Grafton Sentinel highlights local matters and national questions
The Grafton Sentinel discusses Roosevelt and Mingis positions, the value of aerial lines, Cunard or dam site debates, and a call for canning plant support. It notes the Board of Trade drive, boy activities near Elephant Hole, and issues of liquor licensing, race tensions in Clarksburg, and local political campaigns including Sturgiss for Congress.
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Sentinel
Roosevelt
Mingis
Bryan
Jeffries
Guy G. Means
Knottsville
Grafton
Means
Board of Trade
Mr. Means
Taylor County
Dancing and the American Rhythm in Public Life
The piece criticizes American dance styles as frenzied and mechanical versus classical ideals. It cites professional dance masters in Chicago denouncing barn dances and two steps while defending individual expression in social dancing and rejecting external dictates.
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America
Chicago
Thaw Case Skepticism Mirrors Thaw Controversy
The author cautions against overused insanity defenses after Porter Charlton’s arrest for killing his wife and disposing of her body in Lake Como. He argues insanity must be clearly proven before excusing murder while criticizing cases where defense rhetoric frames justice as travesty.
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Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Let Up Poem Urges Moderation in Heat
In the Baltimore Evening Sun humorist Strickland Gillian presents a poem titled Let Up arguing that quitting can be virtuous when a task becomes unsatisfactory. The piece elevates moderation as a guiding virtue, especially in warm weather, urging readers to stop dwelling on annoyances and redirect effort to something worthwhile.
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Strickland Gillian
Baltimore Evening Sun
Mr. Gillian
Bankers in Missouri and Kansas Halt Auto Loans
A dispatch from Kansas City says bankers across Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas agreed not to loan money for auto purchases. The stance reflects concern over mortgage-heavy households and warns that many borrowers risk their futures by financing cars. Some argue that owning an automobile may be unnecessary or burdensome for those financially stretched.
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Nevada
Clarksburg
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Financial Panic and Auto Boom Hit American Prosperity
The piece notes rising luxury spending and a fear of national prosperity decline. It cites 300000 new autos expected to be sold and Pullman revenues growing beyond population or wealth gains. It compares travel shifts from stagecoaches to Pullmans and suggests a national rush toward spending, with Kansas City bankers battling the current trend.
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Pullman Company
Puillman
Kansas City
Times
America
Sturgiss Praised At Keyser Republican Convention
The Second Congressional District Republican Convention met in Keyser on July 6 with an enthusiastic, harmonious tone. Speakers lauded Hon. George C. Sturgiss for four years in the National House, predicting strong support and a decisive fall victory for him. Delegates praised his service and Taylor County’s respect, urging Monongalia County to back him with a large majority.
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Keyser
George
Sturgiss
Congress
Bill Board
Preston County
Bill” Bowman
House of Delegates
Rowlesburg
Bowman
Charleston
Times
Fairmont Times
George C. Sturgiss
House of Representatives
West Virginia
Sturgis
Taylor County
Monongalia County
What Everybody Knows Knowledge Is Great
A reflective passage on shifting beliefs about science and progress. It traces guesses about world shape, Halley’s Comet, and rapid tech advances from horse to airplane, noting public overconfidence in solving political questions and local editorial arrogance.
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Halley
Mothers’ Club
Glass History From Egypt and Mesopotamia
A brief note traces glass production to ancient Egypt around 3000 B C and marks transparent glass manufacture beginning about 719 B C, highlighting early origins and technological milestones.
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Egypt
Compassion in Character and Mercy of Mind
The text defines compassion as a tender, merciful disposition that moves men to pity others misfortunes and refrain from ruining anyone. It asserts compassion is the most amiable temper of mind, though it seldom gains honor, yet it is worthy of the highest esteem.
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Fielding
County Court Adjourns After Several Days of Business
The county court adjourned today after a several day session handling routine business. The main issue was a petition for a new road in Fetterman district named Thorn and Snyder road but high property costs prevented establishment. Other matters included appointments of administrators and executors. A future session will discuss bride bids and the Armstrong estate case. Lost Garnet ring with pearl setting on Main Street near Brinkman block. reward offered.
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Fetterman
Thorn and Snyder
Armstrong
Main Street
Brinkman
Flemington Wins Water Works Franchise
The Flemington area secured a county court franchise to install a water works system this afternoon. Local citizens backing the project plan rapid progress as the installation is pushed forward.
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Flemington
Merchants Plan Second Annual Picnic at Graf ton Park
The Merchants Association held a meeting last evening to discuss plans for a monster old time picnic at Graf ton Park on Thursday August 4. Last year’s event was a magnificent success and committees were appointed to arrange new details to ensure an even bigger outing.
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Daily Sentinel
Merchants Association
Grafton Park
Merchants Picnic Planned At The Park August Fourth
The article lists committees for the Merchants picnic with names for amusements and refreshments. It notes preparations start immediately and invites public anticipation for a great day at the park, mentioning the date August 4.
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L.clark
Miller
William ‘Arche ‘Deacon
J. V. Skelley
J. M. Riffee
W. N. Kerr
Nusbaum
M.A. Beeler
S. J. Walter
L. W. Sinsel
A. A. Doak
B. F. Poe
W. P. Hendrickson
Merchants
Flemington Granted Franchise for Street Electric Railway
By motion of Messrs. W. J. Davidson and W. Wyckoff before the county court Flemington was granted a street electric railway franchise. This advances plans to connect Grafton and Clarksburg with a direct trolley line.
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W. J. Davidson
W. ©. Wyckoff
Flemington
Grafton
Clarksburg
Peculiar Gage Out in Spokane
In Spokane Washington flagman J Lynch of Hamilton Street crossed paths with Greek fruit dealer Louis Gambost. Lynch allegedly hurled a pebble weighing eight ounces to stop Gambost before a passenger train. Court heard Lynch feared a fast train and saved Gambost and his horse. case dismissed. Gambost thanked him.
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Spokane
Wash
C. J. Lynch
Hamilton St
Louis Gambost
Justice Mann
Ity
Crow
Lynch
Gambost
Jeffries Leaves Oakland for Los Angeles in Bad Eye Condition
Jeffries departs Oakland for Los Angeles to reach his ranch amid a serious eye injury. Doctors fear optic nerve paralysis could cause partial blindness, signaling a grave health setback for the famed fighter.
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Oakland
Cal
Jeffries
Los Angeles
Baltimore horses to get extra water tubs in June heat
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals plans to set up 26 drinking tubs in key streets this Friday to cool thirsty horses and dogs. Each station will have a attendant, a bucket and sponge, and a hose spray to revive overheated animals. Last year 15 stations watered 220 347 horses and many benefited.
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the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Baltimore Sun
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Demand for a portable mood device in early Chicago press
The Chicago Record-Herald quotes a speaker lamenting the lack of a device to boost happiness on demand. The imagined gadget would let people feel good without triggering others or calling others for help, a concept presented as a future invention.
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Meg
Chicago Record-Herald
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