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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
The East End window glass plant effort failed as saloon men refused all funding. Report notes few liquor-industry fortunes invest in local employment projects, despite promises licensing would benefit Grafton. Community leaders aimed to raise initial funds from business men beyond saloon owners before approaching the rest.
Martins Ferry Ohio reports a threatened miners strike across Eastern Ohio over wage demands. District official G W Savage says strike orders will be issued Friday, potentially affecting Panhandle coal regions and Fairmont. Also notes a Columbia steamer sinking near Marietta with rescues, and a local mine restart at Pellaire. A contest at Coliseum rink and local shop notices close the item.
Arnoldsville March 26. At a mass convention of Calhoun county Republicans the delegates were instructed to cast votes for Arnold C. Scherr for governor. They also backed Joseph H. Gray for secretary of state, Judge Ryan for supreme judge, and Harry Woodyard for congress.
News reaches Wheeling of Andy Stein, once a known resident, found dead in St Louis with a bullet hole. Police suspect foul play and investigate the case.
Ripley March 26 Jackson county Republicans meet in mass convention to select delegates for the state and other conventions. Accused murderer Lila Zane Cook, her husband Charles Cook, and Joe White were held to await the Ohio county grand jury after a preliminary hearing. Edward Spears and Henry Gehrke testified.
Handsome spring fashions debut at F Friedman's with new line of rich, well cut suits. Also an exhibition of grace to be held at Coliseum Rink tonight at 9:80. Classified want ad seeks teams to haul lumber from Brown's schoolhouse to Independence West Virginia on the Morgantown and Evansville pike, pay six dollars per thousand feet, addressed to R W Oswald, Independence WV.
A special message argues that international trade should be regulated to allow fair contracts and that public filing of contracts under anti trust laws would provide publicity. It supports conciliation over strikes, strict repression of violence in labor actions, and upholds the legal right of unions while protecting employers and workers alike.
A speech advocates peaceful combination for all lawful purposes, recognizing both employer and employee rights to organize and bargain. It calls for tariff revision research by Congress, a prompt information-gathering effort, and possible appointing of government agents to report findings. Also proposes protecting forests by adjusting free list and wood pulp import rules.
Young men urged to study for Railway Mail and other government positions with superior mail instruction. Inter-State Schools offers sample questions and a free guide How Government Positions Are Secured. Located at 550 Second Avenue Cedar Rapids Iowa. 314-121
For sale two saloon properties at No 14 and 16 Latrobe Street plus corner Latrobe Main St Marys Street. For information address box 203. tf.
An old classifieds item advertises agents wanted for 16x20 crayom portraits at 40 cents, frames from 10 cents, and sheet pictures at one cent each with potential profits of 36 per week. Includes free catalogue and samples from Rank W. Williams Co. in Chicago. Also a rental notice for a seven room with bath and a five room house on Maple Ave.
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