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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1906

Page

8

Rumors of Advisory Council for Emperor in Russia Sparks Turmoil

In St Petersburg on July 25, reports claim the imperial court contemplates forming an advisory council to assist the emperor as a step toward a military dictatorship. Pro-Jacobin violence erupts against Jews, with killings and plundering on Srednaya and Stepovaya streets. Censorship tightens, prisons fill, and the Viborg reformists' meeting prompts arrests and discipline during a period of terror before an assassination.

Russia Ogerns Sred- Baia Street Stepovai Street Peterhof Stolypin Trepos Council of the Empire Tke M. Shipoff Guchkof Constitutional Democrat M Stolypin Guchkoft Shipoft Atolthin Tselves Viborg Court Camaria Camarilla Dia Loria Meliot Committee of Public Safety Alexander II Douma Elf von Plehge Jurnam Ent Ont

Train Plunges Into Diamond Lake After Wreck

Spokane, July 25 At least seven lives were lost and seven seriously injured when Great Northern No 1 train derailed near Camden Washington and plunged into Diamond Lake after leaving a tunnel. A rear dining car and sleeper were submerged. a gas tank exploded and a fire followed. Engineers Munson and Bell perished. Fireman Bell and other crew members are among the drowned. The wreck is blamed on excessive speed down a grade through a curve. divers searched for the locomotive. The company issued a brief statement confirming the derailment and drownings. Interment for the Catholic deceased will be at a local cemetery with Undertaker John McOsbe in charge.

Spokane Wash Great Northern Camden Diamond Lake Edward Munson Hillyard Wath Frank Bell Charles Denner George N. Stickland Express George D. Howard Curtice T. J. Dolbok Buchanan Odd Fellows Munson Bell St. Paul Minn Slade Great Northern Railroad Canden Vowgies Bregune Strickland Charles Danners George E. Curtis Tran

The Clerks Play Ball at Machine Bottom Field

The City Clerks faced off against B&O clerks in a crowding baseball game on Machine Bottom. Lineups included R B Clerke, Martin, Turner, Brydon, Patton, Clark, Grahan, Hatton and others. Though errors plagued one side, the Railroad team won three of four meetings this season. next game Friday at 1 15.

City Clerke Bae O. RB. Clerke R. RB. Clerke Y Clerke Martin We Turner Schnepl Brydon Patton Em Cole Mailonee Clark Grahan Woile King Lacae Stabbine Ondere Holverstott Finod Barnes | Welch R RR. Clerke Seinept Brydls Hie K. R B&o Boye Graben Hatton Macnee Railroad Taner Up Towal Clark Frieday

Death this morning of an aged citizen in Giratton

Daily Sentinel reports the death of Phomar Murphy at his Maple avenue home. Aged elder and long time city resident, he worked for a well known company and leaves several children including John, Michael, Thor, Jane, Joe, and Will, with funeral services scheduled Friday morning at St Augustine’s Catholic.

Daily Sentinel Maple Avenue Phomar Murphy Giratton Foe Murphy Tegrairoed Company Cevers Mewre John Michael Thor Mies Jane Joe Korte Mie Willir Angustine

First Victim at Arden Saloon Reported

A colored coal company employee visiting the Arden saloon was intoxicated, left the premises, and was instantly killed after stepping onto a nearby railroad track. Details are scarce as investigators pursue the incident.

Arden

Public school buildings inspected by city leaders

Supt G W Brindle and A T Roeeler together with J W Snowden and K K Seibert visited Grafton to study school architecture and collect ideas for improving Martinsburg schools. The group praised the up to date facilities and received courteous treatment from the Board of Education president and Prof Wilkinson of the American Book Company.

Daily Sentinel G. W. Brindle Schoose Martinsburg A. T. Roeeler Board of Education J. W. Snowden K. K Seibert Grafton Gatton Sinrel Our City Board of Education Wilkinson American Book Company

Col McGraw Defeated in Deer Park Wrestling Match

Col J T McGraw, a Democratic leader in West Virginia, lost in an echoaboy style wrestling bout on the Deer Park hotel green. Garvan defeated both McGraw and Misers, with McGraw injuring an ankle and limping home. McGraw later hosted a gathering at his cottage in honor of his distinguished guest.

