Mystery surveyors arrive in Fairmont area
A gang of eight surveyors, staying at a local hotel, enshrouds the purpose of their visit as they reportedly re survey the Buckhannon and Northern route. Local owners are told to prepare deeds for right of way while rumors swirl about lines from Greene County, Bolington, Beo sington, and Pittsburgh connections with Western Maryland and P L E. Details remain sealed. timing hints at 30 to 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Jane
Buckhannon
Thompson
Greene County
Bolington
W. Va
Clarkeburg
Thompeon
Pennsylvania
P. and LE
Wabash
Rameey
Maryland
L. E
W. M
Beosington
L E
Pittsburg
Pittsborg
Slaves to Labor: Italian Immigrants Suffer Padrone System
New York June 18 John M Hogart license commissioner reports italian immigrants and other laborers sent south and west by New York employers face cruel treatment under the padrone. The system with commissary controls deducts wages for food and lodging, leaving workers poorly paid. Some are moved to Florida and North Carolina rail projects guarded by armed guards and abandoned when sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
I Censes
Nadrede
Philadelphia
Pittersburg
Florida
North
Carlina
Preston County Primary Election Notice and Local Postings
Preston County votes in a Republication primary on Friday July 14 for state legislature and county offices. WN Wilkins leaves United Cash Store for Clarkeburg. Pepper replaces him here. Roy Gillespie joins B O police in Fairmont yard assignment. George E Mouser visited Cumberland guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republian
Preston County
WN. Wilkins
United Cash
Clarkeburg
Pepper
Roy Gillespie
Firet
Fairmont Yards
Favorite Prescription touted as alcohol free women’s remedy
An undated advertisement claims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is the only women’s medicine sold through druggists without large alcohol quantities and endorsed by medical writers. It promises relief from uterine and pelvic symptoms, recommends doctor’s consultation, and offers free prospectus by mail from Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
RB. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Velletoe
Piarce
President Roosevelts reply to Wadsworth on meat inspection
Washington June 18 President Roosevelt adds another chapter to the meat inspection debate by publishing his reply to Wadsworth. He argues the house substitute remains inadequate while noting agreed changes with Representative Adams to remove the court review clause and strengthen the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Wainworth
Wadsworth
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
House of Representatives
Sare
Perresntative
Adams
Winconsin
Agricultural Committee
Adame
Adama
House
House Committee On Agriculture
White House
Representative Adams
Wisconsin
New York
Embers
Cowan
Texas
Secretary of Mericulipe Ja
Clarksburg Murderer Captured in Grafton
Abe Scott of Clarksburg, wanted for murder, was arrested near Harrison county after a fatal clash at the Three Fork Grace plant. He allegedly struck George Ridgeway with a valve over a fifty cent bet on its weight. Ridgeway died hours later. Scott confessed and was returned to Clarksburg for custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Biaing
Fletcher
Abe Scott
Clarksburg
George Ridgeway
Three Fork Grace Plant
Scott
Ridgeway
Scott L
Hidgeway & Heavyf
Scottys
John Flanagan
Harrison County
Bie
Bieame
Community of Interest in Soft Coal Power
An editorial notes that a railroad-backed coalition controls soft coal supply and freight rates across key lines from New York Central to Virginia, involving Pennsylvania, Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Baltimore and Ohio. It argues this “community of interest” inflates coal values and delays price reductions, urging public policy to curb price manipulation and let supply and competition set levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chesapeake & Ohio
Norfolk & Western
Baltimore & Ohio
Atlantic Coast
New York Central
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Congress
Uee
Valnet
Philadelphia
Judge Dayton Court Freezes Rail Claim After Traction Suit
In Parkersburg West Virginia on June 16 Geo Detwiler of Wheeling paid a $50 fine and costs for writing a bad letter to his wife. Judge Dayton ordered Wetzel and Tyler railroad to pay Tennia Brothers $12,000 with interest from August 13, 1905, and if not paid a commissioner would sell company assets to satisfy the claim. The case stemmed from a contract for building a traction road and disputes over compliance despite substantial work performed. An appeal followed and Judge Dayton’s ruling stood with further action pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Geo Detwiler
Wheeling
Costa
U.S
Detwiler
Dayton
Wetzel and Tyler Railroad Company
Tennia Brothers
H. P. Camden
Hartman acquitted in counterfeit case at U S court
D. and Hartman, Preston County notable, was acquitted by jury in the U S court of counterfeiting. Two more indictments remain against Hartman but will not be tried this term. Early Risers laxative claims witness to annual efficiency andwide popularity. The ad notes the product sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Preston County
U. S
Annual Meeting of Grafton Foundry and Machine Co
The annual meeting of the stockholders will be held Thursday July 5 1906 at two o'clock pm at the Foundry offices. Henry M Lyps Ltd Stw Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Foundry and Machine Company
Henry M. Lyps, Ltd
Stw
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L. J. Walker
Phila. Dental College
Grafton Bank and Trust Company
Opp
P.C. Grafton
W.va
George E. Mouser
East Main Street
Cumberland
Sanday
I. C
Callon
J.geo.preiss & Sons
Main St
Grafton, W. Va
Ste
Wadeworth
Ion
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
McCabe
Reynolds
Grafton
Dinah
Old
Jing
Cheney
Mama Suderer
Ark
Nera McConmna
Gil Co
Chieag. Price
Hamlian
Fir Drug and Chemical Company
Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Rigthy
Iss
Afpee Institute
J.a.boon
Meeley Inst
Huntington
EF Clark
Pteer
Motts Chmical OO
Cleveland
Grafton Drug & Chemical Company
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