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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
2
The piece argues the revenue commissioner should be elected by voters and serve multiple terms. It notes the need to know taxpayers and district affairs, typically requiring two to three years, and warns that limiting succession could cause inconvenience and dissatisfaction. It critiques legislative choices and constitutional aims regarding appointment versus election.
Canada expands wheat output with 1902 projected to about 100 million bushels and large export potential to Britain. Manitoba leads, average yield near 20 bushels per acre, surpassing U S. The piece also reports on James Hayes filing 30 suits in Richmond against Governor Montague and others over franchise rights.
Mr Stafford of Pulaski introduced a Virginia House bill requiring all children aged 8 to 16 to attend school at least 16 weeks per year. Parents or guardians who violate the law face fines from 5 to 10 dollars.
An important meeting at the Elkins opera house discusses Elkins and Davie College to be built with support from Henry G. Davis and two presbyteries. Plans include a donated site and a spring ground breaking for occupancy in fall.
Delegate S M Newhouse of Culpeper will introduce a bill in the Virginia House to revive the whipping post for petty larceny. He canvasses members while claiming the measure would save the state money and reflect progress. The plan faces a likely sharp fight.
Bath and Highland counties in Virginia and Pocahontas County in West Virginia saw a sale of about 30,000 acres. Conveyed to Colonel R. B. Turk, general counsel of the Chesapeake and Western Railway, the land lies along a line from Stokesville to Durbin. The timber is high quality and the price averaged $2.50 per acre. A Wilson survey portion totals 18,000 acres, with Davis Elkins and Col. John T. McGraw ownership centers and a potential contest by the Wilson heirs anticipated.
Dr. Stuart McGuire of Richmond performed a pioneering skin graft on a young black girl at the Virginia Hospital. The grafted skin has formed and appears healthy, though the back is not fully healed yet. Surgeons involved express gratification at the result and its promise for future care.
The Venezuelan government risks coercive action after failure to pay debts to German and British citizens. European warships reportedly seized Venezuelan ships to press the 10 million dollar loan from 1896, while President Castro may misjudge the Monroe Doctrine. Mrs. Julia Dent Grant dies at 76 after bronchitis and heart disease complications.
The Senate approved the bill appropriating 50000 for a Virginia exhibit at the St. Louis exposition by 28 to 8. The House accepted the Senate amendment striking the governor named board of lady managers. The governor is expected to sign the bill in a few days.
A Lexington merchant promotes a wide Christmas inventory including Bronze Ornaments Vases Nut Pick Sets Napkin Rings Ink Stands Manicure Sets Sterling Silver Novelties Smokers' Sets Cigar Cases Fancy Jars Shaving Sets Boxes for gloves and handkerchiefs Puff Boxes Leather goods Candlesticks Urns Thermometers and more He emphasizes affordable novelty items Fur ranges from $1 to $12 50 and urges early shopping with special orders, a large grocery preps and holiday candy.
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