Hotel Inferno Claims Dozens in Fort Wayne Fire
Fort Wayne Indiana May 4 A blaze destroyed the Ned Aveline hotel killing an estimated 15 to 25 people. The interior burned in minutes trapping many guests while rescuers fought flames from ladders and windows. Names of the dead and missing include R S Johnson M Hirsch and J B Miller with several unidentified victims and a missing wrestler Max Wasssen. The age of the building and dry timber fueled a rapid, deadly fire.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ned Aveline
R. S. Johnson
Pana
Mr. M. Hirsch
New York
M. Hutse
J. B. Miller
Sheboygan
Wis
J.B. Ellis
Arson Pierce
Scott & Company
Chicago
W. A. Pitcher
Fr. Wayne
J. W. Deviney
Philadelphia
Max Warssen
Fort Ne
St. Louis
Frank Naxter
Auburn
BK. B. Alitey
Wabash
Chas
Detroit
Mich
Sahallawynow
Sarah Hawynow
Ralph Hipkins
Johnson
St. Josephs Hospital
Newveline
Busiess
Severe April Weather Dampens Day Across Region
Old Jupiter Pluvius unleashed a heavy rain spell all day causing damp conditions in the region. The weather disrupted outdoor plans and contributed to soggy streets and soaked surfaces.
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Jupiter Pluvius
Hon Charles T Caldwell Passes Away at Parkersburg
Parkersburg May 4 Hon Charles Tecumseh Caldwell former state senator and noted Republican politician died here last evening at 61 after a period of illness including a winter in Hot Springs Arkansas. Funeral Wednesday at 10 from South Methodist church with Rev Darlington and Rev Bud Smith. G A R participation expected. Caldwell born December 22 1847 in Tetort Ohio enlisted 1864 served in Twenty third Ohio Infantry, studied law, practiced in Elizabeth Wirt county and Parkersburg, elected prosecuting attorney of Wirt and Wood counties, served in West Virginia state senate 1882 and 1902, ran for Congress in 1892 and declined 1894 nomination, renowned orator and criminal lawyer with wide practice until illness.
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Parkersburg
Charles Tecumseh Caldwell
West Virgginia
Caldwell
Hot Springs
Ark
South Methodist Church
Darlington
Bud Smith
McKinley
Charles T. Caldwell
Tetort
Meigs County
Ohio
Co. D
Elizabeth
Wirt County
West Virginia
E Easecl
James A. Watson
Caldwell & Watson
Wood County
State Senate
Congress
Republican Party
Angir Couple Planned Move to Greensboro North Carolina
Mr and Mrs 0 G Angir longtime Grifton residents will relocate to Greensboro NC for business. They lived here since 1880s and 23 years in town, with Angir active in church and community projects. Mrs Angir to drive to Huttonsville then join by rail for the 300 mile overland trip to their new home.
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Angir
Greensboro
N. C
Daily Sentinel
Grafton
0. G. Angir
Augir
Huttonsville
Lesmalington 5 Toth Anniversary Service Held
Large gathering marks the tenth anniversary of the Lesmalington Sunday school at the country home of Postmaster Ernest L Love near the city. Rev A F Richardson paid tribute to founder Mrs Mary M Love, a noted temperance and religious worker. The honoring service drew a wide neighborhood audience and reflected lasting devotion to Mrs Love.
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Daily Sentinel
Lesmalinston
Ernest L. Love
Mary M Love
West Virginia
W.C.T. U
Australia
Melbourne
Country Place
Love
A. F. Richardson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Rev. Richardson
Mrs. Love
Taxes Due 1907 to Be Paid Promptly
Notice warns that all 1907 taxes must be paid without delay. Real estate with unpaid taxes by June 11, 1908 will be advertised or collected under the 1904 act provisions.
Hearne Reconsiders Run for Governor at State Convention
Wheeling May 4 William H Hearne announces he will again seek the Republican nomination for governor at the state convention He recalls permission to appoint delegates from Ohio county and says he will place his name in nomination Respondents urge that Hearne keep delegates while others oppose his naming rights in light of his prior withdrawal
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Wheeling
William H. Hearne
Hearne
Re‘publican Committee
Ohio County
James K. Hall
Monongalia Primary Lightly Contested Yet Hot Elections
Monongalia county held a warm primary with multiple races. Stuart Reed won secretary of state delegates, Miller topped school superintendent, Durst auditor, Long state treasurer, Conley attorney general, and Brand secured sheriff. Boyd led the prosecuting attorney slate as Yost and Wildman led the house slate. Voter totals span 28 precincts totaling 2836 with Scherr leading the gubernatorial race before city precincts skew the results.
