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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
2
A New York law tested in Pennsylvania aims to allow miners to meet without fear of arrest. The plan, backed by Ming Workers of America and John Brophy, targets police raids and detentions by state police and coal company detectives.
Field Marshal von Hindenburg visiting Lueneburg told juvenile gymnastic performers that they must restore what has been lost, stressing discipline and dignity in body and mind. He urged channeling these qualities to serve their unhappy fatherland.
The B and O baseball team edged Hazel Atlas 6 to 5 in five innings, called due to darkness. McFadden and Fischer pitched for B and O, with Ringler homering and Keener and Geffins adding two hits each as Hazel Atlas scored in every inning except the fifth.
William B. Shriver of Fairview West Virginia died in an open field near Shinnston on Thursday. He suffered epilepsy for 15 years and was not found until about 10 PM when his family became worried after he did not return home.
Parkersburg May 27 state prohibition department seized a river packet used as a houseboat during a raid on a moonshine outfit. They recovered a complete still and a mash barrel from the Ohio river, after officers boarded the drifting craft off Blennerhassett Island. Deputy Summers led the operation with state police. a diver retrieved the still as the boat drifted away, and a pursuit ended with one fugitive escaping into the brush. The seizure, including the boat and equipment, was brought to Parkersburg under police pilot Trooper Hall and engineer Trooper Smith.
Local notices list T. D. Curtis and family from Los Angeles stopping over overnight. Ray Boyles from Akron, Ray Martin of Fairmont, and C A Painter from Thornton shop and visit. J B Harper of Elkins and W A Wilhelm from 707 on a street are among those seen in the city. Other residents, including Donald Chadduck and Miss Eva Gerking party, plan trips to Clarksburg and back. Public health notes mention grip and rheumatism affecting W H Grimes.
Word reached Mr. and Mrs. Fred Curry of Walnut street about the death of their infant grandson Frederick aged one year. The child died at the home of its parents Captain Harry Curry of Columbus Georgia. The body will arrive Monday evening on No 12 and funeral service will be held at the Walnut street residence at a time to be announced later. Captain Curry is stationed in Columbus with the U S Army.
Seven firemen asleep in the forecastle of the steamer Welsh Prince were killed and three injured when the vessel was rammed by the freighter Towan in the Columbia river off Altoona Washington. The Welsh Prince sank within thirty minutes while the Towan sank slowly, according to late reports.
A west bound California limited on the Santa Fe Railroad collided head on with an east bound train near Fort Madison Iowa. The engineer and fireman were killed. No passengers were hurt.
Detroit May 29 A P reports Mantenance of Way workers face wage reductions ordered by the U S Railroad Labor Board effective July 1 The action aims to trim payrolls by about 48 million annually and reduce most pay rates while preserving higher wages for certain skilled classes The decision drew swift criticism from AFL President Samuel Gompers who called it unjust and harmful to workers The broader ruling covers approximately 400 000 workers across the railway system with separate minority opinions and regional impacts noted
In Washington on May 29 A P says the McCumber soldiers bonus plan appears to hold a Senate Finance Committee majority though a farm vote was deferred to Wednesday to allow amendments. Chairman McCumber voiced confidence the plan will pass, aligning with the House bill minus the land settlement feature, while Democratic members of the committee agreed. He noted no discussion of a cash bonus due to lack of money to pay cash.
Charles Town May 29 Bill Blizzard a boyish mine union official was freed of treason charges by a Jefferson County circuit court jury after a six hour ten minute deliberation. The verdict prompted cheering crowds in court and on the streets as Blizzard and his wife greeted friends and jurors.
Coal loading in West Virginia's bituminous fields rose by 106 100 tons in the week ending May 27 from the prior week, totaling 1 044 800 tons. New River field led gains with four mines adding about 30 000 tons as West Virginia Coal Association reported. Merchant Ten Wolfe of Newburg visited the city yesterday.
In Clarksburg Harrison county circuit court Judge Haymond Maxwell confirmed sales of real estate in the estate of John T. McGraw by special commissioners E. D. Talbott and Senator H. Morton. About half the estate is sold and only about 65 percent of lien creditors may be paid with others receiving little from personal property. Out-of-town counsel attended the session including Jnc L. Hechmer Fredrick Friedman Jed W. Robinson W. R. D. Dent Gratton John M. Hoover.
Mrs Lola Robuck Spayer waives preliminary exam and is held for circuit court on bigamy charges after admitting marriage to Anthony Spayer while still wed to Henry Robuck a Detroit area worker. She says she married Spayer for kindness and denies living with him as husband. She laments lack of love since her mother’s death a decade ago.
Several inmates escaped the county jail Saturday night or Sunday morning using a home crafted key that fit the doors. Initial reports claimed all escaped, but later accounts confirmed only a few left. A jailed prisoner said a foreigner made the key and outside help assisted the delivery.
Four men were badly hurt as a street car ran away on Wiley Avenue and crashed into Sixth Avenue in Pittsburgh. Three automobiles and a wagon were destroyed, one horse killed, and fires broke out requiring all downtown fire companies. Pedestrians narrowly escaped injury on the busy corner.
Jefferson county court adjourned with plan to try Rev. J E Wilburn on June 12 for Deputy Sheriff Joe Gore murder. Prosecution sought immediate trials for other Logan county killers as soon as witnesses gathered. expected to place Keeney or Mooney on treason charges after the Logan cases. About 60 defendants remained free on bond. civil actions to be considered later.
In Sofia on May 29 AP reporting Chi Wilson the American Minister told the Bulgarian government he may need a guard of American sailors due to ongoing disputes over sufficiency of police protection for the American legation amid rising security concerns during tense days.
Brigadier General Kilian Mitchell of the government aviation service fell from his horse yesterday near Milwaukee. The horse slid and, as he tried to clear a barbed wire fence, he was thrown to the ground. Physicians report no bones broken, though he is injured.
A Dow Grove resident Shumaker and J W Martin in the city church hosted a recent quilting event led by ladies of the church. The large quilt crafted by the group was won by Mr Shoemaker and the comfort by Mr Martin. The contest was very successful.
May 29. In London a jury found former publisher and MP Bottomley guilty of misappropriation of funds from the Victory Bond Club. He was sentenced to seven years of servitude.
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