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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Paris and other cities recount deadly blasts and civil unrest in the German and Allied zones. Casualty figures rise with deaths in Dresden and Hamburg, plus a deadly mine or house explosion in Huntington West Virginia injuring a boy and two men. Authorities recount political turmoil, strikes, and a Bavarian government change amid ongoing violence.
Premier Millerand states that regardless of the German revolution, the Allies will insist on complete treaty enforcement. The remark follows uncertain news on German counter-revolution and its effects, as leaders stress the need to hinder any deviation from Versailles terms.
An advertisement notes green carnations for St Patrick's Day from Jenkins and Co located on Washington Street with promotional emphasis on the floral supply. The brief item references stock and a local shop scene, typical of a period newspaper classified ad.
Photographers were allowed to take their first pictures of President Wilson since his western trip last September. He rode along the White House grounds on his fifth automobile ride since returning to bed in October, with fair skies and a gentle evening breeze.
Mayor Catherine won a sweeping victory in the municipal election, carrying every ward and precinct. Charles J. Willy led the mayoral tally with 4,114 votes, while Thomas A. Gather trailed with 1,017. New commissioners also held strong majorities from the primary. Full ward by ward results followed.
A notice states a meeting will be held at the Y M C A on Thursday March 15 at 7 30 to discuss forming a local baseball team. All interested are invited to attend. Mrs W C Tenn of Parkersburg is the pleasant house guest of her sisters Miss Florence and Miss Mattie Jaco of the south side.
Washington March 17 legislation to stabilize coal production and transport was introduced by Senator Frelinghuysen Republican New Jersey. The bills would end federal control under the Lever Act, set freight tariffs with lower spring and summer rates and higher winter rates, and create a federal coal commission to regulate the industry.
Grafton High School English class enjoys a screening of A Tale of Two Cities at Strand Theater with matinee and evening shows today and tomorrow. The film, based on Charles Dickens, depicts love, sacrifice, and fidelity amid the French Revolution with William Farnum in a star role. UPS students praised the historical value and emotional power of the production during a 10 o'clock special showing for about fifty attendees.
Washington report says a single command for allied naval and U S forces overseas was recommended by Rear Admiral Sims in July 1917 but not approved by the Navy. Sims told a Senate committee that directing a large American fleet from a distant base caused miscommunications and wasted energy.
Allied troops occupy Constantinople as ships berth offshore. British Benbow and other warships anchor near the port while Turkish shopkeepers close briefly but reopen as order is established. Italian units land with thousands of sailors and marines under British command.
Berlin reports say President Ebert gains support in the national assembly despite a weakening hold on administration. Kapp’s revolt lingers with Groener and von Hindenburg urged to withdraw and call new elections. A general strike widens hunger and tension as authorities threaten punishment for unrest. Local notices follow.
New York March 1 The St Patrick day parade honors Eamon de Valera head of the unrecognized government with a free Ireland demonstration unseen in the city The Emerald Isle colors lead the march followed by the Stars and Stripes and veterans from the 69th Infantry in World War I attire reflecting a wartime unity theme in this readable OCR fragment
Senator Hiram Johnson of California rushes back to Washington to push for the peace treaty after a speaking tour in Michigan and planned appearances in Newark and Indiana. The final vote on the treaty was anticipated Thursday, with Johnson’s return aimed at influencing the outcome.
Washington March 17 The total loss to the government from the Supreme Court decision that stock dividends are not taxable will not even amount to 45 million dollars. In the opinion of most treaty experts the ruling may influence tax policy and international agreements.
Washington March 17 the senate halted a St Patrick's Day debate on the Irish question by tabling the proposal to declare Ireland free, 54 to 21, in a move to clear the way for action on the peace treaty.
Ambrongen Mayeh 17. A German woman caused excitement by attempting to visit former Emperor William at Bentinck Castle. She was refused entry, spoke with the steward, and left a note for Count Hohenzollern. Rumors claimed she might be Kapn, but no confirmation. The former emperor remains confined and cannot be visited since Saturday.
Officials say aviator D. W. Richardson and minister Strang were found safe near Havana after their hydroplane went missing late Monday. The pair had been listed as missing in the afternoon today and were rescued early morning.
Two armed bandits entered the Lorain avenue branch of the Cleveland Trust Company as the teller prepared payroll. They secured 1000 in cash and escaped in a nine automobile. Local authorities pursue the suspects as investigations begin.
March 17 report from Perlin and Berlin notes Chancellor Kapp resigning at 1 p.m. Berlin time as radical forces gain strength. Dispatches describe clashes, hundreds killed or wounded, and growing talk of soviet rule. Reports from Chemnitz and other cities mention councils and worker governance moving to a peopletarian dictatorship amid widespread unrest.
New York report says International Longshoremen’s Association district council backed a strike by thousands of dock workers to press for higher wages and shorter hours. Boston dispatch notes local shippers and unions voting to strike for wage increases from 56 to 85 cents an hour and overtime from 4 to 1.20 dollars. An official will travel to New York to coordinate with the city’s strikers.
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