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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1920

Page

5

West Virginia Boy Scouts Plan County Camps This Summer

The agricultural extension department leads camp preparations across most counties in the state with a record enrollment expected. Highlights include the prize winners course at Morgantown June 14 to 19, a state training camp in Harrison county July 40, and a series of county camps through September with a large staff led by H H Tisdale and Kathryn Alger.

Morgantown Wai W.H. Horlduck Mies Kathaye Alger Moreau Town Harrison County Grotloes Luch Dillon Miss Sutton H. H. Tisdale State Department of Health Agure S Cldb State Priarrivon County Webster and P On Cabell Barbour and Marton Fay- Bite

Maple Avenue Paving Ruins County Brick Street

Local residents condemn county paving practices that dumped cinders and slag on a two mile stretch of Maple Avenue, destroying brick pavement from Walnut Street Bridge to Yates property. They report deep ruts and springs damaged by heavy trucks, urging county repair and stricter controls to curb reckless speeding endangering children.

Upubs Maple Avenne Maple Avenue Walnut Jed Yates Faye Shane

Poindexter bill favored by Senate committee

Washington May 29 Senate Interstate Commerce Committee approved the Poindexter bill aimed at blocking interstate transport disruption by railroad strikes. The panel added provisions like the failed strike clauses to bar coercive action and make it a felony to obstruct movement of goods. Action on the bill unlikely until after the national convention.

Washington Senate Interstate Commerse Committee Pondexter

Railroads told to clear grain jam in Galveston

Inter state Commerce Commission warned shippers to aid the freight jam relief. An order directed five railroads entering Galveston Texas to unload 100 cars of grain and restore service. Officials say similar conditions exist in other cities as objections to using freight equipment for public warehousing persist.

Washington Inter-t Fe Commerce Commission Galveston Texas Railrod

Card of Thanks for Anna Ho Lilly

The undersigned express heartfelt thanks through the Sentinel to friends and neighbors for sympathy and help after the death of wife and mother Anna Ho Lilly. Gratitude is extended to the Royal Neighbors and the Eastern Star for their respect and support, signed by Moke D. Lilly and children.

Anna Ho Lilly D. Lilly

Wilsons Plea For Mandate Rejected In Senate Vote

Washington reports President Wilson failed to secure a mandate for Armenia as the Senate voted against the measure. The roll call showed 52 in favor of adoptions and 23 against, with Democratic defections and Republican support shaping the outcome. Leaders aimed to send the resolution to the House for passage though some urged delaying until next session.

Washington Wilson Armenia Senate United Republican House Ball Borah Brandeger Calder Tapper Coll Curtis Dillingham Shoe Elkins Pall Fernald Pyane Prelinghuysen Hale Marding Jones Wash Kenyot Eyes Knox Lenrool Lodge McCormick McCumber McLeen McNaty Nelson Neal Norris Page Phipps Poindexter Smoot Spencer Sterling Sutherland Townsend Ransdell Sheppard Simmons Smith Arig S. C Stantey Tramell Underwood Walsh Mont Williams Wallcott Severs Hitchcock Nebraska Uey Shitchcock

Love Holds Glub Members Together Through Salvation Homes

The Out-of-Love Club, with 30 000 members, many former Salvation Army Rescue Home residents, meet monthly to discuss gratitude, share progress, and plan futures. The Salvation Army uses Rescue Homes and follow-up clubs to keep graduates connected and self-supporting, aiding 85 percent gainful outcomes. An appeal for the $10 million Home Service Fund runs May 10 to 20.

Light of Salvation Army Army Salvation Army Rescue Homes

Salvation Army praised by Helen Keller in Pittsburgh

Helen Keller lauded the Salvation Army as a tower of strength praising its courage and efficiency. She spoke in clear English to Brigadier Josephine Albright during a theatrical tour, noting the organization lifts those who fall and supports the afflicted.

Salvation Army Helen Keller Pittsburgh France Josephine Albright Miss Keller Salvationists

Property on Latrobe Street Changes Hands

Miss Lou Lutas completes sale of her valuable brick business house at Latrobe street corner Latrobe street and McGraw alley. Mr Whetsel, occupant, pays $6 040, a figure matching the Shaw building sale by William Jennities for a similar Latrobe Street property one block above the Lilcas building.

