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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1919

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Vanderbilt Divorce Custody Granted in Newport

Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt formerly Cathleen Neilson is granted an interlocutory divorce with custody of their 15 year old daughter Cathleen in the Superior Court. Desertion cited with no defense. final decree in six months. Alimony not required as Vanderbilt provided for wife and daughter. Details include Paris departure in 1914 and lack of contact since.

Newport Reginald ©. Vanderbilt Cathleen Neilson Cathleen Vanderbilt Preston Doran Vanderbilt-Neilson Fred Neilson New York Boston Reginald C. Vanderbilt Yale

Talk of Marshall Now as President Washington

The Oct 8 Cabinet meeting discussed the president's illness and the possibility of Vice President Marshall acting as president if needed. No decision was reached and no move toward calling Marshall to chair will occur for about a month. If no steady improvement occurs in ten days, a long rest may be necessary, requiring separation from official duties.

Washington Lansing Marshall

Voronezh Capture Reported Near Moscow by Russian Forces

A fragmented dispatch from London dated October 8 claims a force led by General Denikin captured the Ely of Voronezh, about 27 miles south of Moscow, amid chaotic theater reports and emerging strategic notes on the frontline.

Wolsheytg London Voronezh Moscow Dent Ted Denikine Yagon Téman

King of Belgium Runs Locomotive on Special Train

The King of Belgium briefly took the throttle for ten miles on a special westbound train near Wauseon Ohio while his party rode in a car behind. He handled the engine with evident skill, and the stop at Toledo welcomed by Brand Whitlock the U S ambassador to Belgium. The journey continued through Ohio and Indiana toward California with the queen and the Duke of Brabant aboard.

Chicago Gel Oday Wauseon Ohio Duke of Brabant Indiana California Toledo Brand Whitlock Belgium Mr. Whitlock

Posse Still On Hunt For Negro Slayer In Greenville Area

In Greenville and surrounding counties in South Carolina, posses pressed the hunt for Joe Turner, the black man accused of killing two Greenville policemen. The search began early Sunday and continued with many groups vowing to pursue him until he is brought to justice or evidence shows he left the state.

Greenville South Carolina Joe Turner Nekro

President Wilson Improves Daily Amid Private Health Watch

Washington Oct 3 1919 President Wilson shows cheerful progress as doctors report increasing difficulty keeping him from state duties Rear Admiral Grayson his physician and Secretary Tumulty note the difficulty in locating visitors for thePresident The White House seeks bargaining space for second hand sewing machines at 105 Latrobe Street Singer Sewing Machine offers 206 4

Washington, D. C Wilson White House Grayson Tummy Latrobe SL Singer Sewing

Water Blooming Narcissus Bulbs For Sale

1,000 narcissus bulbs offered by Jenkins & Co. at 25 E Washington St Grafton West Virginia. The notice markets a bulk sale with firm address and seller name for potential buyers.

Jenkins & Co Washington St Grafton W. Va

Allies anxious over German Baltic delay

Berlin dispatch reports German forces in Courland under General Von der Goltz will stay, as a proclamation to the German Fatherland and civilized peoples asserts. Paris notes marshal Foch is drafting a new German withdrawal note, promising firm, immediate actions if Berlin prolongs delay.

Berlin Associated Press Courland von der Goltz Paris Havas Foch

Executions Reported By Bolsheviks In Moscow Probe

State Department reports in Washington on October 8 that two hundred people were executed by Bolshevik forces following a Moscow investigating commission inquiry into the surrender of the town Grasnia Gorky.

Washington, D. C State Department Moscow Grasnia-Gorky

Circuit Court Nearing Adjournment This Term

The circuit court nears adjournment as no cases have progressed since the last report. Mitch versus United Mine Workers of America opened for trial, but a dispute over the organization being a corporation led to continued proceedings. Judge Fortney discharged the jury for the term as no cases remained ready. Chancery and equity matters occupy the bench with several submissions dated from the term’s opening.

Circuit Senti Mitch United Mine Workers of America J. G. StClair Warder and Robinson

Not Dead But Reported Under Artes

Advices to Helsingfors Finland say Niko Lai Lenine Prussian Bolshevik premier has been placed under arrest in Moscow per Exchange Telegraph Copenhagen. Choir practice of Andrews M. By church will be held this evening at 8 15 after prayer meeting instead of night.

