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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
4
A Virginia editor rails at political figures while Senator Walsh faces sharp criticism over oil probe conduct. Dr Guthrie attacks church wealth, cautioning ministers against easy orthodox bounds as he urges religion to engage vital social issues and humanity. The piece mixes political and religious commentary with strong named individuals and dated tensions.
The piece argues that many in Congress doubt the fairness of general surcharges on the wealthy. It contends higher surcharges reduce revenue, warn against political wants, and urge a scientific approach to taxation led by Mellon while urging Congress to rethink current assumptions.
The piece accuses Senator Walsh of partisan motives in the oil investigation. It alleges prior suspicions about Fall and Doheny, notes Walsh urged Doheny to exploit government lands in Montana, and claims Walsh pressed for canceling the California naval reserve lease while approving similar terms in Montana. It highlights Walsh’s secrecy efforts amid a Coolidge McLean telegram tied to the case.
A caller laments that a major contributor has made American universities and churches rotten to the core. The writer urges a future where people cherish the command to love one another, hoping to end the current turmoil inside and outside the church.
Washington March 15 The estate of Richard Elkins must pay 176075 to Equitable Investment Co. The verdict covers the face value of a 150000 note plus interest since 1921. Executors disputed the note and will seek a new trial after a lengthy circuit division No 2 case before Chief Justice McCoy.
Washington reports senators probe into the Carpenter Dempsey fight film. Republican leaders fault Attorney General Daugherty as Roxie Stinson and Gaston Means testify about investigations in Arkansas and charges by Burns. Quimby describes rights for exhibitor showings funded by a trust, with Pens deton questioned.
Testimony focused on Burns Detective Agency rivals and plans to display fight films. Witness Quimby said Federal officials and officials in Washington were shown the films before President Harding, with receipts around 60 to 65 thousand dollars and total net profits near 125 thousand dollars, excluding a New Jersey right.
Ogden Utah reports a young woman's body, severed head visible, found in a trunk shipped from Denver to California. Police question Denver janitor Fred Jansen and his wife, tied to a missing persons case as investigators review the grisly discovery amid spring headlines.
Grafton contemplates a 14 section milk and food handling ordinance. It requires dealer registration, defines milk, bars adulterated supplies, sets bacterial and temperature standards, grants inspector access, and prohibits infected handling. Pasteurization is encouraged but not mandatory. third reading scheduled Monday March 24.
The proposed ordinance tightens food handling inGrafton eateries including dairies and markets. It requires medical exams for food workers, permits renewed every six months, and penalties from six dollars to fifty dollars or thirty days in jail. It mandates water safety, cleanliness, and sanitary controls with regular inspections and a 80 day effective date after passage.
Miss Neatrice Peterman, attacked on Reill Mills Road, is seriously ill at her Amble r home. An armed officer shot James Johnson, a black suspect, ten minutes after the assault.
Grafton High School defeated Cameron 18 to 12 in the tri finals of the State Tournament. Coach Coleban used most subs in the second half as Grafton advances to face Wheeling in the Class A semifinal. Other semi finals listed include Charleston Buckhannon in Class A and Middlebourne Davis East Bank in Class B with morning scores noted.
Fayetteville March 15 P Frank Keeney was found not guilty of being accessory to murder in the killing of John Gore Logan county deputy sheriff during the armed march of 1922 by a circuit court jury which was out about an hour and a half.
Edna Warden sued the City of Grafton for injuries at Gratton Park two years ago. A jury found the city negligent and awarded 500 for the loss of a little finger after a ring on her hand caught on a bolt while she slid. The report also mentions Sam Serosya and Newton Coal Company.
The suit seeks money for work and labor after the Serio-Newton Coal Company was dismissed. The court will reconvene Monday morning to hear the case of Sarah J. Decker versus O P Reynolds, followed byora Craig versus O P Reynolds.
Pruntytown notes hail ground hog forecasts ending winter while Wade Lambert predicts one more week of cold. Marion County arrests, four Grafton banks, charity for cemetery fence by Miss Metta Sinclair, local baker Wm. M. McFurson resumes work, town visits by Joe Mason and John Musgrave, politics denying candidacy for Sheriff, tag factory move to Charleston discussed, local logistics and jurors aiding Judge Kittle in Taylor County justice project.
Miss Myrtle Kisner aged 19 dies at her Parkview home of her parents Mr and Mrs Al Kisner after a illness of tuberculosis. Survived by her father mother and two brothers. Funeral services set for 2 PM Monday conducted by Reverend Earl Stilton. Burial in Bluemont cemetery.
About twenty five motor car owners and dealers met last night in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss forming an Automobile Club for Graf ton. T W Engle presided as temporary chairman. Talks favored organization and benefits to members and the city. A committee was named to draft by laws and organize with a plan to seek 600 members. Next meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
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