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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
6
The piece presents Lincoln’s stance on admitting West Virginia, praising its union loyalty and arguing statehood helps the national cause. It notes the constitutional consent issue, the slavery provision, and how the final vote and ratification unfolded, with broader comments on wartime expediency and unity.
Mrs I D Martin returns home Monday after a pleasant visit in Weston. Mrs Anna Hemlinger of Grafton was here Monday attending to interests of her Marie class, which she is arranging to conduct on Monday.
Arthur Boreman, first governor of West Virginia, stood by the Union at the outset of the Civil War and earned a reputation for courage. Born July 24, 1822 in Waynesburg PA, he moved to Tyler County and practiced law in Parkersburg. He served in the Virginia House, opposed secession, and led West Virginia’s reorganization before serving as governor elected in 1863 and re-elected in 1864 and 1866.
Bluefield June 20 Millard Asbury was struck with a baseball bat by Robert Harmons during a Pisganer ball game between opposing teams. Asbury remained in hospital with a fractured skull and slight chances of recovery, Harmons jailed awaiting outcome of the assault.
The article debunks the popular myth of West Virginia’s sudden birth, tracing attempts to form a separate state back to the Revolutionary era. It outlines boundary disputes between Virginia and Pennsylvania, the role of West Augusta, and proposals such as Westsylvania. It notes petitions to Congress and multiple plans, with no decisive action until long after.
New London Conn June 20 Yale and Harvard crews prepare for the forty seventh intercollegiate regatta on the Thames. Harvard holds a recent edge in wins but Yale has modernized with English coaching. The race tests a long rivalry dating to 1852 with 23 wins each.
Parkersburg hosts the forty third annual West Virginia Educational Association meeting with about 800 teachers from across the state. Mayor A C Murdock welcomes them as Mrs Mary R Gulgan of Charleston delivers the annual address praising state educational development.
June 20 report to War Department lists fourteen American service members killed in the land fighting on Jolo in the Philippines as General Pershing’s command subdued and disarmed Moros. Captain Taylor A. Nicholas and eleven Philippine seats plus two regular army privates among the dead. A separate note from SISTERS VILLE reports a special election approved a $25,000 North End bond issue by 242 to 66.
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