Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

Page 1

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1913

Page

1

Thaw Seeks Release In New York Habeas Corpus

Harry J. Thaw, famed for killing Stanford White, arrived in New York and faced habeas corpus in the supreme court. His attorney Dr. Charles Kennedy was blocked from private consultation, leading to withdrawal of the writ. Thaw was returned to the asylum as rights of counsel were debated.

Harry K. Thaw Metropolis Associate Press Dispatch New York Marenu Harry J.thaw Stanford White Supreme Court Charles Kennedy William ‘Travers Jerome Thaw Criminal Court Ttack Asylam Jerome Kennedy

Sentinel 3 LATCoT with News of Day

The Sentinel praises its daily Associated Press reports and announces plans to upgrade with a new Linotype machine and improved job department to become Central West Virginia's leading evening newspaper. The notice includes a local ad for Shar-On eye glasses and eye testing by G. W. Loar & Co.

the Sentinel Associated Press 1 Sentinel Gratton Sentinel West Virginia

Man Edges Toward Death From Acute Indigestion

In Washington, Pennsylvania, Roece Boyd aged 30, described as a negro, declared he had little time left and would live in comfort. He recently moved to a small shack filled with food. Found dead there this morning, death caused by acute indigestion. Physicians say he literally ate himself to death despite tuberculosis.

Washington Roece Boyd Boyd

Exchange at Sunset Store Room in St Pauls church area

The C B F Club of St Pauls M B E church plans an exchange Saturday afternoon at the Sunset Store Room corner Spring Salts Spring Hats and Beech and Walnut streets. Caps, neckwear, shirts, bread, silk hose, Crossett cakes and pies will be on sale by F Friedman & Co.

C. B. F. Club St. Pauls M. BE F. Friedman & Co

Greeks Celebrate GreekS Victory in Janina Surrender

Athens fans erupt as Turkish fortress Janina surrenders after a brutal siege. Greek cannonade fires 80 000 shells in first day. Turks flee under cover of a truce as Greek forces move toward Epirus and Crown Prince Surrounded. Diplomatic circles in London weigh Greece gains and future division of spoils. Washington reports pacified tax dispute over oleomargarine settlement at 102 000 dollars.

Associated Press Athens Greece Janina Epirus Aaz Pasha Surre London Falaria

Outlaws Surrender After Train Robbery Attempt

William Hatfield and Cleve Cline surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Edward Lambert in Williamson West Virginia ending a six hour chase tied to an alleged Norfolk and Western passenger train robbery. A freight train was stopped at Warrencliffe amid reports of bandit activity and railroad disruption.

Associated Press Williamson W. Va John Hatfield Devil Anse" Hatfeld Cleve Cline Virginia Edward Lambert Norfolk & West TR Warrencliffe

Tariff leaders push plan for special session action

Washington March 6 House leaders urge President Wilson to confine April 1 special session to passing tariff bills and the pending river and appropriation measures, adjourning in short bursts to force Senate action and concentrate public attention on tariff legislation. Rev Goodwin and Rev Howers to speak at St Pauls M E tonight and tomorrow. Comfort and safety emphasized by local glass dealers at 74 Main Street.

Associated Press Washington Wilson House Congress Uwe Wasiliington Senate

Robbers Hit Three Downtown Stores In Easy Getaway

A gang attacked three business district locations during a fierce storm last night, stealing cash from Walter's grocery on Main Street and pocketing about 25 dollars from C E Gansell, railroad supervisor. A break-in at Browning Hamilton’s basement storage and an attempted entry at other shops failed when a sleeping employee alerted staff. The burglars fled with some money but left the large safe untouched. Local authorities are reviewing the scene to map the robbers’ route.

Satorm Bury Walter's Grocery Séire Main Street Theorners Jenning C. KE. Gansell B. & O. Railroad Ws B. & CO Browning-Hamilton Archdeacon Addie

Young widow Katherine Godfrey found murdered in New York

New York report says Katherine Godfrey a young widow was found dead in her flat today. Her head and face were battered with a club. Three men who informed the police were detained as material witnesses. A sale note for Angelus Player and 24 rolls of music is included.

