Robber Exposed in Public Butchered Outcry Drops Spur of Justice
A chaotic clash in the square ended with the perpetrator seized by the crowd. Authorities escorted the suspect to custody as onlookers demanded swift punishment for the outrageous act.
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
1
Innocent Victim Provokes Vandalism by Stone Thrower
A report states the victim was innocent of any offense when an assailant threw a stone through a window of an Italian establishment enraging him. The incident portrays a conflict escalating to property damage.
Bloody murder sparks Newburg mob as Italian killer is jailed
Dan Marcelli shot and killed William Cox near his store in Newburg amid a violent mob outbreak. The Italian suspect fled, was captured with hands tied, and held at Kingwood after deputies and officers fought to keep vigilantes at bay. Cox, a 24 year old Baltimore and Ohio tunnel foreman, died from multiple gunshot wounds. Albright, Cox's friend, witnessed the event and is a key witness. Prosecutors and sheriff moved the suspect to Kingwood for orderly hearings while locals fear further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbury
Dan Marcelli
William Cox
George Cox
William Albright
Marcelli
Cox
Albright
Mr. Cox
Uberty
Jim Toman
Toman
Marcell
Marelli
Marecelli
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Way
Newburg
Tragedy at Newburg 200 Sink With Boat After Fire
Fragmentary local note reports a disaster at sea near Newburg with a sinking boat following a fire. The text is part of a broader Thanksgiving message from a local publication praising prosperity and communal well being. The piece includes civic tone and wishes for continued health and happiness.
Could Well Give Thanks If Latrobe Street Widening
The article argues that widening Latrobe Street would gratify Grafton citizens by improving city aesthetics and traffic handling. It envisions a future forebearing of West Virginia city improvements, enhancing entrances to the rail road hub and replacing the current narrow thoroughfare with a beautified main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe Street
Latrobe
Grafton
West Virginia
Railroad Center
Junction City
Scholars and the Old Star at Elks Park clash on Saturday
Grafton High School meets Old Stars, former H S teams, in a gridiron game at Elks Park this Saturday afternoon. The event pits current champions against past squads in a bid to defend school honor, drawing interest from football fans and local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Park
West Side
Grafton
Union Thanksgiving Services Well Attended In Grafton
City churches joined in a Union Thanksgiving service at First Baptist church. Rev H C Howard preached a fitting sermon as pastors from Andrews M B Church and others participated. The program included organ, hymns, prayers, scripture, and a noon offering, reflecting a bountiful year for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
First Baptist Church
Grafton
Th Baptist Church
H. C. Howard
Andrews M. B
Death Angel This Morning in Grafton
A funeral notice from Grafton reports the death of seven year old J George Preiss Jr after a brief illness of diphtheria and scarlet fever His parents Mr and Mrs Henry J Preiss of McGraw avenue mourn his loss The funeral is set for Friday at McGraw avenue with Rev Arthur F Richardson of St Pauls Lutheran officiating Burial will be at Bluemont under Undertaker Taylor B Cole Also Charles Brown of Webster died last night after a brief typhoid fever at about 40 He is survived by his widow and two brothers C C Brown of Blueville and George W Brown of the West Side attend the Webster old home place Funeral by Undertaker John A McGabe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
J. George Preiss, Jr
Henry J. Preiss
McGraw Avenue
George
Arthur F. Richardson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Bluemont Cemetery
Taylor B. Cole
Charles Brown
Webster
Messours
C. C. Brown
Blueville
George W. Brown
West Side
John A. McGabe
Mr. Brown
Firing. Walk on St. Marys Firing
The sidewalk on St. Marys Street from Main to Latrobe is under repair by city workers. When finished it will look respectable and be more serviceable. The Sentinel praised the suggestion and city officials are acting. Next, widening lower Latrobe Street is proposed to improve Gration’s appearance with the federal building depot and Col John T McGraw’s new hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's St
Main Street
Latrobe
Sentinel
Latrobe Street
Grafton
Federal Building
New Depot
Col
John T McGraw
Knights of Columbus Knights Head to Wheeling Initiation Banquet
Members of Grafton Council No. 713 depart for Wheeling for a large class of candidates to be initiated this afternoon. The second and third degrees will be exemplified by the order’s officers and an elaborate banquet will close the evening. Knights from across the state plus Pennsylvania and Ohio attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Council
Knights of Columbus
Wheeling
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Machine Shops Not Working at Baltimore and Ohio
Quiet day at the Baltimore and Ohio shops as workers take a Thanksgiving holiday. Only running repair and light repair departments stay active to service engine trips. After a period of nine hour days, the shops returned to full time, with a hopeful outlook for continuous hours amid a strong coal market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Moonlight Programme and Thanksgiving Night Skate
Tonight at the Coliseum Rink a tournament race with a big prize heats up the evening. Ladies skate free as the Grafton Dancing School hosts a reception and dance from 8:20 to 12:00 with music by Vincent. A Thanksgiving turkey is given away for admission ten cents and all friends of the school are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Coliseum
Grafton
Vincent
A. J. Pracht
Plenty Places of Amusement in Grafton
After church and thanks to God the Sentinel urges open air leisure in Grafton. Enjoy a footbs game at Elks Park between Grafton Mechanical School and Mannington City, ride Crafton Traction cars, skate at the rink, or visit Casino theatre and Dreamland for innocent amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Sentinel
Elks Park
Grafton Mechanical School
Mannington City
Crafton Traction Company
Football Duel At Elks Park Delights Grafton Fans
This afternoon at Elks Park Grafton Mechanical School faces Manning ton City in a hoped for thrilling football clash. Locals urged to attend at 2 o'clock to back the home team and witness a strong display from the machinists as they seek victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Fark
Grafton Mechanical School
Mannington City
Grafton
Elks Park
Homie Boys
Everett Rightmier Seeks Eye Recovery After Steel Injury
Everett Rightmier a Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops worker in Fairmont was struck by a tiny steel fragment in his eye while at work. He traveled to Wheeling for surgery to remove the piece, his eye remains sore and inflamed, with hopes it can be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Rightmier
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Fairmont
Will Leonard
Mr.Rightmier
Wheeling
Thanksgiving Turkey Draw At Coliseum Rink
A 12 pound live turkey will be given away to the holder of the lucky number at the Coliseum Rink tomorrow Thanksgiving night. Each admission ticket grants one chance to win the turkey. Admission is 10 cents and skates 16 cents. Also advertising Kelley reblade and reglazing services with low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
Sardinia Fire Tragedy Off Malta Kills Nearly Two Hundred
Ellerman line steamer Sardinia burned near Grand Harbor Malta on November 26 as passengers and crew, mostly Maltese and Levantines, sought escape. Fire spread quickly in strong winds, many leaped into the sea or were trapped by flames. Rescue efforts hampered by high seas and gale as tugs could not reach the burning liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valetta Islands
Malta
Ellerman Line
Alexandria
Egypt
Sardinia
Grand Harbor
Bnlves
Liverpool
Mediterranean
Thanksgiving Solemnized At St Augustine’s
A large congregation gathered at St Augustine's Catholic Church for a High Mass celebrated by Rev Father McKiligott. The service offered prayers of gratitude for the year’s many blessings and was described as impressive with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine's Catholi Church
Father McKiligott
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Sonia
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Derlay
Abirderer
Kingwood
Grafton Aerie No
MO L. Wittman
W. Pres
Iving
United States
Taylor County
Scholars
Dr. Shoop
John N, Tregetl
UNION
Death Angel
Henry Preiss
Charles
Brown
ST. Marys
Knights of Columbia
Dancing
Manningtom
Skelleys Pain Store
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