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Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
11
Delegation Nomination Result Shifts on Saturday
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a district delegation and nominations, noting a Saturday event with implications for future leadership. The readable bits reference Stallings and a district delegation, but specifics remain unclear due to text corruption.
Rojestvensky Acquitted In Cronstadt Court Martial
The Cronstadt court martial acquits Admiral Rojestvensky of murder charges after a 10 hour deliberation. Four Bedovi officers are found guilty of premeditated harm. they are sentenced to death by shooting, later to be commuted to dismissal from service. Sentences for mercy will be considered by the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronstadt
Russia
Rojestvensky
Artial
Sea of Japan
Bedovi
Vic
Bovbetteneey
Jestvensky
de Colongue
Nef
Janeff
Movi
Fillipovsky
Leontief
Rofestvensky
Pattison Estate Will Probate Promises To Widows And Children
Late Governor Pattison's will, soon offered for probate, provides for the widow first and then the children. Executors named are Mrs Pattison, Lewis Pattison, and a governor’s brother, with power to act. Estimated value under $200000, with possible reductions from realty. Family share in Union Central Life Insurance may exceed $15000. Insurance on Pattison was $50000. Immigration figures show over 4 million entered the U S via Ellis Island in the fiscal year, with southern Italy and Hebrews among top origins. Augustus St Jens Gaudens, recovering well at Cornish, denies cancer operation. Chicago fire marshal James Horan appointed by Mayor Dunne. confirmation by the aldermen.
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Onlo
Macinnati
Pattison
Pattison Lewis Pattison
Gover Pattison
Union Tral Life Insurance Company
New York
Ted States
Hillis Island
Italy
Couple Killed by Train Near West Virginia Junction
Carl Neff, a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman in Piedmont, and Miss Daisy Reed, about twenty, were killed last night when a freight wreck forced a transfer of train No 12 to the opposite track. They were walking the B and O tracks and struck as the eastbound train rounded a curve. Both bodies were taken to Piedmont pending coroner's investigation. The couple, prominent in Piedmont social circles, had been keeping regular company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Neff
Daisy Reed
Baltimore and Ohio
West Virginia Junction
Bloomington
Neff
Mr Reed
Miss Reed
Scott Reed
West Virginia
Piedmont
Dead Man Found In Grafton Linked To Circus
Unknown man aged about 30 found on railroad tracks in New Martinsville. A bank book from Grafton Banking & Trust Co and a draft from United States Leather Co. payable to J A Poe & Bro were found on him. Bank book lost in Fairmont July Fourth. payment on the draft was stopped. Possible link to Gentry Brothers circus. identity not yet confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Mannington
New Martinsville
Gentry Brothers Circus
Grafton Bank
J. A. Poe
Bert Poe
J. A. Poe & Bro
Fairmont
Grafton Banking & Trust Company
United States Leather Company
J A. Poe & Bro
Trust Company
Messrs
Poe & Bro
Draf
Railroads appeal assessment as Board of Public Works faces case
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad appeals Marion county property valuation by the Board of Public Works. Judge Mason will hear the case, with expected quick disposition. Rumors of similar actions in other counties arise as public service corporations resist increased assessments, following exhaustive board investigations into property values. Democratic commentary on the board’s actions is noted as railroads and oil firms protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Marion County
Board of Public Works
Mason
Marion
Public Service
City officials urged to fund permanent street work only
Local critique argues unimproved dirt streets waste funds and fail under heavy rain. advocates selecting the most permanent engineering solutions and allocating money year by year to build durable roads rather than dirt fills.
Right to appeal questioned in railroad case
The Fairmont povers argue the circuit court decision on railroad company appeal from State Board of Public Works assessment is not final, stressing that appeals are a core government right. Denying higher court access could leave counties and the state financially tied up and public interests harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Povers
Circuit Court
State Board of Public Works
Grafton growth tied to Fairmont in Mon River valley
The Grafton Sentinel notes Grafton has grown since 1900 and rivals Fairmont in population, with Morgantown and Clarksburg in limelight. It predicts the next census will show Grafton close behind the three cities, amid political chatter in Preston county and Parkersburg street cleanups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Sentinel
Grafton
Fairmont
Monongahela Valley
Morgantown
Clarksburg
Second District Democrats weigh Davis bid
Some in the Second District Democrats foresee Cdl. Tom Davis winning Congress again though the veteran remains cautious about a formal run. He says the humor of boyish chatter amuses him but he will not enter the race this year and will avoid challenging the big Man from Morgantown in the campaign.
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Cdl
Tom Davis
Rkersburg State Journal
Uncle Tom
Morgantown
West Virginia Republicans tout progress and unity
Col. John T. McGraw visits Clarksburg to patch a truce in the First Congressional District Democrats and back a candidate to oppose Hubbard. The piece argues West Virginia remains solidly Republican, citing Taft, state progress, and the perception that Democrats lack a unified, viable alternative, while a side note praises modest claims of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
John T. McGraw
First Congressional District
Hubbard
Taylor County
West Virginia
Taft
North Carolina
South
Intelligencer
Epworth League Meeting At Knottaville Church
Sunday service at Knottaville M E church drew a large crowd with Geff L. Shroyer leading and Miss Ethel Jones slated to conduct next Sunday. Local social notes mention visits by Marion Allender and Troy Wilson plus Leslie Poe and Langdon Sawyer from Grafton. Public notice from GRAFTON reports concern over Rockefeller linked gumshoe tactics in a new rubber trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. PF
Marion Allender
Grafton
Knottavisle
Troy Wilson
Kingwood
W. E. Wilson
Leslie Poe
Langdon Sawyer
Epworth League
Knottaville M. E
Geff L. Shroyer
Ethel Jones
Auditor Scherr Reported in Critical Condition
From Charleston comes word that State Auditor Arnold Scherr is gravely ill with a dangerous throat ailment. He reportedly traveled to New York for consultation with top specialists and may undergo a risky operation, with no assured permanent relief. Friends hope for his recovery and continued service to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Arnold
Scherr
New York
Ihsan
Old Chronic Sore Cure Promoted by Chamberlain Salve
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Salve for old chronic sores noting it helps keep sores in good condition. It recommends avoiding complete healing and claims the salve is especially valuable for lasting sores. Sold by medicine dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Medicine Dealera
Col Woodfords Second Separation Ties Up Annuity Deal
Col A W Woodford and his wife who wed months ago have separated under a formal agreement stating she will receive 480 dollars yearly in monthly installments for maintenance. The lien covers his Lewis Block on Main Street and the couple released him from other obligations. This marks a second separation in recent years following an earlier marriage in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Woodford
Mra. Woodford
Lewis Block
Main Street
Cole Woodford
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