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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1920

Page

5

Window Glass Factories Seek Overtime Extension

Pittsburgh leaders of the American Window Glass Manufacturers Association propose extending the first operating period by three weeks to June, and moving the second period three weeks to August 8. The plan awaits National Window Glass Workers’ Association approval via telegraph, with a decision likely within a week. Factory activity linked to building surges driven the request.

Pittsburgh Marsh American Window Glass Manufieterers’ Association J.M Neman National Window Glass Workers Telegraph Ila Sddea

Lexington Kidnapping Fright Shocks City Court Probes Note

In Lexington Kentucky a twelve year old boy, Paul Lite, son of B Z Little, was abducted by a pale man on March day. A ransom note demanding twenty five thousand dollars was received at the Little home via a messenger. The boy reportedly told a playmate the man offered candy and the kidnapper fled toward main streets. Police guard the family as authorities search for the child and pursue leads on the masked suspect.

Lexington Paul Lite B. Z Lea Migion V'Elock Mtessongar

Lawson’s Stock Promotion Case Shocks Boston

Boston witnesses Attorney General enforcement against stock promoters. Thomas W. Laws surrendered to police on a charge of violating state stock information laws. Four brokers were arrested, including J Van Tipyer, former Lawson secretary. Lawson appeared at police headquarters and at the courthouse for arraignment, posting a $2,500 bond and awaiting an April 6 hearing.

Boston Mass Thomas W. Laws J.van Tip Yer Lawson Aew

Prussian Cabinet Resigns amid German Revolution

March report from Berlin notes the Prussian cabinet has resigned and Gustave Noske is expected to be offered a post in the new Prussian cabinet. A temporary lull at the besieged Wesel is described as authorities review the security situation.

Berlin Gustave Noske Cabine Wesel Ruderich Prussia Gprolutlongey

Why Measles May Be Dangerous Quick guide for mothers and Vicks usage

The article warns measles can linger without full recovery and cause lung complications. It promotes Vicks VapoRub for nightly relief by local action, describes rubbing on the throat and chest, using hot cloths, and inhalation. It notes caution for children’s digestion and offers free samples from Vick Chemical Co in Greensboro, NC.

Vick Chemical Company Broad Street Greensboro N.C

Peace Declared Between Two Forces Reported by Headquarters

The correspondent was informed at dawn by General Habitse's headquarters that a peace has not been declared and that no formal agreement exists across the front at Weeel. The report comes via telephone from the commander on the morning of the referenced front.

Habitsehie Weeel

Presidential aspirants questionnaire on campaign expenditures

A Labor weekly prints a questionnaire addressed to presidential hopefuls from both major parties. It asks for current campus finance details, anticipated spending before the national convention, names and amounts of contributors, and a sworn statement of expenditures and contributors. It also seeks a commitment to press Congress for laws limiting campaign spending.

Washington Maren Mail Public Today Labor Reepsweed Jebor Suiegard Congress Ineedi Ead

Henry Groove of Boothsville Dies After Illness

Henry Groove of Boothsville died yesterday afternoon at his home following a prolonged illness. Aged seventy, he spent most of his life in Looths Creek district and was known countywide. Survived by four daughters Corrie Leason Anna Smallwood Minnigbink and Veena Groove and three sons William, Russel and John. His wife died five years ago. Funeral at Boothsville Baptist Church conducted by Rev M Powells. interment in Leotheville Cemetery.

Henry Greaver Bootheville Eelows Looths Creek Corrie’ Leason Chingstoc Anna Smallwood Fascits Minnigbink Crossroads

Thornton Man Paralyzed During Fire Fight Near Hammond

Bruce Miller a longtime Thornton resident was struck by paralysis Friday while fighting a grass and brush fire on his Hammond area farm. Sparks from a passing engine set the dry fuel ablaze, forcing Miller to push through exhaustion before collapsing. A caregiver found him unconscious. doctors fear a second stroke may occur, leaving recovery unlikely.

Bruce Miller Lfe Thornton Stricke Hammond Miller

Licenses Granted To Sell Beer By Judge In Greensburg

In Greensburg Pennsylvania on March 27 Judge McConnell of the Westmoreland court approved 122 license applications to sell beverages containing not more than one half of 4 percent alcohol. The decision covered fourteen brewpub and one distillery cases among others, with rulings issued today.

Greensburg McConnell Westmorelang Court

Prominent residents report health and travel updates

The report lists numerous local figures visiting or returning home from trips, including Mrs. Chatlee from West Main Street, Captain Eugene Trench, Miss Carrie Brendel, and Dr M M Holt. It notes illnesses, recoveries, hospital stays, and social visits across Elkins, Philippi, Keyser, and neighboring towns, with several moves to duty, work, or family care.

Chatlee West Main Street Eugene Dumnington Lee Sandridge Philippi Willis Sandredge Carrie Brendel Loveland Charles Brinkman Mass Ives Warder Central School Odell Marks South Side City Hospital M McDaniel Daugis Mys. A. T.ong John Reger Grafloo Leader Aelington Jay Brandon Philboi Thomas Maxwell Ura Ayssion Agwlesburg Fred Gombs Clarksburg W. H. Banner Bettyburg Frank Rinard Buck Nannon Newell Keyser James Morling Unley M. M. Holt Mr. Hot Maple Avenue Hoyd Pinnell 0. T. Teynolds Roy Ravenscraft Grafton Join Pickett Alliance Ohio Earl Pepper Graftonley Pikron 1. AO J. N. Bonner Helington Charles Te Lilly United States Ebj Gina

Prominent locals and visitors fill city scene

The community reports returning service members, visiting relatives, and shoppping trips along with several local residents from Fairmont and surrounding towns. Notables include Mrs W B Cockrell, Henry Pritchard, and Mrs D Reed, while travel from Pittsburgh and Uniontown is noted. Easter services are planned with Epworth League leadership and special music.

United States Navy Leon Guy William Flemington Gaines Fairmont WD. Reed Relty Sansiitis Leo Abe Tuckcett Higelly Ibeen Mairmont Mishowe Mise Manoh Huetlett Paiintomty Nes John A. Cole Cole S . Vernon Bent G. Hy Han Isme White Evansville Mas. Ryss Iouchanan West Alexander Ait B. Cullen Pitts Jonah White Doctor White Pittsburgh Uniontown Gale Russell Cullen Mise Ethe Jel Knight Wilile G. W. Evans Olive Reddick Weelkers Herman Potts Newa8 W. Warner & Company Everee Ti Jon Ting J. W. Cummins Fining John Cummins Grafton Wiland Tif Charles Davis Léna Pivkhill Charteyt Henrietta Gizley Norebome Om

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