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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 26, 1906
Page
1
Battle with Pulajanes Ends Promising, 150 Dead or Wounded
Manila reports a clash on Leyte between Twenty-fourth Infantry, constabulary, and Pulajanes leaving 60 bandits killed and 150 dead or wounded overall. Captain McMaster and Major Nevill led charges. American and native forces used volley fire and decisive close combat to drive the attackers from thick underwood after a 20 minute fight. The piece also notes a longtime railroad employee born in 1858 who rose through the ranks toward potential vice presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Constabulary
Eandits
Leyte
Bunday
Worsick
O'Brien
McMaster
Nevill
Bolos
Mortae
Bouquet for General Manager Fitzgerald
The Pittsburg Gazette Times praises B&O General Manager Fitzgerald with a friendly bouquet. The piece lauds him as the most popular railroad officer in the country, beloved by the 75,000 Baltimore and Ohio workers for his long experience across many railroad roles. He is described as a jolly fellow proud of his roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pittsburg Gazette Times
Boquet
B&o
Tom
Fitzerall
Baltimore and Ohio
Rebman
West Virginia Board of Trade Holds Second Annual Convention
The second annual convention of the West Virginia Board of Trade will meet in Charleston on October 1. The Charleston Chamber of Commerce forms a committee for arrangements as prominent state figures including Governor Dawson and Henry G. Davis are expected to attend. The 22 constituent bodies unite for state development and advertising efforts. The group was organized June 20, 1905, at Wheeling and aims to make the next convention the best on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Board of Trade
Charleston
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Dawson
Henry G. Davis
J. N. Camden
Elkina
West Virgins
Wheeling
Commonwealth
Friday Band Concert Program from Mien Avon Hotel Porch
Vincent's Band, directed by Claude E. Vincent, presents a March program featuring Montezuma Overture The Enchantress Take Me to Your Heart Again Mi Kosirene Serenade Kiss of Spring Operatic Echoes and The Elks conducted by Claude E. Vincent on jab week Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Mien Avon Hotel
Chambers
Dalbey
Cornet
Richmond
Serensta
Barnhouse
Walte
Rolte
Laurendeau
The
Elks
Seitz
Claude E. Vincent
Ice Cream Social and Souvenir Postal Cards Sale
Close No 11 of Andrews M E church hosts an ice cream and cake social on Thursday evening July 26. The event features a large sale of Souvenir Postal Cards and invites collectors to inspect the cards available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews M. E
Young Boy Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Lelwnd, eight year old son of George Campbell of Philippi visiting the city, was taken ill a day or two ago and brought to the Sanitarium on the West Side. Surgeons found appendicitis and performed an operation. The procedure was successful and the patient is progressing encouragingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelwnd
George Campbell
Philippi
Thende
Painters Wanted To Assist Unload Excess Paint Supplies
Job notice from R. E. Blaney and Co seeking several painters to help unload and apply surplus paint materials to houses. Emphasizes using an Excello power washing machine as the new method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Blaney and Co
Excello
Machinists Strike Over Fairness at Glenwood Shops
About 120 machinists and nonunion workers walked out at the Glenwood shops of the Baltimore and Ohio in Pittsburgh division protests. They demand reinstatement of Thomas Hampton and discharge of Master Mechanic J F Prendergast, threatening widespread disruption if unresolved within a week. Union officials claim repeated violations of working accords and promise strike benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belpere
Glenwood
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Thomas H Hampton
J. F. Prendergast
Hazelwood Union
International Order of Railroad
Prendergast
Daer
Finney
Motive
J. E. Muhifield
Baltimore
Ohio
Dyer
Genwood
Doergaya
Two Negro Bill Raisers Identified by Victims
