Reform foes and trust talk dominate Martinsburg urges
A column rails at reform efforts in Martinsburg and analyzes currency, trusts, and tariff politics. It questions Hanna's peacemaker role, notes high meat prices, and argues tariffs fuel trust power while urging broader anti trust action in the Philippines and Cuba. It cites West Virginia politics and a Parkersburg grand jury probe into vote buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Grand Jury
Parkersburg
Scott
J. L. Cauldwell
Warning, Election News, and a Texas Lynchings Tale
The piece blends warnings of danger from moral wrongdoings with political notes from Piedmont and Martinsburg including Democratic candidates and conventions. It mentions Col Brown as a strong contender, Dayton’s uncertain position, and the senators’ Martinsburg convention date. A Vogt eruption in Martinissaes is noted with predictions of upheaval. A Count Rochambeau statue dedication in Washington is reported, with Roosevelt present. Dudley Morgan, a negro, burned at Hallville Texas for assaulting a railway wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Tom Davis
C. Wood Dailey
Forrest W. Brown
Charles Town
Col. Brown
Dayton
Dudley Morgan
Hallville
Texas
McKee
Texas Pacific Railway
Primary election delegates named across Charles Town district
The primary on Saturday chose delegates and alternates for congressional conventions in Charles Town and nearby districts. Names include James Baan W F Alexander Forrest W Brown and James E Watson with many alternates. Shenandoah Junction Oak Grove and Summit Point districts list delegates and replacements along with school officers nominees and boards presidents for Charles Town Kabletown Shepherdstown Harper's Ferry Teer and Teer districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Toa
Shenandoah Junction
Court House
Charles Town
Heidwohs. Com
Academy
Johnson
Mt. Hope
Kablevowa
Ripon
Ct Summit Point
Middleway
Leetown
Kearneysville
DuMelds
Shepherdstown
Kakerto
Halltown
Bolivar
Harpe
Isis GS
James Baan
W. F. Alexander
Forrest W. Brown
C. Young
James E. Watson
Wm. Campbell
George W. Haines
Zeph Bute, Jr
EC. Davenport
Wm. McSherry
C. BE. Baylor
Archshy
Wm. Woodward
Geo. Porterfield
Mr. Negrates
Robert ©. Rissler
Y Um.arris
John D, Me
Garry
Beavers
Kabletown
Wilt
Thos. J West
H. Reinehart
T. Banks
Harper’s Ferry
Richard Henderson
M- 1
Cockrell
Teer
Trussel
F Wageley
New Locomotives in France Signal American Export Strength
Ten new locomotives shipped to France prove value of American products as part of an order for fifty. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters praised for stomach liver and bowel relief, cures dyspepsia indigestion constipation malaria fever and ague. Convict labor costs considered at West Virginia state penitentiary with 140 convicts to be hired out. Whooping cough prevention urged via Chamberlains Cough Remedy with testimonials. Rev Henry C Smith killed by falling rock at McDowell Coal mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pty
Fom
A.D. Weller, Esq
Pensacola
Escambia Co
Fla
Tam
France
Hood
Divorce Granted in Hagerstown Area Case
Notes from nearby report a divorce granted to Maria Lewis from John Lewis of Charles Town by Judge Stake. Also mentioned are local events: Friday decoration day at Antietam Cemetery with speakers Congressman Pearre and Raleigh Sherman. the death of architect Oscar Scott of Hagerstown at age 50. a railroad accident injuring R. W. Burgeeser. potential Cumberland Cement Company acquisition near Antietam Cement Works. elections in Charles Town with Mayor George Washington reelected and council members named. Martinsburg reformers defeated in municipal races. and various local legal actions and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maria Lewis
