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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
2
Eighteen hundred employees of the Whitaker Glessner iron works in Martins Ferry Ohio were laid off as 150 laborers struck to oppose a 20 cent daily wage cut. The action halted operations this morning and reflected broader labor unrest.
In Spain on June 11 a ceremony for Ker Mil Roosevelt and Belle Wyatt Willard took place in the British embassy chapel. Officiants included Dr. Samuel Waters and Rev. Herbert Brown. Maid of honor Elizabeth Willard. bridesmaids included Princess of Thurn and Taxis along with Catherine Page and others amid a crowd despite rain.
A train carrying insane soldiers from Dayton to the federal asylum at Washington, D.C. derailed after passing an open switch in Clarksburg yards at 4:30 AM. One soldier suffered a nose injury, a keeper had a shoulder wrench and a cut thumb, with others shaken but uninjured. Two men in charge, Engin eer Stone and Conductor William Roach, reported injuries but names were not obtained. The wreck required a second engine to haul the train to Clarksburg terminal.
The man learns of a granddaughter aged six, Anna Leber’s child, while Gustav Dunkel, 74, of Berlin, is named as father to Anna Leber of Vienna and the child’s grandmother. Mrs Leber had separated from her father after her mother’s death, tying a European family thread through Vienna and Berlin.
Washington June 11 The possibility of President Wilson stumping for Democratic candidates in the fall elections was discussed with Representative Connoley of Iowa who noted the president had not yet decided on speeches. Representative Palmer of Pennsylvania also urged a trip to speak in his state.
The session at Charleston covers an investigation including the state printing plant where lists of questions were printed. Under the school code, possessing examination questions before a certificate of qualification to teach is punishable with severe penalties.
St Louis Missouri June 11 The officers and employees from office boy to president of the St Louis Southwestern railroad except transportation and mechanical departments will be required to take a three day unpaid vacation in June due to poor business. Vice President Nelson announced the move aims to save about 12000 dollars for the month, chosen as a step to avoid reducing staff.
Mrs. Amania Johnson Hagan dies at 87 after a fractured hip. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Mary Painter of Elkins and two sons, W. H. of Cameron and Glafeology of New Mexico. Funeral at Thornton tomorrow. Disposal of a federal court bill prompts local and state responses, with discussions on Williamson court inclusion and post office changes affecting four families. Pension grants noted for several residents.
Herbert Harr died after a long illness at his parents home near Harmony Grove in Kanawha County West Virginia He had lived in Charleston and Grafton for years and is survived by his wife two children parents and four sisters Public school certification tests under inquiry by M P Shawkey state superintendent of public schools. Several arrests have been made and three women summoned before the Kanawha County Grand Jury during the probe. Funeral plans have not been released.
West Virginia officials celebrate the Supreme Court reopening of the Virginia debt case, with Governor Hatfield praised for assembling experts and pursuing additional evidence. The move could limit WV’s repayment to a small portion of the debt, easing taxpayer burden. Charleston hosts education exams and a West Virginia Panama-Pacific exposition meeting proceeds.
Morgantown West Virginia June 11 social clubs faced ten indictments each from a grand jury in a special session to prosecute booze cases after a major raid. All clubs entered pleas of nolle contendere, effectively guilty, leading the court to impose fines of 359 and costs per case, totaling about 1090 per club.
On day June 13 the exhibit is marked to present important matters at the state display. Officials emphasize the display will highlight notable developments and interests for visitors.
The Redpath Broekway chautauqua is slated to arrive in Grafton the week of July 16 through 22. City residents aiding ticket distribution confirm the dates and expect the event to attract many visitors from Fairmont and nearby towns as the standout summer entertainment.
Charleston June 11. The supreme court issued nine opinions at a special term. Key rulings include reversing in part and remanding in multiple cases such as Shrader vs Medley and Griffith vs Cook, and affirming in others like Martin vs Reminger. The term also refused rehearing in White Oak Fuel co. v Davis.
June 11 Clarksburg At the Business Men’s Convention assembly in Waldo Charleston officers for 1915 were elected: G. A. Northcott president Huntington and district vice presidents H. J. Ross Fairmont Fred J. Spillman Mary Umaburg jd. D. Price Charleston CS. Pifer Parkersburg J. A. Plymale Huntington at large C. Grimmitt Hinton secretary William Schwertfesser Wheeling treasurer R. F. Murphy Parkersburg.
Friends of the bride invite to the marriage of Josephine Cameron Lynch to John Thaddeus Clark M D on Friday evening June 19 1914 at 830 PM at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church Rockford TL The bride is the eldest daughter of Rev and Mrs B N Lynch who resided in the city about fifteen years ago Rev Lynch preached at Andrews M E Church.
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