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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
5
Former Attorney General Frank S. Monnett faces a grand jury probe into charges linked with the ouster case and Hocking Valley-Ohio Central oyster suit. Tobias and Monnett are named rivals for state railroad commissioner, with Monnett demanding a full vindication and supporters predicting surprising political twists ahead.
Columbus May 17 Attorneys discuss reports on the 1902 compromise in the ouster case involving Hocking Valley and Ohio Central railroads. They contend the matter was a decree not a settlement, with fees of 2000 dollars taxed against the railroads and no public treasury costs. Logan notes Pettit says Judge Tobias knew nothing of such settlements and accuses him of a grievance against Monnett.
Eastern Ohio mine operators plan to resume large mines with nonunion workers, using imported strike breakers if needed. Cars have arrived on sidings and armed watchmen will guard stockades around mines near Steubenville as Cleveland operators prepare to protect nonunion labor.
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in a May opinion by Chairman Knapp, ruled against J. J. Marley & Son of Alexandria Indiana in a coal rate case. It found the $1.90 per ton rate from Thacker district West Virginia to Alexandria Indiana not shown to be unreasonable and held lower through-line rates could not lawfully apply. Other items include General Tiddall's death at 111 years, and multiple brief notices from Boston, Cleveland and Tripoli on varied incidents.
Reports from St Petersburg detail parliamentary reactions to the throne speech reply, with deputies divided over amnesty and potential moves toward a constitutional monarchy. A secret conference of reactionaries met at Grand Duke Vladimir's palace as pressure grows for a Poland question resolution.
Allen Smith, 51, a wealthy Akron area farmer, shot himself. Frank Emmett, Detroit painter, arrested for murdering his wife, 28, who sued for divorce. Kingston, 3000 brick, tie and terra cotta workers strike for union recognition. 400 Scandinavians from Minnesota, Montana and the Bakotas sail to Christiania for coronation. Mary E. Bird, 19 years at Smith College, resigns after trustees accept gifts from Rockefeller and Carnegie. A T Bickley, Hamilton attorney and former Democratic candidate, indicted for embezzlement and forgery as administrator of the Gathman estate.
In Crawford Nebraska a tense clash looms as Tenth Cavalry guards a jail prisoner Sergeant Reed amid threats of lynching by cowboys. Two cattlemen die in the confrontation, Reed is moved to Chadron, and guards brace for further violence as Plainsmen rally in the region.
The state board of examiners will hold sessions on June 14 and 15 at Keégeer Parkersburg Mounds ville Charleston and Millersville with other districts appointed per law. Examinations cover 21 subjects and certificates, valid 80 years, are highly prized and widely recognized across states.
Mr and Mrs F. Sayre of Grafton spent Sunday with Mrs Sayre’s sister Mrs Jeanne Current. James T. Dempee has resigned as mail carrier on Route ong from this village. Wil Bailsy appointed to replace him, begins Wednesday. Mrs Mollie Bailby returned from Grafton. Mrs Robert Bowere back from three months in Pennsylvania. Mrs James V Connell and children depart for Geneva PA for two months. Mr and Mrs Amos Powell of Grafton were there recently. Mr and Mrs C W Billmyer back from New Mexico. resume duties as day operator and ticket agent. Sprout working at Rue Coppent Subway. Mr and Mrs Awnie Vandergrit visiting relatives at Hammond. Robuere Travit had house painted. Mrs H Grauneman’s leg recovering. plans Gratton visit. Mrs Grace Garrett of Wallace stayed with sister Mrs James Sharpe.
The letter from Republican supporters urges nominating B Bailey for the State Senate. They praise his loyalty to the party, public service, readiness to campaign, and willingness to travel and speak to voters, arguing he has few strings and deserves preference on the 32nd ballot.
Mr and Mrs G A Bolden hosted a surprise party at 135 East Kootts Avenue for their niece Miss Sovan Shirer a high school student Twenty five friends attended from eight thirty to twelve with music games and social chat A light meal was served Present were Bertha Newton Naomi Lilly Adam Rimmel Gladys Jackson Edna Grinnan Nellie White Jessie Yates Rhea Heironimons Pauline Garkin Hattie Forain Rona Bert Malloner Lewis Lilly Charlee Newton Gay Nas eal Heflin Ward Lanham Chester Leslie Rogers Howard Dyke Brooke Simms Charles Martin Harry Cassell and DavidRamwey
In Fairmont West Virginia on May 16 Federal officers fined several local saloonkeepers for violations of federal liquor laws. Inspectors found quarter barrel beer sales were routed through breweries with the saloon as agent not retailer, leading to penalties. most fines totaled 75 dollars per offender, with brewers and wholesalers also scrutinized.
West Virginia moves to second in coal production, surpassing Illinois as a 1905 year end review shows rapid development. Chief John W. Paul reports a 350 page volume detailing mines, ventilation, safety, and mining laws, noting 700 active mines and rising fatalities despite improvements.
Morgantown judge expresses suspicion that about 2000 whisky prescriptions filled yearly by a local drug store may have crossed into prohibited territory. The Uniontown Genius notes the hard stance toward doctors and cites Morgantown as a strict prohibition town, with term etimalants cited as a concern.
The Colored Baseball Team of Grafton invites any team in the state or allied states to a series of games. They seek a game in Grafton on May 30. Interested parties should contact Wim. Dabney in West Virginia.
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