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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
Judge Robinson nomination at Parkersburg described as a rousing old-time Republican event with notably orderly proceedings. Counterfeiters were raided and inmates arrested during the same period, underscoring law and order themes in the coverage.
ParkersburgApril 29 Honorable EB Robinson nominated by acclamation to a new eight year term on the state supreme bench. Judge W N Miller also nominated. West Virginia’s Big Four named as Laughlin Dillon Teter and Mann amid cheers. Convention led by Senator Nathan Ray Scott with large Parkersburg gathering and vigorous gubernatorial campaigning.
An Italian was arrested at the depot last evening by B. and C. officer Sillman for being drunk and creating a disturbance. He was tried this morning before Justice Lilly who fined him ten dollars and costs.
In Huntington, Judge Keller ordered thirteen witnesses from Fayette and Kanawha counties held in custody until June 2 unless they post substantial bonds. A vivid scene unfolded as families with many children pleaded their plight, but bonds were deemed impossible. The U S attorney Northcott said the nomadic witnesses must stay to be found for trial, with possible transfer to Charleston.
Mrs Haddix improved at the Seven Day Adventist Sanitarium in Tacoma Park a Washington suburb, where she has been for a week and will soon be able to return home. It notes Mrs D Haddix of the South Side as an inmate.
Government secret service agent Detective Charles B. Wright, visiting the city to pursue counterfeiters, traced and arrested a group linked to Irwin Tally and Luke Roy. Tally faced charges in Maryland and Kentucky, with a 4,000 dollar fine and 20-year term. Wright also arrested Bessie J. Bond in Baltimore for counterfeiting. He describes a long chase from Parkersburg to Key West and beyond, highlighting his career and notable captures.
Baltimore April 29 Suit to set aside bequests to the Jane Bay Home for Boys under the will of Jane Bay was brought in Circuit court No 2 by United States Senator Nathan Bay Scott and Jeannetta Scott of West Virginia through attorneys. The case values the estate at about 160000 and names the home and trustees as defendants. The suit contends the institution failed to claim or receive income over thirty years, the home has not acted to fulfill charitable purposes, and the residuary estate was insufficient to support the plan. The Jane Bay Home for Boys charter was made perpetual by the Maryland legislature and the home was to be built.
Four armed men yesterday stopped guards transporting 18 000 dollars from Welch to Gary West Virginia to pay off the employer of the United States Coal and Coke Company a subsidiary of United States Steel. The money was shipped by McDowell County National Bank at Welch. No clue to the robbers, sheriff and posse scouring the surrounding country.
Major Devol to take charge of flood relief after leading Frisco earthquake relief. Report from Hattiesburg Mississippi notes two hundred people will need medical aid for weeks. Destruction spans fifty miles by one mile with many injured still unreached.
Isaac J. Thomas withdraws as candidate for county assessorship citing business demands and lack of time to conduct a full canvass. He had received encouragement but chose to withdraw to focus on his affairs.
Authorities investigated rumors of spurious coins circulating around Thomas and similar alleged forgeries drew scrutiny from local officials. The report notes concern among merchants and the public about potential counterfeit currency and steps to trace the source and halt further distribution.
United States Commissioner Charles R. Lilly held a preliminary hearing for three foreign counterfeiters, all Russians or Poles, brought to Grafton after authorities traced a counterfeit ring to Thomas in Randolph County. Detectives seized moulds and apparatus. arrests followed swift government action.
Allentown report details a fanatic, Robert Bachman of Nazareth, killing Councilman Henry Smith's young daughter May Irene and injuring others at the Bachman home in Alliance. Bachman wrecked rooms in a religious frenzy as authorities, led by District Attorney W. W. McKean, investigated.
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