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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
1
Dispatches from Vera Cruz and border towns report rebels controlling major areas while Carranza loyalists fight near San Marcos. Carranza and cabinet fled Mexico City to Vera Cruz by train with troops and archives, as suppression and reinforcements shuffle across the frontier.
Wesleyan to play at Washington May 12 as Attorney General Palmer is invited to answer charges of mistreatment of aliens held for deportation. The session, led by Congressman Campbell, follows a public statement by Post and attorney Ralston. Also local events in Grafton include opening of American Legion Park on May 19 with a parade, prizes, and a baseball game versus West Virginia Wesleyan.
In Pittsburgh on May 12 Levi G. Cooke, named by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear testimony, began proceedings in the Ohio and Pennsylvania suit to restrain West Virginia from prohibiting gas coals. The hearing is expected to take several months with multiple witnesses including Ohio and Pennsylvania officials and Pittsburgh attorneys.
In Washington on May 12 Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska assailed the peace resolution proposed by Democrats. He called the measure futile and inconsistent with the Versailles treaty and warned it would fail to force a peace settlement or sever commercial relations, urging instead a repeal of the war declaration and a separate peace negotiation.
May 12 Washington department of Labor hearings on Ludwi CoA KO Martens deportation case began behind closed doors with Immigration Inspector Ishell presiding. The verdict likely will be sent to President Wilson for final action as Secretary Wilson reviews the colcision, with a final position expected at the White House.
Charleston Va May 12 The McDowell county election contest over Hikers' list and the selection of election officers ends in favor of the Mc Dowell County Republican Executive Committee. The court rules a county committee may replace a prior list with a majority vote and that de facto members may vote and act in governance. Other rulings include reversals and affirmations in several county cases across Barbour McDowell Mineral Mercer Greenbrier Mondolpa Fayette Pleasants Mingo Ohio Randolph and Roanoke counties.
Emont Wy May 12 In a hotly contested city election McClay Shaw on the Citizens ticket won by 15 votes over Hofferstay of the Peoples ticket in a total of 433 ballots. Oscar W Johnson of the Peoples ticket defeated Roy A Mulledy of the Citizens for recorder by 23 votes. Charles T Neff and J G Schramm, both Citizens, and J C Mullen of the Peoples were named councilmen.
Mrs. J. G. St Clair recovering from a long illness is spending a ninth period with relatives in Morgantown to regain health and strength.
Palmer, Massachusetts and Washington reports say Attorney General Palmer fixed sugar profit margins at 1 cent wholesale and 2 cents retail. He ordered prosecutions for violations and sent telegrams to United States Attorneys reinforcing the rule.
W R Hiniehnins formerly of Clarksburg was found guilty of violating the Mann Act in federal court at Wheeling. The sentence was deferred to Wednesday afternoon to allow an appeal. He allegedly financed Gladys Elliott of Clarksburg to Masontown Pa for immoral purposes on January 6, 1920. Mrs Elliott was indicted for perjury due to inconsistent testimony with other witnesses including her husband a hotel clerk waitress and chambermaid who will be tried this term.
Mother's Day will be celebrated at the big gospel tent on the web side tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Evangelist Dr. Newlin and singer Professor Heaton will perform with a vocal solo “I'll Wear a White Flower For You, Mother Dear.” Pro-Roper will play piano music. Carnations available at Cupett & Deck, C. W. Gratton Banking & Trust Co., Loar Hendrickson & Leonard Grocery and the Opee Store.
Washington May 12 Senate Interstate Commerce Commission agreed to extend the three hundred million dollar revolving fund in the transportation act from five to fifteen years to aid railroads and shippers amid the car shortage.
Washington May 12 Haisting second class mail rates would be continued until July 1, 1921, under a bill ordered reported today by the House Post Office Committee. The measure postpones for one year each of the two authorized alternate increases, to become effective July 1 and one year later.
The compensation commissioner Mrs A Wilfong Deer Creek and children of various workers announced monthly and weekly awards for fatalities among employees. Range Lumber company paid $40 monthly for the widowed/deceased Killed in line of work. Overstreet and Lockard families receive $5.39 weekly and $20 monthly respectively from Tundate Coal and Pittsburgh-Summitt Coal companies.
Morgantown May 12 Dr Tra Remsen of John Hopkins University will deliver the commencement address at WVU exercises on June 1. Dr J I stevanson of Princeton Theological Seminary will give the baccalaureate sermon. The University expects to graduate a class of 190 the largest in its history.
Charleston May 12 West Virginia educators plan a large delegation to join the National Bus Naval association convention in Salt Lake City Utah from July 4 to 10. Mrs H R Coole of Newburg visits her mother Mrs George King. John Martin of Mt Take Park was in the city yesterday visiting friends.
