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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
5
In a Maryland session speech Governor Ritthie warns of rapid federal expansion eroding constitutional rights. He cites income tax, inheritance tax, and prohibition as examples of centralizing power, questioning double jeopardy, witness immunity, and safeguards for trial venues. He laments harms to free press and peaceful assembly amid war and peacetime policy.
A note outlines plans to begin construction of a two story ward and adjacent building. The text references a timetable and approvals, with names appearing as observers of the process. The document suggests site preparation and likely engagement with local authorities.
Washington speech at National Tax Association session condemns federal inheritance tax as high as forty percent and threatens confiscation. President urges taxpayer choice, economy in collections, and cooperation among states to curb burden on heirs and nonresident property. He argues estate taxes tax capital and force forced sales, harming small estates and national growth. The talk advocates gradual federal withdrawal from estate taxes as state revenues suffice.
Pittsburgh reports a night of holdups and burglaries with armed robberies, a wounded suspect, and a taxi gang case. Walter Wright was dangerously wounded. a grocery store receipt theft involved a Lena Brenne. Police chase continues in Wood and East End districts as suspects flee with loot. In Cresco, William Dunn killed his elderly parents then himself, leaving a note on motive and implying his acts were to end their suffering.
Chicago Feb 19 Joe Kraft treasurer of the International Council of Religious Education proposed to the meeting that Charles Byai Hughes secretary of state be offered the position as head of the organization at a 60000 dollar yearly salary.
Mr Kraft questions funding as he cites Will Hayes salary and asks if the International Council of Education can hire a secretary Hughes for similar work. The council, representing 250 900 000 students in Sunday school to college courses, had a last year budget of 28 000 and a total upcoming budget of 260 000, according to L W Simms of St Johns N B president of the bank of trusts.
The February grand jury returned forty one felony indictments after a three day session. Defendants include HH Weaver James H Kerrans Walter Wilmoth Armando Follo Alva Rhoades James P Kearns Charles Sharka Meri Sharkadi Tony Marorvich Kori Stontin Archie Irvin Dscemennorr Clarence Moore others and Standard Supply Company. Most indicted are in custody or under bond. Most charges stem from violations of the state prohibition law with several cigarette sales to minors. eleven felonies and thirty misdemeanors were noted before the jury was discharged.
Buckhannon on February 19 reports no official word from West Virginia Wesleyan College about Bob Higgins successor after Higgins left for Washington University. Many applicants reportedly sought the Wesleyan job but identities and candidacies stay unofficial as sports writers name mentors yet no candidate is disclosed. Wesleyan vows the right man will be found.
The Protected Home Circle Lodge secured the hall formerly occupied by the Knights of Pythias on Main Street for their headquarters. The H C lodge moved from the Red Men's hall to the new P H C hall, with new furniture and changes. Members will meet there for the first time on Friday February 2.
New York report notes Willie Ritold failed to surpass Nurmi's record in two events at Newark A C meet. Ritold ran three miles in 14:12.5, missing the Madison Square Garden time by 11 seconds. Gonneley of New York A C won the 1,000 yards in 4:26.1, while Christenson of Newark A C set the only record of both meets by 70 yard hurdles in 9.5 seconds.
A large crowd gathered at Grafton High School last evening to see the Senior Dramatic club present the comedy When Smith Steps Out. The cast featured William Smith as Uncle Th, Joe Rus George Smith, Richard Keene as a detective, and Helen Putman as Miss Winslow with Miss Ada Mae Beall and Miss Hilda Brown in supporting roles. Miss Minette W directing, with Miss Flora Dehlmer and Miss Catherine Shepler assisting, drew laughs as the play wove romance and a mystery with a witty detective.
Clarksburg chamber of commerce repudiates Van A. Bittner statements about armed guards at the Dawson Coal Company mine near Clarksburg. The telegram to Secretary of Labor Davis is deemed false after an official inquiry. The chamber released its reply telegram and denies the open shop allegations and any coercion at the mine.
The Clarkburg Chamber of Commerce issues a full investigation statement arguing the truth contradicts Mr. Van Bittner's program. The company resumed operations after a majority of old employees requested work and most have returned. Two hundred fifty five men work now with five hundred more seeking jobs.
Charleston W Va Peb 19 Chief T M Lambie of the State Mine Department offers the thawing ground and crawling warmth by rescuers as the cause for floor swelling in the Sand Cave Kentucky incident where Floyd Collins was trapped. Lambie notes the rise blocked the passage and that relief attempts followed the natural path to the collapsed section.
Paris reports Finance Minister Clementel announced plans to float a 100 million loan for French finances and a 25 million loan for the devastated regions in the United States once the budget balance is assured. The Morgan group and other financiers were mentioned as involved, with cautious remarks from officials about timing and details amid the tense financial situation.
New York February 19 A physician was urged to be brought to Mrs Milton J Bullong who has locked herself in a room of her husband oil magnate’s apartment and is on hunger strike. Furniture movers install telegraph desks and operators signaling a protracted protest while her husband’s staff control access. Mrs Bullong, 22, vows to stay in the self chosen prison as she weakens and messages say her life is in danger.
The passage notes a final vote authorizing a $10,000,000 loan for the French treasury and a $35,000,000 allocation for distressed regions, to be issued in the United States.
St Louis Browns playing manager George Sisler says spring training camps are mainly for building physical condition and pennant readiness. He argues young players learn little from coaches and that real development comes from daily play, valuing college education for learning small baseball nuances that separate minor and major leaguers.
After a favorable verdict for the plaintiff, the case Maryland Coal Co. of West Virginia v Ten Union Miners at Wendel was dismissed. Miners, represented by W P Samples, appealed the judgment to circuit court. Trial date not set, but expected this term.
In Atlanta on February 19, the case against former warden A E Sartain of the Atlanta federal penitentiary former warden Les J Fletcher and Deputy Lawrence Rieht of Columbus Ohio charged with conspiracy to accept bribes was opened by Assistant District Attorney John M Johnson who reviewed the changes as the defendants.
Governor James Scrougham proposed placing the ancient site known as Pueblo Grande de Nevada or Lost City under state custody to allow further explorations. The discovery along the Virgin River area in southern Nevada suggests a centuries old settlement with irrigation ruins and artifacts. Archaeologists anticipate rapid investigation with mummies and pottery among items studied as federal land claims and state guardianship debate continue.
Vienna reports a wave of gaiety as garment makers note 1924 orders for 10,000 new dresses and 8,500 new dress suits for balls. Shoemakers also see demand for 180,000 pairs of dancing slippers as dance life grows in the capital.
Morristown Ohio February 19 William L McWilliams aged 60 years postmaster for 27 years member of county and section boards and prominent in eastern Ohio Republican circles for thirty years died at noon today of a cause not specified in the fragment.
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