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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
6
A man died after an illness that began last February following insufficient treatment and extended illness at home. He was brought home in failing condition and did not recover. He is survived by his widow with no children.
Preston Arkwright, president of the Georgia Railway and Power, urged that service be the basis of all business at the International Rotary Clubs convention. He warned that government control follows public sentiment and could harm railroads, urging intelligent self restraint and fair dealing to prevent monopoly and preserve industry. Ruth Custer, a student, returned home for summer vacation.
Burton's Clothing Shop on Wet Mains Street shows notable upgrades with new Ax tresse displays, two large air displays, window fixtures, and a central coat hanger. Mr Quyton has relocated the business and cut prices to enhance the store as a leading up to date clothes market in the city.
A London dispatch reports the death early today of Guy Barham, publisher of the Los Angeles Herald, after a threat operation performed days earlier. Barham had traveled to London with William Randolph Hearst.
Chicago June 9 AP Telegraphers likely to be excluded from the third wage reduction order of the U S Labor Board amid rumors of a new package from railroad payrolls. About 1 000 telegraphers face poor conditions and weigh into the deliberations expected to take weeks. New cuts to follow the 110,000,000 already trimmed from other railroad payrolls.
Washington June 4 The incident sparked by a public discussion of tarilques Hone by Ambarandon Riel of Mary drew reaction on the Senate floor. The American government has deemed the matter closed so far, ending the dispute.
An ambassador reported meeting with Secretary Hughes yesterday regarding a matter. Officials stated the conference concluded today, clarifying the issue under discussion.
Washington June 9 A P three reports to Congress on private development of the government Muscle Shoals nitrate and powder projects outline differences after four months of House committee study. The majority backs the Ford proposal with a caveat on disposing of the Gorgas Steam plant. Parker and Frothingham object to the Ford offer saying five million dollars is grossly inadequate for the nitrate plant the Wase quarry the Gorgas Steam Railroad and transmission lines.
Los Angeles County grand jury indicted three high Klan officials and thirty four alleged members after an April 22 raid in Inglewood. William B Coburn G W Price and N A Baker named among the indicted with charges of false imprisonment kidnapping and assault with intent to murder.
Self admitted leader Faraid and Coburn Price Baker face limited appearances due to mental health and injuries. Walter Mosher and Rueggarra are jailed on assault with intent to murder charges awaiting dismissal actions. Union activities continue with department delegates planning campaigns and product labeling. Gompers cites Coronado decision against national unions and strikes, warning of ongoing litigation risks.
In Washington a 12 year old Mary Sorisnski sat in juvenile court and admitted shooting her father after he refused more food. The Charleston Kanawha coal region reports miners returning to work with rising wages, while officials warn of ongoing strike pressure and charity appeals.
Gilbert W. Kelly, 19, Swissvale youth, convicted in a department store heist and messenger killing, sentenced to not less than 19 years 11 months. Defense petitions claimed Kelly’s mind was not fully developed and was used by gang leader Terramin Stokes who fled with $15,000. The holdup and killing occurred a year ago.
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, denounces the U S supreme court in Cincinnati remarks as a negation of labor rights to strike and vows to seek new legislation from Congress. He states critics may blame him yet refuses to back away from the fight against the court. Delegates condemn Congress and state legislatures as hostile to labor.
Washington June 10 The first Harding cabinet wedding will be held today for Miss Catherine Hughes daughter of Secretary of State Hughes and Mrs Hughes and Chauncey L Waddell of New York A reception will follow at the Pan American building The President and Mrs Harding and all cabinet members and the diplomatic corps will attend
Arthur Garfield Hays, attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, has filed a $36,000 suit in the New York Supreme Court against the Vintin Colieries company at Vintondale, Va. He alleges malicious seizure arrest and brutal assault related to a free speech test in Pennsylvania.
Des Moines Iowa June 10 A P Organized labor supports the national guard as a liberty symbol opposed to tyranny unlike European standing armies Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor provided a statement to Adjutant General Lewis G Lasher at the request of the war departments militia bureau amid misunderstanding of his stance toward the guard.
Two stories lead the page. At Mosesberg near Kimberley a four mile starting line drew 15,000 diggers from across South Africa and Rhodesia, clamoring to peg claims amid no casualties and many disputes to be settled by officials. Also a Post Office reveal of President Harding by Postmaster General Work describes his presence, handshakes, love of children and dogs, and daily interactions with visitors at the White House.
The debate marks a sharp divide between Senator Borah and Secretary Hoover over price fixing. The article notes the growing basis difference and questions whether Hoover’s May 30 action actually increased the price controls.
Spokane brief reports that the medical staff at the Hulton settlement orphanage resigned, citing unwillingness to be responsible for child health if Christian Science treatment or attendants are allowed. The move leaves children without medical attention as of June 14.
Taylor county court takes responsibility to protect the public by funding maintenance for tuberculosis patients sent to the sanitarium. Through the Taylor County Tuberculosis association committee several cases now receive institutional treatment, advancing local anti tuberculosis efforts.
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts called for a congressional investigation into coal price fixing under the Hoover agreement. He said operators using the deal to raise prices on contract coal should face indictment if Secretary Hoover fails to obtain price reductions. Walsh planned to wait for Commerce Department talks before acting.
A reluctant departure leaves many hearts unspoken yet united in silent sorrow. Emotions flood the room as the group moves away, the absence of anger or resentment clear though hard to name.
A county committee chosen to oversee maternal and infant welfare work funded by Congress under the Sheppard-Towner program is led by Mrs. Ed Catkin with a slate of local officers. West Virginia receives 10,000 for programs through July 1, 1932, aiming to reduce maternal mortality via education, nurse staffing, and community cooperation under federal and state health departments.
Dan Ray, a Black man from Kyattaville Road, was taken to the state penitentiary at Moundville this morning to begin serving a prohibition violation sentence imposed by the circuit court. A still and a barrel of liquor were found on his premises.
Promoter reports indicate Jack Kearns, manager of heavyweight champion Jack Compacy, cancelled a vaudeville tour for Angellus on June 14 in Angelus. The champion will stay to train several weeks, with the tour cited as cancelled for unspecified reasons.
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