Magoon criticizes Chinese laborers for Panama Canal work
Former American minister to Panama Governor Magoon arrives in New York with remarks on Isthmus conditions. He says labour is favorable and the canal well governed but denounces Chinese workers as undependable compared with native Negroes and Barbadians, warning against a coolie labor system and pegged to contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles E. Magoon
Panama
Colon
Joseph W. J. Lee
Ecuador
Thomas W. Cook
Canal Zone
Magoon
United States
Interstate rate rule clarified by commission order
The interstate commerce commission issued a general order holding that when a state rate forms part of an interstate rate the state rate must be filed with the commission. The agency plans to construe laws in advance to anticipate complaints and lessen workload. A conference will address uniform classifications among railroads and possible congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
Splendid Review of St Pauls M E Church Growth
Rev G W Bent preached his last St Pauls M E church sermon of the conference year. The 1901 class, organized with 23 members, built a brick church in 1902 costing 18000 dollars, supported a salaried pastor, and expanded membership and influence despite being a young, small congregation. Bent and officers left for the annual conference in Bisterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.W. Bent
St. Paul's
M. E Courch
West Side
Wade
Bent
Pan's
St Paul's
Ite
Bisterville
Judge Dent Tax Figures Raise Question in Morgantown Speech
From Morgantown Chronicle dated the sixth, Judge M H Dent Democrat nominee for Congress criticized West Virginia tax laws in a convention speech. The Sentinel republished the report noting Dent focused on taxes with no substitutes, and local graftonians reviewed his assessments. The article presents Dent’s 1905 and 1906 tax figures as shown by county books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
M. H. Dent
Congress
Kingwood
The
Sentinel
West Virginia
Buxton Bank Leader Harry G. Buxton Dies in Keyser
Harry G. Buxton, 41, president of the Feepie Bank at Keyser West Virginia and nephew of Col Thomas B Davis, died suddenly at his sister Mrs William E Wolfe's home in Keyser. He held multiple posts in the Davis interests, including Buxton Landetrest Co and Davis Coal & Coke Co. His wealth was estimated at 300000 to 400000 dollars. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm at his sister's Keyser residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gasaway Buxton
Feepie'e Bank
Keyser
W. Va
Thomas B Davis
William E. Wolfe
Kev. Wolfe
Keser
Buxton
Ibis Uncles
Henry G. Davis
Toomar B Davie
Buxton- Landetrest Co
West Virginia
New York
Davis Coal & Coke Co
Davis National Bank
Piedmont
Mer Wolfe
Keyeer
W.va
Mra
Frederick Gerstel
Easton
Judge Dent’s Sharply Growing Political Opinion
The piece notes Judge Dent’s increasingly emphatic political view. It compares his early campaign stance to General Sherman’s concise war idea and suggests he would need more adjectives to express his current stance, while predicting further changes by campaign end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dent
General Sherman
Crops Reported Destroyed by Heavy Rains in Tennessee
Tennessee reports show corn flattened and rotting and cotton damaged as persistent rains delay planting and ruin yields. Commissioner Ogilvie calls losses enormous across the state while relief work in Mobile continues with steady donations to aid flood and storm survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Ogilvie
Department of Agriculture
Middle
West
Mississippi Valley
John W. Elfridge
Hillhouse
Miss
Walter Clark
Clarksburg
Mississippi
Cotton Growers’ Association
Mobile
Ala
Wives of Strikers Attack Linemen in Wichita
Eleven wives of striking Missouri and Kansas Telephone linemen in Wichita attacked nonunion workers with clubs and stones. The linemen and company officials fled, with district manager L F. Dugan struck several times. One worker was knocked down as the pursuers chased them to the telephone office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company
L F. Dugan
Suit for $12 000 sparks council chatter in Grafton
Hamilton & Huffman the Fairmont Street contractor filed suit against the city of Grafton for twelve thousand dollars. City payments totaled about eleven thousand two hundred with a claimed eight hundred due for measurement differences. City Attorney Wyckoff to handle the case. Police staff changes included resignations of Mead Grow and Fletcher. Frank Cather appointed police chief. Impeachment rumors about Mayor McClway did not materialize and town humor remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
City Council
Hamilton & Huffman
Fairmont Street
City of Grafton
Sentinel
Inet
City
Grafton
Hamilton & Hoffman
Hamilton & Hollman
Mevlung
Ole Be, Wyckoff
Frank Robinson
Mead Grow
Fletcher
Hire Place
Alto
Frank Cather
West Side
Cole
Itiebh
McClway
McClong
Thelire
Thanklees
Grateston
Important Federal Case Raises Bankruptry Questions in West Virginia
A federal court in Clarksburg hears a major case involving a Parkersburg company facing bankruptcy. The New Martinsville bank accuses directors F Lowther J W Kaufman Brent Shriver W R K Fitch F W Clark and J Norris of mismanaging assets and transferring property to insiders. The petition alleges a $50 000 loan and a $25 000 loan with bonuses and pledging oil and gas production as security, pushing total debts beyond $90 000. The action questions business continuation and corporate governance amid broader local litigation.
