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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1906

Page

8

Caviar Smear in Evidence Across Foreign Press

A July dispatch from St. Petersburg notes foreign outlets scrutinize Russian censorship as officials suppress unrest reports. Mutinous Poltava details remain scarce, while Shusha in the Caucasus stems from Armenian-Tartar tensions. Printing office seizure prints 150000 copies of the Viborg manifesto, and mutineers in Sevastopol face naval court martial. An angry crowd in Marysville terrorizes autoists amid a crash.

St. Petersburg Poltava Russia al Shusha Caucasus Stolypin Lyof Herc Tiv Bite Avaliy Nidler Ahi Pregier Stulypla Speela Guebhof Prince Jon The Social Democrats Workinen Social Democrat Central Committee Revolutiqua M. Alladin London Mpariamentary Union Frst Levski Regiment Bt. Petersburg Viborg

Hound to Disagree Hicks The Tea of This Marrying

Dialogue from a social exchange shows Hicks and Tots debating a marriage between Stell and Liv. Stell resists, claiming Liv is too rich, while Roxsey notes Liv’s wealth may matter. Wicks questions the relevance of Liv’s money to the match.

Hicks Roxsey Stell Liv

Simulated arson attacks hit four Singer stores

In Sosnowice, Russian Poland, July 2, simultaneous fires were set at four Singer Sewing Machine company shops in Bendzim, Zawlere, and Crenste chau. Report describes explosive incidents and a possible political motive linked to the Polish Socialist party. A waterspout and storm followed the disturbance.

Sosnowice Russian Poland Singer Sewing Machine Company Bendzim Zawlere Crenstechau Polish Socialist Party Watch Binger Company Cyeramele

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York Precedence

The archbishop of Canterbury is primate of all England and thus precedes the archbishop of York, who is only primate of England. This distinction arose from a centuries old dispute and was settled by granting Canterbury precedence while bestowing the titles simultaneously.

Canterbury England York

Wabash to Purchase Senator Elkins Road

Officials of the Wabash plan a big West Virginia upgrade with options in the Coal & Coke district near Morgantown. Gould interests seek the Coal & Coke railroad linking Elkine with the West Virginia Central, while Vanderbilt and Pennsylvania interests also vie to block Wabash expansion. Negotiations intensified in New York with a closure expected soon.

The Wabash West Virginia Washington County Coal & Coke Company Morgantown Gould People 8. B. Elkine Coal & Coke Railroad Elkine West Virginia Central Cumberland F. A Delano New York Washington County Coal and Coke Company Crece Creek Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Railroad Avella Coal Company Gould Interests Vanderbilt, Penneylvania Vanderbilte Penneylvania Little Kanawha Eyndicate Jorepti Rameey, Jr Pitteborg

Bankrupt Notice for H M Carr of Grafton West Virginia

In the matter of H M Carr bankrupt creditors of H M Carr of Grafton Taylor County West Virginia are advised that on 9th day of TWNy 104 the shit BoM CVARIL was adjudicated bankrupt. A meeting of creditors will be held at Coleridor building Main Street Grafton on 7 August at 10:00 am to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt with other business. J G MIGH Attorney for Bankrupt July sist 1906 vtaltw

H. M. Carr Grafton Taylor Coleridor Building Main Street Graftom West Virginia Linfi J.G. Migh

Baltimore and Ohio Rail Schedule May 27 1906

Grafton West Virginia daily timetable shows departures to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York Cumberland Columbus Chicago Fairmont Wheeling Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Parkerburg Belington Elkinds Buckhannon and other way points. Times include morning and afternoon departures with corresponding arrivals, local and express services, and Sunday exceptions.

Grafton W. VA Washington Columbus Chicago Fairmont Wheeling Cincinnati Louisville ST. Louis Parkersburg Way Pointe Belington and Elkins Depar Buckhannon

Fulmer case stirs politics and railroad dispute

A long passage reviews the Fulmer suit against the Morgantown and Kingwood railroad, noting senator Elkins faced criticism earlier. Attorneys warn of fees in a Morgantown appeal while Somerset witnesses questioned Fulmer’s reputation. The piece ties political motives to the dispute and recalls prior local testimonies.

