Edwards testifies on detectives graft case in Webster Springs
William B Edwards former U S Senatorial candidate testifies at the Ben A Smith bribery trial in Webster Springs. He denies employing detectives to buy votes and says investigators were used to uncover graft as a public duty. He cites involvement of former governors Glasscock Dawson and Col McGraw with Ogden and Hall in early efforts.
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Webster Springs
William
Edwards
United States
Ben A. Smith
Col Edwards
Smith
Col. Edwards
Charleston
William ©. Glasscock
William M. C. Dawson
John T. McGraw
H. C. Ogden
Grant P. Hall
Ogden
William Seymour Edwards
Murder and Suicide Shock Dayton in Flood Depression
Samuel Heck aged 63 killed his wife Jane J. Heck this morning then shot himself through the heart. Neighbors say he was deranged by the recent flood and had undergone a severe operation adding to his affliction. The tragedy occurred in Dayton shortly after dawn.
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Dayton
Samuel Heck
Jane J. Heck
Heck
Fugitive Found Dead in Forest Park Tragedy
Charles Brown a four year old lacking bond to appear for trial on a capital crime charge was found dead in Forest Park. A bullet hole was in his temple with no weapon nearby and a tramp named Henry Schuster was held for investigation after claiming to locate the body. Authorities tied to a larger graft investigation referenced past political ties and employed detectives to Charleston to hunt grafters.
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ST. Louis
Charles Brown
Forest Park
Brown
Henry Schuster
Agreement for dissolution reached in Harriman merger
Washington June 28 Associated Press Dispatch reports Attorney General McReynolds and Union Pacific representatives have reached a dissolution agreement for the Harriman merger. Plans align with President Wilson’s anticipated stance and the proposal will be submitted to the U S Circuit Court for the Eighth Circuit at St Paul on Monday.
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Washington
McReynolds
Union Pacific
Harriman
Wilson
United States Circuit Court For
Eighth Circuit
St. Paul
Wheeling Man Causes Wild West Scene in New York
John Hill of Wheeling West Virginia rode a horse in Fifth Avenue provoking a crowd of about 2000 in a Wild West display. He attempted to lasson a bicycle messenger on Fourteenth Street and rode wide circles in Washington Square before police intervened. Three officers overpowered him as the horse fell. He was charged with drunkenness.
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New York
John Hill
Wheeling
W. Va
Fifth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Washington Square
Two Die in La Porte Area Auto Crash
In La Porte, Indiana, Barney Dossey, 45, of Michigan City, and William Hamilton, 50, of La Porte, were killed when their car left a short turn and plunged into a ditch near Laporte. Two other passengers were injured in the June 28 accident while en route from Michigan City to Laporte.
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Laporte
Ind
Barney Dossey
Michigan City
William aHmilton
Divers search Mohawk hold after steamer explosion
Divers were summoned to locate bodies in the Mohawk hold after the Standard Oil steamer wrecked by an oil explosion. Four crew likely dead, about six injured with one serious. Heat wave grips the nation as Duluth dons fur coats and coats in unseasonable cold.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Mohawk
Water tests begin as Gatun Dam gates face pressure
Panama June 28 The larger lower gates at Gatun Dam are being tested under full pressure for the first time as Atlantic waters flow in against the gates reaching sea level. Engineers monitor the test and report the gates firm and water tight. Water stands at the fifty foot stage.
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Associated Press
Panama
Gatum
Atlantic
Former Brazil Chief Manuelo Ferraz De Campossal Dies
Dr Manuelo Ferraz De Campossal, former President of Brazil from 1898 to 1902, died in Saro Paulo today at the age of 73. He steered major reconstruction of the young republic after a protracted upheaval.
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Associated Press
Saro Paulo
Brazil
Manuelo Ferraz de Campossalles
Mexicans Protest Import of War Munitions
Washington dispatch reports Denustiano Carranza protesting to Secretary Bryan via agents over imports of munitions to Huerta forces via Laredo Texas while exports to Carranza’s forces are barred by the 1912 neutrality proclamation. Dispatches say repair trains operate to fix the railway south of Laredo.
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Associated Press
Washington
Denustiano Carranza
Mexico
Bryan
Huerta
Laredo
Tex
Veterans Trains to Gettysburg Pass Through Grafton
Veterans marching to Gettysburg will pass Grafton tonight and tomorrow on their way east. Three Illinois veterans trains stop for breakfast. Indiana contingent of over 400 travels on two more special trains. The rush lasts until Monday as all veterans reach Gettysburg. Most veterans use regular Grafton trains. Washington June 28 You can catch me is the official approval of the current administration. President Wilson responds to a journalist about amending the Sherman anti trust law with You can search me.
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Army of Veterans
Old Battlefield
Gettysburg
Grafton
Illinois
Indiana
State
Washington
Preident
Wilson
Congress
California
Woodrow Wilson
Window Glass Factory Sold At Public Sale Today
Prostrate heat incident reported as Christopher Huber of the B. & O. railroad maintenance of way in the first ward collapsed yesterday afternoon. He received medical care, is improving, and believed out of danger this noon.
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Christopher Huber
B. & O. Railroad
First Ward
Full Time Returns for Local Shops on July First
Local shops are slated to return to full time on July first as a new fiscal year begins. Previously workers had only three days per week due to funds shortages, but a fresh appropriation will release several thousand dollars for use in the shops. B and O employees and city residents welcome the update.
