Slemp Backs War Policy In The United States Congress
Virginia Republican B Slemp endorses the Wilson administration amid war tensions calling for united support. He argues Congress acts with president on declarations, supports entry into war against Germany, and stresses defense of democracy, liberty, and global stability.
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Virginia
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Soldier boy dragged by freight train survives harrowing pull
Private Solomon Kelly of Company L narrowly escaped being hurled under an eastbound freight near Bluestone. A brakeman rescued the 18 year old guard from Connecticut as he dangled between cars two hundred six ty feet from the depot fence. He escaped with only torn trousers and leggings.
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Solomon Kelly
Company L
Connecticut
Bluestone
New Faces for Graham College Hill School Term
Opening the fall term on College Hill in Graham reveals several new teachers among the faculty while many from last year return. Professor Hurley will not return and a replacement is expected. Harley will not reappoint. Miss MacCoy Miss Ritter and Miss Clarke are not coming back as the school plans unfold.
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Harley
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Miss Ritter
Miss Clarke
Local education notes outline Ohio training plans and faculty moves
The Graham Daily News details a proposed training school for higher teaching in Ohio with Miss Letter Miss Stacy and others slated to join. It notes teachers like Miss Steele may not return and praises the music department led by Mrs. Alexander and Mr. J. J. Lincoln.
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Powell
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Miss Mary
Bluefield
Miss Clarke
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Alexander
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J. J. Lincoln
Graham Daily News
Graham Industries Switch to Electric Power Amid Coal Price Rise
Due to soaring coal costs, William Mitchell replaces steam with electric power at his ice factory. An expert from Philadelphia installs twelve electric motors and Appalachian Power Company will connect the system. Other Graham firms like Graham Ice Cream and Bluestone Mattress also move to hydro electric power, promising annual fuel savings.
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William Mitchell
Philadelphia
Mitchell Ice Factory
Appalachian Power Company
Graham Ice Cream Company
Bluestone Mattress Company
Mitchell Ice
Mitchell Industries
Graham
Bloodhounds on Job Guarding St Paul Railroad Property
Government bloodhounds now assist the guarding unit at St Paul on Clinch Valley. Three hounds were shipped from the east last week and have already tracked a suspect. Willis Anderson of Graham directs motor car movements for the guardsmen. Red Cross donations near $1016.25 in Graham with plans for a theater fundraiser. The Graham minstrel promises a lively performance led by Mrs Poindexter and Miss Sluss with stars like John Tanner and George Crockett. Lost water wagon found near Pocahontas after a city search. County Sunday School Convention set for Ebenezer church Bluestone with delegates to be chosen today.
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Secret Service
Washington
Willis Anderson
Graham
Cemetery Association
Gem
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George Crockett
Bane Witten
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Tazewell County Sunday School Association
Ebenezer Church
Bluestone
Early Closing MovementProposed for All Retail Stores
A Graham merchant submitted a notice to the Graham Daily News announcing that starting June 25 all retail stores would close at eight o'clock p m except on Saturday nights and pay days. In personals Miss Ora and Una Fisher of Bedford visit their brother Dr C M Fisher. Miss Callie James returns from a three week Washington trip. Mr and Mrs J J Lewis with daughters Annie and Clara Lee and son Clarence travel by touring car en route to Salem from Dante where they visited son Disnie Lewis.
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Una Fisher
Bedford
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Callie James
Washington
J. J. Lewis
Annie
Clara Lee
Clarence
Graham
Salem
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Mie Lewis
Federal Drafting Will Be Run By Government
Washington reports regulations for the new national army draft place drafting under federal control with the government handling the process in Washington. Each registrant receives a number and the draw is by number with exemptions decided by local boards. About ten million registered men will yield 625,000 initial recruits, with others called as needed and training hoped by September.
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