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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1920

Page

2

Military Action Looms in Sonora Crisis at Nogales

Reports from Nogales and El Paso describe General Diguez threatening action if Sonora’s provisional government does not return to federal authority. General Plank moves to fortify Pulipi-to-Pass, while Sinaloa and Chihuahua factions sway border loyalties as federal troops gather near Juarez. Meanwhile Ellis Island releases anarchist Roscoe after deportation hearings.

Nogales Sonora Diguez Carvanst de la Muerta Calles Chihuahua So Ora Plank Ausa Prieta Tucson AL Paso Texas Juarez de Lanera

Railroad Labor Board Appointed by President

BOARD APPOINTED, WASHINGTON, April 18 The railroad labor board was appointed today by prevident vileon.

Washington Railroad Labor Board Prevident Vileon

Strikers Urged to Submit Case to Board at City Hall

Jersey City Oilers of the railroad brother Speod attended a conference in city hall Tuesday with a committee presenting strikers on all railroads near New York harbor. The meeting adjourned with some saying the strikers’ committee agreed to ask workers to return pending settlement, but the committee declined to confirm. Report delayed. no official confirmation found.

Jersey City Oilers Speod Ciy Hall Jorkey Thudson Angel Nee Federal Aftab Eos Srike

Announcements for Republican Nomination in West Virginia

W B Taylon of Wellsburg West Virginia seeks Republican support for Congress from the First District in the May 25 primary. Also IM Mounile SandeIs of WV seeks national delegate support to back the presidential hopeful with the primary’s outcome guiding allegiance.

Congress Tam Republicain West Virginia Arrig W. B. Taylon Wellsburg W. Va IM Mounile Sandels House of Delegates House of L. D. Vaughn Grafton

Conference Aims to End Locomotive Brotherhood Dispute

Mayor Hague convened a meeting with M. Shea vice president of the frotherhood of Locomotive Fire len and other leaders to urge a return of the men. Participants included Thomas R. Dody assistant president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and L. J. Griffing assistant grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

Cmothy Shea Frotherhood of Locomotive Firelen Hague Mayor Hague M. Shea Thomas R. Dody The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen L. J. Griffing Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Taylor County Political Notices and Local Socials

Local page lists numerous Republican primary candidacies for Taylor County offices including state senate delegation, sheriff, prosecuting attorney, county court commissioner, clerk, assessor, circuit clerk, and county clerk. Names include J O McNeely, George W Bowers, L D Vaughn, George L Murphy, Elbert Jones, J O Eat Jac, Will Watkins, John M Ross, Frank Bennett, Charles W Boyd, and John G Givensville with May 25 1920 primaries. social notes mention visits and illnesses among residents such as Mrs Mary Newbrough, Miss Moresee Mull, Mrs Chester Reetor, and others. locales include Mannington, Flemington, Parkersburg, Kingmont, and Charlestown.

Taylor County Kershy Frank Bennett

Local Hero Aghne" Leb Martin Engaged in Tet Round

Local friends and admirers note the engagement of Aghne Leb Martin the fiona Tera Alte soldier Lighting man as he prepares for a tet round battle. Community interest focuses on his upcoming combat assignment and defense duties.

Adinires of Aghne Leb Martin Fiona Tera Alte

Spike McRadden Faces Close Huntington Bout For Martin

Spike McRadden of Phi owiphiaington is in receipt of the rout of the invitation to a Thursday Tri- Battl Athletiq event at the Vanity Pass building. Local Martins will watch the result with interest as McRadden is expected to give Ray Smith a stiff challenge after Smith defeated Martin months ago. Huntington bout projected as a close contest with Martin needing his best effort.

Spike McRadden Phiowiphiaington Vanity Pass McWadden Ray Smith Martin Clevehind Huntington

Soviet Responds to Rail Strike with New Hard Line

A Moscow wireless report says the Soviet government has placed northern airways workshops under naval law to end what it calls a crime by workers striking during wartime holidays. It claims 1,000 working days were lost and idlers face penalties or forced work as bread transport slows. The message, headlined Shame comes vades, urges internal action to end the blockade against the republic.

London Northern Airways Masedy Soviet Republir

Rosenbloom in Town Today Campaign Stop

Hon Benjamin L Rosenbloom arrived in Wheeling to campaign for the Republican nomination for congress. He planned a brief visit and a wider canvass in Taylor County, meeting locals while assessing support and outlining his county strategy.

Benjamin L. Rosenbloom Ben Wheeling Rudy Republis Thepublican Seminariog Rasenbloom Uringa Aml Elese Taylor Commiy Mitary

Politician Holds Far-Reaching Platform in Quiet Day

The candidate spent the day quietly visiting constituents and outlining policies. He welcomed questions from any who wished to engage, presenting a calm and amiable demeanor without pressure.

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Operators End Their Defense in Negotiations

New York April 14 The long running dispute over coal prices nears a close as mine operators present data to counter miner claims about earnings. A sub committee created to negotiate a new contract suspended work awaiting clearer checks to address the core issues in the controversy.

New York Arrow

Benson Commends Merchant Marine for High Record

New York April 14 Rear Admiral Benson chairman of the United States Shipping Board spoke at the National Marine League dinner praising the shipbuilder and operator for a high record. He condemned propaganda against the merchant marine and urged a permanent American fleet built and owned by Americans. Captain Evans highlighted recruitment gains showing Americans rising from ten to fifty five percent among ship service entrants in recent months.

New York Deng Amento Benson United States Shipping Board Wimngs National Marine. League National Marine Irving Ts Evans The Shipping Board Chastian Henson Ng Board Uie

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