John Lewis
Charles Town
Antietam Cemetery
Congressman Pearre
Raleigh Sherman
Oscar Scott
R. W. Burgeeser
Western Maryland Railroad
Cumberland Cement Company
Antietam Cement
Maryland
Shepherdatown
George Washington
Messrs. Hough
Shugert
Phillips
Martinsburg
George S. Evans
W. H. Crawford
Citizens
A. Staubley
G. 8. Hill
F.S. Emmert
W. BR. Kline
Charles Hooge
Elbert Leigh
Hillsboro
Ashton Jones
Tom Jones
Harper's Ferry
Leesburg
Jones
Winchester teen Mamie Grubbs reported kidnapped then found
A Winches ter 13 year old girl Mamie Grubbs disappeared from home after attending a night show. She later reappeared in Millville telling of an escapade with Edward Hoetler. They traveled via tracks to Charles Town for a marriage license and returned to Winchester. Her mother feared an abduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mamie Grubbs
Wiliam Grobbs
Alo
Millville
Edward Hoetler
Pawnee Hill
Peru
Charles Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. L. Snyder
Sueruenvsrows
W. VA
Tavaspay
Philippines
Tur Beef Trust
Coal Trust
Congress
Hanna
Truste
Mr. Hanna
Seextsa
West Virginia
Republic of Cuba
Republica
Mixo
Gantixcer
New Hampshire
Senate
Root
Dr. Pierces Mari Ai
Martinique
John J. Cornwell
Hampshire County
Martinissae
United States
Count Rochatberu
Washington
Roosevelt
Congressional Delegates
D. Johnson
Alternat Wm. N.T. Lewis
Conrad
Middleway Distrien
W. G. Tiates
N. Rober
J. Hy Jennings
M. L. Engle
Leeton
Jas. W. Strider
W.H. Bearfort
J. R. Bushong
Summit Point
Iackney
Elisha Lee
Maundeville
Chamberlain
Dessie Pinkey
Springville
Reinhart
Henry C. Smith
Keystone
McDowell Coal Company
DeWitt
H.C. Bartly
Yankeetown
Ind
Reinhart’s Pharmacy
Frank Mong
St. Mary's
Foley
Hall
Bod. Chaney & Co
Poleda
Toledo
Ohio
Fo Cheney & Co
Lord Pauncefote
Dr. King
Joseph H. Gaines
Champ Clark
Missouri
Reihhart
Teis
Gray
le Roy
Shenandoah
Norfolk and Western Railway
Roanoke
Winston-Salem
N.C
Southern Railway
Charlotte
N. C
Columbia
Augusta
Atlanta
Arleston
Savannah
Bristol, Norton
Welch
Pallman
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Norfolk & Western Railway
Norton
Bristol
New York
East Radford
Arsnokke
Rocko
Lave
Agee
J.C. Willems
Attica, N.Y
Depp
Unitedtates
Kneck
Baltimore
Denver
Col
Cot
Biosinlal
Denyer
Sneliery
Minneapolis
Plekets
Puget Lotfi
Lonnon
Resicn
Lake Park
Bienna
Jone Ibef
Kalo
Jone
Salt Lake City
Loweth
P.Q
Bis Ali
Furth
Pinkele
San Francisco
Cal
San Feandeco
le Supisith
Washington . C
National Encampunat
GALE
Asean
Wankington
Board of Hearth
Bot. Harrison
Alto Vlock P. m
Charlie Towh
Jetturell County
Onetiind Omni
Henry W. Castles
Jefferson
Virginia
Parthen
O Singleton
Toney W. Caxtlenan
Mirage L. Pte
Tsuke Boul
Myerstown
Kabinetown
Ripowik
K. Suevon
Jension
Droormm
Tath
Hawement
Kwiteer Horn
Danube
Oller Aly
Hive Ridge Mountains
Htodke Perry
Halle
Sventanite Bry
Rouen
Feren
Carrion
Payne
Dewdod
Netleman
Jowager
Henry W. Cantienan
Dan
A. Wantington
Trantee
Jam
J. Singleton
Aduiluintratity
Jefferson County
West Va
Lvilphower & Weat
Auctlonser
Mass
Tert
Mons Executures
A A. Hamill
Anekion
Gest Office
W.va
Mnm
Paler Mts
God
Kearheysville
D&o RA
Daniel Getvendenner
Henry
A. A. Hamill
Dee
T. B. Line
Nobby
M. L. Herrington’s
Banner Salvanetomy Wg
J. F. Thompson & Jo
Martinsburg, W. VA
Queen ST
Lewis H. Thompson
Benj. J. Thompson
Jas. F. Thompson, Jr
John H. R. Thompson
W. H. Poling Store News
Madras
India
Egret Streie Nile Uur
Indie Danon
Pat Enauyl
Matti
Brussels
W. H. Poling
Drug Store
Jos. McMurran
County
Tom
Daniel Folk
Warnhart
Hart
Persene
Job
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!