Largest Fourth of July in Grafton planned by Legion
The American Legion in Grafton wires up a big Independence Day celebration with a morning baseball game at Legion Park, an ox roast, dances, boat and swimming races, greased pig and pole contests, boxing and wrestling exhibitions, a fireworks display, and a grand stand with concerts by Reed's 24 piece band and the Melody Teasers Orchestra. Officials say weight divisions for boxers will be announced, and transportation and refreshment plans are in place to handle a large crowd. The event, to be centered at Legion Park, runs from mid morning to midnight with multiple activities and live entertainment managed by the Legion.
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American Legion
Grafton
Monongahela Valley
Legion Park
Grafton Park
Mtertainment Committee
Legionaires
The
Legion
Carl Nuzum
Ameridan Legion
Phi Chi
Tooma
Reed
Legion Field
New York
Chicago
Ional
Buch
Auxiliary
Phi Chi Fraternity
Auto bandits arrested at Clarksburg
Gilbert Farrell Blue Haskins and Tony Oliverio were arrested in Clarksburg for thefts from W. E. Harden and other cars on May 30. They were identified at the American Taxi Service headquarters and jailed to await transport to this city for trial. A tire stolen from Dr. Peck’s car on Main Street helped seal the case.
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W. E. Harden
Gilbert Farrell
Blue Haskins
Toney Olivério
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Ey American Taxi Service Company
Oliverio
Peck
Harden
Grafton
Paige
Taxi Service
Elty
Judge Kittle Sends Men to Moundsville
Convicted in Taylor county court of burglarizing the Baltimore and Ohio station at Simpson Bert Ervine and Albert H Nestor were sentenced to three years each in the state penitentiary at Moundsville A jury deliberates in West Grafton over moonshine possession by Charles and Ed Hus sion Officer Lilly reports the arrestees tried to destroy evidence George Smith faces automobile part theft charges in Filmore Howell and J C Cline Manilla Brothers v Sommerville jury returns verdict for 900 to the plaintiff
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Taylor County
Baltimore & Ohio
Simpson
Bert Ervine
Albert H. Nestor
Moundsville
Charles
Ed Hussion
West Grafton
Lilly
Pal
George Smith
Filmore Howell
J C. Cline
Manilla Brothers
Agai Gene Sommerville
Railways urge governor to fund maintenance promises
Railroad leaders in Washington argue during Federal Control that the President's pledge to keep rails in good repair was not fulfilled. They claim under maintenance costs totaled 700 to 800 million dollars, with only 43.68 percent of claimed sums allowed. They urge Congress to clarify contract terms to ensure proper physical reparation and full compensation.
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Director General
Supreme Court
Asso
Washington, D. C
United States
Samuel Rea
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Railroad Administration
Tam
Congress
Conster
Raitr
Grafton
Hor
Right
Baileroad
General Mitchell to be canned as air chief
Washington June 9 Brigadier General Mitchell faces relief from duty as assistant chief of the air service United States Army after written recommen dations by Major General Menahuer chief of the army air service The move follows his public statements opposing unification of the air service President Harding has spoken against unification The Sentinel editor recalls a conversation with Mitchell in Washington and praises his outspoken American stance while noting opposition to his views
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Washington
Mitchell
Air Service
United States Army
Menaheur
Army Air Service
Secretary of War
Harding
The
Sentinel
Mitchell White
Harold D. Hartney
Wild Man of Okla kills 2 Ohio cops in Toledo gun battle
Thomas Kelley aged 48 died after a two hour siege in a boarding house attic at 611 Walnut street. Patrolmen Harry Dowell and Harold Mossdrenger were killed during the confrontation as officers used machine guns, grenades, a high pressure hose and sulfur candles to flush him out.
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Toledo
A. P
Thomas Kelley
Walnut Street
Kelley
Harry Dowell
Harold Mossdreuger
Mossdrenger
Dowell
Untermyer Attacks Department of Justice in Hearing
New York June 9 Samuel Untermyer counsel for the legislative committee investigating the building trust said he would write Attorney General Dougherty to ask if the department could spare men and money to prosecute anti trust violations. He said the committee had received no cooperation despite turning over evidence against over 20 nationwide combinations in the building trades. He did not criticize federal authorities. The committee also sought authority to ask State Insurance Superintendent Phillips to investigate Prudential Insurance Company focusing on Dryden and the company’s private holdings and mutualization concerns.
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New York
Samuel Untermyer
Legislative
Building Trust
Dougherty
Untermyer
Phillips
Prudential Insurance Company
Ellingboe to race in Uniontown 225 mile event
Jules Ellingboe, who placed third at Indianapolis on Memorial Day, enters the 225 mile Universal Trophy race in Uniontown Pennsylvania. A Frontenac pilot making his Uniontown track debut, he aims to study the course and infamous death turn to gain an edge in the grueling speed contest.
