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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1924

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Pfo Holders Edge In State Primary Returns

Charleston May 28 Democrat and Republican primaries show incumbents with an edge in several races. In U S Senator Democratic Brown and Chilton lead, while GOP Goff leads in the Senate race with Goodykoontz and Rosenbloom trailing. Governor Democratic Fisher leads with Wilkinson and McQueen pursuing. Republican England leads Gore with Swisher behind. Early returns from hundreds of precincts across the state indicate tight races and shifting margins as counts continue.

Charleston U. S Brown Chilton Godbey Goff Goodykoontz Hallonan Rosenbloom Wisher MacQueen Terrell Wilkinson Republican— England Gore Swisher Young England Sonié Trettirak McDowell Hallinan Hallinann Goodbey Stewart John W. Smith Fanall Smith Johnson Rathbone Bond Hoffman Howard M. Gore Young Goff Wilkenson McQueen Mrs. Brown United States Samuel Spears Elkins W. G. McAdow Lee J. Sandridge John W. Davis Spears J. H. Steart Weston Ford CG. L. Broadwater Middlebourne John C. Bond E. M. Haffmar Huntington C. F. Rathbone J. William Cummns Wheeling Howard B. Lee Uriah Barnes George W. Sharp T. P. Gill W. Sarge Tall Morgantown G. B Harman Maysville Donald Clark R. W. Baker Petersburg S. H. Gibson Glendon L. Cutlip Webster Springs Rufus Lester Fort Gay F. N. Alderson Richwood R Summerfield Fayetteville A.C. McIntire Martinsburg Magee McClung William M. McDermott John D. Sweeny Williamstown J. A. McLaughlin Marlinton Ira L. Dadisman Hall Hdd Walter B. Stout Parkersburg Roy Ilugh Jarvis Commissioner of Agriculture C. M. Whettel Charles Town Perry G. Alfred G. N. Miller W. W.trent T. Marcellus Marshall Glenville

Navy to Reach 5-5-3 Ratio Under Restriction Bill

Washington dispatch notes the House today considered a bill to bring the American navy to the 5-5-3 ratio agreed at the arts limitation conference and to authorize expenditure of at least $111,000,000,009. The measure reflects postwar naval rearmament plans amid budgetary debate and policy shifts.

Washington House

Episcopacy Limitation Tabled at Conference Vote

The Methodiary Episcopal general conference debated the power to set a time limit on the episcopacy. A negative report was tabled 445 to 24 and an affirmative 450 to 205. H. D. Leach of Sand Lick attended in Grafton for business matters.

Springfield H. D. Leach Sand Lick Grafton

Japan protests U S immigration law in high level note

Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Matsui secured the imperial assent to Japan’s protest against the American immigration bill banning Japanese. The note, dispatched via cable to Ambassador Hanihara in Washington, signals unusually strong official emphasis on the issue while urging restraint in coverage. The protest follows a cabinet approval and a cabinet session oversight.

Washington Japan Hughes Pan Hanthara Imperial Palace Foreign Office Matsui Bien

Japanese protest over U S exclusion policy widens

A chorus of Japanese newspapers denounces President Coolidge's exclusion bill as unconvincing and unsatisfactory. They warn of damaged American credibility, vow a united Japanese response, and predict a stronger government stance to protect national honor amid mounting anti Japanese sentiment.

Vikio Ilidge America Lincoln Congress Hamihara Shimpo Coolidge Japan Nichi Nichi Vorturi Nrgee Gee

Presbyterians Struggle to Choose Moderator in North America Meet

Richmond Ind May 28 Interest in the opening season of the sixth annual association meeting of the United States Presbyterian church of North America centers on selecting a moderator. Names include Dr John McNaugher president of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Rev Charles Robinson D D pastor of the first church Wheeling West Virginia.

Richmond Ind Association United States Presbyterian Church of North America John McNaugher Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Charles Robinson Wheeling W. Va

Chancellor Marx to form Germany's new cabinet

Berlin May 28. Chancellor Marx has accepted President Ebert's commission to form a new cabinet. The move follows the recent political developments in Germany as the government seeks stability.

