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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1928
Page
4
Content outlines state issues from mining safety to theatre employment and national concerns. It discusses Bolivia Paraguay tensions, America’s golden era questions, Hoover’s Argentinian reception, and West Virginia hotel and road plans. The piece critiques mining laws enforcement and calls for safer practices and life boat testing after a maritime disaster.
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Depressing as modern times seem, they reveal noble people like William Henry Eustrice who died at 83 in Minneapolis. Crippled at 15, poverty struck, he became a lawyer and real estate buyer, earning a million to endow a hospital for crippled children. He left 1.5 million to build and support care.
The commentary criticizes the state’s lagging mine safety, urging Governor-elect Conley and the new Legislature to modernize standards to prevent deaths and injuries. It argues federal benchmarks should be matched to ensure consistent protection and accountability for neglect.
Bewildered parents flood stores to fill a child with gifts on Christmas morning. The eager child hurries from one toy to another, then loses interest, chasing the latest novelty. The result is a flood of toys that never truly delight, as a single cherished item remains elusive.
Secretary of Labor Davis notes improving industrial harmony with fewer strikes and disputes. He predicts business leaders will be valued for raising wages and reducing hours, as cooperation grows. Also mentions deaths and local political figure Mrs Lynn F P Grantham, 45, prominent Democrat in Jefferson County.
Public health authorities warn of a rising influenza outbreak spreading through communities. Officials urge personal safety measures, vaccination plans, and adherence to health guidelines to protect vulnerable populations and prevent further transmission. Officials emphasize public duty and clear communications to maintain order and reduce hospital strain.
The note urges avoiding crowds during an influenza outbreak and staying in bed to speed recovery and prevent spreading illness. It questions pay disparities between professors and graduates, arguing professors earn less despite expertise and suggesting graduates should not profit at professors’ expense.
Mrs William J McClinton received a government medal for bravery after her husband Jean Horse at Slim Buttes in Montana rescued the Custer flag from a Native American village on June 9 1876. He died in Sheridan Wyoming in 1895.
Chicago December 18 a black powder bomb exploded on the porch of Lawrence F King a sanitary board trustee causing $800 damage and endangering Mr and Mrs King and their five children Police linked the blast to the sanitary district layoffs of about 3000 workers King elected November 6 had proposed payroll reductions before the board a day earlier Local authorities treat the incident as an act of intimidation connected to the district downsizing.
Subscriptions keep arriving for the Lord Mayor's fund aiding unemployed English miners. Premier Baldwin donated 15,000 pounds via I. P. Kielberg, chair of the Anglo-Danish society, and Bishop Charles H. Brent of Western New York sent 20 pounds with a plea for broader agency to publicize suffering families.
Chicago reports that John R. Roney, who started a small South Side grocery in 190% with a tiny profit margin and large volumes, built a 300 unit chain now called the consumers' store. Kroger bought the system for 8,250,000, closing a long growth arc.
The Afghan legation in London denied claims that King Amanullah and Queen Souriya fled to a fortress after a mutiny in the army. It said the king and queen remained at the palace and foreign nationals were safe, attributing the reports to a series of minor incidents on December 16 caused by a brigand raid near Kabul.
In Selma Alabama on December 18 two cars collided on a highway as glare from headlights blinded drivers. After occupants exited uninjured a car was righted and beneath the wreckage was found pedestrian William Molding who died after reaching a hospital.
Sharon Pennsylvania business section suffers major fire damage as flames destroy about half a block in the business district. The DeForrest building and several frame structures are reported lost with extensive property damage and an estimated cost not yet totaled.
Grenoble dispatch reports a rescue party of alpinists resumed efforts to reach Jean Douboin, Lyons newsman, stranded atop Nero's Helmet Peak since Sunday. He survived a night of freezing cold with his companion Mademoiselle Yvonne Renoux having died. Heavy snow hampers climbers as they press on in frigid conditions.
A widow is accorded full honors in Fresno on December 18 in a ceremony honoring her late husband, who served heroically in the Civil War era and was linked to General George Custer through a notable rescue myth.
Trial of T Loring Cox a federal prohibition agent charged with the murder of Bernard Cottrell during a raid on a Napshine still last July opened in a federal court Charleston. Cox was indicted in Kanawha County in October with H J Pettigrew former United States district attorney representing the defendants Burdette Kanawha County prosecuting attorney and L L Lilly stated for the state.
On Saturday December 22 1928 at 1 30 p m at the late L G Haymonds 121 W Main St the administrator will sell filing cabinet tron safe office desk typewriter desk Oliver typewriter chairs and a batch of justice writs Then at the court house front door Taylor County Va he will offer two cars a Oldsmobile sedan and a Jordan touring automobile Terms: cash for under 20 90 or or three months with note and security to be approved Wai L 4 GUY ALLENDER administrator 18 19 21
Notice lists fiduciary accounts for settlement before Commissioner of Accounts W P Samples. Executors Jay Fleming Thomas W Brohard and L L Loar of Leonard Mallonnee deceased, covering December 1 1927 to November 30 1928. John Bennett estate administrator L B Bennett. guardian Anna M Scott for George Flaharty infant. Dated December 17 1928.
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