Dedication of Inquest at Legion Park in Grafton
A large crowd in Grafton gathered for the dedication ceremony at Legion Park held after noon. Taylor County American Legion members led a parade with Corbin's band, followed by a court square speaking program and a brief address honoring local post members and a popular pastor.
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Ion Park
Mackin Field
Sof Taylor
American Legion
Grafton
Sentinel
Brave Boys
Mlorea
Legion Park
Taylor County Test of the Legion
W. Merle Watkins
J. Sidney Burdett
Fire Baptist Church
Delegates fill West Virginia Sunday School meeting
Six hundred seventy five delegates from thirty two counties attended the roll call at the West Virginia State Sunday School Association gathering in Moundsville. Regional conventions showed strong turnout with Beckley at 86.7 percent and Martinsburg at 85.5. Marion County led the roll with 43 delegates as officers stirred the crowd amid a protest act labeled Can't Be Done.
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Moundsville
W. Va
West Virginia State Sunday School Association
Beckley
Martinsburg
Marion County
K. J. Tohams
Marion County Association
Marion
Roane
Teasants
Wirt
Wetgal
Mason
Menongalia
Taylor
Randolph
Nicholas
Gilmer
Calhoun
Webster
Clay
Jackson
Warrison
Ohip
Wood
Brooke
Marsha
Braxton
Upshur
Barbour
Lewin
Tyler
Doddridge
Ritthie
Patram
Preston
Hincock
Smoot Probes Sugar Firm In Senate Remarks
In Washington May 24 the Federal Trade Commission inquiry into Utah Idaho Sugar Co was noted. Senator Smoot said he held only nominal stock in the firm and described political entanglements affecting the hearings. Mr Mil Kate Harding was sighted in the city today.
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Kmoot
Washington
Chaveep
Federal Trade Commission
Eins Uset
Smoot
Senate
Report Three Killed Near Matewan and Lynn WV
Reports from BLUEFIELD W Va say three more were killed near Matewan and Lynn WV yesterday. One body believed to be a Baldwin Pelis detective, two others not identified. A separate item tells of a Little Boy narrowly escaping drowning after a riverbank collapse. a bystander, Harry Conger, rescued him.
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Charleston
W. Va
Matewan
Lynn
Taldwin-Felts
Williamson
Kentucky
Tug
Mingo County
Bluefield
Lynn Y
Baldwin-Pelis
Rex
Nugrum
Ecen Raina
Harry Congerg
Tad
Sages
Martin schooling Saxon in five rounds to claim win
At Clarksburg West Virginia on May 24 Bob Martin the A B F champion knocked out Saxon in the fifth round at the Robison Grand theater. The victory showcased Martins left hand with a powerful finish as Saxon failed to dodge repeated rights and lefts. The undercard featured Mel Cooley vs sergeant Pitts and Jim Perry against Corporal Schramm with mixed results.
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Khanty Flose
Cilarkspurg
W. Va
Bob’ Martin
Preston
West Virginia
Andy
W. T. Gates
Saxon
Martin
Marlin
Dock
Haymond
Jair
Terra Alta
Parrish Post
Amerian Legion
Mel Cooley
Wheeling
Sergeant Pitts
Perry
Schramm
Taylor
Sam Olivero
Curley Miller
Miller
Presidential Row preps for much anticipated party conventions
Chicago May 21 Presidential Row a central hub for national pre convention politics readies for the Republican and Democratic offices. Republicans open headquarters by January and plan a move to Coliseum con vent head quarters May 24. Democratic leaders led by Homer Cummings will split time between Chicago and New York venues as campaigns heat up.
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Chicago
United States
Michigan Boulevard
Republican National Committee
Democratic Committee
Frank C. Lowden
Leonard Wood
Wood
Lowden
Herbert Weaver
A Mitchell Palmer
National Personal Liberty Teafue
Fiwards Demonyate
New Jersey
Hiram Johnson
Miles Poindexter
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Coliseum
Republican Committee
Wit H. Hays
Democratic National Committee
Homer
Cummings
Tte
Grand Central Palace
New York
Grafton Motorist Hits Hard Luck on Return Trip
A Grafton motorist had misfortune yesterday near Belington when a spring broke on the family car. The Blanys, with relatives, left the vehicle for repair and returned to town by train that evening.
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Grafton
Blaney
Belington
World’s Big Corporation Taxpayers Confederation Story
Taxpayers corporation of America bounds Canada to the Gulf, spans from Atlantic to Pacific, owns vast mineral and personal property, millions of land and miles of public roads, with stockholders across 100 million shares. States subdivide holdings into counties and establish branch offices and county courts, each with a board of directors to manage affairs.
