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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
8
The Baracca Bible Class of the First Baptist Church hosts a social Thursday evening at 8 in the church lecture room. Invitations urge members to attend with a daring spirit and promise a surprise program beyond past entertainments, aiming for a large turnout.
A major coal transaction concluded Tuesday at Warder and Robinson offices with payment to landowners for the Armstrong Kunst tract in the western county. about $299,000 was paid, finalizing years of litigation over contract stipulations. Maryland Coal Company officials and Cumberland attorney represented the buyer while Clarkeburg lawyers protected the landowners interests. The company has yet to decide future use due to current car shortages and capacity limits at Windel, despite owning three thousand acres of Pittsburgh coal holdings in West Virginia.
A report from Washington indicates Secretary Ballinger may resign immediately. The discord centers on the President's land policy versus Ballinger’s leasing stance. The President reportedly advocates leasing valuable land under proper restriction, while Ballinger resists certain leasing approaches.
Wheeling, December 7. Defense attorneys plan to ask Judge Jordan this week to set a date for depositions in the Schenk case. Depositions may be taken in Rome, Oberammergau, Switzerland, and other places, with testimony aiding Mrs Swink. If set, testimony could push trial past December 19, possibly delaying the December term to January.
Washington report notes Keystone Party leaders plan to press charges against Republican Philadelphian McCreery over alleged frauds and irregularities in the recent election. E. Bonniwell travels to confer with Keystone leaders on the matter.
In Monroeville Alabama on December 7 Calvin Exele and Sylvester Peyton were found hanged from a tree at Double Branches two miles from town. They had been arrested for robbing Edgar Bass’s barn and outhouses and confessed. A deputy sheriff transporting them was overpowered. the prisoners were seized and strung up by unknown assailants.
United States Marshals seized 5 000 pounds of canned eggs shipped to Chicago and District Attorney Sims said tests found 34 000 000 bacteria with 2 000 000 gas producers. He called for a federal crusade against spotted eggs sold nationwide. Federal agents posted in receiving sections amid warnings.
A dispatch from Chihuahua reports federal troops moved toward San Andres where revolutionists fled toward Guerrero. Troops with several rapid fire field guns and ample ammunition departed to likely reach Chihuahua state as a battle may occur on arrival.
The Brotherhood of allroad Firemen and Engineers chose Cleveland Ohio as its national headquarters. The union has bought a valuable building site and will erect a suitable office building to house its operations and leadership.
Governor Glasscock plans to attend the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington with honor guest status at a National Press Club reception Friday. Treasury estimates request 2.22 million for Ohio River locks and dams below Pittsburgh and 229,600 for open channel work on the river with 105,000 asked for the Dayton public building.
Chicago packers indicted for conspiracy and Sherman act violations failed to win a postponement. Judge Carpenter denied the motion awaiting a decision on a separate suit before Judge Landis seeking dissolution of the National Packing Company.
Albert Bingaman of North Elbe, once wealthy traveler, was jailed on burglary charges. He admits to safe cracking as his trade and planned to surrender, lamenting his failed North Side livery stable robbery last Sunday that netted $6.60. He says he is disappointed in himself and not cut out for crime.
Donn Arthur Howe of South Orange New Jersey was elected Yale captain for next season after a single ballot. Captain Fred Daly announced the unanimous choice as he retires from leading the Yale football team.
A minister advised Chicago residents that if they value Sunday baseball they should also participate in church services during the winter in Taunt, urging reciprocity between leisure and worship.
John T. McGraw gave 300 dollars to A Hood Phillips election expense fund, with other donations totaling 500 dollars. Phillips reported expenses of 548.76 including committee payments, printing, publications, newspaper cuts, and travel. He spent 48.75 more than contributors supported.
December 7 employers refuse to negotiate with garment workers representatives ending a strike that has disrupted wages and trade for weeks. Mayor Busse and an aldermanic committee faced failed hopes for peace. Chief of Police Steward granted a permit for a 50000 strong strikers parade today. Employers say they will not treat with workers and will not recognize the union.
In Washington on December 7, Representative Norris of Nebraska said the fight that led to Speaker Cannon's deposition from the rules committee will be resumed soon, though no specific plan is set. He noted it could occur in this session or await the sixty-second Congress.
Lisbon Ohio December 7 information sought in this county to aid a bill for the next legislature making it harder to obtain marriage licenses. Proposed requirement: both applicants must obtain a physician certificate on mental and physical fitness including tuberculosis sanity idiocy and general diseases. The reform is widely discussed across the state.
The Elks Minstrels for December 14 and 16 received word from New York jobbers that a leading Parisian modiste has dispatched a hobble skirt aboard the Lusitania. The garment, ordered for a key number, will be in time to feature in the act with planned song and stage setting.
Clyde A. Cole traveled to Baltimore where Mrs. Cole has been in a hospital for weeks after a dangerous operation. She is much improved and plans to return home with Mr. Cole on Saturday.
Mr B F Clark, formerly of this city, has been located in Terra Alta for months. He plans to return to Grafton and operate his plumbing shop in the basement of Henry Runge’s trunk and tailor shop on Main street. He will move his family back home and friends welcome them back.
The family expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors who offered aid and extended condolences during the illness and death of Charles Harry Hickel. They extend sincere thanks and wish others the same sorrow at no early date.
A Baltimore Sun excerpt highlights how Democratic newspapers pivot on the cost of living debate. It argues food prices tie to transportation limits and rail inefficiencies, contrasting prior blame on Republicans with present claims that transport woes drive costs, illustrating nimble political reasoning.
State Senator Fred C. Blue of Philippi was Tuesday appointed by Governor Glasscock to be tax commissioner, succeeding T. C. Townsend. The appointment takes effect March 1, 1911, with a salary of 4000 dollars. Townsend remains over until then.
Walter Winans, famed horseman and dog lover, arrived in his native country for the first time. The wealthy American born in St Petersburg Rivala and raised in London greeted locals with a handshake and cheerful remarks.
Reverend Frederick Blaser, pastor of the Pittman New Jersey Baptist church, has been extended a call by the congregation of the Baptist church of the First ward in Patr mont West Virginia. It is understood the call will be accepted.
The Cumberland American remarks Col John T. McGraw, longtime Democratic supporter in West Virginia, is urged by friends to seek the U S Senate seat to succeed Senator Scott. The editor says he is admirably equipped to serve the state with credit and wishes him success.
Wickwire Miss Martha Wood spent Sunday night with cousin Emma Wood at Wickwire Creek. James Fast and family from Fairmont visited Jehu Fast. B W Demoss returns from Texas. J B Wood moves furniture to Blysville. Malinda Rogers moves to town to live with her son employed by B and C. Russel Brown, Homer Wilson, Arnold, Amiel Grab from Chestnut Ridge attend Brown School festival. George Martin hauls lumber from Bailey mill Blueville. Augustus Poe visits Blueville on Friday.
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