West Virginia politics and elections overview brief
A Sunday feature surveys election results in West Virginia and nearby Ohio, noting Democratic gains and district outcomes. It reports state ticket results with counties showing a net Democratic gain, and outlines congressional delegation shifts, with district by district hints on majorities and candidate standings.
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Prominent Persons Gather for Royal, Political Affairs
A jumble of 19th century social, political, and theatrical chatter notes prominent figures, including governors, editors, and actors. Mentions Yale, New York, and Washington figures, a presidental portrait, royal visits, and theatre audience reactions during a complex urban social whirlwind.
South ern Notes report on varied 19th century topics in Jacksonville
The fragment cites Florida agriculture, orange trees bearing in Grangewanty, and large brick yards. It mentions Japanese silk production in Florida, a Watersved physician moving to Omaha, a Civil War era Confederate tale near Wilmington, and jokes on fashion like vests and coats.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Texas
Birepinghem
Ali
Grangewanty
Florsia
John H. Moore
Watersved
Omaha
Neb
Wilmington
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Canina
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Augustine
Dar Line
Wren Reginieret
Griffin
Umd Meres
New York's Rich Men Parades That Vigm Rue Pot Tay
A fragmentary note reflects on trends among New York's wealthy, with hints of parade culture and modern signs of affluence. The text names The Golden Gate and figures like Van derbilt, suggesting a period tone in coverage of society and wealth.
New York Wealth and the Gilded Era Across Fifth Avenue
The piece surveys New York’s autumn splendor and vast wealth on Fifth Avenue, noting Vanderbilt and Vanderbilts’ legacy, mansions and lavish displays as a sign of prosperity while contrasting public sentiment, labor savings, and rising social tensions. It mentions the era’s ostentation, houses, and the social divide, plus cultural notes on theater and markets. It also references growth pressures in a metropolis shaping opinion about wealth and power.
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Knights Templar and affiliated orders gather in state rites
Grand Commandery of West Virginia and related fraternal bodies report active sessions and upcoming convocations. Notes highlight Wheeling Charleston Parkersburg and Martinsburg commanderies, municipal conclaves, and plans for Philadelphia and Ohio events with officers and speakers named.
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Chaptes
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Laslaville
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Cyrene
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Martinsburg
Charleston
Parkersburg
Knight Gorge F. Irvine
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Knigtte
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Wight
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Cincinnati
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D. Grant
Andrew Bunton
Manchester
Charles Newell Powell
Inne Iel' Crane Stoberts
Don Herman Woodwant
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Yank A. McKean
Nashua
Eorge Verley Cleves
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Benjamin Dean
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Election results lift support for Children’s Home plans
Reports from local activities note a health weary doctor and political chatter as the late election favored the Children’s Home project, with strong backing led by Mr. W. H. Hunter the junior Gazette editor. Many residents travel, work shifts, and attend social events while town news covers arrivals, visits, and civic efforts.
Local Notes and Obsessions From Portland Township
Portland township items report residents and events including William Mitchell’s rusticating at G W Metra’s residence, Dr J J Caldwell’s machinery inspection at a flouring mill, and A W King’s planned improvements. Judge William Clark, recently elected Justice of the Peace, contemplates opening his office. Jefferson Stringer, aged eighty three, recovering after a fall, can now move with aid. Henry Kitheart and John announce sheep sale to Virginian farmers, Mrs Jane Gillerple plans moving from her farm, and a Sunday service at First Reformed with Reverend Urinety presiding.
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Harvey
Wellaburg
M. Hickey Han
Josh Creamer
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M. Kelly
Kady
Jefferson
Stringer
Stringers
Virginie
Henry Kitheart
Jane Gillerple
Refan Chueh
Sanday
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Bae Alexander
Washington Notes and Local Visiting Lines
Personal and local notes from Washington County recount visits by Nellie Thompaun of Routhambew to Mishoa Joe Maj. 8 and Wilton in Campbell. Mentions of Gen. W. L. Ebbert of Pittsburgh taking charge of the Pittsburgh Southern Railroad, W. Wherry resigning, Dr. Moffat leaving for Harrisburg, and a large Democratic meeting. Also notes a Pittsburgh Alumni banquet and various local residents and business figures in town. Weather described as favorable.
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Ralsoul
W. Wherry
Jas
F. Stocking Lassold
Washington
E.T. Achowon
Moffat
Sur Cullegs
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Randall
Elliot
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Pittsburgh ‘Alumni Association
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Political notes and local election results in Five Towns
A fragmentary report discusses local Republican and Democratic activity in multiple townships and districts. It notes a forthcoming meeting in Wey Hag and mentions candidates and positions, including references to Wa, G. Cash, Flushing, Ring township, and Belmont PSY. The item hints at district realignments and reduced Democratic margins, with Alexander possibly taking a seat in the Etre district.
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