Gold Star Mothers Reach Cherbourg Shores in France
The steamship America arrived at Cherbourg at 2 45 p m with 231 Gold Star Mothers from the United States. They were met by French officials, given flowers, and boarded trains for Paris after four addresses. The group will lay a wreath on the unknown soldier’s grave and later proceed to Paris, amid emotional scenes and large crowds.
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Cherbourg
France
United States
America
Paris
the Invalides
Remley Post
American’ Legion
Sarah G. Thompson
New York
Iva Lindsey
Bethel
Onidipiesa
Felipa Hy Crespin
Oma- Neb
Thompson
Pseader
Madame de Rolance
Society of
French Women
General Vorilion
French Combattants
Questionnaire On European Federal Union Is Prepared
Paris May 16 A 6000 word questionnaire and outline on the constitution of a European Federal Union prepared by Aristide Briand will be sent to the 26 League of Nations members tomorrow. The plan envisions an economic federation to ease commerce among European states and may be named the United States of Europe. Many statesmen have long sought to remove tariff barriers, though language, race, monetary systems, tariffs, and railway gauges have hindered unity.
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United States
Hoover
Chesapeake Bay
Ships of the Line
Fensacola
Lexington
League of Nations
Paris
Aristide Briand
Russia
Briand
Europe
United States of Europe
Atlantic
Grafton Fruit Market Saturday Specials
Kentucky berries 36 cents a basket fancy beans two pounds for 25 cents Winesap apples three pounds 25 cents radishes three bunches for 10 cents silver skin onions four pounds 29 cents Texas corn two for a price not specified home grown rhubarb three pounds for eight cents cantaloupes tomatoes cucumbers celery lettuce peppers spingeb turnips mustard greens bananas oranges lemons and more offered in a broad fresh produce lineup.
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Grafton
Three Miners Die in Avella Mine Blast
A mine explosion at Powhatan No 2 pit in Avella on May 1 killed Clement Mantey 26 of New Cumberland West Virginia John Sepres 19 and Thomas Williams 50 from Avella individuals injured four others and wrecked part of the mine. Walter Glasgow left for Harrisburg after opening inquiry officials said the blast likely stemmed from slate fall ignited by a spark. About 350 miners were evacuated and operations paused briefly.
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Avella
Walter Glasgow
State Secretary of Mines
Harrisburg
Powhatan Mining Company
No. 2
32Nd Butt
Clement Mantey
New Cumberland
W. Va
John Sepres
Thomas Wiliams
Neato
Avelin
Cross Symbol Found In Ear Of Corn At Knottsville
An ear of corn discovered by Charlie Combs of Sandy Greek Knottsville District bears a cross shape formed by grains. The cross appears nearly perfect with two red colored grains amid yellowish white kernels.
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Knottsville
Inscom Crib
Charlie Combs
Sandy Greek
Ambassador for repeal of liquor statute
Newark N J May 16 Dwight W Morrow ambassador to Mexico seeks the Republican nomination for the U S Senate and favors repeal of the 18th amendment returning liquor traffic to state control He described ten years of federal prohibition as deplorable noting resentment stems from overbearing national control and weak enforcement with states compelled to bear enforcement burden He voiced no panacea for the issue.
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Newark
N. d
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexico
United States Senate
United States
Power counsel attacks Brady claim on displaced workers
Louis A. Johnson counsel for the West Virginia Power and Transmission Co. presented new calculations to the Public Service Commission asserting that 3,175 persons in families of five would be displaced by the Cheat River Water Power Development even if no new steam plants are built. He based figures on the 1928 state mines report showing average mine output of 2,056 tons per employee, contrasting Brady’s 800 tons.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. Spates Brady
Cheat River
Louis A. Johnson
West Virginia Power and Transmission Company
Public Service Commission
Johnson
State Department of Mines
Brady
America Wins Walker Cup Triumph Amid Strong Play
The American Walker Cup team retained the trophy by defeating Britain 10 to 2. Seven of eight singles matches and three of four foursomes contributed to the victory, with Dr. C. F. Willing and Don Moe delivering decisive wins for the United States.
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Sandwith
King
Dr. C. F. Willing
John Nelson Smith
Don Moe
J. A. Stout
Taylor County Wild Life League Drives For New Members
The Taylor County Wild Life League held a meeting to discuss a membership drive. President Dr. H. V. Flanagan led the session with minutes by Dr. Heinlein and plans for a fish hatchery investigation by Ed Mc Daniel. A report is due at the next meeting on May 18 at Guy Cole's, with 85 current members and 25 more pledged. prizes were discussed for bringing in new members.
