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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

7

Auto Crash on Pruntytown Road Near Fatter Man Bridge

A serious accident occurred on the newly moved Pruntytown Road west of the Fatter man bridge this morning. An Overland Country club car driven by Presley Hinms, with William as superintendent and passengers Knotts and Wiltfords, left the embankment and overturned multiple times ending on the river bank. Knotts sustained cuts and bruises and other injuries, while Hinms and Wiltford suffered various injuries and the wreckage blocked the roadway.

Mont Titple Fatterman Bridge Overland Country Club William Meryladd Presley Wi Pruntytown John Knotts Bigs Wendel Wiltfords Knotts Badus Beides Williéma Litevite Dir Chofail

Organizers Move to Unionize Steel Mills in Pittsburgh

Secretaries and field organizers under the AFL national committee worked in Pittsburgh to plan for unionizing the steel trades. The effort follows a statement by the committee at the strike’s formal end, with no statement to be issued until the meeting concludes, likely tomorrow.

Pittsburgh Jah American Federation of Labor Intestebl Etrike

Consuls Tighten Controls on Passports in Naples

In Naples and Italy, consuls enforce strict passport rules amid emigration to the United States. About 20 Italians and others detained face scrutiny. applicants must show no pending charges and court certificates. Officials deny doubtful cases, with consulates reporting high passport revenue as fees rise.

Naples Jen Russia United States America

Order of Camels plans to use politics to fight prohibition

Claude R. Diggle, Bravd heoratary of the Order of Camels, says the anti prohibitionists will employ the Wilwack method to revoke prohibition. The national group formed to set prohibition plans to adapt strategies for political action.

Claude R. Diggle Bravd Heoratary The Order of Camels

Political conference remarks cited by Mr Ditgic

A fragment quotes Mr Ditgic predicting summer national conventions for the Republican and Democratic parties amid party politics. The text is incomplete but indicates a discussion of forthcoming party gatherings and political alignment.

Mr. Ditgic

Clash of Authority Between Justices In Court

A court report details a clash of authority between Justices as Peter Gank faced arrest on a boy assault charge. Warrant issued by Justice McCagferty led to arrest by Constable Handley, with subsequent hearings before Justices Carton and Moore Calerty. Fines levied total 15 dollars, and a later appeal to Judge Fortney followed. Witnesses included W. P. Samples for the prosecution. defense counsel absent at times.

J. McCagferty Peter Gank T. Handley Justee J. A. Carton Ife Gouin’ Tie Hendley Lfkewise Bit Tystree Calerty

Train Derailment Kills One in West Liverpool Crash

West Liverpool Ohio January 20 a Pittsburgh to Chicago flier derailed near New Waterford after an unusually heavy rain. One person, Joseph Lower of Fort Wayne Indiana, was killed and seven others injured as six cars toppled from the track. A sleeper diner and former car stayed on rails while two engines left the rails, wrecking the road and tearing down wires. First aid was given on board and help was summoned to the telegraph office.

West Liverpool Ohio Pittsburgh Chicago New Waterford Joseph Lower Fort Wayne Ind Pittsburg Fort A Wayne East Liverpool Atount

U S Envoy Fosdick Resigns from League of Nations Post

Under secretary general Fosdick announces resignation from the American delegation to the League of Nations amid uncertainty over the body's status as a lasting international body. He notes embarrassment and reluctance to abandon colleagues, sending a formal note to Secretary General Drummond.

Washington Fosdick Tage of Natous League United States Mir. Fossick Eric Drummond Ince Amarici Cours Thom

Withdrawal from official connections cited in health project dispute

A speech reflects on ongoing humanitarian health projects and the decision to withdraw from official connections with a political entity. The speaker, identifying as American, notes scrutiny of past investigations and mentions Fosdick and Mayor Gaynor era attention.

Fosdick New York Mapor Gaynor Munte Pal Firhees

Embassies Oppose 10 Exchange Plan Amid Russian Debate

Washington reports indicate officials question a Paris plan to link a Soviet exchange scheme with Western ententes. The Russian embassy and Senate appointees say they seek full information and caution before any step. Observers warn the move could aid Soviet distribution to its own supporters and hinder restoration efforts in Russia.

Washington Paris Mbissay Ita Eleménta Russia jWnréta Ententa Nowers Ani Cement Sane

Allied demand for ex Kaiser exiled Dutch stance

Paris June 46 Baron von Leisner says Allied push to extradite ex Kaiser is unlikely to force Netherlands to surrender the former ruler. He argues Dutch constitution and existing treaties block extradition and notes world sentiment favors peace over vengeance despite calls to try German subjects for wartime abuses.

