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October 29, 1894
Wheeling Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Hon. S. B. Elkins arrived in Martinsburg, W. Va., on October 27, met Republican politicians, donated to the campaign fund, and spoke to a crowd of about 1,000 at a mass meeting that evening.
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Elkins at Martinsburg.
Special to the Register.
MARTINSBURG, W. VA., October 28 - Hon. S. B. Elkins arrived here about noon yesterday and was taken to one of the hotels, where he received all the local Republican politicians, and it is said contributed a large sum of boodle to the Republican campaign fund to be used in this county.
He addressed a Republican mass meeting at night of about 1,000 people, including about 150 ladies and a large number of Democrats, in the Central Opera house. About two-thirds of the audience remained until he concluded.
The city band was on hand and helped materially to hold the crowd and keep up the enthusiasm. He repeated the same old speech he has been making throughout the State.
Special to the Register.
MARTINSBURG, W. VA., October 28 - Hon. S. B. Elkins arrived here about noon yesterday and was taken to one of the hotels, where he received all the local Republican politicians, and it is said contributed a large sum of boodle to the Republican campaign fund to be used in this county.
He addressed a Republican mass meeting at night of about 1,000 people, including about 150 ladies and a large number of Democrats, in the Central Opera house. About two-thirds of the audience remained until he concluded.
The city band was on hand and helped materially to hold the crowd and keep up the enthusiasm. He repeated the same old speech he has been making throughout the State.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Elkins Arrival
Republican Meeting
Campaign Fund
Martinsburg Speech
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. S. B. Elkins
Where did it happen?
Martinsburg, W. Va.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Martinsburg, W. Va.
Event Date
October 27
Key Persons
Hon. S. B. Elkins
Outcome
contributed a large sum of boodle to the republican campaign fund; addressed a republican mass meeting of about 1,000 people.
Event Details
Hon. S. B. Elkins arrived in Martinsburg about noon and received local Republican politicians at a hotel. He addressed a Republican mass meeting at night in the Central Opera house, repeating his standard speech.