Lynching Attempt Sparks Maryland Virginia Mob Violence
A mob from Maryland invaded Virginia to seize William Lee the Black suspect in a Maryland assault case. He was moved to Norfolk for protection after mobs threatened him in Eastville. Governor Swanson requested Maryland authorities cooperate while Somerset County remains stirred by the incident and the locked- jail transfer is awaited.
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Norfolk
William Lee
Megro
Robert Barnes
Frances Powell
Kings
Tom
Somerset County
Portsmouth
Eastville
Swanson
Virginia
Metro
Barnes
Powell
Lee
York County
Maryland
Warfield
Somerset
Y M C A Juniors Camp At Fox Hall Near Fox Hall
The First Annual Boys Camp of the West Virginia Y M C A will be held near Fox Hall on the Tygarts Valley river from June 27 to July 11, 1906. The camp offers boating, swimming, fishing, baseball, basketball and field sports with comfortable grounds and ample facilities for healthful activities. Eligible boys aged 12 to 16 must have forms signed by secretary and a parent. nine dollars covers board and camp fee for two weeks. travel details and equipment lists are provided for campers from all regions.
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Young Men’s Christian Associations of
West Virginia
Fox Hall
Tygarts Valley
Inter State Committee
Iteowp
Tygarte Valley
Boys’ Department
B &O Fox Hall
Grafton
Belington
Elkins
Tygarte Junction
Prominent Americans Married in Rome
Mrs. G. W. Bent reports via her brother Hon. Jas. E. Brown of Chicago that his marriage to Miss Adelaide Coolbaugh occurred June 6 in Rome. Brown, a former West Virginian and Chicago lawyer, hails from Halleck and is linked to WVU professor Brown and Chief Justice Fuller’s sister. The couple plans a lengthy honeymoon through Switzerland Italy and Germany before settling in Chicago.
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G. W. Bent
Bent
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
West Side
Jas. E. Brown
Chicago
Ill
Rome
Italy
Adelaide Coolbaugh
Granville Brown
Halleck
Monongalia County
5 B Brown
West Virginia University
Ashford Brown
Webster
Prestonian
Tustice Fuller
Mr. Brown
Miss Coolbaugh
Old City
Switzerland
Germany
Mre. Brown
Lil
Two Million Dollar Fire Strikes Baltimore Wharf
Baltimore June 13 A fire of unknown origin destroys the Savannah steamship wharf of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Co along with barges carrying cargo worth two million dollars. Three Essex crewmen Edward Atkinson John Costello Manuel Odelio die. five others rescued with great difficulty by the tug Mary as flames erupt at 1:30 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Savannah
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Co
Lessee
Essex
Edward Atkinson
John Costello
Manuel Odelio
Mary
Ice Cream Festival at Y M C A Rooms
Ladies Auxiliary invites Newton Foundry and Machine Co patrons to a Saturday ice cream festival at the Y M C A rooms with proceeds supporting community activities. The notice also advertises three-ply hoses and savings on lubricants turpentine and mill supplies, with plumbing and electrical work specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Newton Foundry and Machine Co
Leader questioned over city finance statement payment
The Grafton Leader faces scrutiny for charging thirty dollars to publish a 742 word state required financial statement while Sentinel billed the city for the same service at a lower rate. Council debates fairness amid graft accusations and past pricing practices by the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Old City Council
Couneis
The
Sentinel
Leader
Welch
Finance Committee
Armstrong Loses in Supreme Court River Bridge Will Be Erected
Telegram from Wheeling reports the Supreme Court refused Armstrongs petitions to stop work on the Tygatte Valley river bridge linking West and South sides of the city. The ruling affirms contractor authority and the contractors expect rapid progress toward completion, with city officials praising the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Supreme Court
Wheeling
A. Armstrong
Tygatte Valley
Robert E. Phillips
Phillipe
Prewe
Grafton
Sentinel
Fairmont Normal Holds Thirty Fifth Commencement