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Parkersburg
W Va
U.S Court
Clarksburg
Dayton
Firet National Bank
Dietam New Martinaville
Kaufrean of
Company
Ite
Ite Capital
Martinsville Bank
Central Banking and Security
New Martinsville Bank
F. Lowther
J. W. Kaufman
Brent Shriver
W. R K. Fitch
F. W. Clark
J. Norris
Clara Norrie
Wetzel County
Lowthern Kaufman
Keyser Lady Wins Diamond Medal at W O U Contest
Morgantown October 2 The W O U convention closed with the diamond medal oratorical contest featuring three finalists from Keyser Fairmont and Mannington. Min Fisher of Ryeen earned the prize as judges led by Prof Bride strong Prof A J Hare and Miss Carmen. Mrs Mary Hesnen Fairmont state superintendent presided and medal presented by Mr F P Parks. Special music directed by Professor Mestreza accompanied a recitation by Miss Hawking.
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Morgantown
Pring
Keyser
Fairmont
Mannington
Bridestrong
A. J. Hare
Mise Carmen
Min Fisher
Reyeer
Mary Hesnén
F PL Parks
Mestreza
Federal Court Convenes at Clarksburg
The United States court convened in Clarksburg at 10:30 A M with Judge A G Dayton presiding and a full panel of court officials present. The grand jury received a detailed charge on its duties, powers, and the federal role in enforcing the law, as Judge Dayton emphasized national unity and constitutional supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Uetover Tera
United States Court
A. G. Dayton
United States District Attorney
Reese Buzzard
E. M. Showalter
Dellicker and Moore
United States Marahai
D. Ellliott
CM Shrewsbury
E. D. Hupp
A. G. Young
M. L E. Stout
K. B. Crowd
Furie
B. B. Stout
Taylor
John 8. Stout
Wal E. Capp
W. H. Glover
Page McCrum
H. H. Lewis
Charies Suiley
J. D. Holeberry
BR. B. Rexroad
Moses Sinelsir
Eagar Poe
W A. Sheets
David Davidson
Dayton
Grand Jury
Teach Jory
Ita
Republic
Local notices fragment Fever, visits and celebrations
Fragmentary OCR lists names and events from a community page. Mentions fever illness in several families including Mrs Swisher and James Knotte-Mies. visits by Nanew Wison and Rabéects Harter. Pearle Lyman bedridden. and Mary Menna observing an anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MW Kinkealdie
Alice
Memr
Hogn
Everett McDonald
James E.i Knotte
Mies Nitis
Nathan Shroyer
Miesem Mattie
Gypsie and
Blanche
Fred Swisher
Nanew Wison
Rabéects Harter
Kucottmville
Lyman Haa Bedi
Chidester
Con
Clyde
bin Mary Menna
John Kison
Absalom Baa
Gertrade H
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R. E. Rombauer
Harry G. Buxton
Troval
Madrid
Senor Ferrer
Modern School of
Barcelona
Alfonso
Modern School
Manuel Morales
Morales
Rouen
France
Walla
Antimilitary Association
Vallejo
Cal
George Hanscom
Maroonland Navy Yard
Farralones
Honolulu
Chicago
City Health Department
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