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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1923
Page
1
A farm home near Turner in Ineac county was destroyed by fire this morning. Mrs. Delosh, her daughter Isse, and Miss Catherine Klish, a schoolteacher who boarded there, died from burns while a third person escaped with non life threatening injuries.
President Coolidge will deliver his annual message to Congress in a joint session tomorrow afternoon after cabinet discussion. The House and Senate vote counts show Gillett leading with 215 to 197 for Democrat Jarrett with Madden two votes. A House rules revision agreement was reached amid last night’s flurry as Nelson of Wisconsin challenged binding terms.
Washington December 5. The Senate Farm chairman Capper Republican Kansas is preparing a bill to repeal the fair return section of the transportation Act. He would abandon Tollroad consolidation plans to restore full prewar powers of the state railroad authority.
Dispatch from Xico notes rebels under General Oa ih established control while feder al regiments prepare to strike. Authorities in Chilp capitr and Guerrero await feder al permission as arrivals near the front. In local notices, West Main Church announces a bazar on Thursday and Friday with fancy work, baked goods, and cold drinks.
The Sentinel reports Grafton failed to secure a new infant industry after local business leaders rejected offers to build a factory. Promoters of the patented auto chain and chain hooks had multiple offers to locate in Grafton or nearby but chose Oakland Maryland instead, ending the effort to establish a substantial plant and local employment.
Ladies Aid Society hosts a Christmas Bazaar in the church basement starting Friday at 10 o clock, featuring handmade items with reasonable prices. Lunch served all day, pies and cakes on sale.
Paris December 5 Senator Massavau proposed a law requiring public officials to have at least three children either biological or adopted. The plan would disqualify premier Poincare and other leaders. Senate reaction stalled immediate action as members noted they should first have three children.
Mrs W J McGonagle arrived home last evening from visits with friends and relatives in Charleston and Huntington. The Ladies Aid of St Pauls M E Church will hold their annual bazaar and oyster supper at the church on Thursday December 6 from 5 to 7 PM.
At 83 Mrs. W G Mahone of Atlanta stands to inherit about 3 333 000 dollars one third of a large New York City estate. She plans to help several cooperative women who never had enough money to do what they liked and says they will invest wisely to enjoy their newfound wealth.
Two men robbed clerks at the City Savings and Trust branch on Xenia Avenue in Uton Ohio, escaping with about $10,000 from the cash drawer. The suspects remained masked during the heist and fled the scene.
C F Ferguson, 24, of Raflon, died early Wednesday morning after being struck by a train in the Fetterman yards while en route to work for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He walked on the tracks and was hit by a second train after moving aside. His body was found after 8 a.m. He left a wife, parents, two sisters and four brothers. Burial planned in Mont Rose. arrangements incomplete.
In Bergamo Italy a funeral service was held for flood victims. About 250 people have been recovered and search teams face ongoing difficulty from recent snow after a period of rain. Donations pour in from across Italy to aid the homeless and rescue efforts.
Bandits forced a small window open in the Eldorado postoffice vestibule last night and gained entry. They took money and a large range of stamps and registries valued by officials at about 40 000 dollars. The theft was discovered this morning and is under investigation.
Dr Charles HB Barker of Grand Rapids Michigan, adviser to Taft, lectured to Gratton high school students about making the most of life. He urged a strong constitution, clear thinking, and a brave heart, citing Roosevelt and Garfield, and urged daily ten minute body-building and focused study. He spoke for over an hour with near full attention and will repeat at 8 pm for townspeople.
In Washington Frederick H. Gillett of Massachusetts was reelected speaker as insurgents join with Republicans to end the deadlock. The move completes organization of the 68th Congress and paves way for President Coolidge to deliver his first joint address. Meanwhile Illinois representatives Miller a nd Muckley were sworn in after protests over seating.
Six men William Devers Robert Shaffer Fred Keener John Jenkins Thomas Jeffreys and Don Traugh were arraigned before Squire Charles R Lilly and fined 500 dollars plus costs with six months in jail for possessing moonshine liquor and transporting it by car in West Virginia A 20 gallon keg was found in the car Sheriff W J Mays led the arrest near Fetterman between 1 and 2 p m The vehicle owned by Dms Lawson used in taxi service was held by the state Fred Keener drove the car during the arrest
Charleston West Virginia December fifth 1923 tax discussion focused on farm land valuations. Tax Commissioner Grant P Hall urged reassessment where lands are too high or too low and noted farmers often struggle to cover 1923 taxes. He cited coal and oil workers with similar concerns.
London December 5 day of speeches and canvassing as voters approach a pivotal general election. About twenty one million voters in England Scotland Wales and Ulster will elect 564 MPs. Experts say the race remains baffling with Conservative candidates expected to lead in numbers but no clear majority forecast amid partisan bias.
Washington December 6 The Attorney General Dockerty took under consideration a report by a special counsel named by President Coolidge to inquire into the question of clemency and the report the Justice Department will not reveal its recommendations.
President Coolidge will acknowledge the South Dakota Republican convention action granting him preference for the presidential primary and will send a communication to state Republican leaders. Officials at the White House indicated satisfaction in Coolidge’s favorable stance, noting the majority over Hiram Johnson.
In West New York New Jersey Alphons Groazio and James Groazio were killed when a whisky still exploded in a garage causing a fire that seriously burned two other men and damaged two homes. The incident occurred December 5. Separately Simpson West Virginia church women's group announces annual bazaar and oyster supper on December 15 at Shaffer's Hall.
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