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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1927

Page

4

Grafton Daily Sentinel Publication Details and Pricing

The Grafton Daily Sentinel announces weekday publication by The Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company in Grafton West Virginia. It lists publisher Howard H Holt, office addresses, phone numbers, and subscription rates including daily, monthly, and yearly options for mail and carrier delivery with fees and deadlines. It also notes Associated Press affiliation and submission guidelines for letters and classifieds.

Grafton Daily Sentinel Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Grafton W. VA Howard H. Holt Latrobe Grafton Printing Co

For Christ Wy OJ Bible Thought And Prayer

The text presents a church note reflecting on winter weather and a legal summary of the Lilliendahl Beach murder verdict, discussing manslaughter and possible willful murder in a New Jersey case, followed by remarks on U S Mexico relations and diplomatic goodwill fostered by Ambassador Morrow, Will Rogers, and Lindbergh. The writing blends prayer fragments with commentary on trials and cross border ties.

Lilliendahl-Beach New Jersey Taramour

Pugilism Wealth Clash and Chicago Food Costs

An obscure note suggests Tex Rickard may fund a training school to curb pro boxers reckless finances as the sport wanes. A second piece estimates Chicago’s annual food bill at 654 million dollars, about 13 cents per meal per person, rising with income drops and larger families.

Tex Rickard New York Rickyard Chicago

Christmas Tragedy Warns on School Entertainment Schemes

State Fire Marshal C W Nolte urges caution in planning holiday events in school houses after the Babbs Switch Oklahoma disaster that killed 36 and left injuries in 0. He notes the Babbs Switch building was a small one story frame structure with two doors, one blocked by a built in seat bin, and seven windows.

Babbs Switch Oklahoma C. W. Nolte West Virginia

Christmas tree fire tragedy described in crowded hall

An unsafe Christmas tree toppled during a 150 person gathering igniting decorations and a nearby kerosene lamp. In the ensuing stampede and blocked exit two minutes after the incident, the building became a charnel house with near total loss of life.

Santa Claus

Urge Hughes for Chairman at Republican Convention

Washington, Dec. 8. Charles Evans Hughes is under consideration by the Republican National Committee for temporary chairman of the party convention in Kansas City starting June 12. Hughes said he would not seek the presidential nomination. A final selection is not immediate, with a decision expected in the next month or six weeks. The arrangements committee unanimously favors Hughes, though there is doubt he would accept delivering the keynote address.

Wasington Charles Evans Hughes Republican National Committee Kansas City Hughes

Keyser Lawyer Named As Assistant To Lee

W B Neflin of Keyser was named assistant attorney general by Attorney General H B Lee. He currently serves as assistant to the U S district attorney in the Northern West Virginia district and will start January 1. He replaces J Luther Wolfe of Ripley who resigned ten days earlier.

Charleston W. B. Neflin Keyser H. B. Lee United States District Attorney West Virginia J. Luther Wolfe Ripley

Great Washington figures draw eye on male looks and power

The piece critiques Washington’s social climbers and political grandees, noting many appear grand but often prove mediocre upon investigation. It highlights Theodore Burton of Ohio as an exceptional exception and describes his career, appearance, and public perception, with context on 1920s politics and state of Congress. It also references a divorce suit involving Glen E. Denton and Delia A. Denton, with court actions and publication notice in Grafton Daily Sentinel.

Alexander Heddore E Burton Theodore HB. Burton Ohio Burton Capitol Building Calvin Coolidge Gene Bue Gus Epublicans Democrats United States Theodore Burton Congress Glen E. Denton PIC Delia A. Denton Fergoing Grafton Daily Sentinel Frank M. Hollis I B. Wyckoft

Self defense plea in widow's murder case in Ohio

Velma West, 21, pleaded not guilty in Painesville to slaying her husband Edward West with a hammer during a quarrel in Perry Ohio. She said the action occurred after he objected to her attending a Cleveland bridge party. Funeral plans for Edward were announced.

Painesville Ohio Velma West Edward West West

Lindbergh Plans Second Hop to Mexico City Flight

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, America's aerial ambassador, plans a Washington to Mexico City flight adding 2000 miles to the Spirit of St. Louis itinerary. He will decide after inspecting conditions and may avoid a Gulf crossing, with the engine's condition awaiting final check. A Cunard liner Franconia struck water head, damaging its stern in Liverpool.

Washington America Charles A. Lindbergh Mexico City Calles Mexico Lindbergh Gulf of Mexico Gulf

Notice to J W Brown and partners in Taylor County suit

Court orders the Commissioner in Chancery to take an accounting of real estate owned by George W Haislip and Ada G Haislip, report liens and priorities, and determine if rents will cover debts. hearing set December 14 1927 at Taylor County Bank Building Gratton W Va. Attorney notices follow for lienholders with deadline December 14 1927.

J. W.brown George W. Halslip Ada.g. Halslip J. Leo Evans Real Estate and Improvement Company of Baltimore City William M. Kennedy William J. Dudley Troes F.a.hertzog Taylor County West Virginia George W. Haislip Ada G. Haislip Anid Taylor County Bank Gratton W. Va James C. Holt William P. Samples Geo. W. Haislip Ada G. Tuislip Circuit Court Ada G. Hale Ada. G. Halslip Jleas Taylor County, Bank Grafton Rand Chancers

Lake Cargo Hearings Resume at Capital on Coal Rates

Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission resumed in Washington on lake cargo coal rates. George W Oliver of Pittsburgh and Ohio producer testified after being cross examined on evidence from Minneapolis. Ralph J. Baker of Connellsville coal interests urged lowering the differential against Connellsville coal and analyzed ten mile railroad earnings in coal traffic to prove capacity to meet requirements.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Minneapolis George W Oliver Pittsburgh Ohio Ralph J. Baker Connellsville Baker

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