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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
6
McGraw was chosen as delegate to the Denver Democratic convention amid a rousing reception. The event drew strong turnout from CARSEACON OF MINERAL and Taylor County supporters, highlighting the era's party enthusiasm.
In Grafton the Second district Democratic convention faced a Berkeley county dispute over delegation seating. After heated speeches by Stuart Walker and J Vernon Ayler, credentials were referred to a committee which ultimately seated the Walker delegates and allowed floor access to the opposing side. McGraw won the nomination with Carskadon as runner up. Thompson and Ray named as alternates.
Mr Geo W Poe clerk of Grafton Camp No 4 Woodmen of the World received a check from the head camp at Omaha for the policy carried by the late Robert T D Whitescarver. The check payable to Mrs Sarah E Whitescarver at Pruntytown will be delivered promptly. This reflects credit on the Woodmen organization. SWEET MELODY FLOUR
Daily Sentinel reports the Op era House program last evening drew a select audience. Grammar pupils of Grafton Public Schools performed well with applause confirming the quality of the students and teachers. Tomorrow evening the 1908 graduating exercises of the class will be held in Brinkman Opera House.
At Baltimore on Monday the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church endorsed the Anti Saloon League work and local option while upholding universal prohibition. Stormy session with parliamentary tactics. Dr W A Quayle elected bishop on the tenth ballot and C W Smith on the twelfth. A court case over Prof Hinkly G Mitchell's deposed chair at Boston University Theological School is to be reviewed. County Republicans plan a mass convention at Kingwood to appoint delegates to Charleston.
The Daily Sentinel reports Superintendent H E Flesher, formerly of the State Reform School, was elected superintendent of Grafton Schools. The Board of Education met at Grafton High School to appoint teachers for the coming year with postings to ensure early notice for those not retained. A full list includes principals, grade teachers, and specialists across Central, East End, South Side, and West Side buildings, plus a secretary to the superintendent and managers for Music and Art.
Poughkeepsie May 26 Harry K Thaw slayer of Stanford White will not be released from Matteawan asylum Justice Morschauser holds Thaw insane and still dangerous and confirms the original commitment The decision follows Thaw petition for habeas corpus arguing sanity and unconstitutionality of confinement. the court keeps him in state hospital custody pending further action.
The Coney Island Company, under Woodmen of the World auspices, arrives in Grafton Monday June 1 for a six day run through Saturday 6. Cumberland papers praised the attraction for its clean, desirable appeal. If weather allows, it promises nonstop frolic and entertainment for all attendees.
Postmaster Ernest L Love lists uncalled items including ladies Sara Ferree Bell Grippen Louise Holliday Lydia McClung and gentlemen Robert Canady F P Byerley Flemron A B Kenny Aaron Klein Charles Mundell M E B Robinson John B Sanders Edwin Seaman John R Shaffer B B Simons Charles Whiteman R H Wells plus foreign Gerace Di Vincenzo Domenico Andre Hames Guiseppe Vansute. Letters will be sent to dead letter office June 6 1908 unless called for.
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