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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
2
City Chief of Police C. E. Silman tendered his resignation to take effect Monday June 4 after years of service. He will join government mail operations and oversee mail transfers from trains to the post office. A civil service board of three will review applicants and assess qualifications for the post.
Washington reports indicate the Wilson administration risks intervention in Russia but seeks to avoid violating Siberian sovereignty. Key points include Bolshevik nonrecognition, Boris Bakmetyev’s Russian delegation plea, a reiterated Mexican editors speech, Ukraine and Moscow anti-German fervor, Senate divisions, and potential future U S support to allied-aligned Russian groups. The Cabinet reviewed the crisis without public disclosure of views.
A Thornton report to the local Red Cross chapter says the village has 34 members enrolled and has donated 5 dollars to the war fund and 16.50 dollars to the local chapter. They pledged monthly support to the local chapter despite having no chapter in the village.
Governor John J. Cornwell designates Friday June 28th 1918 as War Savings Day in West Virginia urging citizens to attend meetings and pledge for War Savings Stamps. He calls for stores to close 2 to 4 pm to allow participation, under Treasury and War Savings directives with Robert L. Archer coordinating.
London June 14 Former Premier Asquith told Aldwych club members that the allies face a most critical period in the war though nothing on the western front since late March would weaken British resolve. He urged pressing on to the final aims.
Belief that Russians want peace at any price is a mistake says Vladimir Bourtesff, a former revolutionary now in Stockholm. He warns Bolshevism endangers Russia and the world, and urges a government led by Democrats with Korniloff or Milyukoff, citing German support to date. Bourtesff’s flight from Paris, imprisonment in Russia, and escape to Helsingfors are sketched amid his call for suppression of Bolshevism.
San Antonio dispatch notes Lieut Pat O Brien of the Royal British forces lingering with Torniens Lok in a parade or mission context as June events unfold. The report mixes military acknowledgment with local civic remarks. The fragment preserves names and place.
James W. Gans, a resident near Blueville, died suddenly in his room after a recent illness. He had just been improving from a severe indigestion attack but stopped taking medicine and died in the early hours. He is survived by his widow, two children Ed Gans and Mrs Travis, a brother George of Rogers Arkansas, and sisters Mrs Brosswanter of Tacoma Washington and Mrs Combs and Mrs Baker of Burlington Kansas.
The treasury announced new credits totaling 175 million dollars to Great Britain and 9 million dollars to Belgium. These additions lift the overall credits outstanding to 5,954,009,000 dollars, with Britain accounting for 3,170,000,000 and Belgium 121,550,000.
Anottoville people plan a county wide Red Cross Fourth of July picnic at Knottsville Grove with speakers singing and music. A flag service unveiling 16 star flag will be July 7 at Knottsville church. A Knottsville defense council to be formed June 23 and local war effort talks urged.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to give more than thought possible, comparing filling a bucket with vegetables to saving for the war effort. It stresses lending beyond initial efforts and invites pledges to be made on or before June 8.
A fragmented notice from Philadelphia advertises paying up to 15 dollars per set for broken or unwanted items including ivory like feelies and silver. It requests return mail to Maxor's Tooth Specialty Dept A 2007 in Philadelphia and notes a 10 day approval window for the seller to accept the offer.
The message urges investing savings in war savings stamps to support the war effort. It argues against wasting resources and labor on nonessential items, noting a soldier's life may depend on proper equipment. Donors are asked to pledge by June 28.
Nelson Howard aged 65 died at his home in Thornton after years of illness. He leaves a widow and six children, two sons John and Fred of Fremont and Falmont respectively, and four daughters Mrs T. N. Ma of California, Mrs Laura Twisler of Thornton, Mrs Olive Lama of Clarksburg, and Ethel at home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 PM from Haymond church with Rev Annon officiating, burial in Haymond cemetery. Perino Bartlett & Co. convey arrangements.
A memorandum to Secretary Lansing from the Belgian minister reports ongoing deportations and forced labor of Belgian civilians. In March, 2700 people from East Flanders were taken for front line work. girls aged 14 to 40 in Alost district were requisitioned. some boys as young as 14 to 40 were deported to work behind front lines in France and Belgium.
In Strasburg near New Philadelphia a tar barrel and feathered sign stand before the public square. An Anti-German society erected the platform after a parade with 500 participants, declaring all war supporters must come to the altar to renounce ties to Germany.
Paris June 18 President Wilson former Premier Salandra of Italy and Cardinal Mercier primat of Belgium were unanimously elected to the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences crest ed today.
Peter Tugiela about 26 dies in Coffman Winona Coal mines when slate loosens after a blast. He carried a prop in his left arm as a rock from the roof fell, crushing his head and tearing the arm. Death ruled accidental while protecting himself. Funeral set for St Augustine's Church Mt Calvary with burial by John A. McCabe.
A check for 109.46 from Mrs. Bartlett of Bridgeport, routed to Charles Steel, was sent to the local Red Cross to be turned over to the chapter. The note urges columns mention to show how the money was used, praising community generosity and ongoing good works.
Mrs. John Q. Schenk, once married to a wealthy meat packer, has returned to Wheeling after a court discharge and taken a domestic post with milliner William H. Colvig. The Schenk divorce followed his trial for alleged poisoning. the jury split 11 for acquittal and 1 for conviction.
The State Road Commission met in Charleston to adopt traffic rules for state roads. The new regulations limit vehicle loads by tire width and prohibit certain devices, with specifics for farm wagons, chains, and special permits. Effects are expected on farmers and local road use, and rules take effect June 1, 1918. residents should consult local officials to learn details.
June 11 Huntington West Virginia Mr and Mrs Stephenry Harold two daughters Lola and Mrs Oliv Max two grandchildren and a hired girl poisoned after bread baked with arsenate of lead left on a pantry shelf. Mrs Harold improves while others remain in critical condition as physicians treat the family.
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