Blunder frees murderer in Preston county trial
The deputy sheriff’s error during the Joe Cholin murder trial at Kingwood, Preston county, led to the untried release of the accused. The absence of a juror prompted dismissal. the case hinged on circumstantial evidence from a killing near Tunnelton last winter involving Tony Bellafino. The accused and Bellafino were among foreigners at a coal mine. Bellafino’s death followed their departure toward Tunnelton. The suspect, who had little pay at the time, possessed a large sum of money shortly after the incident.
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Preston County
Joe Cholin
Kingwood
Tony Bellafino
Tunnelton
Cicolini
Bellafino
Bel-lafino
Giants Beat Weston 10-6 at Fetterman Field
The Grafton Colored Giants defeated Weston 10 to 6 Friday afternoon at Fetterman Field. Robinson, Ray, and Gray formed the Weston battery while Dabney, Dabney, and Howell guarded for Grafton. Highlights included the bats of Craig and P. Dabney.
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Fetterman Field
Daily Sentinel
Grafton Colored Giants
Weston
Robinson
Ray
Gray
Battery
Dabney
Howell
Grafton
Criag
P. Dabney
Children Day Services at Blueville
Children Day services will be held at Blueville Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The general public is cordially invited to be present. An interesting program has been prepared.
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Blueville
Mum Club Dance At Brinkman Hall Last Night
The Mum Club held a pleasant hop at Brinkman Hall with Vincent's orchestra providing delightful music. The event was well attended and highlighted a lively social gathering.
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Mum Club
Brinkman ‘Hall
Vincent
New Automobile Boost for Real Estate Firm
Capt Charles J Holmes of the McDermott family announces a new International automobile arriving Friday. He plans to use the car in the real estate business to show buyers city lots and houses, aiding prospects for the agency on West Side.
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Charles J. Holmes
C. M. McDermott
West Side
Minut
Parrish
New International
Ladies Visit Poor Farm For Annual Sermon
The W I U ladies visit the county poor farm Sunday afternoon with Rev J A McClelland delivering the annual sermon to inmates. They depart Grafton at 2 o clock and reach the farm by 3. Fruit will be distributed and the public is invited.
Oxnard Brothers Net Half a Million in One Night
Washington reports testify that the Oxnard brothers earned about 500000 in a single night by selling trust certificates tied to their Brooklyn sugar refinery. They could have gained 800000 if held longer, according to Henry T. Oxnard before the House Sugar Trust committee. He credited the beet sugar industry’s growth to the trust’s involvement and investment.
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Washington
Oxnard Brothers
Brooklyn
Sugar Trust
Henry T. Oxnard
American Beet Sugar Company
House Sugar Trust
Oxnards
Oxnard
Petrified Rattlesnake Found in Harrisville Roots
June 17 in New Martinsville reports RB G Dotson of Harrisville carrying a petrified rattlesnake over thirty inches long. He found the snake while cutting a walking stick in a wooded tract, discovering the head protruding from ironwood roots. The odd specimen attracted local attention. Browning's offers three pairs of silk hose for a dollar.
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New Martinsville
G. Dotson
Harrisville
Vote Buyers Indicted in Kanawha County Election Violations
Fifteen indictments were returned by the Kanawha county grand jury Friday for vote buying and election violations in Charleston. John Jarrett and Alex C. Lawson, noted whiskey men, are among those named with two and four counts respectively.
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Charleston
Kanawha County Grand Jury
John Jarrett
Alex C. Lawson
Tragedy at Huntington Carnival Ends in Shooting
At a Huntington West Virginia carnival midway Chief W W Church of the fire department was shot and seriously wounded by Henry Watkins. Watkins fired twice. one bullet struck Church in the side and lodged in the pleural cavity. Watkins, arrested on a charge of shooting with intent to kill, said he targeted Church over jealousy involving his wife. The incident caused a panic among spectators. Church had led Huntington’s fire department for years.
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Huntington
W. Va
W. W. Church
Huntington Fire Department
Henry Watkins
Watkins
Church
Wat‘ing
Crystal Sunday Dinner Menu at the Crystal Restaurant
A special Sunday dinner will be served at the Crystal restaurant and it will pay to go there instead of cooking. The menu includes chicken gombo lamb braise bourgois chicken a la Crystal Vienna schnitzel petit joys and pommes au gratin.
Madero Returns to Mexico City Triumphantly
Francisco I. Madero arrived in Mexico City at 7 40 p m after a five day tour of Southern Mexico. He was greeted by an immense throng and was accompanied by Ambrosio Figueroa, once a commander of twelve thousand men in the insurgent army. The return signals rising hope that revolution support will grow as normal conditions resume in the south next week.
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Madero
Mexico
Mexico City
Francisco 1
Ambrosio Figueroa
Browning
Senator Scott to Head Bank in Washington
Washington June 17 Senator N B Scott was elected president of United States Trust Co a major Washington bank with one million dollar capital. He succeeds Eldridge Jordan who resigned. The news follows rumors of Scott holding large stakes and sparks an eight point stock rise. Scott will not retire from West Virginia politics and declined the Mercantile National Bank presidency.
