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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1901

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White's cabinet nominees named by governor elect

Governor elect AB White公布名单,任命包括国务卿威廉姆·道森,副州长兼探长巴克,图书管理员、银行检察官等。多名官员自阿特kinson任内续任,强调其治理能力与财政支持。

Wreck on the B and O near Wilsonburg derails fourteen cars

A Sunday morning crash on the B and O near Wilsonburg derailed fourteen east bound freight cars, engine 1510 jumped the track, likely caused by a broken rail or axle. Trains delayed all day. most cargo grain and merchandise lost. No lives reported. crew escaped injury. Col Thomas B. Davis to build coal plant in our county with David S. Gillespie as superintendent. mine located between Umpson and Flemington. Married life notes follow with details on local businesspeople and a store purchase.

Wilsonburg T. B. Davis Piedmont Dispatch Thomas B. Davis Taylor County Ones Colonel Davis Col Davis Umpson Flemington David S. Gillespie Coketon Bean Davis Coal & Coke Company

Auditor LaFollette's Private Directory Graft Exposed

In Charleston West Virginia February 26 a Wheeling News report quotes Auditor LaFollette preparing a private insurance directory at public expense. The publication would list company statements agents and addresses while state funds cover printing and clerical work. Critics say the move hides graft and violates law while incoming official Scherr would be burdened with overpriced stationary.

Charleston W. Va Wheeling News LaFollette Insurance Department of West Ins Arnold C. Scherr Mr. Scheer Scherr Senate West Virginia

Washington Waving with Bunting at Inauguration Day

Washington banners adorn Pennsylvania Avenue and waving crowds prepare for the grand inauguration pageant. The piece notes the massive viewing stands, anticipated crowds, hotel shortages, and past inaugurations, with reference to Dayton's naval bill and upcoming federal judge appointment after March 4.

Mr. Dayton West Virginia

City Democracy Convention Selections Draw Mixed Reaction

The Democratic Wall Street nominations faltered at the Demo-convention held in the council chamber drawing eighty to ninety attendees. James H. Stout was elected chairman and Eugene Somerville secretary. Nominations named Straub for Mayor Malloney City Collector George Green First Ward Hiram Gaines Second Ward Patrick Martin Third Ward Dr B D Mackin Fourth Ward W Harmilton President Board of Education Heironimus Member Education.

Wall Street Burss James HH. Stout Eugene Somerville Straub Bt. Malloney George Green Hiram Gaines Patrick Martin B.D. Mackin Fourth Ward Edu W. Harmilton Heironimus Mem Education

Mysteriously Missing Allen Moseby

Five years ago next April Allen Moseby a colored youth from Culpepper Va came to our city and worked for Cashier J Durbin at the Gratton Bank and around his home. He disappeared Sunday night and no trace is known. He is about 18 and son of Thomas Moseby a long time porter. If no word by Friday river drag preparations will be made for his body.

Allen Moseby Culpepper Pur City J. Durbin Gratton Bank Allen Alway Thomas Moseby SW. Schrager Fetterman Avenue

Home Gas seeks Bridgeport franchise to pipe gas to Grafton

The Home Gas Company of Clarksburg plans to supply gas to Grafton at the urging of local officials. It has filed for a franchise in Bridgeport, the route for the pipeline, and a committee is to draft an ordinance governing the project.

Home Gas Company Clarksburg Grafton Bridgeport Bridgeport Weil

Death of a Prominent Oakland Man

W A Daily a Garrett county bar member died in Oakland Saturday afternoon of paralysis of the heart aged 56. A resident of the area for about 26 years he formerly worked as a mercantile clerk and was a Confederate veteran.

W. A. Daily Garrett County Oakland

Morgantown Keepers Plan 25 Percent Price Hike

Morgantown hotel and restaurant keepers along with drug store proprietors announce a 25 percent rate increase starting March 1 unless liquor licenses are granted. A meeting decided to raise prices if the court fails to deliver hoped-for liquor licenses.

Morgantown Monongalia County Bueiees Satin

One Armed “Rev.”, a Horse Thief Arrested at Keyser

Deputy Sheriff L. C. Davis of Keyser arrested J. H. Graham at Moorefield on a charge of stealing a home row Sampson Taylor at Fountain near Keyser and a riddle bridle from Vana EF Alkiro. The molen property was recovered. Graham, a one armed man claiming to be a preacher from Metz, Va, faced a curio crowd as he was taken off a train in Keyser amid threats of lynching.

L. C. Davis Keyser Moorefeld J. H. Graham Metz W. Va Sampson Taylor Fountain Graham

Closing Scenes A Good Word for the Presiding Officers

Charleston dispatch reports the 1901 West Virginia legislature closing amid praise for presiding officers and session outcomes. It highlights Governor-appointed tax commission plans, Pan American Expo funding battles, and Taylor county’s Virgil Handley praised for diligence.

Tax Commission Taylor County Charleston W. Va House

Fire crews stop major blaze on West Side residence

Fire department rushed to a morning call just before noon and battled a large fire at the residence of Dr. T. B. L. Yates on the West Side. Despite the intense flames, firefighters saved the rest of the property and valuable belongings, with damages estimated at about $208. D. P. Blanton of New York was present.

T. BL Yates

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