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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
5
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Senate to Vote Thursday on Tariff Bill Conference Report
Washington August 4. The Senate agreed to vote Thursday afternoon at 2 on the conference report for the tariff bill. Debate paused as Vice President Sherman called the vote move and Senator Bailey backed a 2 o'clock time. Senators Bacon and Clapp opposed. the plan passed. President Taft said he would leave Washington Friday evening for Beverly aboard the Federal Express to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Sherman
Aldrich
Bacon
Clapp
Beverly
Taft
Boston
Powerful interests gird for clash at irrigation congress
Spokane is the scene of a heated confrontation as powerful corporate interests, aided by Senators Aldrich and Penrose and the New England delegation, prepare to battle the United States reclamation service at the National Irrigation Congress. Scouts have failed to prevent moves aimed at ending cooperative no interest lending and promoting private profiteering. Communities reliant on artificial moisture are sending delegates, signaling a pivotal session likely to be the liveliest in the congress’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Aldrich and
Penrose
New England
Congress
United States Reclamation Service
National Irrigation Congress
Conductor Hanley Attacked With Beer Bottle at Central
John Hanley, a Grafton based conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio, was assaulted at Central while on a water stop for a 94 freight. A Central resident, Fox, sought a grudge and struck Hanley with a beer bottle, causing painful injuries. Hanley was taken to Grafton hospital after transfer on No. 2. a warrant for Fox is issued. Moonlight picnic by Thayer hill crowd last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hanley
Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio
Central
Hanley
Fox
Parkersburg
Harvest laborers in eastern Washington seek three dollars per day
Wheat fields in eastern Washington face a 10 hour day with a request for three dollars daily, based on 1908 scales from two fifty to seven dollars. Ranchers across 13 counties anticipate a 37 million bushel crop and expect no labor shortages, while the Farmers Union warns millers that Bluestem must fetch at least ten cents more per bushel than Club or Turkey Red to support growers’ mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Washington
Farmers’ Union
Idaho
Y. C. Mansfield
Endicott, Wash
Waslaston
Oregon
Ten Thousand May Strike In Chicago Transit Clash
Chicago street car workers vote to strike after mass meetings attended by about 5,000 employees. They demand a closed shop and wage gains, while the Chicago City Railway Co offers arbitration only. International President McMahon would review the vote if taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chipago
Chicago City Railway Company
McMahon
Lincoln pennies praise and a city bond vote question
The piece lauds Brenner's Lincoln pennies comparing them to St Gaudens coins while prompting readers to choose sides on a city bond issue. It asks if readers are for or against Grafton and if debt should burden the community.
Medical Men Will Talk Tuberculosis and Its Prevention and Remedy
The Taylor County Medical Society held a meeting to plan lectures during a West Virginia Anti Tuberculosis League exhibit at the Y M C A. Doctors were assigned topics from prevention to treatment with free lectures set through Tuesday, featuring experts like Dr. Warder and Dr. Mackin and a focus on educating the public about tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
Taylor County Medical Society
A. S. Warder
R. D. Mackin
West Virginia Anti- Tuberculosis League
John H. Gillespy
Gillespy
R. H. Powell
Powell
J. EB. R. Bilis
Medical Society Urges Attendance at Tuberculosis Exhibit Now Here
The Tuberculosis Exhibit at the Y M C A rooms in Taylor county aims to educate all ages about prevention and remedy for consumption. Hours are 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm with free admission, led by J H Gillespy and supported by local women. A lecture by Dr Wingerter of Wheeling on Friday at the court house August 6 complements the exhibit to promote public health awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Doyle
D. C. Peck
Court House
Charles A. Wingerter
Wheeling
Wingerter
J. S. Whitescarver
L. J. Walker
R. D. Mackin
Elbert Jones
A. S. Warder
T. F. Lanham
C. A. Sinsel
Medical Society
Grafton
Taylor County
J. H. Gillespy
Taylor County Medical Society
Henry Blumburg to Open Grafton Store Branch
Henry Blumburg of Baltimore and proprietor of Under selling stores plans a Grafton branch in the Dent building on East Main street. Remodeling of the store rooms is underway as preparations continue for the opening. Sweat Melody Flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blumburg
Baltimore
Fairmont
Grafton
Dent
East Main Street
Mr Wilkinson to Leave City for Huntington Residence Plans
