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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
1
Mrs H Semig wife of a New York publisher was attacked by two robbers in her Stapleton home. Dragged into a clothes closet left semi conscious while the intruders ransacked the place. She crawled through a window to raise the alarm. Jewelry valued at $300 taken. robbers fled with no clue to identity.
Chicago January 12 Assistant County Attorney Anderson wrote to George R. Lowry at 5735 Lexington avenue that his father was at the county hospital needing support. A reply from Pawtucket Rhode Island says the writer believed his father died 45 years ago and wonders if he has been resurrected. The letter was addressed to Chicago and Mr. Anderson has not solved the puzzle.
Governor praises Superintendent Flesher as boards seek to rename the West Virginia Industrial Home for Boys Pruntytown facility to a less criminal sounding title. Plan adds more land for the institution’s operations while highlighting $6,300 in saved appropriations returned by Flesher. Legislature urged to pass the reform and expansion.
Police in Carthage investigate the death by self harm of Rev John Haviland Carmichael the confessed slayer of Gideon Browning at Battle Run Michigan. Officials will consider motive behind the tragedy with speculation about insanity unrevealed motives and a possible woman in the case. The hypnosis theory is not believed by any.
Three more of R H Randolphs big draft horses in Salem were shot after developing glanders during a ten day quarantine. State Veterinary Calendar conducted strict tests on all exposed horses with no new cases found. Officials remain confident that precautions will prevent further spread. only one horse remains under quarantine amid ongoing state tests.
Graph ton directors met in the First National Bank building electing Talton Engle president F B Schuster secretary and treasurer Harry Sau ders business manager. Plans push stock certificates and field a strong Graf ton team in Pawva league with a January 20 Uniontown meeting to review league applications including Parkersburg likely barred due to mileage. Contracts to March 1 and aims to retain last year’s players plus target Joe Phillips Uniontown star.
Lick Branch mine disaster at Switchback West Virginia reports over 150 dead with fear of 200. Rescue teams limited by heat as officials probe blast caused by unknown factors. In 300 workers, 80 percent American, 20 percent Bulgarian and African American. prior gas and dust theories debated. Committee formed to raise 4000 dollars for a secretary to attract new industries to Grafton and promote its railroad and water advantages.
A rapid basketball contest at the Coliseum last night saw the Y M C A defeat Grafton High School 17 to 6. Y M C A scorers were Rogers four Moran two Stansberry two. High School tally by Lilly Gerkin and Scull with one each. The game was clean with no disputes and both teams played fast.
In Carthage Illinois Rev. J. H. Carmichael writes from hiding, confessing guilt for a fatal act driven by Browning’s hypnotic power. He plans to deliver himself to authorities, asks family to publish certain items, and notes distress from illness and a lingering conscience.
Dr Turner a renowned Bible teacher continues active Bible study meetings at Andrews Church with multiple daily sessions and powerful sermons attracting large congregations The notice also mentions a free for all Apple Race at the Big Rink on Wednesday night and a furnished rooms rental at 243 West Main Street Sweet Melody Flour appears as an advertising item.
Boston reports John L. Sullivan says Johnson lacks true prestige despite beating Burns. He asserts white champions will dictate terms for any future match and Johnson must accept or remain unfought. Sullivan doubts Corbett has chance, hints Jeffries could still contend if fit.
In Collins Mississippi on January 13 a negro named Robert Gaines obtained a temporary injunction from Judge Bullard to block tax support for white youth agricultural schools, challenging the act under the Fourteenth Amendment. writ targets Jasper County sheriff and treasurer. Seth R. Smith of Philippi arrived en route to Cumberland Maryland on an important business trip.
Misses Alice McSherry and Frances Carroll toured Grafton raising funds for the Florence Grattan Home of West Virginia. The governor’s biennial message, a 67 page document, urges revenue measures, natural resource tax reform, and state hospital construction to curb disease and pollution, with emphasis on public health and conservation.
The West Fork Window Glass Company in Clarksburg West Virginia announces an early restart after settling a labor dispute. Workers will return to the old scale with a 6 cent raise for double strength and 40 cent for single strength for the first five brackets. The plant will reopen once it is made orderly.
A late evening shooting in Flemington led to Conrad Whitehair’s arrest after an altercation with his grandson William Whitehair. A justice: Monroe set a peace bond for Whitehair and he returned home. Reward offered for missing Boston Terrier pup at 639 W Main St.
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