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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
1
May 27 Washington notes say Morgan leading for governor general Wood spent about 400 438 in state funds. Jay Darst testifies before the Senate committee detailing campaign finance for Wood and other candidates. He cites airplane use and newspaper ad buys as parts of opposition tactics.
Dublin May 27 continuing fires plague Ireland with Kilbrittain Castle near Brandon Cork destroyed. damage estimated at 16000 pounds. Major Pollock farm at Gaven Hallinasloe damag ed about 49000 pounds. horses burned. police and military aided. Reports claim villagers refused to assist. Fire hit Waterville Kerry court house. Cloyne Cork court house burned. One hundred men attacked Longs Gerze Galway barracks but were repelled. A counsel’s court shows attentions from campaigners. jurors in an inquest on killed Wyopo-Leenen learned they had been tried for treason and face consequences.
Washington May 27 Palmer endorses federal control of railroads and of manufactures and distribution of necessary commodities. He calls for elimination of excess profit taxes in favor of higher income taxes on investments. This stance is in reply to questionnaires sent to the presidential candidate and others by the national board of tax organizations.
Vera Cruz May 27 Advices report rebel forces led by Felix Diaz along the Vera Cruz coast are joining with other rebels and loyal troops of Carranza. No official confirmation yet. Diaz earlier stated a wish to save Mexico but has not departed, and reports say he has not yet dissolved his stance.
Washington May 27 complete agreement was reached today on the army reorganization bill by house and senate conferees. The permanent regular army would consist of 280006 enlisted men and 17000 of officers a total of 247500. Witnesses testified about campaign financing for Leonard Wood and alleged plans to raise funds for an eighteen month effort, naming Dan Hanna of Cleveland and John King of Connecticut.
Twelve county prisoners on road work at Youngstown attempted an escape. John Bolden, a Black inmate, was shot in the back by a guard. Two prisoners fled. Guard John Bishop is held on 1500 bond as Bolden lies in serious condition per attending physicians.
Washington May 27. Within days the campaign heads for General Wood in West Virginia and Nebraska Hiram Johnson and Herbert Hoover will be summoned to testify before the Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures.
Paris May 27 Armenians have accepted an invitation from the Russian Bolsheviks to send delegates to Moscow according to information received by the French foreign office. Beer case Detroit May 27 five officers of the Co-Operative Beverage Company face bonds of 1000 dollars each after voluntary appearance before a United States Commissioner on charges of manufacturing beer containing more than one half per cent alcohol. Hearing set for June 12. Taylor County voters letter thanks supporters and pledges to justify their vote in general election. W. Merle Watkins requests support in the primary and general election. Wanted truck driver Imperial Ice Cream Co. 5-3t.
President Wilson vetoed the Republican peace measure saying such an accord with Germany would stain the gallantry and honor of the United States. He noted the treaty of Versailles contains important items rejected by the resolution and rejected a peace lacking essential war aims. The veto message was to be sent to Congress within days, with no clear signal on Versailles actions or reservations.
Twenty eight Fort Berthold Indians from Elbow Woods deposited twenty thousand dollars in treasury savings certificates. Each certificate costs eighty two dollars and pays one hundred dollars on January first, 1925. Certificates are issued in the buyers' names by the federal reserve bank. Major purchasers include Evan Flies Away Baker and Theodore Bird Boar among others. The report notes improving farming on Indian lands and credit for state guidance and war service history.
Public spirited citizens and charitable young women plan a campaign to raise at least 4000 dollars by public subscriptions and tag days to fund repairs and upkeep at the city hospital. The hospital, county care facility, has vital needs and no city funds for improvements, threatening its ability to continue serving sick and injured residents.
Lignite or brown coal from Texas and North Dakota and other western states likely to be used extensively as fuel if bureau of mines experiments to remove mineral moisture succeed. Initial tests set for New Salem North Carolina to begin at once with Congress funding of $109000.
The $440 million sundry civil appropriation bill, last of the regular supply measures, passed the senate and goes to conference. An amendment allows congress to decide government publication policy while continuing current publications to June 30, 1921. Other riders fund liquor control, pay for war workers’ rail fare home, extend the revolving fund use to 15 years, and sustain the federal employment service with $225,000. Memorial services postponed due to lack of quarters for the American Legion observances.
Notice of a Decoration committee meeting at the court house on Friday evening May 28 at 8 o clock. All members present are requested. Chairman H M Zinn signs the notice with VAT-21-ID designation.
Latest tallies in West Virginia from 33 counties and portions of 17 more show tight Republican contests for governor, with E F Morgan leading Montgomery and Grogsoup for the nomination. In the First District, Sutherland holds a growing edge over Wood for the Senate race while the GOP gubernatorial race remains extremely close. Only nine votes separate the Republican candidates for Congress as nine precincts remain unreported.
Conferees on the rivers and harbors appropriation bill failed to reach agreement and decided to report a disagreement to their respective houses. An understanding existed on general provisions but lump sum funding remained the obstacle with the House proposing 12 million dollars and the Senate 20 million.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday. Somewhat warmer temperatures are expected tonight in the eastern portion.
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