Power loss hits Grafton economy as West Penn fails
Grafton suffered a Friday evening power outage after transformers at the West Penn sub station failed, disrupting industry and homes. Emergency hookups were tried but a single transformer could not handle the load, extending darkness into Saturday. Railroad pumping and city services faced near disruption, with recovery by Sunday morning and service restoration widespread thereafter.
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F. H. Klegg
Jocal
West Penn
Grafton
Weather and community event at Andrews M. E. Church
Cloudy and colder tonight with rain in the east portion. Tuesday partly cloudy and colder. A cafeteria lunch, bake sale, and bazaar are planned at Andrews M. E. Church on Saturday December 8 from eleven o clock until two. Beef ham oysters vegetables and dressing will be served. Public invited.
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Andrews M. E
Youth Admits Robbing I C Passenger Train
Clyde Woodson, 24, told sheriffs that he robbed passengers on a Illinois Central passenger train near Monroe Louisiana. He admits the holdup and says he did not enter the mail car nor fire the shot that struck a Memphis passenger, and he will be arraigned before a U S commissioner. Continued on Page Seven.
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Monroe
Clyde Woodson
Tibia
Humors Central
United Stat
Milton Covrdale
M. Blou
Youth Wed 10. His Teacher Toston Dee Wade Honeymoon
A retired pastor from Lynn and her 21 year old husband, former Sunday school pupil, wed in a brief ceremony. The groom Leonard Clarke Wah of Swampscott and Mrs Eli Wade faced skeptical remarks as reporters noted the couple’s age gap. The bride stated there is nothing to criticize their marriage. Swampscott attempts to seek annulment grounds are reported as ongoing.
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Toston
Dee
First Christian Church
Lynn
Leonard Clarke
Wah
Swampscott
Eli- Deane Wade
Looldog
Wade
Hoover Visits Peru En Route to Callao on cruiser
President-elect Hoover leaves Ecuador for Peru landing at Callao aboard the Cleveland. He is greeted by Ecuador's President Ayora, who praises reforms and favorable U.S. relations. Ayora notes Ecuador's shift to a gold basis with a central bank and social welfare initiatives.
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Cos
Maryland
Callao
Peru
Dee
Herbert Hoover
Ecuador
Cleveland
Guayaquil
Ayora
Hoover
United States
South America
Neander
Guaya"quil
Vyree 6
Republic
Vagara
United States Federal Reserve Pank
King George Sickening Illness Deepens Public Anxiety
London reports King George's illness worsened over the weekend with oxygen therapy used. Doctors Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn said the king showed slight improvement but the nation remained anxious about his heart and life. Extraneous details note physicians’ visits to Buckingham Palace and public reaction in the capital.
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London
Lord Dawson of
Penn
George
Buckingham
Buckingham Place
Stanley Hewett
Val Daweon
Mays Names Deputies for County Sheriff Office
Sheriff elect William J. Mays today announced deputies and assistants at the regular county court meeting. Charles Payne returns to prior duties, with Robert Travis named as outside deputy. Miss Mary Mays will serve as bookkeeper and assist in treasury work. Continuea on Page Seven.
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William J. Mays
Charles
Payne
Mays
Willi
Sheriftcleen
Payne Susceeda
Hayward Newton
Robert
Bob’ Travis
Thornton
Travie
Taylor Equptions
Travis
A. R.bolyard
Mary Mays
Baron Tennyson Dies at Island Home on Isle of Wight
Baron Tennyson, son of poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, died at his Isle of Wight home. He had served as deputy governor of the island since 1913 and was governor general of Australia in 1902 to 1904. He authored Tennyson and his Friends and Poems by Two Brothers.
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Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Mathew Patterson
Philadelphia
William B. Smith
Samuel J. Grenet
Pittsburgh
Dashwater
Isle of Wight
England
Baron Tennyson
Alfred Lord Tennyson
Baron ‘Tennyson
Australia
Tennyson
Quake Claims Dead in Chile and Across Regions
Reports from Santiago Chile detail a devastating earthquake that struck 150 miles south of the capital, hitting Talca an industrial city of 86000 population. Casualties were tallied across Chillan Teniente Mine Pelequen Santa Cruz Concepcion Rancagua Curico and San Vicente with hundreds injured and widespread destruction. Relief efforts led by President Ibanez and Minister Blanchet included Red Cross aid, military restrictions on looting, and rapid hospital and shelter deployment.
