Life of Jake Hill Hinges on Early Jury Verdict
Philippi West Virginia January 16 defense in the Hill case argues as twelve jurors deliberate behind closed doors. Early noon report noted possible verdict by 3 or 4 o clock but delays push a presumed outcome to tonight or tomorrow morning with the fate of Jake Hill uncertain. The prosecution sought fresh evidence and questioned Noah Kittle while Judge Holt ruled on ability to answer.
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Philipp
W. Va
Philippi
Jake Hill
James Lebo
West Virginia
Noah Kittle
Holt
Jake Hin
Hil
Lebo
Mra
Mattle Hill
Hill
Luther Bonner
William T. George
Warren B. Kittle
George
Messrs
Heart of Grafton Fire Threatens City Night
A Latrobe street blaze in the Swarm Building threatened Grafton's business district. Fire crews contained flames on the third floor of the Browning Hamilton complex after 11:10 PM, causing about $600 in damage largely insured. No injuries reported.
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Latrobe Street
Grafton
Richard Barret
E. F. Clark
Browning-Hamilton Company
Browning
Baltimore & Ohio
Maggie Nuzum
A. G Peary
Duard Swaim
William Archdeacon
Ben Gerkin
NorthUwest Commercial Clubs Push Six Foot Water Plan
Minnesota commercial groups meet in St Paul to form a federation for river improvement. They demand six feet of water from St Paul to St Louis and urge immediate annual funding of at least 2 million dollars to restore a deep channel. The move aims to boost northwest grain traffic, reduce freight costs, and revive river transportation as a key export route.
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St. Paul
Minn
St. Louis
Minnesota
Merchants’ ‘Associations
Boards of Trade
Northwestern
Johnson
Smith
Locke
Federation
Gulf
Northwest
Atlantic Seaboard
My Wife's Family is Tonight at the Brinkman Opera House
A lively three act musical farce Greer My Wife's Family returns, with Hal Stephens and Harry Linton comedy numbers and new songs. The Brinkman Opera House hosts the show tonight with a large cast, bright costumes, and up to date vaudeville acts.
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Brinkman
Stephens
Hal Stephens
Harry Linton
Brinkman Opera ‘House
Governor Dawson backs Charley Swisher for governor
Governor Dawson declares a clear preference for Charley Swisher in the Republican race for governor. He rebuts a Democratic and rival press campaign, states his right to have preferences within his party, and cites Swisher’s aid to party platform pledges and progressive reforms. He notes no attempt to dictate the party’s choice and emphasizes his support as public and frank.
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Dawson
Swisher
Whist Party At Mr and Mrs Murray’s West Side Home
Mr and Mrs Harry Murray hosted a lively whist party on Walnut Street with music and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Pracht, Walter Tibbets, Will Deck, Haugh, Clyde Turner, Will Cline, Misses Sadie Laugh On, Rose Flannery, Rose Vance, Anna Judge, Anna Dorsey, Katie Ray, Eva Love, Louis Goudy, Maude Murray and many others. Mrs Goudy has recovered enough to walk about after weeks of illness. Dolly Vardennires the soubrette sings at the Casino tonight.
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Harry Murray
Walnut Street
West Side
Murray
Henry Pracht
Walter Tibbets
Will Deck
Haugh
Clyde Turner
Will Cline
Sadie Laugh- On
Rose Flannery
Rose Vance
Anna Judge
Anna Dorsey
Katie Ray
Train Strike Fatality At Moatsville Trackman Dies
W Va Jan 16 Arthur Blake a Moatsville trackman working near the depot was struck by freight train No 42 bound for Grafton at 3 30 pm. He lay on the track and was badly hurt doctors said he would not likely survive he is about 35 with a wife and one child.
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W. Va
Arthur Blake
Moatsville
Grafton
Casino vaudeville acts headline tonight and weekend
Ospara and Orapetta lead a novelty sketch show at the casino with a talking pig and Miss Dolly Vardonner. The act promises high price attractions for patrons, plus new moving pictures and weather forecast noting fair weather with cold snaps. O G Augir, manager.
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Ospara
Orapetta
Talking Pig
Dolly Vardonne
New Moving Pictures
Fump Factory
Grafton Wood Working Co
O. G. Augir
Elaborate Friedman Rothchild Nuptials in Grafton 1908
The wedding of Alma Friedman and Ralph Rothchild was held at the bride’s East Main Street home in Grafton. Dr Edward Calish of Richmond officiated in Reform Hebrew ceremony. attendees traveled from Baltimore Norfolk and beyond. A ten course repast followed as relatives sent telegrams of congratulations while the couple departed for a southern tour.
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Grafton
Alma Friedman
F. Friedman
Ralph Rothcchild
Richmond
Virginia
East Main Street
Charles Rothchild
Norfolk
Mise Selma Rothchild
Baltimore
Ed Hebrew Synagogue
Edward Calish
Comimon
Karl 8. Byers
Ed. Custer
M. J.pearlman
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Heart of Grafton
Phillippi
Lake Hill
Belington
James
St. Augustine Boys
St. Augustine
P. J. Doonin
Blaney
Thomas Nuzum
Charley Swisher
Pittsburg
Secretary of State
Mrs
Charles Goudy
Dolly Vardennier
Soubrette
Friedman-Rothchild
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