Auto injures three at Grafton park road incident
Three people were injured when a car driven by Luther Ford struck pedestrians near the Watkins cottage on the park road in Grafton. Love suffered facial and back injuries but is not seriously hurt. Miss Wal fing and Mr Friedman had minor injuries. The incident involved split groups and a narrow road as Ford tried to pass between them.
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Mr. Friedman
Mia Watking
Hanway
Benjamin
I V
Austin Abbott
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Terre Haute
Ind
Christian Union
Outlook
Henry Ward Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Dr. Abbott
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
America
Abbott
Dr.Abbott
American Red Cross Society
Reverend Dr Abbott and His Works
A historical profile recalls Reverend Dr Abbott born Roxbury Massachusetts in 1830s. It notes his education at the University of New York and law training, his partnership in writing two novels with his brother, and his prolific career including religious and social works. It mentions his marriage to Abby Frances Hamlin in 1857, her death in 1907, and two sons Ernest H. and Lawrence F. who helped run Lookout publications.
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Wote
Mathew Caraby
United States
God
Dr. Abbott
Roxsbury
Mass
Abby Frances Hamlin
Automobile halted after run along the bank near Hanway
An automobile was stopped in front of the Hanway cuttags after it had traveled along the bank for nearly 15 feet, prompting local attention. No injuries reported as bystanders noted the unusual vehicle motion and short distance.
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Hanway
Noted preacher and editor Dr Lyman Abbott dies
New York AP reports the funeral for Dr Lyman Abbott, longtime Outlook editor and Plymouth Church pastor, will be private at his residence tomorrow. A public memorial is set for October 31 at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. Abbott, age 86, died after a bronchitis attack at his Cornwall on the Hudson home, with four sons and two daughters present.
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Get
Lyman Abbott
New Windsor
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Livian Abbott
The
Outlook
Henry Ward Beecher
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Brooklyn
Abbott
Cornwall-on-the-Hudson
Aumpier
United States
Hin
Railroad Officials Forecast Top Safety Ranking at Monongah Division
Baltimore and Ohio reports a Monongah division lead in Safety Week observance with August 30 to September 20 drive. Officials credit full employee cooperation and meticulous monitoring by the division Safety Committee led by W. E. Clayton and chaired by B. Z. Holverstott. The official Baltimore office has not released final statistics, but local officials say the division is near the top of the list, reflecting thorough vigilance and public-spirited effort.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Gare
W. E. Clayton
Clayton
B. Z. Holverstott
W. F. Ant Chiet Eleyk
Bonar Law Elected Leader of Unionists Party
London crowds applaud Bonar Law after a Unionist meeting unanimously elects him leader. He accepts the task of forming a cabinet, signaling England’s first Conservative prime minister since 1905, with a policy outline to follow in Glasgow.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Unionist
AP Benefth Bonar Law
Bonar Law
Marquis Curzon
Aftai
Lloyd George
England
Glasgow
Fire That Caused Death of Fifteen Probed by Police
Two investigations were started into a deadly Sunday morning fire at 110th Street and Lexington Avenue in a five story double tenement. Fire officials and the hom esde bureau pursued leads as 15 people died and 17 were injured. six baby carriages were found nearby and the event echoed a recent blaze on the west side with seven fatalities.
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New York
Thomas Brophy
John Hennis
Homesde Buréau
110Th * Street
Lexington Avenue
Ang J
Court Refuse Injunction On Dry Ship Rule
New York October 24 AP Federal Judge Learned Hand dismissed a motion for a permanent injunction restraining prohibition agents from enforcing the dry ship rule. He extended a temporary stay but required immediate appeal to the Supreme Court. The ruling covers foreign and American lines on voyages under U S jurisdiction. Jury selection also began in a separate Mine Riot Murders case in West Virginia.
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New York
Daugherty
United States Supreme Court
Hand
Tme
Jnrateeting
Foom-Salenne Ahine
W. Sburg
W. Va
Dolla
John Kaminski
Double tracking linked Grafton Clarksburg rail project
Plans to double track the Baltimore and Ohio line between Grafton and Clarksburg move ahead with excavation and roadbed work. Brydon trestle to be rebuilt, route changes and heavy motive power to handle westbound coal shipments. Project aims to connect Grafton Clarksburg with Northwestern Turnpike, expanding industrial reach in West Virginia.
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Brydon
Baltimore and Ohio
Parkersburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clarksburg
Monongah Division
Webster
Ae Brydon
Baltimore and Oisio
Sunet
D. K. Tower
Baltiimore
Ohio
iGratton
Cumberland
Fairmont
West Virginia
Ralph Brown Named Wesleyan College Faculty
Rev Ralph Brown son of R M Brown of this city is chosen to succeed Rev Richard Aspinall at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Aspinall resigns to take charge of the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Terra Alta. Brown has been pastor at Sutton for two years and is regarded as a popular minister. Watson Brown will move to Sutton to assume the pastorate there.
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Sutton
R. M. Brown
Richard Aspinall
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Brown
Aspinall
Wesleyan
Terra Alta
Wesleyan College
Buthnot
Wesleyan Endowment Fund
State to Take Charge of New Jersey Mystery
Trenton New Jersey Attorney General announces takeover of the Hal Mia murder investigation at the request of Supreme Court Justice Parker. Wilbur Mott of Essex County named special prosecutor, with duties to begin immediately. Prosecutors Stricker Boehm of Middlesex and Somerset counties sought extra time to pursue clues before handing off. Government notes the case previously appeared closed with indictments expected from Somerset grand jury, but new action signals ongoing efforts.