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Taylor County Wild Life League
Taylor County
The
Wild Life League
H. V. Flanagan
Heinlein
Ed McDaniel
Dp. m
Guy Cole
Bratch
Joe Madera
Reservations To Naval Pact Planned Vary By Officers
Washington May 16 A movement to attach reservations to the London naval treaty began to form as the senate naval and foreign affairs committees heard opinions from high navy officers. Reservations likely to address the flexible clause allowing exceeding treaty limits if others build. Admiral Jones urged clear limits on allowable excess ships. A foreign relations panel heard a technical paper by Rear Admiral Bristol on post conference policy. The board favored a program of ten 10,000 ton cruisers and more large ships with a 5 8 2 ratio, costing about 1.973 billion dollars, while noting potential losses of six inch cruisers and scrapped battleships.
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Washington
Senate Naval and Foreign Affairs Committees
Agaist
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Naval Committee
Foreign Relations Committee
Hilary J. Jones
Foreign Relations
Navy General Board
Mark L. Bristol
Borah
General Board
Admiral Jones
Bristol
Health Status Shown In Preschool Clinic Survey
A week long preschool health clinic reported 231 defects among 1 92 children examined across several schools. Defects included tonsils teeth glands nutrition and adenoids with notable rates at Central East Grafton Garrison South Grafton and West Grafton schools. Doctors Suddarth Beagle Baker Peck Warden Painter led examinations and advised treatment before September opening.
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J Edna Mason
F. S. Siddarth
Hugh Church
Suddarth
R. D. Stout
Alden Beagle
Central School
East Grafton
Garrison
C. R. Baker
Garrison School
South Grafton
West Gratton School
D. C. Peck
Paul P. Warden
Loraine Painter
Elkins Obituary John H. Riley Dies at 92
John H. Riley, 92, died at his Second Street home in Elkins last night after a paralysis stroke. A longtime resident of over 40 years, he helped found Hikins and was a timber expert with ties to the Central West Virginia Railroad and Henry G. Davis. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs Williams Hanway of Graton and Mrs R M Fredlock of Elkins, and a son Bliss Riley of Hagerstown. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon.
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Elkins
John H. Riley
Second Street
Mr. Riley
Hikins
Old Central West Virginia Railroad
Henry G. Davis
Davis
Elidas
Williams. Hanway
Graton
R. M. Fredlock
Elking
Bliss Riley
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Hagerstown
Prospects for Peace in India Brightens
Reports from Bombay and nearby areas indicate a government move toward negotiations with Mahatma Gandhi as civil disobedience prisoners are freed or arrested. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu led a salt raid group, was briefly detained, then released amid ongoing tensions and arrests. Violent rioting near My Mensingh Benegal injured about 90 people as guards tried to move squor and herbs for government sale. Police and volunteers clashed. one officer and several others were hurt. many rioters treated. Dharsaana salt pans raids continued with limited success.
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Bombay
India
Mahatma
Bomy Bay
All-India Congress
Sarojini Naidu
Maratma
Abbas ‘Tyabil
Dhatsaana
Liberty
My Mensingh
Benegal
Dharsaana
Wisconsin Governor Exonerated of Charge
Sheboygan Wisconsin governor Walter J Kohler is exonerated by a jury special verdict on excessive campaign expenditures. He awaits final verdict in ouster suit from Circuit Judge Gustav Gehrz. A decision on whether he violated the corrupt practices act will be issued within a few days.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Walter J. Kohler
Gustav Gehrz
Kohler
Dry League's Record Reveals League Contributions
Washington May 16 The senate lobby committee released records of the Anti Saloon League showing $5,563,588 raised in the last 11 years. The Kresge Foundation of Detroit was the largest single donor with $106,250 since 1928 and Stanley S. Kresge of Detroit added $10,000. Other major contributors included William F. Cochran Baltimore $13,700 Mr and Mrs John Hy Hauberg Rock Island $7,600 Catherine and Jeasie Corbin Lake Forest Illinois $7,000 Liam H. Crosby Buffalo $6, Alfred Les Freeman Philadelphia $5,000 and W. H. Cowles Spokane $5,000.
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Washington
Senate Lobby Committee
Anti Saloon League
Kresge Foundation
Detroit
Stanley S. Kresge
William F. Cochran
Baltimore
John ‘Hy Hauberg
Rock Island
Catherine and
Jeasie Corbin
Lake Forest
Illnois
Liam H. Crosby
Buffalo
Alfred Les Freeman
Aphia
W. H. Cowles
Spokane
Waive Regulations Allow Clerk Appointment for Mrs Helen Hall
Washington May 16 Civil service rules were waived to appoint a government clerk for Mrs Helen Hall York. A prohibition agent and Bush Meat Market worker were killed on duty about a month ago. Andrews Church Ladies Missionary Society noted the event in a brief despatch.
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Washington
Civil Service
Helen Hall
York
Bush
Elety
Andrews Church
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