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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
10
The Grafton Daily Sentinel calls for firmer crime pursuit and punishment amid a wave of criminal activity. It attributes the rise to war aftermath, social attitudes condoning crime, and fanaticism, urging citizens to demand effective apprehension and real penalties.
The passage argues that travel accidents cause not just injuries but financial harm, urging protection as the first time an accident occurs will bring mounting medical and related bills. It emphasizes the burden of expenses and frames insurance as a remedy.
The Cumberland Times reports Altoona Pennsylvania merchants resolve to expose and prosecute shoplifters to seek prison terms through proper channels. They say lenient lectures have failed to deter theft and urge courts to impose penalties to curb pilfering in the city.
A speaker at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers convention asserts that 100,000,000 tons of coal are wasted each year in the United States due to improper use. He claims better methods and common sense could save a large portion, citing Pittsburgh as an example where low wages and poor stoking waste fuel.
The discussion in eastern states highlights employers asking workers to accept lower wages to secure orders, with many preferring reduced pay over full rates. Industrial leaders warn wage cuts could revive trade and avert wider unemployment, noting the current crisis follows several years of high pay.
Berlin reports reveal a resurgent, large scale smuggling trade across the Danish Dutch frontier. Officials alleged complicity, vast cross border shipments of tobacco coffee and sugar evade customs. Smugglers aided by locals and even children operate openly, driven by high prices and weak wages.
The article argues that profits and wages have risen strongly in the past five years and calls for reductions to enable lower prices. It warns against exploiting reserve or imposing all sacrifice on labor, urging fair sharing of burdens to stimulate trade and keep factories operating.
An excerpt from testimony before a New York legislative committee portrays extreme pressure by both labor leaders and employers. It cites a building trades council head benefiting from blackmail on contractors and workers, driving up construction costs and worsening housing shortages. The piece warns that the public protests such coercive tactics on all sides and calls for punishment of bribery and antitrust concerns.
Former Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary writes from Prangins Switzerland urging supporters to back his restoration of the Austro-Hungarian throne. He claims powerful agents seek to keep Austrians from joining Germany and cites Vatican, French aristocracy, clergy, and military circles backing his claim. He warns against alliances with adventurers and envisions territorial concessions from King Ferdinand of Romania if needed.
Silk underwear at Kerr's advertised as 20 percent off with camisoles and gowns on sale. Ted dies and gowns mentioned in sale copy. (Note: OCR fragment limits full clarity).
CHARLESTON W Va Dec 22 Petitions in two Cabell county circuit court cases were allowed by the supreme court of appeals yesterday The suits involve F W Riggs administrator plaintiff versus Mrs B C Strank et al and Victoria T Vickers plaintiff versus R F Vickers defendant the town appellant
Kerr Dry Co offers partially ready Scout Pure Japan sit by this morning's express in brown Russian calf and navy at $255 per pair. Absolutel y best hose made.
Fragmentary notice mentions Al Browns Blankets for Christmas presents. It references Tennen in Grafton and mail orders, with a price around 8.60 dollars. Location appears to be Philippi and W V, with scattered garbled text about parcels and delivery before Christmas.
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