Associated Press Dispatch New York Katherine Godfrey

Booster Period Opens with Extra Votes Offer

The Sentinel announces Boosters' Period in Shower of Gold to spur early work. For each new yearly subscription, 100,000 extra votes. for each old yearly subscription, 50,000 extra votes. All current yearly subscriptions credited. The offer ends Wednesday March 19 at 9 PM. Outside candidates must mail by 9 PM March 19 to count. No cost to enter and winners receive prizes with no losers.

Sentinel Manyrgement The Daily Sentinel Orite

Wilson aides seek Florida U.S. Attorney post

President Wilson met Senators Bryan and Pletcher at the White House to discuss appointing a U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. The President requested their formal recommendation to the Attorney General. Police clubs used freely as 1500 garment workers rioted in Rochester. Many demonstrators were young women.

Associated Press Dispatch Washington Wilson Bryan F Pletcher Florida White “House Sothern Asly AMON Rochester N.Y Jce Volice Chadsey

Artist Dies Leaves Yale donor with large legacy

Wallingford Connecticut March 6 Joseph Jyman wealthy artist and brother in law of Former Ambassador Joseph H Choate died at his country home aged 65 He leaves Yale University a 650000 legacy with life interest Also notes about City Meat Market Dixie Theatre building and local moving and transfer services plus Y M C A Bible class lunch Rev John A McClelland invites members and friends to attend

Associated Press Dispatch Wallingford, Conn Joseph Jyman New York Joseph H. Choate Yale University CITY Dixie Theatre Y.M.C.A John A. McClelland

Revival meetings close at Andrews M. H. church

Special revival meetings held at the Andrews M. H. church for two weeks ended with last night's service. There will be no special services Thursday or Friday nights. Sunday will mark the quarterly sacramental service.

Andrewa M. H

Corpse shooting testifies in Rawn case in St Louis

Dr. H E B W Rinehardt, coroner physician of Chicago, testifies corpses in Chicago morgue are used as shooting targets for science. He says postmortem of Ira G. Rawn shows a contact range shot. Rawn's accident insurer case settled with Mrs. Rawn receiving $50,000 after six companies compromised.

Associated Press Dispatch ST. Louis H. EB. W. Rinehardt Chicago Ira G. Rawn Monon Railroad Rawn Rawn Car! Insurance Secident Company

Huerta Besieged by Rebels in Sonora Struggle

In Hermosillo Sonora state authorities seized the Southern Pacific railway and telegraph offices suppressing news. A ban on outgoing reports was imposed as volunteers massed to defend against possible federal troop incursions amid a state rights push.

Associated Press Hermosello Mex Maren Sonora Huerta Southern Pacific Mexico Congress

Omall Boy Kills Siblings After Missing Pistol

New York on March 6 Police find Herman Correll's 4 year old son holding a pistol while a bullet killed his baby sister who lay nearby. Also notices for stenographer exams and a McCrory manager position advertised with pay details.

Associated Press Dispatch New York Herman Correll

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. W. Loar & Co Hingelf Annna Fort INS Essaazi Pasha Princ Chicago Packers Soas McVeigh SELIG KALEM Vitagrad So'hara Philospher Stenograthen GWE Selves John Cleve Cline and Son Talipe Gooodw ST. Pauls MB Shay St. Paul's M. E. Church Saltimore E. Goodwin Mannington Goodwin G. W. Loar, & Co Angelus W. F. Frederick Piano Company West Main. Street HOTEL Alamo W. Main Grafton Emma Haley Wilson Stiges Rioys Buffalo Floridators McReynolds YALE Hartman and Brown Foot St. John St Bell DR. Rinehardt Huerta Besi HN Omall Als Civil Service Examination McCrory Call J McCrory Company
Search Courier

Search the Grafton Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grafton Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication