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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
1
The Sentinel reports the Empress Glass plant in the First ward will restart operations on April 15 after a period of idleness. Capitalists from Cumberland Maryland have provided necessary funding, with a board of directors approving all arrangements for opening the plant, which produces fine table and pressed ware for national markets.
Auditor Scherr a gubernatorial candidate arrived in Clarksburg from the eastern region with 48 delegates claimed. A bold Black Hand attempt occurred at the Foreign Exchange Bank on Pike Street with a nameless stranger demanding $100 from C F Zaruba and fleeing after capture by local officers.
The Sentinel reports the death at about 1 o clock today of President John H Henry of the Taylor County county court. Born in Scotland he came to America as a child and held multiple public roles since 1902. He leaves four married daughters and was about seventy years old. funeral plans have not yet been announced.
Hon Wm H Hearne with Judge W H Curtis tour the area to secure delegates. He claims eight or nine from Upshur, some from Wirt, and Panhandle support, totaling about a hundred delegates with a goal of securing the nomination as the campaign closes.
Local shop listings advertise spring shirts available at Chotee Nexligee and Friedman's at 24 West Main. Limited readable text notes the storefront locations and the clothing items but omits broader details or dates.
The Ringer case reached a climax as city police raided the East End residence after two communications to the Sentinel. Occupants were jailed until trial before Mayor McClung about 2:30 this afternoon. Attorney Sidney H. Sommerville defended Ringer. Bunk Didenour testified for the city.
Mr Charles W Reynolds, a wealthy west side resident near Pruntytown, was prostrated this morning by paralysis and is reported in serious condition. He is a brother of Hon George W Reynolds of this city. For sale Latrobe and Main street property, contact Box 203 for information.
A special city council meeting will decide election outcomes and approve the new administration. Vincent May may lead the park concert this summer, which could boost Grafton’s profile as visitors travel from many states. Thomas Kenny and Henry Thayer will be elected mayor and councilman, with several others declared as council members.
This afternoon the Jolliffe emporium becomes the center of attention as the annual Easter opening draws many ladies. Decorated store, tasteful arrangements, and Vincent's orchestra provide a pleasing atmosphere promising a great experience this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Tonight at the Coliseum Skating Rink the second Most Graceful Couple contest will begin at 9:30. The first contest last Tuesday drew near unanimous praise as a delightful season highlight at this popular resort. Also reported, Mrs. Vernon Beall underwent surgery at home on Knotts Avenue for a malignant neck carbuncle, operated on by Dr. Peck.
Fair tonight and Friday with colder temperatures in extreme west areas. Prices expected to be favorable for building items. Call the Pump Factory for whistle signal cards and contact the Grafton Wood Working Co for building needs. G. Augir, Manager.
Wheeling March 26 Will cap coal at 95 cents per ton in West Virginia as operator reports a 30 cent cut on the ton The move comes amid low financial mood with hopes of broader national action The operator notes European prices and land royalty speculation affect profits while miners operate mines for smaller returns
The Casino program runs tonight through week with Radcliffe Belmont and Winchester Rifle acts and Billy M. Conklin. Ord Weaver sings Neath the Old Acorn Tree with slides. A moving picture titled The Lumber Industry in Norway is shown. Matinee Saturday at 3 30 PM.
Washington March 26. The president's message to Congress calls for action before session ends on child labor prohibition, employers liability laws, compensation for federal employees injured in service, and injunction reform. He urges amendments to the Interstate Commerce and anti trust laws, railroad traffic agreements, and court receiverships with stockholder input. The speech notes the need to clarify unions and farm combinations within interstate commerce, and to update enforcement to prevent sweeping, ineffective legislation.
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