Fairmont West Virginia June 13 The thirty fifth annual commencement of Fairmont Normal School was held in the auditorium before a large audience. Nine graduates presented orations on topics ranging from The New Divine Right to The Gibraltar of America. The program featured an orchestral selection Bele of Chautauqua and included faculty board members and State Superintendent T Miller on stage.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Fairmont Normal School
Bele
Chautauqua
Omen
Board of Regents
State Superintendent of Schools
T. ©. Miller
J. Walter Reeves
Sheing
Mise Zoe F
Dana Feather
Lenox
Preston County
Frank ©. Haymond
W. Haymond
America
Wires and education topics dominate Iowa events
The report covers a Davenport visit over a political inquiry about President Roosevelt and Secretary Shaw. It notes school events at Fairmont with remarks by State Regent members and addresses on education including a new Womans Hall. A $25 prize at the oratorical contest is mentioned along with an alumni reception at the Normal building. Roosevelt disclaims interference in Iowa politics, clarifying Shaw acts independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Huff
Mannington
Fleming
B Miller
R. S. Carr
Charleston
Hinton
Bowmand Puil
Ipot
Ira E. Robinson
State Board of Regents
Ira E. Robidgill
Jearere
Fairmort
Pal
Womans Hall
Indy
Robinson
Legislar
Davenport
Roosevelt
Lincoln Dea Club
Shaw
Iowa
Lowa Cans
Charles
Republican Committee
Grilk
Washington
Cummins
Pretty Knottsville Wedding Unites Shroyer Kin
In Knottsville, Mrs. Maria Shroyer’s daughter Bertie wed E. Loch Rey Hart. Officiant was Knottsville’s local clergyman. Family and close friends attended. Bertie wore a blue Panama gown with matching accessories. The bride, sister of Nathan Shroyer, has worked at Weston’s Hospital for the Insane. Groom formerly from Weston, now in Winchester, Ky., in hardware and plumbing. Guests from Weston Buckhannon and Knottsville sent gifts. The couple left for Winchester on train No 3 amid well wishes for a long, happy life.
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Maria Shroyer
Milleraville
Bertie
E. ©. Loch. Rey
Hart of
Knotteville
Nathan Shroyer
Weston
Winchester
Weston and
Buckhapnon
Grafton
Grand Jury Returns Indictments From Circuit Court
The present term grand jury completed four days of witness testimony and returned indictments. Names listed include Frank T. Thayer and David V. Pincell for misdemeanors, Isaac Dalton for misdemeanor, John Stout, Henry Mitchell, and Antonio Larenzano for various charges, with R. M. Ramberges charged with a felony, and others Domenico Beirelli and Philipp England as misdemeanants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frank T. Thayer
David V. Pincell
Isaac Dalton
John Stout
Henry Mitchell
R. M. Ramberges
Antonio Larenzano
Chas. Dalton
Philipp England
Domenico Beirelli
Daily Weather Report and Local Advertisements
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Call at the Pump Factory for cattle with whistle signals. Are you putting up fence or building any ning. Call on G Aagir Co. We will make prices right and furnish materials as you want. Just arrived a car load of Hollow Block for foundations. Call and get what you want before it is all gone. Ten cent Neckwear now at nine cents. Rapid selling is our aim. Friedman and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aagir& Co
Friedman and Co
Body of Unknown Man Found In Buffalo Creek Near Farmington
A unknown man, likely dead several days, was found floating near Buffalo Creek close to Farmington, West Virginia. Trainmen stopped eastbound freight after spotting his pale face, body taken to Undertaker Fogierong’s, awaiting Coroner Amos. No identity, attire missing, auburn hair, presumed railway worker.
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Farmington
W. Va
Huifalo Creek
Grewight
Georges Creek
Coal and Iron Company
Whee
Waa
Fairmont and
Mannington
Hotel for Sale in Cumberland Maryland Near Rail Terminal
A 27 room hotel in Cumberland Maryland located at a terminal of three Baltimore & Ohio Railroad divisions, within 150 feet of roundhouse and shops. Describes the hotel as the city’s located property with bargain terms and contact at Buows & Ha in Grafton.
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Cumberland
More & Ohio Railroad
Buows & Ha
Grafton
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Rime
Faust Bros
Camp Fox Hall
Philippi
Y.M.C.A
Friedman and
Fairmont Normal
Kate Keolz
Terra Alta
Hawkeyes
Knottsville
Buppalo Creek
Stor
Dor
Model Shoe
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