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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
2
Fairmont July 17 The coroner's jury in the Barrackville Bethlehem Mines disaster declared the 53 dead from March 17 suffered no identified single cause. Verdict non-committal. Testimony weighed shot placement dust, possible intruder, and ventilation faults amid expert debates on blast origin and coal dust ignition.
Huntington W V July 17 Preliminary hearing for Edwin F Lark 26 year old negro lawyer held on a charge of theft and for investigation in connection with activities of the Loyal Order of Stags will be held last Thursday afternoon. The negro Was released on 5000 bond last night. Federal authorities are continuing their investigation of activities of the fraternal organization to ascertain whether or not postal laws have been violated. Lark secretary treasurer and legal advisor of the organization a raid on the headquarters disclosed a well equipped office and it is said two stenographers were employed. Correspondence seized showed that membership in the organization was heavy among foreign miners especially around Whe ing McMechen Rosemere Monawhite Chattaray and Beckley Investigators assert that few if any members ever Feetved call de satisfactory settlement of air claims in cases of sickness mind it was numerous complaints Troi members which caused post fal authorities to start their prove en shai ie os
An English pamphlet titled Not Vanity Case from the British National Milk Publicity Council promotes health through food for girls and workers. Lecturers showcase samples described as beauty products such as creamed carrots for complexion and edible skin softeners like an apple, potatoes as powder puffs, and onions for eye sparkles, urging consumption to achieve a healthier, fairer appearance.
Fourteen prominent West Virginia coal operators are named to committees of the National Coal Association. Appointments include W. H. Cunningham of Meriden Smokeless Coal as government relations chair and other executives from Charleston Huntington Fairmont Palmdale and Edgarton serving on transportation publicity research foreign trade and cost accounting panels. Jack Blue of Blueville departs for Harrisburg for a new day.
The July crop report from the West Virginia Kentucky office of the U S Department of Agriculture shows West Virginia apple production at 4 68 million bushels, wheat 2 19 million, tame hay 791 thousand tons, and peaches 120 thousand bushels. Corn acreage and condition are preliminary with an 18 482 million bushel yield projected, while oats and tobacco also appear in the figures.
George Hepburn a 25 year old law clerk and former Washington and Lee University senior class president died in Hinton West Virginia after slipping on a ladder and falling from a garage loft to the concrete. He practiced law here since serving as law clerk to Judge W H McGinnis. He is survived by his mother of Talcott.
East Liverpool Board of Education voted to drop biology from the high school course next fall citing equipment costs. Members said the evolution controversy followed the Scopes trial at Dayton Tennessee as a contributing factor to the action.
Wheeling July 17. Commissioner H A Abbott announced the search for Joseph A Ward missing assistant cashier of the Bank of Henwood. West Virginia state police and likely nationwide public safety forces will cooperate. Major R E O Connor, state police superintendent, will secure broad departmental help. A $1000 reward is offered for Ward's capture with circulating photos and descriptions.
Paris reports total French casualties in the Moroccan war with Abd-El-Krim's Riffians reach 14148. Among them 707 killed, 2 wounded and 66 missing. authorities say fewer than 20 French prisoners remain. First detailed casualty figures released after Premier Painleve’s Morocco visit.
Will Rogers says he would vote for himself if entered next year as Oklahoma governor and jokes about returning to vote. In a telegram to Bartlettsville Enterprise editor J S Leach he recalls Bryan and requests campaign funds if raised, noting two Democrats in New York who could be brought out.
Mayor Thomas H. Cather announced that Grafton sold a Beech Street lot to Standard Oil of Newark New Jersey for seven thousand dollars. Olco plans a retail gasoline station with construction starting immediately while the city replaces its fire station, possibly behind the city building on Boyd Street. A temporary fire station will operate during construction.