Mr A J Wilkinson returned to Huntington from a southern trip and confirmed reports he will locate here. He bought two fine building lots in Cabell county capital facing Marshall College for 2700 dollars to build his residence. A public spirited citizen and supporter of public improvements, the Sentinel notes his departure with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wilkinson
Sentinel
Huntington
Wilkinson
Cabell County
Marshall College
Mrs. Proudfoot Funeral Held at Fairmont
The funeral of Mrs. J. W. Proudfoot of Wilford Street, who died at Mt. Lake Park, was held from her sister Mrs. Merrifield’s home in Fairmont. Rev Grimes and Rev Brown officiated. Pallbearers included Walter Barrett John Leith John Kimmel and William P. Hopke. Interment followed in Fairmont cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Proudfoot
Wilford Street
Mt. Lake Park
Merrifield
Fairmont
Grimes
M. E. Church
Brown
M. P
Walter Barrett
John Leith
John Kimmel
William P. Hopke
Proudfoot
Thomas Russell
Morgan Proudfoot
R. L. Clark
Arthur Proudfoot
Emma Reed
Ridenour
Kinkaid
Grafton Bond Vote Prompt Challenges Citizens
A persuasive civic notice urges voters to decide whether Grafton should stand still or advance by approving a bond issue. It frames the choice as lifting the city from debt and compares to other state cities. The message asks if residents are knocker or booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Congressmen Are Prisoners in Washington Quorum Duty
Washington August 4 Congressmen are being corralled to maintain a house quorum for the tariff bill. Rep Dwight the Republican whip and sergeant at arms round up members slipping home despite needs to pass amendments on the leather schedule. Doctors Denby Kelcher Howell Cassidy and Ashbrook among those held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Dwight
Washington
Taft
Conference
House
Senate
Denby
Michigan
Kelcher
Massachusetts
Howell
New Jersey
Cassidy and Ashbrook
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Locomotives Rebuilt in July
The Baltimore and Ohio Mount Clare shops reported record July output with 40 locomotives rebuilt or major parts replaced. Seventeen received first class repairs, eleven second class, and twelve third class, including fireboxes boilers and heavy parts, plus side sheets flues and tires in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Mount Clare
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Deputy U S Marshal Serves Injunctions in City
Deputy United States Marshal E D Hupp arrived in the city today to serve injunctions recently granted against B O machinists on strike. He reports orders were served quietly and there is little fear of violations by the controlled, orderly majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marshal
Daily Sentinel
U. S
E. D. Hupp
Funeral for Delia McMahon Held at St Augustine's
The funeral of Miss Delia McMahon who died Monday was conducted this morning at St Augustine's Catholic church with Rev. Father McElligott presiding. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery under the direction of Undertaker John A. McCabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia McMahon
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church
Father McElligott
John A. McCabe
Educational Exhibit On Tuberculosis Opens In City
The West Virginia Anti Tuberculosis League exhibit opens this afternoon at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms under John H Gillespy. It shows contrasting living rooms, lung images, and germ displays to promote health and prevent infection. Visitors are urged to attend daily free of charge and ask questions to learn about preventing and treating tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Sentinel
West Virginia Anti-Tuberculosia League
Young Mena Christian Association
John H. Gillespy
Phipps
Philadelphia
Gillespy
Publc
Schmidt Franchise Defeated in Cleveland Vote
Voters defeated the Schmidt three-cent railroad franchise by 3,982 in Cleveland yesterday. The loss signals possible defeat for Mayor Johnson's re election, with Republicans optimistic and Democrats unsure if he will run. The campaign featured bitter clashes and charges of illegal registration as deputies stood by polling places while autos ferried voters citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Johnson
Board of Elections
Cfty
South Carolina Day closes county dispensaries again
South Carolina dipped into the dry column as county dispensaries in 21 counties shut down yesterday and will stay closed at least until the August 17 election result. Prohibitionists lead the fight with Charleston and Richland counties as remaining strongholds for opponents. Sweet Melody Flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
Charleston
Richland
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Auley
Conductor
Thayer Hill
Lincoln
St. Gaudens
St. Gaudents
Brenner
Gratton
MR. Wilkinson
Mainta
Quorum
Baltimore & Ohio
Hupp
Grafton Segan
Schmidt
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