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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
4
A lengthy editorial discusses Warren McCray Indiana governor's collapse under banking fraud charges. It traces motives and actions from initial misrepresentation to systemic deceit, noting numerous violations and a lost reputation, warning that many may repeat similar acts.
The Sentinel corrects errors about Ellsworth McVicker a mayor candidate clarifying age lineage and that he is not in cement or contracting. It notes McVicker served two terms as Justice of the Peace in Barbour county and is a reliable county citizen. Also introduces Merle Watkins as a candidate for prosecuting attorney praising his tenure and questioning whether he should remain in office.
The Sentinel notes another mention of Jacob Tt. Morgan on the Republican county commissioner ticket for the May primary. Morgan is described as a familiar figure in Gratton, similar to Marie Watkins, and is listed among announced candidates.
In a vivid portrait, a speaker’s dynamic gesture and oral power highlight Senator James E. Watson. The piece recalls his Indiana roots, early campaigns, and rising influence, noting his roles with Cannon, Hadley, and Harding era politics as readers are urged to submit names for a Hall of Fame.
The Sentinel praises longtime Republican Jaket for city service as public works head, citing his work on streets alleys sewers and water lines and his orderly stewardship. It endorses Walter Leach as a capable, educated reformer who understands common people's needs and will enforce law with discretion and comprehension.
Walter Leach enters the May primary race for Justice of the Peace. A former county superintendent of schools, he retired from public service years ago and has since worked in city business in insurance and collections, aiming to use that experience for the duties of justice.
Howard B Lee of Blue Mercer County prosecuting attorney and Republican candidate for attorney general visited Taylor County on Wednesday. He is completing his second term as Mercer County prosecuting attorney and is endorsed by the county bar, circuit and criminal court judges, women’s groups, the N W fly system board, and the Republican committee.
A Preston County letter urges the State Road Commission to divert twenty percent bond funds toward a western road link from Fellowsville to Tunnelton and on to Kingwood and Terra Alta. The plea argues the wider benefit to Northern West Virginia and Maryland markets, labeling justice as securing full county access and better highways.
Dear Howard: On behalf of the people of Preston county, I wish to express my appreciation of recent articles appearing in the Sentinel regarding the road situation of Preston. What Preston county asks for, and will fight for to the last ditch, we haven't reached that yet.
Gen Julian Carr former commander of the Confederate Veterans and Durham tobacco magnate dies in Chicago while traveling from Durham to Chicago influenza developed into pneumonia and heart complications Carr built Durham tobacco business later selling to American Tobacco Company He held diverse posts including president of Durham’s first National Bank and was a Democratic delegate multiple times.
The obituary notes General Carr as a benefactor to education in North Carolina, especially Trinity College Durham, and highlights wartime support for families of Durham soldiers and his role in Hoover's food conservation program. He led the North Carolina division of the United Confederate Veterans and served as commander in chief during reunions. Born Chapel Hill Oct 12, 1945, he married Nanniecone Parish and had six children: Fitzh Morehead Lalla Rookh Jon S Carr Albert Marvin Claiborne McDowell and Austin Heaton Carr.
Charles N Dunnington longtime Webster area resident died at his Irontown Ohio home on Monday from injuries at work. He was about 65, married about forty years to Rose Warder of Webster, who died earlier. Survived by son John Dunnington of Main Street, and daughters Virginia and Emmeline who lived with him in Irontown. A Method ist church member, he was nephew of Colonel Robert M Dunnington and Julia A Lewin. Interment will be in Ironton Ohio.
OAKDALE Mr and Mrs Iva Morris call on A J Mc Cauley while John Nichols visits John Gallaher. Mrs Mary Gemas visits Ohio sister. Mr Lucas moves family to late T N Austin farm. Mrs Mary Rogers returns from Morgan town. Jair Simpson visiting Mrs A E West. C B Brown on Morgantown business. Elizabeth Matthew and Ray and Milton visit J W Zinn. W A Crawford from Pittsburgh extends coal leases. Earl Zinn visits Grafton. Glenn Smith returns from Reedaville visiting his brother. Earl Morris visits Gratton. J P Keane returns to Pittsburgh after visiting sister Mrs Lila R Lowe. Mildred Hamilton returns home from illness visit. Mrs W Harper of Clarksburg. Freda Menear visits Morgantown. C B Parrish returns home after Clarksburg visit. William McFardt leaves for C N Tammaington funeral in Ironton Ohio. Eugene Dunnington, Belington division conductor, leaves for Ironton Ohio.
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