Razing of Landmark at St Johns and Main Spurs Old Grafton Tales
The demolition at St John and Main streets by Joseph Cohen to clear space for a Cohen Building stirs memories of Grafton’s early days. Elders recall Pollock's Hall, the Grafton Sentinel on the second floor, and the old corner as a social heart with bands, ships of the era, and notable figures like James Blaine addressing crowds from a Mahshaw Corner box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns and
Main
Cohen
St. John and
Main Streets
Josph Cohen
Grafton
George R. Blaney
the Sentinel
Pollock
Wheel Ing
Sto Ie
Wilson
American Red Cross
Washington
Democratic
Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Manshaw Coriner
Capt. Flanagan
Masonic
St. John Street
Charles Stolzenfels
John Doonan
Shakespeare Hall Company
Mr. Blaney
John T. McGraw
Wm.Jennings
Charlie Childers
John Gilligan
John L .Hechmer
Win
Jennings
John Moran
Lloyd Lindsay
Maine
Bridge Streets
Janey
Wilford
St. John Streets
O'Leary
Blant
Ies
Old Ironsides to Be Restored by Descendants
Descendants of officers and sailors who served on the Constitution plan to raise 12000 for a new mainmast and rigging as part of a 500000 fund to restore the historic frigate now moored in the Boston Navy Yard. Commander Arthur Hoff organizes a contact network and aims to form a society and register of descendants.
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Boston Navy Yard
Arthur Bainbridge Hoff
William Bainbridge
Java
South America
Isaac Hull
Stephen Decatur
Edward Preble
Charles Stewart
Samuel Nicholson
Thomas E| Donough
Lake Champlain
David A. Farragut
George Dewey
Charles B. Clarke
Hoff
Third Naval District
South and
Whitehall Streets
New York City
Old Master Day Revival Set For July Fourth
Independence Day in 1925 is declared Defense Test Day by the West Virginia Defense Test Committee. The program aims to inform citizens about national defense policies and to show Army organization for emergencies, with local committees and a countywide volunteer muster for men ages 18 to 25. Captain Eugene Kirsting leads enrollment. blanks are available at Union Drug Store and Grafton Drug and Chemical.
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Defense Test Committee of
West Virginia
United States
Congress
Gore
Taylor County
Eugene Kirsting
C. W. Burke
Smith Stinger
Perry H. Grimm
Reserve Corps
United States Army
Union Drug
Grafton Drug and Chemical Company
Kanawha
General strike call planned for West Virginia miners
West Virginia miners could see a state wide strike as Percy Tetlow acting president of district 17 United Mine Workers and Van A Bittner northern coal fields chief discussed a possible call. Arrangements were explored for leaders to meet in Philadelphia with International President John L Lewis to draft the statewide strike order. Tetlow denied rumors of diverting resources from Kanawha to the northern field and said the plan targets a living wage with no pause until secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Percy Tetlow
District 17
United Mine Workers
van A. Bittner
Wetlow
Bittner
Pallmont
Mr. Tetlow
Confederate Veteran Reveals Staunton Cannon Secret
An eighty-five year old Confederate veteran from Staunton recounts a Christmas 1862 cannon firing in Staunton. He says he and two others loaded a powder keg into a brass cannon, causing torn windows and a wounded man’s death, with two suspects later released after an alibi emerged. The story ties to Imboden and Berry relatives and to scenes at the Soldiers' Home in RichMond. The veteran plans to attend a July 4 celebration at the Richmond Soldiers’ Home, expected to draw thousands of veterans and many from other wars.
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Clarksburg
Staunton
Sir Jacob Heater
Ranboden
Berry
Takdolph County
W. Va
Richmond
Heater
Imboden
McGuire
Hey
Stonewall Jackson
Lea
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Daughters For the Confederacy
Richmond American Legion Post
President Coolidge Resting Quietly in Swanpscott Massachusetts
President Coolidge relaxes at a secluded residence on the north shore of Massachusetts near Swanpscott. Residents report few requests to call at White Court as he plans a summer stay. Cambridge Mayor Quinn meets the president to discuss entertainment plans for his July 3 address there.
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Swanpscott
Mass
President Coolidge
Washington
North Shore
Massachusetts
White Court
Quinn
Cambridge
Coolidge
New England
Ralph H. Bauer
Lynn
Here
Essex County
Republican Club
Senator Butler
Poland Springs
Maine
Whites Court
Proclamation by Governor Gore on Defense Day June 23 1925
Governor Howard M. Gore urges county and city authorities to join the national defense test on July 4 1925 in West Virginia. Citizens are asked to display flags and participate in parades and mass meetings with speakers emphasizing preparedness and peace. Secretary George W. Sharp authenticates in Charleston.
