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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
6
A terse report states a man entered the Austin Coal and Coke Company store which houses a post office and secured 100 from Uncle Sam along with 25 from a safe containing money of the store and post office.
Three suspicious strangers seen at Newburg last evening may be linked to a bold 4 am raid on the Austin Coal and Coke Company store and post office. Thieves dynamited the safe, taking $125, and left a chaotic scene. Bloodhounds from Fairmont Coal Company arrived after dawn to track the crackmen, who reportedly boarded an eastbound freight at Austin.
Frank H. Hitchcock announces at the New England Republican conference that party leaders expect Republican minorities in New England to rally for the national ticket. The meeting precedes elections in Vermont and Maine within days, drawing close attention to regional results. George Gerkin of Weston travels to Boston to join the Weston Grafton game.
Oakland reports DuBois and Bond Brothers lumber plant near Savage River faced heavy fines after shutdowns amid unsatisfactory prices. The firm owns 9 million feet stocked and plans Oregon timber purchases to secure future supply.
San Francisco August 25 the West Virginia heading the Pacific fleet sails from the port with seven cruisers and seven destroyers bound for Honolulu Samoa and Pago Pago. The itinerary calls for Honolulu September 2 for eight days then Pago Pago by October 2 and San Diego October 17 when the Atlantic fleet arrives. The line of ships forms a single column as they depart Man O War row with destroyers ahead of each cruiser.
Twelve perchion stallions weighing about 2200 pounds each were moved through the city to Manington via the Baltimore & Ohio line, shipped from Belgium and arriving from New York in a special horse car. The sale of the bonds for a new school building yielded $1,076.26 above par from a $45,000 issue, boosting local financing.
Albert L. Barnes of near Shinnston reported Saturday night theft on a Grafton to Clarksburg train. A land note and many valuable papers were taken by an unknown thief. Barnes seeks recovery, notifies interested parties, and offers a handsome reward for return or information leading to recovery.
Indignant over stories of alleged degenerate practices involving Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. who shot and killed Williams, officers admitted a defense fund exists. About one hundred thousand dollars had been pledged to aid General Hains and the two prisoners, with more promised as support.
Fairmont West Virginia August 25 two nearby breweries shipped 315 eight gallon kegs and 84 cases containing three dozen pints each to Fairmont. In total 2898 gallons of beer were consumed over Saturday night and Sunday with market value totaling 768 dollars leaving town.
Berlin reports Freiharr Speck von Sternberg German ambassador to the United States died at Heidel berg on Monday after cancer surgery by Prof Czerny He was 56 born in Leeds England married in London to Lillian May Langham a Louisville Ky social figure He had a long diplomatic career including posts at Pekin Belgrade Washington and India and Ceylon, with a noted friendship with President Roosevelt.
A survivor engineer reflects on the Mentor wreck revealing the immense responsibilities he bears. He explains the peril of engine life versus passenger safety and the emotional burden of a career ending in lost limbs. The interview contrasts public perception with the engineer’s private dread and duty.
Richwood Aug 25 The Cherry River Boom & Lumber Company mill complex started full operations, employing over two thousand workers. The mill has large orders including 2,000,000 feet of hemlock for a tannery project and will run departments at full capacity for an extended period to meet demand. Dr Shoops Health Coffee advertised as a quick, grain free substitute.
Poor's Manual records a $1.143 billion rise in railroad assets and 362 miles of mileage in 1907. Total capitalization sits at $17.529 trillion with stock, bonded debt, and other liabilities. Gross earnings reach $2.602 billion, net income $961 million, and per mile capital exceeds $4,000. Passenger trips total 885.75 million, freight 1.722 billion tons, with wide-scale implied national transport impact.
Railroads explore telephone dispatching as a substitute for telegraph with Hoboken tests led by Division Superintendent Rine. Burlington and others report rapid progress, while civil service changes affect Pennsylvanian payrolls. Honduras opens a 35 mile line using creosoted pine ties, and an American firm secures 8000 acres to harvest mahogany and hardwoods for export.
A lone highwayman, about 55, 140 pounds, held up seven stage coaches near Old Faithful Inn, stealing over 6000 dollars from travelers, then fled on a transportation company horse. Cavalry and government scouts pursued from Fort Yellowstone and West Gallatin River, with troops posted along the West Gallatin trail.
Daily Sentinel notes a special adjourned council meeting in the Boyd building led by Mayor Kenny with councilors Baker Clark Jaco Perino Rofer Shaw and Swaim. Items include a 360 levy on 26 cents and 100 8 F Jaco special levy of 100, street and sewer fixes, speed limit notice to B&O, sidewalk work on Ethel and Lafayette streets, and rules restricting city surveying without council orders.
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