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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
3
The Canton Ohio bridge company built a substantial public structure linking the West and South city sides. It can bear 150 pounds per square foot and will carry the streetcar line. the court backed the project despite opposition, and inspection and acceptance by the court are to follow.
Special to the Sentinel from Charleston West Virginia reports Governor Dawson will call an extra session of the state legislature after the supreme court issues its decision on Wirt county cases. The proclamation is prepared and may include previously public matters with possible additions. The session is expected later this week despite legislative and public opposition.
Senator N B Scott introduced Senate Bill No 153 in December proposing to purchase a site at Grafton West Virginia and erect a government building there. The bill allows up to 100000 dollars for the project with 1500 dollars or more added as needed and notes prior efforts with a 10000 dollar allocation.
Arrangements by former owner L C Bacon for the White Cloud restaurant re opening within days. Carpenters and workers upgrade the building as claims against the old company are said to be settled. Bacon promises first class service and top market offerings, with a late week opening likely. The Sentinel notes growing relief funds for Monongah victims and praises local generosity.
Salvation Army workers from Clarksburg and other points mobilize to aid widows and orphans affected by last Friday’s Monongah mines disaster. Envoys Hitchens and Harrison arrived to solicit funds citywide, lodging at Ward Hotel while organizing relief.
Monongah West Virginia December 8 1907 a plea for swift aid after December 6 mine explosions at Nos 6 and 8 killed about 370 workers many of whom were married and left 200 families destitute officials urge clothing footwear food and monetary donations addressed to W M Moore treasurer with support from mayors ministers boards of trade and benevolent groups in a call for immediate help across the state.
Fairmont Times recounts a widow, Morah Donlin of 314 Gaston Avenue, awaiting son Thomas a pit boss at No 6, and noting her other son Jack died in a wreck. She remains unaware of the Monongah mine disaster, hoping for her sons’ return while neighbors fear the news may kill her. Her daughter Mrs John O Day in West Washington Street and a California son are named in the extended family.
The Salvation Army plans a broad solicitation campaign, making personal calls on business houses and residences. Similar drives nationwide have raised hundreds of dollars for the cause, and representatives will stay in the city for several days.
Warden Hadlex announces 249 new steel cells at the Moundsville penitentiary will be completed and ready by January 1. Officials say the facility has undergone many improvements since September, with visitors praising it as among the finest prisons in the United States. The report comes from Mrs. Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America, reflecting on the warden’s reforms and the upgrades underway.
The Morning Post is praised as a bold, honest daily with a broad circulation and strong news service. It touts fearless editorials and advertisements while claiming to avoid scandals, asserting superiority through extensive telegraphic and national coverage.
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