Europe
Shraderine
Reporter
New York Harbor
DC. Pranty
Progen Camp
W. Va
Danville
Barbour County
Chicago
State Board of Health
Huntington
Noted Indian Mexican Soldier Tells of San Juan Hill Bond
W. W. Williams, an intriguing figure of mixed Cherokee and Mexican heritage, visits the city. A former U S Army veteran and Rough Rider, he endured severe wounds at San Juan Hill, including head shell fragments and bullets in the leg, leaving him with silver plates for head wounds and 65 days unconscious. He now promotes his News Stand and Stationery business on Main Street, promising value and prompt county newspaper service. Henry L Lars touts leadership in stationery stock. Mr Upton Foreman of near Cecil WV dies at ~70. funeral at Ruxtonville cemetery. uncle of Alex Foreman. Edward Fleming weds Carrie Turner on Sept 4 1900 in a home ceremony.
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W. W. Williams
Williams
U.S
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Co. K
San Juan Hill
Upton Foreman
Cecil
W. Va
Ruottaville Cemetery
Foreman
Alex Foremman
Prosperity claims for J M Proudfoot contractor
The item asserts J M Proudfoot, a Philippi contractor, has completed 22000 worth of work this year and holds contracts worth 14000 more. It states he employs many men, contrasts with four years under Cleveland when he employed none and did only a few thousand dollars of work, and mentions Republican support and alleged hate slogans.
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J.M. Proudfoot
Philippi
Cleveland
Proudfoot
Saeed Philippi
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Casselle Reese
Grain and Elour Exchange
Preston County
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Harvey Staggers
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Illinois
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M'Kinley
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Teo
Latean
Olty
Teddy
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Henry L. Lars
Edward Fleming
Carrie Turner
Ring Selay
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