Justice C R Lilly returned to Baltimore with photos of two Black suspects accused of raising and passing U S currency. Treasury officials describe Tolley as the gang leader, with accomplices Tramble Luke Ray Tobey Stith and others, detailing prior convictions and sentences in Louisville Nashville and Atlanta facilities. Victims in the city identified the pictured men when shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Lilly
Baltimore
United States Ofticere
United States
Charles E. Wright
Treasury Department
Secret Service Division
Tolley
Nashville, Tepa
Luke Ray
San Francisco
Cal
Lonieville
Louisville
U. S
Atlanta
Louiseville
Tobey
John Stith
Bluefield
W Va
Charleston
W. Va
Moundsville
Jeannette Jags Co declares 25 percent dividend
Pt Marion July 24 The Jeannette Jags Co Limited has declared a 25 percent dividend on 50 000 capital stock payable in cash tomorrow July 25 1906 The firm reports 20 000 boxes of glass valued 40 000 to 15 000 in stock and a working capital to cover repairs and pay workers after starting the factory in September next Stockholders are described as pleased with their ownership in the prosperous concern
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt Marion
Jeannette Jags Co. Limited
Desides
Ill Belington Woman Placed In Sanitarium Recovery Reported
Mies Hoffman of Belington who stayed at the Sherwood was taken ill yesterday and removed to the West Side Sanitarium. She is reported today as much improved. Her mother arrived yesterday to assist and returned home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Hoffman
Belington
Sherwood
Weat Side
State Auditor Scherr Near Operation for Throat Trouble
Auditor Arnold Scherr is in the east awaiting a throat operation, expected within a day or two, to address ongoing trouble with his throat that has persisted for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scherr
Arnold Scherr
Mystery surrounds remains found near the First Ward
The coroner's jury probes the unidentified body found near the Jarrett distillery in the First Ward. Mrs Hunt cannot confirm the remains are her missing husband James A Hunt, a B&O engineer, while experts discuss disposal, teeth, and the cause of death. The verdict cites death by a Colt revolver, accidental or intentional, prior to July 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrett
Firet Ward
Fetterman
Court House
James A. Hunt
A. R. Warden
A. M. Jarrett
Hunt
James A. Hant
Hant
Taylor
Keim Concedes Nomination Loss Before Convention
Washington July 25 N G Keim of Elkins concedes defeat in his bid for the House nomination. He says George O Sturgis will be nominated by acclamation at the Raleigh convention on August 1. Keim notes the fight was strong but delegates left him short of required support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
N. G. Keim
Elkins
Raleigh
Hie
House of Representatives
George O. Sturgis
Hpte
Oscar Riley Joins Grafton Police Force
Following Chief Cole's misfortune yesterday The Grafton Leader reports changes in the force Patrolman Fletcher is promoted to Chief of Police and Oscar Riley becomes a full fledged Patrolman advancing and wearing the uniform and mace of authority The notice is likely to provoke local reactions in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Cole
Fletcher
Chiel
Oscar Riley
Riley
Grafton
Weather Report and Local Supply Ad
Daily weather note notes partly cloudy tonight with showers Friday across eastern portions. Pump Factory hosts card sign event and whistling signal. A Gagir Co offers fence building and materials. Hollow block carload just arrived for foundations, call early to secure stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Fm
O. G Aagir& Co
Elks Delegate V. Kanst Visits Family in Parkersburg
V. Kanst returned from Denver where he attended the Elks convention as a delegate. On the way home he stopped in Parkersburg to see his wife, their child, and his sister in law, Mrs. Homer McDade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E V. Kanst
Denver
Elks Convention
Parkersburg
Homer McDade
Dr Davidson Vacation Plans Reported By Parkerburg Dispatch
The Parkerburg Dispatch News notesDr Davidon plans a vacation starting in a few days. He will spend part of his outing on the Virwinia comet where he expects to relax and enjoy recreation. He will also be at the old farm near Grafton to bag game and do farm work he previously mastered. Information available at JN Trewellaa store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviiewn
Grafton
Davidson
Parkerburg Dispatch News
Saum
Trewellaa
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