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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1922

Page

5

Non-Union Operators Protest Harding Coal Plan

Cincinnati dispatch notes leaders of large non-union coal producers protest President Harding's proposed settlement of the bituminous strike. They argue wage and price consequences favor union labor and warn against reinstating pre-strike rates, urging restraint until arbitration terms are clarified. Washington reports note ongoing delays as operators and miners await responses and prepare formal positions.

Cincinnati Harding T. B Houston J. G. Bradley Dundon W. Va E. L. Douglass J.C. Brydon Somerset Pitth United Mine Workers Aso Washington Harry N. Taylor Southwestern Intersate Operators Association White House Arbitration Commission John L. Lewis

Three receivers named for Halltown Paper Board Co

Three receivers were appointed by Judge J M Woods of the circuit court to manage Halltown Paper Board Co operations at Halltown near Charles Town West Virginia. The plant will continue its operations under court supervision.

Charles Town W. Va Elrcuit J M. Woods Halltown Paper Board Co Halltown Here

Grafton Personalities Attend City Gatherings

A long list of visitors and locals mingle in Grafton this weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carr of Pearl street off to Atlantic City for vacation. Many others including D. W. Palmer Parkersburg and Glenn Sappe Fairmont are in town for business and social calls.

William Carr Pearl Street Atlantic City D. W. Palmer Parkersburg Glenn Sappe Fairmont Gratton A. H. Carpenter Philippi N.C. Miller Morgantown Grafton C. M. Criswell Baltimore G. G. Waller Webster William ‘Turkes Moley W. Va J. M. Lines Turmelton A. B. Johnson Hammond DB. Matz Deal Newburg B. L. Sillman T. B. Crafton Otis Poling Thornton William Yarrow Charleston J.B. Harper Parley Weston W. A. Spaur West Alf Shaw Belington Virginia Armstrong Washington Street A. M. McGovern West Union Holden E. L. Morrison H. B. Workman Huntington A. F. Brooks St. Albans Fr. Stewart Wheeling J. Stewart N. F. Minfield W. C. Baher Elkins Paul Hartman W. W. Larkin H. W. Knight Pennsboro Ester Davis J. A. Bock John Ashcraft Shinnston W. H. Green A. Gil James Richey Pittsburg C. F. Richardson W. W. Haymond F. R. Boyd Astor Ambrose Guy Jack White Toyd Watson B. J. Johnson Belleville W. F. Zepp Martinsburg Wan Pearl Mason Grafton Banking and Trust Co Valley Falls John M. Ross Flemington R. C. Davis Andrson Robert High Street Oklahoma Carl Glenn Clarksburg Tillie Solder Shelton F. Hanway John Bell John Donnachie Walnut Street H. A. Abbott and Family Maple Avenue Kingwood Troy de Lotter Philipp Frances Clifford Eugie Winfield Irene Conaway Mary Dolen Anna May Bowman Messrs. C. Dilmore R. Bowman Dunlap and Stout Phi Chi Club Park M. J. Painter Hiram Swisher Hiram Bud Gall Booths Creek Lydia Bolyard Simpson Sam Findley Wendel William Amery Isac Harshbarger J. B.lambert Parsons H. J. Morris Margaret Davis West Washington Street Harriet Johnson Pruntytown Lee Valentine Mr. Valentine Ritchie County H. C. Skidman W. J. Gall H.W. Brewster EB. Lowenthal R. R. Delshire Myrtle Beachout A.A. Huth Landis Cumberland R. J. Vanhorn Cuberland Melvin Poling Yals M. Hite E H. Waters U. B. Johuren Buckhannon C. C. Thompson J. W. Clem Wairmont Jena Kines James Coughlin Helen Josephine Coughlin the Sentinel Portney A. Brannon Ingham Pentiabo

Death in Cumberland Claims Ernest Smith and Family Loss

L A Smithy of Christians Street learns his father Ernest Smith died at his Cumberland home early today. The son leaves for Cumberland to arrange funeral services likely Thursday. Mrs Smith's death occurred last month, leaving the family in sorrow.

Cumberland L. A. Smithy Christians Street Ernest Smith Smith Sfu

Mystery of Baltimore to Mannington homicide case unfolds

The report traces Bella Lemons buying a ticket to Baltimore for a Wednesday train, then shipping her body from Baltimore to Mannington after arrival. Authorities in Baltimore and Fairmont pursue fresh leads as Charles Mitton’s status shifts. a wagon of suspects and warrants emerge while funeral plans are unsettled.

Bella Lemon Sapulding Dengil Hart Lemon Baltimore Bella Lemons John Lemons Bingamon Furbee Undertaking Company Mannington Fairmont

First Suspect Is Released In Lemons Case

Baltimore authorities released Charles Milon after a three hour interrogation found no link to the murder of Bella Lemons of Fairmont West Virginia. Bella Lemons body was found in Catonsville near Baltimore and police pursue Carmella Malone, also known as Mary Smith, amid new leads.

