Burglar Caught After Bloodhound Trail Near McGee
A store near McGee three miles west of Tytown was broken into on Saturday morning. Forty dollars and goods including shoes were stolen. Bloodhounds traced the thief to Dan Rush’s home near Powell at Lost The mouth. Rush was captured and jailed awaiting trial. a warrant was issued by Justice Corry of Boothscreek district. Rush has a long prior record including horse stealing.
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Dan Rush
Powell
Lost
Rush
Corry
Boothscreek
Monongalia County
O P Had A Pleasant Trip In Allegheny Knights Visit
Members of Allegheny Company 411 URE of P5 traveled to Parkersburg Saturday evening to join in the celebration of Sir Knight Guy Sinsei. The visit surprised Sir Knight Sinsel and his brother’s Knights who entered the Clarksburg hotel in full uniform. The party spent the night and aided in funeral services for Sir Knight John B. Jerson, who died after returning from the west. the funeral train left for Clarksburg Sunday morning.
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Allegheny Company
Ber
Ksburg
Guy Sinsei’enday
Sinsel
Clarksburg
Kistrom Grafton
Mra
John B. Jerson
Clarkebury
Congressman Dorra Dorr Found Shot and Robbed in New York
A wounded U S Congressman from West Virginia, Charles P. Dorr, was found in a doorway at Ninth Street and Sixth Avenue after an attempted robbery. He lay unconscious with a torn diamond stud, a missing watch chain, and several red dollars missing. A patrol officer sent an ambulance. Dorr was taken to a hospital in serious condition. Dr. Goethold revived him briefly to answer questions. Dorr had just arrived in the city and was lodging at the Hotel Victoria. Detectives searched the area for the assailants at the scene.
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New York
Webster Springs
W. Va
Hieets
Charles P. Dorr
West Vic
Nin-Seventh Street
Sixth Avenue
Dorr
Goeheld
Hotel Victoria
NAY SAYS UNCLE TOM DAVIS DOUBTS CANDIDACY
Jamas B Davis, West Virginia Republican leader, said on Sunday at Deer Park he would not run if rejected and re elected. He was in conference with Col T McGraw, and State Senator John J Cornwell of Romney, among others, at the cottage. Alice Hugue of Frederice wed at home Saturday night and will be guest of the Tregelian at No 23 Washington Street for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamas B. Davis
West Virginia
Deer Park
Col
Nt. McGraw
John J. Cornwell
Romney
W. B. Cornwell
Faire T
Alice Hugue
Frederice, Ma
Tregelian
Washington Street
Local notes from Monday's Daily highlight travel and visits
Mrs W Paugh returns from Wheeling. Mies Mable Strange of Annapolis visits Aubrey Jackson. Mies Alverda Buzzell and Miss Mary Dudley visit Danay and Delia Dudley. Miss Bertie Malette leaves for Mt Lake Park after aunt's visit. Minnie Phillipe heads to Wheeling and Bridgeport to visit sister. Councilman Wilkinson sails to Bermuda on August fleet. Zellia Barnes returns from Newburg with cousin Charles Schuch. Judge Phillips and Mrs Phillips tour Preston county visiting Kingwood Terra Alta Aurora Mt Lake Park. Dr J H Doyle leaves for Massachusetts and Martha's Vineyard. W S Phillips visit relatives in Salem. Miss Sadie Winters returns from Rosemont visiting Lorrigan cousins. Winnie Lake returns to Bowling Green. Minnie Griffith travels to Hagertown Frederick and Lumberport for vacation. Waugh M Kerr spends day in Parkersburg. Judge Holt to Kingwood for B&O appeal. Mrs John McKone and son visit Miss Kenney in Washington street. Miss Hester Dayton returns from Parkersburg. W M Archdeacon to Mayfield Kentucky for week with family. Mrs G Dow Woody recovering from typhoid. Dr John M Beane in city. district conference secretary, prep for August session.
