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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

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Michigan G O P Meeting Focuses On Jolson Endorsement

Reports from Kalamazoo Michigan show the Republican state convention centering on how to indorse Senator Jolson as the party’s presidential nominee favorite. The event also features speeches criticizing postwar policy failures and league of nations objections amid a heated primary season.

Kalmazoo Mich Senator Jolson Michigan Hich Conyman Fordney League of Nations United States

Hungarian objection reply delivered at Versailles

The diplomatic reply of ambassadors to Hungary over peace terms was delivered today to the Hungarian delegation at Versailles. The text and covering letter were not released. A public service notice announces a special American Legion meeting May 6 at 7:30 p.m in the courthouse with all members urged to attend. Royal Neighbors plan a meeting at Red Men's hall Friday at 2 p.m with important business noted.

Gatas Mhrg Versailles American Legion Court House Legion Sieved Burdett Red Men's Hall

Baseball Booster Days Poster Promotes Grafton Baseball

The notice promotes Baseball Booster Days on Friday and Saturday May 7th and 8th to raise funds for Grafton baseball. It urges readers to buy tickets and support local summer baseball initiatives.

Grafton

Pittsburgh Railroad Supply Improved After Strike

Pittsburgh Pa May 3 freight and passenger movement in the Pittsburgh district yesterday was better than since yardmen strike began. Management attributed the improvement to assistance from other industries displaced by the strike. Few strikers returned to work as railroads report continued disruption.

Pittsburgh

Large Court House Sale Sells County Property At Auction

A major courthouse sale drew a large crowd as the estates of T E Cole Dr A B Warder and T E Joyce liquidated assets to satisfy Graf ton Bank judgments. Purchasers bought parcels in Clarkesburg including two houses at 112 W Washington and 118 W Washington as Perine and Ralphsnyder led bids amid scarce tenant property and high building costs.

J. L. Hechmer T. E. Cole A. 8. Warder T. E Joyce Grafton Bank Joyes Misses Marie aKthorine Joyce T. E. Joyce Jennings Dr Warder B. W. Perine Dr. Wi J Iiving Clarkesburg Cole and Warder T. B. Cole W. Washington Parker Selvey Annia J. Haber Walter St CH. Whetsell F Main St Parrish Realty Cr Lazadder Harter E. Main St C. Ralphsnyder Parc B. Main St Yair Avenuue Bonafede Thornton Road

Further advances in newspaper price coming

A telegram from I P C vice president W Lyman to Joseph Puliteer of the St Louis Post-Dispatch states further print paper price increases will take effect July 1. The message was presented to a Senate committee probing the paper shortage.

Washington International Paper Co W. Lyman Senate Joseph Puliteer St. Louis Post-Diapateh

Wood Gains Slowly Over Sen Johnson In Indiana Primary

Major General Leonard Wood extended a narrow lead over Senator Johnson of California as Indiana’s statewide presidential preference vote progressed. With 2,520 precincts of 8,387 reporting, Wood led by about 5,033, tallying 59,475 to Johnson 52,938, while Lowden and Harding trailed.

Indianapolis Ind Leonard Wood Johnson California Uhe Wood Lowden Illinois Harding Ohio Inliana Jane Harding

Mexican General Joins Revolution Moves Toward Puebla

General Pablo Gonzales, once a key Carranza ally, has joined the Mexican revolution. He led two regiments near Mexico City, cut rail lines to Veracruz, and advanced toward Puebla with rural supporters backing the revolt. Obregon and Bonillas discussed candidacy futures amid the turmoil.

Washington Pablo Gousales Carranza Vera Cruz Santa Gonzales Mexico City Norance aMnet Gonzales Los Reyes Puebla Obregon Bonilas Cor ‘Ido Bonillas Wemen Ifonora

New York Jews Prepare for Independence Day Parade

New York May 5 thousands of Jews led by two Orthodox rabbis will march down Fifth Avenue carrying the scrolls of the law to celebrate the San Remo conference decree making Palestine the Jewish home.

New York New York City Fifth Avenue Palestine

Tragic Fall Kills Child in Charleston Window Pot Incident

In Charleston West Virginia on May 5 a flower pot toppled as five year old Nancy Van Wick attempted to climb to a window sill. The pot pinned her neck against the pavement breaking it and she died shortly after at a local hospital while her mother Frederick Van Wick and family faced a shock. The child was severely injured and hospitalized for several days.

Charleston W. Va Nancy van Wick Frederick van Wick

American Legion Week Proclaimed by West Virginia Governor

Governor John J. Cornwell designates May 17 to 22 as The American Legion Week in West Virginia. He urges residents to aid the Legion in its drive to enroll members and support patriotic organizations. The proclamation highlights the Legion’s role in honoring World War I veterans and promoting Americanism and civic duty.

West Virginia THE Patric Society Charleston W. A John J. Cornwell American Legion Virginia John J.ornwell West iVrennisland Panol Othet Patriotic Organisation

Osenton Takes McGraw's Place on Committee

Osenton, a West Virginia lawyer, was chosen acting Democratic national committeeman to fill the vacancy caused by Colonel John T. McGraw's death. Named by McGraw’s family and the three national committeemen, Ossenton will handle McGraw’s political papers and plan the West Virginia delegation for the San Francisco convention. Clem Shaver will convene a meeting to elect a successor to McGraw as the national committeeman.

