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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1919

Page

6

Lyceum Course High School Announces Season Attractions

Grafton High School announces a splendid lyceum series in the auditorium with top acts spanning October to March. Highlights include the DeMille Quartet, Davies Light Opera, Dr Russell H Conwell, Pitt Parker, and musical legends with historic tales of Mme Patti.

Grafton Grafton High School America DeMille Davies Light Opera J. A Burns Burns of the Lincoln Russell H. Conwell Pitt Parkker

Adelini Patti Dies in South Wales at omething of a legend

Adelini Patti, born Adela Juanma Maria Patti in Madrid in 1843, died today at her South Wales home after a 40 year reign as queen of singers. Her talent carried her from New York debuts to a celebrated operatic career, with critics praising her voice as a fountain of vocal youth.

Covent Garden London Europe Cany Napoleon II Mme. ' i Pattl Signor Ernesto Niccolini New York Academy of Music Himph of Yedre Weas Metropolitan Opera House Patti Pali Boston South America Canade Wales Craig-y-Nos Baron of Cederstorm Nicolini Mme Legion of Honor Order of Meit Adelini Patti South Wales Drumas Chris Mme, Patti Tam Madrid Spain Salvatore Patti Tripler Hall New York Barber

Burglars Active Across City Target Homes and Churches

A wave of burglaries grips the city with break ins at residences stores and church parsonages. Mrs Shaw loses jewelry from her W Natts Avenue home while Rev Father Hannon's West Washington Street rectory is robbed of cash and valuables. Other targets include the Shaw parsonage and a roomer’s gold watch as intruders press late night entries. Nearby residents report break ins and near misses as common.

Alp Shaw W Natts Avenue Father Hannon St. Augustine's Catholic Church West Washington Street Robert Shaw Andrews M. B Church Corner St. John and Washington Streets Malloy West Wilford Street Tom Bradford Jr

Remains of Engineer Harry McKeen Noted Near West Union

The body of engineer Harry McKeen, killed in a Parkersburg breach wreck, likely won’t be buried at his home. He died when the engine turned over and was found unpresentable for viewing. Wife’s illness prevents attendance. funeral planned from West Union with interment in the family burial ground. Fireman G B Relic escaped with injuries and is expected to recover barring complications.

Dall Sentinel Harry McKeen Parkersburg Dooridge County Toy West Union United Brethren Church Ihereat B. H. Waters G. B. Relic

Omaha Mob Attacks Court House and Lynch Threats Endanger 100 Prisoners

Reports from Omaha Nebraska detail a late night mob attack on the county court house triggering fires and a lynching attempt. Mayor Edward P. Smith was allegedly threatened and rescued by police after a rope was placed around his neck. Firefighters battled flames as prisoners were confined on the top floors and troops were deployed to restore order despite ongoing violence.

Omaha Ed. P. Smith Y Ghama Neb Edward P. Swith County Court House William Brown Agnes Labeck Milkie Clark Brown Michael Clark Agnes Lebeck Douglas County Eherstein Nanse Centire Tire Sheriff's Office Prantte Frank Clancy Frank Morasco James Bords Nebroe Down Town Ringer Rofiee Department Smith Tloor Sherif Clark P. Smith

Mob Terror in Omaha Lynching Report December 2

Reports from Omaha Neb describe a riot ending in a mob dragging a black man from a jail cell and lynching him. The mob burned the prisoner with tar and dragged him through the streets. estimates put the injured at 45 to 60 with two deaths, William Brown and a white man identified as Ence Clancy.

Omaha Neb F West William Brown Ence Clancy Onisha

Coal Miners Scale Reply Held Secret at Conference

Ruppalo New York Sept 29 soft coal operators will present at todays joint conference with miners their reply to demands for a 60 percent pay raise a six hour day and five day week. The document is brief and not to close the door to negotiations. Acting President Lewis of the United Mine Workers counters claims the miners aim to strike and holds that wage increases will not ruin supply, while calling for distribution reforms to limit costs to the public.

Ruppalo N. Y Igs United Mine Workers Lewis Nation Coal Association of Washington National Coal Association Leis Cri

Elk convention bars Bolshevik from order

At the Atlantic City Grand Lodge session of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks officials renewed loyalty to the flag and Constitution. A resolution barred anyone tainted with Bolshevik, Anarchist, or I W W doctrines from joining or remaining in the order, pledging to oppose threats to constitutional free government.

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