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World'r Big Corporation
Taxpayers Corporation of America
Canada
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Pacific
Aach State
Theas
Instructors Invited to County Agricultural Training Camp
Harrison County agricultural agent Forest G Hall announced a state training camp for 9 state field instructors to be held July 5 to 10 in this county with county camps to follow July 12 to 17. The program ties into West Virginia University extension plans and emphasizes county level agricultural education efforts.
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Clarkbburg
W. Vay
Forest G. Hall
Harrison County Agriculturl
Agricul Lenelon Department
West University
Willard Hotel Battle With Fire Injures Basement Blaze
A dramatic fire at the Willard Hotel near the B&O station last night confined to the basement and first story, origin uncertain. Fire department battles between two buildings with minimal injuries, insurance covering losses estimated at 8,000 to 10,000 dollars. Guests remained orderly as flames burst near the elevator shaft and smoke poured through windows.
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Fede Hd Neoka
Tory
Willard
Thinely
B. & O Euger
Main Street
Camely
J. W. Stanley
Tre i
Stoborn
Chamber of Commerce gains members after fire banquet
Despite many staying away due to last night’s Willard hotel fire, twenty four members attended a well received luncheon. The group reviewed committee progress and ratified a resolution urging railroads to seek higher freight revenues, inviting an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. A list of new members was announced, and next meeting is two weeks hence on Decoration Day observance.
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Willard Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Fries
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Court House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Eastern Territory
A.amarm G. Hammond
Okey W. Hoffman
Sidney H. Lot
Merville
John N. Tregellas
L. He ‘Trippett, Jr
A. B. Shanabarger
Th. J. Holversto T
J. C. Newham
E. H. Waiters
Ona G. Jefferys
Oliver T. Montgomery
President County Court
C. A. Hargett
Thornton
C. F. Shafer
George W. Luzadder
Ed . Fahey
T. B. Joyce
2. W. Ford
FP. T. de Vereiiz
Fred Willhide
William H. Willhide
Roy W. Hauser
Leslie J. Lonr
Charles W. Wehn
Theodore I. Gerkin
John Neall Murdered in Pittsburgh Rooming House
The body of John Neail of Grafton Way was identified in Pittsburgh as the murder victim found in a river district rooming house. Authorities seek his sister in Homestead Pa while relatives learn he had been living in Pittsburgh recently. An earlier unidentified man’s body was reported at the same rooming house. The dead man grew up locally and was well known, with family tracing him here.
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Matewan
W. Va
Lynn
Hare
Coal Operators’ Association
Bluefield
Tme
Giles
Baldwin-Felts
Mate Wan
Blufield
Ier
Jeddy
Albert An Lee Felts
Stone Mountain Coal Corporation
A. C. Felts
Albert C. Felts
Mr. Felts
Taper
Jose
Hem
Albert Fetts
State Constabulary
Aday
Pitsburgh
John Neail
Grafton
W. Way
Cheleth Condi
Fifth Avenue
Homestead Pa
Neal
Pittabirel Yeetoniay
Rebecca Net
Thievefily
Foo
Mrx
Orlando Ship
Stetox
James Neef
John Neel
Jety
Plehrburgh
Flemington Trims Giants In Eleven Inning Battle
Flemington edged the Grafton Giants 11 innings into a game on Saturday afternoon at Flemington. Shirley started for Grafton with Dabney on the mound for Flemington as the score moved to 4 1 in Flemington’s favor. The late rally and strong pitching kept the game tight as Howell drove in two for Grafton in the sixth while Flemington answered with a run to maintain a one run lead. The final stretch featured a spirited exchange and the Tigers will meet Wheeling in Grafton on June 2 to open their season. Notables included Welch, Holyfield and Gaddis for Flemington and Conaway, Howell, Dabney and Hale for Grafton.
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Grafton Giants
Flemington
Shirley
Howell
Grafton
Battery
Welch
Malone
Hoth
Dabney
Plemington
Gatton Giants
Bate
Wheeling
Wat Ae Dollows
Matono
Dy Woods
Kelley
Holyfeld
Gaddia
Holytld
Black
H. Welch
Giants
Conaway
Hale
Johnson
Tones
Jesale
Motes
Ahbtey
Shelton
Ahelton
Sesale
Welen
Moses
Maystone
Cowloway
Holyfield
Webbs
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Mall OF Coal Opera
Coal District
Baldwin-Pelts
W. Ve
Baldwin-Fel
Prd
McCoy
Lynn Mingo County
VicCoy Brothers
Sprigg
Albert Felts
Cabell Testerman
Sid Hatfield
N and W
Hatfield
Wells
Felts
Testerman
Rinefield
Ats Matewan
Champ
THE
John Neall
Pittsburgh
Flemington Trims Giants
Mien
Helen McCandless
Parkeraburg
Gertrude
Gy Knolte Avenue
John T. B Mdeon
Abbott
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