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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
5
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Governor Vardeman of Mississippi urges repealing the Fifteenth Amendment to reduce race friction, arguing blacks lack political rights and could be governed with separate laws. He cites examples from Cuba and the West Indies and predicts Northern support if studied. Also covered, a Hammond Indiana court issues a restraining order stopping a firemen strike at the Standard Oil plant in Whiting after 50 workers quit.
Secretary Metcalf ordered customs officials to arrest masters of the Bowhead Kurluk Narwhal Thrasher Alexander and Ronan Fa on arrival for alleged neglect of crew health provisions. Forty four crew members to testify. Bonanza and Alexander wrecked. Also report of mutiny on the C B F L over leaks and seaworthiness concerns.
William J. Bryan defended his right to express opinions on government railroads and touched on the Cuban situation noting an insurrection does not prevent self governance. He predicted tariff shifts if Democrats gain power, while Governor Ide reports Philippine progress and reduced politics among Filipinos amid local Manila factionalism and disturbances in Samar and Leyte.
Washington Sept 25 Republican James Sherman predicts a substantial GOP majority in the next Congress not just a working majority. He cites Maine campaigning by Gompers and labor, notes Littlefield led despite labor efforts, and says overall GOP prospects look strong as campaigns heat up toward election day.
An editorial in the Wheeling News argues federal rules muzzle government workers from personal opinions. It cites a Great Northern wreck where two railway mail clerks faced fines and suspension for writing to a Spokane paper about unsafe track conditions. The piece says post office orders prevent criticism of officials and prohibit petitioning Congress, implying workers lose eligibility as Americans when they dissent.
Uncle Jo writes from Fort Boreman Parkersburg describing the view over Parkersburg Lockport South Side and Belpre Marietta from the Huten mneon Grove. He recalls 1863 camping nearby and thanks locals Professor Showalter and Mr Proudfoot for guiding tours to the island Brennerbescett house the old well the sycamore tree and the 100 acre corn field with 100 bushel yields. He promises more on the city factories parks and care in a future letter.
Jack Adame, a former Grafton boy and grandson of Col. James C. Holmes, visited the city yesterday to reconnect with boyhood acquaintances. He learned printing here, worked in several cities, then moved to New York where he stayed as a case setter and later wrote for the press, finding better pay.
Elkins West Virginia September 24 F L Davison private secretary to Senator Stephen B Eling a familiar figure in Washington and the state underwent surgery at Davie Memorial hospital for acute appendicitis with peritonitis He fell ill suddenly Saturday night and the operation Tuesday morning saved his life though still grave There is slim hope of recovery. Joe Hanways store front received a coat of bright red paint enhancing its popular up to date appeal.
In Parkersburg West Virginia on September 24 the criminal court halted when Prosecuting Attorney John F Laird announced the Fischer indictment for embezzlement of funds from the defunct Homestead Building Association had vanished. After venue motion wrangles the court adjourned till Tuesday morning and Judge Showalter warned a special jury could be convened to probe the missing document with rumors of a second disappearance among the defense as hundreds gathered outside. Fischer's attorneys are Caldwell Blizzard and Brown.
Morgantown West Virginia September 25 Republicans formally opened congressional campaign headquarters on the second floor of the Fleming building on Pleasant Street. Hon M Grant leads the effort with W P Scott as secretary. The district will see active campaigning with eminent speakers and a broad district reach rather than defensive warfare.
A West Virginia period piece discusses campaign tactics shifting from vote as you shoot to vote as you are assessed after tax reductions. It notes reorganized congressional committees, expectations for campaigns, resignations, editorials, insurer rate pressures, and debates over government ownership and taxation policy.
Hundreds of arrests followed a militia raid on Brownaville in Atlanta home to Clark University. Postmaster J L Price accused of arming Black residents, a clash left a policeman dead and two wounded. Officers Maddox Smith Cason faced heavy fire as two suspects were killed.
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