Railroads and Government debt clash in new figures
Washington reports by J. Mssury show Government obligations to railroads at 624 million dollars with railroads owing about 145 million. A streamlined settlement plan seeks cash payment of 500 million while deferring the rest for ten years, as railroads stress urgent need for funds to repair 200,000 bad order cars and overhaul locomotives, potentially restoring labor for hundreds of thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mssury
Washington
Baltimore Sun
George M. Shriver
Maltmore and Ohio Railroad
Te Association of Railway Executives
Richoads
Cummins
Senate
Shriver
Isronds
Balane
Howeve
Cet
Congress
Carere O
Shriver Pointe
Mr. Shriver
Health Hints on Preventable Deaths from Cancer Tuberculosis and More
Public Health Service notes war losses dwarfed by cancer tuberculosis and syphilis deaths. Cancer is preventable and curable when found early. Tuberculosis largely contracted before age five. Syphilis preventable and often curable with proper treatment. Emphasizes long term human cost over short term gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Public Health Service
Germany
United States
Uge
Adul
Meeting of Catholic Men's Council Cancelled
The meeting of the branch of the National Men’s Council scheduled for Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus hall was called off due to unspecified reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Men's Council
National Men’Council
Knights of Columbus Hall
Howe
London
van Amber
Grafton Player Bill Hopke Injured in Saturday Game
William Hopke a noted Grafton baseball figure and former West Virginia University first baseman was hurt Saturday at the American Legion field while playing center field for Grafton against the American Athletic Girls team. He suffered a broken collar bone after pursuing Chick Kittle's long hit, then tumbled and tingled but reports say he feels little pain now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hopke
Grafton
West Virginia University
Ameean Seion Field
American Athletic Girls
Hopker
Chick Kittle
Weather Outlook For New York Area Aug 23 North and Middle Atlantic states
In Washington August 23 the forecast for the first part of the week calls for generally fair weather with cool air and moderate to agreeable conditions. Some areas may see changes as the week progresses with a few exposed regions showing variation in wind and temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Middle Atlante
Weather outlook for Ohio Valley and Tennessee
The coming week should be generally fair with a chance of showers after Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to run somewhat below normal across the Ohio Valley and Tennessee region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
U S Battleship Pennsylvania Set For Panama Voyage
The U S battleship Pennsylvania with 400 marines heads for Panama from the Delaware Capes. The exact duty in the canal zone remains unknown as officials say even the commanding officer is unaware of the mission. In a Sunday game at Park View diamond Simpson beat Grafton when William Post was struck by a ball, suffering a fractured skull and hospitalized in serious condition but later reported resting more firmly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Pennsylvania
Panama
Philadelphia
A.B
United Stat
Delaware Capes
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Canal Zone
Simpson
Grafton
Park View Diamond
William Post
Post
Rev Craig Leads Baptismal Service In Grafton Home
Pastor A. D. Craig of Eikins Methodist Episcopal church conducted a baptismal service at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Wilds during his visit to Grafton for the funeral of Mrs Minnie King. Jane F Wilds was among those present as part of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Craig
Eikins Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrews M. K. Church
Grafton
Minnie King
South Grafton
Guy Wilds
Jane F
Methodist Episcopal
Fire hose stops unruly prisoner's escape attempt
In Clarksburg Harrison County Jail prisoners plugged key holes to cell doors sparking a Sunday night incident. Fire department used a stream of hose to drive inmates back to cells. Sheriff Young said repairs were underway and the inmates remained confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Harrison County
Young
Girls defeat Grafton nine in fast play
The American Athletic girls baseball team beat Grafton All Stars 3 to 2 at American Legion field. Chick Kittle pitched strongly for the girls, scoring two runs and delivering a home run, while Bill Hopke fractured a collar bone chasing Kittle’s drive. Ernie Clark and John Knight played for Grafton with Toney Kendall starring for the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Athletic Girls
Grafton All Stars
American Legion Field
Chick Kittle
Hygestion
Grafton
Shires
Bill Hopke
West Virginia
Crass
Kittle
Ernie Clark
John Knight
West Virginia Wesleyan
Grafton Toney Kendall
RH. B. A. Girly
Kite
Clark
Stark
Digman
McConkey
Emir
Davis Cup Names Of Tennis Champs
The Davis Cup, having traveled 100000 miles in two decades of international competition, will be mounted on a silver tray for the challenge round at Forest Hills New York. Names of victorious American British and Australian players cover the cup, and the tray face, thirty inches wide, will hold winners for the next thirteen years. The trophy is a bowl of sterling silver revolving on a heavy pedestal with Georgian designs on the bow and base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Forest Hills
N. Ys
Want Old Ships for Pleasure of Wounded Soldiers
Massachusetts Legion urges use of wooden U S wartime ships to host summer outings for wounded soldiers. Senate Walsh endorses cooperation, with volunteers from Weston waterfront ready to crew the ships and a public fund nearing $1,000 for repairs and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noston
Alls
United States
Mahusetts Department
American Legion
David J. Walsh
Massachusetts Legion
Lession
Walsh
Washington
Weston
Legion Department
Rail locomotives No. 111 and historic runs near Savannah
The report details the No. 111 locomotive on test runs between Fleming and Jacksonville and its high speeds, noting 78 mph average between Waycross and Jacksonville and a dramatic 70.7 mph leg in a 1903 run. It chronicles design as a ten wheeler, with 19 inch cylinders and 72 inch drivers, and mentions later renumbering to A C L No. 210 after the Plant System merger. It also covers a family reunion speech and next year’s reunion venue in Fairmont with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quleker
