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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
3
The report details two English vessels sunk during wartime actions near Britain. The battleship Majestic was struck and destroyed by an explosion, with crew losses and salvage efforts described. The liner Princess Irene also suffered a devastating blast with all hands aboard killed or missing, prompting national gloom and official inquiries.
A lengthy discussion outlines how strawberry by products like crushed fruit, preserves and syrups may reduce waste and create new markets. It notes potential to ship, store and process berries, with calls for organized production and preservation groups to exploit this industry.
Fragmentary notice about Milton Curry hiding yesterday in Taylor and San Marida counties. It references birth on September 20, 1892 and a marriage in 1807 to Mary Elizabeth Vincent, yielding four children including Mrs. Lame Marr and Mrs. W. A. Hustead, with garbled details throughout.
A grand residence near Belmont Street rises on a hill overlooking the city. Built of hollow tile with stucco and limestone trim, it features an arcaded porch across the south side, a double garden staircase, and a roofed observation deck. The layout includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, seven bedrooms on the second floor, three baths, and servants’ quarters in the basement.
Baltimore Maryland May 27 twenty two violations of line work times by crews on four trains between Grafton West Virginia and Cumberland Maryland are alleged against the Baltimore Ohio Railroad company in U S court. The District Attorney says the maximum penalty is 500 dollars per count, totaling eleven thousand dollars. The indictment lists each worker by name and specifies the train, date, and hours worked beyond the lawful period.
A reader visits the Knottaville route from South Sid through Bay lor county and notes the road is dry, hard, and smooth with good ditching and sandstone bedding. The only drawbacks are two sharp curves and a steep climb to Enettaville, but overall the road earns high praise for year round maintenance and quality.
A jury in Waited Seaton court found no conviction for three foreigners charged with untempted extortion. The report notes the jury returned a verdict of not guilty toward Vincente Trimtiol and others, with next week expected to reveal further details. Meanwhile, New York reports on proposed June street protests by rail travelers and related declarations under an act amending interstate commerce rules.
Daily Sentinel reports the school board has appointed a new city superintendent and named principals and teachers for the high school and departments. Several staff members from West Virginia University and local schools are listed among the appointees and departmental assignments.
In Clarion Pa on May 28 two men died when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train hit an auto near Leeper. C H Burger 40 an insurance agent and Poster title 24 a school teacher were killed instantly. Burger was driving the car purchased two weeks prior and many details remain unclear.
Kansas City May 98 The federal court of Florida in Jackson Vitle ordered KR J Botte, official of the Florida Bruit 1 company, removed for trial Jolles and other officials indicted by a grand jury in Nov NR for fraud involving jail use and the sale of 180000 acres of land in the Florida Everglades. Before a warrant was served he fled to Florida where a United States commissioner refused to order him remanded.
Representatives of Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Washington press groups urged Premier Robert Borden to appoint a commission to study unemployment and rate structure. They requested reducing weight allowances from 25 to 20 cents per 100 pounds while keeping the general plan. No opposition appeared to the proposed change.
The court sustained the so called five per cent clause of the ura law, applying to goods imported in ships from nations with most favored nation treaties. The decision could reduce customs revenue by about five per cent and may force refunds of roughly 15 million dollars if upheld by the Supreme Court. Dissent notes potential retroactive effect and large future losses.
The county court met in special session called by the president to consider several matters of importance. The afternoon session will be devoted to the special consideration of the Fetterman bridge repairs and there was no limit set on funds. Taxes on a $400 property were charged in error and two pool room licenses were sued to foreigners at Wendell. Morrow filed his bond as notary public.
Charleston West Virginia May 27 1915 twenty five thousand type checks against the Workmen s Compensation fund issued to aid workmen and widows. Total represented 524 540.67. Receipts for the period 1 238 794.19 premiums 81 945.71 interest 1 270 729.90 disbursements 524 546.67 balance on hand 746 183.23 outstanding loans and investments 477 000 cash on hand 269 183.22.
Ernest Christie twenty shot and instantly killed his mother Mrs Sarah Christie at Willowton near Bluefield while seeking a shotgun to shoot crows. He later told a brother he had killed his mother accidentally adding she had to die some time anyway. Christie was taken into custody and will be examined to determine if a panty.
Two bills passed by the legislature tighten general prohibition, targeting receipt and possession of intoxicating liquors. The laws prohibit carrying liquor into the state by carriers, restrict personal use purchases, and ban keeping or furnishing liquor in many public places with penalties up to five hundred dollars and six months in jail.
May 27 report notes charter application filed by Citizens Loan Company Clarksburg with 26000 authorized capital stock. Among incorporators are G. J. Gordon mayor Arthur K. Thorn city treasurer and others. Bankers and local officials named along with Masonic and Maccabees affiliations.
Audiences packed the school auditorium for a cantata night featuring solos, piano pieces, and a May Queen procession. Students showcased training, with honors conferred for meritorious work and diplomas.
In Cleveland on May 28 the liquidating agents for Depositors Sayings and Trust, once linked to Mayor Tom L Johnson, declared a fatal dividend of 10 cents per share. Shareholders who paid 125 per share will receive a total of 46.86 per share. The organization’s capitalization was 300000 and its history unraveled amid the closure.
At the regular session of Fried ship Lodge No. ae of Pythias last night the annual election was held. Chancelor commander Yates, vice chancellor commander Albertus Summers, prelate M. C. Alender, master at arms W. B. Robinson, inner guard L. W. Clayton, outer guard A. B. Murphy, trustee B. F. Sayre, master of work Harry Shaffer, and F. Redinger named delegate to the Pythian grand lodge meeting in Charles Town in August.
In Uniontown Pa May 29 John Craft aged 8 son of Calvin Craft is in Uniontown hospital fatally injured from walking through fire during a bonfire incident yesterday afternoon. His young companion William Wood age 7 witnessed Craft scream and flee toward his grandmother's home as flames engulfed his face and body.
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