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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
1
The Lincolnites rejected backing W E Glasscock and denounced Senator Elkins influence over the slate. Scherr withdraws, boosting Glasscock with party leaders planning a push as Wheeling editors switch to Glasscock. Campaigns vow harmony, while Swisher allies face internal strife and Canawha politics heat up.
Chicago reports James Hogan once jailed for violating a U S court injunction critiques Taft for enforcing injunctions and credits Taft with upholding workers rights in the Ann Arbor case while noting Roosevelt’s coal strike and Gompers. Hogan also critiques Bryan after 1896 defeat and accuses him of expelling anti-in junction opponents and courting trust influence.
Madison, Wis September 24 The administration of President Roosevelt and the National Republican platform are endorsed in the Republican convention platform. The document supports direct election of U S senators, railway valuation for rates, campaign contribution publicity, and restraint of primary expenditures through disclosure.
At a religious gathering in a large Blackfork tent a meteor or ball of fire dropped through the canvas causing a panic among several hundred attendees. No serious injuries were reported though many believed the occurrence to be a spiritual sign from above. Later on Washington Street Miss Cora Plum and friends hosted a surprise birthday gathering with games and a hearty meal, thanked by the guests.
A special council session last night voted to sustain charges against Patrolman A Love of the city police. Witnesses testified to intoxicated on-duty appearances. Love and his witnesses denied intoxication. Mayor Kenny presided, council members present voted to suspend him, with Shaw abstaining. Love is relieved of his force duties.
Many Taft and Sherman portraits remain at the Republican headquarters with hundreds already distributed to visitors. Call or visit soon to obtain larger engravings of the next president and vice president and place them in Republican homes for study by youths and emulation of their character.
The Sentinel reports a circulating rumor that Mr George W Pollock assistant postmaster at Grafton married a Miss Cunningham of Moorefield. Details of the ceremony were not learned but friends in Grafton extend congratulations as crowds flocked to the Jolliffe store opening amid elaborate fall fashions.
A local cleaning business promotes thorough home steam cleaning and dye work with a promise of guaranteed satisfaction. The message emphasizes cleaning, dyeing, and customer satisfaction.
Chicago September 24 It was learned on excellent authority that total contributions to this year’s campaign fund received by the Republican National Committee by closing Saturday were within $300 000. The same source said in the last sixteen presidential campaigns the committee contributions never hit 1 000 000 indicating this year’s total is well below that level.
The Sentinel is praised by West Side residents for promoting a new brick walk from Main Street to the county bridge along St Marys street. Citizens urge city council to fund or authorize immediate construction, noting the current unsafe, obstructive path forces pedestrians to walk in the street. Local leaders advocate quick action by street committee to direct the street commissioner to complete the work.
This morning George H Workman proprietor of the Palace Cafe Latrobe street received a line of fish on display in front of his place drawing many observers. The large blue fish, three feet long and allied to the tunny, puzzled onlookers who misidentified it. It is a tropical variety with four brown stripes on its sides. Also included were several flounders in the shipment received this morning.
Mrs J R Morgan and daughter Miss Bertha Cleo and Dertha with Mrs Anna Heflin and children and Messrs Clark and Charles Morgan attend a Morgan reunion at Fairmont today. The street fair is at Traction Park with Morgans present and many others. A great time is noted. Fall millinery opening at Florence Poe Co. on Thursday and Friday evenings urged for all city ladies.
Morgantown WV Sept 24 Hon W E Glasscock appears to accept the Republican state committee nomination for governor though factional splits linger. He seeks a united party and vows a vigorous campaign. Wilmington Del Sept 24 Baltimore & Ohio bridge over the Susquehanna at Perryville Md collapsed under an eastbound freight. Engineer and fireman drowned. 21 cars, recovery efforts underway. trains rerouted via Pennsylvania Co tracks to minimize delay.
Mayor Kenny presided as Chief Cole handled a city court tally of three drunks picked up after long hours at Grafton bars. Each offender received the usual one dollar fine and a coat. Harter Arnold of Knottsville, Red Goff recently fined, and Phil Dishart a Clarksburg glassworker faced penalties as they were hauled in after drinking amid the dreary county mood.
Republican campaign opening in Taylor County Saturday night promises an entertaining and instructional meeting. Senators Barbour and Reed, Congressman Sturgiss, and Roosevelt policies will be discussed with music by Vincent's band.
Prominent New York figure Charles A. Moore vows to carry a Winchester in his auto to shoot back if constables fire on him. Moore, head of the American Tariff League, protests a Westchester county stopping incident involving his son Eugene and John Green of the National Biscuit Company, where a constable fired near young Moore and used threatening language.
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