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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

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Big Stick For Mine Owners Terms Mean Death To Hungary

Count Albert Apponyi, Hungarian premier, returns from Paris reporting that acceptance of the peace terms would spell cultural downfall and ruin for Hungary. He cites wartime hardship, communist administrations, Romanians taking livestock and machinery, and removal of key resources like wood and coal as proof the proposal is unacceptable. He argues the treaty would leave Hungary unable to live.

Vienna Associated Press Hungary Albert Apponyi Paris Count Apponyi

WRECK KILLS MAN AND ALLEGEDLY LOOTS BODY IN OHIO

Joseph Lower, killed in the Pittsburgh and Chicago express wreck between East Palestine and New Waterford Ohio, reportedly robbed of 20000. Coroner D M Van Bossen of Columbiana County investigates. Railroad officials say loss acknowledged but no report issued. Lower, an immigrant from Siberia, was bound for Fort Wayne Indiana to join his son.

Pittsburgh Joseph Llower Chicago East Palestine New Waterford Ohio East Palesine D. M. van Bossen Columbiana County Pesnaylvapia Empioyes Tlower Siberia Fort Wayne Ind

Coal Burners Advertising Haulage Service in Grafton

O Coal Burners of Grafton offers delivery anywhere in Grafton by truck at 20 cents per wheelbarrow. They also provide other hauling services. Rodgers Prowl, phone 439-M.

Grafton Rodgers M. Lat

Death and Fire Kill Six in Philadelphia Furniture Factory

Six workmen died and eight others were injured when a four story furniture factory building owned by Robert Tavior & Son burned in Philadelphia. Firemen and police searched the ruins for additional bodies as rescuers learned more about the victims. Most casualties occurred as workers attempted to escape the blaze after the initial shift ended. The loss was estimated at a figure not yet confirmed.

Philadelphia Robert Tavior & Son Seateh Ulna Serntons

Stray tomcat ruins poultry show at Madison Square Garden

A stray tomcat leapt into Madison Square Garden during the annual poultry show and ate two carrier pigeons on display. Officials say the homeless cat caused about 100 dollars in damage, tearing the muslin from pigeon crates and leaving only feathers. The incident involved 14,000 birds and occurred on January 21 in New York.

New York Madison Square Garden

West Virginia clubs unite to back anti high cost living drive

Mrs W. J. Wills of Charleston president of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs says she has called presidents and representatives from all state clubs to a Wheeling meeting on January 26. The gathering, arranged with the attorney general of the United States, aims to mobilize public sentiment against the rising cost of living.

Charleston W. Vadan W. J. Wills West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Wheeling United States

Wanted Experienced Help at General Store

WANTED Experienced one and lady in our general store for delivery and stock work. Immediate advancement for right parties. Address handwritten at 20 West Main Street. Rh. F. POR, Eneceseor to Loar & Poe. Western Standard Tow Ty.

Loar & Poe West Main Sreet

Socialist lawyer defends Soviet Russia at New York Assembly

Seymour Stedman of Chicago, defense attorney in the trial of five suspended Socialist assemblymen, argued on the assembly floor that Soviet Russia deserved defense as the charges of disloyalty were considered by the judiciary committee.

New York Seymour Stedman Chicago Berry Assembly Judiciary Committee

Weather forecast partial report with mountain snow

Partial forecast notes fair tonight with snow in the mountains. Much colder Thursday overall. In eastern portions expect fair skies but colder conditions Thursday.

Mountayn

Army reorganization bill backed by secretary in committee

Secretary Ker endorsed for the senate military subcommittee drafted army reorganization bill calling for compulsory training and one big army, with a citizen reserve and a regular force of 280,000. He opposed provisions making General Pershing chief of staff, warning it could abolish the War Department while Pershing remained active. The president or secretary of war would name the chief of staff.

Washington Senate Military Subcommittee Bix Ker National Board Baka General Pershing War Department Secretary of War Fac

Poindexter Sees Sign of Revolution in Antietam Clause

Providence audience hears U S Senator Poindexter warn that the antistrike provision in the Cunmins railroad bill marks a major test for how wage and employment disputes should be settled. He argues only law can prevent violence and industrial warfare, urging passage to protect government functions and public safety.

Providence Rt. 1 Houses of Congress Poindexter Washington Jabor Industria Tta

Potters to Get Wage Increase Across Industry

Liverpool Ohio January 21 The 10 per cent wage increase for general ware pottery workers nationwide is set to take effect tomorrow, announced by the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters. The raise was originally scheduled for February 1.

