United States Officers Kill Five Japs for Violating Laws
Washington reports aggressive action against Japanese poachers raiding Alaskan seal rookeries. Solicitor Sime’s findings cite five killed, twelve captured, and multiple raids by Japanese crews. Agencies seek piracy prosecution and possible seizure of raiders within three miles. Ambiguous cable to Tokyo outlines raid details and casualties among seals, including pregnant females and nursing young.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Soliettor Sime
Rimska
State Department
Alaskan
Treasury Department
McCulloch
Seal Islands
Department of Justice
Bacon
Toklo
Department
Japan
Unite
Anbassador
Wright
Tokio
Sima
St. Paul Island
Echoo
Force Pro
Seapandi
Northeast Point
Lambkey
Union Picnic at Flemington West Virginia 1906
Odd Fellows announce a Union Picnic on the College grounds in Flemington on Saturday August 18 1906. Hon P Bell grand master and other Oud Fellows will speak Vincent's Band will provide music all day with races contests and a first place baseball game. Families friends invited and welcome. Train No 3 departs at 9 15 pm to stop for Grafton attendees with return options throughout the day and evening.
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Flemington
W. Va
Y P. Bell
Vincent
Everybour
Prisoner Taken to Clarksburg by Mayor McClung
Jim Hasting a colored man long seen on Grafton streets was jailed on loitering charges and escaped. Recaptured Monday he was sent to Clarksburg with the clothing found in his possession to answer stealing a new suit from Banks. Mayor McClung and Clarksburg police identified him after noting his prior case. He and the attire were taken on train No. 3 this morning.
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Jim Hasting
Grafton
Clarksburg
John W. McClung
Banks
Haskine
McClung
Haskins
McCluing
Prof Gorby In Town Returns From Chautauqua Stay
Prof W R Gorby superintendent of the Grafton free schools arrived in the city late evening from Chautauqua New York where he spent several weeks of the summer season He will stay a couple of days to arrange textbooks for the term then travel to Roane county to instruct at the institute next week He will also work at the Calhoun county institute before returning to Grafton for the new school year with friends pleased by his return.
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W. R. Gorby
Grafton Free Schools
Chautauqua
New York
Gorby
Grafton
City
Roane County
Calhoun County Institute
Gas In Cumberland
The West Virginia Gas Company began laying gas pipes on Maryland avenue Cumberland August 8 and will extend the main to South Cumberland. A force of fifty men is at work, with expected daily increases. Natural gas promises cheap fuel for residents and heat and power for nearby industries. The company plans a large main to the southern end of Cumberland with ample supply for all.
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Cumberland
Cumberland Mo
West Virginia Gas Company
Maryland Avenue
Maine
South Cumberland
Cumber
Daily Weather Report and Local Supply Ad at Pump Factory
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Osi! at the Pump Factory for cards with whistle signals. Are you putting up a fence or building anything We will make the prices right and furnish you each material as you want. Just arrived a car load of hollow block for foundations. Call and get what you want before it is gone.
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Osi
Cail
Angie& Co
All gUme
Reward Offered for Poll Parrot Return
Will pay reward for the return of a poll parrot that escaped from its cave. Mrs. 8 W Shra der, West Main Statt.
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W. Shrader
West Main
Statt
Wonderful machine for sewing shoes praised in Grafton shop
A new shoe sewing machine, shown at Miller Shoe Store by B L Wogoer, showcases steam heated, waxed-thread sewing that bonds sole leather tightly. The foot powered device sews through thick leather from one eighth to one inch, promising durable soles and neat workmanship. The store invites inspection of the remarkable invention.
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Grafton
Clay V. Miller
L. Wogoer
Tornug
Millers
Miller Shoe
Rain Delays Races at Clarksburg Fair
Weather drenches Clarksburg West Virginia delaying races as crowds disperse and track becomes mud. Officials say events may be rescheduled over next week with a nearly fifteen thousand dollar pool for one event attracting keen interest despite postponement.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Clarksburg Fair
Camden Sommers
Local West Virginia Farmers Build Profits From Orchard and Farm
West Virginia residents push farming gains while coal timber and manufactur ing growth draw attention. Barbour county apples peach trees and improved varieties show profitable potential at Philippi street fair and beyond. New fall and winter lines from major tailors offered at $13.50 and up. Mr W Crouse of near Simpson reports neighbors in Barbour county aiding revival meetings and plans to finish related work. Mrs Nola Wagner returns from Weston with Miss Blanche Stewart as guest.
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West Virginia
Alleghenies
Barbour Co
Philippi
Moraguatown
Celebrated Violinist to Appear at Oakland
Music lovers in Oakland will hear the celebrated violinist Fitzhugh Coyle Goldsborough, son of Dr Angers Goldsborough of Washington Ohio, in a concert on Thursday evening Aug 254. Goldsborough, who spends summers in Oakland, has earned a national reputation and studied with top masters in the country and Europe. Locals expect a crowded hall as they have long anticipated his Oakland appearance.
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Oakland
Gratvou
London
Fitzhugh Coyle Goldsborough
Angers
Golds
Washington
Goldeborough
Municipal troubles in Clarkesburg city fight over gambling raid
In Clarkesburg on August 5, Mayor Harmer and Councilman J J Connell clashed over a gambling raid at a saloon. Connell was arrested, fined twenty dollars, and jailed thirty days. Connell threatens to press counter charges against Harmer, with rumors of race track betting. Public sentiment leans toward Connell amid the dispute.
