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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1924

Page

8

Burton Urges Coolidge Leadership At National GOP Meet

Cleveland June 10 The Republican National Convention opened with Theodore B. Burton urging support for Calvin Coolidge as national leader. He praised Coolidge, urged party unity, and backed World Court adherence with Harding Hughes reservations while criticizing some Congress actions. He defended the party’s record, called for fiscal restraint, and warned against third party movements.

Cleveland Ohio Associated Press Republican Party Theodore B. Burton Calvin Coolidge Burton President Coolidge Congress Coolidge Goolidge sReuremiers Harding League of Nations League Europe United States Senate America Washington Germany Ene Ioa Conti

Chautauqua Opens in City This Saturday

Gratton's 1924 Redpath Chautauqua opens next Saturday June 14 bigger and better than ever with a diverse program. The Royal Welsh Quartet and humorous lecturer Herbert L. Cope headline a lineup including readings by Mr Burlen and a variety of musical acts and art demonstrations.

Gratton Redpath Herbert L. Cope Mr. Cope Cope Farnum Artie Taylor Morgan

Senator Theodore Burton of Ohio Faces 1924 Convention

A portrait of Senator Theodore Burton of Ohio, veteran congressman and future 1924 convention figure, noted for long service in the House and Senate. The piece recalls his political career, key roles, and the desire to see the Republican National Convention in his hometown.

White House Theodore Elijah Burton Ohio Cleveland Burton Jefferson Ted Burton Omerlin College Grant Senator Sherman Sherman Law Dartmouth New York University Theodore Durton Congress Washington Elgan United States House of Representatives John Quincy Adams Sutton New York Jong Theodore B. Burton

Bryan urges more lawyers like Moses for new laws

Minneapolis June 10 Bryan called Christians to study the Bible and quote It Is Written to answer modernist critiques. He argued Christ and Moses shaped law with four word and seven word commandments and urged lawyers like Moses to craft clearer statutes. He ridiculed half measures and defended virgin birth.

Minneapolis Minn William Jennings Bryan World's Christian Fundamentals Association Mr. Bryan Bryan Chall Christ Moses God North Lincoln Washington Luke Matthew

Apoplexy Fatal to Jas E Hayhurst at State Hospital Huntington

James B. Hayhurse, 40, died Sunday at the State Hospital in Huntington from apoplexy. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 PM at the home of his brother Gibson Hayhurse, 707 West Washington street. Burial follows in Lynn Cemetery, Glady Creek. He was a former resident of Grafton, unmarried, and survived by three sisters Olive Steadman Icie Hayhorse Martha Thorn and brother Gibson.

James B. Hayhurse State Hospital Huntington Gibson Hayhurse West Washington Street Lynn Cemetery Glady Creek Hayhorse Grafton Olive Steadman Icie Hayhorse Martha Thorn Akron Gibson JT W. Washington Street City

Frank Thomas Dead Funeral Wednesday

Frank M Thomas aged 70 died at his Grand Street home Monday after a illness of several days. He lived in Grafton for years and leaves two daughters Nettie Craig of Hepaibah and Cecil Hepter of Dayton Ohio, one son H L Thomas, and three brothers D C Thomas M P Thomas of Fairmont W C Thomas of Gansaway. Funeral services are set for Wednesday 2 30 pm at Bartlett Funeral Company parlors Walnut Street with Rev John W Brown of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Bluemont Cemetery.

Severa Frank Meyes Grand ‘Street Grafton Nettie Craigg Hepaibah Cecil Hepter Dayton Ohio H. L. Thomas D. C. Thomas M. P. Thomas Fairmont W. C. Thomas Gansaway Bartlett Funeral Company Walnut Street John W. Brown

Nine Die In Slate Pile Explosion Near Bluefield

Heavy rains and a cloudburst in Mercer and McDowell counties triggered floods that swept Crane Creek and the North Fork branch of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. A slate pile atop a Pinnacle tipple buried a dwelling, killing seven. two rescue workers died in a second blast. Rail lines and mining operations suffered severe damage as waters inundated tracks and town districts, with many homes lost and transportation disrupted.

Norfolk and Western Railroad Bluefield W. Va Norfolk and Western Mercer McDowell Counties Mercer County Crane Creek North Fork McDowell County Pinnacle American Coal Company Norfolk and Westerny Ennis Suce Keystone Welch Hilthorn Lowna

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