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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
7
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Albany December 21 Governor Higgins commuted Albert T. Patrick's death sentence for the murder of Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice to imprisonment for life After years of appeals and doubts by several judges the governor concluded the extreme penalty should not be inflicted Patrick was convicted March 27, 1902 and has long fought to prove his innocence Patrick's brother in law financed the costly campaign for clemency
In New York on December 21 Simon Boehm and Samuel Otera were arrested on charges of conspiring to counterfeit 100 peso notes and fund a Cuba to Colombia cattle scheme. They planned to produce 500,000 notes worth about $20 each and launder through international cattle sales.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner C A Prouty, in Kansas City, foresees a move to a two-cent rate across states east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio within a reasonable time. He notes passenger rates have fallen east of Pittsburgh and the Ohio, while carriers have shown willingness to interpret the new law. rebates may have stopped and some freight rates fell though overall railroad revenues rise.
Reverend J W Porter D D pastor of Newport News Baptist Church has announced a two week revival to start on the first Sunday in January at the First Baptist Church in this city. Pastor Trawin has long sought his services and members are urged to advertise and prepare for undivided attention.
Great regret was expressed at the capitol today over the death of Senator J. D. Porter elected in November to represent the Fifth district comprising Lincoln Patnam and Cabell counties. He died of consumption after a month’s illness at his Murga home. Porter was fifty two and held several positions of honor and trust.
Stockholders meeting of the Grafton Gas and Electric Light Co will be held at the superintendent's office 19 Grafton on Thursday January 10 1907 between two and three o'clock p m for the election of a board of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may come before the meeting. 334th R. Donsix secretary.
J J Shackleford superintendent of White Rock Sand Company was struck and killed by a passenger train at the Snowy Creek Curve on the B&O line near Terra Alta. The accident occurred as No 2 eastbound switched to the north track and collided with him while walking on the wrong side of the track. Shackleford, a Preston County native, lived with his family in Newburg and funeral arrangements were expected in Newburg Saturday.
A frightful diphtheria outbreak claims eight year old Roberta Rogere, daughter of Mrs. Robert Rogere, who died Saturday night at 10 30 after a serious illness. Funeral held today at 2 30 at Bluemont cemetery with services at home and Undertaker Taylor B. Vole in charge. Other Rogere children are reported ill. A regional post office box rent increase announced by Acting Postmaster Hitchcock raises rates at Blue station with higher fees for call boxes lock boxes and drawers.
An extensive, promotional notice extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the sole druggists’ remedy for women’s weaknesses and peculiar ailments. It claims unique formulas, confidential patient care, free consultations, and a medical adviser manual, urging readers to obtain booklets and pills by mail, with assurances of endorsements from medical writers and secure, discreet service. It also references a death notice for William A Zambro and a legal notice to creditors of A. E. Shanabarger with filing deadlines.
Notice to creditors of Rachael Lease deceased. By decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County creditors must present claims for adjudication to OK Wycroff Commissioner at his office in the county on or before December 2, 1906. Witness J Frank Wilson Clerk of the Court this November 20, 1906.
Berlin reports Professor Robert Koch, resigning Berlin Medical Society chief, says arsenic-based atosyl appears as effective as quinine for sleeping sickness. From Sese Victoria Nyansa he notes glossina palpalis spreads the disease and that study runs two to three months more for stable cure proof. Population on Seze islands halved since 1903 due to outbreaks. Also notes the death of William Dutton, famed circus performer, from head injury at Galt House. funeral planned with Masons and Elks.
Bailey and Mora hanta collide during an event at the Bank Building Rafton, sparking attention from spectators and local officials. The incident prompted brief dispersal by security and an official statement from organizers.
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