Rockerfeller and Vanderbilt noted in cautious banker battles
A Cleveland correspondent describes the wary clash between John D. Rockefeller and William Vanderbilt within the Standard Oil and allied interests. The piece traces Rockefeller's quiet demeanor, vast influence on railroads and markets, and the surrounding speculation about his control over prices and policy, while Vanderbilt is portrayed as a formidable rival maneuvering to protect and extend his own empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rock
Rocktieller
Wien
Bolt
Ainemerelee
Tahoe
Busiares
Sem Apadrees
Tianters
Thy Courtland
Rekeleiler
Jock Pyijal
Andrews
Polvey
Aed Walfered
Felboeel
Uus
Aime Heuzange
Tomy
Vandervilt
Ad Vandervilt
Ube
Commodore
Boake Goler
Bill
Yoo
Biaree
Ulereimk
Ulldom
Clare Vusied
Eile
Tua
Mrouene Rill
Nikita
Bern O Mears Clark
HM Pingler
da Sun
Ibe Veoture
Ibe
Stumdandi Company
Ise Papiaztebie Bisney Recamie Powrnie
Knekeleiler
Thay
Wade Dad
Abbas
Alumni Association of Washington and Jefferson College
The narrative describes a large Alumni gathering at the College Chapel with faculty, visiting dignitaries, and a social event featuring speeches and toasts. It notes preparations, a large turnout, and remarks by Mr Rockefeller and others, reflecting on temperance associations and local society during the period.
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the Alumni Association of
Washington and Jefferson College
Steubenville Briefs: Socials and Local Doings Reported
In Steubenville the social season brings visitors from Detroit and Rochester and local weddings and church matters. A former United Span. minister Stewart is noted for changing denominations and now preaches with varied affiliations. Local families move, Several officials discuss rail freight delays and track safety while residents push to address congestion and street improvements.
Sews and traveling visitors bring news to Lin J Mops wardens
The report from West Alexander recalls a large gathering of wool wheat and slate fiber, with many visitors from your city last Thursday and Tuesday. Letters and names of locals appear, noting plans for a depot at Ele Grove and remarks by H Liat Simon Baer M Horkbrimer and others. A tale of a firm rest of your county Colonel Moser Hix birthday, and a flutter of excitement over the marriage boom and open Wheeling Howie forthcoming from a party in your city.
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van Bassett
Coun
McConrlie
Washington Clerka
Foraker
Howe
Tailier Bush Winer
Alvander Henderson
Somerly
Sailinfield
Lo Kaas
Old Howe
JM Bessell
Cetuaubas
Beira
Alwag
Tierman
Vezilal
Lg Emblu
K & UO
Ele Grove
Pasengers
H. Liat
Simon Baer
M Horkbrimer
Mire M. Charnock
Mery
New Mexico
Caldwell
Dave Framer
Sun
New Alezion
Moser Hix
Bors
Wheeling
Inna
Ohio
Beech Bottom Briefs and Local Socials
Beech Bottom notes report social gatherings at McGinley Owens and Bethany West Virginia with singing and community events. Jon Minton claims the largest field of pole beans in his area, estimating 1400 bushels from three acres. Ella Wilton, daughter of Attie Wilson, has been visiting friends west of the past year, and a local vegetation start is noted at Charity’s fertilization site.
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Oriohwr
McGinler
Jon Minton
Bethany figures in village guest remarks and notices
Joseph Tilton the raider of Bethany was the guest of Basil Wells on that Sabbath. From the great amount of practice that Dr Walkinshaw does he will be the leading physician in Brooke. James B. Wilson of that Creek is ailing Bethany College presnates on.
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Joseph Tilton
Bethany
Basil Wells
de. Walkinshaw
Brooke
James B. Wilson
Creek
Bethany College
Weston Board of Directors Hails Hospital Progress
Weston officials review hospital departments, report overall satisfaction with the institution’s management. Newsmen invited to observe board session. Cal Monroe remains gravely ill, limiting attendance.
Rooster Shouts and Socials Mark Ohio Victory Night
Parkersburg residents celebrate a Democratic victory with social events and roistering crowds. Notables, travelers, and local workers gather at W. Scheefer’s dining room after a depot scene and a big tale of Rosters, while a theater and church activities color the night.
Local report defends Mr Spaulding amid scandal talk
A circulating rumor questioning Mr C H Spaulding's character prompted a community meeting on October 1. Citizens passed resolutions expressing confidence in Spaulding and condemning the mischief makers while noting legal steps against the spread of the scandal. Local posts list visits by townsfolk and updates on the Spaulding Iron Works press.
