Republican City Committee Talks Some Politics
The misspelled and fragmented text alleges misuse of public funds by city officials in Grafton. It portrays W. H. Barnes as aggrieved by a wall and damages from a road project, claiming the city overpaid and critics accuse a donor of steering money through a finance committee. It references accountability, property damage, and a looming public controversy.
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Republican City Committee
Eprrox Grarros Sesrisa
W. H. Barnes
Grafton
Met
Supreme Court
Barnes
Wilkinson
Jack
Alco
Barnea
Witkingon
Béethes
Childredth
Wii Kenney
Kenney
Mra
Childress
Harry Lambrecht Leaves Sanitarium After Injuries
Harry Lambrecht is discharged from Girafton Sanitarium after a fall injuries period. Though not fully recovered, he can move with a cane and thanks head nurse Miss Taylor, the nurses, doctors, and friends for their care during his stay. Machinery repairs are offered by Kenny Machine & Supply Co.
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Harry Lambrecht
Girafton Sanitarium
Lambrecht
Mise Taylor
Kenny Machine & Supply Co
Dowie's Shroud Healers Draw Crowds at Zion City
In Chicago on March 14 a large throng surrounded Jon Alexander Dowie s bier at Zion City hoping for cures by touching his shroud. One woman, Mise Fistier, injured herself while reaching for the hem, falling on stairs and suffering serious bruises. Dozens pressed into the house seeking relief from ailments by contact with the shroud.
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Chicago
Rachel
Jon Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Mise Fistier
Important suits reported settled in Randolph county courts
Prominent parties McCure Mabie Lumber Co and Whitmer Co near Mabie Randolph count. About 100000 dollars in controversy. Receivers Dr B Low and co-receiver. Money converted to cash and deposited in E Kine Philippi and Grafton banks. Case spans Randolph circuit court and US District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. Settlement likely at April term.
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Wooh
Mabie Asatne
Robertie Whitmer & Company
Martin Ane
McCure’ Mabie Lumber Company
Whimer Co
Mabie
Raneolph
B . Low
Thie City
Whitmer Company
Convern
Eash
E.kine
Philippi
Grafton
Circuit Court
Randolph County
United States District Court For
Northern District of W.V
High Waters Again Threaten Ohio Valley Floods
Heavy rains in the past day raise water levels on the Ohio and tributaries, causing widespread train delays and flood fears. Weather stations warn low-lying cities as flood tide looms. In Grafton the river is not yet threatening, and B&O trains on three divisions report receding waters this afternoon.
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Ohio
Grafton
Ygarta Valley
Witernoon
B&o
Ecotree
Morgantown High and Grafton to clash in historic showdown
After long effort the Morgantown High School basketball team seeks a first meet with Grafton in a rare varsity contest. The game, coached by a West Virginia University alumnus and officiated by Jimmy Grainger, tips at 8 pm with 25 cent admission. It promises a fast, high quality battle.
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Morgantown
Jimmy’ Grainger
Grafton
Broaddus
McClung for Mayor Faces Fame and Foes in Grafton
A lengthy endorsement of John W. McClung seeking reelection as Mayor of Grafton. The piece lauds his eleven months in office, cites independence, steady work, council leadership, and efforts to bolster the city's business and legal matters. It denounces opponents and calls for McClung’s reelection with broad GOP support.
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Grafton
McClang
Mayer of
Wrafion
McChang
Donytas
Ube
M.ulung
McClung
John W. McClung
Hefner Reappointed City Collector Amid Strong GOP Support
Oakey A. Hefner, city collector of Grafton, has held the post for nearly a year and secured a decisive Republican renomination. The article notes overwhelming party support as the key factor in his reappointment.
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Hefner
Grafton
Republican Party
Gratton voters urged to back three Republican candidates
The Sentinel urges Gratton residents to elect Dre, Warden, and Madera to the Board of Education, praising their long service and work for the public schools. It notes incumbents HC Owen and Mr. Clark Madera left the board and endorses Duard Swain in First ward and Alf Shaw in Second ward, with another candidate in the Third ward to be named.
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Ellie Neds
Bern
Tee Boreal
Bng Tarweiy
Dre 26
Kntention
Clark Madera
HC Owen
Madera
Pchoos
Progrepmse Sod
the Sentinel
Cognest
Duard 8Waim
Alf Shaw
Morry Fawcett
Grafton
J. Oscar Jaco
Bear N. Rosier
Oath
Vingls? Handley
Messrs Jos. J Remlinger
Thos. F Welch
Samuel Shackleford
Welch
Republican Councilmanic
Republcan Councilmankc
Twket Representie Parey
Taft orders strict enforcement of Showlaw on federal works
Washington March 14 Taft directs War Department engineers to apply the Showlaw to public works, restricting exemptions used for government dredges tugboats and related craft. The move, taken with presidential approval, could limit river and harbor projects despite large appropriations. Local politics follow with ward nominees and cries of reform versus old guard.
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Washington
Taft
War Department
Death Notice of Daniel Holand Former Graftonian Resident
Obituary notice from South West City Missouri reports the death of Daniel Holand aged eighty five years five months ten days on Wednesday March ib. A former resident of Grafton and its county he left twenty two years ago with his family. Survived by May Holland of Vinita Indian Territory and Mrs Kate Holland of South West City. Public interest notes many kinship in the area.
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South West City
Missouri
Daniel Holand
Mer
Holland
Grafton
Quite Willing for Uncle Sam To Take Ra
A Minneapolis discussion features James Manthan arguing the rail project would burden the nation. He notes government costs to secure and reproduce rail lines, estimating about 60 thousand dollars per mile not counting terminals or docks, urging caution about federal involvement.
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Uncle Sam
Minneapolis
United
Reid
James Manthan
Jareh
Ya Manahan
Hill
Love Laughs At Locksmiths Wedding Report
Bertha Lilly daughter of Mia Jam of Maple avenue and James Cotton a train dispatcher's son wed after a brief engagement. The couple, a member of the Junior High School, were married in Oakland and return home with parental blessing. Rev S J Cotton, a Methodist minister, presided as friends celebrate the union.
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Bertha Lilly
Mia
Maple Avenue
James Cotton
A. Depot
Oskiard
Oakland
J Cotton
Hell
Fragmentary river note hints at romance in Grafton Sentinel
A damaged river note from January 171 sent by a writer to Miss Delphia Vigooat in West Virginia hints at romance and possible marriage. The message describes a young man about steen years old with dark hair and eyes, a pleasant smile, and hopes for a buxom wife. Authorities urge readers to visit Lear's for a picture or money.
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Mise Delphia
W. Va
Rorat
Tygarta
Grafton Sentinel
Ian
Delphia
Steen
Frank
Breeny
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