Bandits Slay Manufacturer and Police in Lynn Bank Robbery
Three armed bandits robbed a bank payroll in Lynn Massachusetts fatally shooting shoe manufacturer Thomas A Landregan and police officer James H Carroll. They fled with 5000 dollars, were pursued by a large crowd, with one bandit dead, another wounded, and a third captured. Abraham Loyns wounded by mistaken identity. All but 7 dollars recovered. Suspects described as Russian Poles aged 20 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Loyns
Loyns
Hartley Plans New York Motor For Airship Flight
James W. Hartley of this city built an airship of monoplane type and sails to New York City to buy an about 100 pound 80 horsepower motor for the craft. The motor will be shipped to Grafton for installation and a trial flight will follow on arrival. The completed craft will weigh under 400 pounds and be the lightest model yet built. Hartley plans trial flights and then will be open for engagements.
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James W. Hartley
Sentinel
New York City
Grafton
Hartley
Unidentified man found in Ohio River near McMechen dam
A well dressed unidentified man was found in the Ohio River near the McMechen dam in Wheeling West Virginia. His throat was cut from ear to ear and his pockets were turned inside out. Two locked suitcases were recovered against the dam. A coroner's jury is investigating the robbery murder and disposal of the body after about seven hours in water.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio River
McMechen Dam
Acquitted In Dynamite Case At Mount Clare Shops
Baltimore June 27 four Baltimore and Ohio machinist strikers were acquitted of conspiring to dynamite the Mount Clare shops on December 31. William H. Zimmerman William B. Shipley Hamilton W. Lighter and Charley Graber freed though additional conspiracy charges remain pending until next fall. Legal notice for summer term in music piano and pipe organ by Mamie Walters Pracht at studio 210 Pearl street.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Clare
William H. Zimmerman
William B. Shipley
Hamilton W. Lighter
Charle Graber
Studio
Pearl Street
Mamie Walters Pracht
Held For Triple Murder
Cincinnati police arrest Robert H. Burnet in Washington DC on a tip he killed three men at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Burnet denied state police pursuit and was questioned by Chief Milliken after being found at the Ross Hotel with a loaded pistol. West Virginia officials were notified for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Robert H. Burnet
Washington, D. C
Huestein
Pflug
Burnet
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Ross Hotel
Carlisle Avenue
Hill
Milliken
Crawford
West Virginia
Merchants Association Special Meeting Set For Tuesday
A regular meeting of the Merchants Association is announced for Tuesday June 28 1910 at 730 PM. All members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted. Also noted is the public meeting of the Grafton Board of Trade and an update on motorcyclists traveling from Clarksburg to Gratton. The Royal Neighbors of America shift their meeting night to the first and third Saturdays of each month.
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Notich
Merchants Association
Grafton Board of ‘Trade
Clarksburg
Gratton
Royal Neighbors
America
Mobile
Ala
R. W. Kennedy
Grafton
W. Va
Pensacola
Golden Arrow
Williamsport
United States
Pittsburg
Board of Trade
Inens
Will Not Stand For Third Term
OYSTER BAY June 27 Gov Hughes plans a Washington trip for life to reject a third term talk and Roosevelt hints Hughes should resign his Federal Supreme Court seat to seek another governor nomination to spare the party next fall Albany officials say Hughes seeks a life in Washington and dislikes the political fray while the governorship has bankrupted him and he will not seek renomination The supreme court move would remove him from the atmosphere he dislikes
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Oyster Bay
L. L
Gov. Hughes
Col. Roosevelt
New York State
Roosevelt
Federal Supreme Court
Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Washington
Fiscal deficits revise down earlier federal projections
The report notes lower than expected deficits and disbursements for the year. Debt obligations are adjusted to 28 million, down from 72 million, while ordinary disbursements total 660 million versus 682 million forecast. Civil list and military expenses lag estimates, and postal deficiency drops from 16.88 million to 9.495 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Uncle Sam Is Well Off
Washington reports the national treasury will close the fiscal year stronger than expected. Receipts exceeded projections and spending was trimmed, likely yielding a surplus of around five to six million dollars instead of Secretary MacVeagh’s prior $34,000,060 deficit forecast. The article notes Panama Canal expenses and debt redemption as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Treasury
MacVeagh
Congress
Panama Canal
Booster Meeting At Court House With Cincinnati Expert
A booster meeting will be held at the court house Tuesday evening under the Grafton Board of Trade. William L. Finch, secretary of the Cincinnati Industrial Bureau, known as The man who made Cincinnati, will speak on town boosting. Also note the dog lost from 116 West Washington Street. reward offered for information leading to its return.
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Court House
Grafton Board of Trade
William L. Finch
Cincinnati Industrial Bureau
Nan
Cincinnati
Finch
H. Blumberg
Odds on Jeff Fight Remain Jeffries Favorite
Betting on the Johnson Jeffries fight was heavy Sunday with odds at 10 to 6 in favor of Jeffries. A large amount of money flowed into pool rooms, but bets were evenly distributed so odds stayed stable. Local bettors still control the market, though eastern money may shift odds soon.
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San Francisco
Jeffries
Homer Holt On A Long Voyage
Midshipman Homer Holt of Graf ton son of Judge John Homer Holt has been at the U S Naval Academy for several years and is now on a broad Atlantic cruise aboard the Battleship Massachusetts. The fleet, including Town and Indiana, arrived at Plymouth England where London officers will host a reception. They sail to Marseilles on June 30 then Gibraltar on July 8 and Madeira Islands, Azores Horta, then direct home arriving Solomon's Islands August 23 where midshipmen receive their certification.
