Disaster on Rock Island Line Kills Thirty Near Topeka
A northbound Rock Island train collided with a southbound passenger train near Alto Vista, 29 miles west of Topeka. The crash killed about 30, many Mexican workers, and left 49 injured with several critical. Telegraph operator Lynes arrested for ordering a stop and letting No 29 pass. Rescue teams battled flames as wreckage burned, with homeseker passengers escaping serious harm.
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Topeka
Kan
el Base
Rock Island
John Lynes
Volland
Lynes
Kansas City
Fl Paso
Cash Grocery Quits Business in Grafton Main Street
The Cash Grocery store on Main Street has discontinued and moved away. The branch of Union Cash Grocery Company flourished briefly but could not stay, due to the monthly pay cycle of consumers. Local promoters, praising the parent company and its business men, express regret over the closure.
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sThe Cash
Wien Net
Lainter Roppijon
Grafton
Principa Ve
Union Cash Grocery Company
Peope
Grafton Banking & Trust Stockholders Meeting Set
The annual stockholders meeting for The Grafton Banking & Trust Company will be held at its Graton West Virginia building on Tuesday January 22 1907 at one o'clock for election of a Board of Directors and other business brought before paid stockholders.
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Grafton Banking & Trust Company
Graton
W. Va
ASW
Bec
Grafton
W- Va
Fanst Bros
Horrible composite body found in morgue mix
Washington DC January a gruesome discovery in the morgue reveals a mangled pile of remains from the Terra Cotta wreck. What looked like one man turned out to be composite remains of men women and children mixed with coal dust and fabric fragments.
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Washington
Constable Holden Resigns from Gralion District
Constable Holden resigns effective immediately after presenting his notice to County Clerk Lewis Kitzuiler. He will join Red Cross Protectorate Company and relocate with his family to Piedmont, West Virginia. The community expresses regret while the search for a successor continues, with Special Constable Gall as leading applicant.
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Wol Holden
Lewis Kitzuiler
Gall
Death of Mrs Caroline Sinsel near Webster West Virginia
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Caroline M Sinsel aged eighty three near Webster WV died at home after a brief illness. She was highly regarded in Taylor County and Grafton for charity and integrity. Surviving are sons Curtin Sinsel and a daughter group including Lead Sinsel and Dora Sinsel, with several grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at noon at the Baptist church with burial at Pratt Cemetery.
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Webster
W. Va
Caroline M. Sineel
Elijah Sinsel
Taylor County
Grafton
Cara
Peter
Siase
Eider John
Loeir
Fife
Tule Wei
Davidsone
Peyton, Lewaesi
Claudius Davideon
Sauls Fenton
Jenove Warren
Fannie Jefferys
Mra
Curtin Davideon
Fieuingto
Sinees
Ade
Curtin Singel
Misa
Sigge
Saleclady
Lear & Poe
Wi Feitner
Loms
Hinsel
Dora Sitisel
Fort Sauith
Arkanase
Mrasingea
B Blue
George Blue
Kanene City
Chereh
Otto W Sinsel
Webaver
Mra Sineel
Evjap Sineel
Uoty
Webater
Dineel
Alayisa
Hamee
Sin
Graiton
Prant Pen
Grand Jury Still In Session In Taylor County Court
The Taylor county circuit court grand jury is active with many witnesses examined. State versus Dalton on two breaking locks charges had insufficient evidence in two cases. The third Dalton case involving a gate lock proceeds. State versus James Mayle, known as Limper Jim, for felonious assault was tried and the jury found a verdict of acquittal.
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Taylor County
Leaae Dalton
Dalton
Neerng
James Mayle
Limper
Jim" Mayle
Aniawia. Assau
Lodge Holds Social Session at Trialton Camp No 4
The Wachmen of the World camp postponedInstallation due to issues with banker Mr LW Brown. A large attendance enjoyed a social gathering in the new bar with a light luncheon after which the Noon degree was conferred on three candidates.
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Ethcere
Trialton
LW Brown
Gus
Oil Spring Discovery Spurs West Virginia Prospecting
Wheeling dispatch reports a rich oil spring found midway between Philippi and Grafton in Barbour County on Alexander Sommers farm. Investigation likens the spring to Mammoth Springs in Pennsylvania, with a new company formed to develop the property. Local industry booms are linked to broader state development and coal rail traffic challenges.
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Wheeling
W Va
Barbour County
W. Va
Philippi
Grafton
Alex Lander Sommers
Medicine Springs
Oil Creek
Venauga County
Mamamoth
Wesia
Fennay
Vania
Springs Oui &An
Charleston
Mongaf
H. P McGregor
Rom Addieman
Henry A. Nolte
R ER Bate
Short Crees
First of the Solons Reaches Charleston Card
W McKown of Spencer arrives with a list of proposed reforms to Charleston. He supports pure food law impending legislation on fire and accident insurance to protect public interests. He advocates six month term limits and railroad regulation to safeguard wholesalers from sales abuses. Delegate Nartor of Ohio is mentioned.
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Charleton
W. Va
W. McKown
Spencer
Accators
Bisis
McDermott
Cen Ute
Ohio
City warns on air guns and street safety rules
The notice from the city, signed by Mayor McCune, prohibits on street use of air guns and other dangerous devices by youths and adults. It enforces cheery ordinances and seeks public compliance to prevent incidents.
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McCune
Megyor
Daily Weather Report With Snow and Cold Finish
Rain tonight then colder in western portion. Friday may bring sleet or snow and further cooling. Patho Factory cattle care mentioned. Angie and Co advertises ready-made fencing materials and prices. Hollow block arrives for immediate sale at City Meat Market with padding sausage and lard offerings.
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Toe Patho
Angie& Co
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