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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
1
A transcription of a historic dispatch reports the death and injuries aboard the Gompers funeral train. It notes a locomotive detachment incident near Cumberland and Keyser West Virginia, with thousands gathering to view the body of Samuel Gompers. The piece also mentions a New York funeral plan and other unrelated fire news from New York and Waterbury.
Charleston reports a mass shooting as a volley of shotgun and pistol fire struck the mine hoist at Rayford. Miner W. Fraker was killed, Henry Barker was badly wounded, and several others including Cecil Fraker, C. E. Hunt, P. B. Vandalker, and Lieut. Gibson sustained injuries. State police and constable H. C. Hickman arrived with bloodhounds to investigate, noting shots from near the incline and distant high powered rifle fire.
C V Miller Reliable Footwear promotes Onyx pure silk Pointex heel hosiery in a festive gift box as a preferred Christmas present. The store features leading shades and colors for holiday shoppers.
Pauline Frederick, noted stage and screen actress, filed for divorce from Dr Charles Rutherford, formerly of Seattle, in Los Angeles Superior Court. The complaint alleges abandonment in 1922 after their Santa Ana marriage, with Rutherford's current address unknown. Frederick had previously married Frank M. Andrews and Willard Mack, both ending in divorce.
Report describes a mob attack at Naseville Tennessee 12 miles from Nashville. Sam Smith age fifteen was taken from a city hospital and fatally shot after an encounter with Eastwood a grocer. Jim Smith Sam’s uncle was captured while Sam fled and struck Eastwood. The mob left the body hanging until morning.
New York reports railroads paid dividends rising by about six million dollars in 1924 to a total of 303 million. Several carriers began favorable moves this year though effects may appear in 1925. Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad issued a 5 percent preferred dividend, joining others in higher payments. Analysts expect continued traffic gains and improved dividend footing across many lines with potential mergers boosting returns for shareholders.
Connecticut voters go to the polls to choose a successor to the late United States Senator Frank B. Brandgee. Candidates include Lieut. Governor Hiram Bingham, Republican and governor-elect, and Hamilton Holt, Democrat and former editor and League of Nations advocate.
Supreme Court of Appeals reverses conviction of Albert L Lohm Clarksburg attorney on an alleged crime against a girl under 16 years with a 15 year sentence. Court cites prejudicial prosecutor actions and Klansman influence, but upholds jury inclusion of Klansmen not connected to the case.
Quality presents Daniel Green's name on a slip pers imply Sterling quality on silver The Best. They offer exclusive Christmas presents and reliable footwear.
New York reports nine dead and sixty seven poisoned in three days with Abraham convoy among the dead in Brooklyn hospital. Twelve poison victims are not expected to live at Bellevue. more may die. Prohibition authorities push aggressive action to curb poisoned alcohol ahead of Christmas as federal and local police target sellers. Twenty five intoxicated prisoners, some found unconscious in gutters, faced magistrate Simpson who largely warned or sent some to workhouse. Officials blame embargoed smuggling via coast guard patrol for the surge. two of the victims were women.
Representative Langley of Kentucky was arrested in Washington on Saturday night for intoxication and has returned to Pikeville without commenting on the case. His office cited poor health and said his doctor advised the move.
Ousted warden claims vindication in Star Chamber style proceedings as Attorney General Stone bars public access. The investigation centers on leniency toward bootlegger prisoners cited as reason for removal and ongoing questions about the case’s handling.
Atlanta authorities probe prison uproar as A E Sartan resigns under pressure from Attorney General Stone over leniency accusations toward bootlegger-prisoners. Grand jury in Washington and secrecy fuel rumors of tapping wires and intimidation while officials withhold details.
The Ladies Aid Society of West Main Street Church will hold a bazaar bake sale and parcel post sale Thursday afternoon and evening December 18 beginning at 1 o'clock. Fancy work of all kinds and homemade bread cakes pies and candy for sale.
Professor David Neumark a renowned student of Jewish philosophy and history and longtime Hebrew Union College philosophy professor in Cincinnati died after an operation for appendicitis at age 58. He authored multiple works and essays and served as editor in chief of the Hebrew Encyclopedia in Berlin in 1904.
Loar & Co announces shipment of Silver Bon Bon Dishes to be sold Thursday December 18. Price is pitty cents each with a limit of one per person.
A brief ad style notice urges mothers not to scold girls for low shoes in winter and recommends buying galoshes for Christmas. Signed by C. V. Miller.
Hundreds crowded the Grafton station as Samuel Gompers body lay in the casket during a funeral train stop. The crowd viewed the casket, flowers piled high, while Old Glory draped the scene, and labor assembly members paid last respects before the train continued to Sloopy Hollow cemetery.
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