Memorial Day Fire at State Industrial School
A fire at the State Industrial School for Boys in Pruntytown destroyed three large buildings, causing an estimated $60,000 in damage. The blaze, started by Clarence Basham, spread rapidly, but local forces and the Grafton department saved adjacent structures. The loss is insured and a rebuilding program is expected.
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State Industrial School
Passager
City Olice
Drum Corps
G. A. R. and
Arioug
Grafton
Neigh School
Americ Legion
America
T. M
West Virginia Industrial School For Boys
Printtytown
H. B. Flesher
Clarence Basham
Basham
Ann Agate
Ted
Pruntytown
Flesher
Aes Ke
Weather Warnings Hint at Sudden Rainfall Turn
A garbled forecast fragment hints at cloudy periods followed by showers and a drop in mood, with Thursday mentioned as a likely key day. The text suggests unsettled weather and brief rain events affecting plans.
McCormick seeks court order to block Matilda marriage
In Chicago on May 21 a.P. Mrs Edith Rockfeller McCormick will request a court contraction to stop her daughter Matilda from marrying Max Osier a Swiss riding master. Harold B McCormick her former husband and Matildas legal guardian will not object to his appointment but will protest the international marriage informally in court.
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Chicago
Edith Rockfeller McCormick
Mattilda
Max Osier
Harold 8. McCormick
McCormick
Matilda
Mandamus Sought To Force Court Approval Of Road Projects
Citizens through attorney John L Hechmer filed a mandamus petition in circuit court to compel the county court to allow contractors to proceed with Barrett street and Wickwire road projects, despite an injunction on other Class B roads. Judge Kittle set a hearing for next Monday as locals watch closely the outcome of this step in the dispute over the Rond Issue road program.
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John L. Hechmer
Barrett Street
Wickwire
County Court
Circuit Court
Kittle
George W. Luzadder
D. C. Peck
A. R. Warden
Harry Beverlin
John Tr
Thayer
Bandits Hold Up Payroll Car In New York City
Seven bandits stopped an automobile in Long Island City and robbed three men of $15,000, the payroll of H. R. Malison & Co. silk dealers. A $6 reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Incident dated May 31 with a May 21 reference to a different event.
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New York
A.P
Long Island City
H. R. Malison & Co
Pruntytown
Black Diamond Coal Co
Charles Hedrick Shoots Self in Head at Home
The community awoke to news of Charles W. Hedrick injuring himself in a gunshot at his Mulligan Avenue home in East Grafton between five and six this morning. He fired two shots into the back of his brain, and doctors say death will follow shortly with no hope of recovery. Hedrick, once healthy and employed in railroad shops, has faced illness and financial strain, and mental distress is cited as the cause of the act. friends still hope for his recovery despite grim prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hedrick
East End
Mr. Hedrck
Mulligan Avenue
Eest Grafton
Hedrick
Senate Finance Committee backs McCumber Soldier Bonus plan
The McCumber Bonus Plan was favorably reported by the Senate Finance Committee by a nine to four vote. The effective date moved from October 1 to January 1, 1928 after Senator Walsh of Massachusetts warned it would take six months to implement the bonus machinery.
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Washington, D. C
A.P
Senate Finance Committee
Walsh
Massachusetts
Supreme Court ruling stirs stocks on NYSE trading day
The Reading case gave Reading Company first and second preferred shares equal asset rights with common stock, dragging the common down four points while preferreds rose 4 and 5 points. Southern Pacific dropped 2 1/4 points after the court ruled on its Mega combination. Discarded billiard balls are repurposed into electric push buttons.
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New York
A.P
United States Supreme Court
New York Stock Exchange
Reading
Reading Company
Southern Pacific
Central Pacific Mega
M. of W Men to Vote on General Strike
Detroit May 31 Officials of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Mail clerks plan to send ballots to about 478000 members and 75000 non union men to decide on rejecting wage cuts of one to five cents an hour ordered by the U S Railway Labor Board If a majority votes to reject the grand president may issue a strike call and set the walkout date
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Detroit
Mich
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
United States Railway Labor Board
Brotherhood
British chief Hoover warns Ireland over coal price stance
London May 31 An AP report says Winston Spencer Churchill defending the Irish situation rejects a republic for Ireland and warns Dublin troops could be used in military actions if a republic is set up. Ulster leaders plan London talks as border tensions rise with gunfire and casualties reported along the Fermaugh Donegal line. In Washington Hoover takes charge of setting a fair coal price, urging district committees to advise and report on pricing while avoiding any formal agreement on prices.
