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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
3
An argument favors Fred Paul Grosscup, a seasoned business man, for West Virginia governor. The piece argues a lawyer cannot match his experience in manufacturing, resource development, and attracting outside capital. It asserts wartime reconstruction and high living costs demand a businessman to stabilize and lead the state.
A public hearing before the city commission addressed alleged physician dissatisfaction with City Hospital's management. Insurgent doctors and nursing staff concerns were aired as the governing board defended its four year control and highlighted plans to keep hospital operations under city oversight. The dispute led to a vote to place hospital management directly under city control while considering board removal.
The attorney said he could present the new ordinance and the matter would be considered more fully by the commission. The remark suggests a thorough examination and potential revisions before final action.
The Grafton legion post reports rapid progress with membership doubling since its formation less than a month ago. A large turnout, plans for a legion dance and a film presentation of The Lost Battalion, plus discussions on baseball grounds, marked a productive meeting amid strong union ties led by Samuel Gompers.
A rising number of applications signals strong labor movement support. President Gompers statement has energized members, and the local post, already sizable, is expected to grow significantly over the next thirty days as new applicants join.
Pittsburgh April 14 Members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen on the Pennsylvania system east and west of Pittsburgh voted this morning to remain in the service and to be loyal to the union in a practically unanimous vote. An official announcement stated the vote opposed joining the yardmen strike.
April 13 government attitude toward the railroad strike was expected today from Attorney General Palmer. Department of Justice agents across the country have reported their findings for officials who will decide the next steps.
Officials aim to determine the nature and course of federal action and are understood to be seeking particularly evidence of the connection of W. W. with the strike movement. The inquiry focuses on possible organizational ties and influence within the labor activity.
Population statistics released show notable growth in several cities. Charleston West Virginia up 72.2 percent to 16 12 or 16 612, Uniontown Virginia up 17.0 percent, Duquesne Pennsylvania up 20.9 percent, Bellaire Ohio up 16.2 percent, Martins Ferry Ohio up 27.4 percent, and Tampa Pa up 30.7 percent.
Charleston April 13 The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled the provision of the state prohibition law that imposes felony penalties for second offenses is constitutional and valid. A second offense under the act is indictable as a felony and punishable by a penitentiary term.
Washington April 1 President Wilson Jeday called a cabinet meeting for tomorrow to discuss the general situation. White House officials would not confirm that an unauthorized wellroad strike prompted the meeting but it was understood as the principal subject. This is his first meeting since returning from a western trip last September when he was described as a very sick man. He has seen only a few members of his official family since illness.
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