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C.H. Spauking
Jame Wert
Wadiriefly
Wuthering Kenarks
YE Saaitt
Veer Finer
Joedal
Keusten
Therttiaxr
Eas
Wheeling
A. Apelrwate
Town
Marty
Wellsturg
Alfred Lus
Weilstrarg
Poel
Urvuan
Speulding Iron Works
W. Hasoner
Wireliog
Spaulding Iron N Company
J. C. Metice
Spawldling
Agate
W. H Keone
Ellabarg
Oakes
Wellsberg
W. H. Lane
Seulepville
Johm Mwreee
Rodgers Oes
Prisoners Leaving and Received at the Prison
MOUNDSVILLE. October 15. Joan Kidder and a miner named Wallace at the Uolon coal mines were involved in an altercation that left Wallace with a severed leg. The report mentions legal proceedings, local appointments, railroad contracts, church activities, court indictments, and notable local residents with various events and updates from the area.
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Register
Mocswer Oun
W. Va
Joan Kidder
Wallace
Uolon
Wilson Parriott
Masontown
Nnte
Lane
Martin's Ferry News Briefs and Local Notices
Cribbed OCR reports Harry Greer injured by a sledge hammer at Ive Fervilient mill last Tuesday week in Martin's Ferry. Local factory shifts change, with Lewehuseulls to operate mornings and close earlier. Visitors include Boga and Carmichael girl to M J Bow. Nevier Brothers from Sack of Martin's visited with a diseased horse. Priests and church helpers announced for pre-byrian services. Jimmy Tevti mentioned in a drunken lockup episode.
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Harry Greer
Bes
Carmichael
Boga
M. J. Bow
Reed Beane
Lawehuseulls
Nevier Broters
Martin's
Tee J J Metertell
McCarrell
Jimmy Tevti
Local items from Martin's Ferry and vicinity amusements and notices
In Martin's Ferry a variety of social notices and local business notes fill the scene. Wreck reports on a C P freight car near Mingo. Harley Crosaly and Daisey Hobensack events are noted along with a school reopening and a church Sabbath service. Council water works meeting delayed, Misses Sallie and Mable Updgral ill, James Timberlake moves from Ashland to the city, Capt Abe Tash sells seven thousand dollars in real estate, and tailor O Neill advertises new stock and lower prices.
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Ros
Wong
Greer
Sore
Sian
Mayer Cooper
Bellaire
Fintrars
Mingo
Harley Crosaly
Thin City
Bleakenville
Daisey Hobensack
George Hobensack
Walnut Street
Mieson
Martin
Perry
Daniel Cox
Washington
Washington Street
Jesse Johnson
Missey Sallie
Mable Updrgraif
Fifth Street
Dias
Aler John Reed
James Timberlake
Ashlend
Mra Cotts
CP. Evans
Ironda'e. Martin's Ferry
Charles Seabright
Thia
Fa. O'Neill
German Centennial Celebration Draws City Crowd
The German Centennial celebration in the city over last Saturday, Sunday, and Monday drew large crowds and featured a Montay procession nearly a mile long, a notable speech by Robert ton, and strong political fervor with Democrat support amid election results. Local news notes include railway, street, and public works updates, social events, and community announcements.
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Biecer Chao
Montay
Robert Ton
Foraker
Hoadly
A MODEL COURT. Clarksburg Sketches of Judge Jackson and Court Officials
In Chan Spaces West Virginia October 13, the United States Court at Clarksburg transacted a large docket with over seventy cases disposed. Judge Jobo Jackson, General Flick as District Attorney, Jasper Moure the clerk, Marghis Atkinson and deputies kept order. Notable trials included the conviction of Hollwan the Red Man and obscenity cases against Jacob Haber, with sentences by Judge Tocksut. Reports also note anonymous letters, post office controversy, and a trip report from John J. Davis on the Southern Exposition. The paper touts its own prominence and circulation.
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Grave Creek
Pew
William Alle
Rae Clay
Kan
Sears
Trother Avlamy Fs C. Suliweell
Twain
la c. Ptain
JK. Hart
New Martineville
Akin
Grand Army of the Republic
Sire
Frisgell
Wheeling
and Brace
Hin Place
Joseph Wairote
Canorr
Ir. Frissell
Feulhiston
John Dickey
jHuiors
Erand
David |Ates
Joseph Yunney
Johnathan Gary
Telony
John Misonard
J. McFadden
Waauit
Buttery
John Hohn
Penruse McHenry
B Bertrand
Andrew Deite
Robert Stewart
Bunael Hursey
Philip
Bonae
Chan Spaces
W. Va
United States Court
Jobo Jaceson
Isking
Durrien
Te Cour
Flick
Tao
Jasper Moure
Marghis Atkinson
Casa
Hlis
Holfwan
Oyol
Jackaut
Jacob Haber
Tocksut
Rene
Wells
Parkersburg
Weber
John J. Davis
Lautsvides
Qret
Thurvlay
Tix
Christmas Gift Prizes for News Boys in Multiple Towns
The advertisement awards Waterbury watches as Christmas prizes to news boys who sell the most copies of The Sunday Akronite in various towns including Wheeling Martins Ferry Bellaire and Corinth. Prizes go to top sellers with prizes for second largest totals and a Turkey for those who fail to win top prizes.
