Wreck at Benwood Junction Kills One Injures Several
At Benwood Junction a coal train crashed into a standing cut of care leaving one man dead and fireman A C Sykee seriously injured with a crushed leg. Engineer John Wilson of Parkersburg died from the crash and the engine suffered minor damage. Inquest and hospital care followed, with efforts to determine how the yard engine block was left on the main track.
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Woveling
W. Va
Benwood Junction
Obin River
Baltimore & Oaio Railroad
Ean John Wilson
Parkersburg
A.C Sykee
Warkeraburg
Wilson
Sheboiler
Barlow Wook
Sykee
Ather
Glendale
Mia Romaine
Corner McCombe
Marshall County
Tragedy in Alabama Town Leaves Nine Dead in Boarding House Fire
Birmingham witnesses a deadly blaze at Mrs. Watley’s boarding house. Ten men, mostly street railway workers, perished in the early hours while others were injured. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin amid prior burglaries on the premises. The morgue lists ten identified victims, with families awaiting confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
5. E. Watley
W. N. Nichols
DB. Neel
W. B.taylor
G. C. Preston
Bileward Caldwell
KE. B. Henshaw
Gordon D. Burns
William T. Hall
W. B. Livingston
Ollie H Hines
Birmingham Paint and Glass Company
C. F. Heath
G. W. Troutman
C. E. Keith
Worth Jennings Succumbs After Belt Wound Incurred
Worth Jennings dies from a head wound after an apparent belt inflicted injury. He collapsed at his Jenningstown office in West Virginia near Cumberland Maryland, underwent surgery at Davis Memorial Hospital Elkins, and died following complications including inflammation. He founded Jenningstown and led a $150000 lumber operation, serving as First National Bank president in Hendricks. Survived by wife and seven children.
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Cumberland
Leonings
Davis Memorial Hospital
Jennings
Jenningetown
W. Va
Honeritalet
Elkin
W Va
San Jenningstown
First National Bank
Hendricks
Jenningstown
CH Jennings
Gauber Enterprises
Ames
Garrett County
Standard Gaage
Ceeda
Simone
Mevermiaie
Beanings
Mehoopany
Wyoming County
Maryland
West Virginia
Zeper
Sullivan County
Fouaingein
Severa
W. A. Margart
Thio Wity
Jen Swings
Worth Ae
Jen
Bury
Tisnoval convocation and Shrine meeting in Huntington
A fragment notes a convocation of the Gram t Andeg of Weet Virginia A. F. and a Mamagh, with a Shrine gathering set for the 6th at Huntington Sov. A party of candidates is listed, including Wakenores the desert senda.
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Tisnoval
Virginia
A. F
A. “Mamagh
Huntington Sov
Wakenores
Desert
Senda
Desertion charge hits Austrian Army in prison
Independence Kansas October 20 Mrs VY P Helier received a letter from her husband claiming he is in an Austrian prison charged with desertion after going to Austria with his father in a move tied to lost naturalization papers. He had served three of five years and a lawyer is seeking his release. Also reports fire insurance officers fight for next convention and plans for Panama railroad and immigration moves. A Belgian weaver emigration party sails from Ghent to Charleston. Brotherhood of St Andrew holds convention in Memphis with Frank V Whiting named permanent chairman. One man in Portsmouth was found guilty of first degree murder after killing his wife and attempting suicide.
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Independence
Kan
VY. P Helier
Helmer
Austria
Naturalizaboo
Galesboro
Burlet
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Memphis
Tenn
the Brotherhood of St Andrew
Frank V. Whiting
Cleveland
Fortunate District Sees Sturgiss as Congressional Candidate
The Labor World of Pittsburg endorses Hon. George C. Sturgiss of Morgantown for Congress in West Virginia's Second District. It lauds his twenty five year public record, sympathy with workers, and commitment to labor legislation. It notes his church service, role at West Virginia University, and influence in state industry and rail development. The piece urges wage workers to support his bid for the Sixtieth Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Sturgiss
Labor World
Pittsburg
West Virginia
George C. Sturgis
Morgantown
Sturgies
Sturgis
Labor
Congress of Organized Labor
Ile
Storgise
Congress
Eka Baca
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Kingwood
Stargise
Congress of Fact Buchimen
George A. Stargise
Grafton High Narrowly Defeated by Mannington Team
Mannington and Grafton High School met in a Saturday afternoon football clash at Mannington. Grafton’s defense held strong but Mannington seized key chances, scoring one touchdown after a cool drive. The crowd cheered as Lanham and Abbott crossed the line, while Mannington supporters and teachers watched proudly.