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Washington
N. B. Scott
United States Trust Co
Eldridge Jordan
Scott
Isaac T. Mann
Bramwell
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Mercantile National Bank
Laing Heads Mine Inspectors Institute Meeting
Charleston West Virginia June 17 after a four days session the Mine Inspectors Institute of the United States of America closed with 85 delegates from 18 states amending bylaws electing officers for the year and naming Columbus Georgia as 1912 meeting site John Laing of West Virginia was elected president with James Taylor of Illinois as first vice president D L Botting of Washington as second vice president J D McDermott of Montana as third vice president James W Paul of West Virginia as secretary, F W Cunningham of Pennsylvania as assistant secretary and Thomas Morrison of Ohio as treasurer.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
James Taylor
Illinois
L Botting
Washington
J. D. McDermott
Montana
James W. Paul
F. W. Cunningham
Thomas Morrison
Ofio
Maine Battleship Maine Uncovering Report From Havana
Havana June 17 General W H Bixby said no further developments in the Maine uncovering are likely in ten or twelve days after a complete circumnavigation of the wreck by American officers. The survey shows that removal of hundreds of tons of mud on the spar deck and interior spaces is needed before more exploration can occur. Water in the wreck is ten feet below normal.
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Havana
Thc
Maine
W. H. Bixby
Oglebay Named to State Board of Regents
Governor Glasscock appointed Earl W. Oglebay of Wheeling to the West Virginia State Board of Regents for a four year term from July 1, succeeding M. C. Lough of Fairmont. Oglebay is a West Virginia native and an authority on agriculture with educational interests. The governor sought a member with agricultural knowledge.
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Charleston
Glasscock
Earl W. Oglebay
Wheeling
State Board of Regents
M. C. Lough
Fairmont
Oglebay
West Virginia
Have Baby Boy Born to John and Mrs Jones of Elkins
Daily Sentinel notes the arrival of a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones of Elkins. Mr. Jones once pitched for the Grafton baseball team and Mrs. Jones is formerly Miss Erfe Wittman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wittman of the South Side.
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Daily Sentinel
John Jones
Elkins
Grimsley Convicted of Forgery in West Virginia
R D Grimsley head of Grimsley Brokerage company is sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of forging Mrs R L Kimble s name to a 1800 note. The case stems from a love affair and business dealings, with Grimsley formerly a prominent local figure.
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Huntington
R. D. Grimsley
Grimsley
West Virginia
R. L. Kimble
Atl
Mrs. Kimble
Prehistoric Cave 19 Found Near Middlebourne West Virginia
Frank Simons, a graduate from Austrian schools, visited friends in Middlebourne and began coal digging experiments. He uncovered a cave, entered despite the collapse, and reached a cavern showing signs of ancient occupation including arrowheads and polished axes. The site measures about 18 by 30 feet with 20 feet height and attracts visitors hoping for more finds.
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Middlebourne
W. Va
Frank Simons
Austria
Maine hull wreck deepens as cofferdam emptied
Havana Cuba June 16 The Maine’s shattered hull appears far worse than first thought as water level drops to seven feet revealing cumulative damage mainly forward of midship. Engineers anticipate pumping to 18 to 20 feet in days to allow thorough inspection of areas where sailors were aboard during the disaster.
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Havana
Cuba
Maine
Black
Engineering Corps
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad Increases Capital Stock
Stockholders in Cleveland Ohio voted to raise the railroad's capital from 22 million to 40 million dollars at a special meeting held Thursday. The increase is announced to fund improvements.
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Cleveland, C
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad
Doctors Suddarth and Shafer Receive Ford Car
Drs. Suddarth and Shafer have received a new Ford automobile from a Richmond agency to be used in their medical practice. The vehicle is described as sturdy and suited for rough roads and heavy use.
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Drs. Suddarth
Shafer
Richmond
Diaz Flees Mexico Amid Riots and Exile Talk
Exiled Mexican leader Porfirio Diaz recounts his escape aboard the Ypiranga after days of violent unrest in Mexico City. He plans a quiet life in Switzerland, rejects a return to power, and recalls being betrayed by former allies while recounting injuries and danger during the flight with his family and officials.
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Spain
Suve
Swat
Tver
Mesitu
Porfirio Disx
Mexico
Ypiranga
Diac
Switzerland
Mexiy
Preast
Vera Cruz
Lisbon
Signor Diaz
Ypiroanga
Save Chicago Railroads Urge Daily Employee Savings
Save Chicago notes a nationwide rail industry push for personal daily savings across major lines including Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and Pennsylvania. Leaders ask workers to cut costs by conserving stationery time and materials, saving spikes and bolts, using telephones and wires carefully, and improving train punctuality to reduce delays and damages.
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Chicago
Save & Nickel
United States
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Pennsylvania
Oon
Cea
Miss Hendrickson Graduates from Goucher College
Miss Jo Clare Hendrickson daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Hendrickson of McGraw avenue returned to Grafton from Baltimore where on June 8 she graduated from Goucher College with an AB degree She will teach this winter in Baltimore The Surprise sale at Brownings proves popular and next week will be Surprise Week with daily attendance urged
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Jo Clare Hendrickson
W. P. Hendrickson
McGraw Avenue
Grafton
Baltimore
Goucher College
The
Woman's College
Hastern
Maryland
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