Wheeling Youth Freed On Suspended Sentence in Atlantic City Robberies
Eugene McCann, youth jailed for wholesale robbery of hotel guest rooms in Atlantic City, was given a suspended sentence after his mother urged leniency. Judge Clarence Cole ordered him to stay away from the city, noting McCann’s recent private sanitarium discharge and questionable recovery.
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Atlantic City N. J
Eugene McCann
Atlantic City
McCann
Wheeling
Cole
New World Cycling Record by John Henry Mears
John Henry Mears completes a globe circumnavigation in 35 days 21 hours 35 minutes 4-5 seconds setting a new world record. He crosses the line in New York ahead of schedule by five fifths of a second. The piece also covers local public notices on dam hearings and levy estimates.
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New York
John Henry Mears
Evening Sun
Eactly
Sun Office
Andre Jenger-Schmidt
Paris Excelsior
Mears
Grand Central Terminal
Den of Blacksnakes Found on Pruntytown Farm
Mr W T Wells, once a city resident now farming near Pruntytown, found five unusually large blacksnakes on his fields totaling 25 feet 4 inches. Snakes are reported more plentiful this year due to wet weather, remaining in lowlands as rains persist. A stray note in the item observes fashion trends, stating tight skirts reveal masculine astonishment that pretty girls do not entice men.
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W. T. Wells
Pruntytown
Doans Kidney Pills End Long Back Aches And Dizziness
A Grafton resident testifies that Doans Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney trouble backache and sleepless nights. After using the product from Union Drug Co the claimant reports improved sleep normal kidneys and reduced swelling and nervousness. The endorsement cites Foster Milburn Co as sale agents. Remember the name Doans and take no other.
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Dean
Grafton
G. L. Blaney
Tigh St
W. Va
Doan
Union Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Phrase on Eugenics and Age Verification in Catalogs
A fragment discusses testing youths by statements on mental capacity and guardianship, labeling it eugenic. It argues that declaring someone an imbecile epileptic or intoxicated is folly rather than truth, reflecting historical views on control and guidance for young people.
West Virginia Telephone Plant Hangs for Sale in Parkersburg
Parkersburg West Virginia August 8 The Western Telephone Company holdings in West Virginia part of the National Telephone Corporation will be sold November Sth in Parkersburg by Union Trust and Deposit Company as trustee The plant building and all lines in Wood Pleasants Ritchie Doddridge and nearby counties will be auctioned A stockholders meeting August 25 will authorize the sale and elect a new board of directors A Good Move The West Virginia Oral Mail Carriers Association urged Governor to proclaim two public holiday work days to repair roads Rural mail carriers back road effort could spur statewide highway building with mass turnout and manual labor to build first class roads
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Parkersburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Western Telephone, Company
National Telephone Corporation of
Wheeling
Union ‘Trust and Deposit Company
Wood, Pleasants
Ritchie Doddridge
Isimyompake Sidary
Michigan
George
West Virginia Patents Awarded to State Inventors
West Virginia patent records show recent grants to James J. Hamilton for an orchard heater. Charles W. Drake for a rail joint. George Fordham for a cot and stretcher holder for railway cars. William Napier for a folding crate. Olivier L. Weaver and J D and J M Hensley for a combined tape and plumb line.
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H. H. Dunlap
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
James J. Hamilton
Grand Junction Corp
Hamilton Orchard Heater Co
Orchard
Charles W. Drake
Kester
George Fordham
Amnity
William Napier
Buckhannon
M. W. Hefner
F. G. Hoover
Burnsville
Olivier L. Weaver
J.D
J. M. Hensley
Hartford
Edwards Returns to Charleston After Legislative Trial Illness
Col. William Seymour Edwards arrives in Charleston accompanied by his daughter and niece. He had been resting from exertion after being taken to the Webster Springs courtroom during legislative trials. Edwards fell ill following a visit to the Panama Canal zone with heart issues.
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Charleston
William Seymour Edwards
Webster Springs
Col. Edwards
Panama Canal Zone
Long drawn out alimony dispute ends in court defeat
In Parkersburg a 27 year dispute between Mrs. Virginia Henri and husband Morgan Henri over 400 yearly alimony ended when Judge McDougle refused to reduce payments. The case began in 1887 with Mrs. Henri seeking divorce and alimony. Henri lost in the supreme court twice. Costs and fees surpass 10,000 dollars. Mrs. Henri is 71, Mr. Henri 82.
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Parkersburg
Aug
Virginia Henri
Morgan Henri
Williamstown
McDougle
Circuit Court
Henri
Supreme Court
Death of Henry Summers in East End at 63
Henry Summers died at his East End home after a two month paralytic stroke. He was 63, longtime city resident, and worked in various city jobs. Survived by his second wife, son Jesse, daughter Hazel, two brothers Robert and Nathan, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements set for Harmony Grove Chapel with interment in Harmony Grove Cemetery. Rev. L Fy Powell to officiate.