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Clarkeburg
Harmer
J.J Connell
Connell
Connelly
Deaths in Barbour County Typhoid Fevers Claim Haddix Wife
Mrs Savana Haddix wife of John Haddix of this county residing near the Barbour line died on the first Sunday from typhoid fever aged about thirty eight. She leaves ten children two of whom have just recovered from the disease which is reported prevalent in the area. Mrs Haddix was buried on Monday. J A Grants stock of goods sold at less than half price at R L Clark and Co. 129 tf
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Savana Haddix
John Haddix
Barbour Line
Court House
Haddix
J. A. Grant
R. L. Clark & Co
Hardware sale to clean up stock for cash
It's up to you to take part in a joint effort by Euxest L. Love & Co and The Howe and Farm Supply House to clear an immense stock of hardware, stoves, ranges, and sundries at extra low cash prices. The business invites customers to visit today to help make room for new goods and secure bargains on farm and house supplies.
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Ue Cean
Euxest L. Love & Co
Evelen Hardware, &c
Howe
Lavi
Jolliffe's Big Ad Promises Autumn Store Decor
The Sentinel advertises Geo L. Jolliffe presenting an autumn sale with a newly decorated store room intended to attract visitors. Sentinel job print available at the office offering good wages and steady employment to the right party in Grafton West Virginia.
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Geo L. Jolliffe
Sentinel
Jolliffe
Bentinel
Grafton
W. Vey
Leper in West Virginia Seen With No Federal Aid
West Virginia health officials say the federal government cannot intervene in the case of Hashes the leper at Eikina Virginia. Randolph County resists taking responsibility while state officials urge quarantine at county expense. The case raises fears of river contamination and calls for immediate state medical board action.
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West Virginia
Dept. OF Commerce
Washington, D
Board of Health of
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hashes
Eikina
Marine Hospital Service
George Rashid
Charleston
Randolph County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
May Tueeday
Hugh Barbee
Point Pleasant
State Board of Health
State Board
Rashid
Etete
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Family Reunion at Blueville Buries Five-Lamily Gaps
Last Sunday home of M and Mr Jobin Cassell hosted a large family reunion with most children daughters in law and grandchildren present. Ed Ware family and A L Blue with son Chester joined others including Cassell siblings and Homer Johnson’s absence noted due to work in Clarkeburg. W R Lear photographed the gathering. Doctor Hammond former Charleston District official will preach at St Pauls Church Thayer Street next Sunday. Also ads for Geo L Doolittle and wall paper supplies at 245 W Main St.
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Blueville
Jobin Cassell
Ed Ware
Frankie
Alberta
Lelia
A. L Biue
Cheater
W. Cassell
Earle
Homer Johnson
Jhamies
Harold
Gettie
Anne
Carrie Cassell
Mesera
Arthur Cassell
George Granneman
Clarkeburg
W. R. Lear
Hammond
Charleston
State Reform School
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Chinrch
Thayer Street
West Virginia
Geo. L. Doolittles
W. Main St
Colonel's Brother May Take the Job in West Virginia
Cumberland Maryland August 8 Henry G Davis former Democratic Vice Presidential candidate may be the Democratic nominee in the Second West Virginia district He held talks at Deer Park with Col John T McGraw Col McGraw says sentiment favors either the incumbent or his brother Col Thomas B Davis has refused renomination People close to Democratic powers say Henry G Davis is open to the honor
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Cumberland
Henry G. Davis
Congree
West Virginia
Davie
Thomas B. Davis
Deer Park
John T. McGraw
McGraw
Thoma B. Davie
Mayor Harmar Urges Firm Gambler Crackdown Locally
Morgantown Chronicle summarizes Clarksburg criticism of Mayor Harmar for arrest strategy against lawbreakers, especially gamblers. It urges distant editors to see Clarkburg’s image and back the mayor, noting his aim may be imperfect but persistent. The piece praises his resolve to break up crime, even if it means damaging property to reach gamblers.
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Morgantown
Clarkeburg
West Virginia Patents Seen This Week
West Virginia inventors viewed by patent attorney H E Dooniap of Wheeling include W P McFadden Silver Hill with a safety stirrup Joseph Jarvis Hartington with a continuous piston engine Charles R Williams McComag with a return shipping tag and Chas E Blue Wheeling with a machine for manufacture of presses and blowing laseware.
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H. E. Dooniap
Wheeling
West Virginia
W. P. McFadden
Silver Hill
Joseph ©. Jarvis
Hartington
Charles R. Williams
McComag
Chas E
Blue
Bargain in a five room cottage in Fetterman
A small classified notice advertises a five room cottage in Fetterman for sale or rent with dimensions 50 by 120 feet. It notes Brown & Harwood offering Artista brushes and tubes, wall paper and paints at G. L. Dow Little’s, 245 West Main Street, and mentions Central Drug Store ice cream soda at five cents.
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Fetterman
Brown & Harwood
G. L. Dow Little's
W. Main St
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Baltimore & Ohio
Prof. Gorby
Wanamaker and Brown
Philadelphia
Washington Tailoring Co
EA. Anderson
Chicago
Lailoring Co
Ereet
Old Dent Building
W. Crouse
Simpeon
Holden
Barbour County
Nola Wagner
Weston
Sne
Misa Blanche Stewart
City OF
Pickene
Rashhid
Buckhannon
Ty' Warts
Ranchld
Fairmont
Raschid
Pickens
Backhannon
Central Drug Store
Lea Robe Atreet
J ©. Deck
St. Paul's H. E
Kate Keolz
Rosa Hess
J. N. Miller
Tannelton
Galaxy
Ton and
Terra Alta, West Virginia
Grocers
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