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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1918

Page

3

Warned Against Mistreating Americans Amid Rintelen Case

Washington warned Germany against harming Americans in retaliation for the imprisonment of Franz von Rintelen, a German born American citizen and noted plotter. The State Department said it would not acknowledge reprisals and urged Germany to reconsider, while detailing American prisoners in Germany and German conspirators linked to the ship sabotage plot.

Washington Bomt Franz Rinteton United States Germany State Department Berlin Lansing Sugdésttin War Department Prion Ely Jang Franz Rikble United Stat New York Manus London Leipsit Germany Common Plea Warsaw Fio Kay Hon Liv Franz von Rintolen Ajin Hamat Gasche Gates Atlanta

Emperor William Awarded Gold Cup Not Gold Worth Five Thousand

A 1905 report reveals the famed gold cup given by Emperor William to the American victor in the Ovoin yack was not gold. It was pewter with a thin gold veneer and valued at about $49, far less than the claimed $5,000, sparking renewed skepticism of glittering appearances.

New Yorks Forthcom William

Armour & Co. to abort new scheme in Chicago

Armour & Co. announced a major financing plan to raise 56 million in debenture bonds exchangeable for 7 percent stock to fund expansion for war orders. Bonds mature 1919 to 1924, callable at par and convertible at holder option, with underwriting in Chicago.

Armour & CO Chicago Armage, & Co Armour

Navy Recruits Granted Leave at Providence R I

Sixty days leave granted to United States naval recruits stationed in Providence Rhode Island. The action allows sailors a two month respite from duties pending further orders.

United States Naval Providence

The Peacemaker and the Girard Shipstory Rising

Elihu Girard of Philadelphia, aged ninety three, recounts his forebears a shipowner in the early nineteenth century. The peacemaker and family defense led to a sea clash with a German cruiser when his son commanded the vessel. The attack ended with gunfire, ammunition hoarded in improvised cans, and a swift retreat.

Elihu Girard Philadelphia Elihu Girard Eithy

Girl workers in factories paid daily wage of $4.29

A report notes that girl workers earn about $4.29 per day and are required to cash out their wages weekly, highlighting labor practices in the mills.

Yman

New Registrants List for Boys of Taylor County

A long readable roster lists new registrants with street addresses and towns such as Wendel Flemington and Thornton. Names include George Clark Coffitan Reha Mitet Tripon Doheff Freak Sanizlone Roelk Rutle Frank Ardine and many others, with routes and boxes noted.

Taylor County Fos George Clark Coffitan Reha Mitet Tripon Doheff Freak Sanizlone Latrobe Street Roelk Rutle Wendel Frank Ardine Plesio Riggio Louis Suecura Samson Steve Pelentoy Soln Wueetich Ralph Greathouse Mornington James Bryan Ford Independence Piiliy H Mabaffey

The Welding Power of War Savings

The article urges widespread purchase of war savings stamps and Liberty bonds, stressing citizen sacrifice and personal investment in national victory. It argues that small, individual purchases democratize funding, bind citizens to the war effort, and strengthen the economy, urging a June 28 National War Savings Day pledge.

Liberty Honda United States

1918 Class Registrants May Enlist in the Navy

Washington. D C June 10 Men of the 1918 draft class may enlist in the navy and marine corps per a ruling by Provost Marshal General Crowder. Serial numbers not yet assigned. contingency waived. Names and addresses of registrants listed in the document.

Washinton D.C Navy Marine Corps General Crowder

Teachers Take Examination at Central School Tay lor County

At the second examination for teachers in Tay lor county free schools held in the Central school building on Thursday, the following teachers were examined Edna Farber Louise Byers Inez DeMoss and Florence Jaco. Renewals listed include Clara Leona Boice Orphan Pauline Cather Ethel DeMoss Christine Ford Una Ford Louis Prank Delpha Givson Mary Haddix Hazel Haddix Lila C Howell Ruby Elizabeth Jones Minta Lambert Omar D Lambert Flora Dell Lawson Ina Lucas Clyde Raymond Dudwick Inez Miller Vida Miller Truman G V McVicker Ray Newcome Clare Moats Like Gay Moore PB Phillipa Eva Poe Ned Shriver Alva T R Squires Rhex Wiseman and Harriet Anne Wyckoff.

