Hoover Target for Attack by Senator Reed
Senator Reed of Missouri launched a vigorous Senate attack accusing Herbert Hoover of acting as a key link to the British government during negotiations before U S entry into the war. He charged Hoover spent his life in British service and would surrender U S sovereignty to Britain if the League of Nations formed yet a British dominated order.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Colonel Howes
United States
Reed
Democrat
Missouri
Senate
Aa Hoover
Hoover
Senator Reed
League of Nations
New York Heiress Swindlers Recycle Old Scam
Police began a new push against a long running swindle that sought to convince thousands nationwide they are heirs to Amelicans and other New York land. The scheme cites the Woolworth Building Trinity Church and Wall Street estates to claim inheritances and legal expense fees.
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Swindlers
Anneke Jans
Trinity Church
District Attorney's Office
Grafton Girl Weds Armless Man in Cumberland
A Philadelphia paper datelined Cumberland reports George Shire, 21, a Frostburg labor foreman, applied in circuit court for a marriage license to wed Miss Mary Bramrick, 21, of Grafton, W Va. Shire, who lost both arms in the Argonne forest battle, signed the application with his teeth and can write, read, and feed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cumberland
George Shire
Frostburg
Mary Bramrick
Grafton
W. Va
Shire
Argonne Forest
Kansas Miners Strike Over Industrial Court Law
Pittsburg Kansas miners walk out in protest after passage of the industrial relations court bill. Four hundred miners idle at Western Coal and Mining in Franklin and Wear Coal at Dunkirk as state prepares for an immediate test of the new court now legally established by official publication. Governor Allen meets with court members to determine necessary action.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas
Western Coal & Mining Compa
Franklin
Wear Coal Company
Dunkirk
Topaka
Allen
Evangelist and mayor clash in Clarksburg revival aftermath
In Clarksburg the revival led by Prof Harry Maxwell ended with a dispute as Mayor Joe Craddock sought a statement about an insult case. Maxwell refused to retract charges against the city administration, guided by counsel. Church leaders arranged legal representation and the two sides met briefly at the police station and hotel without resolution. Maxwell received $65 as compensation.
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Clarksburg
Harry Muswell
M. E
Maxwell
Joe Craddock
Qurins
Estimable Lady Dies After Stroke at Home
Mrs. Anna Konrad Stolztafels, wife of August Stolzenfiele, died Saturday afternoon at four o'clock at her Lincoln street home after a sudden stroke. She leaves her husband and six young children, four girls and two boys, the eldest fourteen and the youngest ten months. Formerly Miss Anna Konrad of Altoona, Pa, she moved with her husband to Gratton long ago and was highly regarded. Funeral at 2:30 Tuesday at home on Last Lincoln street, Rev. Theodore Crickenberger of St. Pauls Lutheran officiating, with interment in Bluemont cemetery. relatives from distant towns expected.
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Anna Konrad Stolztafels
August Stolzenfele
Lincoln Street
Chi'jiren
Theib
Yal i
Anna Konrad
Altoona
Gratton
Theodore Crickenberger
St. Paul's Lutheran
Bluemont Cemetery
Funeral for Dr Lynch Held in Newburg
John Lynch known as Doctor Lynch was found dead in his Clarksburg home on Friday evening. The Newburg funeral, his former home, took place Sunday afternoon as his two marriages produced several children. He previously worked for Hazel Atlas Glass Company in Clarksburg and had recently moved to pursue a painting contract. Death is reported as natural causes. He had earlier lived in Newbury and Grafton and was once a printer and medical student.
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John Lynch
Lynch
Clarksburg
Newburg
Theodore Lynch
Grafton
Newhart
Newbury
Pearl Bonner
Samuel Bonner
Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
Gratton
Hazel Atlas
Committee to Investigate Nitro Graft Opens in Charleston
A congressional sub committee led by Representative Graham of Iowa began hearings in Charleston, examining the Nitro powder plant project. Testimony focused on the Nitro water works, costs allegedly excessive, and use of wooden pipes as unsatisfactory. About thirty witnesses were summoned to testify.
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Charleston
W. Va
Representative Graham
Mnois
Tod Ay
W. W. Graham
Americans held by Bolsheviks in Far Siberia report
Garbled telegram relays claim that Colonel Blunt, seven American engineers, and Red Cross members with a Polish unit were captured by Bolshevik forces near Chita and Krasnoyarsk as Czechs fight a rear guard action. note on Trans-Siberian route and waning Bolshevik control.
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Chita
Siberia
Mon
Harbin
Manchuria
Tucson
Associated Press
Colonel Blunt
Mias Ford
Charette
American Red Cross
Bolsheyik
Mr. Ray
Luehinskayd
Blunt Officer Linked Amid Bolshevik Reports
An American officer, Major Wilfrid M. Blunt, then stationed at Fort Celethorpe Georgia, is named in a wartime directory. A Bolshevik wireless in London dated January 13 claimed 17 Polish legionnaires and 70,000 rifles were captured in Krasnoyarsk region. A Harbin report dated January 20 notes an unconfirmed claim of a Polish division destruction near Krasnoyarsk.