Chicago July 17 Probate Judge Merner refused to admit the will of William Nelson Melt to probate on a presumption of undue influence. William Darling Shepherd, recently acquitted of murder tied to McClintock's death, was the principal beneficiary. An estate over one million dollars was involved. Miss Isabelle Pope, granted $8000 annual support, joined relatives opposing probate through her attorneys.
State police recovered Angus Ferguson’s Ford parked on a branch road near Carr China Company in Park View after he reported the theft at 8:45 and 10:00. Despite locating the vehicle, authorities did not find the thieves, though several Park View residents were seen in the car on the road where it was abandoned.
June Lew of West Virginia reports the death of George Norris aged 60 a former county court member at his Valley Chapel home after months of illness Edna Paurh of Valley Chapel and Milay Pearl his sisters and a brother and four later relatives are noted with the family widow Bertler.
Brussels reports the Belgian government reached an agreement with France and Britain for the early evacuation of Dusseldorf Duséburg and Ruhort alongside other Tubr places, coordinating with broader withdrawal plans amid wartime pressures.
Governor Howard M. Gore announced direct oversight of part of the state's 50 million road fund. He met with county officials in Wheeling with Mayor P Fortney and E Hiner of the road commission to review the Panhandle project and emphasize economy. He then planned to inspect roads in Clarksburg and Fairmont districts.
Huntington July 17 two Cabell county districts vote on a $500000 bonded road project The Guyans Fork district faces a $200000 issue while Barboursville district votes on $200000 for concrete surfaced roads voters decide whether to authorize funding for highway construction.
Huntington July 17 The West Virginia Public Service Corporations are assessed for 1925 at 464,668,030 dollars an increase of 24.7 percent over valuations for last year according to statements received today from the state board of public works.
Rome July 18 A document found in the Venetian State Archives describes the first plan for Italian unification. A six-state federation called the United States of Italy would include Papal State the Two Sicilies Tuscany Venice Lombardy and Piedmont. An assembly of 309 members would govern with annual sessions. Each state would retain hereditary monarchies and state rights under modified Spanish constitutional frameworks.
Fire destroys a two story framed rooming house in Dallas Texas early today killing four men and injuring five others, two residents reported missing and authorities investigated the blaze as a possible harness during a smoke filled incident.
P P Simmons 1029 West Main Street Cumberland Md dies after his automobile collides with eastbound train No 12 near Webster crossing. Adam Bolmer Fruntytown Road seriously injured with spinal injuries and possible internal disorders. Weather rain and slippery concrete roadbed cited. Driver theories vary. fatality attributed to ruptured liver for Simmons. Funeral planned Monday at 2:30 p.m. from West Main home.
Three automobile accidents in Huntington left Samuel Gore aged 50 with a brain concussion after being struck by a truck driven by Stanford Fortner 21. Gore remains in hospital along with Porther in hell whose injuries are serious. Frank suffered a serious heel injury and Bart Blake 7 had a fractured skull from a fall from a moving truck. both are expected to recover.
Taylor County court in session at 2 pm approved reopening the West Side concrete bridge on St. Mary Street, Whiely. Contractor W. P. Hooke reported the bridge safe for travel, with a five ton limit until further orders.
Miss Effie Evelyn Menear ten dies at home after several days illness with tubercular meningitis. Survived by her parents Wills and Mrs Menear and three sisters. Funeral services set for Tuesday in Buckhannon with the funeral party departing Showntown early morning. Miss Katie Craig of Flemiington visits Miss Kathleen Olride on West Main Street.
Rotary club speakers review dental history from Babylonian times to modern preventative care. Dr Bailey notes only 159 percent of school children receive proper attention and outlines progress since 1839. A joint meeting with Clarksburg and Grafton clubs aims to broaden connections and raise funds for a road to Fairmont.
A Tokyo Imperial University seismologist submits to Hyogo governor a report linking Japan earthquakes to a deep fault near Tajima and rivers at Maruyama mouth. He notes an earthquake belt from Aomori to Sabae and argues coastal zones show little prior disturbance.
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