New Hospital Proposal Receives Rotary Backing
Grafton Rotary backs a new hospital project for the city. A committee will coordinate promotion and funding with Dr A. R Ward en chairing the group. The plan calls for a 50 to 60 bed hospital on a unit basis to allow future expansion and self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Rotarts
Peck
Warden Jy
Tarns Club
RB. Wilden
Bringeal
Grafton
Harry M. Murray
Fred B. Watkins
G. T. Bartlett
D. G. Pack
R. Warden
D.C. Peck
Hrydon
Wyckoff
Samuel R. Jenkins
Rotary Club
Thrilling War Memoir From Canadian Mounted Rifles
Jack Davis recalls the Cambria battle of 1918 as his fiercest memory a five day siege with little sleep and scant food. He describes reconnoitering German lines repairing wire under shellfire and narrowly escaping a burst of steel. Davis recounts battles with the Canadian forces, a birthday on the front, and the command decisions that shaped the victory at Arrac Cambria canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Davis
Degerture
U. S. Army
Davis
New York World
Cambria
Obregon
Zapfita
Europe
Canadian Hussars
Mons
Marne
V. C
Ypres
New York
United States
Cavalry
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Germany
U. S
Butis
Foyes
Iroad
Shepherd
Arrac-Cambria
T Wu
Rogera
Yainfor Cementa
Culle
Cana Han ’ Forcer
Whteh Brigade Mention In Battle Record
Fragmentary OCR notes record Thatallon as one of four White regiments in the Ist brigade during the battle. The text is incomplete but places Thatallon among the units engaged, underscoring a historic brigade composition on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thatallon
President Coolidge open to tax cuts after treasury study
Swampscott Mass August 1 President Coolidge said he will keep an open mind on tax reductions until the treasury reports on the national finances and he has consulted further with congressional leaders He supports giving the ways and means committee freedom in drafting a bill Madden the House Appropriations chairman urged cut to maximum surtax from 40 to 15 percent lower normal income tax rate and repeal of estate gift and miscellaneous taxes Madden projected a 370 million dollar surplus by year end The president will host Senator Pepper as a house guest this weekend for further talks on taxation and other legislation including the world court proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Treasury
Executive
Congress
House Ways and Means Committee
Madden
House Appropriations Committee
Pepper
Pennsylvania
More Suits In Carnegie Bank Failure Case
Pittsburgh August 1 A suit filed here by Commercial Casualty Insurance against John A Bell president of Carnegie Trust seeks 29071 2 percent paid to Scott Tow ship School district on deposits backed by trust company escrow When payment disputed counsel warned of bankruptcy actions Bell named by receiver F Marburger and another claim seeks 3424 from A H Davis for partial payment on promissory notes in a separate common pleas court action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Commercial Casualty Insurance Company
John A. Bell
Carnegie Trust Company
Scott Towship
Bell
F. Marburger
First National Bank of Carnegie
Common Pleas Court
A. H. Davis
Yates
Auto theft in private garage in Grafton
A Maxwell roadster owned by Susie Nutter was stolen from a private garage on West Washington Street after the door was broken into. The theft occurred overnight, the car not located by late afternoon, and state police hold a clue that a man asked to borrow the car last night was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Game One
West Washington Street
Maxwell
Susie Nuter
Nutter
Will Rogers declines Arkansas governor run
Will Rogers says Arkansas is one state he cannot govern. He declines a governor bid after invitation by the Rogers Avants Club, sending thanks yet noting he has governed in Claremore and Oklahoma, and that Arkansas deserves good fortune from its residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Arkansas
Rogers
Ark
Rogers Avants Club
Claremore
Arkansag
Tom Morgan
Melon Contact Described In Shaky Draft
A fragmentary report notes a melon contact issue involving pulp damage. The readable bits reference fruit quality concerns and possible handling problems without clear names or dates.
