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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel published by Sentinel Pub Co lists subscription price at $1.00 per year. This June 24, 1915 edition bears standard masthead and mentions Associated Press membership. Core OCR shows publishing year and location with postal details.
At the twenty second annual convention in San Francisco the International Dancing Masters Association announced three new dances for Terpsichorean use the Smooth One Step Venus Waltz and Balboa each designed to modernize dancing and curb vulgarity while blending old and new steps. The article traces origins of Balboa to Frank H. Vermin of Montreal and notes the influence of theater and war era discourse on culture.
A newspaper analysis speculates on Berlin's stance after America’s reply. It reports a rift between military and diplomatic factions, the former wary of signaling defeat, the latter favoring concessions to maintain friendly ties with the United States. It notes possible neutrals travel rights but checks on Americans on muni tion ships, hinting Germany may align with Britain’s approach over Wilson’s.
July Fourth events in Newburg include a park gathering with amusements for all ages, baseball at 5 PM, potato and sack races, a bug-o-war, and a grand fireworks display with a balloon ascent. Officials note a large evening crowd and a strong community mood.
Walter Chatfield Robert Whitaker and D J Reed were arrested in Charleston West Virginia on a felony charge following an alleged attempt to maim the moustache of J Henry Harley a former stenographer in public service work. The case stems from a Saturday morning incident described as an act of maiming with a deep cut. Justice Deering held the act falls under a statute governing maiming.
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