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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1922

Page

3

Fifty Fifty Inventions of American Politics

Senator James A. Reed denounces federalization trends gesturing toward a national education scheme and maternity bill. The article traces the 50-50 funding pattern from Morrill and Hatch acts to modern subsidies, warning of increased federal control over homes, farms, and lives, with critics fearing loss of state autonomy.

Thia William E Congress Morrill Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Buchanan Preadent Lincoln Whit Ington Bureau of Public Roads Washington Children's Bureau Aly Severl Samuel Paul Capen Treasury

Hayes Case Deepens While Schneider Conflicts Rise

The article details Schneider's shifting accounts about the Mills murder, contradicting autopsy findings and other witnesses. Prosecutor Beekman maintains enough evidence to charge Hayes, who sits in Somerset jail awaiting grand jury action. Detectives probe timelines, while public skepticism grows and a potential Hayes defense fund circulates.

Schneider Hayes Haye Mills Pearl Bahmer Seneider Pearl Hoys Beekman Somerset Inohe County Somerville New Brunswick Walter ©. Sedan Sehniider Parker Trenton Sehnieder

Woman Credits Cardui With Recovery After Childbirth

In Glade Spring Virginia Mrs Mattie Cross writes of extreme weakness after giving birth to her baby. She says she could not lift her head or drink water and grew progressively worse despite medicine, until she sent for Cardui and began to recover.

Faby Mattie Crosswhite Glade Spring Cardui

Brief remarks on Hayes in the investigation

Reporters quoted officials saying they had questioned Hayes immediately after the crime and again a week later. They described him as quiet, composed, and confident during the examination. A formal statement was expected to be released in New Brunswick that evening.

Hayes New Brunswick

Ministers Ather In Wheeling

In Wheeling on October 11 delegates from across the state gather for the eleventh annual convention of the West Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church. Rev. Simon Snyder presides. opening service led by Rev Roy Myers and Rev L A McCord. The synod's devotional and reports from officers are scheduled, with lay delegate enrollment and committee appointments ahead of adjournment.

Wheeling Synod of West

Officials Explain New Grid Rulings Across Football Rules

New York Oct 11 officials in college football issued a statement to clarify reforms affecting scoring and other changes enacted this year. The note addresses widespread confusion caused by the rules overhaul and aims to standardize interpretations nationwide.

New York

Don't Run After Trains In Grafton Laws Warn

A city notice cites a Grafton ordinance forbidding boarding a moving railroad train or car unless authorized. It warns fines for attempting to jump aboard while in motion, despite railroad company claims. The piece mocks readers for viewing the law as a guide.

Grafton

Methodists Homecoming Thanksgiving Play Scrambled

Unclear fragmented text references a Thanksgiving event at a Methodist homecoming and a football play described as a goal kick or try. Mentions New York date Oct 11 and tax figures for world séries, with stray phrases about collectors and biblical references.

New York Coll Cwill

Rules Clarify Point After Touchdowns In 1930s Game

Hall of the rules committee explains that teams attempting to kick for extra points when a touchdown is scored cannot convert via a blocked kick. A player withdrawn at halftime may return in the second half, and the play ends immediately if the kick fails.

Lek Soma Hall Halo

Protest Over Foreign Flag Ship by Baseball Players

Washington October 11 The National Merchant Marine Association protests American baseball players including six World Series participants sailing on a foreign flag ship for a barnstorming tour They urge Judge Kenesaw Landis to secure passage for players on an American flag vessel to keep the trip wholly American The association notes sailing dates near departure and favors American patronage.

Washington Orient National Merchant Marine Association America

Attachments Issued Against Miners Union in West Virginia

Harvey M. Sipe, coal operator of Harrison County, sues United Mine Workers of America for 50000 dollars over Cleveland agreement obstruction. Circuit Court of Harrison County issues attachment on union property within jurisdiction. Sipe leased Miller mine from Hudson Coal Company, union demands Hudson sign Cleveland agreement before operations. Case cites Coronado case holding UMWA officers liable for union acts. first such suit against the union.

Clarksburg W. Va Harvey M. Sipe United Mine Workers of America Circuit Court Harrison County Cleveland Sipe Hudson Coal Company She and Son United States Supreme Court Coronado

Internal Revenue Records Show Ten Percent Fee

Summary notes that a portion equal to ten percent of a total sum of $805,475 was paid by 185,947 persons to see the agents in an SES RETR internal revenue record.

Teaching room at a premium at Davis Elkins

Elkins West Virginia October reports crowded teaching space at Davis Elkins College as enrollment rises over a decade. President Allen maintains high faculty standards amid rapid growth while a statewide 1.1 million campaign seeks 150000 of funds for the college to ease congestion.

Elkins W. Va Davis and Elkins Allen Strells Davis and Elkins College Davis-Elkins Presbyterian Davis and Elking College

Mine Congress Considers New Labor Problem

Cleveland Oct 11 The Ameri can mining congress in its second reunion discu ssed industrial relations aiming to prevent strikes and lockouts. W I Grieves of Columbia urged cooperation between workers and employers, stressing mutual dependence and education, noting unions have their place in the industrial scheme.

Cleveland Capitol Amercan Mining Congress W. IA. Grievin Columbia Congress Mining Congress Grieves Nec

Wesleyan Alumni Update Announces Homecoming Game

Cards mailed to Alumni Association members announce Wesleyan Varsity Club meeting in the Old Chapel at 10:00 on November 25 1928 and the Alumni Homecoming Game Grove City versus West at 6:00 p.m in Buckhannon.

Gov: City Wesleyan Old Chapel Grove’ City West Buckhannon

Odd Fellows Elect Officers in Parkersburg Session

Parkersburg West Virginia October 11 election of officers of the state Odd Fellows to be held at the temple today. Prominent officials attending include Grand Master T H Neal Deputy Grand Master J C Hicks Grand Warden A W Martin Grand Secretary A J Wilkinson Grand Treasurer G G Brout Senior Grand Representative W T Stephenson and others. A session with the Rebekah assembly and grand lodge planned. Local delegates shared hospitality and a welcome to about 900 delegates and alternates. Grand Master W E B Stephenson and others addressed the gathering while Mrs Ernesting Breed welcomed visitors on behalf of Miriam Lodge No 1. Reverend A V Vandersmith gave memorial remarks for deceased members.

Parkersburg W. Va State Odd Fellows Grand Lodge N. Coffman Fred W. Burnett J. B. York Grand Marshall Claud Garrison Grand Guardian J. Davis Grand Herald Rebekah Sinie Assembly Tley Thoris Martha Wilso Dent Imbeka Bly Duan Parkersburs Debra W. EB. Stephevan W. D. Price Jod Ca Vs ‘Batt Ernesting Breed Noble Grend Miriam Lodge Rebekah Lodge Thomas H. Nolli Martha Wilson

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