Memorial Day Tribute Draws Thousands to Grafton
Large crowds in Grafton honor fallen soldiers at the National cemetery with a parade through town, a morning program, and a principal address by Rev. William M. Dawson. Governor Dawson, Mayor McClung, and other officials led the ceremonies as 1140 graves were decorated and schoolchildren sang.
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Grafton
National Cemetery
Sentinel
Grand Army
Reform School
Bande
Anil
Ite
Daweon
McClung
Aire
Graton
Pointe
Wheeling
Cumberland
Parkersburg
Grafton & Belington
William M
Trouble for B and C as eight hour rule spreads
West Virginia railroad workers plan action after the West Virginia legislature enacted an eight hour telegraphers law. The Baltimore and Ohio company denies reducing shifts, citing staffing shortages. Other lines such as the B&O, Western Maryland and affiliates reportedly complied on the law’s effective day.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
West Virginia
E O
Maryland
Bass Fishing Laws Unchanged Despite May Opening Bill
Local anglers learn that the last legislature’s proposed May thirtieth opening for bass fishing was vetoed by Governor Daweon. Current law remains in effect, making the season legal from June fifteenth. The governor’s party arrived by train and was greeted by Reno Post and residents. Baltimore & Ohio arranged transit for the crowd, with extra trains and stations planned to help people go home. The city saw orderly crowds, limited arrests, and widespread display of national colors in decorations across homes and businesses.
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Daweon
Charleston
Reno Post
Sherwood Hotel
Baltimore & Ohio
West Virginia lodges to incorporate under new state law
The 1.0.C. F. in West Virginia moves to incorporate as per the recent legislature, with property ownership reverting to the grand lodge when a subordinate lodge dissolves. Grafton lodge plans incorporation soon, while Monongah lodge has $10,000 capital and Augusta lodge $10,000 real estate and $3,000 personal property. Beehive note appears unrelated.
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1.0.C. F
West Virginia
Grand Lodge
Grafton’ Lode
Secretary of State
Effenit
Monongah Lodge
Augusta Lodge
Grafton Seeks Better Insurance Rates Through City Upgrades
State Board of Underwriters met in Grafton to review conditions and potential rate reductions. If the city cleans up rabbit and refuse, installs a new fire department, and improves water mains, premiums could drop six to ten percent by location. Meeting included local agents and updates to reporting and membership.
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Grafton
West Virginia
Gener
Maine
B . Wade
Clarkeborg
Mr. Newberg
Arms
Governor appoints Howard Williams as highway inspector
Governor William M. D. Dawson named Howard E. Williams of Green Briar County to the new highway inspector post created by the recent session. Williams was supported by Congressmen Gaines and Hughes and numerous farmers, with Farmers Institutes director Williams backed by the agriculture board. The legislature allocated 4000 for two years to cover travel and clerical costs.
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William M. D. Dawson
Howard EF. Williams
Greenbri County
Elate
Williame
Gaines and
Hughes
Board of Agriculture
State House
Major Burne
L. B Kincaid
Morgantown
Burne
Congreeeman Sturgis
Burns
Maxwell
Morgantown Chronicle
Williams
Farmers Institutes
Foot Caused Death of Belington Line Worker
W P Radcliffe 21 of Grafton died when his foot caught in a frog while coupling two coke racks on the Belington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad about 5 30 p m Wednesday. He was brought to Grafton and prepared for burial. he left a mother and brother as his father had died earlier. No funeral arrangements had been made by noon today.
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W. P. Radcliffe
Grafton
Belington
Baltimore & Ohio
Radcliffe
McCabe
Weather and ads note at Grafton Wood Working Co
Fair and warmer tonight and Friday. Call Grafton Wood Working Co for building needs and price offers. Arthur Wright promotes his WHISKER ad with a note to watch for the next free offer.
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Grafton Wood Working Co
Arthur Wright
New Schedule for Baltimore & Ohio Takes Effect Sunday
Announcement says the new time card on the Baltimore and Ohio goes into effect Sunday morning with notable changes. No. 55 will depart a little later to reach Grafton, and the Cumberland accommodation will run daily instead of daily except Sunday.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Grafton
No. 55
Cumberland
Memorial Day Oration by Governor Dawson
The full text of Governor William M Dawson's Memorial Day address at the National cemetery honors fallen soldiers and the living, stressing unity and liberty. He reflects on war's heroism, the significance of holidays, and the shared sacrifice from 1861 to 1865, urging reverence for those who fought for freedom.
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National Cemetery
William M . Dawson
John A. Logan
Hell
Napoleon
Caesar
Alexander
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