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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

6

Lactic acid aids pig appetite and leather tanning

An article notes lactic acid from milk substitutes in pig feed boosting intake and weight gain, with chemist details on production. It also highlights lactic acid’s use in tanning leather and dyeing wool, plus a local report on Taylor county vital statistics lagging in births and deaths reporting by physicians and undertakers.

Bureau of Vital Statistics Taylor County State Department Yiar Staistics Taylor

Helen Boyle Pardoned From Western Penitentiary

Helen Boyle walked free from the Western penitentiary in Pittsburg on June 2 after serving a little more than a third of a 25 year term for involvement in the Willie Whitlaw kidnapping. She gave a brief interview, said she planned to live with relatives, and declined plans with her husband, who is serving a life sentence. Boyle had been paroled by the state board of pardons last week.

Pittsburg Helen Boyle Western Penitentiary Fional Willie Whitlaw Sharon Jimmy Boyle State Board of Pardons

Senate Approves 35 Million Aviation Appropriation

Washington June 26 senate without debate approves a committee amendment to the naval appropriations bill boosting aviation funds from 1 million to 35 million dollars. The revised bill totals about 742 million, up from 485 million in the house plan, with major cuts or eliminations noted, including ten million for Cape Cod Canal acquisition.

Washington Senate State Committee House Fotal Cape Cod Canal

Tariff Commission to be Ended by Senate Action

Washington June 26 The senate appropriations committee raised the sinking boards building program from 278 million to 491 million in the sundry civil appropriation bill. The committee recommended abolishing the tariff commission though the house had set aside 206 000 for commission members and expenses, which was struck from the bill.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee tMie Tariff Commission House

Appointments and resignations at the Bluefield Colored Institute and WVU

Charleston West Virginia July 5 The reappointment of Bluefield Colored Institute teachers consumed most of the board meeting with slight salary increases. Appointment of West Virginia collegiate Institute teachers not completed. Resignations from the chemistry department and mathematics department at the university were accepted. Much of the day focused on university funding and faculty appointments for the upcoming term.

Charleston Wo Va Jue Bluefield Colored Institute Seston West Virginia Allegiate Institute Gldvonig Smith Department of Chemistry Fowler Vnathaemastes University of West Virginia Jevenges University

Pacific Fleet Prepares 10 Sail for West Coast July Flight

Secretary Daniels announced Pacific fleet plans to sail ten ships from Hampton Roads to the West Coast between July 15 and 20. The New Mexico will fly Admiral Rodman’s flag as Pacific fleet flagship, with Pennsylvania remaining Atlantic fleet flagship. The two fleets will be equal in ship number and power, joining only if needed for defense, and will visit West Coast yards and Puget Sound before possible congressional recommendations in December.

Pacific Fleet Hampton Roads West Coast Pacific San Diego Los Angeles San Francisco Puget Sound Daniel Pacific Coast Congress Atlantic Stch Nevar Jones Ft Daniels New York Tim

Property transfer at Wont Mayatréep corner deal

The Swath home at the Wont Mayatréep corner was purchased by Thomas Deegan for a price of 5000 dollars. NM Swain retains the remaining interest in the motor and wires, with the purchase affecting only one party’s ownership.

Puwar Te Swath Wont Mayatréep and Cem Thomas Mr. Deegan Walt No Tor NM Swain

Ohio lawmaker derides prize fighters as slackers

Washington dispatch describes Rep Randall proposing a prebattle fight between Willard and Dempsey in Toledo Ohio on a date in January. Randall cites corruption in boxing, claiming a sailor confessed to fixing a bout with Jolson, a fugitive, and questions why drug drivers and murderers should not be barred from staging fights amid war concerns.

