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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1913

Page

2

National Committee Rules on Delegates and Special Convention

The Republican National Committee reports its view that it cannot alter national convention representation. It holds power to set delegate selection by state laws, calls for a future special convention if needed, and outlines a proposed call including delegates at large, from districts, and from territories, with adherence to state laws and official rules.

Columbia Associated Press Detroit Mich Republican National Committee National Committee Charles B Warren Fetroit Exc Ite Tbe Hepublica Washington Congress Mir. Warren United States Great Britain Hague North Atlantic Wegey 1 Jonas Jas. R. Mann Ilinois James A. Powlés Tennessee Wm. Marshall Bullitt New York Roy C. West Sherman Granger Ohio Mr. Warren District of Columbia Wnd Nations Committee Syag Ub Convention Omina Hawai Alaska Porto Rico Philippine Islands Republican State Committee

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Grafton Readers

Week after week readers in Grafton share testimonials on Doan's Kidney Pills easing backache kidney and urinary disorders. Mrs Frank Castle reports relief after using them bought at Union Drug Co. The ad cites 30,000 Americans publicly endorsing Doan's and urges sufferers to try them first. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Grafton Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Pardoned convict parson Graham planned Columbus refuge

Rev. James A. Graham 67 of Union district was pardoned from the West Virginia penitentiary by Gov. Hatfield and will go to the Maude Ballington Booth Refuge Home in Columbus Ohio. He was repeatedly convicted for horse stealing, with a life sentence under the habitual criminal act, after prior terms in 1897 1898 and 1901.

Fairmont James HH. Graham Union District West Virginia Hatfield Columbus Ohio Maude Ballington Booth Pocahontas County Mineral County Dawson Wood County Graham Marion County Moundsville Jas. A. Graham Ufe Jook

Denham Postmaster Fight Draws West Virginia Attention

Clarksburg observers watch as Senate fails to confirm J Carl Vance nomination for postmaster. Local politics center on Denham's removal amid charges seen as political. Major Neely may wait through next term. Denham likely to stay, with other WV offices also in play as vacancy strategy unfolds.

Clarksburg W. Va United States Senate J. Carl Vance Wilson John W. Davis West Virginia Wheeling Moundsville Fairmont Weston M. M. Neely Marcel Major Neely Harrison Stroue Hancork Ohio Marshall Wetve Marion Rison Lewis T Neely Iso Demessie Monntevilt Soaemeny Darksburg Clarkshurs Sears Benham Wheelsing Amde Washington Gof Sherman C. Denham Senate Davis Vance Densham Lewis Nedly Denham P. M William E. Chilton Charleston Goff Marton C. W. Watson Watson Congo Monongahela Traction Company Oace Vace William Howard Taft

Commence Bridge Work at Pottery Site

Excavation for the swinging foot bridge at the pottery site near Grafton Park has begun. Bids on the bridge were deemed unreasonably high, so the commission plans to undertake the project under Engineer Lewis, with lumber figures received and concrete form work soon to start.

Grafton Park Commie Lewis

Legislation by Caucus Must Go Cumming Warn

Senator Cummins charged Democrats with near conspiracy as caucus action on the currency bill opened the Senate session. He said the bill had been considered and passed elsewhere and warned there would be no real debate. He doubted the people would tolerate such caucus driven legislation for long.

Associated Press Washington Cummins Senate

Judge Maxwell Gives Decision In Injunction

Daily Sentinel reports Judge Maxwell Yeate delivered the injunction ruling in Har county involving the Elks lodge in Grafton. The case moved through multiple courts after Grafton voted dry, with arrests at the Elk home and fines in Mayor's court before final review in the circuit courts.

Taylor County Court Fortney Meresmith Marton County Court Tayor Harrison Court Taylor County Lise Grafton Elks

Brakeman Hurt in Box Car Fall

Daily Sentinel reports Peters, a well known yard brakeman, fell from a box car in the B. and O. yards while switching last evening near 10 o clock. He suffered injuries to his shoulder and head but is not thought seriously hurt. He was taken to his First Ward home for treatment and will be off duty for several weeks.

Daily Sentinel Peters B. & O. Yards Peter

New York Chef Fined for Immigration Violation at Ritz Carlton

In New York on December 4, Joam M, head chef at the Ritz Carlton, was fined 3000 dollars for immigration law violations. He pleaded for leniency, citing his standing as a chef and singer. The report also mentions McGrail and Joe Gill in related union affairs and a local bandit note from Clarksburg Telegram.

Cher New York Joam M Ritz-Carlton Contra France Milton Thier

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