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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
8
Tax law reform moves to cut Twain Corporation taxes by half through a redrafted amendment. The attorney general revises the measure amid legislative debate.
Washington reports say the new corporate tax amendment will set a one percent tax on net corporate earnings with a two percent rate for excess profits. President Taft and Cabinet advisers push to redraft to avoid constitutional objections and secure administration support.
A daytime clash erupted as strikers and sympathizers pursued a shop worker who crossed toward paychecks. He fled toward Ethel Street and railroad tracks, dodging missiles and stones. A brick shattered a baggage car door during the chase.
Near Alton Illinois July 1 The Standard Oil Company will begin turning out petrol butter at Wood River Refinery near Alton The product simulates dairy butter in texture but is brown and longer lasting and does not rancidify The move coincides with John D Rockefellers 70th birthday and marks an effort to enter the dairy business through petroleum based products
Mrs Mary Morris badly hurt by an engine in local yards months ago is much worse at her South Side home. Mia Morris recently released from City Hospital remains helpless with entire lower limb paralyzed, alarming friends.
On July 18 in New York crowds watched W. Goodale pilot a dirigible from a New Jersey amusement area rise 3000 feet then descend to about 500 feet over Broadway. After passing Longacre Square he returned to base, fearing insufficient lifting gas. The 50 minute flight ended safely.
18 very fH Barney Hesen, long known for his health, is now very low at his home on East Main Street, with friends deeply alarmed by his serious condition.
James J. Jefferies denies a report that he refused to fight Jack Johnson. He states the claim is untrue and confirms his intention to fight Johnson, with plans to arrive in New York next week to finalize arrangements.
Washington dispatch reports a broad personnel shake-up in the Department of Commerce and Labor. Secretary Nagel ordered an efficiency sweep after investigations found a significant amount of deadwood, with roughly one hundred employees reduced and about ten resignations accepted. Further resignations were signaled as demonstrations and reforms continue.
Morgantown July 12 John L Eddy a wealthy Mooresville farmer was found dead in a grove near his home initial thoughts suggested suicide. Prosecutor P A Boyd filed murder charges against Minor Moore age about twenty two who had quarrelled with Eddy over work. Moore was arrested by a constable and sent before Justice Mike Wright for a hearing continued until tomorrow morning. Moore had been raised by the Eddy family and lived with them most of his life.
In Richmond Va on July 13 the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad ordered one thousand steel hopper bottom cars from American Car and Foundry Company of Charleston West Virginia to be produced immediately. The railroad also ordered two hundred miscellaneous cars, part of which will also be built by the same firm.
In San Francisco July 13 the Chinese Six Companies condemned Elsie Sigel’s death in New York and offered a 500 dollar reward for Leong Ling, the missing suspect whose rooms held the victim’s body. Placards are posted in Chinatown and distributed in the West, with funds deposited in the Canton Bank.
Walter street resident Henry Leuthardt Sr. suffered a stroke on Sunday leaving the left side paralyzed and in serious condition. His son Charles of Lynchburg and Henry Jr. of Port Marion rushed to his bedside, while Alfonso Leuthardt of the mail service is his son.
Huntington W Va July 13 C L Ritter of this city has closed a deal with the Yellow Pine Lumber Company of Tazewell Va. securing 20000 acres of land for a consideration of a half million dollars.
The Tygart Valley Brewing Company may sell its beer at wholesale within Taylor County and elsewhere in the state where licenses to sell intoxicating drinks are granted. The State Tax Commissioner F C Townsend states the brewery must hold city and county licenses and a production-based tax to sell wholesale. Sales to underage persons, habitual drinkers, or keg parties are prohibited. TYGART VALLEY BREWING CO. by T E Joyce, president.
A large crowd gathered to watch two teams of youngsters play on the McGraw property behind the Fahey boarding house. The game drew many spectators, with players making bold plays and fans stopping to view the action, likened to a big park crowd.
Thomas C Long reports from around Davis that his family has enjoyed a long outing and he has caught eighteen fish. He expects to return home the last of this week.
Ralph Brown, a Black man, who killed Police officer Ed Wyatt, was captured yesterday near Hungar in the mountains and brought back to Welch where he is jailed in the county jail.
William H. Walter a Webster resident died last evening at 5 30 after a long tb illness aged 61 He survived by wife and four children Mrs Charles Applegate Mrs Charles Kinsey Cora at home and Mrs Eliza Heatherly Funeral Wednesday 10 30 from M E Church Webster Interment Webster Cemetery Rev L W Roberts of St Pauls M E Church officiating Undertakers Perie Bartlett West Side. The West Side survey work by Grafton Traction resumes and plans to survey toward Flemington via Webster or Pruntytown with intent to run trolley lines tapping mining and farming areas A private bridge over Tygart Valley river may be built by the company instead of joint city county action to share cost
Washington July 13 The House approved by 317 to 14 a senate joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to allow a federal income tax. Only Republicans voted no. The measure, unaltered, goes to the President for signature after nearly four hours of debate. Democrats argue it steals political advantage. supporters cite wartime power. Notable supporters included Keifer Hull Sims Sharp and Cole.
Parker sburg, July 13. Edward Treadway, cleared in a Pittsburg murder trial of Capt. John C. Barrows on the steamship Ww. on Smoot, is dying at his mother s home in Parkersburg. He has suffered nervous trouble since the trial and typhoid began two weeks ago.
Daily Sentinel reports Judge Ira E. Robinson presiding with attorneys John L. Hechmer A. W. Burdett Jed W. Robinson and Charles Powell of Fairmont traveling from this city to Philippi for the federal court sessions this morning.
Isidore Wulfson chief inspector of weights and measures from Indianapolis says New York loses more than ten million dollars annually due to citizens’ failure to demand proper weights and measures. He gained popularity for exposing short weight practices affecting most purchases.
J Lee Evans of Fetterman furniture dealer attended the furniture dealers and undertakers convention in Huntington this morning and will be away from the city for several days.
Charleston July 13. Before Justice Atkinson seven special detectives employed by coal companies on Cabin creek were convicted of legally ejecting working miners in four cases and were each fined $100. Appeals were taken in each case. Warrants have been asked for against the detectives in eleven other cases.
Bluefield West Virginia July 13 a train alighting mishap left Miss Sophia Hatfield with both legs crushed when she was thrown under the cars. She was rushed to St Louis hospital where an operation was performed and she will recover.
Mr. George Coppage, a West Virginia delegate, returned to Portland Oregon after a substantial trip with Rev. Trawin Capt. Geo Whitescarver and others. The party toured the West and enjoyed the journey.
July 13 report from Hamilton and surrounding areas details a northeastern Butler county cyclone causing injuries to more than twenty people near Seven Miles as a funeral procession was disrupted by blown carriages and a lightning strike that fatally hurt a farmer. Ohio Electric traffic halted between Hamilton and Middletown.
Miss Rose Minnie Durbin of Grafton won a prize for proficiency in Christian Doctrine at the annual awards by Bishop Donahue this month. She was the only Grafton girl to earn a prize. Rose Minnie is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Durbin of the West Side.
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