Commissioner’s land sale in Grafton by sale decree
The decree of sale from Taylor County circuit court on May 27 1913 enables a July 14 1913 public auction at the courthouse front door. It offers two lots in Grafton West Main street fronts, Lot 237 and Lot 317, with a dwelling and a blacksmith shop. Terms require half cash on sale day and the remainder in six and twelve months with interest bearing notes and title retained until full payment.
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Circuit Court of
Taylor County
Sanford Linn
Charles H. Hawkins
Charles H. ‘ Hawkins
Grafton
Fetterman
Hawkins
Hood Philips
Aril
West Main Street
Emma Jenderson
Notice to Creditors and Federal Reserve Bill Provisions
The text describes a proposed currency bill creating 15 regional districts with local boards supervised by a Federal reserve board in Washington. Each district would have a Federal Reserve Bank, capitalized at 35 million, with branches tied to local banks. It allows issue of 500 million in reserve notes to assist reserves during emergencies, redeemable in gold on demand, and exchangeable as bonds with the Treasury. Also includes a creditor notice for Joan T. Cather deceased, requiring claims by July 19, 1913, with adjudication by Special Commissioner C. B. Wyckoff. court clerk M. D. Allender witnesses.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Joan T. Cather
Circuit Court
County of
Taylor
Therin
C. B. Wyckoff
Said County
M D Allender
Jung
M. D. Allender
Meeting of 14k Board of Review and Equalization
The Board of Review and Equalization of Taylor county West Virginia will meet in the Court House July 5 1912 and remain no longer than twenty five days to review and equalize county assessments. St Hayward Fleming Clerk Frutee’s Sale. Trustee to sell under deed of trust dated August 12 1912 at public auction July 14 1913 1 2 pm at front door of court house Grafton Taylor County WV property known as Tibbetts property fronting Pearl street Dorsey street two parcels of land 82 12 feet by 165 feet dwelling on lot conveyed by Millie Tibbetts to Ernest L Love John H Holt and Jas W Holt deed recorded Terms cash sale subject to deed of trust to Graf ton Building and Loan Association lien less than two thousand dollars payoff optional. A W Burdett Trustee 1926 July 3 10 1tw
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Board of Review and Equalization
Taylor County
West Virginia
Court House
Assensor
Hayward Fleming
Uder
Ernest L. Love
John H. Holt
James W. Holt
Grafton
West Grafton
Pearl Street
Dorsey Street
Love and Holt
John T. McGraw
Grafton Building and Loan Association
A. W. Burdett
Americans Free Washington Telegraph Says Prisoners to Be Freed
Cenas tiano Carranza leader of the Constitutionalists in Mexico telegraphed his agent that O. H. Rippeteau and Henry Crumpter two Americans held as prisoners of war for being spies would be released today and liberated on American soil after detention in his camp.
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Washington
Cenastiano Carranza
Mexico
Hhis
O. H. Rippeteau
Henry Crumpter
Emergency Currency bill outline clarified in Washington
In Washington on June 21 the administrations Emergency Currency bill is set to be introduced in the House next Monday. While modifications are likely before final passage by the president and his advisers, the core features remain as drafted.
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Washington
Congress Takes Up Tariff Bill
Senate Democrats resumed discussion on a revised tariff bill, favoring broader duty reductions and enlarging the free list. The morning debate centered on chemical schedules as boards of cedar and cabinet materials moved from free to dutiable, while ten percent duties were nearly eliminated on several items.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Democrats
Congress
Senate
House
Railroads Denied Right to Reopen Rate Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission began an inquiry into fifty two eastern railroads seeking a 5 percent freight rate increase. It denied reopening the old advance rate case and said a full review of rising freight rates will occur before any permission to raise rates is granted.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
NTO
Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Railroad classification impact on charges and returns
The inquiry asks whether the Commission can impose a fair return through official classification of railroad territory and, if insufficient, what claim should be adopted to raise transportation charges. It centers on regulatory authority, the adequacy of returns, and potential mechanisms to adjust rates.
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Commission On Railroads
Two Killed by Electric Shock During Storm
During a heavy rainstorm in Youngstown on Friday afternoon, John Shaw a lines man and William Watts a city resident were killed by contact with live wires. Strong electric shocks were felt across many areas and substantial property damage was reported as streetcars and telephone service were severely disrupted.
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Associated Press- Dispatch
Youngstown
John Shaw
William Watts
War veteran Alpheus McDaniel dies at 79 in Woodford
Daily Sentinel reports Alpheus McDaniel died at 2:50 yesterday afternoon at his Woodford home from acute Brights disease. Funeral at 2 p.m. today with interment at Walnut Grove Webster. Survived by six children Sans Grace Ida N Lucy Webler Luther James W and Mary Ferguson. Civil War veteran and longtime respected county resident.
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Daily Sentinel
Alpheus McDaniel
Woodford Addition
Bright
Walnut Grove
Webster
T. J. Hickle
M. P
Sans Grace
Ida N
Lucy Webler
Luther
James W
Mary Ferguson
Parkersburg
McDaniel
Plan changing water line to the south side
Plan to reroute the city water line across the B and O railroad bridge to the east bank of the creek and then to the south side. Baltimore officials and local water authorities review the change to avoid the costly upkeep of the buried section under the creek. The project will only span a few hundred feet but requires substantial work.
