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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
1
Mayor Hylan warns Police Commissioner Enright that underworld interests are marshaling forces to attack the police and city administration. He says gamblers and disorderly houses fund and recruit high‑standing leaders to restore indecency, vice, and gambling, signaling a threat to reform in New York City.
Williamson West Virginia April 7 Charges that W H T Varney vice president of the Day and Night Bank swindled Dr A G Rutherford of Welch out of 30000 by giving forged bank stock as security on a loan were filed during the bank's closure and investigation. Rutherford and Deputy Sheriff Harry Chaffin sought Varney who is believed to be in Kentucky with further action undecided. The forged stock was allegedly used as security for a January loan.
Pittsburgh April 7 A further robbery charge was brought against Joseph Kelly of Albany New York who had just been cleared yesterday of involvement in the Sands family hold up of banker Lawrence Enda. Police at Allegheny County Workhouse verified he was in prison at that time. The latest accusation covers a street holdup for thirty dollars.
Boston reports the death of B. Patton, golf editor of the Boston Herald and a noted amateur golfer, who fell from his apartment window three hours earlier today at a city hospital.
Local window display promotes new Easter footwear and footwear novelties at moderate prices. Shoe Store invites shoppers to view colorful offerings and seasonal styles.
Steubenville Ohio authorities blame frelugs tied to Gerald Chapman for the Stanton Motor Company Garage blaze that leveled the building and 30 autos with an estimated 200000 loss. Owners Snyder and Bourne testified Chapman’s involvement tied to earlier car thefts and Chapman’s Hartford trial testimony. Fire began after midnight, burned through the building, threatening nearby homes during a four hour fight.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen contributed 33 dollars to the American Legion Endowment Fund. The fund, a perpetual trust, will use income for rehabilitation of disabled veterans and care of orphaned children of ex service members, with oversight by a designated agency if the Legion dissolves.
Department of Labor reports on retail food costs in 20 cities for the month ending March 15. Thirteen cities show a drop led by Fall River Portland and Providence at 3 percent, and Boston Bridgeport New Haven and Scranton at 2 percent. Six cities rise with Cleveland Detroit Peoria and Buffalo Milwaukee noting 1 percent gains.
South Bend Indiana April 7 Former minister Wilson W. Culp thirty seven, father of ten, eloped last February with his sister in law Mrs Cleo Culp of Nappane Indiana. He returned Sunday night and was hidden by his wife who promised he could not be arrested. Probation official says Culp will not be prosecuted if he supports his wife and children.
A list of donations to the American Legion Fund quota in Taylor County is compiled and updated daily. Entries include American Legion Post 279 100.00 and Rotary Club 50.00, plus auxiliary and other unit gifts as the drive progresses.
The cabinet finalized the capital levy plan this morning, choosing a forced loan approach. M DeMoinse, the minister of finance, will present the proposal to the chamber of deputies this afternoon.
Shoppers flock to Miller's Shoe Store for the new Blonde Satin Pumps debuting this week. The elegant style features a satin finish and modern heel, drawing attention from local customers and fashion watchers alike.
Hal Donahey 17, son of Ohio Governor Vic Donahey, drove from New Philadelphia to Columbus. In Zanesville he met a couple who invited a girl for a ride. they traveled to Linesville and back, then he returned home alone. A missing girl, Lillian Vogel 15, was reported from Zanesville. she reportedly told her mother she was going to Florida, though Hal claims he knows nothing about her after leaving her in Zanesville.
Thirty one former Cincinnati police and rural dry agents admitted guilt to federal grand jury liquor graft charges. Six had pleaded guilty previously. Judge Smith Hinck presided as hearings opened for the remaining fifty five officers who had not yet changed pleas. Federal authorities alleged a graft ring where officers took protection money from bootleggers and narcotics peddlers.
Judge Decatur H. Rodgers, appointed yesterday by Governor, resigned his prior post and assumed duties as judge of the district after the opening of the term. An informal reception was held by acquaintances as he began his duties in Martinsburg West Virginia.
A Graf ton Chamber of Commerce banquet showcased ongoing reforms and upcoming civic projects. Vice President Heironimus praised quiet yet steady work since last summer reorganization, noting a modernized fire truck purchase and plans for fully lit Main Street.
Miller showcases new Easter footwear in a bright window display inviting customers to view before purchase. The ad emphasizes stylish options for the season and encourages shoppers to visit the store to try on the latest arrivals.
Police recovered millions in yearly business from a Chicago liquor and vice syndicate raid on its headquarters. Eight alleged subordinates were arrested including John Patton former mayor of Burnham. Seized items included thousands in checks and an elaborate accounting system listing over 200 prominent Chicagoans and hotel connections.
Morgantown coal firms warn operation impossible under Jacksonville wage scale as 3,000 workers face shutdown while 125 nonunion mines in Northern West Virginia load coal. Eleven union mines remain active as United Mine Workers speeches highlight wage conflicts and miner turnout.
West Virginia forecast shows a fall night with cooler temperatures followed by a warmer night. The outlook calls for calmer conditions and increasing warmth into Wednesday, as high and low temperatures trend upward.
Jack Pitman a 16 year old from 138 East Main Street tuned in to WBBM Chicago Mercantile Co. station and entered a telegram contest for Paradise Hats. His mother Mrs. W. L. Pitman won one hat amid thousands of entries, with future contests planned and more hats to be awarded.
Six prisoners serving time for various offenses left the Taylor County jail under guard to begin road work. They were taken to Park Road to open ditches fill mud holes and nap rock as the first tasks in a planned program. The project will take several days with daily returns to the job until completion, followed by more repair work on other badly in need sections of the county.
Washington April 7 District Attorney A Gordon announced he would soon place before a grand jury the case of the National Disabled Soldiers League. The post office department has issued a fraud order against the organization which was the subject of congressional inquiry at the last session of congress.
Fire from a detective flue swept Matewan West Virginia early today destroying six buildings in a main business block and damaging two others. Preliminary estimates place property loss at about 175000 with one infant Marmoi Brown five months old killed.
The Earl of Balfour arrived in Nazareth Palestine to dedicate a Hebrew University and visit Jewish settlements Nahalal Falfouria and Balfouria. He received a grand Jewish welcome including bread and salt under a canopy, honoring the author of the Balfour Declaration.
Merle Watkins prosecuting attorney of Taylor county was appointed by Governor Gore as a delegate to the 24th National Roads convention to be held in Houston Texas from April 21 to 25. Watkins said he expects to attend unless business conditions prevent.
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