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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
A coal mine shaft in Pennsylvania collapsed after an explosion this morning. Six men are believed dead as workers had reached the coal vein and were at the shaft bottom when the blast occurred.
Early today in Washington county Pennsylvania an explosion in the Ontario Gas Coal shaft at Cokeburg buried miners below a ton of earth. Six men were confirmed killed with dozens more feared dead as rescue teams worked to recover the bodies and verify the total death toll.
Charges of loitering against Sid Hatfield chief of Matewan and Mrs Jessie Testerman were dismissed after the state failed to produce a warrant for Hatfield arrest on pistol carrying and prove Hatfield was a bonded deputy tax collector. Hatfield said he and Mrs Testerman would marry this afternoon and return to Matewan. Hatfield was involved in the May 18 clash between Matewan citizens and Baldwin Felts detectives that left Mayor Cabell Testerman and nine others dead.
Notice to Rebekah sisters states there will be no meeting on the 17th due to the lodge room redecorating. Signed by ONDA SHAFER Noble Grand. Also a notice about two known parties seen driving, stealing tires from a Ford, and loading them into a car. The author demands return of the items by June 15 or they will prosecute at the county level.
Senate investigators heard Eugene C. Bonniwell of Philadelphia allege that Palmer’s Pennsylvania campaign as a Democratic presidential candidate sought open liquor and brewery support. He claimed saloons and bonded warehouses operated openly under federal prohibitions, with Justice and prohibition officers part of Palmer’s circle. Bonniwell accused Palmer’s drive of degrading law while McAdoo’s campaign was run by himself and colleagues, counter to McAdoo’s explicit disavowal of using his name.
Scott Ludwick faces three potential charges after Decoration Day arrest for unlawful possession of three gallons of alcohol in a car. Police found a pistol on him, with drunkenness and liquor in possession alleged. Thomas Bradley, released on $500 bond, awaits trial before Justice C. H. McCafferty. Ludwick remains jailed.
Havana reports a quarantine against Mexico and New Orleans due to bubonic plague fears with steamers fumigated and passengers isolated while Cuban sanitary officials combat waterfront rats. In Washington, Democrats delay action on a mandate over Armenia aboard a contentious House Foreign Affairs Committee session as hostilities and other health updates unfold.
Hundreds of members of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan gathered in Clarksburg West Virginia for Decoration Lay ceremonies under Tau Temple No 169. A class of 150 candidates Gates was initiated. A parade followed and a banquet was served. Ira Love was injured when his touring car crashed into a steel light pole at Harrison and East Main streets. Colimt Musei, 6, son of Tony Musei, is hospitalized after being run over by a truck near his home.
Philadelphia June 2 Penrose wins re election as member of the Republican national committee meeting for its regular reorganization The senator was greeted at the gathering though ill at home Also mentions a notice about a Woman's club meeting and other local social items with names and places from the scene
President Wilson telegraphed Delaware legislators urging every Democrat to vote for woman’s suffrage. The message underscores federal support for women’s voting rights and legislative action within Delaware.
Washington June 2 The house rules committee ordered a favorable report today on a resolution ordering an investigation of the escape of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll a Philadelphia draft evader.
Stock market activity in New York on June 2 showed ongoing professional pressure as traders anticipated tighter money conditions. Trading volume reached about 100,000 shares, with some recovery once the anticipated movement failed to materialize.
New York June 2 Federal Judge Mack set bail at 25000 for Wim M Wood president of the American Woolen Companies of New York and Massachusetts indicted with his firms under the Lever Act for alleged profiteering. Charles Hughes moved to quash the indictment claiming cloth sales fall under wearing apparel provisions. Argument postponed. Wood appeared, did not plead, and was paroled in custody of his counsel.
Boston June 2 Four days a week schedule for American Woolen company mills announced today. Mills will close Thursday night through Monday. Curtailment due to railroad congestion and uncertain conditions. The company employs about 35,000 people across New England New York and other states.
Charleston dispatch reports partial returns show Judge Morgan leading the Republican gubernatorial race by about 3 000 votes while Koontz and Littlepage claim Democratic nominations. Republican delegate contests in Chicago hinge on uninstructed delegates with Johnson forces planning a preconvention surge.
In Pittsburgh on June 2 the American Wholesale Coal Association heard addresses by George B. McElbane of the National Association of Shear and Tin Plate Manufacturers and William B. Colver, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Election and installation of officers were to close the day’s business as showers were forecast for tonight and Thursday.
Washington June 2—house and senate conferees clinched a complete agreement after an almost nonstop session on the merchant marine bill. Notice: Senior World Wide fund meeting postponed from tonight to next Tuesday night due to ace class play.
Have you an Imperial packing tub or container in your possession. If so, phone us and our truck will call. Imperial Ice Cream Company Phone No. 5.
Washington June 2 The Federal Trade Commission reported to Congress that recent price increases in gasoline and petroleum products result mainly from varying supply and demand conditions rather than restraint of trade. Strong demand is cited as the primary cause, with improvements in oil production and imports noted. The commission could not determine if refined product prices were disproportionate to crude price gains or report on 1919 oil company profits due to lingering uncertainties.
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