Lake Erie Railroad to Extend into West Virginia
Morgantown reports further information on the Lake Erie railroad extension into the state. Directors say funding is secured and construction will begin soon, despite past vetoes by B and O and Pennsylvania. The line will reach Belington then connect with Western Maryland and Coal & Coke, unlocking major undeveloped areas and boosting expected tonnage.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Lake Erie
Peninsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsy
Belington
Maryland
Coal & Coke
Senate
W. B. Glasscock
Jas. H. McDermott
Norfolk and Western
Elkins
West Virginia
Death of Chinese laundryman tied to Sigel case
New York police investigate a murder in Sta tion street after Yuang Yow, a Chinese laundry worker, is found strangled and submerged in tubs. Bloodstains finger and footprints suggest a resistance fight. Authorities note no proven links to any Chinatown society as they pursue connects to the Sigel case. Grace Pickett of Fairmont travels to the Tygart Valley Fishing Club.
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A. Es
York
Station Street
Yung Yows
Chout
Grace Pickettt
Fairmont
Tygart Valley
Sweet Melody
Accident on Washington Street injures Miss Hursey near fatality
A severe accident on Washington street injured Miss Carrie Hursey of Salem and her niece Mrs. Deck after a runaway brewery wagon collided with their buggy. Miss Hursey, thrown from the buggy, was dragged and struck by a wheel, with doctors early fearing a fatal outcome. She remains seriously ill but survived, awaiting further recovery.
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Daily Sentinel
Washington Street
Carie Hursey
Salem
Miss Hursey
Will Deck
Richard Gerstell
Belle Vankirk
Gerstell
Capt. Litzinger
Chas. A. Sinsel
Father McElligott
Hursey
Wright brothers soar with three eight to nine minute flights
Washington July 2 Orville Wright flew his aeroplane three times last evening for eight and nine minutes each. The machine stayed under perfect control at speeds of 35 to 40 miles an hour with sharp turns. Wilbur Wright explained that a diagnosed issue caused yesterday's tumble and that the newer, heavier machine and smaller lanes require about three extra miles per hour to stay aloft.
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Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Wright ‘Brothers
Wilbur Wright
Orville
Saved by Husband in Monongahela River Rescue
Mrs Anna Wilson wife of Charles Wilson narrowly escaped drowning when she jumped into the Monongahela river during a temporary fit of insanity. Her husband jumped in and saved her with heroic efforts. She is now confined in a local hospital. Mrs Arah Brooks was here yesterday en route from Uniontown to Belington.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Anna Wilson
Charles Wilson
Monongahela River
Arah Brooks
Uniontown
Belington
Latrobe Street Reopens with New Businesses Planned
Latrobe Street begins to revive after nine saloons closed on Wednesday night. New ventures set to open include Bd Flanagan's restaurant with tobacco and soft drinks, Harry Kimmel's bowling alley, and restaur ants by Howard Workman and M. J. Pearlman. Timely openings aim to restore activity, with Bar rooms replaced by dining and leisure venues.
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Ly Sentinel
Latrobe Street
Bd Flanagan
Harry Kimmel
Howard Workman
John Berns
Sherwood Hotel
M. J. Pearlman
Central Hotel
H. D. Comerford
Tom McAvoy
Messina Hit By New Quake After Calamity
Messina and Regio were shaken by a quake at 7 20 and 7 25 am startling residents who fled to open spaces. Casualties unconfirmed but one woman died, a child injured, with food and shelter scarce as sailors soldiers and police patrol the district to curb looting and aid frightened inhabitants.
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Messina
Sicily
Calabria
Regio
Steilly
Grafton Firm Receives Charter for Steam Laundry
Home Steam Laundry & Dye Works of Grafton West Virginia is chartered to operate and own a steam laundry with capital set at 35000 dollars. Subscriptions total 2700 dollars with 270 dollars paid. Incorporators include T. W. Helsonimus T. EB. Cole John I. Cav eney Phil Preise L Ward and M Magill all of Grafton West Virginia.
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Home Steam Laundry & Dye Works
Grafton
W. Va
T. W. Helsonimus
T. EB. Cole
John I. Caveney
Phil
Preise
Ward
M. Magill
Glass factory in Grafton to close for summer break
The Grafton Window Glass Company plant in the East End will close for about six weeks during the hot summer, allowing necessary repairs and a rest for its 175 employees. Operations will resume mid August after tanks and ovens are cooled, with director plans to review future when the plant reopens.
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Grafton Window Glass Company
H. EK. DéVaughn
Murderous Duel at Dogtown Ends in Capture
John Scharman fatally shot John Johnson on a Dogtown front porch after a quarrel sparked in a nearby road house. He then held Johnson’s wife and friends at gunpoint while the dying man bled. Police surrounded Scharman’s home and regained control after a hard struggle.
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Baltimore
John Johnson
John Scharman
Johnson
Scharman
Dogtown
Schuster Resigns as Grafton Team Secretary Treasurer
Fred S. Schuster quits as secretary and treasurer of the Grafton baseball team. He cites hearing damage from the hammering and a thankless job as reasons, though he praises his own efforts and the team’s support.
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Daily Sentinel
Fred S. Schuster
Treasury
Grafton
Schuster
Many Boats Crowd River In Summer Boating Boom
The city enjoys a thriving river boating scene each warm evening. Craft travel between the South Side bridge and Graf ton Park drawing numerous pleasure seekers to the popular river resort. Officials note growing crowds and healthful recreation as the season peaks.
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South Side
Grafton Park
Illness Update on Mr Gramm at West Main
Mr 8 H Gramm has been ill for a long time at his home on West Main street and is not quite as well due to the warm weather. Hopeful that his condition is temporary and that a few days will restore his health.
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Richmond
Virginia
West Virginia
Sooner
Charles 4. Littlefield
Maine
Sesson
Washington
Gramm
H. Gramm
West Main Street
Prosperity Arrives Early as June Gains Alarm Chicago
Prosperity arrives ahead of tariff end with June revival in manufacturing and finance. Banks and firms report rising orders, railroads expand, and big Chicago banks forecast a broad upturn by September. Iron and steel lead gains with high rail orders. railroad dividends rise and deposits surge across Chicago institutions. SWEET MELODY FLOUR
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Chicago
Middle West
National Bank of the Republic
Minnesota
Texas
W. T. Fenton
Harriman
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Coller
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Maric
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Meial Town
Western
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Marcela
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Overa
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