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W. Paugh
Wheeling
Mies Mable Strange
Annapolis
Aubrey Jackson
West Washington Street
Mies Alverda Buzzell
Mary Dudley
Elkins
Danay
Delia Dudley
Washington Street
R. E. Phillips
Holt
Kingwood
Board of Public Works
John McKone
Little Son
Tunnelton
Miss. Kenney
Murder at Cannonshare Leaves Family Dead and Child Wounded
Samuel Pearse of Washington County returns home to find wife and two children dead and a third dying from bullet wounds. A fire was started in a bedroom and an unknown assailant, possibly a robber, fled the scene. Robert, 11 months, and Margaret, 5, along with the mother died under gunfire while a newborn child died later. Pearse aided by neighbors as a posse searches for a mysterious Negro in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannonshare
Sanuel Pearse
Washington County
Pearce
Robert
Thie
Pearse
Career Aid
Leper in Baltimore County Box-Car Home Reveals Real Name
A Baltimore American reporter and Syrian doctors learned the leper in a Baltimore and Ohio box car at Golden Ring is named George Maroon Rashid, not George Roscett. Crowds visit, bringing clothing, food, cigars, and Syrian reading material. County officials ensure his needs are supplied at county expense. Henry Leps of Morgantown noted WVU football fame.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Golden Hing
Baltimore County
Baltimore American
Shakairi
A. 5. Kluzawi
Syria
Golden Ring
George Roscett
George Maroon Rashid
Rashid
Harry Hutchins
West Virginia to Form State School Law Revision Committee
A committee named at Professor Miller’s suggestion will revise the state school law and draft a bill for the next Legislature. Members include B Le Butcher, B Morgan, J R Trouter, C E Carrigan, H W Harmar, and S W Burne. aims include establishing a state board of education and unifying the public schools from primary to university.
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Miller
West Virginia
Charleston
Chronicle
B. le Butcher
J. R. Trouter
C. E. Carrigan
H W. Harmar
W. Burne
State Board urged to standardize school system across districts
Morgantown Chronicle notes educators urge a unified approach to schooling. A state education board would seize the proposal, implement a consistent system in schools, and ensure proper execution, arguing unity of purpose is essential though difficult to achieve.
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Board of Education
Morgantown Chronicle
Great Gas Company Formed In West Virginia And Maryland
The Charleston Gazette reports a large chartered company named West Virginia and Maryland Gas Company with its principal office in Elkins. It plans to operate the northeastern state for oil and gas, refining by products, and piping natural gas for heating and lighting across counties. Five hundred dollars of capital stock has been paid in. Incorporators include B Kittinger E M Wheeler Howard A Forman Fred D Tray and R Hawkins of Buffalo New York, all previously involved in the city’s natural gas industry.
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Great Gas Company
Tate
Charleston Gazette
West Virginia and Maryland Gas Company
Elkins
B. Kittinger
E. M. Wheeler
Howard A. Forman
Fred D. Tray
R. Hawkins
Buffalo
Suit for Damages Over Brookyln Heights Death
The widow of A J Pennington sues C D Gillespie of Brooklyn Heights Tucker county for 20000 in damages. Gillespie owns the town built as a saloon town after Hendricks across the river refused him a license. The village is described as the most lawless area in West Virginia with violence and deaths linked to the saloon town. The suit marks a first attempt to seek compensation for the community damage caused by his enterprise.
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C.D. Gillespie
Brooklyn Heights
Tucker County
A. J. Pennington
Gillespie
Hendricks
Moat Lawlew
West Virginia
Pennington
Woodmen of the World Hold Special Meeting Banquet
Woodmen of the World lodge members held a special meeting on Saturday night and, after initiating several new candidates, adjourned to the Del Monico Restaurant on Latrobe Street for a banquet. The gathering featured social fellowship with speeches and extended into the early morning hours.
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Woodmen of the World Lodge
del Monico
Latrobe Street
Notice to Creditors and Others Concerned
Notice to creditors and others concerned settling the accounts of Hugh Wander as receiver of Mary F Bell and Fancie E Bell doing business as Ball's Racket Store. A meeting to receive proofs of debts is set for September 11, 1906 at the Colerndor building Gratton Taylor County West Virginia. O K Wyckoff Commissioner of Accounts.
