Voice of the People Defends Barton's Cause in Letters
A reader defends Barton amid accusations of underpayment at Graichen Glove Co. praising supervisor Gratchen and noting earnings of 4.85 last week and typically higher. The letter warns against cheating in elections and mentions Byrd’s city interests and Barton versus Bryan in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm CO. Graichen Glove Co
Mr. Gratchen
Harrie Marcu
Byrd
Mr. Barton
Gratchen
Winchester
Barton
Bryan
Tae Fourra
Mr Barton backs suffrage clause in Virginia constitution
Mr Barton approves the proposed suffrage clause which imposes property and educational qualifications. The spokesman warns that if administered fairly it will disfranchise thousands of poor men in the town.
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Barton
Virginia
Mannoop Surrrags
Has Holmes Boyd Jr Democrat vowing support in 1896 circle
A homeowner letter questions Holmes Boyd Jr allegiance to the Democratic Party after he joined the 1896 convention delegates, asks how he voted at Bryan nomination, and cites his refusal to speak for Bryan. Local tax concerns accuse officials of land purchases around Roniss Springs at high cost and hush money.
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Holmes Boyd, Jr
Holmes
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Tay Star
Roniss Springs
Barton and
Hoya
Ober
Mr Barton Bolted Democratic Ticket in 1896
A letter claims Mr Barton opposed the 1896 Democratic Bryan ticket after serving as a delegate at Staunton and Chicago. It argues he cannot demand party fealty while avoiding conventions and primaries and criticizes his campaign rhetoric. The writer labels him a Democrat.
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MR. Barton
Barton
Staunton
Chicago
Bryan
Second Ward
Bartom
Saul
Barton and Boyd Run Winchester Government
A local political notice sketches Barton and Boyd as rulers of Winchester claiming offices held by R. T. Barton and E. Holmes Boyd. It lists positions including Mayor Council member School Board president and various receivers and commissioners. The piece portrays a self serving political machine under the names Barton and Boyd.
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Lincoln
Winchester
Barton & Boyd
R. T. Barton
E. Holmes Boyd
E_ Holmes Boyd
Circuit Court
E. Holmes Hoyd
Corporation Court
Holmes Hoyd, Jr
the Wealth
de. Phil
W. Boyd
Ud Water
Winchester electoral board appoints ward judges amid accusations
The Winchester Electoral Board announces judges for the May 22 election with minor ward changes. T Reese Miller is ousted from third ward, cited as a political ring move, while the board names new registrars and reiterates commitment to fair rights and accountability.
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Electoral Board
T. Reese Miller
Tur Star
Electoral Board of
Winchester
Adam Forney
Harry L. Wood
C. J. Jacobs
L. Barr
W. T. Wood
B. W. Hillyard
H. B. Striker
David Wingerter
T. M. Barr
D. W. Kline
D. Davidson
H. L. Wood
D. Wingerter
B. W
T. R. Miller
Reese
C. R. Barr
Buriker
Wingerter
G. Holluss
Philadelphia
New York
Tammany
Barton
Mr. Barton
Ward
Handley Board
Man’s crisis in Winchester after drunken vow and lockout
John Tansell of Kent Street in Winchester faced a dire crisis when he appeared determined to end his life after a day of heavy drinking. His wife and neighbors woke to rumors of self harm and found him locked in his room, prompting a tense, frightened search as he regained consciousness later.
Polls Open at 4 49 A M Throughout City Tomorrow
Polling places will open at 4 49 in the morning and stay open until sunset at 7 16 p m. The law requires sunrise opening and sunset closing with a final cutoff at 7 16 p m for those not yet deposited.
Chief of Record Elected for Shawnee Tribe
Mr. C. E. Trenary was elected Chief of Records of the Shawnee Tribe. The announcement notes his selection to lead the tribe's records office and administrative duties.
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C. E. Trenary
Wife of Rouss' Secretary Dead
Prof. A M Magill Smith of the Episcopal Female Institute in this city reports the death of his sister in law Mrs. Elizbeth B Smith wife of Augustine Jacqueline Smith. She died at her son Dr W M Smiths home on Prince Street Alexandria VA after several weeks illness. She was 65 and survived by her husband and four children. Funeral from Dr Smiths residence Thursday at five oclock.
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A. M. Magill Smith
Episcopal
Elizabeth B. Smith
Augustine Jacqueline Smith
W. M. Smith
Prince Street
Alexandria
Winchester
Charles B. Rouss
Rouss
Smith
Dr. Smith
Miss Kremer to Wed Tuesday in Winchester
Miss Ethel Kremer daughter of Mrs. Margaret Louise Kremer will marry Mr. James Nelson Moling in a house ceremony at 8 30 Tuesday evening at 501 South Market Street. Rev. T Marshall West will officiate in a beau tiful event with many friends invited.
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Ethel
Margaret Louise Kremer
James Nelson Moling
South Market Street
T. Marshall West
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Kremer
Winchester
Fairfax College
Moling
Worthington ‘Obacco Company
Moling and Grant
Colored Ball Team Beats Martinsburg
The Winchester Colored baseball club defeated Martinsburg West Virginia by 17 to 8 after a two hour struggle. The crowd was largely white, drawn by the expected close contest. The game was clean with no rowdyism, and the winning team proved superior. The Martinsburg team had a late-night gathering at Odd Fellows Hall and departed on a special train at 1 AM.
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Winchester Colored Baseball Club
Martinsburg
W. Va
West Virginians
Odd Fellows Hall
Police Raid Hobo Camp Near Winchester Ice Factory
Police officers raided a north Winchester camp of tramps yesterday afternoon, scattering the crowd and driving them from town. The gathered group claimed disabilities as a pretense to beguile residents, while enjoying a feast with whiskey beer and ginger ale interrupted by the raid.
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Winchester
Banks
Reverend Crawford Granted Bail After Contempt Arrest
Reverend C H Crawford, superintendent of the Virginia Anti Saloon League, was arrested in Richmond for contempt of court and released on bail as he proceeds to a trial in Amherst.
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C. H. Crawford
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
Richmond
Virginia
Amherst
Bison and Deer For Montana Hall Game Preserve
Five years ago Hon W G Conrad fenced his Clarke county Montana Hall farm creating a strong enclosure. He plans to bring in a herd of buffalo and several deer to establish a fine game preserve at Montana Hall on a western trip.
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W. G. Conrad
Montana Hall
Clarke County
Virginia
Conrad
Badly Injured Jumping Fence in Berryville
In Berryville Virginia yesterday John Lindsay was severely injured while attempting to vault the courthouse iron fence. His foot caught on the top and he fell, the picket piercing his left side with a two inch deep gash. He remained stuck on the fence, enduring extreme pain until help arrived.
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Berryville
John Lindsay
Lindsey
Court House
Pawnee Bill Thrills Winchester With Immense Wild West Crowd
Thousands flocked to Winchester as Pawnee Bill Wild West Shows drew a massive out‑of‑town audience. Five thousand paid admissions filled the gates, parade drew a glittering, multi‑national display with nearly a thousand riders and horses, including Mexicans Cossacks Arabs and Boer cavalry.
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Winchester
Oklahoma
Baltimore and Ohio
J. T. Fisher
National Avenue
United States
Jack Lear
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Voice OF the People
Vthe Democrats
MR. Graichen
Farr
Dick Byrd
Democrat
Barton and Boyd
Bob Ward
Holmes Conrad
John M. Steck
John Tansell
Kent Street
Tansell
Cedarville
Warren County
A. J. Smith
Here
Giang
C.H. Crawford
Pawnee Bill
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