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Christina
Waterbury
Roy Ja Wheeling
Wheelsa
Wheeling
Martin's Ferry
Corinthan
Bellaire
Grafton
Cumberland
Warkereturg
Washington
Tarnonville
Cambridge
Branbenville
Zanenville
Warsbury
Hrorstent
Turkey
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Bistory
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Ruckstellar
Mercer
Jerof
Hoctateller
Seany
Mra Rockefeiler
Semon
Coe
Tuether
Avaitech
Keptiet
Rockefeller Bax
Priut
Atite College Chapel
Westersitum
Abo Realest
Hell
Pytout House
Loep
Mee
Sire Harding
Sucatlan
Mra Mule
Mea Todd
Eugene Bet
Mallet
Actiaal
Alef
Constant
J. Lier
Tressurer
Setar
Serrewry
W. Atchison
Stabright
Albern
Pittsburgh
Weil
Lydia
Beity
Branton
Rand
Binart
Pol Gama
Kraj
Mom and Beas
Main Street
Steubenville Briefs
Lively Town
Beard
Ald
Detroit
Mach
Bistry
Dantel Kilgore
James McGowan
Misa Reid
Hochester
MS Beid
Tule
Wil Kevan
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J. Saw
Stewart
Uniterien
Lasha
Taitae Reynolds
Ashland Times
Ashland
Hingary
D. Meanvite
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Market
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Atria
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Mise
Girurain Kells
Newcastle
Sallie Gregg
Meg
Mooney Imre
New York
Europe
the. Morrison
Dasa
Ledyard
Art Puest
Mra
Ibeiel
Mies Kite Mobrucken
Allegheny
Wmo
Francie Raseht
Tows
Clark Apf Gorman
Iniana
Mies Lids
Tie City
AY Matlack
James Blair
Georce Heavey
Locke Sim
Neil Service
Gieuree Vierling
Cleekship
Patsuurghs
West Alexander
Wasrox
Fusina
Cal Monroe
Wood County
Mesars
John
BU Iy
Taknet Sun
Howler
Deen
Coonrad Goets
Madaman
Germany
Jeet
Scheefer
Najar Bowen
Velvano
Yenterday
Mancey
Mary Ceavall
GW. Crancell
T. W
Baptist Church
Seventh
Hoadley
Belpre
Hetduckwon
Philatephis
Jackson
Drabosh
Lieelgetinn
Lusby
Chris McPlouptgh
Enric Kanawha
Heorge Detinen
Renner
Atreet
Chris Arendt
Deonen
Culane Owens
Twin
Lhok
Ubully
Pert Smith
Duck
Venir
Iby Raiienos
Eixuh Street
Spauding
Speniding
Dr. Wishart
Weid Chery
Avery
Moundsville
Man
Lee Broien
Sndom
M. KE
Erid R
Renek Jefton
Mary's
Pleasants County
Brock
Hoys Fleming
O. i
Com
Fleming
B. and O
George Alison
G. W. Thompson
Uit
Weidebush
U. R. Gwilroad
George He Moraball
Lodge of Recuahites
Plang
H.W
Davis Alexander
Ceesap'a Bora
Lown
Naty
Londonmyille
Mayor Weaver
Kingene ‘Ay
Alule JM
Lewin
Mteaumier ‘Taylor
Markley
Ty Bias
Sonny
Harevon Eunty
Intumtes Rome Piation
Welater Wagon Co
Jimott
A. C. Hinker
Marshall County
Elorhes
Thane Burnaiden
Tom
T. R. Rodgernaul
Crunaylvania
Father Dailey
Sr Xever
Cheiitapher C Tiandt
Mary Josephine Pai
Beard Tree
McTaighe
Bellton
Mary Grindstadt
Mr. Rives
W V. Hoge
Glass City
J. Fal
Walker
Eard
Mill Hyatt
Bern
Ale City
Serre
Globes
Doe White
Jane Suns
Gua Hordenstein
Rune
Sieboton
Joan Duna
W. Hone
Wixow
Perume
Raven
T. Mery
Persus
Clarksburg
Hany
Henry Jacobs
Standard Building Association
Harrower
NOOK
A.J. McMash
LWA
Jake
Kirk's Art Store
Ots
Davison
NEWS
Cnri
Warra
Wheelling
Aridgeport
Thenland
Moundeville
Martinslire
Clarksleg
Wellaburg
Pia
Chaatmias
Boya
Newa
A. A. Fins
Lewis Baker & CO
West Virgin
Clerc
Mandy
Winrar
Ye Miles
Areca Howe
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