May 12 in New York, Ferdi nand Elena, former hotel proprietor, testified at the trial of police Inspector Dominick Henty charged with neglect of duty over alleged vice conditions. Elena said he paid Henry $1,000 to aid in a lease extension, denying it was for protection and claiming Henry would not take such money. He described Henry as honorable, recounted visits to Henry and to his restaurant, and said he later bought the hotel at a reduced price after a receiver sale. The defense highlighted the lease dispute and a stolen lease-exhibition note from the hotel safe.
The fifty third annual session of the West Virginia Medical association will meet in Parkersburg May 18 20 in the Elks auditorium. President Hf R Johnson will give the Tuesday night address and Dr C L Holland will discuss infant feeding Wednesday. Dr Fleming will cover cesarean section concerns with newer methods. Prominent physicians from Cincinnati Columbus Baltimore and New York will contribute. The association grows in influence and last year’s meeting was its best.
Clarksburg West Virginia May 12 John Chapman of Beaver Falls post office near Camden on the Gauley was killed and John Woods and William Sparks of the same place were seriously injured when a boiler at a sawmill exploded yesterday. The injured were taken to a Richwood hospital and one victim was reported to have little chance of recovery. Details were scarce as investigators probed the dry boiler cause. WH Sturms was summoned to Wellington by his father and returned home on Dewey Avenue today.
Pittsburgh manufacturers and shippers heard Baltimore Ohio Railroad president Daniel Willard urge a 31 percent freight rate increase as essential to keep railroads in private hands. The chamber adopted a committee report plan to study action for national authorities. Willard argued the change would raise costs slightly per item but stabilize the rail system and economy.
May 12 reports two jurors passed by the state were accepted by the defense on day two of the William Bross Lloyd conspiracy case. The defendants and twenty others are accused of advocating overthrow of the government. Several jurors were dismissed after defense challenges. Questions to jurors covered belief in the soviet form of government and the U S entry into World War I. Attorneys hoped jury completion within two weeks.
Wage scale committees of anthracite miners and operators are set to meet in Washington on May 12 to resume negotiations halted a week ago. They aim to pressure Secretary Wilson to return to talks and settle wage disputes.
Republican voters in Grafton and Taylor County await W. B. Taylor of Brooke County who seeks the Republican nomination for Congress. The eloquent speaker will address campaign events and deliver the Memorial Day address for the G. A. R. in Wheeling and the Greene District High School commencement at Reedy, Wetzel County.
In Pittsburgh on May 12, the taking of testimony in the Ohio and Pennsylvania versus West Virginia Steptoe gas case opened before Master Levi Cooke. The attorney general for the three states attended, with P. P. Steptos of Clarksburg WV present as author of the salts involved. Hearings are expected to continue through Thursday with a possible two week adjournment.
Washington May 12 A confidential telegram from President Wilson to Rear Admiral Sims in London during the war was read to the Senate naval investigating committee. It expressed surprise at Britain's failure to use naval superiority effectively against submarines and sought independent comments. Sims said he was helpless to a point of panic and that every plan suggested was rejected for unknown reasons. Wilson urged boldness and sacrifice and asked Sims to advise as if running his own navy.
Indiana’s four delegates at large to the Republican national convention will back Major General Leonard Wood for president. The declaration came at the opening of the State convention in Indianapolis with Senator Watson as temporary chairman.
Piedmont West Virginia May 12 Charleston West Virginia Knights of Columbus held annual meeting electing officers Thomas J. Siihrley Clarksburg state deputy J Flynn Parkersburg state stantary C J King Aikins treasurer J H S Barlow Grafton adverst Dr J A Strehley Moundville lecturer RI Schulte Piedmont warden Rev Mr Hannon pastor St Augustine's Catholic Church Grafton state chaplain delegates 100 percent attendance full county representation
May 12 President Wilson began receiving foreign diplomats who had waited to present their credentials. Arrangements were made for the visitors to come to the White House in order of arrival, as health improved for formal presentations.
A warrant was issued for William M Nash, attorney for Hennepin County, charging conspiracy to receive conceal and facilitate whiskey imported from Winnipeg to Minneapolis. He will be arraigned before the U S commission tomorrow. Indictments tied to illicit whiskey transport from Canada. Sheriff Oscar Martinson among those named.
In Cleveland Ohio on May 12 Federal Judge Killis issued a temporary restraining order to stop Attorney General Palmer District Attorney Verta and L A Black from seeking to remove five Cleveland operators indicted under the Lever Act. The order restrains action pending further proceedings as the case nears a potential permanent injunction and trial set for Toledo on June 9.
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