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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
3
Two strangers were badly beaten on city streets amid a riot that erupted as they were believed to be strike breakers. Later evidence showed they were race horsemen traveling from Clarksburg to Wheeling to attend a sports meet in the Nail City.
A late night Latrobe street incident prompts a citywide uproar as a car of racing horses from Meadsville arrives amid a factory strike. Attendants, mistaken for strikebreakers, are assaulted near Nusbaum store following a saloon dispute. One man, severely hurt, is later taken to hospital, with police and doctors assisting.
Governor Glasscock reappointed H. E. Flesher as head of the state reform school at Pruntytown amid praise for his service. The reform school chief was away on business but expected to return soon. His supporters call the move a vindication after prior malign charges and note the institution’s prior successes under his leadership.
A large crowd gathered at Grafton park to escape the heat as residents sweltered in the city. The park's fine bathing beach remains as appealing as last year with a sandy bottom drawing many into the water, giving the park front a bustling, Atlantic City feel. People are urged to enjoy an evening at the park this season.
Kingwood West Virginia reports the death of William F Menear at 70 from Brights disease. A renowned local resident and Civil War veteran, he was widely known in the area and passed away in his home.
Rev L A Core, a returned missionary from India, delivered a compelling talk on India's situation at St Pauls M B Church on Sunday morning. Prof G W Ford followed with a lecture on Education at the same church, vowing to uncover and punish those responsible for Saturday night’s disgraceful scenes.
Lame Bob Eastman, linked to the death of Edith May Thompson Woodill, allegedly robbed the murdered woman of money and jewelry and drafted a plan to frame New York friends. He returned to the Beards Creek bungalow area after the crime, pawned her jewels in Baltimore, and was later seen joking with locals in St Michael s and McDaniel. Authorities say Eastman killed for jewels, with his wife present in later events, and his body was buried near the crime scene amid questions about his finances and motives. Also noted is the death of Mrs James Bainbridge in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Fairmont June 28 analyses of Thomas and Clara McNamara stomach contents contest the earlier murder suicide theory. Doctors report Clara likely poisoned the coffee causing her husband’s death while she died later in hospital. The finding disputes the notion that the man killed his wife and himself.
A blast likely dynamite damaged Clark and Washington area injuring three people. The explosion shattered windows, wrecked stores, and scattered debris as police investigate a suspected gambling war bomb, near Powers and Gilberts saloon and the Central Telephone exchange. Windows were blown out at the Boston department store and nearby eateries.
Knights of Columbus Weston Council attention dominates a Sunday initiation as a cloudburst halts a train near Lost Creek causing heavy property damage. Separately, Francisco Martino faces a Fairmont jail hearing on Black Hand links, with Guiseppe Cavanetto ready to testify about gunfire and coercion surrounding a reported kidnapping and illicit relationship.
The Board of Education met Saturday evening and awarded a painting contract for all school buildings to Jos. V. Shelley for 1160 dollars. Teachers named include Margaret M. Cokely Belle Stemple Edna W Spring Irene Foley Mrs M F Holden Pierce Ayers and Ward Lanham with assistants Misa Rhea Helionimus and Miss Roberta Jackson. Superintendent Guilderstreet to oversee High School and a music teacher to be chosen from three candidates Minnie V Person Florence W Cafferty or Grace Mytinger.
Miss Edna Lamont a teen from Madison County was found dead in woodland near her home. A coroner's jury ruled suicide by poison though many friends suspect murder by a jealous lover. Her father Clemmens Lamont owns a leading stock farm and she had been seeking a Sunday visit with a neighbor.
A. Nusbaum, Klein stores proprietor on Latrobe Street, bought the Bernhold estate block from the late Frederick Bernhold's heirs in cash, likely around $20,000. Titles are being prepared and Nusbaum will issue a clear deed in days. He plans renovations to the building, renting upstairs living rooms and adjoining clothing-store space after renovations, in a major local transaction.
Joe Johnson known as Colorado Joe was arrested on B and O property for loitering. A loaded Colt revolver with six chambers was found in a holster at his waist. He was arraigned before Justice Monroe and held for the grand jury. He offered little information about his origin or destination.
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