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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1920

Page

4

Sentinels Reluctant View on Treaty and Governance

A long clipped editorial from the Hereton Sentinel debates President Wilson and the Treaty ratification. It critiques Bryan's stance, calls for strong government action against alien threats, and argues for self defense and adherence to majority rule in Senate decisions.

Pittsburgh Gazette Times William — J. Bryan Washington Wilson Europe Behénic Germany Gscomft Bryan Senate Paris Ratrom Harvey

Bryan and railways in the 1960 campaign

In the fall of 1960 Bryan faced sharp criticism for a past suggestion that railroads be publicly owned or managed by government officials. He clarified his stance, denying unequivocal support for government ownership and saying discussion would occur if public supervision proved insufficient.

Bryan Madison Square Garden Coun Ity Treathless Atention William Jennings Bryan New York World Philadelphia Ledger New York Journal of Commerce

Baltimore Smallpox Infections Spread Through Railroad Officer Cases

The article notes two smallpox cases linked to railroad workers with W A Coffman a West Side conductor and his illness after attending a Baltimore meeting. Coffman’s home at 612 Gay Street remains under quarantine as he recovers. A Scarlet fever case involves six year old Margaret Clark of West Knotts Avenue, with doctor Lanham aiding diagnostics.

W. A. Coffman West Side Baltimore Lanham M. Coffman Mar Garet Clark Clark West Knotts Avenue

Court session calls dockets and sets trial dates

Dockets were called in court with long term plans as the morning session focused on criminal and civil calendars and fixing trial dates. Few cases were ready for trial, indictments from the grand jury could prompt immediate trials, and the grand jury continued testimony with a report possible tonight.

Feu Dacola Lake C. Workman Simpson Mike Kirzyonski P. H. Gank Ira J. Crey James F. Breedlove

Locals Train for Affair to Meet Visitors

Locals prepare to confront the Visitors in camp after a prior defeat by Morgan town strengthens their resolve. The year also features the opening of girls basketball season with the High School team ready to showcase real play. Watch the Sentinel for game announcements as the Strand offers matinee for ladies and evening show for women over sixteen.

Morgantown Buckhannon The Sentinel Mery Strong Strand

Gems Valued Near Five Thousand Stolen on Pullman

January 14 theft on a Cincinnati to Pittsburgh Pullman berth reported by Geo. C. Shays, VP of the Acakinney Co. of Cincinnati. Jewelry and $150 wallet disappeared from Shays’s berth. a man with a similar satchel seen leaving at Denniston, Ohio. Detectives suspect a Mexican suspect. another passenger’s suitcase with valuables was also taken.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati John McCullough Geo. C. Shays 2. 1 Acakinney Co Shay Shays

Wheeling Bishop to Attend Ceremonies in Rome

Wheeling, W. Va. Jan. Right Rev. H. J. Donahue bishop of Wheeling confirms he will join several American bishops in Rome for the Joan of Arc consecration ceremonies to be held in May. Cardinal Mercier of Belgium reportedly requested Donahue’s inclusion during his recent U.S. visit.

Wheeling Rome W. Va H. J. Donahue Cctholic Cardinal Mercier Belgium United States Donghne

Meetings Continue at Andrew's M B Church This Week

The special meeting at Andrew's M B Church will run all week with services nightly at 7:20. Last night drew a five audience and a splendid service, as the choir led by Mrs Florence Wilkinson and assisted by the young people provided singing. Several seek church membership while a few express desire to live a better life. officials and members urged to attend every night.

Andrew's M. B Florence Wilkinson

Two Smallpox Cases Reported In City

Two cases of smallpox are confirmed by Dr. T F Lantram health officer. Clarence Leith on Beech Street is ill and quarantined at home. Mrs Leith says they recently traveled from Cincinnati by sleeping car two weeks ago, source details unclear.

T. F. Lantram Clarence Leith West Side Beech Street Lanham

Grafton High to Meet Buckhannon Friday Evening

Grafton High School faces Buckhannon in a Friday night basketball game billed as the season’s marquee event. Buckhannon, two-time runner up in recent tournaments, beat Elkins by 10 points. Grafton hopes to add a strong upset at home as Buckhannon’s strength is noted but not unbeatable.

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The Revelations of a Wife opens at Strand Theatre

The Revelations of a Wife, a sensational mystery play, debuts at the Strand Theatre with a matinee and night show on Wednesday January 24. The production promises mystery, pathos, and comedy, aiming to refresh audiences tired of repetitive dramas.

Strand Theatre

Farmers Withholding Wheat Ties to Higher Bread Prices

Jan 14 report notes withholding of wheat by farmers cited by Bernard J. Rothwell, former Boston chamber of commerce president, as a key factor in bread costs. He told the state commission on the necessaries of life that crops and export figures suggest farmers may hold wheat until the new crop arrives in April.

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Local visitors and departures note in circuit court city

Vernon Fortney of Kingwood arrives to report circuit court proceedings where he serves as official court stenographer. Thomas J. McAvoy leaves for Hot Springs and California after spending winters in Florida and Cuba. Herbert Wolfe of near Simpson visits. Charles Huffman of Akron travels to Hickory South Carolina with wife Enoch Satterfield. Mrs. Enoch Satterfield recovers from surgery at Johns Hopkins. Mrs. Lloyd Atkins returns home after funeral of J. T. Bishop in Fairmont. Anna Barbe departs Pittsburgh after visiting Nora Bishop and Edna Maloney in Grafton for a sudden death in Fair Kane.

Vernon Fortney Kingwood Thomas J. McAvoy Hot Springs Arko California Tue Jeffle Coast McAvoy Florida Cuba Herbert Wolfe Simpson Charles Hufman Akron J.D. Huffman Addison Street Hickory South Carolina Enoch K. Sattereld Weat Wilford Street Nora Bishop Edna Maloney Pittsburgh Fair Kane B. T. Bishop Grafton

Indiana governor calls special session to ratify federal amendment

Governor Goodrich ordered a special session of the Indiana legislature for Friday to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. In Indianapolis on January 14, the announcement highlighted the ratification move. Dorothy Carroll of Addison Street visits the home of her sister Mia, while H. A. Benedict at Divers Tucker County appears in the report.

Indianapolis Ind Goodrich Indiana Dorothy Carroll Addison Street Mia H. A. Benedict Dievis Tucker County

Cornwell Rips Radicals at Farmer Meet

Morgantown January 12 Governor John J. Cornwell addressed a large audience of farmers and townspeople at Commencement Hall urging farmers to educate themselves on national issues and to stand firm against unbalancing forces. He attacked Plumbs plan and warned against party politics in favor of honest work and wages.

Morgantown John J. Cornwell Commencement Hall West Virginia Cornwell Plumb Washington Jin

Treveal Sinks in Violent Channel Storm Off Weymouth

In a ferocious gale off Weymouth England, the British steamer Treveal bound Calcutta to Dundee wrecked on Kimmer Edge Rock near St Albans head. Thirty five of forty two crew members drowned after two lifeboats were swamped and rescue attempts failed. The captain also perished as the vessel broke in two late Friday night.

Weymouth England Kimmer Edge Rock St. Albans Head Calcutta Dundee Jout Treveal Coast Guard Hain Steamship Company

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