Virginia debt investigation commission named in Charleston opinion
The proposed commission to investigate the Virginia debt is praised by prominent West Virginia figures. Members listed include Attorney General QuarK W. May, ex Governor A B White, Judges Tavener Landere Dent Miller Dennis Whitacer, Col OBrien, John Mason, S S Green, Hunter Moas and Bennett. Rumors alleged a Democratic scheme to settle debt by payment, prompting public inquiry.
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Charleston
W. Va
Virginia
Seosto
Campbell
Jeffergyn
Tate
Generail Quark W. May
Joan J. Davis
A. B. White
LN. Tavener
Joseph M. Landere
M.H. Dent
Miller
Thom G H. Dennis
Nelson E. Whitacer
Col
Thomas O’brien
John Mason
Chariston
Democrata Haseen
Prominent Insurance Agent Paralyzed in Kingwood
Emory P Albright, son of Mr and Mrs L M Albright of Kingwood, was stricken with paralysis last Friday night and remains in critical condition. His left side, voice, heart, and breathing are affected, with Dr Etrickier attending. He has shown some improvement but remains in grave danger and conscious throughout.
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Niall
After the Standard Oil Co and Packers
Little Rock Arkansas January 19 district attorney alleged violations of state antitrust laws used against Waters Pierce Oil Co Kane Mond Packing Co Morrie Co and Gods Poekie Co for penalties. The action challenged the trust law and was upheld in a related case, preserving legality.
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Little Rock
Ark
Dealnet Ar . Co
Waters Pierce
Kane Mond Packing Company
Morrie & Co
Gods Poekie Company
Srecariy
Allen Bak
Fackine Company
Henry G Davis Defends the Railroad in Charleston Meeting
A large Charleston crowd attended a January meeting where Senator Henry G Davis presented the railroad's side of reform agitation. He argued West Virginia taxes on railroads are unfair, cited coal and oil funding comparisons with Ohio, and warned against actions that could harm capital confidence in the state.
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Charleston
Rat Roy
Davie
House
West Virginia
Kerene
Gratton High Forms Athletic Association to Boost Sports
A January meeting at Gratton High School elected Ward Lanham as president and others to lead a new athletic association. The group aims to promote clean athletics and enhance school appeal, noting growth from 14 to 35 enrolled boys and plans for basketball, football, and track. Girls have organized multiple basketball teams and support is praised by staff.
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Gratton High School
Ward Lanham
Fred Abbott
Emma Coffman
Geo. H. Colebank
Edmund Lilly
Warden
Brooke
Harry Russell
George Bianey
Frank Rector
Cline Gough
Grafton High School
Wacher
Antit
Fairmont
Giris Sla
Grejo
Teama
Rannagera
Montgomery Resolution Passed Amid Senate Debate
Charleston Jan 17 Democrats tried to tack an amendment to Senator Montgomery’s resolution praising President Johnson and adding a note on the income tax measure and discharging negro soldiers related to the Browneville affair. Protests arose over the negro clause and both amendments failed while the original resolution passed.
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Charleston
Senate
Montgomery
Johnson
Jefferson
West Virginia
Browneville
Kidd
Augusta County
Jesse Mason
Mannington
Evans
Turway
Charges Against Senator Bailey Prompt Texas Inquiry
In Austin, Representative Coke announces an investigation of Senator Bailey's conduct and files a formal notice with the senate advisory committee. The house debates whether to order an inquiry as Bailey's supporters say he will be reelected to the United States Senate.
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Austin
Tex
Bailey
Representative Coke
Texas
United States Senate
Grafton Man Albert Steele Drowns Off Block Island
A Grafton man, Albert L. Steele of Portland Maine, died January 4 when swept overboard during a severe storm near Block Island while aboard the steamship Manhattan of the Atlantic 88 Company en route from Portland to New York. His body was not found. Steele, an electrician, had represented the American Biograph Company and served the U.S. Government in exhibitions. He left a wife and one child in Portland. The city memorializes him as a career with promise.
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Albert L. Steele
Block Island
Steele
Porland
New York City
Stee
Sarah J. Steele
J E Steele
C Schuster
Charles W. Steele
Graton Banking & Tinet Co
Luther Steele
Grafton
Interag
Portland
Maine
American Biograph Company
United States
Canada
Mexico
Ite Electrican
St Louis
Portland Oregon
Jamestown
Ragic
Fortland
Charles Miles
Pillaburgh
Gome
Big coal trust suit targets Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The suit by independent coal operators claims the Baltimore and Ohio controls a major coal trust, owning private cars and stock in key mines. It names the Consolidation, Fairmont, and Somerset groups, detailing a $37 million empire shipping 4 million tons annually and allocating most cars to Fairmont and related firms. The case argues railroad influence skews access, with disputed car allotments and ownership across the complex network.
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B, & O. Railroad Company
United States
Balimore
Fairmont
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Transportation Line
Alots
Baltmore
Ohio
Supreme Court of the United States
Baltimore
Unio
Tas
Pitcairn Coal Company
Somerset
Ballinore and Ohio
Quassiidation Company
Fairmont Company
Hhe
Fairmont Q Company
Clarksburg Fuel Cp
Pustsborg and Fairmont Fuel Company
Congolidation Company
Ano
Sumerget Coal Company
Southern Coal and Transportation Company
Comberlany Pennsylvania Railroad
New England
Pittsburg
Great Lakes
Baltimore and Ohio
Monongahela
Stone
Itae
Sumereet and
Farmont
Pamity Wagner Reunion Highlights Family Gathering
A January 20 Sunday reunion brought together Wagner family members at the homes of 11 and 5 Wagner in this city. Present were two local brothers, three relatives from Jonetown Pennsylvania Rochesburg and Hole Brook Nebraska, and two sisters from Cumberland and Terra Alta. The event revived family memories, with a pleasant mood as members bid each other farewell and returned to their homes.
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Wagner
Rex Junion
West Virginia Patents Reported For Venture Partners
Patent attorney H Qaniap of Wheeling reports recent patents to West Virginia venture Ralph W Howe and Edwin J Ornold of Wheeling for a water motor and Edward L Nugent of Charleston for a switch.
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H. Qaniap
Wheeling
West Virginia
Ralph W Howe
Edwin J.ornold
Edward L. Nugent
Charleston
Trustee's Sale Notice for West Virginia Property in 1907
Notice of trustee sale by OE Wyckoff as trustee for Taylor County Bank. Property in Grafton West Virginia described as part of lot nine on Pearl street with improvements. Sale set February 2 1907 at 1 80 pm at the county courthouse front door. Payment plan: one third cash one third in four months one third in eight months with vendor's lien security.
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Kila B Tibpen
Thomas Tibbeta
Court House
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Pearl Street
West Grafton
Taylor
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