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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
4
Thaw defended himself with a firm denial during arraignment, pled not guilty as prosecutors prepared charges. The appearance occurred in a New York courtroom with attorneys for both sides present.
New York reports that the defense will base the Thaw case on emotional insanity to argue for acquittal in the murder of Lord White. Thaw rejects insanity as a defense, seeks a trial, and plans to reveal White life and Nesbit ties. Mrs. Thaw will testify. Thaw’s behavior in custody and during arraignment is described, along with a jailer interaction and the court proceedings. The piece also notes a theologian death in California.
A dazzling meteor lit the night sky over Grafton last Saturday around 9:20 PM, accompanied by a loud explosion heard citywide. Eyewitnesses described a range of sizes from a teacup to a dish, with trails varying from pole-length to shorter. Col. Geo H Smith and locals on Wilford Street reported the event and a rattling sensation felt indoors. Several observers along Latrobe and Main streets also witnessed the expiring planet. The incident prompted talk of an earthquake, though officials offered no official confirmation.
Hugh Williams, a Salem man, and Lillie McCarvin were found dead after James L Coad shot them both in the Water Street home. Coad then shot himself, leaving three young children fatherless as neighbors recall a troubled marriage and a recent divorce finalized in Marion County. Williams escaped an initial fatal confrontation. Coroner Amee led the investigation with Williams present.
A letter argues the proposed government building belongs in Blueville to supply federal offices and spur growth, praising Senator Scott for securing initial funds for a Grafton project and urging a city‑wide, non selfish approach to secure the site and completion. It notes possible Parkersburg & Co. double tracking as a beneficial development.
A ten thousand dollar appropriation for a Grafton government building remains in the bill, praised as a step toward local prosperity. The Sentinel endorses Sturgiss as the best candidate for Congress in the Second District, predicting Republican victory regardless of nominee, and notes strong party unity and progress in the district.
Mr Arch T Welton of rant county withdraws from the congressional nomination race in Whig district, ceding the field to Mr Keim and the Hon Geo C Sturgiss. He cites no chance of nomination and declines to complicate matters, leaving the campaign in a stronger moral position for his party.
Morgantown writer George C. Baker presents figures showing Standard Oil South Penn and similar firms dodging taxes for years. He argues these companies profited from vast oil production yet paid little to fund state laws, courts, and police, urging fair assessment under new tax laws to relieve farmers and other taxpayers.
Barbour County supporters clash over election results as recounts loom and ballots are scrutinized. Sturgiss leads in Morgan County and presses for a fair count while Keim allies allege irregularities.
In Grafton May events a Y M C A sporting goods order totaling $20 was billed to Walter Tibbetts under false pretenses. A youth delivered goods to a clerk who then realized the ruse. Spider Brown was arrested on the crime, held for a preliminary hearing, with Laren Brown also facing charges and bond set.
Editor notes a town need to curb doorstop loiterers and public spitting. He imagines a remedy to spare ladies from draggings and improve decorum, calling for reform that would be welcomed by every lady in Grafton Renrrane.
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