Baltimore & Ohio Lags as Rival R R Expands
Baltimore & Ohio faces criticism from freight interests across Maryland and West Virginia alleging outdated equipment and stunted development due to Pennsylvania Railroad influence. Observers warn that B&O’s stagnation threatens Baltimore’s status as a tidewater port, with interstate commerce action and possible Supreme Court review looming. Also notes a New Year wedding and a river flood report.
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Baltimore American
Baltimore
Maryland
West Virginia
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court of the Congress of the United States
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore &Ohio Railroad
Pennsy
Cassatt
Pennsylvantia
Shinrars
Loromoul Ca
West, Virginia
Pennsylvania
Bo & O
Seven Arrests Linked to Baltimore and Ohio Bridge Plot
Baltimore January reports reveal seven men in custody over a failed attempt to destroy a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge. Detainees include Charles Gruber and John Kenney with others named Zimmerman Shipley Leightner Ames and Madd en. Investigations focus on dynamite found at Gruber’s house and a connection to a recent railroad strike.
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Baltimore
Charles W. Gruber
John B. Kenney
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
W. H. Zimmerman
William B. Shipley
H. W. Leightner
William H. Ames
Harry D. Madden
Zimmerman
Shipley
Leightner
Ames
Gruber
Kinney
Frank W. Wilger
Kenney
Strikers’ Union
Venerable Railroad Man James S. Wilson Dies at 77
James S. Wilson of the South Side, longtime B & O Parkersburg branch conductor, died Sunday at 12:10 PM after a lung ailment. Born August 29, 1832 in Lewin county, he joined B & O in 1855 and retired in 1897. Survived by wife Clementine Harris and two sons Arthur and William M. Wilson. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from his residence with Rev. J. W. Engle officiating. interment Bluemont Cemetery.
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Grafton
Great Divide
Jamess. Wilson
South Side
Parkersburg
Wilson
Lewin County
Clementine Harris
Wood County
Arthur
William M. Wilson
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Transportation Department
J. W. Engle
Andrews M. E. Church
Bluemont
Perine & Bartlett
West Side
Prof H Flesher recovery from illness at Pruntytown reform school
Prof H Flesher of the state reform school at Pruntytown is recovering from an illness that has troubled him for several days. The report notes his discomfort and gradual improvement as he rests.
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H. &. Flesher
Pruntytown
Prize turkey dies after hot car shock in transit
Mr John W Davidson superintendent of the Pittsburg Coal Company at Flemington promoted Heneta Bone Company. He displayed a photograph of the prize turkey exhibited at Flemington poultry show and Madison Square Garden New York. The 60 pound bird four feet high died from temperature shock after being overheated in an express car and cold on arrival. The bird was about to win first prize when it died. The turkey was photographed after death by Loar Co of this city.
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John W. Davidson
Pittsvelh Coal Company
Flemington
Heneta Bone Company
Madison Square Garden
New York
Loar & Co
Taylor County Poultry Show Opens with Fine Exhibit of Birds
The article notes the Taylor County Poultry Show opened with a fine exhibit of birds. It also reports arrests in Baltimore for conspiracy to dynamite the Gay Street Bridge and Mount Clare railroad shops, with three men in custody and others sought.
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Taylor County
Gay Street
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Mount Clare
William B. Shipley
Hamilton W. Lightner
William H. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Shipley
Humphrey
Tay Street
Riverside Roundhouse
Taylor County Poultry Show Opens With Strong Display
The second annual Taylor County Poultry and Pet Stock Association exhibition opens in the Swarm building on East Main Street. Sixty or more coops line the hall as visitors greet the display of turkeys ducks geese pigeons and chickens amid bad weather and late preparation. prize chickens will soon number at least a coop. Notable birds include two Orpington cocks valued at 757. attendance is sizable with visitors from Wheeling Cumberland and local towns.
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Taylor County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
East Main Street
Taylor County
Taylor County Poultry & Jet Stock Association
Ohers
West Virginia
P. F. Bartlett
Orpingham
Met
West Virginia Delegation Seeks Congress Action on B&O Control
A Fairmont group representing coal and shipping interests in central West Virginia met with W. P. Hubbard in Wheeling to urge a congressional investigation of alleged Pennsylvania Railroad dominance over the B and O. The delegation, including M. L. Hutchins and J. M. Jacobs, argued the B and O has neglected regional resources and tonnage, blaming the Pennsylvania Railroad for stifling competition. Senator Scott showed support, with a Washington committee to be sent to pursue action.
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Wheeling
Fairmont
West Virginia
Congress
W. P. Hubbard
T -Pennsylvania
Raitread
M. L. Hutchins
J. M. Jacobs
A. B Fleming
C. E. Wells
J. Hartley
L.G. Race
W. G. Watson
M. Showalter
A. Bowen
Osmo Kinney
Theonongahela Valley
B. & O. Company
Sne
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Pennsylvania
Hubbard
Con
Scott
Washington
Original Taft supporters in Virginia crop up anew
The Wheeling Intelligencer suggested Taft backers in Virginia were being canvassed. Justice Calvin H. Moi visited the Sentinel with a claim, and Morris arrived with his Bequimeaux. Morris held a letter from the Intelligencer dated Sept 16, 1907 boosting Taft as others predate that letter.
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Taft
Virginia
Wheeling Intelligencer
Calvin H. Moi
The
Sentinel
Morris
Justice Morris
Mr. Taft
Grafton Welcomes J Clyde Lewis Back To Practice
J Clyde Lewis former resident of t sity returns to Grafton and opens civil and training engineering office in the Jarrett building. Local friends extend a hearty welcome and Sentinel wishes him success. A sarcasm aimed at reporter Fairmont West Virginia about attire is noted before a quip on a longer baseball season implying broader concerns.
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J. Clyde Lewis
T Sity
Kingwood
Grafton
Jarrett Build
Graftot
Sentinel
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