Strikebreakers Move Into Mine Clash at Plum Run
In Dillonvale Ohio on May 21, 100 detectives armed with Winchesters guard 50 nonunion West Virginia miners landed at Plum Run mine. Aiming to run the mines as 2,000 miners gather for a Smithfield meeting, tensions rise with Gatling guns, armed guards, and threats of bloodshed. Local officials warn of potential confrontation as courts, sheriffs, and the national guard weigh actions.
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Dillonvale
West Virginia
Plum Run
Val Cox
Smithfield
Philadelphia
United States Coal Company
Griggs
Union
John M. Cook
D. C. Peck
Warren Township
T’lum Run
Peck
Richards
Sherif Vorhees
Murray
Ross Alban
A. G. Williard
Cleveland
United States
Apid
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Cox
Bradley
Pinkerton
Ohio National Guard
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Press Briggs
Comness
Grafton Decor Day Draws Patriotism and Industry Praise
The next Decoration Day draw out patriotism as residents remember liberties and costs to the nation. The Sentinel reprints The West Virginia Board of Trade pamphlet praising Grafton’s railroad access, proximity to raw materials, water works, drainage, and favorable conditions for manufacturing, urging investigation of the city’s strong industrial base.
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Grafton
West Virginia Board of Trade
Good Roads Plans From Pennsylvania and State Efforts
Pennsylvania considers a Pittsburgh to Philadelphia highway costing 3.5 million dollars spanning 14 counties and 11 towns to spur branch roads and uniform state road standards. West Virginia editors urge similar coordinated growth, linking Wheeling to Charleston through improved routes. Clarksburg moves to form a board of trade while Grafton already benefits from such business organizations.
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West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Senator Elkins Decries Outflow of State Gas
Senator Elkins urges inserting into the Interstate Commerce bill a provision to stop piping natural gas out of the state. He argues gas is a state commodity with limited supply and should stay in West Virginia for the benefit and welfare of its people, not be piped to enrich other states.
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Elkins
West Virginia
Rambler and readers clash over politics and graft
The page ridicules a reader and mocks the Rambler while noting looming contest in the first district between Capt. Dovener and Hon. W. P. Hubbard. It criticizes current rivalries and hints at a broader fight as postmasters delay action and the Pennsylvania railroad probe unearths graft. Courts imprison small thieves as larger robbers prosper.
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Fairmont West Virginian
Capt
Dovener
W. P. Hubbard
County GOP revokes order on primary candidate names
The County Republican Committee reversed its rule requiring candidates to have names on primary ballots, arguing the plan would invite cross-district contests and local meddling. The piece criticizes outside interference and favors permitting delegates to choose from all viable candidates at the convention.
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Republican Committee
Congress
Grafton City Debt Questioned In Supplementary Report
The Sentinel prints a supplementary statement of general expense and water fund showing city indebtedness as of April 1. The Welsh report differs from Wilkinson's year end figures. Floating debt totals 25 605 45 outside bond issues 92 800 00. Claims against citizens for unpaid street paying deduct from liabilities, lowering indebtedness. Welsh excludes litigious claims from assets while awaiting court outcomes. The paper notes the figures nearer the true liabilities and urges readers to review Welsh's statement.
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Sentinel
Geneneral Expense and Water Fund
Grafton
Welsh
Wilkinson
Finance Committee
Welch
Bankrupt Notice in Northern District of West Virginia
In the District Court of the United States Northern District of West Virginia the bankruptcy of Peter H. Gank of Gratton Tayior County is announced. The first meeting of creditors will be held June 4 1906 in Gratton at the Colerner Building Main Street to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Ok Wrexorr Referee to Bankruptcy May 18 1906.
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District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Peter H. Gank
Gratton
Tayior
Colerner Building
Main’ Street
Ok Wrexorr
Weighmaster Wyckoff Seriously Injured At Flemington
Weighmaster John Wyckoff of the Pitle vein Coal Company at Flemington was struck by a moving train while at his duties this afternoon. His leg was mangled and surgeons at City Hospital began amputation to save his life. He is about twenty five years old and unmarried. his home is in Flemington where he has many friends.
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John Wyckoff
Pitlevein Coal Company
Flemington
Flewington
Notice to Parties in 1906 Decree Case in Gratton WV
Notice to parties states that Maxwell J. Davie as plaintiff seeks to execute a court decree issued April 4 1906. The matter involves numerous heirs and trustees including Mina Davis deceased and Angurta Benue Lake heirs. Commissioner A W Bexpert to oversee proceedings at the Fleet National Bank building Gratton on May 6 1906.
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Weet Virwing Layior County
Towit
Maxwell J. Davie
William H. Davi
George Haddix
Daisy Haddix Lake
Jessie Haddix
Chidren
Bessie Haddix
Rachael Haddix
Kaness M. Lake
D. Lake
H. A. Lake
Hren Warver
A.W. Bexpert
Notice to Lien Holders in Mina Davis Estate
Notice to all lien holders regarding Mina Davis deceased. Pursuant to a Taylor County Circuit Court decree, you must present all claims against her real estate for adjudication by May 26, 1906. Claimants must appear at the First National Bank building Grafton WV before the reporting commissioner Hoon Warpek on the set day of May 1906.
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Lena
Mina Davis
Circuit Court of
Taylor County
Davis
Firet National Bank
Grafton
Tayor
West Virginia
Hoon Warpek
Notice to Creditors in Mina Davie Estate Case
Creditors of Mina Davie are required to present claims against the decedent’s estate for payment of debts. The claim must be adjudicated by Hugh Warder, Commissioner, at office in Taylor County on or before May 26, 1906. Witness J. Frank Wilson, Clerk of the Circuit Court, April 17, 1906. J Frank Wilson, Clerk. AW Bugert, Atty.
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Mina Davie
Circuit Court
Taylor
Hugh Warder
J. Frank Wilson
J Frank Wilsox
AW Buguert Atty. Bi
Notice in Chancery case in West Virginia court
Notice to parties in Taylor County West Virginia as of May 6 1906 to report real estate liens priorities and potential rent sufficiency to cover costs. The hearing occurs at the Fiest National Bank building Grafton. Judge will execute order of reference from March 28 1906 with A W Bonpert as plaintiff's attorney.
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Bute
West Virginia
Tsyior
Rubi & Company
Rabi Koblegard Company
KR Barr
Realte and Improvement Company
Baltimore City
Fiest National
Grafton
Taylor
Circuit Court
Said
Tam
Mara & Lord
J. C. Lord
Hven Warper
A. W. Bonpert
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