Big Mohonk Conference Opens on Arbitration in May
The Mohonk Lake conference on international arbitration opens with distinguished attendees from government, diplomacy, education, and journalism. Speakers from The Hague and Central American peace talks inform three days of debate at the Mohonk estate, aiming to define progress and limits of arbitration and the Hague results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohonk
Tomorow
Army
Navy
Albert Keith Smiley
Smiley
Lake Mohon
The
Hague
Jans E Scott
State Department
Minix Corea
Nicaragua
Calvo
Coda Rica
Benjamin F. Trueblood
Boston
John Barrett
Bureau of American Republics
New England
California
Rollo Ogden
New York Evening Post
A. C. Lambdin
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Walter N. Page
O. P. Marsden
Success Magazine
Hamilton Holt
Independent
Decoration Day to Draw Record Crowds in Grafton
Grafton plans its Decoration Day with Senator Thurston as orator at the National Cemetery. The Board of Trade activates fundraising, transportation, and entertainment as bands from Vincent’s, Woodmen, Elkins, Tunnelton, and Howesville prepare to perform. The city promotes cleanliness and curb appeal to impress visitors and launch a tradition of civic pride.
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Grafton
Amule
Board of Trade
Vincent’s
Woodmen
World of
Elkins
Tunnelton
Howesville
Grafton Traction Company
Ball Park
Thurston
National Cemetery
Grand Army Post
City to Build Crematory At Once In Grafton
City officials announce immediate construction of a crematory on the lot at the mouth of Short Creek between the Wabash right of way and the Tygart Valley river West End, with a large furnace and bins for garbage, hoping to remove odors and reduce dumping complaints. Sting Sommerville to sell firm property at Court House on Saturday May 23 for estate of B. E. Carter & Co. Mrs Richardson and children leave for Pittsburgh for two weeks to visit her mother.
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Short Creek
Wabash
Tygart Valley
Grafton
Sting Sommerville
Court House
B. E. Carter & Company
HB. E. Carter & Co
Cuba Libre Celebrates Fourth of July on Island
On May 20 Cuba marked its Fourth of July with enthusiasm across the island. Citizens enjoyed sports and speeches praising Cuba libre while bands clashed in a noisy celebration. The Junta Patriotica, led by Marquis of Santa Lucia, urged nonviolence to ward off future upheavals and possible intervention.
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Cuba
Junta Pasatriotica
Marquis of Santa Lucia
League
Marquis de Santa Lucia
la Lucha
Baptists In Oklahoma Open Major National Convention
Oklahoma City hosts a major Baptist convention with the National Women's Baptist Home Mission Society opening sessions. Leaders from Chicago and other regions attend as Oklahoma prepares for West Coast and Southwest missionary work discussions. Key gatherings include the Northern Baptist and allied societies meeting in the days ahead, highlighting Oklahoma as a historic field for Home Mission work.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
National Women's Baptist Home Mission Society
Baptist Church
Women's Baptist Home Mission Society
A. H. Barber
Chicago
Rose Is. Boynton
John Nuvena
Oklahoma
New Mexico
California
West
Northern Baptist Convention
Washington
L. C. Barnes
New York
L. A. Crandall
Minnesota
B. L. Whitman
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
American Baptist Missionary Union
American Baptist Publication Society
Allied Organizations
American Baptist Home Mission Society
Grafton High School Plans Expanded Courses and Commencement
The Grafton High School outlines three parallel study tracks Classical Literary and English-Scientific with Latin modern languages and practical life skills. A two-year Commercial course may be added. A new building and staff aim to place the school among the state's best. Commencement sermons and ceremonies run May 24 through diplomas for twenty-one seniors.
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Gration
Board of Education
Grafton High School
Brinkman
Opera House
Déwey
Wesleyan College
Buckhannan
Adelphian
Columbian
Barbe
Morgantown
Gratton High School
Woman's Music Club Reception At Miss Rose McGraw's Home
The Woman's Music Club, over sixty members, enjoyed a fashionable reception at Miss Rose McGraw's Beech Street residence on the West Side. The event featured spring flower decor, elegant gowns, and singing, followed by refreshments. The club supports its pastor and church building plans, now valued at $100,000 with growing membership.
