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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1915

Page

4

Diaz Exile Boss Diaz Resigns as Mexican Leader

The article outlines General Diaz stepping down after decades in power in Mexico, his resignation letter to the Supreme Representatives, and the subsequent succession by Provisional President Francisco Leon de la Barra. It covers Diaz’s career, the 1911 revolution context, and mentions Debs as a perennial candidate.

Porforia Diaz Mexico Carreer Francisco I. Madero, Jr Cor Mexico City Madero Diaz Chamber of Deputies Francisco Leon de la Barra Vera Cruz Europe Paris General Diaz United States Santa Anna Oliered Herrera Archduke Maximilian of Austria Lerdo

Becker's Last Chance in Beckers Murder Case

Revival of the two week reprieve for Lieut. Becker, condemned in the Rosenthal murder, amid talk of new testimony from underworld figures. Becker’s counsel clash with Gov Whitman over possible commutation and disclosures, while questions rise about Bryan era treaties and five per cent tariff disputes before the Supreme Court.

Congress United States Supreme Court Becker Lieut New York Rosenthal Whitman Supreme Court of the United States Court of Customs Appeals

John Dolan Dead at Weston in Baker's Passing

John Dolan a Weston baker and city resident died last night at Weston around 7. His remains will return to Grafton for burial. Funeral Thursday at St Augustine church with burial at Bivemont. Survived by wife Beatrice, four children Margaret Rosemary Dorothy Katharine, sister Mrs Charles Haddix, brother Jose P Dolan. Parents deceased. He was 39 and had run the City Bakery before illness.

Dolan Weston St. Au ‘Gustine Catholic Bivemont J. A. McCabe Deeased Thomas Margaret Dolan Jon Beatrice Margaret Rosemary Dorothy Katharine Charles Haddix South Side Jose P. Dolan Pittsburg Flo Grafton Te County Dob

Portefrio Diaz Dies After Prolonged Illness In Europe

Gen Porfirio Diaz former President of Mexico died last evening in Europe at age advanced. Family at bedside includes Senora Carifoca Romero Rubio Diaz and son Porforio Diaz Jr along with his wife. Diaz had been in declining health since 1911 after resigning following the Madero revolution. He had recently been at Biarriz in France and had been seen as a major historic figure.

Paris Portorio Diaz Mexico General Diaz Senora Carifica Romero Rubio Diaz Porforio Diez, Jr Europe Biarritz France Diaz Bryan Aera

Businessmen Talk Politics in Washington West Virginia

Washington July 6 Business leaders from West Virginia gather on Capitol Hill to handle coal operator affairs while debating Senate and gubernatorial prospects. Rumors center on Davis Osenton Mann and Hatfield with potential candidacies discussed by lawmakers and influential locals amid primary law pressure.

Tax measures under Nret and war tax trigger deficit impact

The passage notes that three UK revenue measures including Nret and a so called war tax failed to raise expected funds. Officials say revenues fell short of needed amounts, widening the Treasury deficit, with lawmakers unable to determine legislative intent, leaving interpretation to courts.

Treasury

Sanatorium Plans and Building Loan Association Chartered

Two new incorporations were issued by the Secretary of State. The Berkeley Springs Sanatorium Company of Berkeley Springs Morgan County is authorized for 10000 dollars with incorporators George S Crawford H W Scott Henry T Park J B A Dean and L T Crawford all of McKeesport Pa. The Huntington Building and Loan Association is chartered with 100000 dollars authorized capital. Its Huntington incorporators include F H Madley W Ei Minter C W Camp beth CL Rice R Archer R F Carsop F B Enslow W J Harvie B P Frost Frank Enslow Jr BO Young J Broh W Hy Cunningham S B Robertson of Huntington with Charleston incorporators W Z Green David Dick Harrison B Smith Isadore Schwabe.

Berkeley Springs Sanatorium Company Berkeley Springs Morgan County George 8. Crawford H. W. Scott Henry T. Park J.B. A. Dean L. T. Crawford McKeesport Huntington Charleston Huntington Building ,Loan Association F. H. Madley W. Ei, Minter C. W. Campbeth CL. Rice R., Archer R. F. Carsop F. B. Enslow W. J. Harvie B. P. Frost Frank Enslow Jr. BO. Young J. Broh W. Hy-Cunningham 8. B. Robertson W. Z. Green David *Dick Harrison B. Smith Isadore Schwabe

Gratton District Retires $2,000 in School Bonds

The Gratton Independent District Board of Education retired four of the new $500 bonds issued for the High School Building. After yearly interest on outstanding bonds is paid, the accumulated funds are invested by the board. Retiring $2,000 in bonds saves about $100 annually in interest.

Board of Education of Gratton Independent

West Virginia Society Picnic Plans Report

Washington July 3 The West Virginia Society of the District of Columbia outing committee met at the Hotel Powhatan to report on an annual picnic in early July. Games dances and old fashioned dances are planned with speeches by Hon John W Davis and Representative Hunter H Moss among others. Over 600 tickets have been sold and the committee expects a record crowd on Saturday July 17 at Great Falls.

Washington West Virginia Society of the District of Columbia Daly

Notice to Teachers Uniform Examination in Taylor County

Notice to teachers that the uniform examination for Taylor county will be held at the Grafton Central school building on July 22 and 23. Applicants for certificates must be 18 years of age on or before September 1, 1915. Respectfully, R. J. Martin, Supt.

Taylor County Grafton Central R. J. Martin

Engagement Announced in Parkersburg Trio

A small dinner party in Parkersburg last Friday announced the engagement of Prof. Ross C. Jones, head of West Virginia University's engineering department and a Gratton high school graduate, to Miss Elisabeth Gambrill, assistant librarian at Carnegie Library Parkersburg and member of a prominent local family.

Parkersburg Ross C. Jones Uriah Jones Maple Avenue Elisabeth’ Gami‘rl Jones Virginia University Gratton High School Miss Gambrill Carnegie Carnegie Lbrary Parkersbug

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