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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
4
The Parkersburg Sentinel and Preston County Journal discuss party dynamics in Ohio and West Virginia. Topics include Hearne and the Intelligencer feud, Senator Scott’s re election, gubernatorial prospects, county committee deadlocks, Governor Willson’s Goebel pardon, Sam Montgomery rumors, July 4 celebrations in Grafton, and Bryan and Taft as presidential contenders with Bryan favored by the editors.
A Braxton county delegate reports a heated scene at the Charleston convention. The account cites lines formed for counting and a shout to bolt and appeal to the state committee. It questions the honesty of those aligned with Scherr and warns the state committee may face scrutiny.
Chief Statistician Clark predicts the ninth straight good harvest will boost 1908 crops to about 8 billion dollars. The World notes this could cover the national debt nine times, buy railroads, and even equal several large city valuations. The piece extols vast agricultural output including corn, wheat, hay, cotton, and egg yields.
The platform calls for a special session to revise tariffs after the next President's inauguration, supports emergency measures to stabilize currency, and seeks stronger federal oversight of interstate monopolies without hampering business. It endorses equal justice for all races, opposes grandfather clauses, backs conservation efforts, and argues Democratic governance cannot enact these measures. The piece emphasizes party unity and the ability to implement reforms.
The Parkersburg State Journal laments political meddling in road funding and calls for practical, time tested road building methods. It compares modern practice unfavorably to Roman era ingenuity and argues excess spending wastes money that could build lasting thoroughfares.
The Sentinel for thirty seven years served as the Republican party voice in Taylor county offering open columns for debate on party questions. It criticized current organ leadership for attacking party nominees and portraying them as outsiders while defending a united front.
The Ohio county Republican committee adopted resolutions denying recognition of William A Hearne as a gubernatorial candidate and refusing to name the county delegation to the Charleston convention. Hearne must press his claims at the convention where it meets in Charleston, given his formal withdrawal and inability to retract it.
Miss Elizabet Batson was shot at close range in broad daylight near the old fair grounds. The incident occurred this morning as people moved about, and authorities expect a severe case as the state takes up the matter after a mayoral hearing. Mayor Kenny spoke with Acting Prosecuting Attorney A W Burdett to decide on state action.
The Daily Sentinel reports on an early morning incident near Grafton where William Reynolds of Pennsylvania attempted to assault Elizabeth Batson, a 16 year old Black girl. He fled, was pursued by Officer Fletcher, and jailed after pleading guilty before Mayor Kenny. Reynolds, 18, faced 30 days in jail and a $25 fine plus costs.
A Charleston Gazette dispatch reports Governor William M. Dawson, weakened by weeks of toil, travels to Asheville North Carolina for treatment. Doctors hope the altitude will help, and his absence may influence the upcoming Republican convention. Mrs. Dawson remains ready to follow if his condition worsens.
John Phillips, pitcher for the Methodist Sunday School team, broke an arm last evening at Elks Park while throwing a ball in practice. The accident occurred about 7 o clock as he jerked his throwing arm. He was taken to Dr. A. Warder by Ex-Mayor John W. McClung and splints were applied.
Charleston West Virginia June 17 Dig auditorium on the Kanawha river front rapid progress marks nearing completion. Delegates expected July 8 will see the mammoth hall ready where the next Republican state ticket will be chosen. Political visitors to the city are expected to inspect the site on arrival.
Samuel M Zinn a well known merchant of Yates avenue West Side is very ill with stomach trouble. For days his condition has been serious though he has not been in good health for some time. Friends fear for his recovery as a change for the better is hoped soon. College professors seem to have the melded track on the wage question with salaries cut. Five professors at the State University Morgantown threatened to resign unless they resign.
Pittsburg bankers, after three years of robberies totaling about 7.8 million dollars by dishonest employees, plan a Bertillon system. They will photograph and measure all staff, store the data in a central file, and require employees to provide business pedigree and prior employment. Bank workers object, while bankers insist honesty justifies the program.
Mr. H. F. Crane, insurance man, wed Miss Martha Grace Adair at the bride’s home in Terra Alta after a ten day eastern wedding trip. They will reside on Green Street upon return, with Crane’s Terra Alta birth and local friends sending best wishes.
Mr and Mrs Hall and Miss Nell Pernell return from four years in Ireland and are now at home in the First ward Grafton. Mrs Hall formerly Miss Ollie Pernell daughter of the Ister Pernell of the First ward has lived in Ireland with her husband at his parents home for four years.
Mrs Rose Taylor, implicated with Joe Shanley in the June 1 shooting of Bob Warder, was released from Harrison county jail after a $500 bond posted by her brother. Shanley remains in custody awaiting the next court term.
G R Liveright of Philadelphia has accepted the position of assistant manager at the Hub stores. He brings wide experience and plans to expand the department with the latest eastern novelties in men's wear. He has long been connected with Liveright Greenawald Co and promises to be a profitable addition to Stern and Heisler, the Hub proprietors.
Clarksburg June 17 The Clarksburg Gas and Electric Company mails a circular to consumers announcing a reduction of about 20 percent in the cost of burning lights by meter, effective immediately.
Committed death by own action at his Fairmont home early this morning. Clem Michael, 40, a well known resident of Farmington district, died under unclear circumstances. Judge Mason yesterday at Fairmont sentenced Glen McCloy to two years in the State penitentiary for voluntary manslaughter in the killing of George Hoskins.
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