Hancellor Marx Germany Berlin Marx Ebert

Close Contests In First District Congressional Race

Wheeling West Virginia May 28 The Republican nomination contest in the First District between Carl G Bachmann Ohio County and Rev Charles David Mitchell Marion County is very close with complete and partial returns from six counties showing Bachmann and Mitchell locked in a tight race Bachmann leads in Ohio County with 7756 to 3180 and 649 to 552 in another tally Mitchell gains 1929 to 1036 in Hancock with Marion and Wetzel counties also contributing uncertainly Bachmann holds a slender overall advantage though Marion county results threaten to erode his margin as counting continues

George W. Sharp Sharpe Hill Ball Harman Donald Clark State Clark Baker Gibson Cutlip Lester William McDermott John Sweeney Roy A. Jarvis Walter E. Stout F.N. Alderson Charles R. Summerfield McIntyre Alderson Summerfield McClung W. W. Trent Marcellus Marshall C.metzel Wetzel Miller Alfres Wheeling W. Va Carl G. Bachmann Ohio County Charles David Mitchell Marion County Ohio Marshall Hancock Bachmann Taylor County Mitchell Brook County Bach Ppmann Mar Bachmann Shall Bachmann Mitchell Wetzel Marion Ewe Bach

Taylor County returns show Watkins edges Samples in race

In Taylor County27 precincts tallied Watkins 1403 Samples 1108 for prosecuting attorney. Sheriff race favors Newton 914, with Dilworth482 Yates672 Larew251 Lake171. County commissioner results include Rhys568 Morgan511 Walgh510 Newslow476 McVicker379 Wyckoff votes noted. Wyckoff led GOP senatorial race with1649 over Barker681 Hearne616 Otto874 OBrien268. Democratic ballots light. Izetta Jowell Brown leads Ha Wank Chilton, while Judge Fisher appears for governor. Locke defeats St Clair for county assessor. Jackson defeats Holt for House of Delegates. Guy Goff leads GOP U.S. Senate with1429, Ros (continuation cut)

Taylor County Merle Watkins P. Sample Waterkins Samples Newton Dilworth Cleveland Wyckoff Barker Hearne Otto O'Breen Sabena Izetta Jowell Brown U. S. Senate Ha Wank Chilton Taylor Jake Fisher Warden Terrell Parkersburg Locke St Clair Dolgt Locke Jackson Holt House of Delegates Rev. Jackson Neil Holt O. W. Monroe Col Guy Goff U. S Benjamin Ros Wells Goodykoonts Godbey Ge Mitchell Congress Bachmand Kntifig Tyspublican Upse Mitchell Gore County Tagelor County M. Gore Clarksburg Jake Plateer Goré B. T. England Young Swisher Ball Walter Harmon Hill Sharp Pixtol Bu" Johnson Rathbone Supty Tor Broadwater Bond Hoffman

Death ray intrigue draws nations into secret bargain

London reports say the United States and other powers show interest in Grindell Matthews death ray. The National Academy of Sciences reportedly cabled for details while US officials allegedly sought the secret. Matthews left for France amid stalled negotiations as France buys minor rights but aims to negotiate further.

London National Academy of Sciencea United States Natural Department Grindell Matthews Paris Navy Department Matthews France Con- Grindell-Matthews

LaFollette Seeks Independence for Presidential Run

Senator LaFollette virtually announced he will run for president on an independent ticket unless the Democratic and Republican conventions purge themselves of the parties long-dominated evils. He told General Ekern that if not done, a long suffering people will use independent means to take back control and make government representative.

Washington Sebjator LaFollette LaFollette Ekern Wisconsin

Funeral services held today for Mrs Mae Brown

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 30 from the First Baptist church for Mrs Mae Brown wife of Brannon Brown a Baltimore and Ohio yard conductor who died at her Lincoln street home Monday following an illness of pneumonia Rev P T Crickenberger pastor of St Pauls Lutheran church conducted the services Interment was in Bluemont cemetery

First Baptist Church Mae Brown Brannon Brown Baltimore and Ohio Yard Lincoln Street P. T. Crickenberger St. Paul's Lutheran Church Bluemont Cemetery

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Pfo Chilton and Fishe E Ngland Nator Izetta Brown Jake Bisher Fisher C. L. Broadwater Tsa William Cummings Cummins Lee Barnes Ben . Rosenbloom Associated Press Goft Gosswell E. J. England West Virginia United States Senate Benjamin “Rosenbloom W. R. Chilton Charleston Newspaper Publishe Etta Jewell Brown U.S. Navy Navy Gmicial Tablo Tokio Mi Today Prince Tegent Presbyterians First Dist Britaan San Diggo
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