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Daily Sentinel
Henry Summers
East End
Summers
Tappan
Jesse
Hazel
Robert
Nathan
Taylor County
Harmony Grove Chapel
Harmony Grove
Rev. L. Fy. Powell
Suits Entered for September Circuit Court
The September term docket includes cases such as Angelina Warder vs W B Bradford in assumpsit, Kane and Keyser vs East Grafton Coal and Coke Co chancery, Wolfe vs Wolfe debt, Grafton Hotel Company cases, and several chancery, trespass, and debt actions involving local firms and residents at Grafton and surrounding entities.
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Angelina Warder
Bradford
Assumpsit
Kane and Keyser
East Grafton Coal and Coke Co
Chancery
L. W. Wolfe
J. L. Kuntz
H. C
N. B. Wolfe
Debt
Duparquet, Hout
Jess F. McElroy
Angie R. McElory
Grafton Lodge No
B. P. C. Ellis
City of Grafton
Roert W. McWilliams
Grafton ‘Traction Company
Elks Home Company
Albert Breternitz
McDade
Mary J. Coulehanlin
H. E. Harwood
Kramer Wagon Company
John D. Roe
Charles Dorr
John T. McGraw
Koblegard Company
McGraw
Coal and Coke Company
W. J. Yates
Real Estate and Improvement Company
H. Sommerville
Electeus Frye Et al
Grafton Hotel Company
S. H. Sommerville
Mary Jones
Frick and Lindsey
Grafton Traction Company
Scuffle Over Food Order Sparks Atlantic City Showdown
An impatient waiter prompted a dramatic incident in Atlantic City when a nearby diner woman sprang up and struck him with a para nol after a disputed order. The altercation highlighted tense dining room tensions and prompted staff intervention.
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Atlantic City
Local News Briefs From Flemington And Surrounding Areas
Mrs Julie Timmins returns to Parkersburg after weeks with Mrs H P Davidson in Flemington. Grafton visitors include Mr Everett Snields and Mr Blaine Nixon. A group from here enjoyed a Sunday trip to Fox Hall with plenty to eat. Miss Lucy Monroe heads to Atlantic City for August. Trips to Elkins and Colorado noted for local residents. Dr W J Davidson of Parkersburg and Dr Chas A Sinsel visit relatives. births reported a girl to Mr and Mrs Link Great house. Political letters question Democratic stance and Progressives in the race.
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Julie Timmins
Parkersburg
H. P. Davidson
J. B. Cather
Grafton
Everett Snields
Charles Monroe
J. D. Martin
Nixon
Fox Hall
Lucy Monroe
Atlantic City
H. B. Shaver
G. F. Batson
Ippi
Dollie Davidson
Blaine Nixon
Thomas
Monroe
Florence Monroe
Elkins
Chas. A. Sinsel
Lome
Colorado
W. J. Davidson
John Burchinal
Fairmont
Angela Love
Mrs. Link
Bride and gambler husband wed after fortnights bet
In Chicago, Paul Picard Jr and Brella Griffin married two weeks ago after a bet on a Giants Pirates game. She now seeks a divorce amid claims he returns home intoxicated and boasts of numerous affairs. Legal and social critiques frame the era’s eugenic marriage law and its perceived flaws.
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Chicago
Paul Picard, Jr
Virginia Hotel
Peacock Alley
Paul
New York
Picard
Brella Griffin
Giante-Pirates
Murder Charge in Philadelphia Slaying Case
August 9. Isa dore Wolf, accused in the murder of his wife Yetta in Philadelphia's vice district, is held without bail awaiting corner action. Witnesses placed him at the scene four hours earlier while Catherine Smith, with aliases, is also held. Detectives believe a large pair of shears were used to sever the victim's throat.
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Philadelphia
Isadore Wolf
Yetta
Wolf
Catherine Smith
Orator Condemns Women for Blit Skirts and X Ray Dress
LA Aug 9 Speak ing before Seventh Day Adventists Rev LH Ivans warned that if he ruled a court and a devotee to modern dress sued a young man the girl would be charged with delinquency while the man goes free. He declared women adopted suit skirts and X ray dresses to lure men. FAIRMONT Aug 8 Attorney Moore Charged With Rioting A Clarksburg attorney was arrested in Fairmont by Constable Riggs on a rioting charge from a street car incident. He posted 500 bond for trial next Wednesday. The warrant cites disorder on a Fairmont to Clarksburg car and a later dispute with the conductor.
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Los Angeles
Seventh Day Adventists
LH. Ivans
Fairmont
Charles W. Moore
Clarksburg
W. R. Riggs
Moore
Justice Fleming
Minnesota Ex-Governor Reflects on Mexico Service
Former Governor Lind of Minnesota regards his Mexico experience as one of the most interesting periods of his life, looking back with notable reflection on the service.
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Govulahe Lind
Minnesota
Mexico
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