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London
A.P
Ireland
Winston Spencer Churchill
Great Britain
Dublin
Ulster
Belfast
James Craig
Marquis of Londonderry
Ulster-Free State
Fermaugh-Donegal
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Commerce Secretary
T. Hoover
Hundre
Harding
A. M. Ogle
Indiana
National Coal Association
Judge Bradley
West Virginia
D.B. Wentz
Pennsylvania
The
Coal Asociation
Report Of R C Campbells Death Proves Untrue
A rumor claimed engine No 1 derailed near Parkersburg killing engineer Richard Campbell of West Gram ton. BR and O authorities found the tale untrue. The derailment involved only the tender. no injuries occurred and the train resumed its schedule.
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R.C
Parkersburg
Richard Campbell
West Gramton
Mrs Emma Warden dies after long illness
Mrs Emma P Warden aged 59 wife of Dr A R Warden a prominent Grafton physician died at home on Front Street at 3 PM following years of failing health from throat trouble and partial paralysis. Surviving are her husband and son Dr Paul Warden of Pittsburgh plus two deceased children. Funeral at Andrews M E church with multiple pastors officiating and interment in Bluemont cemetery.
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Emma P. Warden
A. R. Warden
Front Street
Warden
Grafton
Woman's Club
Madrigal Club
Grafton Civic Club
Sherrard
A. L. Pelley
Benwood
Moundsville
Moulden
Charleston
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew's
Paul Warden
Pittsburgh
W. E. Pelley
Farmers Rate Reduction Cuts Interest to Five and Half Percent
Washington May 31 A P Reduction in the rate of interest charged farmers by Federal Land Banks from six per cent to five and one half per cent was announced today by Commissioner Lobell of the Farm Loan Board with effect to morrow.
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Washington
A.P
Lobell
The
Farm Loan Board
U S Troops Guard International Bridge in Laredo
U S troops were posted on guard at the International bridge in Laredo Texas after rumors of an attack on Nuevo Laredo across the Rio Grande. The move followed reports of rebel forces potentially planning an assault and involved security measures to deter cross border action.
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Sanpantonio
Texas
United States
International Bridge
Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Card of thanks for help after bereavement death
Card of thanks expresses appreciation for kindness during bereavement in the death of a father and husband. Special thanks go to P. F. Gillespie and the West Main Street choir for their lingering services. Signed by Mrs. R. J. Stark and family.
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P. F. Gillespie
West
Main Street
Contractors Begin Work On Capitol Demolition
Charleston authorities demolish the main tower of the old state capitol to plan a safe collapse as part of a broader ruin removal project. The May date reflects AP reporting from Charleston West Virginia.
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Capitol
Charleston
W. Va
Old State Capitol
Supreme Court Sets Aside Will of Dr. Prichard
The West Virginia Supreme Court voided the will of Dr. Lewis Prichard of Charleston regarding a long hold on estate shares beyond 21 years 10 months after death. The decision remands to divide the estate among ten sons one third each, two grandsons one third, and one third of one third held by executor. The ruling also addresses a tax mandate and a grade crossing order, plus a mandamus to issue a Charleston building permit for a Johnson project.
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Charleston
W. Va
Lewis Prichard
State Supreme Court
Fred C. Prichard
A. M. Prichard
Circuit Court
Kanawha County
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Walter C. Hallanan
Eureka Pipe Line Co. J
United Fuel Gas Co
Public Service Commission
Norfolk & Western Railroad
McCarr Siding
Mingo County
W. T. Johnson
Johnson
Columbia Boulevard
Kanawha River
Germans Ready to Pay If She Can Have Loan Paris
Paris May 31 The reparations commission had demanded unconditional Germany compliance but the German reply signals willingness to accept a foreign loan. The issue of the loan is to be arranged without complications and may avert renewed pressure from France over occupation. Misa Amannd Jones of Clarksburg was a guest of Mr and Mrs C B Jones on Ward avenue last evening.
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Paris
France
Germany
Misa Amannd Jones
Clarksburg
Wan
Mrs. C. B. Jones
Warde
Evonue Veubiegay
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