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Uniontown
Jules Ellingboe
Indianapolis
Ellingboe
Frontenac
Tridiana- Polis
Ural
A. EB. Corns Hav
Ladies Plan July Fourth Events for Legion Auxiliary
At a Knights of Pythias hall meeting the American Legion Auxiliary laid July Fourth plans. Members will help the Legion with an old fashioned roast at the city park and assist at sales stands during the celebration. Next meeting is June 22.
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Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary
Knights of Pythias
Auxiliary
Taylor County
the Legion
Legion
Memibei
Holly Griffith to be tried at Point Pleasant
Holly Griffith is due to arrive in Point Pleasant to face trial for the killing of Captain Ira Roush of Antiquity Ohio on January 12 aboard a motor boat. A large witness list is expected as Griffin seeks an alibi defense.
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Point Pleasant
W. Vavunle
W. H
Holly) Griffithe
Ira Roush
Antiquity
Ohio
Griffith
Sophoenas
Mason County
Roush
Slacker Pugs in Congress Fight Over Dempsey Carpentier Bout
Representative Gallivan introduced a resolution to prohibit the Dempsey Carpentier fight in Jersey City on July On the House floor he denounced Dempsey as a draft dodger and attacked plans to fund a soldiers bonus while American service members seek fair treatment He argued the bout would waste funds on Americans dollars for an international event amid postwar debates.
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Washington
Jersey City
Congress
Gallivan
Dempsey
France
Carpentier
Morgantown Adopts New City Manager Charter
Morgantown voters approve a new city manager charter by 2074 to 745 in a Tuesday election. Women played a large part in the victory as the city shifts its government. the charter takes effect July 14, 1921, with about 10 percent turnout.
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Inu Nuy
Wecv
Morgantown
State Behind in Near East Relief Quota for Year
Charleston West Virginia June 9 The fiscal relief campaign ends in West Virginia June 30 Reports to Dr William K Smith State Director indicate the state will fall behind its quota by several thousand dollars Counties have not yet obtained their quotas and are urged to speed up for the starving in the Near East and Bible lands Dr Smith appeals to coupon book holders to report balances by June 30 Distressing appeals pour into national headquarters as food stores diminish unless extra supplies are rushed Great danger of loss of life if relief is delayed and pledges remain unredeemed
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
William K. Smith
Near East
Smith Islso
Fr. Smith
American Legion Day Pageant Promises Grand Display
This year the American Legion aims to show dear old Grafton a grand and glorious sight with spirited efforts and community support.
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American Legion
Grafton
Liberty Hat and the Grand Old Flags of Freedom
A nostalgic call to celebrate a patriotic day with the American Legion. Citizens urged to honor forefathers by waving stars and stripes, marching children, and singing to create a lasting memory of liberty.
West Virginia Retail Dry Goods Merchants Elect Officers
West Virginia Retail Dry Goods Merchants Association held its annual meeting in Wheeling. Officers elected for the coming year include C. N. Anderson of Huntington as president and George L. Coyle of Charleston as secretary treasurer, with vice presidents Allen R. Emert, DP Souders, and George B. Bradshaw. The group discussed the new gross sales tax law and referred the matter to the board of directors.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ot Cers
Country Club
West Virginia Retail Dry Goods Merchants’ Association
West Virginia
C. N. Anderson
Huntington
George L. Coyle
Charleston
Allen R. Emert
Marineburg
DP. Souders
Clarksburg
George B. Bradshaw
Munt
Consolidation of Two B&ORR Divisions in Parkersburg
June 10 1926 Parkersburg West Virginia announces that the Ohio River and Wheeling divisions of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will consolidate effective June 16. Offices in Parkersburg will move and about eighty employees face reassignment. J W Root and C B Gorsuch named as division heads for the merged system, with broader operational impact anticipated.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ohio River
Wheeling
Balto, Ohio Railroad Co
Baltimore and Onto Railroad Company
Nen
Ohio Rover Division
Onto River Division
Brooklyn Junction
Kenova
R. 8
J. W. Root
Wheelng
Grafton
Hartzol
Benwood
Ntatt
City
Ohio Valley
Richwood Votes to Pave Key Streets in City
Richwood West Virginia residents approved a $27000 bond issue by a small margin. Of 1323 ballots, 917 supported the measure and 406 opposed, meeting the sixty percent requirement to ratify. Funds will pave principal streets never before paved.
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Richwood
W. Va
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U. S. Department of Justice
Ladies of American Legion
Holly Griffith
Pugs
Massachusetts
M.D
B& Orr
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