Paris Fevor William Hést Baron von Leisner Germany Bérd Tam Germain Pédea Frondua Itty

Unclear text from Allied demands on exile figure

Fragmentary report notes the transfer of authority to Allied powers under Article 227 of a treaty and a Dutch foreign office response. It mentions high officials and requests for extradition of a former emperor, with actions anticipated soon in a transformed political context.

Thich Dilel Apon Halistid Wiltain

Banquet Plans and Civic Aims of Local Businessmen

Twentyone business men attended a Monday luncheon at the Hotel Blen Avow with a fine dinner. The session saw a housing committee report favoring a loan association to fund owner built homes and plans to organize similar entities locally. A banquet date was set for February 10, with a committee to invite a civic efficiency expert and possibly John Barton Payne as speaker. Memorial day observances were also discussed with a separate committee.

Blen William Morgen Ar- Poltumoent Business Men‘s Association B. W. Auvil H. M. Murray Harry Friedman John Barton Payne United States ‘Fiect Corporation Taylor County Jondeavor Grafton Apo Tuedday Bairmen Grand Army Veteros B. W. Parmer O. E. Wyckoff West Virginia Fairmont Times Times Office Graftod Pittsburgh Uie Cbeckpaake & Potomac ‘Telephone Company

Fairmont White Slave Case Moves to Martinsburg

Parkersburg dispatches report a federal court progression in a white slavery case involving Charla Spatafore and Arine B Casale, detailing indictments and transfer to Martinsburg. The narrative mentions allied actions and a separate court filing related to the embargo era.

Fairmont Martinsburg Parkersburg Charla Spatafore Arine B Casale Indietede White Martinsbur HAGCE Faderml Halldad Sury Willlsmire Netherlands Alberta Manon

Prince Albert tobacco praised for flavor and ease of use

The ad extols Prince Albert tobacco as delightful to roll and smoke in pipes or cigarettes, claiming superior flavor and coolness. It touts a patented process that removes bite and parch, and asserts strong brand loyalty with a cavalier tone.

P. A Princé Albert Pou Aveny P.A Pring Albert Prince Albert Indoliedport

Deportees Welcomed by Countrymen in Bolshevik Russia

A large crowd greeted deportees Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman at Tervoki Finland as they entered Soviet Russia after leaving the United States. M. Zoriets of the all Soviet executive committee arranged talks with Bolshevik officials. The reception featured white flags, cheers, and a brief conference, with the group traveling through heavy snow toward Terijoki. Goldman and Berkman, in suit cases, spoke of continuing their writing and hoped to return to the United States one day.

Tervoki Finland Rosalams Tomn United States Thts Alexander Berkman Umma Goldman M. ‘Zoriets Berkman Bolshevik Russia Russia Zorn Madidanke Gorky Italy Cuttin Toneh Stedam Belskevik Suimmonell Petrograd Terlioki Corjog Borkeian Kolebyk Siberia Fysterbak Mma Goldman Serkman Milas Rueela Atoryen

Indications of Local Visits and Job Change

PME Ditkisiger attended Independence Saturday visiting Miss Hictilee Ford of Grafton and her parent. DLP Hines visited J. T. Davis's home one evening last week to discuss business. G W Davis accepted a position with Pyramid Coal Company near Harding.

Ditkisiger St Independence Busineda Hictilee Ford Grafton Wat Hines Hama J.T

New York Assembly Trial Committee Proceedings

Albany report describes a January trial session of the Assembly Judiciary Committee as it confronted five indicted sock protesters linked to the War Association. Charles Hughes urged public interest grounds while defense claims accused defendants belonged to a party that favors wholesale destruction of government. The proceedings touched on mobilization, force, and alleged actions by the defendants.

Albany Hesembly Judiciary Hare Telly New York Cite! War Association Charles Hughes Martin Reddy

Gas rate increase ordered by public service commission

The Public Service Commission ordered a rate increase for Huntington Gay and Development Company for domestic and individual consumers in Huntington and vicinity. Rates take effect January 16, with 2 cents for the first 100,000 cubic feet, 19 cents for the next 100,000, 15 cents for the next 700,000, and 26 cents beyond 1,000,000 cubic feet, plus a discount for prompt payment.

Charleston Public’ Service Commission Huntington Gay and ‘Development Company Huntington Fas Company

Children to be Told by Erection of New Chimes

New York report says a penny toward the election fund will fund a set of “WV children” to line the daily reminder of sacrifice by Allied nations in the war. The effort aims to honor fallen mothers and rally support through the Volk victory chimes and related associations.

CHR New York America

Revente Men toge Wal in Aratich Por Whirri New York

A garbled early report from New York describes a noon event with men aboard a vessel near Brooklyn on a speculative cargo believed to contain Hykon. The fragment hints at shipping activity and a water issue but lacks clear details or names.

Aratich New York Bowrd de Spangweater Cabo Menor Erle Hasly Brooklyn

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