Morse Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Bank Misuse Case
Charles W. Morse, once a famed financier, sentenced to 15 years for misapplication of funds at the National Bank of North America where he was a director and controlling owner. Alfred H. Curtis, bank president, had his sentence suspended on jury clemency citing Morse’s influence and reform efforts impeded by the board. Curtis released, Morse granted a 10 day stay. appeal anticipated. Wives and spectators filled the courtoom as Morse showed iron nerve while Curtis remained stoic.
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New York
Charles W.morse
America
National Bank of North America
Alfred H. Curtis
Morse
Hough
Curtis
Federal Building
Judge Hough
George Morse
Mrs. Curtis
Mrs. Morse
The MATH AND THE AFTERMATH
Bill Cruise has vanished since the election and is rumored along the Salt River with few traces of his whereabouts. William H. Bailey returns to the city, while Dill recovers on the Bryany river cruise, and Nusbaum’s forecast fails as Doc Riffee assesses advance figures.
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Bill Cruise
Salt River
Bill
United States
William H. Bailey
Dill
Bryany River
Salt Sea
A. Nusbaum
Mr. Nusbaum
Doc Riffee
John Pickett
Knottsville
Doc. Samples
Bryan
Finley Barber
John Adair
John H. Doyle
Joe
Congress
A. S. Warder
Doc
T. Hill Marshall
Hill
Jim Litzinger
Fred T. Martin
Dod Hitchcock
Mark Hanna Haslup
Atention
Valley Supply Company
Saratoga
Senator Elkina seeks swift answer on Katherine's marriage
Elkins of Elkins West Virginia on November 7 plans to pressure Italy's Dowager Queen for a quick decision on Miss Katherine Elkina's engagement to the Duke of Abruzzi. Friends say he will improve the dowry to overcome royal opposition and end public speculation.
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Katherine
AFL Convention to debate political policy in Denver
In Denver on November 7 the twenty-eighth annual AFL convention opens with debate over binding the federation to a political policy. About 2,000,000 members and 1,000,000 voters may influence a constitutional amendment. Socialist, Republican and other delegates oppose entangling politics in the federation.
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Denver
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Policics
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Committee On
Wedded in the Quacky South Wedded in the Quacky South
Frank Martin of Grafton married Nettie Myer of St Louis in Melville Louisiana on October 17. Martin, former Vincent’s Band member, has traveled with the Markle boat show The Sunny South and met his bride on tour. Friends in Grafton send hearty congratulations and welcome the couple home.
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Frank Martin
Nettie Myer
St. Louis
Grafton
Melville
Martin
Vincent
Markle Boat Show
Sunny South
Mrs. Martin
Burned to death at Pinnickinnick hill field
Joseph Debold a 50 year old Swiss man died after hours of agony in St Marys hospital from severe burns suffered when blaze swept a field of grain and weeds at the foot of Pinnickinnick hill near the freight depot Thursday evening. Fire was likely sparked by a passing railroad engine.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Joseph Debold
St. Mary's Hospital
Pinnickinnick Hill
Debold
Ben
Notice to creditors of Franklin Ringler estate
Notice is hereby given to all parties holding claims against or indebtedness to the estate of the late Franklin Ringler, deceased, to present the same for settlement at once to Guy Ringler, Executor. Sweat Melody Flour.
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Frank
Lin Ringler
Guy Ringler
Governor Elect Outlines Program For West Virginia
Governor elect William E. Glasscock of West Virginia plans a Hot Springs recuperation, then tours of state institutions and Charleston for the legislature. He will avoid federal patronage talk, seeks no promises on appointments, and expects a slight majority over 10,000. He enjoys good health after a strenuous campaign.
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Morgantown
William BE. Glasscock
West Virginia
Hot Springs
Sharleston
Charleston
Glasscock
Roosevelts Visit May Put Morgan Home as HQ
Reliable information today says President Roosevelt will use J. P. Morgan’s Dover House in Roehampton as his headquarters during a planned country visit ending his African hunting trip next year. Reports indicate the Morgan home is already being overhauled in anticipation.
