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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1928
Page
7
Gotham production Hellship Bronson headlines an action packed film at the Opera House. The story centers on Cap Fia Bronson a grim villain and his brutal crew with battles at sea and a violent chase scene aboard the Black, promising thrills and suspense for theatergoers.
In a Warner Bros picturization of a popular novel, Dr. Davis and wife May endure jealousy and deception as May joins perfume maker Beranger de Brie after a quarrel. Davis confronts the rival, while May schemes to even the score. The chapter unfolds with Ed recounting his movements to May, who struggles to believe him.
In a nautical drama bold with adventure Tin abducts Mary Younger for sport on a long voyage. Noah Beery and Mrs. Wallace Reid deliver fat, brilliant career highlights as a ship swarms with roughs and adventurers. Reed Howes, Helen Foster, and a sparkling supporting cast elevate the film under Joseph Henaberg’s commendable direction.
Corinne Griffith shines in Miriam a girl of easy virtue and a heart of gold in The But Don’t Pick a Fight Now open at the Strand Theatre next Monday through Wednesday. The feature, directed by William A Seiter, showcases gradual character growth with Griffith’s emotional depth and refined comedy, following a Broadway stage role that won acclaim years ago.
A flood at the Campana mine swamped shafts linked to Cerro Paseo Copper. Twelve men and a foreman were entombed but rescued after hours of digging. Pumps were used as multiple galleries fed by the surrounding pits to keep water out.
Police chief recounts incident as Adam Soderberg's car is hailed by four men with flashlights signaling a halt he ignores them. Soderberg not injured but suspects a planned holdup. Earlier, bombers damaged Chicago Heights Star plant where Scanlon worked. Editor King Williams cannot link the slaying to his own troubles. Chicago teachers miss a payday amid funding woes and patriotic pronouncements.
AP reports on a new secret communication code that sounds like gibberish when spoken into a telephone transmitter. The demo shows a model from the Allegheny Mountain Telephone Co and a device from Ohio State Univ that measures audience applause.
Scranton authorities seek extradition of a suspect tied to a Jersey City slaying. The man waived extradition after fleeing to Buffalo and Detroit. body of Quink remains unfound. Police describe him as potentially subnormal mentally, yet capable of rational conversation.
Fragments allege Carnegie Steel and Bethlehem Steel and related companies infringed patents for six years. Plaintiffs claim Rathle hem gained control of patents after Carnegie began Homestead mills to manufacture gray bar and arranged sales through American Bridge Company. United States Steel Corporation is charged with directing acts of the other defendants while notices of infringement were ignored.
Influenza outbreaks across Califormia towns Des Moines and Council Bluffs prompt officials to consider shutting seats in towns and cities where illness is severe. Dr Henry Albert reports Des Moines with four thousand current flu cases as schools in Santa Ana and Azusa reopen after closures. Charles Carpenter notes over five hundred Agapa students ill while many districts struggle with rising illnesses and policy debates on school closures.
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