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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1927

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Berger to be arraigned in Shook's court

Cincinnati dispatch reports John S. Berger the expositor and supposed millionaire rioter in Los Angeles faced a postponed arraignment in Judge Ches ter R. Shook's court. Berger demanded a permanent stay and retraction from Prosecutor Taft, threatening damages suits. Supreme Court denied Remus request.

Berger Shook Cincinnati John S. Berger Los Angeles George Remus Chester R. Shook Remus Charles P.igeot C. H Ifs Wiston Judge Shook Taft Columbus Marshall Mathias Day State Supreme Court Charles P. Taft, II Pleal Court of Supreme Court Atorney Samuel Potynick Vernon R. Chumley John Franklin Shaw George Klug Ruth Remus Miss Remus Franklin L. Dodge, Jr Miss Grace Camp

Lindbergh Weather Check Delays Washington to Mexico City Hop

Washington, Dec. 12. An weather map showing unfavorable pressure areas over the southern states and Mexico dampened Lindbergh’s plan for a non stop flight within a day or two. He will wait a week or ten days for weather to permit, while gathering data from Bolling Field and army pilots. He also tested the navy flying boats and inspected an amphibian plane for the trip. Continuous updates noted as the page six continuation.

Washington Mexico Charles A. Lindbergh Mexico City Lindbergh Bolling Field Harvey S. Burwell Bolling Felt Aarsistant Davison War Department Navy

Stores Stay Open Late Through Christmas Shopping Rush

Disbursement under $200000 today reaches Graf ton Fairmont Clarksburg and Monongah division with another payout planned around the 21st or 22nd. Local merchants will keep stores open evenings to aid shoppers as buying improves daily and cold weather boosts Christmas sales.

Grafton Fairmont Clarksburg Monongah

Husband Ginger Held On First Degree Murder Charge

Oklahoma City reports that a man named Ginger is held on a first degree murder charge. The case involves a holiday jail stay, with the suspect set to spend time behind bars over Christmas.

Ginger West Edward West Hanubyer Cleveland Lake County Grand Jury Marvin H. Helter Edward Rasalussen T. Edward West Seth Paulin Grand Francis W. Paulson Marvin Helter Perry Paulson Paulin Ed Rasmussen

Wright's Colored Orchestra to Play Valley Inn Night

You will remember Wright's Colored Orchestra that furnished the music on opening night of the Valley Inn. They will be with us Tuesday December 13 at Valley Inn. Contact Sentinel for details on positions and pay.

Wright Valley Inn Jus Nest

Removal Of Bolts Causes Detroit Limited Wreck

Baltimore and Ohio officials said bolts removed from rail ends caused the wreck of train 18, the Detroit Limited, at Guffey station thirty miles southeast of Pittsburgh. One baggage man, C. Hy Weed of McKeesport, was killed and a trainman injured. The section foreman reported the tampering and officials confirmed the account, while no one else is identified as responsible.

Pittsburgh Baltimore and Ohio Detroit Limited Washington Guffey Station

American Legion Declines Wet-Dry Poll Plan

Indianapolis December 12 The American Legion will not submit a poll on the wet and dry issue. National Commander Edward E Spafford told state adjutants and commanders meeting here that the poll would require order by the national executive committee and he will not place the matter before the January committee meeting.

Indianapolis American Legion Edward BE. Spafford Spafford Eae

Ame Health Officer for Coming Year

City commissioners reappointed Dr. A S Warder as city health officer after an earlier September 1936 appointment. The state health department has not confirmed him due to a quorum lapse in Morgantown. Attorney Ford seeks immediate confirmation with health chief W T Henshaw. Also, John M Rice sent bids for pumping station machinery and filtration unit and reservoir for the Gratton water system with bids due January 16 1928.

Thomas H. Cather A.S. Warder Warder State Health Department Morgantown Gene W. Ford l W. T. Henshaw Health Department John M. Rice Pittsburgh Gratton G. Thomas Vance Rice

Bribe Offer Probe 10 Be Interesting

Washington notes the Senate special committee probes a $1.2 million bribe claim involving President Calles of Mexico. It centers on Arturo Elias and subpoenas for William Randolph Hearst and Victor Watson, with immunity and international law questions raised by Mexican ambassador. Hearings begin Thursday as the panel weighs next steps and possible state department involvement.

Washington Galles Mexico Senate Arturo M. Elias New York Naif William Randolph Hearst Calles Victor Watson New York Daily Mirror Watson New York T Sum Elias Senate Committee Reed Republican Pennsylvania State Department

Rain Tonight And Tuesday Morning In West Virginia

The weather report for West Virginia predicts rain tonight with a possible shift to Tuesday morning. Temperatures remain relatively steady, showing little change.

West Virginia

Deserted ship crew still missing after Great Lakes wrecks

Coast guards search for 22 crew members of the steamer Lambton after a shoal crash near Jarnaan Island. Earlier, 42 men were rescued from two wrecks in the Great Lakes as crews from the Agawa were saved off Manitoulin Island. Indications suggest the sailors abandoned ship and headed inland.

Saint Ste Mi. Mich Great Lakes Lambton Jarnaan Island Lprakce Vasey Inn Orehesit Coe Setae Agawa Manitoulin Island Parisienwe Git

Ohio Operators Balk at Davis Parley on Coal Suspension

Washington and Cleveland reports say Ohio coal operators will skip the joint conference called by Secretary of Labor Davis to discuss the northern fields suspension. Union officials and some operators will attend in executive sessions at the labor department to hear the government outline its position.

Washington Davia Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Labor Department Davis Cleveland Coal Operators SH. Robinson Ohio Operators Association United Mine Workers

Newsome to be Electrocuted for Murder of 15-Year-Old Girl

Goldsboro North Carolina December records show Larry Newsome, an African American, held in Raleigh penitentiary for execution on January 13 for the murder of Beulah Tedder, 15, a farmer's daughter. During his trial relatives clashed with a mob in the courtroom as sheriff deputies and National Guard kept order. The jury soon returned a verdict of utut y.

National Guard Ututy

League of Nations ends session amid peaceful progress

Geneva reports the forty-eighth League of Nations session closed with hope for settlements on Polish Lithuanian disputes and Greek German questions. Greece agreed to arbitral rulings on Salamis, Danzig depot, and Bulgariana indemnities totaling about 34 million dollars. A Riga conference is anticipated to finalize direct talks between Poland and Lithuania.

Geneva Council of League of Nations Council Rome Rowe Briand France Mussolini Riga Greece Salamis Free City of Danzig Poland Free City Coun“Cil Bulgaria

Rebels Lose Over 100 in Mexican Federal Drive

In a nationwide federal crackdown, more than a hundred rebels were killed across Jalisco Aguascali entes and Michoacan. Twenty three rebels died at Cu Quito when a faction described by the government as fanatics was dispersed. One hundred others perished in a clash at Rancho Nuevo, including Catholic priest Jose Cabrales.

Mexico City Jalisco Aguascalientes Michoacan Cu Quito Rancho Nuevo Jose Cabrales

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