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United States
West Virginia
I. Howard M. Gore
War Department
Congress
National Guard
Orgaulzed
American Legion
Capitol
Charleston
Howard M. Gore
George W. Sharp
Woman Kidnapper Sentenced to 20 to 40 Years
New York on June 26 Mrs. Mary Jones was convicted of kidnapping three year old Rat ronde Von Maluski on March 25 and sentenced to 20 to 40 years at Sing Sing Prison by Judge Celting in general court today. The boy’s fate remains largely unknown as Judy Colling had pressed for information but Jones stayed silent.
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New York
Mary Jones
Rat Ronde von Maluski
Atn Sing Siug
Juaze Celting
Tha Boy
Stil Minalug
Judy Colling
Bankers Back Four-H Club Work In State
Wheeling, June 26. The West Virginia Bakers' association adopted a resolution to donate 2000 dollars in 500 dollar yearly payments to Four-H clubs. Senator Frank B. Wills of Ohio spoke urging tax cuts and rule revisions. Officers to be elected this afternoon, with a banquet at the state fair park tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
West Virginia
Bakers’ Association
Frank FB. Wills
Ohio
Senate
Dawes
State Fair Park
Japan Seiyukai Eyes Close Ties With U S and China
Tokyo June 26 observers call Japan’s politics seething after Gen Tanaka becomes Seiyukai president and fuses Kakusin Club and Chuseikai. Tanaka seeks stronger U S ties and better China relations while Premier Kato faces coalition friction andSeiyukai discontent.
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Tokyo
Baron Tanaka
Seiyukai
Diet
Japan
Gen. Tanaka
Baron Takahashi
Kakusin Club
Chuseikai
Kenseikai
Kato
Seiyuhonto
Seiy
United States
China
America
Coolidge
Gas and Electric Co Earnings Jump in May 1925
Huntington, one 20, (4") Fennings of the Columbia Gas and Electric Company reported May 1925 earnings totaling 2,705,788.61 dollars. This shows an increase of about one million dollars from May 1924. Quarterly dividends of 1.76 dollars on cumulative 7 percent stock were declared, payable in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Columbia Gas and Electric Company
Head Coach Of . Football Goes To Minnesota
Morgantown reports Dr. Clarence W. Spears, West Virginia University head football coach, has virtually accepted Minnesota's offer and plans to report to Minneapolis in September. Friends say he told them but declined public comment until consulting Athletic Director H. A. Stansbury, expected to return soon.
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Morgantown
Clarence W. Spears
West Virginia
I University
University of
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Spears
H. A. Stanebury
College of
M@go
Minn
Hiw
Dartmouth
Rush
Chiéakoy
Virginia
Bean
Bengy
Saimes
Poiula
Dlat
List of scientists to testify for Scopes defense announced
A Dayton list of scientific advisers and witnesses to defend John T. Scopes against the Tennessee evolution ban was announced by Dudley Field Malone. Notables include Henry Fairfield Osborn, Edwin Conklin, Arthur M. Miller, Henry Higgins Lane, Edward L. Tice, J. G. Lipman, Edward J. McNeal, Michael Pupin, Kirkley F. Mather, and Maynard, all active in Christian denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, Tenn
John T. Scopes
Tennessee
Dudley Field Malone
New York
Woo One
Ist
Malone
Henry Fairfield Osborn
Columbia University
Bryan
Edwin Conklin
Princeton University
Congregational Church
Arthur M. Miller
University of Kentucky
Miller
Scopes
Kentucky Instituton
Henry Higgins Lane
University of Kansas
Edward L. Tice
Ohio Wesleyan University
Kirkley F. Mather
Harvard University
United 1A
Newton
Maynard
College
Ohio
Miss Plaquemine 60 Mile Per Hour Boat Tested in Plaquemine
In Plaquemine Louisiana on June 5 a novel boat named Miss Plaquemine built by N Sherburne reportedly reached speeds near sixty miles per hour. The craft uses a 90 horsepower air propelling motor with no underwater propeller and draws minimal water, carrying three passengers and operated from a stern steering post.
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Plaquemine
Avc
Mobile
Artain
Iventor
Wants Better Things for Mine Sections Protest
Washington June 20 A sharp protest was filed yesterday with Secretary of Labor Davie against the cost of living in mining communities. The petition, coming from the National Coal Annockattin g, urges improvements in parks rest rooms and housing for workers and their families.
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Washington
J Sharp
Secretary of Labor
Davie
National Cou
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Cornet
Bill Holland
George Shaffer
Wellington Shaffer
Louis Ritter
Alf Barnhouse
Jim Holt
Ed. Walters
Jim Fisk
Sweet Belle Malone
Jennie
McGinty
Shoo
Ironsides
Tetlow
Eitner
Union
Lewis
Randolph Co
U.S
Nation
Dayton
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