Grafton Citizens Urged to land $250000 Queensware Plant
The Grafton Improvement Club heard a report by A. K. N. Means on attracting a manufacturing company to the flooded Ohio area. Proposals include a $250,000 two-plant project creating a $6,500 monthly payroll, 10,000 loan, ground options, 15 acres for housing, and stock guarantees at 7 percent dividend. Citizens urged to back the plan and aid site acquisition.
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Grafton Improvement Club
M. GC. A
A. K. N. Means
Ohio
Means
Grafton
United
Womans Suffrage League Meets at Mrs Ford Home
The regular monthly meeting of the Womans Suffrage League will be held at the home of Mrs Gene W Ford 11 W Main St on Friday June 27 at 9 p m Invitations extended to women of the city interested in the cause but not league members may attend Also noted a job ad seeks 200 men for State Highway Construction at 176 per day and transportation to be provided by January A Binoll 94-134
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Womans Suffrage League
Gene W. Ford
W. Main St
League
Fire destroys building in the East End
Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the stable of Nicholas Mertz in the East End Blueville addition. The alarm rang at 4 20 PM and the department stringed water from a thousand feet of hose after hydrants proved out of reach. The blaze nearly consumed the stable before saving an adjoining cider mill and machinery. Origin unknown and loss about 800 dollars.
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Nicholas Mertz
Blueville
Fie
Delegates Headed to Morgantown Christian Endeavor Convention
Delegates from Presbyterian Lutheran Methodist Protestant and United Brethren churches left on a special noon train for Morgantown to attend the State Christian Endeavor Convention. A large crowd is anticipated as William Shaw National Secretary of Boston speaks tonight and the gathering runs through Thursday and Friday featuring a Cheat River trip as the social highlight.
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Christian Endeavor
Morgantown
United Brethren
William Shaw
Boston
Cheat River
Congressman Dies in Clash With Streetcar Conductor
Washington June 25 Representative Martin Dies of Texas clashed with a streetcar conductor last night. The conductor suffered a black eye, a smashed window harmed the car, and Dies emerged unscathed though his temples were ruffled. Railway officials said they were investigating and would stand up for the conductor. The report notes Dies struggled to open a window and punched the sash, hitting the conductor with the resulting impact.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Martin Dies
Texas
Dies
Congsressman Dies
Jon
Payne Kills Wife and Her Companion in Kansas Township
Associated Press dispatch reports Frank Payne killed his wife and Mrs. Ora Envy in Linton township near Circleville, Kansas. The women, recently separated, had visited Payne’s home when he stabbed them with a knife. Police investigate motives linked to a divorce suit.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Circleville
Kas
Frank Payne
Ora Envy
Linton Township
Belief of Some New Tariff Wall Arouses Senate Debate
A Senate caucus in Washington discusses amendments to the tariff bill. Provisions proposed prohibit importation of non agricultural goods made in part by children under 14. Courts of appeals jurisdiction in customs cases over 100 dollars sparks debate. Obituary notes Mrs. Julia MeWhorter, 75, wife of Judge J. M. MeWhorter of Greenbrier County, died after a disease complicatio.
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Associated Press
Senate
United States Courts of Appeals
Customs Court
Ramsdell
James
Charleston
Julia A. MeWhorter
J.M. MeWhorter
Lewisburg
Greenbrier County
Institute A Fine Affair At West Virginia Coal Institute
Morgantown June 25 The West Virginia Coal Mining Institute heard a strong plea for miners welfare. Ira E. Shaw of the Y M G A Pittsburg spoke, others discussed mine electricity. Delegates will banquet tonight at the Hotel Madera then tour the Connellsville coke region by special train. Daniel Sullivan broke his leg three times in a wagon accident after a picnic.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Tes
West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
Ira EB. Shaw
Industrial Department
International” Committee
Pittsburg
Floyd Graham
Oliver’ and Snyder Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Madera
Connellsville
Coke Region
Deley
Columbus
Daniel Sullivan
Daniel
Bribery Trial Progresses With Dispatch at Webster Springs
In Webster Springs West Virginia on a June morning Judge O'Brien heard defense demands for the prosecution to produce money tied to a bribery case against Senator Ben A. Smith. Prosecution argues denominations were proven by witnesses though most of the money is in Charleston. Colonel W S Edwards may be called as first defense witness. defense estimates two days for testimony with many rebuttal witnesses anticipated.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Webster Springs
W. VA
Ben A. Smith
Smith
O'Brien
Charleston
Capt. Avis
Burdett
Col. W. S. Edwards
Burns 15 New Schools Head for the City Battle
Graf ton Board of Education elects Prof L M Burns of Montgomery Democratic candidate for state superintendent of schools to lead the districts educational affairs in Graf ton. Burns will move to assume charge July 1. The Bulgarian assault near Zle ent entangled Servian positions. fighting continued at Belgrade Macedon.