Lou Lutas Latrobe Street McGraw Alley Mr. Whetsel William Jennities Shaw Lilcas

Secretary Youn Urges Compliance With Primary Election Law

Vatil Thursday report notes Secretary Youn calls attention to the primary election law and threatens mandamus proceedings if the election tally is not concluded promptly. The item emphasizes the push for immediate completion of counts and lawful handling of the process.

Vatil Youn Atention Thrediena Inles

National League Results and Upcoming Games Today

National League results yesterday show St Louis 5 Pitt in 11 innings. Brooklyn 10 to 4 over New York. Philadelphia 9 over Boston 4. Cincinnati 7 Chicago 5. Today’s games: St Louis at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Chicago, New York at Boston, Brooklyn at Philadelphia.

St. Louis Pittteen Brooklyn New York Boston Philadelpha Cincinnati Chicago St. Louie Pitsburgh Philadelphia Brodlyy Pittsburgh Air York Philelphia

Citizen Call on Matewan Fight Highlights Inequality

A letter from Huntington discusses wage inequality seen by a worker after a 14 hour shift. It argues political figures exploit labor divisions, urging a ban on certain politicians to preserve family harmony and national peace. The piece appears in a Citizen edition amid reports of Hatfield arrest and related turmoil in war years.

Ny Vauél Albert Felts Hathela

Leaders Vie for Republican Delegates at Large in WV

In Charleston on June 2 with 13 counties outstanding, John Darst James Lakin Joseph Gaines and A B White lead the contest for delegates at large to the Republican national convention. Four delegates will be chosen. C W Swisher trails close behind Whit. Nineteen thousand plus votes counted in sampled counties show Gaines White and Swisher among the top names with Cooper Long and others also listed. Remaining counties Barbour Calhoun Clay Jackson Lincoln Logan Morgan Raleigh Taylor Wayne Webster Wetzel Wirt have not reported.

Charleston W. Va John Darst James Lakin Joseph H. Gaines A. B. White C. W. Swisher Whit Datet Gaines White Swisher Cooper Long Barbour Calhoun Clay Jackson jLincoln Logan Morgan Raleigh Taylor Wayne, Webster, Wetzel and Wirt

Inmate Recaptured at Weston Asylum Walks Home

Mr B Wyckofl of Weston hospital staff recently visited family then detained a former asylum inmate on his way to the railroad. He returned the man to the state institution from which he had escaped, recapturing him after recognizing the escapee.

B. Wyckofl Hospital For the Insane Weston Olf Wyckof

Mayor’s court fines first offender for speeding in Gratton

Harry Murray appeared in Gratton mayor’s court for speeding on Latrobestraat Sunday evening. The mayor cited the ordinance setting a ten mile per hour limit, noted grades may require discretion, and urged careful driving in the future. No fine was imposed. The session also referenced campaign expense reporting deadlines for primary candidates due within 30 days after the May election.

Harry Murray Murray

Putnam Co Court Quits Counting Primary Ballot

Charleston June 1 The Putnam County court, after receiving information from the State department, resigns the official canvass of the county ballots. The secretary of state informs the court to reconvene and continue the count as soon as possible.

Charleston State Department Matnam County Houston

Baseball scores from the American League details

In a sequence of league games the New York team defeated Washington 14 to 1 while Philadelphia beat Boston 7 to 2. Detroit edged Cleveland 11 to 10 in a close matchup.

New York Washington Philadelphia Boston Detroit Cleveland L. Pet Tevatind New York Ud Stonion Ve Chicagoe Louis

Contests Focus of Republican National Committee Hearing

Still hearing contests of delegates as the Republican national committee resumes debate on seating claims. Georgia and Florida battles loom large with Wood aligned factions seeking support while Lowden rivals push opposition. Subcommittees study documents, Florida leaders face challenges, and a nine o’clock session is planned to resolve key delegations.

District of Columbia Maz Leonard Wood Add Georgia Wood Lowden Hmile Kuntz Newerleans Louisiana Frank C. Labit New Iberia London Warren

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