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Woman's Music Club
Miss Rose McGraw
Beech Street
Marion County Wife Murderer Entirely Sane
In Fairmont West Virginia prosecutors and a coroner say Rev S A Coffman who killed his wife appears sane after domestic troubles. Coffman held a razor stained with blood and parts of the handle found at the scene. The coroner has the weapon and further investigation continues as Coffman is jailed among other inmates. Funeral details for Mrs Lillian Coffman follow a morgue viewing and transport to Morgantown Kingwood.
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Fairmont
W. Va
S.A. Coffman
Stott
Lowe
Amos
Coffman
Meadowdale Parsonage
Ernest Sherwood
William Bennett
Coffmans
Davis
Cofman
Lillian Coffman
Morgantown
Kingwood
Taylor-Gettings
Primary Letter Proposes Preston County Gubernatorial Primary
Auditor Scherr requests a Preston county primary for governor with expense paid by participating candidates. He offers to pay all costs if others object and promises delegates to the county committee or W. G. Conley if he wins. Delegates would be instructed to back the leading primary vote getter.
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Charleston
W. Va
J. W. Flynn
Preston County
Republican Committee
Scherr
W. G. Conley
Revered Grafton clergyman undergoes surgery at Sanitarium
Rev G F W Ford entered Grafton Sanitarium Monday morning for treatment and was operated on last evening by Dr John Cook of Fairmont, assisted by Drs Warder and Mack. Ford withstood the anesthetic well and bore up under the operation for a man of his years. He is improving and the report says he will be out soon if this pace continues.
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G. F. W. Ford
Grafton Sanitarius
John Cook
Fairmont
Warder and Mackin
Ford
Weather and local business offers at the pump factory
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. Call at the Pump Factory for a card with whistle signals. Grafton Wood Working Co. offers building supplies and promises right prices on anything you may want.
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Grafton Wood Working Co
New York Expert Foose Joins American Mechanical
Albert Foose of Washington DC joins the American Mechanical Machine Company in New York City as a mechanical draughtsman. He will produce drawings and specifications for the firm concerning the dle and engraving machine, based on Joseph A's invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Foose
The
American Mechanical Machine Company
Washington, D. C
New York City
Foose
Joseph A
McLane
the Sentinel
Mr. Foose
Prohibitionists Name a Ticket at Taylor County Convention
The Prohibition party in Taylor County held a county convention at the Court House nominating a county ticket and endorsing state candidates. W. F. Reynolds chaired, with a slate including Reynolds for House, Bartlett and James for county commissioners, Glenn for sheriff, Martin for circuit clerk, Hilkey for county clerk, Winter for assessor, and R. M. Wilson for state senator. The report was adopted by acclamation amid spirited addresses and enthusiasm for ending the liquor traffic.
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Prohibition Party
Taylor County
Court House
Wayman F. Reynolds
House of Delegates
W. F. Reynolds
Joseph Bartlett
William W. James
C. M. Glenn
I. D. Martin
R. W. Hilkey
T .J. Winter
R. M. Wilson
Fairmont
B. W. Mills
Mills
C. J. Flemington
Marion
Former Grafton Youth Killed in Mining Accident
Louis C. Riley aged sixteen, son of the late Marshall Riley, was killed by a slate fall in the O Gara mines at Reynoldsville near Clarksburg. Tony Ott injured seriously and taken to Miners hospital Fairmont. Riley was a pick boy. Ott a miner. Remains to be moved to Bluemont cemetery with service by Rev. A F Richardson. Also notes Casino Show crowds and a found black coat.
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Louis C. Riley
Marshall Riley
Boothscreek
O'Gara
Reynoldsville
Clarksburg
Tony Ott
Fairmont
Louis Riley
Riley
Gertrude
Miners’ Hospital
Lila
Guy
T. B. Cole
Bluemont Cemetery
A.F. Richardson
Oscar Riley
Police
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National Prize Court
National Prize
Hague Tribunal
Red Cross
Sappho
Kenny
Saturda
Cuba Libre
Island
the Baptists In
Grafton Public Schools
Marion County
Ficers
Err
Flynn
Daily Weather Report
Court ‘House
John J. Cassell
Market Street
E. Rendle
Meyers& Mason
Kicker
Kalma
Chick Hunt
Bartley Creek
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