Grafton Clings On In Close Fairmont Tilt
Fairmont loses a tight 20 19 extra period battle to Grafton after a late foul line basket decides the outcome. Knight of Fairmont trips and recovers, Gull and McDade star for Fairmont, Poling key for Grafton as both squads trade leads and fight through an intense night of hoops.
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Tivee
Garrett
Fairmont
Genter
Tork
Jalout
Pairmont
McDade
Har Ood Mek
Clouse
Dayfield
Agrippe
Grafton
Pollo
Poling
Font Weirmont
Grat- J Fop
Ed An
Knight
Jimmie Gull
Bull Knight
Ageregation
McDad
Satterfield
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Folie i
Moore
Garrett Knight
Gull
Azrione
Knight Lin
Clause
Folio
Theforce
Leatherwood
W.V.U
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Grafton R
Kirchman
Jones McLeary
Fishers Robinson
Cent
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Manley
Schimmel Wa
Lynn
Ary
McLeary
Kinsey
Shay
Kirehiman
Packers Edge Orphans In Factory League Thriller
In a neck and neck Factory League finale Jackson of the Packers hit a late back of center basket to seal a 13-12 win over the Orphans. The Orphans led 12-8 at halftime but cold fouls and late defense doomed them as Packers capitalized on 3 of 12 fouls to win. Hall and Posten led scoring for the Packers with 5 and 4 respectively while Kines and Stansberry each had 3 for the Orphans.
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Jackson
Packers
Gams
Hall
Posten
Kines
Stansberry
Grafton Boys In Fine Team Work
Philippi March 12 Broaddus College closed its 1925 basketball season here last night losing to Jasper Colegenk s Fairmont Nor quintet by a score of 24 to 9. The game showed little form at times but Rhinehart Michaels Samples led Fairmont Nor with steady scoring while Inherts stood out for the local quintet on defense and nine points.
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Mre de Binto
Pam
Lavoe
Grat _ ton
Fairmont High
Al- 3
Philippi
Broaddus College
Jasper Colegenk
Fairmont-Norquintet
Pairmont
Nussien
Fairmont
Real Collegians
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Michaels
Samples Wee
Lowe
Hickman
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Caddus
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Tomlinson
Mason Cover
Rhinehart
Shaw
Ross
Mason
Hall
Young Wield
Samples
Michaela
Mavon
Roberts May
Juff
Rainhart
Roberts
Youné
Powsasan
May
Open Forum quotes Brown on Prohibition report
The Sentinel prints Commissioner Brown’s report responding to a question about the Prohibition department’s finances. For the eleven months of the period ending last year, fines totaled 294 363 dollars, with 55 849 dollars and 10 815 dollars paid over to sheriffs and clerks respectively. Enforcement and permit fees added 86 448 dollars, against a department appropriation of 255 000 dollars.
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Sentin
Prohibition
Brown
J. W
Reese
Suventys
General Treasury
Justis
Figcat
Prohibition Department Report Claims Self-Supporting Revenue
W G Brown State Commissioner of Prohibition asserts the department collected fines and forfeitures from confiscated automobiles and road work penalties totaling 95 932 days for eleven months. He notes six arrests per thirteen reported and that the agency not only covers its costs but returns nearly its appropriation to the treasury. He cites the first half fiscal year report as evidence.
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W. G. Brown
State
Prohibition
Meddling lawyers and old time values in crime debate
Editor letter criticizes a so called nagging lawyer and praises meddling neighbors who defend law. It recounts a West Virginia trial where a defense attorney steered jurors toward not guilty and recalls a governor's stance on caring for aged parents, urging personal responsibility amid rising crime.
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Rome
West Virginia
the Sentinel
Gore
McDaniel Calls for Firm Prosecution and Tax Focus
A plain spoken plea by W. W. McDaniel urging stronger prosecution of crime and steady tax policy. The message stresses decisive action, urging authorities to pursue offenders and secure public accountability through sustained fiscal measures.
Stokes Trial Nears End in Chicago Case
Chicago March 12 Arguments of the jury in the trial of William E. D. Stokes New York millionaire for conspiracy to defraud his wife continued. Milton D. Smith assistant State's Attorney led the prosecution and attacked Stokes as a "dollar marked octopus" with long arms reaching into Chicago and beyond. C F Rathburn counsel for Stokes to follow, with W W Smith closing for the state.
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Chicago
We. E. D. Stokes
New York
Millonaire
Milton D. Smith
Mr. Stokes
Robert Lee
Stokes
C.F. Rathburn
Smith
W. W. Smith
Ford Runs 43.8 Miles On Gas of Gas
Public test by city and automobile club officials shows a Word Sedan with Hlaneke Thermostatic Carburetor Control running 42.8 miles on gasoline. The self regulating unit promises instant starts in cold weather, reduces carbon buildup, keeps crankcase oil clean, cuts repair bills, and installs in two minutes. Inventors A G Ance and U9 Cap. 3998 advertise agents and samples.
