Execution reports mix of murders and mobs across eras
The era's accounts describe Thomas W. Robinson's death at his son's home after illness, note family ties and Civil War era life, then shift to a Moyamensing prison double execution where Talrico struggled and Sofer faced the crowd as crowds clashed outside. The piece ties personal tragedy to state punishment and public upheaval.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Talrico
Moyamensing
Max Sofer
Talrico
Sofer
Alrico
Anna Margols
Honest Lawyer At Parkersburg Sparks Interest
In Parkersburg on April 6 a sensational will disclosure shows Mrs Frances Brig leaving a large fortune to an attorney cited as honest. The document excludes her exhusband and siblings from viewing her remains and bans burial beside her husband. West Virginia Board of Public Works will meet in Charleston on May 4 6 1998 to hear public input on railroad and utility property assessments.
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Parkersburg
Frances
Brig
West Virginia
Queen W
D.C. Shy
Casto
Board of Public Works
State of
State Capitol
Charleston
Acta
Pe Gona
Charles W. Swisher
Democrats Win at Clarksburg MunicipalElection
In Clarksburg voters elected E. J. Wood mayor by 178 votes and Joseph Stealey police chief by 360. City clerk W. H. Cole won, street commissioner John Ward, water commissioner Hugh Galahan, and city collector John R. Steele. City assessor, school commissioner, and five council seats also decided.
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Clarksburg
E. J. Wood
T. J. Lynch
Joseph
Stealey
John Howe
W. H. Cole
Fred L. Shinn
John Ward
E. J. Doyle
Hugh Galahan
John R. Steele
L.A. Carr
Ed. Reynolds
B. P. Morgan
H. E. Sloan
J. J. Connell UR
T. L. Anderson
Ellsworth Cort
Frank (G. Bland
Salem
East
F. Kemper
Recocker
Thomas H. Lowther
T. B. Pepner
G. H. Trainer
D. G. Powell
T. J.pepper
Joel _Randolph
Benwood
W. Va
Joseph Manhood
Paul A. Dechan
Albert Polley
Taylor County Republicans nominate sheriff and other offices
A long list of Republican candidates in Taylor County announces for multiple offices including Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Assessor, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Justice of the Peace, Clerk, Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff, House of Delegates, and County Commissioner. Candidates emphasize primary or convention decisions on May 26, 1908, pledging loyal service, independence from rings, and focus on county needs and good roads.
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Circuit Court
Court House
Angre
Greenit Court of
Taylor
Tay
Marion Durbin Allender
Hundreds of Negroes to Be Greatly Enriched
Depositors in the Preeditan's Saving Trust Company will receive about $1,000,000 from a Senate bill. An amendment moved by Senator eLaurin of Mississippi struck out using unclassified funds for educating colored youths of the South, deemed unconstitutional. The Reedman's Saving & Trust Company, chartered after the Civil War to promote thrift, failed and over $1,000,000 was never paid to depositors.
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Washington
Apt
Preeditan's Saving Trust Company
Senate
eLaurin
Mississippi
South
Reedman’s Saving & Trust Company
A New Railroad For Ritchie County
Merchants of Harrisville back a new railroad from Harrisville to Cairo with W S Stout as leading organizer. All contracts for the line have been let and work will start soon. The narrow gauge from Pennsboro to Harrisville will extend to Pullman, five miles.
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Harrisvil
Harrisville
Cairo
W. S. Stout
Pennsboro
Pullman
Feltner and Fleming Seek Republican County Posts
William M Feltner announces as a Republican candidate for Clerk of the County Court of Taylor County seeking support at the May 26 primary. Hayward Fleming declares for Clerk and asks Republican voters to entrust him to serve the county duties to the people’s satisfaction. Isaac J Thomas also seeks the office of County Assessor, submitting to the May 26 Republican primary and urging voters across the county to support him. The Sentinel is authorized to announce these candidacies.
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Taylor County
West Side
Philander F. Bartlett
Simpson
W. Va
Melvin Newton
Taylor
Newton
Justice of the Peace
Grafton
William Mallonee
the Sentinel
R. A. Morz
Nex
The
Sentinel
Thomas T. Selvey
Court House District
J. M. Ross
Flemington
Ross
William M. Feltner
Peltner
Republican County Executive Committee
Hayward Fleming
Isaac J. Thomas
John H Dean Seeks Constable Seat in Grafton District
The Sentinels publish John H Dean announcing his candidacy for Constable in Grafton district. He seeks Republican primary support on May 26, noting he is completing an unexpired term and desires a full term. He asks Republicans for their votes at the polls.
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Alf
Jenkins
Justice of the Peace
Grafton
Sentinels
John H
Dean
Sold His Farm near Knottsville for 3000 Dollars
William H. Thomas of Taylor County sold his 130 acre farm near Knottsville to John W. Thomas for 3000 dollars as he retires from farming. He buys J. C. Lewellen homestead with 14 acres for 1500 dollars, plans a public sale of personal property on the 16th, and will move shortly to his new home. Superintendent Miller reports rising demand for free diplomas, with over 900 to be issued this year enabling holders to enter many high schools without examination.
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William H. Thomas
Taylor County
Knottaville
John W. Thomas
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
J. C. Lewellen
Knottsville
Lewellen
Miller
Department of Free Schools
Alexander L. Wade
Monongalia County
County Candidate Fees Adopted by Taylor County Committee
The Taylor County Executive Committee set primary election fees for several offices with deadlines for payment by May 2 1908 at 2 pm. Fees include Sheriff 40 dollars, County Clerk 40, Circuit Clerk 25, Prosecuting Attorney 25, Assessor 25, County Commissioner 5, House Delegates 10, County Surveyor 10, Grafton Justices 10, County Justices 5. Payments to A R Warden or W E Tomblyn. adjourned to meet April 18. In Wellsburg an April 8 notice mentions a law election tomorrow on a pond issue for sewerage and street improvements.
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Taylor County Executive Committee
Grafton
A. R. Warden
W. Va
W. E.tomblyn
Lamington
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