Railroad monopoly and demand for a state commission
Urgent warnings allege Morgantown and western Monongalia face railroad hold ups by B&O and allied lines hampering coal fields and industrial growth. The piece urges a strong state railroad commission to curb monopolies, examine stock control, and ensure fair, regional development. It cites Governor Dawson’s proposals and calls readers to support reform before further losses to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West
Monongahela
Fairmont Coal Company
Monongalia County
Rowlesburg
BB & N
Pennsylvania
B. GN
M. & Management
Baggage Thieves Warned as Theft Ring Raises Alarms
A circular from Baltimore and Ohio warns baggage handlers of a widespread theft ring diverting trunks. Thieves allegedly steal checks from one line to switch them onto another at transfer points, with guards instructed to keep baggage off platforms and confined to baggage cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
No Hearing In Simson Case And University Appointments
A local item reports Charlee Davis waived examination on a felonious assault warrant and posted bond, avoiding today's two o'clock hearing. Davis remains apart from his wife as tensions with the Newton family persist. The special committee named two candidates, Dr. John Hiram Gerould and Dr. Oliver Perry Chepwood, to open posts at the state university. Details note Gerould, a Dartmouth alumnus with Harvard PhD, and Chepwood, Mercer University graduate with Johns Hopkins PhD, joining zoology and history departments respectively.
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Daily Sentinel
Charlee Davis
Sim
Dellett Newton
Davis
Circuit Court
Newtone
Constable
Dean
State University
Purinton EM. Grant
Trotter
John ‘Hiram Gerould
Department of Zoology
JB. Johnson
Gerould
Dartmouth College
New Hampshire
Notice of Inadvertent Claim and Lost Sheep Incident
Notice records that Savits give notice that to give ered ja wife of Courtesy Davis the grill not in any white be regponenie for the payment of any debe she tony can frank. Dated at Sand Lick Taylor county West Virginia July 25 1907. The Wells formerly of the South Side now on his farm near Pranty town lost three valuable sheep and one crippled by a dog pack that entered his sheep fold attacking the flock of twenty head.
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Davis
Tony Canfrank
Sand Lick
Taylor County
W. Ve
the Wells
South Side
Prantytown
County Court Allocates District Shares For County Projects
The document details apportioned funds by district for utilities and school districts across Taylor County. It lists amounts from railroad lines, telephone and electric companies, and other entities to Grafton, Fetterman, Knottsville, Parkersburg branch lines, Flemington, and Courthouse districts, totaling substantial sums for roads, schools, and public works. The piece closes with a note about Panama’s burial density.
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Taylor County
B. &. O. K. R. Main Lice
Grafton Independent
Fetterman Independent School District
Knotteville Independent School
Visteiet
Parkersburg Branch RR
Grifton Independent
Courthower Independent
Fremington
Grafton & Belington RR
Grafton
Kootteville
Hardman Branch
Fetterman
Yajiman Car Co
Knotteville
Parkersburg
Grafox Independent
House
Fleming Strict
Pullman Company
As Co
Grafton Independant
Fetterman B
Hope Natural Gas Co
Boothscreek
Eatlington
Central District
Printing Telephone Co
Knottsville
Court House
Flemington
Western Asian Telegraph Co
Flemington al
Wiemington
Fairmont Co
Meals of Long Ago Show Price Rise in Hotel Fare
An old hotel man notes how dinner menus from a century ago offered ample meals for 75 cents, contrasting with today’s higher prices. He urges readers to compare then and now by reviewing a table d hote menu from the era.
Rev Geo R Brown elected secretary of M P Church education
Friends learn that Rev George R Brown D D has been elected secretary of the Board of Ministerial Education of the M P Church. Former MS P church pastor, he served as president of the West Virginia Annual Conference and assistant editor of the Methodist Recorder at Pittsburgh for two years. The position pays 1500 dollars plus traveling expenses and is a promotion. Locating in Grafton would please his admirers.
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Geo. R. Brown
M. P. Church
Dr. Brown
MS. P Church
West Virginia
Methodist Recorder
Pittsburg
Grafton
Local lobbyist attacked by dog amid partisan jibes
Martin Stalnaker, political agent for the B&O, was savagely attacked by a bulldog recently, sparking irreverent newspaper jokes about his courage. The episode prompts reflections in political circles and playful barbs from rivals as headlines stir public interest.
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Martin Stalnaker
B& O
King
Desert's Shifting Sands and the Sand Dunes Mystery
Fragmented OCR describes a travel note and opinions on a new hotel plan and a mobile stage show phenomenon in Latay Peru and other places. The piece quotes Frank Barely praising the shows as affordable amusements enjoyed by many who would not enter higher priced theatres, noting their popularity and financial appeal.
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Latay
Bes
Ladora
Peru
Agtroromer
Frank Barewy
Wikesbarre Parlin
Osntra
Abbie
A Tip on Puppie Why can't one's neighbors breed puppies
A quirky question explores why neighbors cannot breed puppies that do not whine. It suggests practical considerations for quiet, well behaved dogs and highlights breeding realities in a humorous or observational tone.
A Midshipman Duel Ends in Tragedy on Naaman's Creek
A Philadelphia lawyer William Miller Jr and Midshipman Charles G Hunter dueled near Naaman's Creek Delaware on March 21 1830 after a billiards quarrel in Philadelphia. Miller was fatally shot. Hunter survived though the affair ends both men career prospects and brings sorrow to their families. The encounter followed a challenge over alleged publication of a confidential letter and reflected a breakdown of naval codes of honor.
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William Miller, Jr
Philadelphia
Delaware
Charles G. Hunter
Naaman’s Creek
Miller
Hunter
Little Creek
Third
Chestnut Streets
Henry Wharton Griffith
R. Dillon Drake
Griffith
Drake
Grifth
Duryee
United States Navy
Princials, Se
Chestnut Street
Sixth
Chester
Post Road
Hemen
Hunt
New York
Putney {Mint
Rupert Whem
Wid Shipmutn
Nanman’s Creek
Navy
Men of
New Yor
Philaelphia Ledger
The Conduct of Life by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson argues true influence rests on inner resolve rather than wealth or talent. He notes only those with self governed, confident behavior command lasting regard, while others rely on external cues.
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Ralph Waldo
Emerson
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Daniel Webster
Taugifmne
Stieches Trufua Choate
Carrieg
Harper
Pitteburg
J. Howard Gather
George L. Abbott
The
John Stainer
Oxford
Manchester Guardian
Post Office
Stans Davin
Ogadly
Panama
Frey
Fetder
Ely
Baltimore, md
William Kidd
London
Kidd
England
Chicago Journal
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