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Daily Sentinel
S. Hadlock
R. F. Farlow
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hospital Visit For Mr Barrett Eye Surgery
Mr Robert Barrett and his sister Mrs P Conley returned from Baltimore aboard No 1 after an eye operation to remove embedded wood from an injury weeks earlier. The procedure was successful and his eye is improving.
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Robert Barrett
P. Conley
Baltimore
Barrett
Birthday Celebration at Grafton Park Draws Big Crowd
A vast crowd gathered at Grafton Park to mark West Virginia's birthday with a full day of events. Rain initially dampened plans, but sunshine returned as Vincent's band, concerts, and Semi Centenary exercises delighted attendees. Athletic contests, swimming, baseball, and dancing followed, but transport problems marred the day with crowded trolleys and limited transfers.
Thomas W Walsh dies at Harlem home
New York June 21 ex police captain Thomas W Walsh who testified against grafting inspectors Murphy Thompson Huffey and Sweeney died at his Harlem home. Poor health and fear of death prompted his confession which led to their convictions and penitentiary terms. He rallied briefly to testify in the graft trial but never recovered.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Thomas W. Walsh
Murphy
Thompson
Huffey
Sweeney
Harlem
UNBURRIED TURK CAUSE SCANDAL IN EUROPE VIENNA
An interpolation in parliament questions Austrian health conditions around Scutari fortress in Northern Albania. It alleges decomposed Turkish soldiers lie unburied near Scutari and urges action against negligence by the Scutari commander. The report targets Vice Admiral Cecil Burnay of the British navy and warns of possible international complications.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Austrain
Scutari
Albania
Cecil Burnay
Montenegrian
Scutar
Pleads Guilty to Murder of West Virginian in Columbus
Leslie Humphries a Norfolk and Western railroad man admitted to homicide in Columbus Ohio confessing to killing F E Kelly of Lanark West Virginia and robbing his body of 400. The court will fix sentence on June 30 with options including first degree murder or second degree murder.
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Leslie Humphries
Columbus
Associated Press Dispatch
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Humphes
F. E. Kelly
Lanark
W. Va
Maryland anti saloon league leader attacked in office
Baltimore June 21 William H Anderson superintendent of the Maryland Anti Saloon League and a prominent figure in the local option movement was struck with a horse whip by Robert Allen son of a retired liquor dealer Allen challenged Anderson over an article he wrote he received eight or ten blows including a gash under the left eye Allen was arrested and released on bail awaiting a Monday hearing.
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Baltimore
William H. Anderson
Maryland Anti-Saloon League
Robert Allen
Allen
Anderson
Mondi
Will Dee He Gets Fair Trial
Secretary Bryan assured Porter Charlton that the United States would use its offices to ensure a fair trial awaiting extradition to Italy for the alleged murder of his wife at Lake Como three years ago. An official will attend the court.
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Washington
Bryan
Paul Charlton
United States
Porter Charlton
Italy
Lake Como
Centennial Park appreciation note from Grafton mayor
The message thanks the Semi Centennial Celebration helpers. It credits the athletic committee Dr ghal Charles Hyatt Ross Johnston Guy Meana and others for their efforts and recognizes participants in the program including Howard Holt Rev A F Richardson Carl Curry W Pamples John Traxler Ole Wyckoff Grace White Helenmith Guy Bennett Prof Vincent and his band. The mayor notes a large orderly crowd despite transportation issues and praises Knottsville and intendent baseball teams and local business and public cooperation showcasing state pride.
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Old Sol
Graftonfans
Tyler Countiaes
Vincent
Howard H. Holt
A. F. Richardson
Lutheran Church
Carl Curry
W. P
West Virginia
West Virginia Hills
John Traxler
Flemington High School
C. EB. Wyckoff
Singing America
Knottsville
Grafton Independents
Robert Dunnington
Graham Moran
Albert Pettle
C. W. Huffman
Dr. Ghal
Charles Hyatt
Ross Johnston
Guy Meana
W. P.amples
Ole EB. Wyckoff
Grace White
Carver
Helenmith
Guy Bennett
Grafton
W. Merle Watkins
Bulgarians Expected To Attack On Vardar River Front
June 1 Austrian papers report Bulgarian troops are poised to strike along the Vardar in Macedonia. Greek and Servian forces have joined, forming a formidable allied army facing the Bulgarians. Serbians fortify the right bank and plan to repel the assault.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Vardar
Macedonia
EQUCATION to End Social Unrest Plea by Union Leader
Knoxville news reports President Wood of the Inter-Photo Engravers Union urges education in politics and political economy to solve unrest. He favors dividing the printing trade into several unions aligned with each craft, arguing strikes and lockouts are not remedies. Some mentions of broader labor reforms appear.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Knoxville
Tenn
Wood
Inter-Photo Engravers Union
Inter-Pressmens Union
Hale Springs
Hel
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Taylor Ment
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Onal Europe
Will Dee
Family Medicine Chest
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Ginsoy
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