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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
2
A primary bill is introduced in the Senate by Smith of Cabedl aiming to force a commission scheme. The measure faces uncertain prospects and may not advance, with proponents urging action as opponents scrutinize its provisions and potential impact.
In Charleston on May 19 the Senate discussed a Corrupt Practices Act resolution by Senator Smith and a Campbell primary election bill from Senator England. The House backed a commission to draft a primary bill, with possible November session. Col John T McGraw urged rapid action. Democrats split on timing as caucus debated strategy.
At the National Association of Manufacturers session in New York speakers urged liberal immigration policies. They warned big employers and steamship interests push for cheap labor, trading long term national interests for short term profits. They noted lobbying by American employers and race organizations blocks advanced legislation, despite a prior committee report urging radical restriction, now forgotten in Congress.
Some railroads consider allowing travelers to renew the menu and order meat in dining cars when purchasing tickets. The idea aims to save time, yet questions arise about dining cars being mere devices to while away the journey.
Charleston reports Democratic leader John T. McGraw urged support for an election law at a Democratic conference. He advocated a state primary bill in line with party declarations, arguing Democrats must pass it rather than leave it to Republicans, calling failure a political blunder.
The Daily Sentinel notes the annual Junior-Senior class reception at Grafton High, a thoroughly enjoyed event featuring a pantomime, mock commencement, and bouquets for each senior. It ends with reflections on fly control and a call to observe May 30 in Grafton, urging civic engagement and a Bryan visit.
Lynn mass May 19 In stead of spending their time in the Sunday schools and ladies sewing circles ministers of the gospel should get out and learn the ways of the world so they can talk intelligently on the subject of religion President Hamilton of Taft's college exhorted his brother clergymen to come out of their shells and do some real work He said a minister is judged by his work and that the ministry is a cold business proposition requiring delivery of goods or stepping down.
Representative Henry George Jr denounces the Supreme Court Sherman Act ruling as granting immunity to trusts and eroding legislative power. He draws a parallel to the Dred Scott decision, predicts attacks on the Standard Oil ruling, and foresees potential court recalls as public opinion shifts.
May 18 report notes former Senator Scott of West Virginia withdrew from a bid to join the National Soldiers' Home governing body. Senate action granting appointment was reconsidered after Senator Brown of Nebraska opposed, and a letter from Scott asked to halt efforts. A separate notice announces the G. H. S. Alumni banquet set for May 25 with an error on ticket dates.
Madero declares Mexico peace accomplished and signals a role as chief adviser to de la Barra as Diaz resigns by June 1. He foresees continued American investment with anti trust and anti monopoly measures, expects Vasquez Gomez as vice president, and envisions an army of volunteers. Grafton Fairmont Clarksburg Railway plans 30 miles linking tri towns with rapid construction.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Western Maryland Railway raise handling charge for single packages from 25 to 35 cents, effective July 1, affecting routes east of the Mississippi and northern Ohio. Erie Railroad cuts westbound rates about 2 1/2 cents per hundred pounds between New York and Chicago, effective June 15 due to a traffic agreement linking river rail and road routes.
In Cumberland Maryland on May 19 Mrs John Cope 56 wife of a Virginia avenue merchant suffered critical injuries from an explosion of a Jorgensen army cartridge found in rubbish she was burning. The relic from the Spanish war belonged to her son an ex soldier.
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