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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
6
An American steamship crew reports a surface engagement with a German submarine off the Virginia capes. The ship was unharmed and a German sub was said to be destroyed by an American submersible. Passengers aboard the steamship relay the tale of the submarine combat and its aftermath near Chesapeake Bay.
A special meeting of the Grafton Presbytery is set for Tuesday June 25 at the First Presbyterian Church in this city. The main business is the formal installation of Rev John St Thomson pastor of the local church, who has accepted a call from Mittanning Presbytery and is based at Glen Campbell Pa. The Presbytery will convene at 7 30 pm for the evening service. Mrs Marie Newon of Morgantown visits Miss Ether and Miss Dorothy Carroll of Addison Street.
Washington reports a Quartermaster officer named Frederick Spang was dismissed after a court martial for unlawfully shipping four sacks to civilian dealers in Texas. The War Department announced the dismissal today.
London reports that the daily average spending was 6.818 million pounds as Andrew of Har Law introduces a 500.9 million pound vote of credit in the House of Commons.
Mrs Adolphus Busch of St Louis returns from Germany and is held for immigration check in Florida as the Alien Property Custodian seizes her U S estate valued in the millions. Deportation not planned and release expected soon. Custodian Palmer announced seizure months ago, with Union Trust Co of St Louis named as custodian.
The Sentinel reports plans to build a $4,000,000 coal processing plant two miles east of Moatsville on the Freeland farm. Pittsburgh capitalists have optioned over 1,000 acres along Raccoon and Teter's Creeks for a four month period to back an independent company that will mine and reduce coal into coke and by products, with a branch railroad to Belington and Ekins. If realized, this plant would pioneer the region's coal industry development in the Tygart Valley and spur substantial regional wealth and employment.
A U S resident 74 year old Mrs Rusch travels from Havana via Switzerland to the United States amid law used to seize property where ownership reverts to the government. Her attorney Henry D Hawes seeks custody of the estate while denying loss of citizenship and citing loyalty through family Red Cross and Liberty Bond support.
American troops in London show strong interest in parliament with daily tours and gallery visits. Labor member John Burns guides them, sharing vivid knowledge of the historic buildings and parliamentary history, endearing himself to both houses through his humor and familiarity.
The War Department announced Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood is reassigned to command the western department and placed in charge of Camp Funston Kansas. The transfer follows his withdrawal from the division he trained at Funston prior to its France departure. No detailed explanation accompanied the brief notice.
Daily Sentinel reports two arrests yesterday by Officers Lilly and Newton in Simpson. Wil fie Phillips was jailed on a bad check and forgery warrant involving Klein Clothing. M. J. Bowman faced a vagrancy and improper relations charge. both men were brought to jail for hearings before Justice McGafferty.
Washington reports a top federal income tax of 38 million dollars for a single individual, believed to be John D Rockefeller. The claim, supported by a high official, marks the largest personal tax payment on record, stirring speculation about immense fortunes. The piece also notes a June wedding in Mingo Junction, Ohio, between Miss Mary Vance Pelty and Ron y B Johnson and sketches the bride’s and groom’s local ties and careers.
The state road commission introduces a rule for transferring license numbers when autos change hands. Licenses stay with the vehicle, not the owner, and must be transferred to the new purchaser. Dealers or owners should surrender old licenses unless the vehicle is destroyed or removed from the state.
Governor Cornwell received a letter from Chairman Downing of the Virginia debt commission proposing a conference with West Virginia debt commissions to settle the Civil War era controversy. A meeting may be held at White Sulphur Springs to reach a satisfactory settlement.
June 18 reports reveal a nationwide conspiracy between manufacturers and contract agents in Washington to solicit government orders with illegal contingent fees. The Justice Department raided hundreds of offices, uncovering letters and documents detailing commissions from 5 to 20 percent, with possible multi million dollar totals. Officials said manufacturers were pressured to negotiate through agents, some claiming influence with federal officers, prompting high level investigations and potential annulment of contracts. Attorney General Gregory urged clauses prohibiting third party negotiations. Secretaries Daniels and Bainbridge (as cited) monitor the case with the President aware of developments.
Washington reports state department summaries of German editorials predicting new submarine incursions and possible bombardment of American ports. One paper calls the raids only the beginning, vowing scenes to chill Wilson. Editors focus on troop convoys and wartime shipping disruptions.
Charles W. Steel, treasurer of the local American Red Cross chapter, received proceeds from a benefit social held by the Tappan and Boothsville districts. Clarence E. B. Stark delivered the money, to be turned over for relief work. The speaker praised patriotic relief efforts and urged continued support.
Washington June 18 permanent increases in Navy enlisted personnel were approved, raising numbers from 87 130 to 131 485 under the Naval Appropriations bill as it passed the Senate and was approved by the House.
Clyde Richman, long time book-keeper for Crystal Ice Company, has resigned to join Grafton Bank and Trust as assistant cashier duties arise from A Lewihardt's promotion. Richman will fill the vacancy in the Crystal Ice payroll.
Dr C Lampbell of Ruddleb urg plans to open medical offices in the city and vicinity as a federal grand jury in Washington indicts four Boston men for conspiracy to obtain contracts under an illegal contingent fee plan. The defendants allegedly pressured manufacturers to pay commissions, claiming influence with unnamed army officers, and even secured contracts and fees. B A Bitton of Quaker City Raine vt company aided the investigations, with arrests in Washington and bonds posted. The case signals a broad government push against similar tactics, with raids concentrated in the east and New England, and possible further actions against others suspected of similar schemes.
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