Florida tragedy and railroad pole debate headline mix
A fragmented report covers a fatal accident at a gravel pit where three men, Gore Pettiford and Bolt, were injured by a live fence wire near an industrial site in Indiana. It also notes an extemp speech in Dublin on railroad ownership, criticizing railroads as masters of government. The rest blends practical home tips and moral reflections.
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Indianapolis and Cin- Upraction
Gore
William Pett d
Reuben Bolt
Pettiford
Oliver Gore
Bryan
Louis
Bryan as Dictator in Democratic Party Claims
Sept. 11 report argues William Jennings Bryan acts as a dictatorial figure within the Democratic Party endorsing government ownership and operation of railroads. It cites party leaders backing him, warns of a Livingston dynasty risk, and predicts a Republican win could halt the issue.
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Sgion
William_ Jestaiows ‘Bryan
Tie Party
Bryan
Democratic Congressions Campaign Committee
Maine Republicans Hold Power In Prohibition Era Return
Intelligent Voters Up in Maine Stay With Party of Prosperity. Governor William T. Cobb of Rockland, Republican, re elected by a small plurality as Maine leans to continue the prohibitory law. Democratic challenger Cyrus W. Davie polled strongly, claiming a record vote for the party. Republican Littlefield of the Second district won reelection amid AFL opposition led by Samuel Gompers, with Taft and Beveridge backing the GOP. Congressional results show Burleigh, Powers, and Allen securing decisive pluraiities, signaling a Republican legislature for the near term.
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Portland
William T. Cobb
Rockland
Maine
Cyruth Ww. Davie
Waterville
Jumes E. Littlefield
Congreveman Littlefield
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of
Labor
Inez
Congress
Gompers
Littlefield
Republican Congressional Committee
William H Taft
Lodge
Beveridge
Federation of Labor
Edwin C. Burleigh
Angusta
Llewellyn Powers
Houston
Ames L Allen
Alfred
Firet
Repubican
Deaths of E Earl Newton and Mrs St Clair Raise Grief in Buckhannon
Buckhannon residents mourn after Earl Newton dies at home from typhoid fever following weeks of illness. Funeral held at his residence with Rev Simmons officiating. In Simpson, Mrs St Clair dies after a brief illness, leaving a husband and several children. funeral at Union Baptist church with interment nearby.
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Daily Sentinel
Earl Newton
Buckhannon
Simmons
Creed
Newton
Thie City
Sewen
Whitescarver
Burkhannon
Mie
Thomas St. Clair
Simpson
St. Clair
Union Baptist Church
Woman Moonshiner a Holy Terror in West Virginia
United States Deputy Matebal Dan Cunningham arrested Mrs Melind Bhrewenry after an eighty mile mountain trek near Cliff Top. The near centenarian moonshiner allegedly distilled liquor for dances and picnics and fought officers with a rifle before capture. a hidden box held $715.60. Bhrewenry claimed prior arrests in Tennessee and West Virginia. her husband and sons reportedly died in moonshine battles. She was sent to a federal grand jury after questioning.
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Cliff Top
W. Va
United S.ates
Matebal Dan Cunningham
Shrewbery
Tennessee
West Virginia
Hasband and Sons
Chano
Federal Grand Jury
New Rate Law Smarts Railroads Over Free Rides
Congress passes a rate regulation bill fining railroads up to 1000 dollars for free carriage. Companies must strictly comply. Freight car bumpers once seen as night coaches by Weary Willies now face scrutiny by Melabouncers of the railroad firms.
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Congress
Fraudulent rug and art sale targets Cincinnati woman
Two Austrians, Frank Kiss and Samuel Rosenfeld of Chicago, were arrested after a fraudulent sale defrauding Mrs. Emily L Heine of Cincinnati of about 59791. They allegedly obtained 48000 from the sale of oriental rugs owned by Van Gasebeek and Arkel and paintings owned by Knoedler & Co. Doth of New York, convincing firms a customer existed and that Heine was purchasing. After receiving funds, the goods were returned to owners. They were arraigned in police court and sent to await extradition papers from Ohio.
