School board seats clash over politics and reform
The Grafton Sentinel reports that two longtime education board members, once renominated after resignations, face continued distrust. A cross party Citizens’ ticket forms at the courthouse with calls to keep school affairs nonpartisan, out of politics, and focused on proper management and appointments.
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Ming
Rppearls
Court’ House
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Banyaun
Elnce
Dai Sronteial
Bis
Saapaesah
The Potent Dyestuff Drives British Independence Pursuit
A long discussion argues Britain must end reliance on foreign dyestuffs by expanding domestic production with strong government support. A major grant funds a research lab and tax relief on alcohol aids the industry. The piece contrasts American efforts and warns of wartime shifts in trade policy and tariff ideas. It notes German-American loyalties and calls for clear public information during a prolonged war.
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Great Britain
United
Almericatt
Piakitudem
Redfield
United States
England
Cobden
What the War With Spain Taught Us and Why It Matters
A historical reflection on the Spanish American War and its lasting impact. It notes the surge of national power, the growth of the navy, and needed military reforms. The piece critiques wartime censorship and emphasizes the public’s demand for clearer information on France, the Dardanelles, and naval action, while commenting on press dynamics and advertising in wartime.
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Maine
North America
Domber
Santiago
United States
Spain
Térmel
France
Dardanelles
Naval War
London
Agricultural Department
Cupid
Sentinel
Culjid
War Office
Presa
Ie Cotta
Lifer
Open the Window into Mexico Mr. West Returns
Mr. Duval West, special representative to Mexico, reports back to Washington after months visiting factions across the border. He argues for informing the American public fully about Mexican conditions to minimize risk and defend U.S. lives and property. He notes a long line of envoys, secrecy, and public reluctance to reveal the truth, urging disclosure of the real situation.
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Duval West
Mexico
Washington
White House
West
Rio Grande
Wilson
United States
John Lind
Department of State
Jolind
Ieee
Ings
State Department
Citleon
Fragmented note hints at advertising for a wife
The text describes a suitor preferring advertising over courting in his search for a wife among several maidens. It mentions a woman named Nish and vaguely references other characters and plans without clear context or full names.
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Fkig
Debating the International Police and Arbitration
The text argues that the world must move beyond mere arbitration awards to embrace processes that ensure nations accept arbitration. It questions the feasibility of an international police force, analyzes the needed balance with armaments, and emphasizes moral aims, three agency types, and the limits of judicial methods. It calls for a robust international organization to codify rules and empower conciliatory power to prevent large scale conflict.
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Moore
Liworld
Europe
Ufe
international _intervct
Mrs A T Steadman Dies After Brief Illness
After a brief illness Mrs A T Steadman died Monday evening at her home 70 West Boyd Street aged 36. Funeral services will be Thursday May 29 at 2:80 o'clock from the residence with Rev W B King officiating. Interment at Blu mont cemetery with Perine Bartlett Co in charge. Survived by husband five children her mother four sisters and one brother. Steadman employed by Pugh and Beavers wholesale grocery.
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A. T Steadman
West Boyd Street
W. B. King
Bluemont Cemetery
Perine, Bartlett & Co
Margaret Smallwood
James Summers
Lillian Dean
Fannie Smallwood
Rosa ‘Mays
Sistersville
Charles Smallwood
Steadman
Pugh & Beavers
Weil renews 825000 bond in Marion county case
Charleston May 15 A Leo Weil Pittsburgh attorney for Manufacturers Light and Heat renewed a 25000 bond for his appearance at the next term of the court June 14 He is indicted for attempting to bribe two members of the public service commission a writ is pending in the state supreme court and may not be reached until the term after.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. Leo Weil
Pittsburgh
Tor the Manufacturers’ Light & Heat Company
Weil
Public Service Commission
State Supreme Court
Py thian home project at Buckhannon abandoned
Montgomery of Kingwood and Brand keeper of records claim the planned Pythian home in Buckhannon has been abandoned. The appropriation for the structure will likely be diverted to a pension fund for widows and orphans of the order.
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Montgomery
Kingwood
Brand Keeper
Andygeah
Fifteen year old William Crawford dies after being hit
In Hanover Pennsylvania on May 13 eighteen year old William Crawford, a 15 year old amateur baseball batter, was struck in the temple by a pitched ball during a game and died within minutes.
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Hanover
William Crawford
Princeton Million Gift Aids New University Dining Hall
May 14 Princeton completed the $250000 needed to secure a matching $250000 gift from Mrs Russel Sage. The $500000 total will fund a new university dining hall to complete Sage Hall buildings. Construction will begin soon after college closes.
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Princeon
N.J
Princeton
Russel Sage
University
Sage
College
Oglesby Accused of Forcing Wife Into Manhattan Island Asylum
New York report states Dr. James Van Pelt Oglesby is accused in Supreme Court filings of having his wife Mabel Oglesby committed to Ward's Island Manhattan Site Asylum in April after allegedly squandering a large sum she recently received from her father Zenae W. Oglesby of Quitman Georgia. The late father, former bank and railroad president, left over 1 million dollars to his wife and five children. Oglesby's name matches his wife's maiden Mae Seo Wood Oglesby in records.
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New York
James van Pelt Oglesby
Supreme Court
Mabel Oglesby
Manhattan Site
Ward's Island
Oglesby
Zenae W. Oglesby
Quitman
Ant
South Georgia
West Coast
Dr. Ogiendyy
Maeseo Wood Oglesby
Local News and Social Callers at Pruntytown
Pruntytown reports a assortment of social visits and homecomings. Robert Topbing, a student at Burliynnon, stayed several days with relatives. Mrs Ritter was called to Arbowr county by a family illness. Jeuse Lambert has moved to Davis for work. D K Walder spent last Sunday locally. Whitecdorver and Hargate visited over the weekend. Mrs Richardson hosted visitors including the Bardtons and Mr and Mrs Arnett were ill. Several residents were guest callers in nearby towns, with chicken supper plans noted. Everett Kemble from Kingmont spent Sunday at home.
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Atanding
Burliiynnon
Ritter
Ahrbowr
Gerioug
Jeuse Lambert
Davis
D. K. Walder
Te Whitecdrver
W. J." Richardson
Dara Bercients
X Bo
Theodora Gerkin
Clyde “Hargatei
Hipbaas Wallon
Josephine: Kidter
Sally Batson
Porter
Holiurid
Ot Fairmont
Nira
Batson
Bernadetto
Grandma Haler
Mya
James
Riley Utt
Grafton
Everett Kemble
Kingmont
Afton Family Uses Roan's Kidney Pills
Mrs. Castle of Grafton reports back and head pain and rheumatic aches eased after using Roan's Kidney Pills from Union Drug Co. The testimonial notes kidney relief and overall improvement, praising the remedy bought for 50 cents and recommends Dean's Kidney Pills as the same proven product from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Gratton
Mia
Frank Castle
West Mainletrace
Grafton
Andy
Roan
Union Drug.Co
Dean
Irene Chancellor breaks women's broad jump record in Columbia
In Columbia Missouri on May 18, Irene Chancellor shattered the women's collegiate broad jump mark. The report notes the scene as a swift newspapers blurb with fragmented lines and garbled accompanying text.
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Columbia
Irene Chancellor
Fittesn
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