Smithfield arson case hints at insurance motive
Clarkeburg West Virginia February 6 sensational developments emerge from Wetzel county inquiry into last week arson attempt at Smithfield. Investigators say the scheme aimed to cash fire insurance rather than loot property. Howard, jailed in Obi County, is expected to confess to clear Kimee’s name as plots widen with unnamed accomplices. Detectives flood Smithfield, and insurance firms report policy withdrawals amid fears of further revelations.
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Clarkeburg
W. Va
Wetzel County
Smithfield
Howard
Obioconnty
Kimee
Howare
Ol Ie Rangers
New Enterprise Opened Today in a Beautifully Appointed Room
Rogers Co opens Graton fish market in a newly renovated Painter Building on Main Street. Harry L Rogers, a leading local grocer, runs the store with a bright sales floor, marble counter, and a wide display of fresh meats fish and groceries. The firm promises fresh country meats, fish, oysters, baked goods, and variedad produce with first class service.
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New Enterprise
Graton
Rogers é,Co
Buitling
Main Stret
Harry L Rogers
Nash Grocery Company
Ansil
Thentrance
Rogers & Co
Rogere & Co
Rugers & Co
Former Grafton Resident Jasper Powell Dies in Fairmont
Jasper C Powell, longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineer, died at his daughter’s home in Fairmont last night after an apoplexy. Born in Taylor county about 68 years ago, he worked 40 years for the railroad and retired due to age. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church in Gration, with interment in Biuemont cemetery, under Undertaker Mutgrave & Sons and Frank M Cole.
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Fairmont
Powell
Taylor County
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Parkersburg
Robinson
Mutgrave & Sons My
Fife
Toate
Laren
Baptist Church
Trawin
Biuemont Cemetery
Frank M. Cole
Grippe Cures Sold in Yellow Package Gemipne Note
Foley's Honey and Tar marketed for grippe and pneumonia prevention with a claim to use the yellow package gemipne. Advertisement notes sale by a druggist in February.
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Foley
Ty Aj Draggiste
Stupendous Horses and Medical Ads Feature Morgantown Post
The Morgantown Post reports Preston county’s famed buckwheat area now boasts enormous horses weighing around 30,000 with Ike Weaver owning a team. Also advertised are Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and Foley’s Kidney Care for kidney and bladder issues, sold by pharmacists.
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Preston County
Morgantown
Ike Weaver
Thaw Trial Hearing Intensifies After Threat Testimony
New York February seventh witness evidence centers on a claim that Stanford White threatened to kill Harry Thaw. The day features defense tensions, a judge ruling on insanity testimony, and multiple lawyers seeking to modify cross examination as proceedings proceed with witnesses including Roman and Green detailing the night of White’s death.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Killig
Stanford White
Thaw
Himaglt
Fitzgerald
Delmas MePiks
O'reilly
Prabody
Judge Fitzgerald
Delphin M. Delmas
John RB. Gleason
Benjamin Roman
Jerome
Roman
S. Ife
White
Delmas
Boman
William C. Howard
Martin Green
Green
Madison Square Roof Garden
Signford White
Funeral of Miss Himmler Largely Attended
The funeral of Miss Himmler, who died at her aunt’s residence on Beech Street, was held at St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church. Despite cold weather, the vast congregation filled the house and adjacent room. Rev. Richardson delivered a four-point tribute, with hymns Just Beyond in Eden, Saved By Grace, and Face to Face. The services included a white couch casket and floral display, followed by burial in Binemontem. Pallbearers and flower bearers were named. mourners from distant towns attended, including Himmier relatives from Stuartsville, Cumberland, and Clarksburg.
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Miesten
Virginia Himmler
Mra Henritta Gigley
Beech Street
West Side
St Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Tts
Hov
A.B. Richardson
Miss Himmler
Richardeon
Eden
Annie Rendle
Carrié Brendie
Binemontem
Campaign Against Cigarettes in Chatham Plan Cremation
In Chatham on February 6 the local W OTU group announced a campaign to end youth cigarette smoking. They bought all tobacco stocks, persuaded shops to stop selling cigarettes, and intend a public cremation to symbolize the ban.
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Chatham
Mace
W Otu
Tobacconiete
Deaters
Coal Acreage Trades Reach Greene County Deals
J W Thompson and J W Lemans bought 1067 acres of coal in Morgan township Green county for 427000 dollars from Jasper Augustine and 951 acres in the same field for 104000 dollars from L K Lynn. Augustine also sold 5635 acres in Center township Greene county to J E Barnes.
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J.W. Thompson
J. W. Lemans
Jasper Augustine
Morgan Township
Green County
L. K. Lynn
Mr. Augustine
Center Township
Greene County
J. E. Barnes
Up-to-Date Cab Service In Grafton City
The city gains a current cab service ready to fulfill all orders. The firm advertises modern transport options with contact numbers and multiple phones for booking.
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Grafton
Carothers
City Republican primary set for February 20 1907
At a City Republican Committee meeting led by Dr. T P Lanham the decision was made to hold a primary election on Wednesday February 20 1907 to select Republican candidates for city offices. Nominations will fill mayor city collector council members in four wards two in fifth ward school board members and two party committeemen per ward. Nominees face a city election in March.
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Republican Committee
T. P. Lanham
Ong
Primey
the Sentinel
Conner
Board of Education
McClung
City Collect
Heler Councilowen
Veation de Warder
Mackin
Owen
Mowen
Ana Ave
Eleiingt
Eueceesor
March
Dan
Fairmont Coal Company Hit by Major Fire Loss
Fire of mysterious origin destroyed the tipple at the Fairmont Coal Company Montana mines. Nearly all structures burned, delaying FM and P branch trains for hours. Company engineers and a wrecking crane aided in fighting the blaze, with damages expected near fifty thousand dollars.
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Fairmont
Fairmont Coal Company
Montana
FM & P
Kivesville
Paw Paw
Montans
Tvary
Gretahters
Dead Engineer at the Throttle of Congressional Limited
Philadelphia February 6. The Congressional Limited train on the Pennsylvania Railroad, running from Washington to New York at 4 PM, derailed into a neck breaking crash in North Philadelphia after the engineer Joseph Tome, age 46 from Newark, N J, was found dead at the throttle. Fireman Harry Michner attempted to warn and halt the train but the engineer had already died. The train made West and North Philadelphia stops before continuing to New York with a substitute engineer aboard.
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Philadelphia
Congressional
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
New York
Joseph Tome
West Philadelphia
North Philadelphia
Harry Michner
Michael
Toms
Fairmount
Tad Sume
North Philadel
Newark
N. J
Thirty-Four Dead From Thomas Explosion
Elxine West Virginia February six. Revised death toll from the Thomas mine disaster rises to thirty four with sixteen bodies recovered by ten o'clock this morning. Most victims were foreigners, many identified only by number, and over thirty Hungarians are said to remain entombed as rescue efforts continue amid dangerous gas and collapsed passages. Superintendent Daniel B Jones denied company repairs but no blame is established. ventilating systems and rescue work dominate the search.
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Elxine
W Va
Victios
Thomas
Bestan
Pamber
Daniel B. Jones
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Hary Thaw
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Lloyd Warthen
Will Bailey
Jon, Hanway
Bert Morrison
Henry Pracht
Jno
Uabe
Edward and
Robert Himmier
Stuarts, Pa
Cumberland, Md
Mies Laura Lee Himmler
Cumberland
Fairmont’Coal Company
Kenny Machine & Supply Co
Elwell
Ernest L. Love & CO
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