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Grafton High School
Mannington
Grafton Unti
Grafton
Tron
Lanham
Abbott
Graf ‘Tonians
Mannington High School
Hury
Willisme
Jones
Rat
Dust Sprinkling Proposed to Prevent Mine Explosions
Vice President Lewin of the United Mine Workers told the Charleston mine commission that dust should be sprinkled in mines every four hours to prevent explosions. He argued mining laws are inadequate and urged additional safety measures for miners. The hearing featured forty seven miners and operator representatives offering ideas. A Chamber of Commerce banquet for Henry, Davie and railroad magnates was planned for October 25.
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Charleston
W. Va
T 1. Lewin
United Mine Workers of Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce
Henry
Davie
Through Train Service To Baltimore Next Week Inaugurated
Eikine Oct 18 Through train service between Eikine and Baltimore will begin next week in first class form. New vestibuled equipment from Chicago arrived this week and will cut passenger transfers once installed. Cumberland crews will remain. trains will run directly to Baltimore with four coaches including mail and express, baggage car, baggage and parlor car.
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Eikine
Baltimore
Chicago
Cumberland
New Game Reserve Protects Farmers Quail Stocked in West Virginia
The Fairmont Game Association has leased land in Marion county to create a game reserve covering about seven thousand acres in Winfield and Union district. It has stocked the area with quail, releasing forty two dozen birds since last spring, and reports a plentiful population. H. C West is appointed game keeper to enforce rules, with John Merrifield as assistant keeper. Small game, especially rabbits, is plentiful on the reserve.
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Fairmont Game Association
Winfield and
Union District
Marion County
W. Va
H. C West
West
John Merrifield
Reunion of Company H veterans at Knotville planned
Surviving members of Company H 12th West Va Volunteers will reunite in Knotville on Saturday October 27 starting at 10 am with a camp fire at 1:30 pm. All veterans and citizens are invited to share a dinner on the ground and enjoy a communal gathering hosted by Lt. Tuomas H Meass and Lt. Uo. H of the 5th West Va Volunteers.
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Company H
12Th West Va
Volanteere
Knotteville
Tuomas H
Meass
Uo. H
Sth
W. Va
Get Space Now In Our Sentinel Advertising Line
Readers are urged to notice the growing line of advertisements in the Sentinel. Merchants value daily ads, especially now as purchases rise for the holiday season. Those not represented are advised to act quickly as space is limited and first come, first served.
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Sentinel
Christwus
West Virginia University sees student rise from western Pennsylvania
Nearly one hundred WVU students come from western Pennsylvania and total enrollment this quarter exceeds last fall by about one hundred. Out of state attendance grows each term. The Shakepearean entertainment by the Women’s Music Club is rehearsing in Morgantown with Linna Hennig-Sherwan directing. She will stay in the city this week then travel to Wheeling before returning to lead a high standard program.
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West Virginia University
Western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Morgantown Chronicle
Womans Mousic Club
Mia
Linna Hennig—Sherwan
Wheeling
Reherrsa’s
City
Tablet unveiling honors first Northwest Territory settlement
A 17 ton Bedford sandstone tablet commemorating Marietta Ohio’s first permanent Northwest Territory settlement was unveiled on the Marietta College campus. Prominent figures including Mrs Nicholas Longworth, Governor Andrew Harris, and Harvard professor Albert Hart attended. The inscription recalls 1787 freedoms, the Ohio Company, and pioneers who built schools and churches, with ties to Revolutionary figures and early westward expansion.
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Marietta
Northwest Territory
Whitelaw Meld
Ohio Company
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Homer Lee
Ohio Society
United States
Great Britain
Leeper
Perry
Marietta College
Andrew L. Harris
C. W. Fairbanks
Albert Bush- Bell Hart
Harvard University
Harris
Lafayette
Bny
Yorktown
Rhode Island
Hart
New England
Ohio
Marietta Collers
Frem
Manasseh Chtler
Rayolutionary Army
Pretty Home Wedding Celebrated Yesterday
Miss Belle M. Bartlett of Simpson married William B Baker of Belington at the Biptiat parsonage Washington street in a ceremony led by Rev. Chas. Trawin. A wedding supper followed at the Holden residence on the South Side. The couple will reside in Belington after a short city visit and the groom works as a bookkeeper for the Belington Steel Company plant.
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Biptiat
Washington Street
Belle M. Bartlett
Simpeon
William B Baker
Belington
Chas. Trawin
W. J. Holden
Mr. Holden
Barbour County
Opera House
Belington Steel Company
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Ghent
Bremen
Belgium
South Carolina
Graton Boys
Grafton Boys
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Arnold
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Ennedy
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