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Blunt
Wilfrid M. Blunt
Fort Celethorpe
Georgia
London
Krasnoyarsk
London Daily Mail
Harbin
Krastoyarsk
Siberia
Funeral of Sarah A. Swaim Held Today
The funeral for Mrs. Sarah A. Swaim of Grafton was held today at the First Baptist Church, with son Duard Swaim in Baltimore and late husband William D. Swaim noted as a prior city businessman. She died in Baltimore after a kidney illness at age 79, and was interred at Bluemont Cemetery beside her late companion.
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Sarah A. Swaim
Newburg Girls Defeat Tunnelton 29 to 12 in Local Game
Newburg high school girls topped Tunnelton 29 to 12 Saturday night before a large crowd at the local gym. Rogers and Lanham starred for Newburg, with Bonafield excelling for Tunnelton. The win follows a 13 to 9 victory at Bowlesbury the night before, as Newburg shows a strong defense and sharp teamwork.
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Newburg
Tunnelton
Rogers
Lanham
Bonafield
Newbury Girls
Bowlesbury
Newburg Rogers
Masnittona
Wa Combs
Lanham Parrack
Brwck O'Haver
Moonshiners in Mountains Fight Prohibition Raid
Charleston West Virginia January reports detail Moonshine production in Southern West Virginia near Panther Creek McDowell County drawing a strong probe by prohibition commissioner Hallahan and deputies. Shootouts have occurred with two men Preston Mullens and deputy sheriff Julie D Kennedy dead in the crackdown on moonshine networks drawing in manufacturers from Buchanan County Virginia and the rugged valleys used for sugar cane and operations. Local social notes mention residents visiting Grafton and Fairmont, with school officials and town activity noted amid the crackdown.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Halla~han
Preston Mullens
Julie D.kennedy
Panther Creek
McDowell County
Virginia
Hallahan
Bheen
Buchanan County
Jenner
Maple Run Local News Summary Note on Illness and Visits
John Runner of Maple Run remains very ill after several months. Grat ton residents Mr and Mrs Ola DeMogs visited his brother Justice Dextoss. Todd Hamilton and Mrs Mary Phillips called on business in Grafton yesterday. Wdtrs Albert Hebb of Evansettle also mentioned.
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John Runner
Ola DeMogs
Gratton
Justice Dextoss
Todd Hamilton
Mary Phillips
Grafton
Wdtrs
Albert Hebb
Evansettle
Local Social Notes From Pruntytown And Nearby
Clifford Mastes of Mannington visited 8 Dancer and family for several days. Frank Kunst of Morgantown and Mrs H Flesher and son Harry Edgar returned from Baltimore where the son was treated and improved. Guy Richardson on the sick list. Myrtle Utt spent Sunday in Clarksburg. Thomas Utt and Ralph Patterson visited Fairmont. Martha Scranage visiting daughter Mrs Carl Evans. Merle Evans Ill but improving. Pauline Savanage left after a pleasant visit. Edgar Rector sick for several days. F C Alcon confined by illness. Junior Dancer recovering from chicken pox. Mr and Mrs Herman Kester spent Sunday in the country. Mary Seranage at high school spent weekend at home. I C C F lodge supper drew a large crowd. Frank Woodward of Fairmont a Sunday visitor. John Kemble of Akron, Ohio, expected home Sunday.
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Clifford Mastes
Mannington
Frank Kunst
Morgantown
H. Flesher
Harry Edgar
Baltimore
Guy Richardson
Myrtle Utt
Clarksburg
Thomas Utt
Ralph Patterson
Pairmont
Martha Scranage
Mary Seranage
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Frank Woodward
Fairmont
John Kemble
Akron
Ohio
Canines and Car End West Side Fight Spectacle
A fight between two dogs drew a crowd on the west side when a street car arrived and fatally struck both dogs, ending the scene immediately. Authorities investigated the incident as a street-vehicle accident that halted the spectacle.
Local Battle with Trapped Animals Ends in Tragedy
Two animals fought over a hold and refused to yield, resulting in fatal injuries for both and immediate deaths for each animal. The incident underscores dangers in confined animal confrontations and prompts calls for safety reviews.
Navy awards honor twelve enlisted men in war effort
Secretary Daniels released a letter to Senator Hale detailing two lists of naval awards to enlisted men. Twelve Distinguished Service Medals and 144 Navy Crosses were awarded without the standard board, with plans to ship officers’ awards after a board review. Citations note sailors on ships, a hospital unit, and service in the war zone.
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Washington
Daniels
Hale
Sena
Secretor
Board of Awards
Naval Service
Mr. Daniels
Smd
Het
Naval Hospital
Renee Brigade
France
Canned corn sickness kills child in Pittsburgh area
Hermen Nestman a draughtsman from McMurray Washington county Pa and his family fell ill last night after eating canned corn Taida their four year old daughter died early today Mr and Mrs Nestman and their son Wolfe age nine were brought to a hospital where doctors said the child would not survive and the parents showed serious but not immediate danger to health
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Pittsburgh
Hermen Nestman
McMurray
Washington County
Nestman
Wolfe
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