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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
3
A compendium of brief curios and facts from around the world. Notes include Sweden’s doctors no billing, London port vessel totals, Australian wireless plans, and insights on mortality, health, and technology.
Hot Springs Va Aug 24 Taft pledged that if elected he will at once or soon after inauguratio call a special session of Congress to revise the tariff The Republican platform supports this but he adds his personal word He says tariff views unchanged since Bath speech favoring a revision to equal production costs abroad and at home with fair profit He notes that standpatters attacked him after Bath and argues revision will address excessive inequalities while confronting trusts through direct legislation and executive action He plans quick stops at Athens and Lake Erie and comments on Hughes candidacy and Cuban elections supporting self-government plans for utilities.
Knottsville reports a rained out picnic in Knotts Grove with a Wickwire vs Maple Run baseball game cut after four innings over umpire disputes. Local youths Ernest Lutadder Claude Lutadder John Funk shine. Webster guests hold a surprise party for Hauser family. M B Church view show by W B Fauley draws a large crowd. Upcoming Knottsville district Sunday school convention Sept 9 features local speakers. numerous locals attend events at Oak Grove Farm and The Pines while families visit kin in Grafton and Kingsville Ontario.
Thomas J. Sharkey of New York, former heavyweight, enters a horse in the Tacos to be negotiated at the Fairmont Fair September 15 18. He states he will stay with the stable through this section. Klondyke, a Quartermaster gelding out of Daisy, runs in the 2 17 trot Coal & Coke stake and is expected to bring in more than feed money on this circuit.
Stockholders of the Grafton Window Glass Company held a well attended meeting in the court house this afternoon. They elected a new board of directors including H. C. Compton A. R. Warden W. W. Tapp and others. The board will organize and plan to reopen the factory around September 16 with funds pledged to cover the required amount as payments come in. This report notes ongoing trading territory issues in sales management as a separate tangent.
Washington reports John R. Early of Lynn North Carolina, a Spanish War veteran, diagnosed with leprosy after riding city cars. He is confined in a guarded tent while authorities in North Carolina are notified for fumigation and inspection. Early feared harming his wife and cannot recall where he contracted the disease.
Friday August 28 marks closing day at Mt Lake Park with a morning sketch by M Spedon and humorous pictures, a reading of Lop-sided Folks by George R. Stuart, plus an afternoon of entertainment. A Gratton round trip excursion is offered for $1.00. The item brushes on Paris hats, immigration, Castro remarks, and a quip about Speaker Cannan provoking commentary.
Miss Mary Thayer aged about 16 the third daughter of Councilman Charles C Thayer died Sunday afternoon after weeks of heart trouble She had seemed improving but her condition worsened and she died at 12 20 oclock Her funeral will be Wednesday at 2 pm from St Pauls M B church Rev L W Roberts officiating Interment in Bluemont cemetery Perie Bartlett West Side undertakers The Sentinel extends sympathy to her family and friends
Chicago August 24 George W Fitzgerald arrested Sunday morning charged with stealing 175000 from the Chicago sub-treasury. It is believed the arrest solves the two year mystery that puzzled secret service detectives. Fitzgerald was an assistant teller when the shortage was found February 20, 1907. He protested innocence but bought a new house and made large investments. His salary was 1800 a year. His wife reacted with hysteria.
Democratic executive committee of the Second Congressional district met at Keyser to organize. Col John T McGraw was chosen chairman and Attorney Harry Friedman of Grafton was named treasurer. The committee will soon appoint a secretary and locate headquarters. Mayor Tom Kenny reports enthusiasm and a firm intent to win in November for Benjamin H Hiner.
The destruction of Edward Starcher’s dwelling and a nearby barn in Upshur County is blamed on the Black Hand or an enemy in disguise. The two structures burned simultaneously around midnight, with a smoke house between them. A prior May letter showed a black hand image and coffin or house drawings, heightening incendiary suspicions.
Ward Lanham, representing West Virginia Wesleyan College of Buckhannon, won both the 86 yard and 50 yard dashes at the annual Field Day meet at Mt Lake Park. The 86 yard race was shortened from 100 yards due to a small field, and Lanham clocked 9.28 seconds in the long sprint while the 50 yard dash ended in 6.5 seconds. Colleges represented included W. W. W. G., Gettysburg, Keyser Prep, W. and Shadyside Academy.
A noon parade in Continental park featured 600 Royal Navy, 3,000 American fleet, 7,000 New South Wales forces, and 4,000 cadets for the largest Sydney ceremony. Over 100,000 spectators cheered as Americans received an ovation. Admiral Sperry praised the volunteer troops. The Governor General hosted a ball at government house, with crews entertained on shore. Mrs Marie Conley of Kansas City arrived to visit niece Mrs William Shaffer on Christina Street.
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