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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
4
An opinion piece argues long lasting construction can lower depreciation costs for a future museum like the Smithsonian. It traces the institution’s founding through the Percy lineage and funds, noting how durable, well designed housing can preserve value and reduce operating losses over decades.
An archival column notes football’s rise in public passion with crowds of 30000 at major venues and 70000 in Urbana. It observes colleges fostered the spectacle, shifting from alumni crowds to a mass audience, and contemplates the social and institutional implications of modern football.
Building material makers plan to invest about 8 million dollars next year in a national movement for pattern two dwelling houses. Demonstration homes will be shown in 28 cities to illustrate good construction and proper standards for home building.
General Mason Patrick, head of the Army Air Service, endorses Colonel Mitchell’s claim that defense must prioritize mobile air forces over stationary defenses. He argues air power will dominate future warfare and that aviation will become central to American trade and transport as the air era begins.
Coroner's jury investigating the killing of Frank Spavart of Coffman will reconvene at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Squire Leach's office. The body was moved from Bartlett Funeral Parlors for burial at Bluemont Cemetery after viewing the remains. Spavart was found dead in his cabin and was transported to the city for burial and investigation. An arrest in the case had been reported.
President receives a letter from John L. Lewis of the miners union asking the federal government for its view on why some bituminous mining firms failed to honor a wage agreement. The President considers the matter closely tied to the anthracite situation and a delay in replying is deemed necessary.
A. G. Carter, chairman of the Texas Technical College board, rejects Governor Miriam A. Ferguson's Monday request for his resignation. In a formal letter and public statement issued here, he denies all charges and claims the Fergusons seek to divert attention from highway disclosures.
Secretary Davis outlines progress in improving employer worker relations and reducing unemployment. He cites overproduction, industry scale and the need for continued reforms, including immigration control, pensions, and building a new Labor Department facility.
Charleston W Va Dec 1 The state supreme court reversed a Preston county justice of the peace conviction for violating prohibition laws ruling the search warrant outside the district was invalid and evidence seized at Hines bill must be excluded. The ruling also notes new trial for Louis Howerton in a Mercer county murder case due to absence at jury instruction. The court dismissed the Roane county case against the United Fuel Gas Company over oil and gas rights on a Roane county tract due to a deed reference error.
At Downing Street Secretary Chamberlain presented the allied interpretation of article XIII of the League covenant, acknowledging Germany's disarmed status and paving the way for its entry. Movie cameras captured the historic moment as signatories pledged to uphold their obligations, and foreign delegates rolled by in limousines amid a cheerful crowd.
Promiled speculative buying from Chicago and other U S centers boosted wheat prices in Winnipeg. Early dealings showed advances of two to 533 cents with May in the strongest position. The coarse grains also rose.
Fragmentary line asserts several makes of Zoad adding machines perform well with notes and subtracting capabilities. It hints at a belief that personal identity matters more than what one believes, referencing a detective figure.
New York article notes Theodore N. Vail Memorial Fund awards 1924 honors with a gold medal and cash prizes totaling 1100 to four telephone company workers. Anna Lennan praised for staying at her post during a March flood, aiding families and coordinating calls. Lloyd Atkins, Hubert Harris, and Aileen Smith receive silver medals for rescue work, fire prevention, and warning police of a robbery in progress.
Jack D. Oliver arrested in Grafton Saturday night charged with stealing an automobile from Ada Wolfe of Elkins. He was taken back to Elkins by state police for trial after waiving a hearing. Oliver confessed to trying to sell the machine to a dealer before leaving Grafton. He is held for the next circuit court grand jury as he cannot make bond.
Police traced a vehicle theft to Grafton after the owner left the car parked near a film showing. Hewis admitted bringing the machine to Grafton early Saturday morning then drove to Bridgeport and back. He was arrested around 10 pm after an all day state and city police search. He refused to disclose his whereabouts.
Reports from Peking describe heavy fighting around Tsinanfu five miles from the city as Chang Tsu Lin’s forces push invaders from Henan. A Mukden telegram notes southern pressure by General Kuo Sung-Lien, while Feng Yu-Hsiang urges restraint and supports Tuan Chi-Jui, signaling political upheaval.
Paris reports finance minister Louis Loucher outlined ideas in Briand’s cabinet to restore France’s finances. A capital levy of ten percent, payable in thirty annuities, would fund a sinking fund and repay short term debts, with borrowing of eight to nine billion francs likely. Temporary debt funding talks to be resumed with Britain and the United States as Briand seeks swift action.
Fire at a boarding house owned by the Tygarts Valley Glass Co. trapped a child but a quick action by the household dishwasher saved the youngster. The blaze spread rapidly through the structure, and neighbors aided in evacuation as firefighters arrived to control the flames. The incident underscores the dangers of multiunit dwellings and the critical role of attentive staff in emergencies.
A Beaumont boarding house owned by the Tyarts Valley Glass Company burned last night, causing about 5000 in damage. Fireman Jol Ristin, leaping through a falling roof, rescued three year old Charles Edward Smaltz from a bedroom, suffering minor burns. The house, a wartime hotel for factory workers, was left deserted by older children and roommates who fled as flames spread. Fire crews struggled against the blaze as spectators lined the highways and railroad track nearby.
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