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Daily Sentinel
Homer Holt
Grafton
John Homer Holt
U. S Naval Academy
Annapolis
Seral
Atlantic
Massachusetts
Indiana
Plymouth Naval Station
England
London
Marseilles
France
Gibralter
Madeira Islands
Horta
Azore Islands
Solomon's Islands
Chesapeake Bay
Mrs McCabe Died Sunday in Wheeling
Mrs John J McCabe a vivacious Exie Swift of Grafton died Sunday morning in Wheeling after a brief illness following a Pittsburg automobile trip. She married Mr McCabe about six months ago and will be buried in Wheeling as Miss Anna Dorsey travels there for the funeral with her circle of friends left in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Wheeling
John J. McCabe
Exie Swift
Grafton
Anna Dorsey
Mr. McCabe
Miss Dorsey
Child breaks arm after fall on West Washington street
Pauline Burdett, ten, daughter of Mr and Mrs Luke Burdett, West Washington street, tripped over a step last evening and fractured her right wrist. A surgeon set the break and she is resting comfortably. It is expected she will improve today.
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Pauline
Luke Burdett
West Washington Street
Renowned Photographer Receives Buick Automobile
Mr. W. Reloar, a well known Main Street photographer, received a fine Buick this morning. He plans to tour the city and nearby area with the new car, praising its quality and latest design features for enjoyment and practical use.
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W. Re Loar
Main Street
Buick
Fourth of July Picnic at Flemington Campus
Community gathering on the old West Virginia College campus at Flemington with Dr Barbe and others performing, good music and games, dinner and refreshments on the grounds. All are invited to enjoy an old-time picnic atmosphere.
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W. Va. College
Flemington
Barbe
Preston Primary Election in West Virginia County
The Preston primary held Saturday across 43 precincts reports Republican turnout of about 4,500 votes with around 3,500 cast. Senator Scott leads Hubbard 3 to 1 for U S Senate, Sturgiss behind Scott for Congress, Felton narrowly over Freeland for House of Delegates, Cobun defeating Bowman on the West Side for the legislature, and Fortney defeating Carrico for county superintendent amid eight district commissioner nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingwood
W. Va
Preston
Senator Scott
Congressman Hubbard
U. S. Senate
Hubbard
Sturgiss
Congress
E. Scott Felton
William BR
New Sunday School Organized at Blueville
A new Sabbath School was organized in Blueville by N F Kendall superintendent of Andrews MM E Sunday school. Attendance was good at the organization which Kendall described benefits of the school and urged regular attendance. The school will meet Sundays at 2 30 pm. Officers elected include F Burke superintendent Luther Devers assistant superintendent Miss Tnez Demos secretary Mrs L H Aver assistant secretary Mrs W H Wittman treasurer and Mrs Henry Cramer superintendent of primary department.
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Blueville
N. F. Kendall
Andrews MM. E. Sunday
Kendall
F. Burke
Luther Devers
Tnez Demos
L. H.aver
W. H. Wittman
Henry Cramer
Missing heir found in Chicago prison
William Hamilton, missing from Pittsburg eight months ago, has been located as a prisoner in the Chicago house of correction. The settlement of the inheritance to which Hamilton was a potential heir has been delayed while the secret of the missing man is pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Hamilton
Pittsburg
House of Correction
Hamilton
Pleasant Party at Valley Falls Mills
A crowd of young people went to Valley Falls Sunday took lunch with them and had a very pleasant time. Those present included Misses Ruth and Christina Finch with guests the Misses Longridge of Barton Misses Ruth and Nellie Huber Grace Redman Lena Crayton and Messrs Frank and Tom Finch Harry Johnson Arthur McConkey and Watt Bradshaw.
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Valley Falls
Ruth
Christina Finch
Longridge
Barton
Nellie Huber
Grace Redman
Lena Crayton
Frank
Tom Finch
Harry Johnson
Arthur, McConkey
Watt Bradshaw
Children Day Observances At Methodist Protestant Church
Sunday marked Children’s Day at the Methodist Protestant church with evening services. Rev. A. W. Morrison delivered a sermon that was appropriate, interesting, and entertaining for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
A. W. Morrison
Grafton urged to chase business with bold effort
The Daily Sentinel voices that Grafton must actively seek industries rather than wait for them. Citing Mobile and Williamsport, the piece argues town initiative, public sentiment, and local sacrifice drive growth, urging residents to push for factory sites and favorable inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Grafton
Manufacturer
Plank
Mobile
Alabama
Burdett Family Plans Baltimore Hospital Visit
Mrs A W Burdett and Miss Cora Furbee travel to Baltimore for ton sils operation as swelling occurs. Mr Burdett also heads to Baltimore Friday for the same medical purpose. Senator Scott rushes to the White House with a public building bill ready for signature before Europe trip while Taft sends Mrs Scott a cordial bon voyage note.
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A. W. Burdett
Cora Furbee
Baltimore
Altter
Burdett
Europe
Scott
White House
Taft
Bad Baseball on Saturday at Fetterman Field
A Saturday afternoon game at Fetterman field drew fans despite poor play. Arclfe Frankenberry for Grafton stood out with a sensational catch while Crossley excelled in base running. Umpire protests and player blame sparked crowd unrest, prompting calls for cleaner, fairer baseball and better overcoming bad plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Fetterman Field
Ball Field
Arclfe Frankenberry
Grafton
Crossley
Ee Tye
Opera House Closes After Very Warm Summer
The Brinkman opera house shut Saturday night due to extremely warm weather. Manager George Brinkman announced no more moving pictures will be shown until cooler weather. Patrons are advised to seek other entertainment during the interim.
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Brinkman
George Brinkman
Brinkman Opera House
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UAY
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Jovernor Joseph Wingate
Missouri
St Louis Tine 2
Lou Sanders
Missouri Democratic League
Jeff
Sitp
T. N. F. Kendall
Andrews
Fairmont
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