London Helsingfors Finland Nikolai Lenine Moscow Exchange Telegraph Copenhagen Andrews M

Fiume Warning Rumors Stir Italian Politics

Rome and Washington clash over reports of warnings from Britain and the United States about the Fiume crisis. Italian press blames Wilson and allies for not restraining the Brumme situation. Washington denies any ultimatum and says the U S merely participated in joint Paris council representations to Italy.

Rome Great Britain United States Fiamme Brumme Tals Alliance United State Tribuna Fiume Wilson Washington Washington, D. C Italy U. 8 Supreme Council Paris Council Adriatic

Industrial Conference Adjourns After Brief Session

The industrial conference adjourned this morning after less than an hour with no groups ready to present business. Secretary Lane, chair, urged delegates to mingle to get acquainted, then adjourned and labor leaders capitalists farmers and publicans mixed afterward.

Washington, D. C Lane

Weather Looks Favorable for World Series Game Seven

Cincinnati Ohio October 8 fair baseball weather anticipated for the seventh game of the World Series between the Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds at Redland Field. The morning was fair and not cool, with forecasts for continued fair weather and possible early morning clouds into Thursday.

Cincinnati Ohio Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Redland Field

Ban on booze may be lifted by now

Washington reports war time prohibition could end before November 1 if Britain or the United States ratify the German treaty. France and Italy already ratified. Prohibitionists predict delay until Austria treaty is signed or until January 16 when national prohibition begins. Secretary Lansing and Attorney General Palmer disagree on timing. Senator Moses doubts early disposal of Austrian treaty. Tax loss from untaxed liquor bonds figures at $400 million.

Washington Great Britain United States Germany France Italy Wilson Austria Lansing Palmer Moses New Hampshire

Bomb Attempt at McKeesport Plant Sparks Panic

In McKeesport Pennsylvania an explosion damaged the shipping department roof of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company early today a bomb or time bomb believed responsible caused shattered wood and glass and panicked foreign residents. Workmen fled as guards and police swarmed the area but no suspects were found.

Pittsburgh American Sheet and Tin Plate Company McKeesport Shipping Department

Gas Blast Kills Man at Bradenville Mine Near Latrobe

A gas pipe burst in a Bradenville Coal and Coke Company mine near Latrobe Pennsylvania causing a fatal blast. One man died and three workers suffered burns. The victim was identified as John Silko, a 14 year old. Officials said the cause of the explosion is under investigation.

Latrobe Bradenville Coal and Coke Company Bradenvillé John Silko

Coast to coast air race notes and sea sinking reports

Oct 8 dispatches describe aviators starting from San Francisco Mineola and Sacramento in the coast to coast race, with Lt J B Machley and Lt J C Richer among early movers. A British steamer Castle was reported sunk at sea with crew rescued by a different vessel, per wireless Union buying tours notes.

San Francisco J. C. Richer J. B Patrick Mineola N. Y L. I J. B. Machley de Haviland Sacremento California B. ©Iel Dr Haviland Mather Lying Field Sacramento Buffalo B. W. Maynard Curtis Hartney Halifax Stair Castle Marina Department American Union Axel Asch Sean Royal Bos Ateamer

Miss De Brodes to Be Bride of Mr J P Walker

Clarksburg West Virginia reported engagement of Miss Lillian Elizabeth De Brode to Phillip G Walker a prominent West Virginia attorney associated with the Federal Department of Justice in Washington DC. The wedding date remains to be set. Walker's father the late Henry S Walker was West Virginia secretary of state and noted orator.

Clarksburg W. Va Francisco Brunskya Golinoa D Brodes Washington, D. C Lillian Elizabeth de Brode Phillip G. Walker Wes Virginia National Capital Charleston Walker Henry 5. Walker West

Prohibition Bill Passes Senate Vote

Washington Oct 8 The bill for enforcement of war time and constitutional prohibition was adopted today by the Senate without discussion It now goes to the house for final action Absence of debate surprised many Senator Sterling Republican South Dakota called up the conference agreement and Vice President Marshall put the motion for adoption carried without audible dissent.

Washington, D. C House Sterling South Dakota Vic Marshall

Good Roads Plan Advances in Taylor County Meeting

A Taylor County Good Roads Association gathering at the Y M C A drew broad county representation and strong interest. After debates over road improvements and bond funding, the group proposed forty miles of permanent roads and a one million dollar bond to fund the plan, with a petition to county court for a special election.

Taylor County Good Roads Association Young Men’s Christian Association Taylor County Wiliam Morgan Hary Friedman Duncan Fedral Gray Earl P. Leatherwood Parkersburg West Virginia Good Roads Association Couny Association

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