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Supe City
Automobile Club
Cilae
Anche
Chicago
Court Adjours for Burdett Rites and Moonshine Case
Mary Capelin Wendel was found guilty by a circuit court jury for possessing a moonshine still. She appealed to the supreme court of appeals, posted bond, and was dismissed. Dominick Zampena was found guilty of driving while intoxicated. sentence not yet set. Funeral of Attorney Abe Turdot te noted. State v Russel Clem and William E Kines began trial. motion to sever denied. Prosecution witness Clarence Moore testified as court adjourned. trial resumes tomorrow.
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Mary, Capelin
Wendel
Kittle
Supreme Court of Appeals
Dominick Zampena
Kitle
Abe Turdotte
Pullixins Tae Gampene Coral
Russel Clem
William E. Kines
Kines
Clem
Clarence F. Moore
Aged jockey found dying in New York street
Aged jockey Lloyd Hughes is found dying in Manhattan street. A hospital report reveals a notebook with a cryptic note claiming Hughes rode Matt Jordan to fame in Brooklyn in 1873. Earlier records recount racing details from that era with Lloyd Wyenes and Gingamon in heats, ending with Matt Jordan’s horses not winning later.
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New York
Lloyd Hughes
Matt Jordan
Undyios
Brooklyn
Lloyd Hugues
Lloyd Wyenes
Mart Jordan
Thed Haywoou
Bingaman Woby H
Moundsvild City Election Turns On Mayor Race
In Moundsvild on March 12 a small turnout reflected the mayoral contest between Hen B. Jarvin, deputy, and Jerry Miller, Democrat merchant, as voters weigh the city’s leadership.
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Moundsside
Cout
Yace
Hen B. J. Jarvin
Keputy Hoan
Jerry Miller
Tielty
British Lacy Outlines His Objections to Security Pact
Geneva March 12 Austen Chamberlain British secretary for foreign affairs outlined objections to the Geneva protocol arguing dominions India and other states could not accept it. He urged defensive arrangements in cooperation with the League of Nations to meet special needs and kept arbitration as a cautioned option. He stressed unity among nations most affected and warned against compulsory arbitration weakening reservations. Funeral notices for H Leonard set for Friday at Fetterman church with Rev Snodgrass officiating.
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Ritish
Council
League of Nations
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India
Canada
Austria
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Britain
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Permanent Court of International Justice
Mr. Chamborlain
Dominions
England
League
Hrator
Téague
Leonard
H. ©. Leonard
Wheeling
McMechen
Will
Q. R. Snod
Grass
Dirrmont
My Grafton
A. B. Delaney
Lincoln Street
Six Teams to Vie for State Cage Titles in A B
Buckhannon and Grafton host the West Virginia state basketball tournament. Six teams remain alive in the A and B divisions after sectional play, with long-time champions and runners-up like Buckhannon, Charleston, Wheeling, Huntington, and others aiming for state glory. New entrants include Wallace, Cowes, Sutton, New Martinsville, Northfork Spanishburg, Hurricane, and Hamlin as they seek first appearances in the state tourney.
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Buckhannon
Grafton
Hackhannon
Ws Va
West Virginia
Clandenatn High
Ang
Elkins High
Wellaburg High
Moundaville High
Follawabes High
Jane High
Land Blacksville High
Centurs ‘High
Buckhahnon Y Chartaston
Wheeling
Hity
Montgomery Ia
Inigh
Digofield
Pein
Ceredo-Kenova
Inighy Huntington
Wallace, Cowes
Sutton
Field
New Martinsville
Northforke
Spanishburg Murricane
Hamlin
Cather Leads Clean-Up Drive Against Littered Streets
Mayor Thomas H. Cather opened a sanitation crackdown after Ora Jenkins of West Grafton was arrested for trash dumping. Jenkins pleaded guilty and paid a fine as city officers pledge broad enforcement of alley and street litter laws amid numerous complaints.
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Thomas H. Cather
Henied Ora Jenkins
West Grafton
Jenkin
Fletcher
Arraignes
Jenkins
Ciarg
Cather
Mitchell Not to Quit Army Air Service in Public Defense
Milwaukee March 12 General Mitchell denying rumors he will leave the air service vows to pursue a unified air force. He argues officers blocked quiet reform, saying they must listen and that within two years a reorganized air force will be established. This is his first public appearance since the aircraft investigation led to his demotion to colonel by weeks.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Maren
Brix
Mitchell
Congress
Ad Echo
Weeks
University of Chicago opens day nursery for students
Chicago reports a new day nursery on March 12 where forty to fifty children aged 4 to 5 play, study, and eat under expert staff while graduate students, faculty, and alumni attend classes. Parents are scientists and professionals using the facility to supervise their kids during research work.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Riddle resigns from diplomatic corps after sea mishaps
Mrs. John Riddle, wife of the U S ambassador to Argentina, says sea disasters forced her husband to quit the foreign diplomatic service. She recounts Lusitania and other incidents that left her afraid of ocean travel and explains she cannot accompany him abroad.
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Diplomatic Corps
New York
C 5
Argentina
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Cor
Riddle
Pope
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Tréland
Mrs. Riddle
England
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