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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues over U.S. participation in the League of Nations with reservations in a Senate vote. It cites Democrats favoring Lodge reservations and warns against betrayal of the nation. It also discusses relations with Muslim populations, Constantinople, and Christian rights amid postwar European policy tensions.
The War Department purchased 200000 typewriters with 37000 in service, likely aiming to supply the White House with any surplus products. The purchase reflects wartime procurement and potential executive office needs.
Harvey's Weekly notes Mr Wil H Hays shapes a 171 member Advisory Platform Committee to unify Republicans for 1912. The piece argues Republicans are already aligned on core aims, despite past factions, and counters claims of discord within the party.
The Business Men's association at Tren Avon hotel focused on Red Cross relief for families in distress amid the influenza epidemic. Debate questioned why individuals should solicit subscriptions when the Red Cross is to handle the relief, with the local chapter receiving little support from the national body and lacking funds to cover expenses.
Local discussions urged immediate relief for families in need and a committee of the Business Men’s association was formed to liaise with the Red Cross and Girls Charity club. A call to employ a regular community nurse was approved, with the association pledging support. Additionally a proposed state profiteering bill was reviewed and sent to the executive committee for input and possible amendments.
Miss Cynthia Dilworth longtime resident of the first ward died at her Fetterman home this morning at 5 30 after pneumonia. She was 33 years old. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dilworth of Fetterman and survived by her mother Mrs Iahe Dilworth a son James and a sister Mrs Albert Goodwin of Wendel. Funeral at her home Thursday at 1 pm Rev B H Waters United Brethren Church officiating with interment in Harmony Grove cemetery.
Washington reports officials note a Mexican troop detachment under General Manuel Diguez arriving at Agua Prieta on the Sonora frontier. The move signals central government intent to halt any action and bolster General Alvaro Obregon against Pablo Gonzalez, amid rising political tension.
At the local lodge meeting the annual officer slate for the ensuing year was elected. Exalted Ruler Ona C. Jefferys leads. Leading Knight Mary A. Abbo. Loyal Knight G. Thomas Vance. Lecturing Knight Gordon Rosier. Secretary Harry Friedman. Treasurer Charles Brinkman. Tiler W. P. Dink. Trustee Clyde G. Turner. Grand Lodge Rep Harry H. Williamson. Alternate Rep Karl Glenn. Installation planned for first Monday in April. Also invited to March 9 initiation at Fairmont Lodge with sixty candidates and banquet.
The Yugoslav government rebuts the December 9 agreement on the Adriatic, as made public by the State Department, echoing Wilson’s protest against overturning the settled solution. It argues the dispute centers on the Liassa island’s seasonal status and Slav unity, criticizing the Wilson line and warning of renewed irredentist risk if purely Yugoslav lands annexed.
Washington March 2 The House Ways and Means Committee clashed over relief legislation for ex soldiers. Heated exchanges followed an argument about the bill being sent to the committee, with accusations exchanged among members as the room grew tense and spectators watched.
Rev George J Murphy of near Stono House in this county announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the West Virginia House of Delegates. Native of Barbour County born and raised at Nestorville he has lived in the southern edge of the county and Barbour. He has served two terms on the county school board and is now a section foreman on the railroad from Grafton to Stone House. A Baptist minister he has led rural congregations and once edited the Nestorville Times. He is in the vigor of full manhood and aims to appeal to working men and those in common walks of life.
Article reports public pressure on Attorney General Palmer to curb living costs, noting food price increases since December. It discusses Allied demands for the former Kaiser’s surrender, British and Russian postwar politics, and US foreign policy amid Bolshevik relations.
Fragmentary passage discusses governments paying expenses for a bilateral gathering. It envisions a regular exchange of information about each country and its people to improve faltering relations after war. Emphasis on mutual benefit and need for understanding for both sides.
Guy Bray, 14, a Centyslia dairy employee and defense witness in the ten alleged W. W. murder case tied to Warren C. Grimm, was arrested for perjury about a half hour after testifying. The perjury warrant, sworn by J. H. Jahnko, alleges Bray saw Frank Van Gilder and a man he believed to be Grimm near the Armistice Day Hall when the shooting occurred.
A letter urges Taylor County voters to approve a road bond issue on March 28, arguing it will lower taxes, provide sixteen foot paved highways, and avoid higher future street taxes. It cites county taxation, city expenditures in Graf ton, and estimated property value increases from improved roads to persuade support for the proposal.
Washington Mare investigation opens into why Rear Admiral Fletcher was removed from command of American naval forces at Brest by Admiral Sims in 1917. Court of inquiry will review circumstances, actions, and orders leading to the dismissal amid wartime operations and strategic heritage.
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