Wabash Engineer Killed in a Wreck
Charles Grim, engineer on a Western Maryland eastbound train, died after a wreck near Cumberland. Fireman J H Bloom was badly injured. The derailment occurred at the east end of a bridge when an unreplaced switch failed. Grim is survived by his wife and several children. Body taken by Louis Stein, undertaker.
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Western Maryland Railroad
Western Maryland
Charles (Rim
Cumberland
Besyeer
J H. Bloom
Heaven
Kidgiey
W Va
Kejser
Grim
Louis Stein
Mayor Fines Man for Making a Boy Drunk in East End
Elmer Pratt of Newbury faced Mayor McClung after Willie Drum Monde, a East End boy, was allegedly made drunk on Wednesday night. Pratt pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs, with potential prison time discussed if funds were available. The incident sparked editorial jibes about reform and local governance.
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McClung
Elmer Pratt
Newbury
Willie Drummonde
East End
Pratt
McClang
Second district Democrats back Judge Dent in Roosevelts year
From Wheeling Daily News the Second district Democrats favor Judge Marmaduke H Dent for the congressional nomination. Dent, a veteran jurist and West Virginia University graduate, is praised for humor and public spirit but faces Republican George C Sturgis noted for integrity and steady leadership. The piece argues voters will back Sturgis to support Roosevelt era policies.
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Fairmont West
Judge Dent
Geo
Leigh Wanding
Mr Bton
Jaze Dent
Roosevelt “Square
Roosevelt
Sturgiee
Jatoric Second District
Marmaduke Dent
Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
If a Cow Gave Butter and Mankind’s Invention
A witty reflection on dairy and digestion noting that if cows produced butter, people would have to invent milk. It jokes that milk is nature’s emulsion and that cod liver oil, though nourishing, must be emulsified to aid digestion.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Superior Nourishment
Scott's Emulsion blends high quality oil with valuable hypo phosphites to aid digestion and enhance health. Marketed as the most strengthening and nourishing food medicine in the world, it offers free samples and is sold by Scott & Bowne, chemists, at 409-416 Pearl Street New York and by all druggists for 1.00.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Cured of Leprosy at Penikese Island State Colony
New Bedford Massachusetts reports the discharge of Mary Barros from the Penikese leper colony after two years under state board surveillance. Officials expect her final release at today's meeting and note better prognosis for four other residents. Grafton plans a night school for stenography and typewriting with seasoned instructors and rooms secured for initial sessions.
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New Bedford
Mase
Mary Barros
Penihere
Barros
State Board of Charities
Penikese Colony
Grafton
Democratic platform mocked as party eats itself yet again
The piece rails at Democratic infighting over Warrenia dates and the B&O sale, mocks Judge Marmaduke Dent’s campaign, and warns that Republicans may rally against Bryanism as the nation recalls McKinley’s 1901 assassination and the era’s political tensions.
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Keyser
Warrenia
Cannon hints Roosevelt may seek third term in 1912
Joe Cannon stirred a Rockland audience by suggesting Roosevelt might remain president through 1912, with remarks implying Roosevelt could be the nominee in a potential Democratic era. The talk touched on Senate control, 1908, and Republican reactions amid campaign dynamics.
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Rockland
Cannon
Roosevelt
Eight year old bitten by dog on Main Street
Little Clayton Thomas son of liveryman O C Thomas was badly bitten on Lugadder Street when a large brown dog belonging to the Boyles family sprang from a gate and attacked him. The wound near the eye required cauterization and city police were asked to destroy the dog, though neighbors say it has long behaved calmly around children.
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Daily Sentinel
Clayton
O. C. Thomas
Main Street
Boy'es
Jarrett
East Main and
Lugadder Street
Little Thomas
Bowles
Thomas
Boyles
B&O Stock Sold to Return to Original Management
The Pittsburg Post reports a large sale of Baltimore and Ohio railroad stock by the Pennsylvania. The transfer returns control to B& O people, making the line independent again. The move ends what critics call the rebate driven era under Pennsylvania and aims to benefit West Virginia and regional development.
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Sentinel
Pittsburg Post
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congress
West Virginia
Townsfolk demand action against dangerous dogs
Citizens call for a heavy dog tax to curb a worsening nuisance after three people were attacked in two weeks. They urge the city council to prohibit keeping dogs within the borough to protect children and adults from dog bites.
Investigating Committee Delays Testimony on Governor White Charges
Charleston September 7. Legislative committee members Seamon Maxwell and Preston waited in a Capitol room for witnesses Caldwell Buzzard and Caldwell who did not appear. Writ of habeas corpus blocked Caldwell from testifying and Buzzard was not able to testify, delaying inquiry into ex Governor White.
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Charleston
Legislative Committee
A. B. White
Charles T. Caldwell
Capitol
James A. Seamon
Jackson
Haymond Maxwell
Harrison
Jack Preston
Greenbrier
United States
Reese Buzzard
Carter
Wood County
Caldwell
Grafton real estate push for public building site
A personal letter from Cleon Roe criticizes local interest in securing a U S post office site for Grafton. The writer recalls Sen. Scott securing ten thousand dollars to buy a site and predicts a hundred thousand dollars for a government building if Grafton provides suitable land. He urges residents to act to avoid losing the opportunity.
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Cleon Roe
Taylor County
Duis
Sentinel
Grafton
Sen. Scott
the Sea
Gratton
Daviding
Devel
Satterfield family notes and Marion county church home project
A correction notes the deceased child’s full name Camden I Satterfield and the parents Mr and Mrs E K Satterfield while acknowledging the Summers family connection. The funeral was held Thursday at Mt Nebo Church Marion county with local builders S A Shackelford & Son completing a new residence corner Wilford and Haslup streets for Rev Chast Trawin First Baptist.
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Satterfield
Iity
Camden D Satterfield
E. K. Satterfield
Camden 1
Camden Summers
No. 25
St. Charles Screet
Mt Nebo
Marion County
Wilford and
Haslup
8. A. Shackelford & Son
Chast Trawin
Trawin
Whitescarver
Chas
Farmer Shoots His Young Son in Rural West Virginia
A 70 year old man Samael Mangold allegedly shot his 17 year old son Benjamin at their home near Matias Hardy county. The boy ran away after an argument when Mangold fired a pistol striking him near the heart. The father was arrested in Harrisonburg. Mangold reportedly gathered a sack of money before leaving with the sheriff. He is described as a farmer with a large family and frequent quarrels with his children. In other notes Miss Mary Good has taken a new position with Western Union in Clarkeburg after working for Bell Telephone and Mountain State Business College graduation.
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Samael Mangold
Benjamin
Matias
Hardy County
W. Va
Harrisonburg
Mongold
Chhildren
Mary Good
East Main Atrest
Bell Telephone Company
Mountain State Business College
Parkersburg
Western Union Telegraph Company
Clarkeburg
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New York Sun
Wheeling
Marmaduke H. Dent
Geo. C. Sturgivs
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Thomas B Davis
John J Cornwell
Stalwarie
B&o
Czolgoz
William McKinley
Joe Cannon
Bryan
Littlefield
Jose
Uncle Sam
Youre
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Ncarn
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem
N.C
Kodol
Farmer
Foleyshoney
Tar ‘Gares Gold
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