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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
3
Washington reports a second American note to Germany proposes a friendly path to avert war by ensuring noncombatants and neutral ships are protected from submarine warfare. It calls for assurances that contraband and belligerent status are properly identified, leaving room for further diplomacy and discussion with Britain via the United States.
Daily Sentinel reports bids due June 19 for a new reinforced concrete six arch bridge over the Tygarts Valley river at St Mary street. Frank C. McEnter of Clarksburg named general engineer for 2000 dollars, with Lewis & Burrell as subengineers.
Tygart Valley Glass shipped sixteen cars from Beaumont with fourteen more due this month, totaling thirty cars for the month. The robust dispatch reflects strong business activity despite no new orders.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 11 the Episcopal diocese of West Virginia adopted a minimum pension plan for aged clergy. The scheme guarantees at least 600 after age 68 and may rise with funds. Each vestry must contribute 7 percent of church salary to the fund.
Wesley Feming of Roxburg Ohio posed as an evangelist and led revivals in Parkersburg. He was found guilty of violating the Mann white slave law for taking Sadie Jamison of Ritchie County West Virginia to Cincinnati for immoral purposes. Sentencing set for tomorrow.
The June 9 1915 note from the United States to Germany, via Secretary Lansing, asserts American humanitarian principles behind the Lusitania case. It denies German claims about the ship and contraband, reiterates U S rights as a neutral, and calls for safeguards for American lives and ships with an offer to mediate. The note demands assurance that German authorities will apply humane principles and international law to protect neutrals.
Washington June 11 Bryan issues a published statement defending his resignation as secretary of state. He contrasts force and persuasion, argues the old system leads to war, and urges continued negotiations with Germany while calling for a peaceful path and reliance on moral leadership. He insists the real issue is system, not persons, and appeals to American restraint and unity.
Bethany College president Thomas Cramblet appointed as West Virginia building commissioner for October and November at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The move coincides with a board approved vacation for the president.
The Public Service Commission and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials clash over how excess fare coupons issued in May 1915 should be redeemed. The commission demands redemption at any sum where presented, while the railroad favors stations where tickets were issued. The railroad issued an advisory to agents detailing redemption procedures and possible supplemental orders if the commission’s stance is adopted.
Buckhannon West Virginia June 14 The fist big affair at Wesleyan twenty fifth annual commencement featured a decculauereate sermon by Dr Dry Can Doney president of the college. The Move ment of the Divine Will was a testable discourse. A large crowd attended the sermon at the college chapel. Friday night the Ikonesuay contest was won by Ralph Clinton Brown senior of Grafton and second by Miss Irma Workush of Fairmont. Anderson oration contest went to Isaac Hurst Post of Buckhannon for Immortality of Influences with Paul Workman of Fairmont second. In the prize ing contest Saturday night first went to Miss Peart Corbin of Lost Creek and Paul Doney of Buckhannon second. others named from Lost Greek and W. Guy Lorison of Beckley.
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