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Grafton Board of Education
L. M. Burns
Montgomery
Associated Press
Belgrade
Sergia
A' Tion
Grafton
Zle
Ent
Burns
Ratkovatz
Macedonia
Delicate DOJ case untangled as Wilson moves on
President Wilson and Attorney General McReynolds met to select a special prosecutor for the Caminetti Diggs white slave case and Western Fuel Company indictment in San Francisco. An announcement was expected by day’s end as department wheels grind anew amid relief and broader attention. McNabb’s resignation is accepted and the administration breathes easier.
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Washington
Wilson
McReynolds
Western Fuel Company
San Francisco
Department of Justice
Administration
McNabb
Two Evans Brothers Die in Portmouth Shooting
In Portsmouth on June 25 Marsh Evans aged 24 was killed and Boyd Evans 19 was fatally wounded by alleged assailants Wzra Blev ins and James Blevins. The men reportedly waylaid the brothers on a forbidden road as they returned home. Sheriff Eckart departed for the scene. the suspects did not attempt to flee.
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Portsmouth
Marsh Evans
Boyd Evans
Rocky Ford
Wzra
Labor Kills Salt Lake Cop in Wholesale District
Salt Lake City June 25 Policeman Thomas T. Griffith was shot and killed by a laborer after placing him under arrest. The slayer escaped firing at those who pursued him. Shortly before noon the man remained at large with a crowd in pursuit.
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Salt Lake City
Thomas T. Griffith
Dewey Calls For A Large American Fleet
Washington June 25 Admiral Dewey urges a strong Navy to build a fleet second only to Britain. He warns inadequacy invites war and says every nation must reinforce its naval strength to secure peace and security.
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Washington
Great Britain
Dewey
United States
Navy Day Program at Grafton Hippodrome
Fragmented OCR text notes prizes and a navy advocacy quote. The article references Navy Day events at the Hippodrome Theatre in Grafton and a statement by an admiral about peace and a navy, dated July 2, 1913, with unclear surrounding context.
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New
Hippodrome Theatre
Graf- 9Port
R.L
Ton
W. Va
Fire Fatal To Many Workmen in Buffalo
A Buffalo mill disaster left at least eleven dead with dozens more hospitalized after a dust explosion and fire at the Husted Milling Company elevator. Officials fear the toll could reach around sixty as searchers scour ruins for missing workers and identify charred bodies.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Buffalo
John Conroy
Clifford N. Husted
Huested Milling Company
Anthony Kruger
William Widoskowsky
Elk Street
French President Poincaré Lodged at London City Luncheon
In London on June 25, President Poincaré of France visited the Lord Mayor and city corporations. The Square Mile wore gala attire as troops lined the streets from York House to the city while thousands cheered the visitor. Guildhall hosted royal family members, cabinet ministers, naval and military officers, and high dignitaries during the luncheon.
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Associated Press
London
Poincare
France
City of
York House
Death of Deputy Eduard Aynard shocks Paris Chamber
In the Chamber of Deputies Deputy Eduard Aynard of Lyons collapsed and died after fainting on his way to the platform to deliver a speech. Doctors say overwork caused the death, as he had spent the prior night preparing his remarks. Also noted is the movement of old B&O engines from Wheeling to Charleston for a Prosperity Celebration before returning to Martinsburg.
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Associated Press
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Eduard Aynard
Lyons
Wheeling
Charleston
Martinsburg
Pedestrian Howard Payson Weston Reaches Akron
Veteran pedestrian Howard Payson Weston arrived in Akron this morning during his cross country walk from New York to Minneapolis. A large crowd cheered as he entered the city and he planned to depart this afternoon. Wanted: men and boys to work in factory with steady hours and good wages at Tygarts Valley Glass Co.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Akron
Howard Payson Weston
New York
Minneapolis
Akrom
Tygarts Valley Glass Co
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