Washington Fur Chitson Ohio Lanon Willard Dempsey Toledo Ohto Randall Polutarnia Randall Oid Jack Jolson Mit Wisady Heriot

Local Upheaval Ends in Anesthesia Free Operation Story

Mrs Sol Poe of Wilford street underwent an operation after weeks in Altore hospital treatment. The procedure took place yesterday morning with anesthesia effects noted about 2 PM. She remains in recovery though improving given the strain of the illness and surgery. Alvaht of Company B arrived from Camp Meade this morning and is staying with her parents on Ross street. Maid J Multan of Addison street visited Denver then stopped at Akral on return. Harald Grant was among Adler boys of Company BE who arrived home on train 19 this morning.

Daily Sentinel Sol Poe Wilford Street Altore Alivaht Company B Hly City Camp Meade Ross Street Maid. J. Multan Addison Street Aghybis Denver Colo Akral Harald Grant Adler Hoys Company BE Tivir Homes Pnia

Conviction in West Virginia Fatally Injured Case

A jury in Berkeley County, West Virginia, took sixteen minutes to convict Hugh Peruton of Martinsburg for a fatal incident. The trial proceeded over two days before Judge Woods, who allowed key evidence to be presented. Sentencing or further actions were not specified in the readable text.

Werkeley Springs W. Va Hugh Per+ futon Nee Martinsburg Firs Ledsvile Anatutain Ingveone

SEAN OF MECERS AND MES CAPTURED IN SIBERIA

Fragmented dispatch reports Sean of Mecers and Mes captured in Siberia after a recent clash. One party is wounded while several officers are missing. Gen. forces conducted a scouting expedition in the Siberian theater today.

Sean Mecers Siberia Washington Siterina

Serbia Flooded With German Made Goods Amid Occupation

Belgrade in May 1051 reports German and Austrian goods flooding Serbia from Uskub to Semendrin. Shops display Austrian propaganda, and locals describe a German cultural presence. American Red Cross aid under Major G. O. Edwards supports orphanages and hospitals in northern Serbia despite wartime tensions.

Belgrade Serbia Delgrade Hinself Basle Uskub Semendrin Austria Germany Shulzaridny Karberor Charles Bitterner Agais Luat Belgade Saez American Red Cross Palace G. OH Edwards Orlado Fla

Big Industrial Boom Predicted for Pittsburgh District

June 24 Pittsburgh. Colonel W S Peirce, assistant to the chief of the U S Army ordnance department and head of war claims, praised the War Industries Board and the district war claims team. He said despite canceled contracts amounting to hundreds of millions, no industry has suffered from delays in settling claims and the Pittsburgh district office will finish work in three weeks and close.

Pittsburgs Pittsbute District W. S. Peirce Ordnance Department United States Army War Vindustries Board War Claims Trea Pittsburgh Pierce

Far and Talbott Getz Return Home From France

Far and Talbott Getz arrived at home in Grafton on train No. after a year of service in France. They bring news of men honorably discharged from further duty.

Talbott Getz Grafton France

Death Strikes Captain Flanagan At Noon Today

Captain James Flanagan, a respected Grafton resident and railroad conductor, died of heart failure at age 72 at his home on E Washington Street. He was born near Baltimore and survived by his widow, four children, and siblings. Funeral arrangements pending.

Daily Sentinel Pridiy James Planagant Grafton E. Washington Street Harry Flanagan Harty Captain Flanagan Baltimore Slr Francis Flanagan Laura Plummer Newburg Mika Wi'Nickell Louisville Harry Plinagan Plummer Lena Fianagan Teastricken Capta Blhivakan Taisville Theart Tadiy Stetter Harterchins Runnik Pasenger Crafton Belington

Mob kills Black man Hartfield and burns body in Ellisville

June 26 report from Ellisville Mississippi states John Hartfield, a Black man accused of assaulting a young white woman, was fatally harmed by a mob. He died after being taken to a railroad trestle. authorities claim the governor cannot intervene as civil officials are unable to stop the mob. The incident follows widespread tension and potential armed interference warnings across the region.

Ellisville Miss John Hartfield Hartfield

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