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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
1
A jumble of phrases references courts, permits, asylum, taxes, and officials. Names such as Thaw, Gaynor, Stone appear amid scattered mentions of law, transfer, and funding. The text suggests ongoing legal discussions and political action but lacks coherent narrative.
Elizabeth Mullens, a 15 year old girl, is acquitted of murder in a sensational Williamsport trial. She testified that Montgomery betrayed her, prompting the April street shooting that killed Norman Perdue and wounded George Montgomery. The jury deliberated under three days of testimony, with prominent local lawyers aiding both sides.
The Grafton Marathon and field meet, July 24 at Fetterm an park under promoter Al W Martin, gains interest. entrants include Ward Lanham Floyd Utterback Chauncy Helms James Corbin Steve Burns and George W Jefferys for mile and 8 mile marathons. Start at Trapp springs beyond Pruntytown with watering stations every two miles. Admission 25 cents. winner receives a gold watch and field event prizes.
Six wounded, two fatally, and fifteen seriously injured after a midday riot at the Pressed Steel Car Company plant in McKee's Rocks Pittsburg. Striking workers, largely foreign, protest a pool wage system claiming reduced pay. Company says wages are higher and offers to open books for inspection. Strike not tied to any union.
George Butiio of Enterprise Harrison county was brought to the city by U S Deputy Marshal E D Hupp on a charge of selling liquor without a federal license. He was arraigned and held under $500 bond to answer the indictment in Wheeling in September, and jailed in Ohio County if the bond is not posted.
Clarence Clark age 19 of Tunnelton West Virginia died after a fall from a cherry tree at his home near Tunnelton. He was the son of Eli F. Clark and Mrs Clark and survived by three brothers one half brother two sisters and one half sister. The funeral from his home was held at 4 pm and burial was in Red Oak cemetery. Mr Clark was a brother of W E Clark of the First Ward and half brother to Mrs G A Dancer who attended the service with families.
One hunting license has been issued by County Clerk Haines under the new law. Licenses cost $1.00 and must be carried when hunting off one's property. Each license lists the holder's name age occupation hair color weight height residence eye color complexion and is sworn to by a notary.
Denver readers report that Chinese officials and a local press claim Leon Ling is protected by the Chinese Masons after the Elsie Sigel case. Ling allegedly aided by his countrymen to avoid police, with his fate seen as sealed by a covert network and possible evasion.
Henry Madera, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Madera, suffered a severe mashed right foot when a transfer wagon ran over him on Main Street near Mr. W. E. Clayton's storefront about 10:00. Clayton carried him to his store, then he was taken home for dressing and is resting comfortably.
In Farmington a justice of the peace tried four Syrians for setting a fire under a balking mule. The animal died from its injuries. They were released. Humane Officer Bartholomew will confer with the prosecuting attorney to pursue punishment amid local resentment of foreigners.
Grafton will host a new Underselling Stores branch after a Baltimore owner’s representative closed part of a deal for space in the Sentinel building on Main Street. The first floor and basement will be renovated into a full department store, with a September 1 opening and permanent presence planned.
Arthur Blair and Samuel D. Brady met General James C. Frazer in Morgantown to talk about extending the P L E from Martin to Morgantown. They kept the start date uncertain, noting Colonel J M Schoonmaker will return to Pittsburgh from Seattle and a Pittsburgh meeting next week will set details.
The Dixie theatre hosts a baby show with three handsome prizes and a grand prize on display at Friedman jewelry on Main street. All city parents are invited to enter their babies, with earlier entries encouraged for a more engaging contest.
Trouble returns to the Tygart Valley Glass Company in Beaumont as former union workers, now back from vacation, taunt non union employees calling them scabs. Mayor Love dispatched police after several union men trailed a non union worker, signaling possible unrest at the plant that had operated peacefully since becoming an open shop.
In Morgantown on July 16 a 14 year old boy named Ringer died from head injuries after a swing over a river pool struck him as Harry Beck, recently jailed in Fairmont for alleged robbery, swung above. Beck, believed destined for Pruntytown State Reform School by Marion County authorities, was nearby when the accident occurred.
Walter Ames, 7th vice-president of the International Association of Machinists, arrived by train No 14 and will address striking machinists at their Wehn building headquarters at 3 o clock this afternoon. He leads the B O strike and will discuss progress and road conditions from the workers’ viewpoint. A large turnout is urged. Also, Miss Lillie Howard of Point Pleasant arrived last night to visit her brother, Rev Harry C Howard, at the Methodist parsonage on St John street.
Frank McMillan a Penn Railroad art inspector hid in his Greenwood barn when he heard voices in his home and fired through windows and doors, killing his wife Mrs McMillan who had married at fifteen. Suspect confessed sobbing for farewell to his wife. A bystander, William McDowell, was arrested later and said he was present during the shooting but did not know the victim had died. Mrs McMillan, twenty three, was known for sociability and entertaining male friends.
Charleston faces total darkness as all streetlights will be shut off and police reduced to five day and night men. Fire department cut in half and health department abolished as city board imposes sweeping expense reductions to balance receipts. If not acted, deficit of about 70000 dollars looms, with board members facing possible charges. Mayor Holly says order will be issued tomorrow. Mrs Poling visits the city.
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