Fulmer Morgantown and Kingwood Elisins Kikine Fulmer Coal Company Morgantown Davie Elkins Senator Elkins Somerset Standard Somerset W. H. Ruppel Alex B. Grol M. H Fike A.J. Hileman Levi Deal C. W. Troxal Meyeredale Confluence W. H. Kuppel Truxal Second National Bank Meyeradale Reputas Bie J. Hileman Funer Corri Virginia Virgie Mr. George Sturgiss Elkins Jand Kingwood Railroad Davie Ekine Eriowd Bulmer Moa KR. R

Home Rane-Welch and Mackey Triumph in Despite Errors

The game featured 3 base hits by Wolfe and Mackey with key contributions from Bineford Turner and Mackey. Brydon and Schnepp pitched strongly despite control issues, while Wolfe impressed at second and Mackey boosted batting with a homer, doubles, and singles across seven at bats.

Daily Sentinel Brydon Barker Uluver Up Town Welch Mackey Wolfe Flood Bineford Turner Macky Graham Patton Schnepp Strnek Paased Balle Holverstott Gerkine Paatuhes Jessie Wolfe Teddy Mackey Teddy Tom Vance Lucas Rooter Geratell B&o

Virginia Second in Coke Production in 1906 Report

The report by United States Geological Survey statistician Ward W Parker shows Virginia second in U S coke production with 5 000 598 short tons or 105 of total output in 1906, behind Pennsylvania due to the Connellsville region. Virginia accounts for 13 of the gain from 1905 to 1904 and West Virginia follows in production. coke prices rose from 195 in 1904 to 225 in 1906 amid rising pig iron output.

Virginia Hasward W. Parker United Stated Geological Survey Pennsylvania Connellayille United States West Virginia

A Newspap ers Sermon on Beauty

A Charleston editorial rails against painting cliffs and the New River gorge, arguing such nuisances mar nature and should be banned by law. It extols rail lines and scenic stations, then promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a bold medical claim and a sales pitch.

Charleston New River West Virginia Lydia “Pinkham

Moonlight Picnic A Grafton Social Evening

Moonlight picnic at Grafton Park last night honored Miss Elizabeth Flanagan of Parkereborg with guest Miss Anna Gilligan. Seventeen young people rode in on the evening train and returned by carriage before midnight. Attendees include Howard Kinter, Mrs Arthur Spotte, Elizabeth Flanagan, the Goff sisters, Grace Flanagan, Rose Finch Mesere, Howard Dyke, Frank Goody, Jas Murphy, Harry Kanet, Dr Coffman, Flo Hamilton, and others. John W. Snyder of the Grafton post office plans two weeks vacation at Webster Springs after visiting Springfield and Wheeling relatives.

Grafton Park Mise Elizaneth Flanagan Parkereborg Anna Gilligan Thieety Iafton Howard Kinter Arthur Spotte Elizabeth Flanagan Deeeie Grace Goff Grace Flanagan Berd Virginia Osborne Marie Joley Rose Finch Mesere Howard Dyke Frank Goody Jas, Murphy Harry Kanet Coffman Mise Flo Hamilton West Side Ringfield Ohio Wheeling

Pleasantly Entertained by Pratt Friends at Walnut Street

Mr and Mrs D C Pratt of Walnut Street West Side hosted a gathering last night in honor of Miss Maud Carpenter and Miss Belle Spencer of Middidrame. Guests enjoyed games and a seasonable refreshments spread, with hearty thanks offered to the hosts as the evening ended at midnight.

Daily Sentinel D.C. Pratt Walnutstreet West Side Queete Maud Carpenter Belle Spencer

Street sweepers count rises with eight new recruits

Twenty street sweepers were at work today in Grafton with eight new recruits added this morning. Four faced mayor McCinng on drunken charges and were fined five dollars and costs. Two punished for loitering and two for disorderly conduct, each fined five dollars and costs. None carried money. they will work off their debts to the city.

Grafton Mc Cinng Costa

Keefer Family Ends Kenford Camping Vacation

Mr and Mrs A Keefer and family returned yesterday from a Kenford camping trip. It was Mr Keefer's annual vacation and Mrs Keefer enjoyed the outing as well.

Mre A. Keefer Kenford Mr. Keefer Keefer

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