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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
8
Armed troops patrolled Oviedo Spain with orders to suppress rioting after a 10,000 strong mob stormed the Campo Amor theatre where Melquiades Alvarez aimed to speak. One person died, 16 injured, 25 arrested as police intervened to end the clash and restore order.
Irwin Warder returned from Washington where he attended Georgetown School Basil Howell of Elkins visited his sister Miss Helen Howell of this city Thursday. Chard McKinney of Burns Lyllte visited his brother Robert here. He was joined by Robert Kidd who stayed at the Burnsville home. Michael Moran returned from Wheeling where he was guest of his sister Mrs Ted Campbell bringing her son Jack along.
A historical overview traces Western Virginia's separation drive from 1763 to the early 19th century. It covers King George III's proclamation, Dunmore's War, the 1776 Westsylvania petition, and the Allegheny region's push for a separate state, detailing regional political rifts and representation disputes.
The court notes two Ralph Snyders failed to appear and have stayed out of court while Corge M Ralphanyder is the one appearing. The record shows continued proceedings with the remaining party participating as required.
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