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Morgantown
Monongalia County
Stuart F. Reed
Thomas C. Miller
J. S. Durst
E. L. Long
W. G. Conley
W. H. Brand
Cc. Brown
John Gregg
James B. Henry
Alf K. Smith
Ellis Yost
Simon Wildman
House of Delegat
Mr. Yost
Wildman
J. M. Burns
el Parker
Carman
J M. Weese
Clery
John Shriver
Lawrence M. Cox
E. W. Griffith
R. H Brown
Griffith
William H. Phillips
Uriah L. Griffith
C. S. Tennant
Arnold C. Scherr
Charles W. Swisher
Thomas B. Hodges
W. H. Hearne
Wheeling
Marshall County
Convict Slain by the Warden at West Virginia Prison
At Moundsville on Saturday Captain C G Dawson acting warden shot and killed Jesse Briggs a Fayette county Negro life prisoner who attacked guards. Eyewitnesses and the coroner's jury ruled self defense and two state board members approved. Briggs left his cell and threatened violence. Dawson fired as the prisoner pressed with stones. The shooting occurred about 7 20 am as inmates were being moved to work.
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Wheeling
C. G. Dawson
West Virginia State Penitentiary
Moundsville
Jesse Briggs
Fayette County
Dawson
State Board
Briggs
Joseph Bloyd
Bloyd
Street Car Collision Damages Team and Car
A collision occurred Saturday between a Central Meat Market team led by George Lizadder and Grafton Traction Street Car No. 5 near Bridge Street and Fawcett Bros. store. The horses were knocked down but not seriously hurt. the car suffered a broken glass and minor damage.
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George Lizadder
Central Meat Market
Grafton Traction Company
Bridge Street
Fawcett Bros
Main Street
Work Will Soon Begin on Bal timore & Ohio Grounds Lease
Arrangements are completed for leasing the Baltimore and Ohio railroad property in the First ward. Ground work and a substantial fence will be built soon. Grounds leased by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Grafton Traction Company under their agreement. The move supports extending the line to the new ball park.
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Ball Park
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
First Ward
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Grafton Traction Company
Washington
Ans
Congress
Memorial observance and pension news in Gratton
Gratton organizers from the Board of Trade and Reno Post G A R report strong progress in fundraising for Decoration Day. The National Cemetery looks inviting as West Virginia observers prepare. citizens urged to contribute. Separate note: Washington announces pension increases for widows of veterans from eight to twelve dollars monthly, with the pension distribution to follow.
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Board of Trade and Veterans’ Committees
Gratton
Board of Trade
Reno Post
Grafton
National Cemetery
West Virginia
Fairmont Man Tries It By the Laudanum Route
Grover 3 Baker of Fairmont West Virginia was found dead in the Anderson hotel Bellaire after taking laudanum in what is described as a deliberate self inflicted death. A note to brother John Baker advised against whiskey and expressed ruin from life. Coroner Ferry was notified and the body was removed for burial. a man matching the description bought the poison locally for pain relief.
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Bellaire
Grover 3
Baker
Fairmont
W. Va
Anderson Hotel
George Anderson
Anderson
D. W. Boone
John
Raymond
Cleve
John J. Baker
Grafton Street
Divene Ferry
Many People Out Sunday Across City
The article notes a cool day yet large crowds out on Pruntytown road toward Blueville and beyond the old Nation al pike. People walk, streetcars run busy, and visitors ride for pleasure. Also mentions Newsie Albert Waters improving after typhoid. Grasse France icemaking machine innovation is described, plus John W. Snyder from the post office taking vacation.
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Pruntytown
Blueville
Old National Pike
Main Street
the National Cemetery
First Ward
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BYG
Park
N. C. Musgrove
Lesmalington
Toth Anniversay
iHearne
Brooke
Hall
Monongalia
B. Reed
Brand
Boyd
Seherr
Seve
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Suruck Team
Ing
George Myers & Son
Albert Waters
John Waters
The
Sentinel
Boyd Street
Grasse
France
John W. Snyder
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