Savannah
Jacksonville
Florida
and Western
Seaboard
Burroughs
Fleming
Lodge
Waycross
Screven
Jesup
No. 111
Union Station
Seaboard Air Line
Atlantic Coast Line and Plan System
Atlantic Coast Line
George (Ould
Thomas Leake
Waldhourville
Mcintosh
Marines to Watch Costa Rica Troops Take New Territory
Washington August 22 officials here expect a peaceful crisis as Costa Rica moves into contested territory with Panama. Marines were sent as a precaution after a State Department request to the Navy. Secretary Denby called the action purely precautionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rica
Washington, D.C
Ly A. P
United States
Cost Rica
Terrtory
Panama
Navy Department
State Department
Denby
Race Horse Gambling Triggers Red Cross Official Theft
Washington Aug 22 AP report says B. Wilson, second assistant treasurer of the American Red Cross, was arrested after an audit showed a cash shortage of about $14,000. Police allege theft of $800, with officials noting it was part of multiple charges. Wilson admits a shortage exceeding $12,000 and cites gambling on horse racing as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
A. P
B. Wilson
Amerlican Red Cross
R. Warrand
Red Cross Ofekuls
Wilson
Ten Wheeler Engine once held speed record and mail contract
Jacksonville August 22. A ten wheel locomotive built 120 miles per hour in Georgia recounts a century ago. Atlantic Coast Line No. 210, Plant System No. 111, reportedly set the world sprint record and secured a U. S. mail contract between Washington and Jacksonville. Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line Plant System ran trials under postal observation to determine which line could handle three trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Georgia
Atlantic Coast Line
United States Mail
Washington, D. C
Seaboard Air Line
Paant
Nuzum Family Reunion Draws 500 at Loop Park Fairmont
Residents from Grafton attend the Nuzum reunion at Loop Park in Fairmont where over five hundred people gather for a day of music led by Lloyd Nuzum Grace Nuzum and Clyde Shaw with an orchestra. The program opens with prayer and America and includes speeches by Sam R Nuzum and Jesse Nuxum. Dinner follows with baskets spread along long tables under shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Nuzum
Loop Park
Fairmont
Nazum Orchestra
Lloyd Nazum
Grace Nazum
Rex Nazum
Will Hannon
Clyde Shaw
Alva Shaw
C.F. Hannon
America
Park
Grace Nuzum
Lloyd Nuzum
Tex Nuzum
Elva Shaw
Restless West Virginia Senators Face No Vacation In Sight
Washington August 23 West Virginia senators face no real rest during the congressional recess as Senator Howard Sutherland shoulders heavy duties. He chairs a key committee probing veterans care, helps draft an army bill, and participates in finance and military work. Despite talk of a summer break he remains immersed in official tasks and constituent matters, earning a reputation as a tireless public servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
West Virginia
Rosenbloom
Congress
Wilson
Howard Sutherland
House
Sutherland
Senate
Suth
West Virginia politics and a theft case from Fairmont
The piece glorifies Senator Sutherland as a steadfast public servant amid tough patronage and high pressure. It contrasts modern congressional duties with past ease, noting high tension and limited personal riches. A separate local report describes a theft inquiry involving Miss Loudin and Miss Novack at a Fairmont hotel, where a monk ey and a diamond ring vanished from Miss Novack’s room.
State Banks Will Handle Bonds Issue
West Virginia bankers pledge to underwrite the sale of 7.5 million in good roads bonds to fund the state road commission. A committee structure will oversee district allocations with State Treasurer John son chairing an executive group. The bonds are part of a 40 million issue approved by voters, with 15 million to be sold in the next two years to start construction. Governor Morgan presided at the Charleston meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
State Road Commission
Morgan
William S. Johnson
John J. Cornwell
Romney
Alleged Lady Thief Caught in Local Hotel Robbery
County officials head to Fairmont to remove Grace Loudin from Marion county Jail to face charges in Grafton. Loudin is accused of stealing 330 dollars and a 50 dollar diamond ring from Mae Novack, one of the local baseball players, with a hearing set in the city. The robbery reportedly occurred Saturday night at a local hotel amid uncertain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Miss Loudin
Miss Novack
Monkkey
Paseball
American Legion Field
Misa Loudin
Marion County
Grafton
Grace Loudin
Mae Novack
Fire destroys $4 000 property and nearby stables
Fire at Henry Stroeman’s East Boyd Street home spread to W A Swiger’s wagon shop and Charlie Marcus barn after a gasoline explosion. Seven horses were rescued from the Marcus barn as flames threatened a larger block. Firemen fought for over an hour. property losses include Stroeman residence contents and Swiger’s building. The blaze likely started in Stroeman’s kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stroeman
East Boyd Street
W. A. Swiger
Charlie Marcus
Swiger
Baltimore and Ohio
Marcus Barn
Cy Man
Stroeman
American Legion visit to shell hole in Argonne after Verdun
Members of the American Legion delegation leave the main party after Verdun to visit a shell hole in the Argonne. The excursion, part of a broader tour through Mount Fi and Varennes as they move toward Rheims, follows the Verdun ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argona
Rubims
France
A. P
American Legion
Chutetlefieldx
Verdun
Argonne
Tragedy Near Bedford Ends In Murder Suicide
A twelve year old girl Minnie Lakotiss was shot in the heart and killed by Mike Pinter aged about 40 who then fatally shot himself. The man, a boarder at the Lakotiss home, reportedly pursued marriage after her refusal due to her age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
A. P
Minnie Lakotiss
Mike Pinter
Pinter
Hiself
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G. M. Shirive
Shriver Chen
Craig
Legion Park
E. M. Showalter
Jesse H. Nuzum
Sam R. Nuzum
Madge Sample
Hattie Ross Evans
Wayne Fleming
Red Cross
Nuzum Orchestra
Charles Brooks Smith
Erland
Republican Party
Congressional
National Museum
E. F. Morgan
Miss Grace Loudin
King
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