Prophet in the White House and Lincoln’s shadow
Duane H. Fowns of Buffalo argues that McKinley embodies the Providential Prophet guiding America through transformative events. He compares Lincoln to biblical prophets and praises McKinley for aligning with global shifts, including China’s rise and foreign policy lessons from history, casting McKinley as a historian of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Fowler
America
Abraham Lincoln
CIA
Abraham
Faeub
Moses
Joshua
Elijah
Paul
Napoleon
St. Helena
Waterloo
Histor
White House
McKinney
Ul | Wiys
Desustne
St Maul
Giles
Port Samter
Col Ue
Maine
Washington
Atlantic
Providentia
Manik
Duanes H. Fows
Baffalo
Susan B Anthony Missed Wifely joys amid public honor
A western editor notes that Susan B Anthony on her last birthday gained public love and reverence but missed wifehood and motherhood. The piece argues she has never known domestic bliss, nursing children or managing a home, yet her life expanded womanhood and inspired many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
Miss Anthony
May
John
Jol
Anthony
Bevan Defends Dinner Pail Claim in W Virginia Speech
In Cameron West Virginia Bevan argues that Republican denials of trying to destroy the Declaration of Independence miss the point. He contends a full dinner pail proves more important than promises, citing rising prices and wages while praising Chamberlain's remedy for bowel issues. The Graton Drug and Chemical Co. offers it locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Bevan
Republican Party
Tergnce
Decrray
Bryan
Republica Party
Ryan
Adt
Bryan Wer
Chamberlain
Graton Drug & Chemical Co
Retirement of Wheeler as landmark in American warfare
The retirement of Gen Joseph Wheeler from command marks a notable turn in American military history. Born in Georgia with New England stock, he rose from Civil War cavalry ace to brigade and major general in the Confederacy. He later pursued public service, while the piece notes political financiers influencing districts and wage-earner concerns, alongside local medical and retail items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wheeler
Wheeler
Georgia
New England
West Point
Ndt
Grueral
Montgomery
Congress
Frat Regular Session Dates Listed With Officials
The document records a regular session timetable in April July October and December with Robert Is. Phillips as president, Joan W. Hamuten and A. Armstrong Leommlesldasis as members, F. Robinson as Prosecuting Attorney, Samuel Ib Ayer as Clerk, and 8. I. Jenkins noted at Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Is. Phillips
Joan W. Hamuten
A. Armstrong Leommlesldasis
Gre Hon
Inn
F. Robinson
Samuel Ib Ayer
Jenkins
Sige Im Grafton
Story of an American Soldier Across Wars
When war threatened he found a place in the Federal officer’s uniform. He rose to major general of volunteers and later to general in the regular army. His retirement marks an honor filled life of fighting for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Philippines
Mather
Lavish Use of Money in Nominating Congressmen
A financial tempest frames West Virginia politics as Democrats nominate four millionaires for Congress including Col. Tom Davis and David E. Johnson while the Republicans push Dayton Dovener Gaines and Hughes as the poor man’s choice. The piece denounces moneyed influence, contrasting wealth with public service and criticizing lavish funding in campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Davis
Creed Collins
Hughes
Dave Johnson
Gaines
Parkersburg State Journal
West Virginia
Col
Moore Jackson
David E. Johnson
Rward Jackson
W. 5
Haywond
Dreekeson
Willie Drawal
Republican Party
Dayton
Dovener
Stumj
Accidents at Elkins and Windom Claim Two Lives
Thomas Smith drowned after a ladder slipped while he and a companion sat on a ladder near a new reservoir in Elkins West Virginia. Smith’s home is stated as Hyndman Pennsylvania and he was a clerk at a local store. George Carnahan of Windom West Virginia died after falling from a freight train while riding it Saturday afternoon. He leaves a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Smith
Elkins
W. Va
Smith
Hyndman
George Carnahan
Windom
W. VI
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership at Grafton Hotel
Dissolves partnership with Charles Headley and ceases business connection with the Grafton Hotel. No longer responsible for any debts contracted by or to the hotel. Tremala very truly Tuentas Hoe Supt Grafton West Virginia. July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Headley
Grafton
Tremala
Judge Goff completes thirtieth oil well near Clarksburg
Judge Nathan Goff reports finishing his thirtieth oil well on his farm near Clarksburg. Paul operates a fifty barrel producer. All wells are stated to be producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Goff
Clarksburg
Paul
Grain and Flour Exchange at Doonan's Building
Farmers can swap wheat for Webster Flour at Doonan's building on Main Street in Grafton Tiros Nezem, agent. Blaney & Co advertise house painting with superior quiet service and offer a fine canary or globe of gold fish with each customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Doonan's
Main Street
Grafton
Tiros
Nezem
Blaney & Co
Wall Papers for the Bed Room in French Stripes
The new two tone French stripes in yrtle Green Vere Rose Bisque and Silver Gray grounds draw admiration for their mossy moss like appearance and stylish finish in bed room decor.
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McKin
Thomas H. Benton
United States
Missouri
Senate
Pacific
Golden Gate
China
McKinley
Miss. Anthony
Remhain
S. M. Hardman
Chicago
State Board of Health
Huntington
E. Klein
Slo Touse
R. T. Lilly
Imoenario
Uw Es
Dr. James
Circuit Court
Judicial Taylors
Berng
Preston
Parakuoun
Oetou
John H. Holt
J. Gran
St. Clair
Tay
B. F. Bailey
Atloeney
Commeloges
Culenk
Lawler Building
Gnavron
W.va
P. Guard
McCormick Stock
Grafton, W.va
R. Hw, Powell
Whitescarver
A . W. Burdett
Omee
Finny S Bank
Tates
L. Jay Walker
First National Bank
Cumberland
Joviniati
Thes
Y Cincinnati
Wear
Benwood
Parkersburg
Gratton and
Wheeling
Haltimore
Philadelphia
New Ydek
Parkers
Haltmorenat
Picketsburg
B. Bilanch
Bellngton
Munday
Bunting Morgan
Fairfhont
Fairmane
Fetterman, Bush, Nosomes
Powel
Simpson, Tyrconnell
Oval
Lesmalinstom
James
Pium
Wooll
Allaroes EY
M. D
Atlanta
Cac
Staewerh
Rellow Lane
Nervita Medical Company
Inchvnen Mienntn Chicaqd
Illinois
PILLS
cTs
Grafton Drog & Chemical Co
Elkins Reservoir
Max Friedman
Gustee
Esac 1
HW. Ghaddage
the Equitable Life Assurance Society OF the United States
West VA
Chaddusk
Denestri
Pelicy
Bier
Grafton Drug
Ares
Margeret B. Care
Heles
Elrouit
Taylor County
Willon
Fronti Court House
Sid County
End Loan Association
M. Musghove
Jte
Sohng
Clair
Rae
AL & Pitts
Uthward
Mt. A.M
Hendricks
Hambleton
Rene
Beverly
West
Belington
Sanday
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