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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
3
John Trosky, a 28 year old unmarried coal miner, died after being crushed by slate in Simpson Creek Coal Company’s Galloway mine. He was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery as the area reports its first fatality at the new mine.
The Taylor County Court invites sealed bids by September 10 1919 for the concrete bridge projects including Leach Goodwin McCartney Davisson Tressle and Wolfe bridges. Bidders must provide a 10 percent certified check and meet bond and completion conditions with a one year guarantee.
Memphis reports August 22 noting plentiful mill work and better wages. Inforesid and improved living conditions await offered to southern black workers returning to the region.
Mrs Jennie Clayton Welch of Shringfell Ohio formerly of thin ruty visits Mr and Mrs W E Cayton at their Washington Street home during a recent call.
Morgantown officials seek county court action to shift Class A road duties and taxes to the city, arguing the county levy requires city road upkeep. Mayor Charles Hickman says up to 38,000 in annual Class A taxes would stay in Morgantown if the plan is approved, avoiding rural road funding.
Radical revisions proposed by the Church Revision Commission would remove the word obey from marriage vows and alter the Lord's Supper order. The narrative cites proposals for prayers for the dead and for social justice, plus new services and calendar shifts, likely to trigger convention debate.
In New York City on August 23, authorities from the U. S. Attorney’s office seized and released thousands of pounds of food stored by unnamed owners. The goods were dumped on the market after owners faced jail threats. Marl Bond, assistant U. S. attorney, declined to disclose owner names.
Special officer L. C. Speece of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was shot and killed at 2 o clock while trying to detain a negro on train No. 78 near Linernlgg. City Police officer McPhearson was fired on three times during the pursuit.
A Roscoe C. McCullough article in The American Legion Weekly blasts aliens who avoided service, backing the Johnson bill for deportation of enemy aliens interned during the war. He argues exemptions hurt U S soldiers and warns Congress that failing to compel service will mark a black page in war history.
War time statute makes the manufacture of grape and blackberry wines for beverage use illegal even for home consumption. Revenue officials report many residents in West Virginia have unknowingly violated the law by home production and storage. Moonshiners and home whiskey seizures are also reported as enforcement widens across the state.
Washington reports that Mexico has relented after deeming British charge William Cumpings presence incompatible with state relations. Cumpings expects to remain in Mexico City as talks continue.
Commentary recalls government role in rising prices and reports American troops killing four Mexican bandits, noting these are just a small fraction of those who deserve similar fate.
Testimony from Missouri to Georgia spanned feeders, stock dealers, retailers, and producers. Witnesses argued for limited government interference, noting high costs and packer influence, with calls to preserve distribution networks and curb price pressures on consumers.
Former Chief Deputy J. Will Davidson, once in Ohio, is believed to have fled to South America after embezzling $2,400. Lisbon was cited as the escape point by William Dalrymple. Davidson had been a deputy under officials in Cleveland and New York.
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