Charleston W. Va W. Ossentor Mayetteville West Virginia John T. McGraw McGraw Emily Arthur Muller Nebraska Isadore Dockwiler California John T. Barnett Colorado Mr. Ossenton Grattan Ossenton Colonel McGraw Wil State Committee Yomanen Meffen

Minkeche Named By President In Philadelphia Club

Philadelphia May 1 Wil bhiard Loyd, a noted textile figure, announced the appointment of Minkeche by the president. The event, marked by a gathering at the club, highlighted a leader described as pivotal in the industry. The piece references the club’s color and conection efforts, noting the director role and a longstanding reputation.

Philadelphia Wilbhiard Ds Foes Maninns Sog

Freight rate hike sought by roads association

Washington May. Fresett rate increases of 8.01 per cent for eastern railroads 0.9 per cent for southern roads and 23.9 per cent for western lines have been proposed to the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Association of Railway Executives. These increases are projected to yield an annual net of about 1.017 billion dollars, to raise carriers' income to the fixed percent baseline in the transportation act.

Washington Fresett Intterstate Commierce Commission Association of Railway Executives Sui

Knox Opens Debate on End of War Resolution

Senator Knox urged that President Wilson overstated wartime needs and kept allied powers intact after the armistice claiming there was no excuse for prolonging the war. He warned of revolution and threatened free institutions, pressing a return to peacetime government and power to Congress.

Washington

Kentucky Democrats Instruct For Governor Cox

Louisville May 5 Kentucky's delegates from the state at large were instructed by the Democratic state convention to vote for Governor Cox of Ohio as long as his name remains before the national convention. No mention was made of the twenty two district delegates.

Louisville Kentucky Cox Ohio

Daughter of Campbell dies at Bethany mansion

Wellsburg West Virginia May 1 Decina Varel aged eighty one youngest daughter of H A Campbell founder of Bethany college at Gerhany West Virginia died at the Bethany mansion the family homestead here late last night after a bri ghts disease Mrs Barclay known as a writer among her books The Barclays at Monticello will be read at the Campbellry here with Rev Dr Clare Good night of Bethany college officiating

Wellsburg W. Va Decina Varel H. A. Campbell Bethany, College Gerhany Bethany Brights Barclay Barclays Monticello Campbellry Clare Goodnight Bethany College

Food prices decline in Chicago onion surplus

Reports from the United States bureau of foods and markets say prices ease as bumper crops of onions and cabbage head toward Chicago. Texas Bermuda onions fell about 58 cents a load amid a large northbound shipment of roughly 4,090 carloads.

Chicago United States Bureau of Foods and Markets Texas

Brotherhood Court Fight Over Charter Revocation In Beaver

May 5 The petition of Freedom lodge 522 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen seeks a permanent injunction to stop its charter revocation by the grand lodge. Court heard W G Lee of Cleveland testify. the case centers on whether the grand lodge can cancel for alleged unauthorized strikes. Pittsburgh area rail operations show strain with volunteer crews and heightened tensions in the district.

Pittsburgh Pettion of Freedom Brotherhood of Railway Ne Gyand Lodge Beaver Freedom Lodge Cent W. G. Lee Cleveland Brotherhod Prlui Grand Todse L. M. Schwab Freedoms Jodge Connsel Grand Lodge George A. Baldwin Ku No Brother and Constitution Thsburgh Lee Wrotherlaad Peitski Vale

Armour & Co Probed for Profiteering in Boston

In Boston on May 5, Armour & Co. and New England manager John Wilson faced charges of unreasonable profits and profiteering. A warrant, issued on evidence from the U S attorney, alleges land bought for under 10 cents per point plus about 4 cents per pound freight was sold at 25 cents a pound.

Tston Mass Armour & Co New England John Wilson United States Commissioner United States District Attorney's Office

Weather Outlook With Showers And Cool Nights

Partly cloudy and cool tonight and Thursday with probable showers mainly in the south. The piece also includes a quirky aside about knocking and a stray comment on unions and commerce.

Contests Forecast at Republican Conventions in South

Louisiana regulars unnamed uninstructed delegates in Chicago split over rival factions. Mississippi Republicans nominate delegates at Jackson while Liv White faction meets Alexandria to contest April 1 results.

New Orleans Louisana Mississippi Chicago Alexandria Jackson

Destroyers Ordered to Watch Mexican West Coast

Secretary Daniels ordered a division of destroyers from New York with the Atlantic Fleet to sail immediately for Key West. They will be held for possible duty on the Mexican west coast waters.

New York Black Hawk Hudson River Key West Mexican Atlantic Fleet Washington Daniels

Stock Gamblers Keeping Busy In New York

In New York on May 5 traders turned the day toward professional interests with shorts covering on improved monetary and industrial conditions. About 800000 shares changed hands as stocks showed active movement. The stock exchange committee ordered an investigation into Replogle Steel amid concerns over possible cornering akin to past Stutz motor stock episodes.

New York Shorts the Stock Exchange Replogle Xame State Motor Company

Johnson Edges Hoover in Cal Presidential Primary

In Isco California on May S returns tabulated today Senator Johnson of San Francisco led rival Herbert Hoover by a wire margin in the presidential preference primary.

Isco Cal May S

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