Bryan Sleeps Over Arlington Graves Amid Memorial Debate
Washington Aug 1 a Bryan family scene at Arlington National Cemetery marks the last resting place of William Jennings Bryan with a simple wooden marker amid blossoms. Widowed Mrs Bryan and children plan Florida move as former Governor Charles Bryan prepares Omaha lectures. The funeral drew friends and attendees while no memorial decision was made. In Charleston the Board of Public Works selects 67 state funds depositories with five banks per senatorial district where active deposits will be held and divided by county assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Arlington Cemetery
Hillcrest
France
Charlea W. Bryan
Omaha
C. C. Stevens
Bryan
Charleston
Aug. J
Board of Public Works
Board of Finance
Finance Board
Detroit Flood Damages Estimated At 2 Million Dollars
Detroit officials pegged flood losses at about 2 million dollars after a heavy rainstorm. 4.71 inches fell between 6:20 am and 1 pm, flooding basements, destroying motors at Ford River Rouge, halting streetcars, and driving many from their homes. Buffalo report notes 1.74 inches in 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Weather Bureau
Detroit
Mich
River Rouge
Ford Motor Company
Hamtramck
Robinson Circus Proves a Hit in Grafton Show
John Robinson's circus drew hundreds to the Grafton fair grounds amid rain and mud for two performances. The three ring tented show opened with a 600-strong ensemble and featured polar bears, lions, tigers, elephants, acrobats, and horse acts. Evening crowds were large and pleased with the high class, traditional Robinson production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Grafton
Fair Grounds
Alte
Cirous
Grafton Circus
Land of Dixie
Robinson Circus
Grafton and Taylor Comity Circus
Mad Bull Destroys Plane In Farm Field
Paria August 1 An enraged bull attacked and wrecked an airplane carrying passengers from Paris to Brussels. A minor engine trouble forced the craft to land in a farm patch. The bull charged the machine, the crew and travelers escaped unharmed and took shelter behind a fence. The bull remained with the wrecked plane as damage was confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Air Paaeengers
Paris
Brunsels
Polk
Potato crop threatened by potato bug across Europe
Aug 1 Berlin report cites Der Deutsche warning the potato bug now in France could overrun Europe and cut German potato yield by one third. The paper urged national mobilization in a war against the pest as crop prospects become critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
France
Europe
Berlin
der Deutche
Buckhannon Epworth League institute opens for locals
Charles Watkins Curtis Law pert Joe Evans and William Manley left for Buckhannon to join an Epworth League institute aimed at church work and youth betterment with teachers from the state presiding. The Stemple reunion at Kasson, West Virginia drew about 75 people for a picnic dinner under maple trees with attendees from Grafton including Harrison Wolfe, Forbert Wolfe, Cleon Shroyer, J. W. Jaco, Mrs WC Wood and daughter, Mrs Edward Prichard, Rev Lb 0 Mobemar and Paul Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Watkins
Curtis Law ‘Pert
Joe Evans
William Manley
Buckhannon
Epworth League Institute
Mobemar
Paul’ Wolfe
Tulsa woman vows to claim Lotta Crabtree estate
Mrs Ida Blankenberg of Tulsa says she will take her claim to the highest court to prove she is Lotta Crabtree’s daughter and entitled to part of the actress 3 million dollar estate. Judge Prest denounces her as a fraudster in Suffolk Probate Court and orders contempt charges for her and her mother’s attorney withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ida Blankenberg
Tulsa
Okla
Lotta Crabtree
Prest
Blankenberg
Suffolk
John W. Crabtree
Riot at Export factory in Nanking leaves British subject dead
