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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
3
J M Manley of Weston a prominent United Commercial Travelers member was killed when a trolley wire fell after an electrical storm near Wheeling West Virginia. He died instantly after a banquet. authorities and witnesses debated whether lightning caused the tragedy. He leaves a wife and two children.
Resolutions of impeachment against Federal District Judge Alston G. Dayton of West Virginia were introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee. Charges include high crimes and misdemeanors, favoritism to corporations, abuse of power to aid his son, political entanglements, improper juror actions, and denouncing the President from the bench. The committee will decide whether to pursue an investigation.
A New York ordinance before the Board of Aldermen committee on health calls for private cups for horses and the abolition of public troughs. Drivers of commercial vehicles would carry a pail to water their horses, following a glandular outbreak blamed partly on public drinking troughs.
Buckhannon won the bid to host the Knights of Pythias West Virginia home after a full day of presentations from towns across the state. The decision, awaiting Grand Council approval in September, involves a building minimum of 100000 dollars with potential expansion. Sites from Kingwood Terra Alta Fairmont Ravenswood Charleston Huntington and Grafton also competed, some offering bonuses. Board members present included O J Rife L V G Morris W T White J E Burkholder TA Null and Jerome Dudding.
Washington June 12 Senator Hamilton Lewis orders the Senate clerks to use Flam ton Lewis full name dropping J Ham and Ham Ham knows himself as Jim Ham or Ham but newspapers may prefer the longer form Senator Kern warns abbreviations could alter public life Lewis insists they shall never remove his initials
Rev H A Blaining from Bethany West Virginia has accepted the call to lead The Christian Church of Grafton. He arrived today and will preach at both morning and evening services on the Sabbath. The congregation invites members and friends to greet him, as the church has lacked a regular pastor for eight months with temporary filling by students and Professor Jameson.
In Somerset Pennsylvania a coroner's inquest found William H. Trimtey 42 died from a gunshot wound. Henry T. Cramer 60 was named as the shooter amid testimony from Trimtey's 14 year old daughter Lola about Jean Cramer near the scene. The feud over a road through Trimtey's farm sparked the fatal shooting.
The county convention attracted only a dozen active readers despite extensive campaigning and a prominent speaker. The Sentinel urges Republicans to unite, end internal fights with Progressives, and back a strong, unified ticket to defeat Democrats in the fall.
The piece argues nominees should decline last night’s nominations and enter the July 7 Republican primary to allow voters to decide. It stresses uniting for party success, setting aside personal enmity to defeat Democrats in the fall and restore former party strength.
Preston County politics pulse with a Bull Moose challenge as dissident Moosers revive a third party. J L McKenzie, named chairman, balks at leadership while progress toward a unified Progressive Republican ticket remains unsettled. The friction leaves the Bull Moose with a limp in the county slate.
The Senate voted 50 to 35 to repeal the Panama canal tolls exemption for American coastwise shipping. The bill heads to the House, with Simmons Norris amendment preserving Hay Pauncefote treaty rights. The clash included near blows between Senators Vardaman and West, pacified by Senator Ashurst and the sergeant at arms.
Mrs Catherine Kern widow of Thomas Kern died at 5 o clock this morning at her son Johns Webster home after a sickness. Survived by three sons John Albert of Webster James B of Davis West Virginia and daughter Mrs Jeff Dadisman Pleasant Creek two sisters Miss Edith Talbott and Mrs Sarah Mays of this county Funeral from Pleasant Creek Saturday afternoon with Rev P G Meredith officiating and undertakers Perine Bartlett and company in charge
M Bruce Summers and C D Martin charged with embezzling West Union National Bank funds were granted a continuance to the October Wheeling term and released on 5000 bond each. Federal grand jury set a local record by completing seven indictments in one day all bootlegging cases with typical penalties. An elderly Randolph County defendant, 8. S. Bonar, was given special leniency.
Mrs Hmaline Alkire mother of Mrs Charles Clarke of Knotts Avenue died last night at a daughter’s home in Pennsboro from paralysis. She was 81 and had been ill a short time. Mrs Clarke rushed to her bedside Friday. Mr Clarke will travel to Pennsboro tonight. Well known in Grafton, her passing shocks many local residents.
In Pittsburgh two girls Ethel Thompson and Dora King with W J Anderson were arrested at a freight shed near Fast Liberty station after traveling from Ebensburg. They wore caps overalls and men’s clothes while seeking work and escape as they slept in the shed. magistrate Wallace Morland heard their story. They planned to travel to the Panama Pacific Exposition, and police will hold them pending arrangements for employment.
Mrs Thomas Mann of Newburg died last night at Powell Hospital after a difficult operation the previous afternoon. Aged 27, she originally hailed from Hyaneville Preston county and is survived by her husband and five young children. Funeral set for tomorrow at Evansville Perine Bartlett and Company in charge of arrangements. Clyde Miller announces Republican bid for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Taylor County. Miller, a Knottsville native, is long-time United States Express Agent in Larfton and cited for diligence and trust.
The speaker praises unwavering allegiance to the party and willingness to do his share of party work, in a push for suffrage in the July 7 nomination contest. The Benitel endorses Mr Mijer and Mr Allender as worthy candidates who will run a clean, manly, straightforward canvass for the prize.
Grand Army veterans nationwide react to government dismissals of long serving staff in Washington and President Wilson’s cancellation of the Memorial Day address at Arlington. National Commander Washington Gardner tours in support of reinstatement efforts as old soldiers rally, fearing further removals and political reprisal.
Three men were killed when the automobile they rode in was struck by a Lake Shore train at a crossing in Ripley Ohio Dunkirk. Two companions leaped free and escaped. The dead were Frederick Bird Bissom George and Atto Walter all of Dunkirk.
A Methodist Protestant church notice urges comfortable dress in warm weather. It notes coats may be left at home and shirtwaist attire is increasingly common in business quarters. The call asks why custom should make worship uncomfortable, suggesting simpler attire to boost attendance.
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