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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1920

Page

6

Union Service of CE Society Sunday Evening

An account of a large union Christian Endeavor meeting at the Christian Church on East Main Street. The program featured a choir, an address by Ad Heltp of Weston, and remarks on church unity, forgiveness, and the aim of uniting denominations. Officers were elected for the ensuing year including E. A Hinkle president and Susan Sayre secretary.

United Christian Enner Societies Christian Church East Main Street Sociattles Union A. & Reese United Brethren Church Teese C. D. Payne Ad -Heltp Weston Sentinel E. A Hinkle William Shafferman Frederica Koelz Susan Sayre W Nono Beall

Industrial disputes ease in weekly labor report

Washington reports a drop in industrial disputes with only two controversies brought to the department of labor this week, down from seven and eight in prior weeks. The tally now lists twenty-one strikes and seventy-seven controversies awaiting settlement, and three labor disputes were added during the week.

Washington Department of Labor Department

Head torn off by explosion of big engine.

A massive boiler explosion at a railroad yard shattered windows and killed W. B. Kramer instantly while injuring J. C. Kelso and Frank Lake. Engine 7210 ruptured the boiler during water refill as injector started, wrecking the tank end of a carpenter shop and blowing apart walls. Kelso, Lake, and others were treated. Kramer, a new watchman, died at the scene. his body sent to Jersey City.

Cumberland Peach W. B. Kramer J. C. Kelso Frank Lake Alleghenies Tenongah Division Kramer Kelso Lake Gavianelyan J. ©. Kelso

State balks at the debt payment in Virginia bond dispute

Charleston WV December 29 the board of public works met to delay the 675000 due January 1 on the Virginia debt pending negotiations over debt beneficiaries. They rejected discussion, citing risk of sectional tensions. The delay hinges on whether bonds are sold on the market and six months given to Virginia debt commission for distribution. State treasurer says postponement could save about 100000 as bonds carry 2 1 percent interest.

Neuskt Ohio Prom Fogether Charleston W. Va Board of Public Works Virginia West Virginia New York City Virginia Debt Commission Teasurer Johnson

Pair confesses they killed Brooklyn girl

Ian Kelley and Emma Robinson, both Negroes from Brooklyn New York, were arrested in Newark New Jersey on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Catherine Dunn, the hours maid at the home of Clarence H M Clark in Brooklyn. District Attorney Lewis said he would seek grand jury indictments for murder in the first degree against Kelley and accessory against Robinson. Extratitions and formalities will be pursued once indictments are returned.

Old Church Iig Gog Chestian Endeavor John Jesus God Janes Oman St . Les Chicago Church of God Pat Mike Ana da Orance Judd L. W. Heinlein Liewport Nave Toon West Wathingon Newark N. J Ian Kelley Emma Robinson Brooklyn Havin Catherine Dunn Clarence MH. Clark Lewis King’s County Kelley Robinson New Jersey

Prohibition Officer on Trial for Murder Today

William C. Hall, a prominent prohibition inspector, goes on trial in Manassas Virginia amid expected jury delays and widespread opposition. Demonstrations and cautious precautions mark the proceedings as deputies face arraignment in Winchester.

Prohibition Manassas Duculty William C. Hall Hall Winchester Focal

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