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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
4
The piece surveys the Empress of Ireland disaster and Titanic lessons, critiques tariff policy and sugar duties, and notes the NAACP's advocacy against racial discrimination. It links press opinion on the 1907 panic, Westchester, and U S Steel with cautionary warnings about leadership and economic choices.
At the American Medico-Psychological Association meeting in Baltimore a proposal for requiring health evidence for marriage licenses failed by a large margin. The discussion noted that bans often backfire, producing irregular unions and broader social harm, while urging education and careful handling of the physically and mentally deficient.
The account blames not just fog but human error and fate in the Empress of Ireland disaster on the St Lawrence River. Captains Kendall and Anderson reportedly exchanged signals and warnings yet the Storstad struck, yielding one of history’s most frightful water tragedies despite precautions.
Miss Vernie Sayre formerly of Grafton married Clarence Rose of Wilsonburg on June first at Addison. Rev Wolfe officiated. She is sister of Ben and John W Sayre and lived in Grafton before moving to Clarksburg three years ago to work at Lockwood's. A Grafton High School graduate, she is well known locally. Best wishes for a long happy married life are extended to the couple.
Charleston West Virginia June 3 Governor Hatfield issued a statement in response to a operator's claim that he is ready to end the strike upon proper request He says he desires a calm resolution and is willing to negotiate to settle the differences and prevent a recurrence of strike troubles locally and in other regions, urging firm earnest action at the outset
June 2 in Shasta county no damage yet from Mt Lassen eruption. Officials warn further activity could endanger millions of feet of timber east and northwest. North side forest largely covered with vegetation reducing fire danger. Twelve automobile parties departed Redding aiming for the summit.
Jamestown N Y June 1 After shooting George Ganey his hired man early today Charles Weeks telephoned the sheriff of Warren county Pennsylvania and quietly awaited the arrival of the officers Weeks a wealthy cigar dealer here drove to his farm across the state line shortly after midnight and killed Ganey whom he found in the house Jealousy was given as the motive Weeks is a member of a prominent Jamestown family his father was the postmaster during the first Cleveland administration and his brother is a former mayor of this city He has been married for several years.
Daily Sentinel notes strong evidence that Consolidated Manufacturing plans a near term enlargement of its pottery plant. Officials oppose the current bridge site to avoid hindering growth, with orders already booked and potential public announcements forthcoming.
The Chilton bill to hold Federal district courts at Elkins Williamson and Webster Springs in West Virginia would add venues to the existing meetings The Addison term would be discontinued under the measure endorsed by Senate today This is a concise summary of the reported action with key locations and outcome.
In Cumberland Maryland on June 3 Chief Thom nhauer raided a Holy Rollers revival meeting. Thirty five lay members three elders and fifteen converts plus 200 spectators were present as the crowd raced into frenzy with loud praying and rolling on the floor. Three elders O P Brann L B Cor and B R Moreland were arrested and jailed then released after the dispersal order.
A display at the post office shows the proposed high school building with floor plans and elevations. Additional drawings from the architect will soon be shown around the city, illustrating a plain substantial structure with practical roads. The public is urged to view the plans to understand the building their area would gain if the bond issue passes. Charles R. Morgan of Elking visited the city briefly. Mrs. H. H. Williamson left for Sunbury to visit her brother.
Park Bridge committee authorized immediate sale of 34 remaining Park View lots. Sale starts Thursday with two price options, aiming to raise enough to cover bridge construction costs. Urgent completion required for turnover of stock certificates to pottery stock subscribers from the original $37,500 fund.
Hatfield expresses heartfelt thanks to West Virginians for backing the good roads proclamation. He cites county reports showing progress on road work and the number of citizens who paused business to aid the movement to pull West Virginia out of the mud.
State Agricultural Department at Morgantown warns potato growers about a fake potato blight cure sold as lime sulfur solution in Preston and other West Virginia counties. Tests show lime sulfur does not control blight and contains poison with no effect on potato beetle. The bogus product sells for about $1.00 per gallon, vastly above true value.
Farmers are advised on potato blight spraying with copper sulfate lime mix and arsenate additions. Vera Cruz reports heavy Mexican military presence, ammunition seizures, and U.S. restraint amid Huerta tensions, with soldiers and officers moving through the city and concerns of uprisings and mediation failures.
The Sunday School movement announces a major Chicago gathering with Virginia boosting delegates from 25 to 60 for broad attendance. Prof. E O Excell leads singing and Dr TF Meyer of London will conduct Bible hour. Railroads offer reduced rates. delegates approved via Arthur T Arnold in Wheeling West Virginia. Notable attendees include D B Purinton Morgantown, T C Miller Shepherdstown, J H Visor Welch, J C Bardall Moundsville, W Walker Huntington, J Thornburg Mason, F J Morton Follansbee, Martha V Graham Wheeling, and Arthur T Arnold Wheeling.
A collage of editorials critiques from major papers. It cites Washington Post on land reform and rail passes, Boston Transcript lampoons William Rockefeller, and a ROE BERG remark on British canting and American warships. The snippets reflect early 20th century editorial voices and celebrity references.
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