Deer Park Col McGraw Virginia Misers Jerome Garvan Col. McGraw Henry G. Havie

Chief of Police Cole Injured in Baggage Room Accident

Chief of Police Cole was badly injured in a fall after a shoving incident with Mr John Beamer at the B and C depot baggage room. He sustained fractures above the ankle and received surgical care from Dr KH Vowel at City Hospital. He is resting but not yet able to return to duty.

Daily Sentinel Cole John Beamer KH. Vowel The Cincinnati Enquirer Morgantown Fitch Noah Keim Keim Taylor County Republican Committee Sturgiss Taylor County Committee

Lost a Pinger By Andrick Injured In Rails Incident

Sectional foreman Will Andrick of the B. and L. railway was injured this afternoon while inspecting a loading carload of rails. His right hand was caught between two rails, resulting in the loss of a finger. Dr. Thayer attended and dressed the wound.

Daily Sentinel Will Andrick Thayer

Thankful note from Bartletts for neighbors aid

Mr and Mrs Wait Bartlett express thanks to kind neighbors and all who helped during the illness and death of their daughter Rath. Karl Cornwell returned Sunday from a two week trip to the middle west, his first visit in the region, and he enjoyed the trip despite the rough reception.

Wait Bartlett Rath Berervement Kari Cornwell Polote Karl Expressey Blakellet Eantey

Rand County history and political notes in 1908 era

The excerpt surveys Randolph County's history and local political commentary, noting Uncle Sam's Panama loan, Russell Sage's death and wealth, Jerome's visit to Col McGraw, Bryan's rising tide, and Republican efforts to downplay his popularity. It critiques the Democratic presidential timber and discusses railroad assessments by West Virginia authorities and public works, urging fair treatment to attract capital while addressing a leprosy case involving George Rossett and deportation concerns.

Bryan Parkersburg Sentinel Fairmont West Virginian B. & QO. Railroad Board of Public Works Charleston West Virginia

Notice of Chancery Referencing Elizabeth Trader estate

Commissioner's notice files a chancery reference in Taylor county West Virginia asking to appraise Elizabeth Trader's estate. The order lists executors heirs and details real and personal property, debts, and disposition with hearings set in Grafton and Merchant savings Bank building.

Sdware Rowel Nistratorerminzabera Geo Jona Loy Fredry Powell Panes Leh Waiter Shaw Ada Jaw Infani F Calvin Geo. Pepinintit Edward Elizabeth Toaier Nellig Logan Henrietta L Shaw Walter L. Powell Harry Powell End Lilli Powell Imani Susan Carson Pee Powell Marthe Powell Asmic Lew Spanbery Taylor County West Virginia Ravings Hank Ein Fratton Taylor Weia Circuit Court West Virgini Elizabet Teeder Scader Sid Persoate Edward vowellMber Irahy Edward Powell Elizebeth Elizabeth G.W. Ford B. F. Bailey Elgene Sommer Witle Devea Agaipet Eaid G. W. Ford Eaid County Nex Witnees J. Frank Wilson Frase LE Attys. Rk Jamee F. Dayton James F. Dayton James F Payton Grafton John Ragsener Frank A. Ranechser Rauscher Brothers Plaintifs Jamee Ff Dayton Samuel K Barr Real Estate and Improvement Company of Baltimore City Corporation D. R. Macain Joh Gehorn Grafton Bank Hugh Warder B.C. Demons A W. Dayton Avengo Bartett Davis and Barrett Merchante and Mechanics Savings Bank Circcuit Court James F Dayton Huon Warren Ita William O Thomas Ve. Gothen Brendi Henry ‘Paomes Merchants and? Mechanics Savings Barn Virginia Guert Tayior Goth © Brendli

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