Baltimore Charles Mitton Charles ‘Miton Pairmont Fairmont Charles Milon Bella Lemons W. Va Harrisburg Rosistro Demarco Big Rosie Bella Toni Corbi Carmela Malone Demarco Mannington Carmella Malone Marie McGinnis Mary Smith Bella Lemon Water Street Pennsylvania Avenue

Quick Justice of Old London for Assassins

London, July 18. Reginald Dunn and Joseph O’Sullivan were sentenced to death for the murder of Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, shot at his Eaton Place home last month. Convicted after a short trial in nine days. the attorney general’s brief was delivered in under half an hour. Defense counsel sought a statement from Dunn, but the judge blocked it as an impractical manifesto and refused to read it.

London Reginald Dunn Joseph O'Sullivan Henry Hughes Wilson Eaton Place Ne Bailey England Artemas Jones Dunn Avho Evice

Woman Injured As Street Car Strikes Pedestrian

An infant or woman sustained three fractures and severe bruises to the head when a Maple Avenue street car with a single entrance door struck her as she crossed the street to reach the Baltimore and Ohio station. The accident occurred at 2 20 this afternoon and her friends in the city hope for a rapid recovery.

Maple Avenua

Dynamite Trap Foiled at Boone County Mine Attack

Twenty five non union miners faced gunfire at Buffalo Thacker Coal Company No 1 mine in Boone county. An inspection found 29 sticks of dynamite under rail tracks wired to trigger a blast as the first mine car entered. Oil used to mask tracks aided pursuit. arrests expected as bloodhounds traced the attackers. Bullets damaged mine cars but no injuries reported.

Charleston W. Va Buffalo-Thacker Coal Company Ottawa Boone County Jackson Arnold Arnold L. W. Helmin Toller Coal River Helmintoller

Explosions Shake Tenement District In New York

Explosions rocked a six story warehouse at 10 Lanes Street today, shattering windows for blocks. Women and children fled tenements as blasts hurled them to pavements. Fire alarms sounded, ambulances rushed victims to hospitals, and debris killed Fire Lieutenant J. J. Shopmayer with three firefighters injured. Police and fire crews evacuated frightened residents from nearby Greenwich Village tenements.

New York Ia.p Lanes Street Ambulanes J. J. Shopmayer Greenwich Village

Murder charge filed against 11 miners in Ohio battle

A special grand jury investigating theJune 27 battle at New Lafferty Ohio returned eleven first degree murder indictments and charging five others with manslaughter. Trials set to begin next month.

Ohio Miner Beguatre Mven John Majors New Lafferty

Lucy Bradford Struck by Car Near Boutinel Press Time

Brief city item reports Lucy Bradford was struck by a car just before Boutinel’s edition went to press this afternoon, with details still emerging and no further information available at report time.

Strikers Kidnap Four Workers Incident Report

Miss Lucy Bradford of West Grafton was struck by a trolley car and severely injured while on Maple Avenue. Police report four non-union workers abducted her at midnight, taking her to a local dance hall where she remained under medical care. Dr. Warmen treated her after the event.

Lucy Bradford West Grafton Bradford Indy Fort Worth Maple Avenue A.P Dr. Warmen Wbx

Report on men restrained with leather straps this morning

A fragmented report notes men bound with leather straps after being warned to head south with no return. Chey comments indicate questioned reasons and unclear context about the event.

Chey

Three burned in gasoline blast at tank station

A gasoline tank exploded at a station yesterday wounding three men and injuring another lightly. Firefighters blamed a spark from an elevated flame area as fumes ignited. The blast caused about $500 in damage and disrupted nearby work.

Glass Workers Name Officers For Next Year

The American Flint Glass Workers union west of Fairmont reports officers elected for the next year. Incumbents were renominated without opposition. Committees reporting included bulk, engraving, and estimating with the latter proposing monument funds for past leaders. A referendum will decide the monument expenditure. The next convention is set for Baltimore after a positive reception in Jeannette Pennsylvania.

Fairmont W. Ve American Flint @lha& Workers George W. Baler Benjamin F. Rit American Flint Glass Workers Union Dreyfuse Onlo Qe P. Clarke David Byronon Aréate Ind Josephy M. Gi John Kell Philadelphia Charles J Gideon Ton Ffor Mionnai William P Offles Joseph Gilly Charles J. Shij Harry Union

Phillips Case Heard In Coroner Jury Inquest

A coroner's jury in Los Angeles heard testimony regarding the death of Mrs Alberta Mond and the involvement of Clara Phillips. Witnesses described the events and Peter Phillips’ role as investigators pursued details of the case and potential responsibilities.

Phillips Fou Clara Phillips Alberta Mondowns Phillipa

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