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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
6
A confession excerpt reports that Hall acted after his wife died by his own hand. Police say the evidence points to self inflicted death following the spouse's demise. The case centers on Hall as the primary figure and the tragic sequence of events surrounding the death.
Karl Hall a German born professor of Roman law at the University of Washington confessed to murdering his mother in law Mrs Molter and related the story of the killing after learning of his wife's death by suicide in Switzerland. Financial troubles and alleged insanity debates surround the case. Hall had been well regarded, with a wealthier background and a legal career in Washington before departing with his family last year.
A scrambled tale recalls Admiral Vernon and the shipboard grog tradition at Torta Bello. It notes Vernon’s era, a controversial ration, and the nickname Old Vernon used by sailors, with the phrase Old Grog echoing in memory.
The provided text appears garbled and lacks coherent facts or identifiable persons organizations or events. No clear news item, date, place, or outcome can be determined from the fragment.
Word reached the city that William H. Flanagan, a former Baltimore and Ohio conductor and longtime resident, died at Atlantic City this morning after a six week illness from Bright's disease and complications. He lived in Parkersburg for twenty years and leaves a second wife with two sons and two daughters, along with a large network of relatives in Grafton. Funeral arrangements are pending and interment is expected in Parkersburg after arrival of the body tomorrow. a funeral notice will be issued tomorrow evening.
Mexico City's agent for Central America reports on border tensions and mass crossovers to Mexican territory. He warns public alarm could trigger a 10 000 strong march on Guatemala City and cites horrific oppression stories from Guatemalans crossing the line.
Montpelier France June 12 The resignation of the Montpelier municipal council followed by the arrest of a youth bearing a March on Paris banner triggered disorders. Hussars were called out as crowds clashed with injuries reported. Marcelin Albert issued a circular urging united action and peaceful means. Soldiers of the One Hundredth Regiment refused to march on so-called winegrower friends, prompting steps to investigate brutality claims while authorities fret over troop sympathy with the movement.
General Ravin Kuroki wraps up his U S stay with a hotel luncheon for leading members of the Japanese colony, a reception at the Asiatic Society, and carriage departures to the steamship Kaga. He expresses warm feelings for Americans before sailing. Separately in Milwaukee, Governor Davidson welcomes Secretary Taft at a banquet praising his fitness for any national role.
A vintage medical advertisement extols the rejuvenating effects of the Favorite Prescription for women, citing improved health after marriage and motherhood. It promotes a tonic and nervine claimed to aid pelvic issues, strength, and overall vitality, endorsing Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo for consultation.
Catlettsburg Kentucky reports total blackout with many roofs blown off and buildings unroofed. Wires tangled, electric plant destroyed, and several structures including courthouse and church roof torn away. Steamer Cando capsized and Emma Marie failed to aid. No casualties noted.
In Topeka the attorney general holds that the appointing official decides if a veteran is competent for office, rendering the soldiers and sailors preference law nearly valueless. The ruling affects five Supreme Court cases demanding May Cornell of Kansas City, Kansas appoint five aid soldiers.
The article traces hammer origins from ancient stone variants to medieval claw hammers and their depictions in eleventh century manuscripts. It notes sizes from jewelers tools under half an ounce to fifty ton shipbuilding hammers with fall forces of ninety to one hundred. It observes each trade has its own hammer type and method of use.
Washington reports on America’s pivotal role in shaping the second Hague conference. Delegates face explicit instructions to push for broader powers for the permanent Hague tribunal and to expand laws of war. Emphasis on neutral rights and timely arbitration follows Boer and Russo-Japanese conflicts. Also notes a tragic accident in Piqua, Ohio where Lester Hunter, 14, died after falling from a northbound streetcar and being struck by a second vehicle.
Mrs Bessie Metzdorf and her husband Otto were arrested after she confessed to police that she and her spouse took part in raids across the city wearing boys clothes to enter stores as lookouts. Police accuse her of committing theft and underlines her role in several robberies.
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