Unofficial reports from Nanking say a wage dispute sparked a riot at the International Export company factory. British employees allegedly fired on rioters, killing four and wounding several. British marines guard the plant while most workers are moved to warships. one Briton reportedly captured and taken to Nanking University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Nanking
International Export Company
Nanking University
Trusted New York furrier employee turns thief after decades of service
John Dingfelder once supervised the Cohen fur shop for 30 years at No 1s East 27th Street. He confessed to stealing furs and selling them to Max Ackerman of Brooklyn, aided by Frank Hifwaneed of Long Island City. Judge Mancuso sentenced him to up to three years in the penitentiary, praising his former employer Max Cohen and noting Cohen’s loyalty and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Dingfelder
Max Cohen
East 27Th Street
Masfelder
Germany
Mancuso
Parole Commission
M. Cohen & Bros. Furrier
Dingfelder
Ana
Cohen
Max Ackerman
van Sicklin Avenue
Brooklyn
Ackerman
Veh |Mentiary
Frank Hifwaneed
11Th Avenue
Long Island City
Mingfelder
Community gathering features music and dances on porch
Amid warm weather a Baltimore and Obie Vet Association and Ladies Al ary held a large porch gathering at Mr and Mrs Thomas M Beall with Caroline Brown Maryive Hawking Nag Robinette Mildredseo Fred Williams and others attending. The evening included social hour dancing and refreshments with music from Kelley-Baker and Stufin. Plans for an upcoming outing were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miagea
Caroline — Brown
Maryive Hawking
Nag Robinette
Mildredseo
Fred Wiliams
Rena Cater
Ble Woodyard
Berths Woodyard
Margaret Boyd
Clark
Witt Carder
Lester Hardman
Handsome Brown
Glenn
Sud
Baltimore and Obie Vet Association
Ladies Alary
Thomas M. Beall
Kelley-Baker
Stufin
Commissioner Sale in Doddridge County WV
A decree of the Doddridge County Court prompts a public auction on September 8, 1925 at 1 PM at the Taylor County Courthouse. Real estate includes 1/16 interest in the Hatfield Farm and 1/10 interest in the oil and gas rights on a 965 acre Run area in Taylor County. Purchasers must pay one third cash, one third in six months, and one third in one year with interest and a bond security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Closcult Court
Doddridge County
West Virginia
Rhoda “A. Coffman
Felix R. Coffman
Florentce B. Coffman
Aya
Special Cardy Missioner
Tuendey
Court House
Taylor County
A. W. Cottman
W. R, Brown
Smith
Circuit Court of
Oaty
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Jed W. Robinson
Goveror
Rotarynternational
Govrnor
Robinson
Rotary International
Chicago
Rotary
C. G. Turner
Iawa
Adal
Ira E. Robeson
Rey. T. M. Zumbrunnan
St. Paula M. E
Harry C. Compton
Miami
Florida
Wen
Grafton Club
Carnegie
Narlington
Widow
FLA
First District—Bank of Wier‘ton
Foltansbee Bank
Citizens Metal Trust Company
National Bank of West Virginia
Dollar Savings and Trust Company
Wheeling
Marshall County Bank
Moundsville
First National Bank
Middlebourne
New Martinsville
Third—Peoples Bank of
Harrisville
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Parkersburg National Bank
Arkeraburg
First_ National Bank
Ripley
Roane County Bank and Traders Trust and Banking Company
Spencer
Cho Valley Bank
Union Bank and Trust Company
Huntington
Putnam County Bank
Hurricane Warmers and Merchants Bank
Hamlin
Summerville
Bank of Mt. Hope
Merchants National Bank
Montsomery
Ronceverte
Tenth—Home National Bank
Sutton
Bank of
Empire National Bank
Clarksburg Trust Company
Farmers Bank of
Clarksburg
National Exchange Bank
Weston
Peoplea
Parsons
Fifteenth——Merchants and Farmers Bank, and Peoples Trust Company
Martinsburg
Bank of Romney
Romney
Charles Town
Jefferson Bank and ‘Trust Company
Ford
Mad Bull
Brands
Woman Adventuress
UMMER
Ferndale
Bailey, Gladhill and Crouser
Ferndale Pavilion
Nuzum
Poe
Carruthers Sugar Camp
Furdl
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