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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
1
Indianapolis officials of the United Mine Workers confirm the strike call remains in effect starting Friday midnight after two hours of discussion. The conference did not propose nullifying the cessation of work and President Wilson’s stance against industrial war had no defender there.
In Fairmont on October 2 1918 Mr C H Jenkins president of the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association released a statement regarding the miners strike planned for November 1 1919 He notes a wartime contract signed December 17 1918 with the United Mine Workers Union continues in force through April 1920 and has been approved by the United States Fuel Administration He states no formal strike notice has been given to the Association nor has any wage or hour demand been presented by miners, asserting no cause for a strike exists and no disruption is planned
All day Thursday October 30 sale held at Bush Store Room corner of St John and Main Streets by the Ladies of Andres M E Church.
Executive mining leaders in Northern West Virginia review Wilson's request to keep coal flowing. President Jenkins notes operators plan November mining with contractors to meet patriotic duty and avoid supply disruption. Senate defeats Moses peace treaty amendment as unions prepare for key meeting tonight.
Prohibition enforcement act becomes effective for wartime liquor ban as the internal revenue service and Department of Justice coordinate prosecutions from evidence collected by tax agents. Also advertised: purebred short-horn bull calf six months old and twelve young pigs for sale from Carriesblood, Grafton, West Virginia.
Washington October 29 Director General Hines has not reached a decision on the wage demands of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Officials of the railroad administration and President Lee and union strike committees discussed how the board recommendations would work in practice. Hines hopes to make an award in the near future.
A morning fire of unknown origin in Cleveland causes about 100000 dollars in damage to the Astory Awning Company destroying awning valued at 60000 dollars several autos and a two story frame building three fire crews save nearby homes. Gas shut off at Grafton power plant at 9:00 am Thursday for about one hour disrupting electric and streetcar service. T I Lanham Trustee.
Herbert Hoover testified that the sugar equalization board will soon suggest rationing sugar for candy, soft drinks and similar products. The move arises as sugar prices have risen, affecting households and manufacturers alike.
Nation faces grave peril as United Mine Workers weigh a six hour day five day week and 60 percent wage raise on the brink of a threatened November 1 strike. Officials meet in Indianapolis with government and public opposition looming. Federal officials at the White House discuss settlement possibilities as Charleston West Virginia warns of statewide mine closures affecting 400,000 miners and 4.4 million tons monthly output.
Police announce a radical plot to spread terror with further bombings next spring after arresting five men and a woman. They seized high explosives, bombs, pistols, ammunition, and anarchistic literature from the group tied to attacks in over 100 cities. One suspect linked to a June mayoral home bombing.
A tram barge named Homer Warren of Toronto was lost with all aboard near Lake Ontario as daybreak arrived. Debris covered the shore and life preservers bore the vessel name, confirming total loss of crew of eight. Berlin reports an anti Bolshevik communiqué from General Yudenitch dated October 27 says Petrograd attack failed and retreat along the front.
Ottawa October 29 report says all contracts for sugar shipments to the United States were cancelled by the Canadian trade commission and no licenses for export will be issued. Export at border points, previously allowed, has been stopped.
In Pittsburgh on Oct 29 delegates from railway shopmen nations wide consider presenting an ultimatum over wage increases for craftsmen and helpers to the railway employees department in Washington. A committee drafting the ultimatum was to report back by day’s end.
Testimony at the Camp Sherman construction inquiry in Columbus details alleged inefficiency mismanagement extravagance and possible graft. The hearings opened amid claims of corruption tied to the MP Sherman project. A separate local notice notes a church rummage sale held by Andrews M. B. Church Ladies Aid Society on Wednesday in the former Bush Meat Market room at St John and Main.
Twenty men are trapped in Mine No 2 of the Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal company as a fire damages the mine when an electric fan overheated. Rescue efforts are underway with no explosion reported. Meanwhile, Alliance reports eighteen men entombed at the Y O coal mine in New Amsterdam forty miles away, in danger from the fire with limited details available.
Columbus dispatch reports an estate mine rescue car leaving the city by special train after noon today bound for New Amsterdam. Eighteen miners are reported entombed in a mine on fire. The train has a clear right of way and should reach New Amsterdam about five this evening.
Washington Oct 29 Representatives of labor and capital will participate unofficially in the international labor conference which opened today Secretary Wilson of the labor department called the conference to order and will be made president
The clerk FRANK BENNETT announces a dues payment day all members may pay on the single date October 0th. The notice states the speaker will be in the office all day for convenience due to irregular hours. The abbreviation W. O. W. identifies the Wood Men of the World.
Charles Albright, manager of the Shoe Repairing Department, will relocate to Kingwood West Virginia effective November first, severing ties with the firm. The company will discontinue the department to focus on its shoe business and thanks Grafton and Taylor County residents for loyal patronage.
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