Cable Break Delays Well Sinking At Hepzibah
The cable on a well drilled by Grafton Drilling Company near Hepzibah broke last evening delaying reaching final depth. The well penetrated sand productive on two nearby wells within four hundred yards but yielded little gas. Still, good indications for a producer are reported.
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Grafton Drilling Company
Hepzibah
Wall falls injures fifty at Euclid square garage
A section of scaffolding at the second story of the Euclid Square garage on Hast 19th street near Hudson avenue collapsed at 11 o clock, burying about fifty workmen. Five were pulled free at once with serious injuries.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Cleve O
Euclid Square
Hast
19Th Street
Huciid Avenue
Federals Lose Battle in Seven OAS Fight
In Guaymas Sonora federal armies are scattered as Huerta’s commander becomes a fugitive. Rebels led by Obergon pursue fleeing federals after a seven day clash around Sonora. Anti Yaqui Indians moved to aid actions, while Park-Perabusy post office case hints at department meddling in politics.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Arizona
Huerta
Sonora
Guayhas
Obergon
Grafton Window Glass plant to reopen in town
The Grafton Window Glass Company plant in the East End, with about seven acres, was sold at auction for 24000 dollars to purchasers with first lien. They plan to start work immediately after minor repairs and expect to resume glass production, boosting employment and local commerce.
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Grafton Window Glass Company
Mont
Court House
W. P Hendrickson
W. A. Beavers
Joseph Pugh
T. A. Deveny
H. G. Gilmore
James Jacobs
R. 8. Rogers
Chas Kimmel
Harry Compton
Clark Madeira
J. L. Hechmer
Sentinel
Grafton
Kinney Promoted to Baltimore Division Chief Clerk
W C Kinney longtime assistant chief clerk to the B and O superintendent here departs for Baltimore to become chief clerk to the Baltimore division superintendent at Camden Station He will be succeeded by Richard Maning current chief clerk to the division engineer Kinney praised by many for his ability and industry the new post increases train counts albeit with less territory and marks Maning years of faithful service noted by the company
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W. C. Kinney
Baltimore
Camden Station
Richardanaing
Kinney
Maning
Black Handers Sent Up Today in Fairmont Court
In Fairmont on June 2, Margaret Farcelli eight, Joe Frierarlo eight, and Jim Bruno ten were sentenced by the court to terms related to a Black Hand conspiracy case. The article notes the seriousness of the charges and the ages of the defendants.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Fairmont
Margaret! Farcelli
Joe Frierarlo
Jim Bruno
Grafton Mayor Denies Sunday River Bathing Ban
Rumors claimed a ban on Sunday river bathing at Grafton Park, but Mayor Watkins says city will not interfere with visiting the park. He calls such measures too harsh, noting Sundays are a key chance for citizens to enjoy river swimming and park shade before starting the work week.
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Grafton Park
Sentinel
Watkins
Grafton
Parrk
Shriners Stopover Before Wheeling Trip
About forty Shriners from Elkins and vicinity will stop over briefly in Grafton tomorrow en route to Wheeling. They will be guests of the Willard hotel and will have breakfast during their layover.
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Elkins
Grafton
Wheeling
Willard Hotel
Oil firm resume in Missouri after court ruling
Jefferson City Missouri June 28 The Missouri Supreme Court issued a ruling permitting Standard Oil Company of Indiana to resume business in Missouri after previously being ousted The decision marks a restoration of operations for the company within the state as the court affirmed the license to operate.
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Associated Press
Jefferson City, MO
Missourri Supreme Court Today
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Missouri
Grafton B O Team to Face Fairmont on Independence Day
The Grafton B O team, boasting a 1000 percent record, will play Fairmont B O here on Independence Day. The matchup follows games slated with Parkersburg Benwood Wheeling and other B O clubs, as Grafton seeks continued success and league momentum. A San Francisco rebuild feature notes vast urban renewal and the upcoming Pan American Exposition. Six family members perished in a Lexington South Carolina house fire.
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Grafton B. & O
Fairmont B. & O. Shop J
Grafton
Fairmont
Parkersburg
Benwood
Wheeling
San Francisco
Pacific Metro-Polis
Pacific
Ice drenched streets as Duluth endures extreme heat wave
A harsh heat wave grips Duluth Minnesota and Chicago with extreme temperatures and widespread discomfort. Overcoats are reported worn despite the heat as residents cope with the season's intense conditions and scattered ice deliveries in tenement districts.
June Chill Returns as City Feels Coldest Day in 28 Years
In Duluth on June 28 smoke from large buildings hinted at resumed steam heating. The morning low hit 42 degrees, rising to 45 by 9 am. Pedestrians wore winter coats, people in autos stayed bundled in fur, and a sharp lake breeze kept the chill alive.
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Duluth
Minn
Lake Superior
Heat Strikes Multiple Cities Amid Record Temperatures
Across Cleveland Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati heat waves push temperatures toward new highs as hundreds of thousands seek relief at parks beaches and resorts. Ice donations flood tenements while several deaths and numerous prostrations are reported in major urban centers. A Weather Bureau forecast promises no immediate relief with July expected to be hottest.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Cleveland
Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Cincinnati
Washington
Weather Bureau
Frankenfield
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H. G. Ogien
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