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London
Roosevelt
J. P. Morgan
England
Morgan
Dover House
Roehampton
Roosevelt May Become Senator After March
Washington reports debate whether President Roosevelt could succeed Senator Platt in the Senate. Observers say he may accept the seat if conditions align after March fourth, noting his past hesitance to join the Senate unless his presidency changes relations with the executive. He has indicated no firm bid but says Taft’s presidency would ease any reluctance and lessen the need to criticise a future successor.
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Roosevelt
Platt
Washington
Senate
Taft
White House
Mr. Taft
Antas
Very Large Lemon Grown in Taylor County
Taylor County progresses as a lemon growing area with J. M. Cline of Knottsville presenting a one pound three ounce American Wonder lemon. The bush bears continuously with flowers and several small fruits, sourced from Mills Nursery Rose Hill New York four years ago. He exhibits multiple plants from seed of the lemons ripened on the original.
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Taylor County
J. M. Cline
Knottsville
Cline
Mills Nursery
Rose Hill
N. Y
Sentinel
Hadley Confesses in Los Angeles Trial for Wife Shooting
Guy Hadley, 60, white-haired and frail, testified that his real name is Elias Hamlet and he is related to Indiana Hadleys. He admitted changing his name after his first wife’s death, once ran as a superintendent in Indianapolis, and attempted suicide after shooting his wife last June. He faced a possible fifteen year sentence as the jury deliberated briefly.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Guy Hadley
Elias Hamlet
Indiana
Hadley
Woodsmen Sovereign Wheel Works
Indianapaolis
Gaines Wins Short Horse Race at Fair Grounds
Hiram Gaines driven by Allen B. trottered to win the first two heats at the fair grounds defeating Lester Bush's Impress, in a quick, crowd-pleasing event attended by many horne d men who enjoyed the races.
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Fair Grounds
Hiram Gaines
Lester Bush
S Short
Allen B
Lester Mush
Four miners buried in Bend Illinois mine explosion hope fades
Chicago reports the W P Rend Co officials gave up hope of rescuing four men trapped at the 600 foot level after a windy shot caused the Bend Illinois mine blast. Gas and dust hinder rescue efforts while fire may be contained without entry.
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Chicago
Taft
Bend
Ill
W. P. Rend Company
W. P. Read
Maryland hands six to Bryan eight to Taft
Official canvass in Baltimore shows Maryland casting six electoral votes for Bryan and two for Taft though Taft won the state by about 60 percent. Taft received 116,514 votes to Bryan’s 115,909 due to splits on electors across party tickets.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Bryan
Taft
West Virginia Patents Reported by H B Dunlap
West Virginia inventor patents include W E Phillips Wolf Run hog trap L A Hord Adams ton rotary engine A J and C M Fike Clifton Mills glass top for salt shakers and more assigned to Fostoria Glass Co Moundsville patent notice. Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion sold by W S Jackson & Bro Drugists. Sweet Melody Flour.
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H. B. Dunlap
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Phillips
Wolf Run
L. A. Hord
Adamston
A. J
C. M. Fike
Clifton Mills
Ebeling
Fostoria Glass Co
Moundsville
Woolford
Jackson & Bro
Bryan Congratulates President-Elect Taft
Lincoln Nebraska November 6 William J Bryan defeated Democratic candidate for President sent telegram of congratulation to President-elect Taft. Please accept congratulations and best wishes for the success of your administration. William J Bryan. Taft replied I thank you sincerely for your cordial and courteous telegram of congratulation and good wishes. William H Taft.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Taft
Wm. H. Taft
Cincinnati
William J. Bryan
William H. Taft
Forest fires threaten city as county burns around it
Fires rage across the county with the Grafton fire department called repeatedly to suppress the flames that approach the city. No property damage reported yet, but trash fires in the dry weather are warned against. Lawrence Yeardley arrives to lead the high school football squad.
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Grafton Fire Department
Lawrence Yeardley
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