Baltimore and Ohio two cent fare book sparks rail reform talk
In Wheeling on October 2 a heated debate arose over the Baltimore and Ohio mileage book offering 1000 miles at two cents per mile with no restrictions. Critics claim abuse by some buyers who charge fellow travelers and profit, fueling arguments for a systemwide two cent rate and challenging railroad fairness and policy across West Virginia.
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Wheeling
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Purchaeere
Huntington
Baltimore & Ohio
Eystem
Ohio
West Virginia Gas Future and Fayette County Actions
The Morgantown Chronicle asks what West Virginians will do for gas as supplies dwindle. Fayette County Gas Co expands with six new wells in the state field, adding 50,000,000 feet by November and a six inch line from Marion county. Additional wells in Lewis, Marion, and Monongalia counties are underway, aiming to boost supply for Fayette and Westmoreland counties amid ongoing expansion.
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West Virginia
Morgantown Chronicle
Uniontown Standard
Penneyvaniane
West
Fayette
Westmoreland
Marion County
Fairmont
Lewis
Monongalia
Marion
Dead in bed in Minneapolis hotel murder case
A young woman found dead in a Minneapolis hotel room with head injuries. Police trace her to a photographer husband, Harry Sussman, who had recently reunited with her after separation. The husband is being sought. motive and suspect details remain unclear. Other items note Bryan's Indian Territory tour and a potential strike by Cincinnati Northern Traction conductors over union organizing.
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Minneapolis
Gliwiad
Fred Tead
Wan Qo
Coxtiz Tom
Wood
Mtke
Harry Sussman
Sussman
Bryan
Vinita
Wiliam J Bryan
Indian Territory
Chelsea
Claremere
Muskowee
Viatta
Jefferson
Hamilton
Cincinnati Northern Traction Company
Cincinnati
Dayton
Hamilton City
Palmer
Mayor Homes
Walcutt and Rhodes Set Welterweight Title Bout on Neutral Ground
Plans finalized for a welterweight championship fight between Walcutt and Rhodes to be held on neutral land several miles from Leavenworth. The event aims to avoid local disturbances, with security and jurisdiction concerns noted for the venue and surrounding area.
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Walcutt
Rhodes
Leavenworth
Kaw
Ned
An Answer Filed In Habeas Case In Parkersburg
The Seaman legislative committee case against Caldwell and Reete yielded briefs arguing the illegal committee of a defunct legislature cannot deprive liberty or drag individuals across the state without both legislative branches concurrence. Carlson for the committee argues proceedings were regular. Whitescarver and James Wo Seivey, noted Grafton figures, are in Clarkesburg for federal court sessions this week.
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Parkersburg
Vet
Seaman Legislative Committee
Suvmite
No Ground to Stand On in Nation’s Issues Speech
Fragmented OCR text describes a political speech by Taig and Fairweor addressing national issues. It mentions economy, food law, workers’ rights, meat inspection, denatured jobs, naturalization, and Republican stance. The garbled source limits precise details but names national concerns and party alignment.
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Rte
METHODIST CONFERENCE SESSION OPENS IN SISTERSVILLE
The West Virginia Methodist conference opens in Sistersville with Rev. S V Leech of Wheeling presiding and Dr C Benton of New York delivering the opening address. Bishop Hawkinson of California serves as president, with preliminary examinations, communion, and veteran camp meeting on the agenda.
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Sistereville
W. Va
S V. Leech
Wheeling
New
C. Benton
New York
West Virginia
Hawaton
California
Sistersville
Baptist
Hov
Special Commissioner sale of West Virginia real estate
A notice from the Special Commissioner of Taylor County Circuit Court West Virginia announces a November 21 1906 sale at 1 pm of a 33 acre 4 rod tract in Bourne Creek District Cayford County to satisfy a decree in a chancery cause involving Jeno le Br Uiair and others. The property adjoins George W Reynolds A O Gawthrop Hugh Evane and others. Terms include cash on day of sale with the remainder on credit and security requirements. Decree dated October 4 1904 and clerk J Frank Wilson confirmsthe sale proceedings.
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Circuit Court of Taylor
Virginia
Lu Lee
Bheonging
Bourne Creek
Cayford County
West Virginia
George W. Reynolds
Gawthrop
Hugh Evane
J. J
J. Frank Wilson
Four Men Dead in Maryland Steel Plant Accident
Four men were killed and eight injured at the Maryland Steel Company Sparrow's Point plant when a blast furnace socket failure released coke and ore. Survivors include two possibly fatally injured. investigators cite unusual conditions before the blast. The incident follows a new air pipe installation and temporary blast restart.
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Maryland Steel Plana
Baltimore
Maryland Steel Company
Sparrow's Point
Notice of Judicial Sale in Taylor County West Virginia
Chamber decree of June 13 1906 in Ada Bush executrix case directs sale by special commissioner on November 2 1906 at 1 pm at the Taylor County Court House front door to the highest bidder of merchantable coal rights in 24127 acres of land on the West Side of the Valley River near Valley Fall Taylor County West Virginia with mining privileges and six month credit terms secured by notes and retained legal title. Bond and security filed by Special Commissioner Frask Writson Clerk.
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Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Ada ¥. Bush
Theodore Bush
Charles H. Whiteecarver
West Virginia Investment & Developt Company
West Virgina
Court House
Fale
Joseph H Lambert
Nand
Vale
Heon Wagner
Eed
Decree Sale in Taylor County WV chancery case
A special commissioner will sell at the Taylor County courthouse front door on November 1900 to the highest bidder a 4,264 acre tract on the West Side of the Ohio Valley River above the Valley Pass described in the decree. Sale proceeds go to satisfy Ada Boek executrix of Fueu-Gite Buss deceased against West Virginia Investment Development Corporation and others. Credit six months with interest bearing note. bond and security provided. Clerk Frank Wits oss.
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Layior
West Virginie
Jane
Adam Boek
Fueu- Gite Buss
West Virginia
Cowpays
Iawe
West Virgiia
Frigay
Tod ‘Cay
Te Court House
Jayior County
P. Ui
Munis
Cue Aywarte Valey
Valley Pass
Taylor County
West
Wuien Ie
Su Chancery
Ik Leievy Ale
Livia
Frank Wits
Publication Order in Williams County Racket Case
Court issues an order in the Crete area involving J.J Hinues & Company and several defendants including Bell's Racket Store and Bea's Racket House. Mary Steil and Fannie Bea cited as partners. special receiver appointed. creditors to be notified. Publication required in Graf ton Sentinel within one month. clerk Frank Wilson signs.
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Crete
Taylor County
J.J Hinues & Company
la Unaucery
Abe
Mary Steil
Fannie
Bea
Ad Bea
Hogu Warder
Aa Wurtee
JG St Cur
Hoge
Mary 1
Hell
Faanie F. Be
Bell’s Racket Score
Lhadoeue Bell
Grier, Bueh & Up
Batmore Bargain House
Corpoation
Friedel & Company
Luis Gait
Grafton Sentinel
Praxk Wiisos
AW Borner
Auy Tor Piainull
Mt Ut
Sheriff Sale in Taylor County Auction Notice
The Circuit Court of Taylor County directs a sheriff sale by the sheriff of Taylor County at the front door of the court house to settle the First National Bank of Gratton debt. Property includes two bay mares a wagon bogey gear hay and grain and other items. Auction date is September 1906 between noon and four p.m. Terms per exeges in hand.
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Taylor Co
Fuet National Pank
Gralten
Edgar McDonald
Jetinb McDonald
J J Harl McDonald
Armetrong
Jefondant
Taylor
Nowre Ut Lenam
Galt
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