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N.J
Supreme Cour
Parker
McCran
Wilbur Mott
Essex County
Chary
Mott
Parks
Stricker and Boehm
Middlesex
Sommerset
Mensson
Hesex County
Jury Acquits Husband in Wife Killing Case
In Frusno California a coroner jury cleared George Harlow, 30, of murdering his wife Chira, 19, near their North Ford home after he found her with a younger man. The verdict followed testimony that Harlow shot at her as she fled, then struck her with a gas can resulting in a crushed skull. The youth linked to the affair was detained at his parents’ home.
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Homor
Coronare
Castle
Mes
Chira Harlow
George
Harlow
North Ford
Marlow
Tim
Herekull
Tater
North
Pov
Round Table Meeting Rated Beneficial by Local Teachers
Grafton teachers returning from the Monongahela Valley round table gathering in Clarksburg say the session was highly beneficial. More than 900 teachers attended as changes to rules were announced. The State Educational Association will seek regional conferences annually, and the Monongahela Valley association will then meet once yearly.
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Clarksburg
Walt Barbey
C. Guy Freeman
Pittsburgh
L. W. Burns
Grafton
Edward S. Maclin
Charleston
Mary
Russell Salem College
A. D. Horton
Weston
Blanche Gibson
Fairmont
Rebecca L. Polelock
West Virginia University
L. Bo HM
Nellie Rider
Morgantown
Jessie Hartman
H. M. Walverton
Louise Leonard
R. C. Smith
J. C. Ash
Clay District
Shinnston
Paul R. Morrow
Fairmont State Normal School
Monongahela Valley Association
State Educational Association
Ménongahela Valley Association
Twelve U.S. torpedo boats reach Constantinople
Twelve American torpedo boat destroyers arrived at Constantinople early Sunday. Separate dispatch notes Turkish intentions to claim Mesopotamia amid peace conference talks, and reports that Turks seek a French loan and support in exchange for oil concessions held by British interests.
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Constantinople
London
Mesopotamia
Local notes highlight visits and social calls across region
A string of brief items records J L Jones and Floyd Reynolds visiting in the area, relatives and friends gathering in Clarksburg, Buckhannon, Fairmont, and Belington, plus university student Lenora Baker's weekend at home. Other entries note shopping trips, photos, and ads for Christmas photography services.
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J. L. Jones
Simpson
Floyd Reynolds
Webster
J. W. Schwab
Moundsville
Harry Abbott
Maple Avenue
Duke Warder
Pruntytown
Lenora Baker
West Virginia University
West Side
W. Tt. Lear & Son
C. Ho Towles
Clarksburg
Vialttrix l
Jane Kemble
High Street
Jene Colehan
Fairmont
Nellie McGradey
Marie Deegan
P. Maloney
Newburg
J. M. Leonard
Cumberland
Agerstown
George Gract
Red Goose Shoe Company
T. J. Demoss
Olletta
J. F. Demoss
Charles Devers
van Rosenshine
J. Hi. Wilson
Belington
Effa Lee
Bluefield
George Grenneman
Emma
Buckhannon
J. E. Holts
Margaret Rose Moore l
Trene Ware
TR. Warden
Paul Warden
John Howardton
Tunnelton
A. J. Blue
W. TP. Hendrickson
J. W. Jaco
Margaret
John
Coalton
BE. U. Love
Washitton
Buntogee
J. A. Sinclair
Mary Ellen
Tactives
Ed Shrader
Grafton Defeats Morgantown In Low Score Game
Grafton edged Morgantown 3 to 0 as Henry's toe produced the only points on a 30 yard placement in the final period after a steady Grafton march. Morgantown defended well early while Grafton’s line stood firm, with injuries limiting both sides and most regulars available for the locals.
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Henry
Grafston
Grafton
Morgantown
Towal Ithwa
Horth
Hefner
Henry Booting
Henrys kick seals victory for Draftan in epic battle
In a hard fought Saturday game, Henry delivered the decisive kick that won for Draftan while Gratton’s leadership and Hefner’s strategic play guided the win. Grafton showed improved passing led by Samples, with Wolfe at tackle and Hebzy exploiting formations to gain ground and keep Morgantown guessing.
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Henry
Gratton
Hefner
Morgantown
Samples
Sklek
Roy
Hebzy
Geveral
Wolfe
Education of the farmer urged at Chicago assembly
Guy H. Hall, director of the National Institute of Progressing Farming, told the National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers that farmers need proven equipment and that the next generation will drive adoption. He warned against relying on horses and emphasized tractors and improved machinery for efficiency. He urged attention to both boys and girls in farm education and progress.
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Chicago
Guy H. Hall
Tional Institute of Progrearming
Asa Uon
Trains Restored on Baltimore and Ohio Route After Strike
Trains No 11 and No 12 resumed service on the Baltimore and Ohio line from New York to Parkersburg and Cumberland via Wheeling and Baltimore after several weeks of a rail strike. No 11 connects with No 61 east to Wheeling and arrives at Graftondale around 1:00 p.m. No 12 from Parkersburg reaches Cumberland at 9:60 p.m and goes on to Baltimore and New York. Other Bolth line trains to Ohio will be restored within two weeks as officials expect full service to be reestablished.
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N York
Parkersburg
Parienburg
New York
Hers
Wheeling
Graftondale
Leay
Cumberland
Washton
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cuml Land
Ohio Railroad
Beggar Drives Captor to Jail in Automo Case
New York report details a legless mendicant who led police to a jail cell after an alleged abduction. The man claimed Minnesota ties and a trip from Dakota, describing a rented auto with special features and daily living costs. He appeared in court with $1100 cash before a hearing.
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New York
Hir
Dakota
Hammill
Moris
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