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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1923

Page

8

Nine Die As Twentieth Century Limited Wreck In Erie

Erie dispatch reports the New York Central Twentieth Century Limited rear ended by a following section near Forsythe Street at 1 30 am. Nine fatalities eight passengers and one trainman with many others injured. Wild Bill Donovan among the dead. Investigations by New York Central Chautauqua County Coroner and rail authorities launched.

Wild Bill Donovon Jerorlythe N. Y New York Central Twentieth Century Limited Avorities Chautauqua York New York Public Service Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Raiload Company Erie Therre Chautauqua County Limited Forsythe Buffalo Road Wild Bill Tonovan Wilkinsburg Ro N. Y W. S. Stafford Todd Street C.H. Hante G Maier Pennwood Avenue Age Stratford Charles Patterson Buffalo J. Remler Atterson New York Central Opeiaty Asatabula Colingwood Fiie St. Vincent's Hospital Arrow B.V. Brogan Donovan Bill” Donovan George M. Wiss New Haven Welas Weiss Chicago Traff Pulman Cleveland Signa Patterson National League John A Heydlee Natural League William F. Geker Philadelphia Nationals Frank Gore Pilident Heydler Calen Cain Forsche Heydter Paker Wild Bi" Donovan Bill Donovan Lovbies Heydler Naaional Lague Aouth

Baldwin Heads English Government In Crisis

Prime Minister Baldwin arrived from Chequers Court and met the king at Buckingham Palace. The Central News says he did not resign and will inform the cabinet tomorrow of his plan to retain power until Parliament meets next month. Rumors of resignation are denied by Conservative quarters. Supporters advise him not to resign while opponents doubt he can remain premier.

London Baldwin Chequers Court Buckingham Palace

Reform School Guard In Serious Condition After Relapse

George A. Bernard, guard at the West Virginia Reform School in Prantytown, was struck in the head with a mattock last April. He has suffered a relapse at home and his present condition is very serious after several operations. Friends express hope for a speedy recovery.

George A. Bernard West Virginia Reform School Prantytown Bernard

Dr Charles A Sinsel Buried This Afternoon

Dr Charles Arthur Sinsel a prominent West Virginia physician with ties to Taylor county and the Baltimore and Ohio system died Saturday. He served in state politics and fraternal orders, and was a deacon and teacher at the First Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements followed at his Maple Avenue home with a large community turnout.

Charles Arthur Pruntytown Taylor Couty West Virginia Tie Arthur Sinsel Hannah J Sigma Chi Dennison Taylor County Medical Association Railway Surerans Association VU. A. Peston Baltimore and Ohio Slusel T. Stns Ira Nolvineon Mary F. Birsol Grafton Senate Haip Grayson Chamber of Command Redross Odd Fellows The Moose Hes, Woodsen Mercury Gratton Lodge Vries Osiris Temple of the Mystic Shrine First Baptist Church Kervica May Davidson Sinsel Nona Charles A. Line Sinsel Parsd Maple Avenue Ubis Sin de Molay K. 7 J. . Brown

President Coolidge backs aeronautics effort and bureau

A White House special communication to Congress transmits the Naval Advisory Committee of Aeronautics annual report. President Coolidge endorses continued scientific aeronautics research and the creation of a bureau of aeronautics in the Department of Commerce to advance U S aviation knowledge and military capability.

Washington Coolidge America Congress Naval Advisory Committee of Aeronautics Department of Commerce

Jewelry Donated for Shrine Construction

Catholic groups across the nation have sent 89 varied gems and jewelry items to the National Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at Catholic University. A large safe deposit box has been requisitioned to hold them while plans are made to melt them into chalices and other vessels for altar use, including children's rings and wedding bands among the priceless tokens.

Washington Catholic University

Shrine to be largest Catholic church edifice in America

Gifts to the fund for a great shrine include jewels and rings from U S Catholics and donors abroad. A Washington woman's diamond cluster valued over 3000 dollars stands out among offerings. A Colorado miner sent a solid nugget and a Civil War veteran supplied his gold ring. The crypt is partly finished. estimated cost 5 to 7 million dollars, capacity 3000. Indians at Bacatete on the Yaqui river move into the mountains amid protest over Mexican policy.

Bernard McKenna Thomas J. Shahan United States Europe South Americ Washington Colorado Hawaii America

Insurgent Push Gains Ground Across Mexico

Reports confirm Jalapa fell to rebel forces led by General Sanchez, with insurgent units advancing on Veracruz Guadalajara and Jalisco. Attacks near Mexico City threaten central provinces as 10 000 troops mobilize. exchanges of prisoners noted and clashes reported in Nayarit and Sonora areas.

Mexico City Laredo Texas Jalapa Vera Cruz Sanchez Alberta Veracruz Guadalajara Jalisco Mexico Toft Berlinga Mayer Obregon Jilapa Nayarit Ortega Maya Estrada Merrelrs Sinaloa Sonora Manzangillo Oregon Iraquato Amaro Jalacco

City Fathers Press for Stricter Milk Ordinance

Grafton city council Monday endorsed a stringent milk sales ordinance modeled on state guidelines. It requires licenses from health authorities, annual renewals by July 1, and strict standards for farms, milk rooms, cow health, utensil sterilization, bottling, pasteurization, and delivery to protect public health.

Dallas man kills wife and daughter then fatally shoots himself

In Dallas Texas on December 10 Peyton Pierce shot and killed his wife Cora and their 13 year old daughter Ruth in the family home and likely wounded himself. Police said he brought the girl home from school locked the door to her mother’s bedroom and fired the fatal shots. He is not expected to live.

Dallas Texas Peyton Pierce Cora Ruth Pierce

Evidence Destroyed in Liquor Trial Order

In Wheeling on December 10 the federal court Justice Department agents H. H. Stroud and George B. Held along with Otto Schanek were appointed to destroy evidence used in a liquor case and to report findings at the court’s next meeting. The order was issued by Judge W. Baker.

Wheeling Federal Court Northern District of West Virginia W. ¥. Baker

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