Liverpool Ohio United States Pottern Association National Brotherhood of Operativ Potters Tinton

Portrait Request Delights Critics At Paris Fight Camp

French boxing scene welcomes Georges Carpentier whose portrait pleases critics while many American fighters pursue theater gigs rather than sit for paintings. The piece notes Carpentier’s somber mood amid artistic attention in France.

France Georges Carpentier

Creditors Meet in Merger Case This Morning

An informal creditor meeting for Grafton Traction at Grafton Light & Power discussed next steps after the failed purchase transfer. Attendees decided to request a status update from New York purchasers’ attorney and set a follow up creditors meeting for next week at the same venue.

Grafton Traction Company Grafton Light & Power Company C. E. Wyckoff New York N York

Notice to Subscribers Raises Prices at Grafton Sentinel

Notice to subscribers effective February 1920 announces new monthly 80 cent delivery, 4 dollar yearly mail rate with no discount, and no change for single copies. Publisher cites soaring costs from newsprint to other items and asks readers to accept the increase.

Naily Sentinel Grafton Ouy

Police Slayer Faces Second Trial Today

Jacob Laz, convicted slayer of Police Chief Phillips, is brought from Moundsville by Constable Lilly for a second trial at this term. The case followed a reversal by the Supreme Court after a former death sentence for first degree murder. The defense sought time to prepare a plea, while the State moved to enter the Supreme Court mandate and fix trial for Monday, February 1, with a motion for change of venue denied due to lack of supporting affidavit.

Jacob Laz Phillips Stylast Moundsville Lilly Morrisville Court of Appeals Tromser J. Prank Wilson Supreme Court Teatz Wilson Lutz Alorney W Merle Watkins Rial J. Frank Wilson A. J. Mason

Wallie condemns action of Admiral Sims in secret instructions

Senator Wallie in Washington today condemned Rear Admiral Sims for making public highly confidential instructions affecting international relations. The Democrat from Montana introduced the regulation in the senate, seeking immediate consideration despite objections from party leaders.

Washington Sims Senate Wash Montana Naval Committee Refiablic Leader Lodge

Attorney General orders miners to obey Wilson plan

Washington reports Attorney General Palmer will enforce the Wilson settlement terms and the Lever Act against operators who bar miners from returning to work. He told United Mine Workers officials that the umpire system must be restored, discharge cases referred for decision, and the October 31 status quo restored. Assistant AG Ames enjoined to enforce the president's proposition and pursue prosecutions if needed.

Washington Palmer United Mine Workers Department of Justice Persident Wilson John L. Lewis Generl Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Colorado Amés

Sunken Lusitania treasure to be reclaimed this year

London officials report plans to raise part of the Lusitania shipwreck riches in 1920. Engineers and divers say at least a thousand pounds value may be recovered but much cargo cannot be raised due to deep water and vessel depth.

London Mey

Ukraine to release sugar and food for world markets

The Ukrainian mission in America announced that about 100 million pounds of sugar, 000,000 bushels of wheat, and large quantities of hides and other materials in the Ukraine region will be offered to world markets when the general blockade for Russia is lifted.

Wasilington Jans Ukraine America

Notice of union meeting action in 1920

At the January 19 1920 regular meeting of Rettil Clerke Local 894 a motion was passed to eliminate the five oclock closing hour effective on and after January 20.

Rettil Clerke Local 894

Austrian Army Rules Ban Marriage for Soldiers

Soldiers and officers in the Austrian army are forbidden to marry and must waive political rights under the army bill. The directive applies widely within the service and is tied to the ongoing reform provisions.

Immers Wage Commission Takes Recess

Washington Jan 21 The wine workers delay in compiling statistical evidence stalls hearings before the coal strike settlement commission. Union officials say they will be ready next Tuesday to present wage statistics and general testimony, with two days for miners and operators to follow.

Washington Coal, Strike Settlement Commission

Influenza In Chicago Rising Amid Epidemic Report

January 21 Chicago reports rising influenza with over six thousand persons affected. Daily new cases exceed 100 per hour, the greatest single-day total of the epidemic. Health officials note shortages of trained nurses hindering control efforts and call for more support and supplies.

Chicago Webster Fred & NG

Carpet cleaning services offer affordable rug care

A local advertisement promotes rug cleaning, dry cleaning, and washing services. It mentions home, laundry, and call options, with claims of affordable pricing and professional cleaning through a firm that performs dry cleaning and scouring. It uses unclear wording and misspellings.

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