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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
3
In Mon ite police records a deputy fire officer named Pigniallo was released on bond after a contempt allegation. Details of interrogation remain unavailable and no further arrests were reported. The case centers on alleged conduct tied to a contempt charge with minimal disclosed information.
Disputed evictions of miners prompted actions by Lieutenant Rexroad and prosecutors after five days notice. Coal company lawyers plan circuit court filing for contempt of court over an injunction, with miners seeking support from AFL and potential federal appeal. Sessions referenced include judge Baker and Wheeling hearing schedules, while picketers face contempt charges and officials seek swift service of summons for union leaders.
Wendel mine turmoil widens as eight suspects are detained and six more sought following Billys confession linking arsons and violence at coal properties. State and county officers guard Graton courthouse while court terms resume with civil actions and the Oct term trials anticipated.
A Moose lodge special meeting appointed a committee to purchase or rent a home in Grafton WV for Mooseheart Extension Service. Mrs Minnie Hiller and five children will be the first WV family housed there, arriving within two weeks. W M Kerr heads WV work with A L Kesling R J Maloney and D A Litzinger on the local committee. Tennessee was the first city to receive the service earlier this year.
Washington orders the Virginian Railroad to reduce its coal rates to the West and central United States. The Interstate Commerce Commission says mines on the Virginian network deserve district rates matching Chesapeake and Ohio, amid debate over westward movement costs and long haul challenges. Commissioner Cox dissents. Beckley W Va notes an amended effective date for westbound rates from June 1 to June 25 to allow court review of Virginia challenges.
Clark Coal and Coke Company seeks an injunction in Harrison County circuit court to restrain the United Mine Workers of America from interfering with its open shop operations at the Eagle or Bix Four mine near Hebsah, alleging union activity intimidated non union workers. Exhibit photographs show large union crowds and a Fairmont Times piece quoted Van A’biltner. Hearing continued to allow union counsel to respond.
Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, told the American Iron and Steel Institute that business suffers from high taxes including income and inheritance levies. He warned that overreacting managers and postwar costs hinder activity, urged fair pricing, optimism, and a rebalanced, efficient steel industry with a broad gathering of leaders attending the meeting. Sir Esme Howard, the British ambassador, will join a dinner later.
Local notes list J Bartlett of Simpson and Clyde Post of Brydon as business visitors. Several residents travel to Buckhannon, Philadelphia area, and Atlantic City for funerals, family visits, or business. Meantime Harvey Leo ard McGrumphy is welcomed, and Meadland, Fairmont, and Baltimore connections appear among visitors and hosts.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A. considers multiple overtures including tobacco bans for divinity students and a new complaint against the New York Presbytery over Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick. Appointments to key committees are announced, with Finney Mudge and W O Thompson named to leadership roles.
A May lesson outlines growth in grace through outward peace and active building up of the church. It highlights Peter’s tours among the saints and two great miracles, the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Dorcas, showing how the gospel’s power increases with faithful effort.
A brief Cordial note quotes Henry Churchill King asserting that in God’s plan human dignity and labor remain central regardless of the method by which one works, emphasizing that divine purpose transcends occupational approaches.
The excerpt compares different energies and poses a quirky question about using a radiator brush to clean a coil bed spring. It hints at seeking a method that reaches tight spaces and contrasts north south perspectives without a clear conclusion.
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