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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
1
Belgrade reports Jugo-Slav military circles fear war with Italy could divert the Adriatic crisis, while Paris tones down peace prospects as d Annunzio’s aims widen beyond Fiume and a broader international clash seems possible.
In New York on October 1 a broad lockout and strike shut down 250 printing plants employing about 10,000 workers. The move, ordered by the Printers' League Section and backed by the International Printing Pressmen and Typographical Union, fueled a power struggle with outlaw local unions as the labor fight intensified.
A notice seeks six to eight men to work on a concrete bridge one mile from Fetterman on Pengrytown Pike at Keener's Lane. The ad calls for laborers to assist in construction, with location details and scope implied.
In Waukegan Michigan a clash erupted as about 2000 steel strikers confronted 300 police and deputies after a deputy lost control of his car. Shouts of kill him rang out as stones and bricks flew. officers escaped unharmed though several were bruised. The mob jeered and threatened to burn the deputy’s house.
Reports from a steamship near Sandy Hook confirm the Belgian king and queen aboard the George Washington arriving offshore. Hoboken port officials say the liner will not dock before tomorrow morning.
a long list of assigned district superintendents and church appointments across the e conference noting names such as J B Workman G J Smith W Scott and W W Smith with stations from Buckhannon Bridgeport Clarksburg and Weston to multiple chapels and churches including Enterprise Haymond and Shinnston.
Pittsburgh area steel companies reported improved conditions amid ongoing strikes on October 1. Day shifts operated with no major incidents while pickets remained active. Washington commentary argued the open shop boosts production and prosperity, while steel workers national committee is blamed for seeking control rather than higher pay or improved conditions.
Retired head of former President Roosevelt circle, General Charles-Lawrence Cooper, died at his Worthing home near Columbus after a long illness. He was seventy four.
Washington dispatch notes that Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium conclude a tour of nineteen cities and plan to arrive in Washington October 24 to be hosted by President and Mrs. Wilson at the White House.
In Cincinnati on Oct 1 fair weather promised for the first game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds at Redland Field. Forecasts from local forecasters suggested no rain would interfere. Umpires assigned Rigler home plate Evans first base Quigley second Netlin third Netlin tomorrow Evans behind home plate.
Forecast indicates showers are probable tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Humid air and a chance of isolated storms noted in regional forecast from meteorological service. Residents urged to carry rain gear and monitor updated advisories.
Public notice states the store will be closed all day Saturday until 6 p.m. Customers are advised to call before visiting or wait until opening time. The note includes a stray line of unclear numbers and text.
Attorney General Palmer may pursue the Democratic presidential nomination if President Wilson does not seek a third term. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Blakeslee, discussing party politics, says Palmer would resign as national committeeman and lead a united, forceful Pennsylvania campaign.
Washington reports United States foreign trade rose to ten and a half billion dollars in the year ending August, with a trade surplus of 4.182 billion. Commerce Department figures show imports and exports up by over one and a half billion from last year. The favorable balance exceeds one billion dollars, marking a robust expansion in international commerce.
In Glasgow on Oct 1 Robert Smilie, a labor leader and sponsor of the direct action movement, predicted that about fifty percent of Britain’s workers will be idle within a week as mines steel works shipyards and all factories are expected to shut down.
Four Columbus baking firms, Columbus Bread Company Breneman Baking Reynolds Baking and Occident Baking, pleaded guilty to violating the Valentine anti trust law by fixing bread prices. They were fined 1000 dollars plus costs and a 50 dollar daily penalty until prices were restored. Judge Duncan ordered bread to 12 cents for small loaves and 12 cents for large loaves at retailers, while consumers paid 10 and 15 cents. Indictments against company officials were to be nolled.
Three children died in a house fire at the Grafs Coal Company's settlement near Tunnelton, Saltsburg, Pa. The blaze destroyed three houses after the children were put to bed and the fire was found while parents visited neighbors.
The national first aid and mine rescue meeting at Forbes Field, hosted by the U S Bureau of Mines the American Red Cross the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and the National Safety Council, concluded today after opening yesterday.
London October 1 William C Adamson chairman of the Labor Party in Parliament and leader of the opposition telegraphed Prime Minister Lloyd George urging that Parliament be summoned immediately.
J L Heizer chief clerk in the West Virginia Mines Department and Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias testified before Major Tom B Davis investigating industrial conditions in Boone Logan and Kanawha counties Heizer said he was held up at gunpoint and attacked while traveling through the region The testimony linked to late September railroad strike activity and Knights of Pythias business in London and England with fragmented references to the broader context of labor unrest.
Property listing from Pru dential Indurance Co offers a house for rent located in the Gratton Banking and Trust Company Building area. Contact the office for details and application procedures at the stated building precinct.
Boris Bakhmetess, the Russian ambassador, told the State Department that General Rozhemoff, the senior Russian commander in Siberia, apologized to Major General Graves commanding American forces at Iman on September 5. The incident involved Cossacks arresting an American officer and flogging a enlisted man. Rozhemoff promised to seek punishment for the troops responsible.
A mob riot last Sunday in Omaha resulted in the lynching of a black man accused of assaulting a white girl. Fifty men and boys were arrested, including twelve year old Sol Francis, for murder, inciting to riot, or assault with intent to murder, and willful destruction of property. The mayor was dragged through the streets with a rope around his neck and the county courthouse suffered fire damage.
London Oct 1 delegates of the transport federation considered whether the 32 000 workers they represent would strike in sympathy with the striking railroad men. A noon company report noted continued improvement in actual conditions despite the dispute.
Copenhagen October 1 The breaking of Bolshevik lines at Bulata by Finnish General Allakovitch troopers is reported by Nova Rossiya from Helsingfors. Whole divisions of Bolsheviks are said to have surrendered in this dispatch.
Reverend Hamrick was brought to Grafton City Hospital for an X ray and treatment after falling about fifteen feet from an apple tree. A broken limb occurred where he stood and he landed on his thigh. Hoddy Hoffman and Dr Chenoweth accompanied him. He remains in serious condition but hopes arise for a recovery and return to his home and churches.
Buffalo labor dispute report says four hundred thousand miners in the central bituminous field pressed for a sixty per cent wage rise during a joint conference with operators. The group planned days of debate and committee review before a test vote on a possible November first strike.
A lava flow from Mauna Loa’s thirteen thousand foot crater advances toward the sea on Hawaii Island. Observers report a wide stream up to eight hundred feet to one mile across and thirty miles long, overtopping the crater last Monday night and reaching the ocean yesterday morning. The eruption continues with dramatic lava discharge.
Washington October 1 Judge Elbert H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corporation told the Senate committee investigating the steel strike that there is no basic industry in the world paying larger wages than his company. He warned that unions control industries lead to decay and reduced production.
Dr Adrian Kerrman a surgeon major in the First Illinois Reserve Militia was found dead in his burning Englewood home. He was beaten and strangled with burns on the flesh, deeds scattered, and letters showing oil stock repayments found among papers. Five people were arrested amid a theory of motive tied to money.
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