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Hugh Wander
Mary F. Bell
Fancie E. Bell
Ball
Colerndor
Gratton
Taylor County
West Virginia
O. KE. Wyckoff
Com
Back to His Office After Major Surgery
Mr. Fred T. Martin prominent attorney returned to the city from OCook's hospital at Fairmont after a serious operation two months ago. He is nearly fully recovered and receiving congratulations from many friends. Also noted is E. Harwood of Grafton, a popular insurance man and frequent Sunday visitor to the city, with the remark time will tell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Martin
Ocook’s Hospital
Fairmont
Gor. Harwood
E. E. Harwood
Grafton
Life of an American Naval Officer
A concise portrait follows a career naval officer through training, command, and duty aboard ships. It highlights leadership, service milestones, and the evolution of naval duties across peacetime assignments and wartime readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NSO
Lieutenant Clarence England fatally wounded by French fire
Off Chefoo China the U S cruiser Chattanooga was leaving harbor for target practice when a life bullet from the French armored cruiser Dupetit Thouars killed navigating officer Lieutenant Clarence England six hours after he was wounded. The shooting occurred as the French squadron engaged in water target practice while the American ship called for a cease fire. The navy department reported regret and expected apologies from France. England’s body to be sent home.
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Chefoo
Chattanooga
Washington
China
Clarence Wagland
Dupetit Thouars
Bugland
Navy Department
Paglani
Chetoe
Lloyd England
Artillery Corps
United States Army
J. E. Eagland
Little Rock
Ark
England
Arkansas
Naval Academy
Naval
Admiral Train
Train
Chefgo
Clarence England
Free man: Constantine discharged in Gentry murder case
Fritz Constantine, held at Poughkeepsie, was discharged from Dutchess county jail as not the Chicago murderer who killed Mrs. Arthur W. Gentry in January. Gentry, the victim’s husband, said the man resembled the suspect but concluded Constantine is not the killer after an interview.
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Poughkeepsie
Fritz Constantine
Tivoli
Arthur W. Gentry
Chicago
Dutchess County
Constantine
Dow tax scandal reduces saloon count in Ohio
Atkin law raised the Dow tax to 1000 annually, closing 2978 Ohio saloons but doubling tax revenue. Auditor Guilbert closed six month settlements showing 9956 saloons shut July 1, 1906 versus 124 last year. Total Dow tax collected 4,627,263 with state 1,392,046 and local funds 3,246,217. Captain J Wesley Conner, famed riverman from New Albany, Ind, died after a long career piloting rivers and commanding the Robert E Lee in the Natchez race.
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Atkin
Columbus
Ohio
Guilbert
Pameus
Loulavitle
J.wesley Conner
New Albany
Mississippi
Ind
Robert E. Lee
New Orleans
S. Louis
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Uncle Tom Davis
Bertie Malette
Priscilla Merefield
Mt. Lake Park
Minnie Phillipe
Phillipe
County Court
Bridgeport
Annie Blark
A. J. Wilkinson
Bermuda Islands
Voyager
Mice Zellia
Gus Barnes
W. O. Schuck
Newburg
Charles Schuch
W. H. Barnes
J. H. Doyle
Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard
W.S. Phillips
Salem
Mies Sadie Winters
Rosemont
Jeannette
Hazel Lorrigan
Winnie Lake
Bowling Green
Minnie Griffith
Jolliffe
Hagere Town
Frederick
Lumberport
Waugh M. Kerr
Browning Hamilton
Parkersburg
Chancellor
Miee Hester Dayton
West Side
Josh Hanway
Main Street
W. M. Archdeacon
Mayeville
Kentucky
Dow Woody
West Wilford Street
John M. Beane
Washington Conference
M. E. Church
Beane
Geo. Marroon Rashid
Henry Leps
West Virginia University
Leps
Morgantown Post
GERUW
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
Woodman OF
Paradise
Jasper
T. A.” Burdett
Notary Publ
First National
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