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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
1
Reported clashes as strike breakers tried to leave B and O shops. Officers struck several workers. one man sustained a skull fracture and a severe head blow leaving a lasting scar. Widespread indignation follows the incident.
Bike breakers claimed misrepresentation and feared trouble at work, prompting their desire to leave shops as warrants were issued for officers and arrests followed.
The Sentinel reports a strike flare at the Baltimore & Ohio machinists yards with 22 to 24 men leaving booths amid clashes with B&O police. Foreign workers claim they were deceived about the strike and kept from leaving the premises. police arrested Cole and Powell for assault, with fines $10 each, while Mayor Love and authorities resolved to pursue further action as public anger grows against the company and its police force.
Grafton ponders hosting the West Virginia Anti Tuberculosis League exhibit to educate the public on the disease and prevention. The state league asks the Sentinel to act as treasurer for a subscription drive to cover display expenses, highlighting air and sunlight as key preventive measures and naming WV figures backing the effort.
June term opens as L B ONeal Morgantown pleads guilty to using the mails for a fraudulent scheme. Susan Stevenson Grat ton testified that an ad promised ten yards of silk for two dollars, delivering silk thread instead. ONeal to be sentenced by Judge Dayton later this term.
New York June 9 Mrs William E Annis a singer in a New York theatre plans marriage to a prosperous real estate broker. She says she wants a home for her two children after the slaying of her husband by Captain Peter C Hains Jr. She will wed only after her theatrical engagement ends and refuses to name her fiancé.
A poultry farmer, G A Dennis, found a Wyandotte chick with four legs after a board fell on it at his farm near the First ward. He transported the curious bird to a cigar store in town, hoping for examination and comment on the rare creature.
Reports from Crockettville indicate Capt. Mullikin led a bloodhound search for the assailants in the Jackson area after an attempted murder at Ed Callahan’s family. Govan Smith Elisha Smith and Levi Johnson were arrested in Jackson jail as troops nearby feared a lynching. Callahan survives but is paralyzed from the waist and near death.
A local urgent appeal reports the Tygart Valley river turned deadly by mine drainage, with sulphur pollution killing fish of all ages. Citizens urge state officials, game wardens, health authorities, and sportsmen to stop mine drainage and protect West Virginia’s streams, noting federal efforts and past fish repopulation efforts.
In Wheeling June 9 James H Strickling speaker of the house said he talked with Governor Glasscock who stated no extra session of the legislature will be called unless state finances force it. Strickling who resides in Huntington may face a contest for speaker as others enter. He also forecast a spirited race for West Virginia’s next senator between W P Hubbard congressman and N B Scott.
Canton Ohio June 8 report on Lelia Hamilton of Degresse dying from poison. Professor Priest of St. Lawrence University completes organ exam but poison type not released. District Attorney Crapser urges grand jury participation Friday. Coroner suspects a wealthy local farmer in a potential murder or possible suicide with strychnine pills misrepresented as medicine. Some defend natural causes. Charleston West Virginia June 9 judge voids two cent fare law, injunction denied pending rate implementation. Bryan vows to fight liquor interests after Nebraska legislature defeat. calls for Democratic conference to plan next campaign.
Notice to creditors of Mary Jane Brown deceased under a Circuit Court decree. Present claims for adjudication to C. C. Lawson, Commissioner, at his office in Tay lor County on or before the zonal day of July next.
The Epworth League of Andrews M. E. Church held a pleasant social and literary entertainment at the church last evening. All present enjoyed the program and the event featured a tree ceremony and varied readings.
Announcements honor Miss Mary Gail Durbin daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles R Durbin for graduating from Mt De Chantal near Wheeling on Tuesday morning She ranked high among her class winning several prizes including a first prize in vocal music and other honors noted by The Sentinel Her achievements mark her as a standout member of the graduating class of this year
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