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Santiago
Chile
Ibanez
Tal@a
Talea
Bern
Ilz
Taljee
Blanchempo
Talca
Red Cross
Shigken
Constitution Seta
Chillan
Teniente Mine
Pelequen
Santa Cruz
Concepeton
Rancagua
Se Curico
San Vicente
Ezra Meeker Dies Pioneer Of Far West
Ezra Meeker longtime pioneer of the covered wagon era died in Seattle after months of illness He had been hospitalized in Detroit and returned home eight days before his death He clung to life by sheer willpower in declining health and hoped to reach his approaching 98th birthday with spirits low but steady until a final decline ended his life.
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Seattle
Ezra Meeker
Meeker
Detroit
Fife
Financing of Rail Merger Explained to ICC Hearing
The Chesapeake and Ohio's plan to acquire Pere Marquette details financial phases and director actions. S. Sikes and C and O executives testified on stock payments of 183.93 per Pere Marquette share and C O stock at 100 per share to raise funds. Marshall estimated Pere Marquette shares worth 124.23, based on earnings, assets, and prospective value beyond current terms.
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Washington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Pere Marquette
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. Treyatt
E. M. Thomas
S. Sikes
H. W. Anderson
Chesapeake and Ohio
Erie
Virginia
Thansportation
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pendia
Nickel Plate Railroad
Commission
Chesapeake & Ohio Power
RS. Marshall
Leadville Under Federal Probe Over Prohibition
Leadville Colorado faces a federal investigation as a Pueblo grand jury subpoenas nearly all city officials and saloon owners to testify on Volstead Act violations. Officials were absent amid anticipated indictments as investigators allege 68 saloons operated since 1916. Continued on page seven.
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Leadville
Colo
Cloud City
Pueblo
United States
Monongahela River Funding Sought in 1920 Budget
Washington reports the Ohio river improvement program requires 3.4 million dollars for the year ending June 30, 1920. Major General Edgar Jadwin submits estimates to Congress, with 1.5 million for the Monongahela river and 1.304 million for the Allegheny river.
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Washington
Ohio River
Edgar Jadwin
Congress
Monongahela River
Allegheny
One Dead in Accident at Flemington
Earl Reed aged 15 of Flemington died instantly when his Ford was struck by a westbound freight train at Flemington crossing. Raymond Tall 17 of Simpson was seriously injured. The car, borrowed from owner Freda Fush, was driven onto the tracks despite red warning lights. Witnesses say the engine was visible and the crossing signals flashed. The vehicle was carried down Conunren.
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Flemington
Earl Reed
Lily
Raymond Tall
Simpson
Freda Fush
Conunren
Jurors Probe Murder of Arnold Rothstein
New York December 8 The grand jury continues probing the Rothstein murder. District Attorney Jon H. Banton focuses on documents removed from Rothstein’s safe deposit boxes and home, linking to high place figures through circumstantial evidence.
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New York
Arnold Rothstein
Jonb H. Banton
Rothstein
Banton
Yey
Poe
Congress Opens Busy Session With Farm Relief In Focus
Washington dispatch notes Congress convenes after recess for three months, with Hoover promising farm relief if needed. House and Senate organize under Vice President Dawes and Speaker Longworth as Coolidge’s annual message looms. Divisions over farm relief and tariff loom, while party lines blur amid post-campaign mood.
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James L. Williams
Washington
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Dawes
Longworth
Coolidge
Senate
House
Norris
Borah
Smith
Hoover
Simm North Garolin
Robinsonh
Coolidge Congress
Wildlife League Meeting At Hotel Grafton
Wild Life League holds a meeting at Hotel Grafton on Tuesday December 4 at 5 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Delegates will be chosen to attend the Parkersburg convention on December 10 and 11, plus other business.
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Wild Life League
Hotel Grafton
Parkersburg
Algo
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