Howe Burned the Orang How Bathing Home Fire
The Merchants and Mechanics Bank janitor William Dabney and his wife lost their Spruce Street West Side residence to a morning blaze caused by a lamp overheating the ceiling. Mrs Dabney alarmed Dabney around 1 30 am as the ceiling collapsed, the fire department arrived late due to misreported Warder Avenue, and the two story frame house with porch was destroyed except for a few insured furniture items.
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William Dabney
Merchants & Mechanics Bank
Spruce Street
West Side
Kidnapping Probe Ends in Murder Near Wayne Virginia
Henderson Hunt Jr a wealthy Wayne farmer waged a gunfight to defend his sister Mrs Frank Clark from a kidnapping attempt. Clark and two accomplices fired as three men tried to take the two year old. One kidnapper felled, another fled with a companion. Clark jailed on charges of attempted kidnapping and shooting with intent to kill.
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Huntington
W. Va
Frank Clark
Henderson Hunt, Jr
Wayne
Clark
Tatwell County
Mary Huff
Virginia
Notable Knottsville native visits father in St. Joseph
J C Knotts of St Joseph Missouri visits his father, John Knotts, a prominent Knottsville farmer. Knotts, son of a long established local landholder, heads Central Coal and Coke Company in St Joseph and holds a high Masonry position.
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J. C. Knotts
St. Joseph
John Knotts
Knottsville
Knotts
Taylor County
Central Coal & Coke Company
Middle West
Drowning of Calbi Giorgi in Tygart Valley River
Daily Sentinel details the death of Calbi Giorgi, a 42 year old Italian foreman from Monongah’s Chieftain mine, who drowned Tuesday in the Tygart Valley River while fleeing arrest. Relatives from Monongah identify him, denying links to Shinnston murder. his death sparks calls for stricter boy discipline and highlights migrant workers' vulnerability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongah
Daily Sentinel
Calbi Giorgi
Tygart Valley
First Ward
Smallwood
Shinnston
McCabe Undertaking Establishment
McCabe
Grafton
Davoli Vincenzo
Dominick Albanise
Shinns- Giorgi
Hig
Giorgi
Italy
Does It Pay Advertising in Local Columns
A newspaper defends advertising value against skeptics, noting that leading businesses consistently allocate wide space in daily papers and periodicals. The author cites a recent demonstration by the paper itself, showing strong results from a small display ad in local columns.
Vincent at Oakland Fourth of July Celebration
Prof Claude B Vincent director of Vincents Band and Orchestra has contracted with Oakland Marylands Fourth of July celebration committee for the bands appearance on July 4. Walter Goudy of this city will perform two balloon ascensions there that day.
Grafton Board of Trade Holds Active Meeting
A lively Grafton Board of Trade session led by Col. John T. McGraw discussed cheap gas for manufacturers and attracting solar and mining industry spending. They proposed a temporary plant site, invited the State Mining Institute, Grange, and Agricultural Society meetings, and urged a permanent gas rate while considering city improvements along the B and O right of way.
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Grafton Board of Trade
John T. McGraw
Solar Chemical Company
Grafton
State Mining Institute
White Sulphur Springs
Board of Trade
Vaughn
Charleston
State Grange and Horticultural Society
Shakespeare
United States
International Peace ‘Foundation of
New York
Dugene Sommerville
Hugh Warder
J. Fleming
William Morgan
Charles Stolzenfe
Milwaukee
Lake Front
L. L. Lear
W. L. Browning
Charles R Durbin
H. W. Chadduck
T. E. Joyce
Philadelphia Company
Heneo
Ta Bone Company
Flemington
Clarksburg
Guffey
Philadelphia
Engine Blast Injures Three On B and O Railway
June 15 Faormont Derailment incident reports boiler explosion on freight engine 1283 as it entered Monongah yard. Engineer John Sweeney sustained severe ankle injuries and required hospital care while conductor Casseday and fireman escaped with shock. Engine wreck caused track damage and several thousand dollars in losses. Officials note possible water gauge failure and urge full investigation.
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Fairmont
Monongah
John Sweeney
Casseday
Sweeney
Los
Dying Boy Burned Lighting Fire In West Virginia
Cleon Powers an 11 year old from Laneville died seven hours after receiving severe burns from a coal oil can explosion while lighting a fire for supper. His mother Mrs Powers was burned while attempting rescue as flames set the house alight but were quickly put out.
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Elkins
W. Va
Doc
Cleon Powers
Jacob Powers
Laneville
Mrs. Powers
Board of Review meeting in Taylor county Wisconsin
The Board of Review and Equalization of Taylor county Wisconsin will meet in the courthouse on July 5 1911 for reviewing and equalizing the county assessment as returned by the assessor. The session will not exceed twenty five days. Hayward Fleming Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review and Equalization
Taylor County
W. VI
Court House
Hayward Fleming
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Howe
Alf
Mother
Laddie
Daddy
Clara Griffith Gazzama
John Bruce Dodd
Spokane
Marion County
Chieftain
Mischievou
Ame
Erarhoh Nemedy Compa
Legon. Tv
P. Green
W. Main’ Street
Fiof
Trade
Eennsylvania Society For the
Frank B. Rutherford
P.C. A
Society
Joseph W. Hearn
Philadelphia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Philadelphia Academy of Surgeons
Jefferson Medical College
Samuel D. Gross
Chicago Corporation Counsel
Pennng
Little Fellow
Board OF Review
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