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Emily L. Heine
Cincinnat
Europe
Frank Kiss
Samuel Rosenfeld
Chicago
Mra Heine
van Gasebeek and Arkel
Knoedler & Co
Doth
New York
Kiss
Rosenfeld
Dick Wins Chairmanship in Ohio Republican Drive
Dayton Ohio Sept 12 United States Senator Dick won the contest for chairmanship of the Republican state executive committee, securing the state leadership as district delegations met. With two districts in doubt, his final tally tied the plan and the Third district switch confirmed victory. the day’s meetings backed the early polling in Dick’s favor. U V L Encampment Columbus Sept 12 Delegates and visitors filled Memorial hall as National Encampment activities began with committee meetings and a grand parade planned for Wednesday along with a joint campfire featuring distinguished Union Veteran Legion and Grand Army leaders. Lafollette Demands Wisconsin Sept 12 Senator Lafollette outlined platform demands at the Madison convention, seeking full endorsement of his administration as Wisconsin governor and his Senate record, plus removal of Senator Spooner from the platform. Harper Free Detroit Sept 12 Floyd Harper, charged with killing a patrolman in 1904, walked free after witnesses proved elusive. a previous life sentence was overturned by a new trial grant. Life Saved by Alibi Wilmington Sept 12 John Boorer alias Charles Thorne, convicted of a 1897 murder, was pardoned after an alibi was proven, undoing the prior verdict. General Burton to Retire Washington Sept 12 Brigadier General George H. Burton, inspector general, asked retirement, and a War Department order issued Sept 30 retires him at his request.
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Dayton
United States
Republicantate
Columbus
Union Veteran Legion
Memorial Hall
Grand Army
Lafollette
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Spooner
Harper
Detroit
Mich
Floyd Harper
John E. Daley
State Supreme Court
Wilmington
Del
John Boorer
Charles Thorne
George D. Farra
Lea
Boorer
Burton
Washington
George H. Burton
Lst
War Department
Politician Nominated in Ohio Race and Other Notices
Paul Howland was nominated by acclamation for congress in Ohio's Twentieth district. William F. Scheurmann, Carrollton Ky., named for Congress in Sixth Kentucky district. Charles Miller, 20, accused of assault, lynched near Culloden Ga. General James T. Smith arrives in Manila as governor general of the Philippines. Seven National Life and Accident Insurance agents arrested in Nashville for rebating premiums. Ten Kalamazoo residents critically ill after eating tainted dried beef from an unlocated supplier.
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Paul Howland
Congress
Republicana
Ohio
Charles Miller
Culloden
William F. Scheurmann
Carrollton
Kentucky
James T. Smith
Philippines
Manila
National Life and Accident Insurance Company
Nashville
Tenn
Kalamazoo
Mich
Will clarifies title dispute over Hardin land in Barbour County
The Sentinel corrects a Huntington paper report about a contested will affecting land once owned by Nestor Hardin and later by his son Nestor Hardin Jr. It explains the 1839 will and subsequent court actions show the title passed before death, leaving George D and Andrew S Hardin in open possession for sixty six years without dispute.
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Hantington
Geo. D
A. 8
Hardin
Cove
Barbour County
Nestor Hardin
Huntington
Arch
Meeers Geo. D and
Andrew &. Hardin
Bie Creditore
Lair D Morrall
Nestor Hardin, Jr
Albert G. Reger
Lair D. Morrall
Circuit Ceat
Randolph County
Buckhannon Fair Promises Expanded 1906 Program
The Unsbar County Fair and Agricultural Association convenes September 17 to 20 in Buckhannon West Virginia for a bigger second fair. Premiums rise to attract more exhibits across livestock crops fruits vegetables flowers and home arts with women’s department displays and culinary arts. Racing features include strong purses with Buckhannon set to receive horses from Wheeling and Cook’s Roman Hippodrome and Equine Paradox performances daily plus a band. Special excursion trains run from Grafton to Buckhannon and return on set dates with a limited fare.
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Unsbar County Fair and Agricultural Association
Buckhannon
W. Va
Wheeling
Cook
Grafton
Tygart Junction
Philipps
Lehigh Valley Box Car Hoodoo Scandal Unfolds
Lehigh Valley Railway car 68 833 known as the leper car was repainted and renumbered to 69 065. Sayre Board of Health demanded burning the car after reports of fumigation and deceit. Switchmen refused to handle it and repairs were blocked amid health officials’ correspondence with state authorities.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Cumberland
Lehigh Valley
Geo. Rashhid
Sach
Lehigh
Sayre
Sayre Board of Health
Kinney
Pennsylvania Division
The
Tne
Board of Health Ie
Stave Health
Dixon
Murder of infant grandchild shocks Elkine area
George Lee of Dobson was arrested in Elkine West Virginia for the August murder of his infant grandchild. The child’s death occurred after Lee refused to dress the newborn. Pocahontas authorities were alerted and laboring to confirm details. The report also notes political and census disputes in nearby Morgantown and Morgantown’s population figures.
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Pocahontas
Cincinnati
Morgantowa
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