Taylor County Edna Farber Louise Byers Inez DeMoss Florence Jaco Clara Leona Boice Pauline Cather Ethel DeMoss Christine Ford Unica Ford Louis Prank Delpha Givson Mary Haddix Hazel Haddix Lila C.howell Ruby Elizabeth Jones Minta Lambert Omar D. Lambert Flora Dell Lawson Ina Lucas Clyde Raymond Dudwick Inez Miller Vida Miller Truman McVicker Ray. Newcome Clare Moats Gay Moore Ft. Phillipa Eva Poe Ned Shriver Alva TR. Squires Rhex Wiseman Harriett Anne Wyckoff

Patriotic Litt Ladles Support Red Cross in Bluévill

Three young Bluéville girls, Lucilla Granneman, Janita Johnson, and Rebs era Lautz, sold homemade refreshments on Saturday afternoon and night to aid the Red Cross. They donated the entire receipts, $2.25, showing how small efforts can inspire local war relief work.

Bluéville Lucilla Granneman Jaanita Johnson Rebsera Lautz Redross Avery Little Bit

Will Move Into West Washington Street Residence

W. W. Haverstott assistant superintendent of the Monongah division of the faults and has rented Allan T. Hodges residence on Went Washington street and will move his family to the new location. A wealthy New Yorker who died recently willed $1,000 and $75 a month for the care of his pet dog.

Washington ST Z. W. Haverstott Fo & O Aillen T. Hodges Washington Street Witl

Man Killed After Crossing Incident at Handley Crossing

Dewey Lipscomb, about 28, was struck by the Parkersburg accommodation at Handley Crossing at noon and died later at the Baltimore and Ohio station. He was found in the ditch, with facial and upper body injuries. An ex-member of the Home Guards, Lipscomb lived here earlier, moved to Pennsylvania, then returned. He may have been traveling by freight train and was not employed at the time. Relatives are sought. wife unlocated. He is survived by several children and step-children, a father, and brothers. Only ID found was his name card corroborated by acquaintances.

Gms Rmn Belo Girard Girards Girardini Elihu Anc Ipson Mistier Peareauler Daily Sentinel Dewey Lipscomb Parkersburg Handley’d Crossing Baltimore & Ohio Glass. Org Higriba John McCabe Home Guards Thompson Pennsylvania Tralny Hifi

Death of Mrs Mary Rien Plumb Dalin

Mrs Mary Rien Plumb Dalin born August 16 1852 died June 8 1918. She lived near Tunnelton and moved to Maryland in youth. Married James M Dalin January 2 1870. six children survive and one died. Surviving siblings include Mrs Sarah Deakins Mrs Jane Robinson Mrs Jennie Robinson G B Plumb and Eugene Plumb. Funeral Monday at 2:40 from 219 Wear Wilford Street with Rev L J Conducting at Burloug Blwes mont cemetery. John Ay Mc Cade funeral director.

Daily Sentinel Mary Rien Plumb Dalin Tunnelton Maryland James M. Dalin J. G. Settler James E. Dulin Charles i Dulin Glyde W. ‘Dulin Maude C Burloug Blwesmont Cemetery John Ay McCade

Buick Roadster Sale Prompts Further Purchase

Local notice shows B C Hoyng advertised a six cylinder Buick for sale in the eygwart column. A gentleman from Galloway bought the car last night after reading the ad. This morning Hoyng closed with Standard Garage for a 40 horsepower Buick roadster for himself and Mrs Hoyng.

B. C. Hoyng Eygwart Galloway

New star brightest in centuries detected in Virginia

June 8 in Washington A new star described as blue and magnitude 0.5 was detected at Leander McCormick Observatory University of Virginia by O T Oliver professor. It is in Aquila near right ascension 8 hours 44 minutes and declination 32 minutes, noted as the brightest in centuries and likely among the sky’s foremost in the past twenty months.

Washington Leander McCormick University of Virginia O. T. Oliver Associated Press Aquila

Grafton Boy Aft Fort Sheridan Contingent Departure

Fragmentary notes describe a Grafton boy from Fort Sheridan and a contingent of 68 leaving in late May for Chicago on Lake Michigan. The message mentions West Witchnit Hills and Sheridan, with unclear details and misread place names.

Tes Bamnett Cini Ida Sheridan West Difinh Che Fe Sheridan Sy Chicago Lake Michigan

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