Memorial Day Speaker Resigns Seat for World War Service
Hon. Royall Johnson, Congressman from South Iota, spoke at Graf ton National Cemetery, saluting Civil War veterans and World War II era fighters. He urged national unity and warned against class legislation, noting he is the only congressman to resign to serve in war and was wounded in action. The crowd, though smaller due to cool weather, gave him an ovation and praised Graf ton observances.
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Tax Reduction Measure Reaches President Coolidge
Secretary Mellon carried the tax reduction bill to the White House and spent an hour with President Coolidge discussing the Hill and the government's fiscal position. Mellon declined to say if he carried a recommendation or analysis, as Congress considers pending expenditure legislation.
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Coolidge to Be Presented by U of Mich Chief
In Washington Marion Leroy Burton president of the University of Michigan will present President Coolidge for nomination at the Republican national convention. Burton, a longtime friend of the president, is understood to have been virtually agreed upon by William Butler who leads the Coolidge organization. A formal announcement is expected before Burton departs for Cleveland.
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Kansas City Official by Robbed Uree Bandits
Three bandits robbed the cashier and paying teller of the Argentine State Tank in Kansas City, taking $20,000 in ten dollar notes and $29,000 in ten dollar notes. They fled in an automobile to pay off workers.
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Coal Freight Rates to Fall Five Percent June 24
New tariff report shows a five percent cut in coal freight rates from fields served by the C and N railroad company effective June 24. The adjustment applies to shipments from the fields to various destinations and reflects changes in the carrier’s pricing structure.
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Eighth Grade Promotion Exercises At Grafton High
Eighth grade promotion ceremony set for Monday evening at 8 o clock in the Grafton high school auditorium. Sixteen students from Central, 24 from Central, 25 from West Grafton, plus many others will graduate to first year high school coursework. Some pupils will receive conditional permits to enter high school after extra work during the fair. The Central School orchestra will perform. The program includes songs, an address by W. H. S. White, diplomas presented by Superintendent and principals, and a number of graduates listed from West Grafton and Central schools.
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Bergdoll May Cross Atlantic on a Dirigible
German reports claim Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, an American wartime draft evader, plans an Atlantic crossing by air aboard the dirigible ZR-3 from Friedrichshafen. Zeppelin officials deny Bergdoll would join the ZR-2 crew while Bergdoll’s spokesmen say he remains touring Europe, indifferent to telegrams and letters piling up at Friedrichshafen.
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Ku Klux Holds Big Parade and Naturalizate
A large Ku Klux Klan event at the Old Fair Grounds featured a night parade along Main Street with 600 to 1,000 participants in robes and masks. Members later processed to the Fair Grounds for a naturalization ceremony amid fireworks, torches, banners, and a cross formation, drawing thousands of onlookers.
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Memorial Day in Grafton Draws Klan Presence
Memorial Day services in Grafton featured visiting Ku Klux Klan members from Fairmont, Clarksburg, Tiefington, Philippi and nearby areas. The speaker discussed Klan principles as crosses burned and attendees offered prayer before the group dispersed to their homes.
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Russian War Rumors Ro Romania Predicted In Nervous Time
London reports a Daily Express dispatch saying tension grows in Bessarabia after cession to Romania. The unrest could lead to war between Russia and Romania as sources note crippling effects on Romania’s military readiness. In Bucharest a major arsenal explosion killed about 40, leaving 100 homeless and causing millions in damage. Royal palace sustained minor damage and sympathy for Romania runs high.
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Daugherty Committee Faces New Outburst in Investigation
The Daugherty committee saw renewed tension as Fink challenged Senator Wheeler about alcohol for Roxie Stinson and a Vanderlip offer of money for false testimony. Chairman Brookhart quashed disruptions as Wheeler requested recall. Senator Lodge denied aiding export liquor permits. George Kain noted in Belington for Memorial Day.
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Sanctuarying Garden Notes by Avery Abbott
A fragmentary reflection on tending a private garden with lilies ferns and woodland plants. The writer Avery Abbott praises hardy blooms that greet the day amid dust smoke and shared care, describing a latticed corner where faith and nature intertwine with simple flora and personal devotion.
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Leaves For Oklahoma Guest Visits And Graduation Plans
Mr and Mrs W Bennington depart for Okmulgee Oklahoma in No 3 to visit cousin Mrs Grace Amand. St Ann school commencement set for June 3 with class of 24 honors including Georg e Hebhmer James Bishop Margaret Dotan and others. Rotary and church events feature Ruth the biblical drama and a recessional procession at St Austines. A Kin banquet follows graduation day with breakfast and a dinner for grads. Quota Club to meet at Hotel Grafton with reports from Miss Gaines and Mrs Weston and a talk by Miss Carrie Brown on experiences during World War I.
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Fragmentary Woodworking Verse Excerpt Unfolds
A terse, rough-edged verse passage portrays NAD woodpecker packs out specks of sawdust while building a hut. It notes his relentless work ethic and insists the excavation has a single explanation. The fragment implies a craftsman who rejects cheap plans and trusts his cutter to do the job.
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Former Governor Elected President of Northern Baptists
Milwaukee reports Carl Milliken former governor of Portland Maine was elected president of the Northern Baptist convention today. Other selections of the nominating committee were elected.
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Taylor County canvassing board works on primary tabulation
The Taylor county court as canvassing board handles official tabulation of the preferential primary vote. Clerk Bennett says completion will be late afternoon or early evening. The Sentinel plans to publish per precinct results by candidate in Monday’s issue. Mr and Mrs W N Maloney visit Cumberland over weekend.
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Flag raising at Catholic church marks Memorial Day ceremony
A noon flag dedication at the Washington Street Catholic church featured the Reno Post G A R American Legion and a band. Officials, priests, and attendees watched as the flag was raised atop a new mast, lowered to half mast, and the Star Spangled Banner and America were performed.
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Prayer for governor and state officers
A ceremonial prayer asks for God to protect and empower the governor, assembly, judges, magistrates, and officers in duty. It extends mercy to all citizens across the United States, seeking unity, peace, and sanctification through Jesus Christ.
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Man Killed By Baltimore and Ohio Train Near Clarksburg Yard
Park McCann of McMechen West Virginia, 38, died after being struck by an extra Baltimore and Ohio train in Clarksburg yards. He suffered severe leg injuries and died at 1 a.m. The engineer and crew did not see him until the train passed over his body. Rotary Club Memorial Day service at the Grafton Hotel featured Rev. Fred Bishop and remarks on national unity and duty. Congressman Royal Johnson spoke briefly, and Civil War veterans shared remembrances.
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