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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1924

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Four Local Youths Die Suspected In Early Morning Crash

Democrats Open Convention in New York City. Four local youths, Parre Inns Ware, Leslie Bolliger, William Bollinger, and Robert Shaffer, were badly injured when a touring car crashed into a Ty n garts Valley Traction street car at Main and Lincoln streets. At noon, three were unconscious with head and chest injuries. Bolliger remained conscious briefly, others feared fatally hurt. The crash occurred as the car, owned by Emory Fowler, descended a hill near East End School. Eyewitnesses described the car hitting the trolley, skidding, and becoming wedged between the car and trolley car. The incident drew immediate medical attention and witness reports varied on the occupants’ conditions.

Parre Inns' Ware Leslie Bolliger William Bollinger Robert Shaffer East Grafton East End FP Farrell Ware Robert Shafter Mees Leale Bolliger Charles Fowler Davis Tygarts Valley Traction Company Main Lincolin Charl Fowler Farrell Robert Samfer William Billinger Bolliger Shaffer Fowler Emory Fowler Mulligan Avena Hechmer Ind Eisner Civ’tain Rogular Page Eight City Hospital Robert Shaffer Pot B. W. Grown Lincoln Street Green Parrell Ware East Main Street Fred. J. Holliger Main Street Shaffer i William Shaffer Christiana Street West Side

Labor Secretary Davis to Speak at Moose Dedication

Labor Secretary James J. Davis will be chief speaker at the Moose dedication in Graf ton on Sunday morning. Davis, director general of the Loyal Order of Moose and father of the Mooseheart men, is expected to draw a large crowd for the dedicatory exercises and initiation that afternoon. Local Moose workers say state leaders are wiring to confirm his attendance as many Moose from across the state are anticipated.

Rotary of Labor James J. Davis Washington Street Labor Moose Home Secretary of Labor Washington Grafton Davis Loyal Order of Mons Mooseheart Ill Mr Davis

Car Crash Injures Several Boys In Plottingville

Witnesses recall a violent collision when a car struck a streetcar on Main Street. Four boys received first aid and were taken to hospital while three others were transported by taxi. Disputed driver identity emerged as investigators described the wreckage and the severed front end.

Maughan Receives Cheers From Seniors After Daylight Flight

From Crissy Field California telegrams of congratulations poured in to Lieutenant Russell L. Maughan after he completed his daylight to dusk cross country flight from New York to San Francisco. President Wilson Army Air Service and others lauded his achievement as a notable advance in aviation. He landed at Crissy Field at 9 48 p m in a crowd surged around the plane while sirens wailed as photographers captured the historic moment.

Workington Army Navy Flying Corps Maughan Crissy Field California Weeks Patrick Army Air Service San Francisco Russell L. Maughan Army Flier New York Criss Field Permen Fieg Mai J Manzhan Manghan Elrenit

New Bishop Appointments by Pope Pius

Rome reports Pope Pius has named Rt. Rev. Francis Kelley founder of the Catholic Extension Society as bishop of Oklahoma and Rev. Richard O. Geron rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Mobile as bishop of Natchez.

Rome Pius Stev. Francis Kelley The Catholic Extension Society Oklahoma Richard 0. Geron Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Mobile Ala Natchez

Dark Horses In Paddocks For 2nd Heat At Convention

Madison Square Garden hosts the opening act of a Democratic convention with around 13,000 attendees including delegates and spectators. Senator Pat Harrison chairs the opening session as campaign managers claim gains amid security lines and ticket disputes. The scene features notable party figures and a crowd eager to witness the preliminary routines before the main events unfold.

Madison Square Garden Jone Pat Harrison Mississippi Seseton Aliugh Smith McAdoe

Leaders enter final phase as forces brace for opening gun

In a tense standoff both sides remain poised for decisive action as their leaders draw back and allied forces move to consolidate positions awaiting the signal for action.

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French Prime Minister Sees Triple Alliance Assurance

Premier Herriot, arriving after talks with the British prime minister, states Britain and Belgium will aid France as in 1914 if another unjustified attack occurs. He cites a defensive pact binding France, England, and Belgium and says Germany would again face Ringland standing with the two allies.

Brussels Belgium Herriot France Great Britain Dependents Belge Germany England Ringland

America Not To Take Part In Europe Tilt

Washington says the United States is willing to assist Europe in settling reparation issues but will not participate in overseas political difficulties. The spokesman for President Coolidge commented on the proposed inter allied conference in London next month to implement the Dawes plan.

Washington United States Europe Coolidge London

Jap murders in Calif tied to no diplomatic issue

An official report from the Japanese consul in Los Angeles states the recent Jap killings in Los Angeles do not relate to the ongoing U S Japan immigration dispute. The finding aims to separate criminal acts from international diplomatic tensions.

Calif Los Angeles United States Japan

Harrison Urges Clean Government At Democratic Gathering

Senator Harrison, as temporary chairman, denounces corruption in high places during the Democratic convention at Madison Square Garden New York. He criticizes the Cleveland and Wilson precedents, praises Woodrow Wilson, and urges party unity while Davis supporters maneuver for a compromise bid.

Cordell Hull Democratic National Madison Square-thireen New York City Pat Harrison

Ohio seeks plank against Ku Klux Klan at convention

Ohio's Democratic delegation moved to condemn the Ku Klux Klan. Edmund Moore of Youngstown urged the national committeeman to back a Baker resolutions plank naming the Klan Charley Truax and John Zimmerman as delegates would be polled on the floor. Durbin was expected to support the move. Mrs. Fred Robinson of Coffman attended to business in New York.

New York Ohio Edmund Moore Youngstown Newton D. Baker Resolutions Committee Charley Truax John Zimmerman Moore Durbin

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Skinny” Ware Moose Mrs. Green Bob Shaffer Clingan Bluesville Secy Gen Patrick Wire Dem America Harry M. Daugherty John W. Davis W. VA N.Y Hull Great Assembly Cardinal Hayes Aanna Case Metropolitan Opera ,Company Charles Greathouse Indiana National Committee Harrison Harry Daugherty Cleveland Senate Harison Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Wilson New Jersey Deleention Democratic Party Mr. Davis Josephus Daniels Pletch—er Florida Desogates Fred Robinson Coffman
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