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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
3
Funeral homage to Lena W Curry from teachers and pupils at the College Sabbath School. It honors her faith, charitable nature, and family role, noting her gentle influence and hope of heavenly reunion. Sympathies extended to her parents siblings and friends as her life is remembered with faith and gratitude.
In early coal mining candles and oil lamps prevailed with gas dangers. Modern mines risk hundreds of lives from explosions, prompting push for portable electric lamps. A separate note recounts a courtship tale at a church, ending in mutual love and happiness.
The piece argues that Democrats criticizing McKinley for Philippines policy imitate opponents who warned against Jefferson’s Louisiana purchase. It cites McMaster’s history to claim such charges were unfounded, noting early fears of despotism and rapid government changes were proven wrong by history.
The piece argues that President Cleveland could order treasury payments in silver, undermining the gold standard and triggering a market panic. It cites his use of innocuous desuetude to describe ignoring laws, warns of rapid descent if the standard is abandoned, and contrasts with Bryan and Hoagan. It also discusses wage gains at Illinois Steel and U S workmen’s improved positions.
In Indiana a large contingent of 6,000 glass blowers and related workers back McKinley citing rising wages and strong demand. William Peck says the industry is thriving under McKinley and Wilson bill fallout, with wages up 15 percent in two years and apprentices scarce. Local union leaders expect unified support across unions despite prior Bryan ties.
Enormous rainfall in Nebraska boosts confidence in an 800 million bushel corn yield. Leading grain men say crop will be plentiful, though drought limits west areas. Reports from 85 of 100 counties confirm a large crop is assured without further rain, with late corn still vulnerable to disease. Farmers rush to build cribs and store grain ahead of spring markets.
Fragments list county officers in Tay lor with terms and meetings. Includes judge clerk and прокурtors names, sessions scheduled for April July October and December. Mentions Robert K. Phillips president John W. Hamilton A Aematron and others with addresses and titles.
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