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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel is published by Grafton Sentinel Pub. Co with Howard H Holt as president and is entered as a second class matter in Grafton. The note references an Associated Press connection and standard newspaper publishing details.
A New York hatching of an abortive terrorist plot by alleged Bolshevik agitators is described as profoundly stupid. The piece argues the attackers gained nothing from their failed attempt and only hardened public resolve to root out their influence. In Russia and elsewhere authorities have suffered but gained little from such campaigns.
Article recalls a clash between Paul Painleve and American bankers over postwar restoration finance. It argues world‑scale financial measures are needed, not small loans to single nations, as France’s casualties and industrial losses threaten its status as a great power. Cooperation and rapid action are urged.
Japan profits from Italy's refusal to compromise on territorial demands. Rather than risk another withdrawal from the Peace Conference, the Big Three have shifted to cover. Morally, there is no shadow of justice in Japan's claim.
Paris dispatch reports Japan remains temporarily in possession of Shantung as China’s rightful owner awaits a postwar settlement. The article questions League of Nations arbitration and suggests broad opposition to any permanent transfer until a broader council agreement is reached.
The Republican party, returning to power in the first session of the Sixty- sixth Congress, will confront major financial reconstruction challenges. In the past eighteen months the American government has spent roughly twice as much as any comparable period in history.
An anthology style excerpt weighs in on republican ideals and foreign policy. It cites Washington on entangling alliances and urges caution, then presents Patrick Henry's defiant call for liberty and resistance to tyranny with historical reflections on truth, courage, and liberty.
A reader recalls the suspected Vanderbilt remark "The public be damned" and notes it was tied to railroads. The article contrasts past rumor with modern government control of rail lines, suggesting current policy mirrors the derided sentiment. A gentleman recounts an experience in New Orleans related to the discussion.
New York May 6 trans port George Washington arrives with War Baker and 6 582 troops. unit details include 12th Infantry 103 officers 2898 men 127th Infantry 76 officers 2212 men 125th field hospital five officers 1000 men and convalescent detachments. Major General William Hannon commander of the 32d division aboard. Troops bound for camps Devens Dix Lee Meade Gordon Sherman Taylor Carter Grant Pike Shelby Dodge Howie Travis Lewis Kearney Funston Upton.
Charleston May 4 The West Virginia Good Roads Association plans an energetic campaign to secure voter approval for a constitutional amendment allowing bonds up to 50 million for permanent highway improvements. Secretary Tom Bowman reports state-wide county organization growth and broad legislative backing, with cooperation from state departments and both parties.
Secretary of War Baker arrived in New York from France aboard the George Washington and said the homeward movement of American Expeditionary Force troops is progressing satisfactorily. He predicted that 300,000 a month would be reached in June and noted he toured France with Warren Pershing, reviewing U S troops near the German line and the third army.
Chicago authorities report the modern confidence man reaped more than 10 million dollars from credulous victims last year. The piece traces the shift from old shell games to sophisticated schemes, noting bankers and businessmen as frequent targets and highlighting Florida as a major source.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports transportation experts estimate about 40,000 motor vehicles will carry roughly 175,000 visitors to the Methodist Centenary Celebration in Columbus Ohio from June 20 to July 15. Caravans from Springfield Illinois led by Dr E M Antrim with 1,000 cars and from Council Bluffs Iowa with nearly 200 cars head toward Ohio, with other groups forming daily. Planning covers routing maps hotels motor service stations and parking for as many as 180,000 machines in a single day and even a tent city for 50,000 campers near the grounds. Chaplain S L Martin of the 148th Regiment oversees arrangements including 20,000 parking spaces and on-site repairs and supply points.
Mr and Mrs A E B Jackson and family of Fairmont visit her mother Mrs G W Coffman on West Boyd street. Squire Hibbs of Headland arrives as a business visitor. Mr and Mrs F L Dennison of Evansville shop in Grafton today.
MES Clayton Paige son of Robert and Rebecca Paige was born in Gratton West Virginia 24 years ago. He spent most of his life there with short periods in other services and two years in the country’s service. A trusted Grand Theatre employee for eight years and earlier with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company he was found at the time of death.
A veteran of Co E West Virginia Infantry, who served at Camp Shelby and Camp Rakatan, died after a violent cold developed into pneumonia. He married Olga Lipka in 1918 and left a wife, parents, three brothers, and four sisters. Funeral services were held at his residence with Rev. Craig, soldiers in attendance, and burial at Bluemont.
Dispatch from Chodorfa reports Ukrainian troops at Lemburg press for border to San and oppose ceding oil regions. Inter Allied Mission criticized as pro-Polish, with Ukrainians accusing bias and warning troops may refuse orders. Mentions Petlura talks and shifting visit patterns.
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