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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

3

Flemington District Bond Issue Proclaimed for School Building

The Flemington District Board of Education in Taylor County West Virginia announces a plan to issue bonds totaling 49000 to buy a school site and build and furnish a new school. A special election is set for March 20 1920 to approve the bonds and a maximum 60 cent tax levy will be needed to pay interest and establish a sinking fund.

Plemington Taylor Virginia Aid of Education Flemington West Virginia Board of Education Gald Fleington Saich Bank of Flemington Metals and Mechanic National Bank of New York N.Y Steh Taylor County Esse Wii Shell Fremington Grafton Sentinel Grafton Leader Barnes Cole Legislature of C. W. Bartlett James Fallon Aden Stout John Springer I. D. Martin John Wyckoff W. ©. Frum Floyd Taylor A. J. Nestor Fred Kelley C. C. Frum John Ross W. T. Gates Alex Stewart Thurman Bennett Ed Tomblyn Grafton O. W. Bartlett

Which Is Best Bond Issue or Toll Gates

Letter to the editor urging support for good roads and opposing a county bond issue. The writer recalls Maryland’s toll road history, arguing tolls were fair and effective, and questions burdensome extra assessments from bonds. The piece appeals to local voters to favor road improvements without heavy property taxes.

The Sentinal Elas AJ Maryland Grafton

Wilson Calls For Bi Partisan Labor Board Across Railways

President Wilson urged railway executives and unions to form a bi partisan conference board under section 301 of the railroad bill to tackle wage disputes. He asked that each side name representatives to meet with Director General Hines and set procedural terms for early discussions and possible settlement. The move follows his request to the Railway Executives Association and labor leaders to participate in a rapid negotiating process designed to resolve the wage issue as federal operation continues.

Washington T. Thewitt Cuyler Aas Hines Aris Cuyler Union Wilson Association

Peace Treaty To Be Put Into Campaign

Washington reports that Senate leaders agreed to drop compromising reservations to Article Ten and fast track the peace treaty ratification into the political campaign. Both parties agreed to readopt last session’s Republican Reservation program as formality, with a final vote likely within days, despite anticipated failure to ratify. The move follows Republican insistence on Article Ten changes and opposition from irreconcilables. The Senate adjourned early due to a death in the chamber.

Washington Moret Senate Artele X Reservation

Senator Bankhead Reservation Vote Delayed

Under unanimous consent the vote on the domestic questions reservation that would have occurred Monday was postponed until today continuing the dispute.

Bankhead

Attitude Shifts at Peace Conference Toward Germany

London March 8 A notable shift at the peace conference favors Germany with Great Britain led by David Lloyd George credited for driving the policy. France shows movement toward the view, though reluctantly, as the question of how to finance German recovery dominates talks. A plan to offer incentives to rich neutral states and possible international loans are discussed, with securit y concerns central. The aim is to clarify Germanys obligations to help stabilize its economy and avoid punitive terms.

London Germany Europe Great Britain David Lloyd George M.clemmenceau England Fedey America Separations Commission

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