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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
5
Police investigate a shell shocked deaf mute man seen at windows in West and South Grafton. Night Patrolman W J Mays says locals fear the stranger who recently left Walter Reed Hospital after two years. Residents plan to watch him and seek his identity and return him home.
A federal task force and Surgeon General Cumming urged isolation of suspected flu cases and avoiding crowds as over 40,000 cases are reported, likely only a fifth of actual. Schools across the nation close, while universities such as North Carolina State College for Women and the University of Pittsburgh face suspensions. The House moved to approve 325 million to combat the disease for immediate action.
Chicago reports the death of 78 year old Jacob M Dickinson former Secretary of War under Taft. He died after gall bladder trouble and an operation. A Confederate veteran funeral will be held in Nashville with veterans in charge. Dickinson, a Mississippi native, left office in 1911 for business reasons. He had supported Taft in 1908 against Bryan.
Stanton Mich December 14 A report of three alienists finds Jimmy Deagon sane though intellectually and morally inferior. He faces a life prison term for killing Miss Flossie Carter 27 Sheridan school teacher. Parents seek another round of alienists to study his mentality after the verdict.
A man identified as Deacon faces arraignment in circuit court on Monday following a fatal incident linked to a teacher who slapped a student for throwing paper wads three years ago. The case centers on the alleged attack and its deadly outcome.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the garage and repair shop of Richmond and Hobbs in Lewisburg West Virginia today. Seven automobiles burned. The Ronceverte fire department assisted the tire fight.
Bowling schedule between Trainmen Shops Clerks and Machinists at Hudson's features ten matches through January and February as Monongah division of the Baltimore and Ohio Athletic Association builds a year round program. Notable: Shop and Trainmen debut, Clerks and Machinists frequent foes, with dates from Dec 14 to Feb 25 set. Also obituary notes: Trickett, daughter of Harmon and Martha Ann Weather Trickett, dies. funeral Monday at Gladesville Cemetery. A G Sinclair of Newburg undertaker handles arrangements.
Mrs. da B. Walls, 57, wife of Harvey G. Walls of Gladesville, farmer, died this morning at 12:50 from illness spanning two months at her home. Her passing closes a two-decade marriage and follows a prolonged illness.
Secretary of Labor Davis told a Senate Interstate Committee sub panel that consolidation of coal operators is essential to curb overproduction and stabilize wages and employment. He favored limiting competition to about 190 to 200 operators and suggested possible changes to anti trust laws to enable mergers and cooperative markets. He said government control might be avoided if the plan succeeds.
The secretary urged action while noting a lack of standout leaders in the coal sector. John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, prepared to testify during the afternoon session.
Lugano Switzerland December 14 Premier Waldemaras of Lithuania signaled reduced Baltic tensions by announcing to the League of Nations council his acceptance of a technical expert examination of the region. He lauded Foreign Minister Briand of France for leadership in fostering international cooperation and conciliation.
Police report a burglary at Standard Garage early yesterday netting about 169 dollars, a revolver, tires, and tubes. Fingerprints found on tools do not match any suspects. investigators consider amateurs likely, with no arrests yet. owner Brooks Martin has insurance and seeks justice.
Pittsburgh on December 14 reports an increase of 25 and 35 cents per barrel in crude oil prices from purchasing agencies. New prices include Pennsylvania grade in New York transit lines and Bradford district in National transit lines at 8.85 dollars, Pennsylvania grade in National Hansit lines and Pennsylvania grade in Southwest at 4.75 dollars, and Pennsylvania grade in Eureka lines at 3.65 dollars, with Buckeye Lines at 3.60 dollars. Other grades remain unchanged.
London reports Kate Merrick the Night Club Queen was arrested on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor. She appeared in police court and was remanded until Thursday. Previously, on December 3, she faced charges with Police Sergeant Goddard and Luigi Ribuffi under the corruption act, with the case still pending.
James Kreps leaves Monday for Morgantown to join the Morgantown Post as business office staff. Roswell Reid, former editor of the local Democratic weekly, directs the Post business management. The Grafton Press will not replace Kreps in his position for now.
Tony Olivio a well known Grat ton Italian is in jail at Fairmont after local officers arrested him early yesterday with Marion county officers in his automobile which carried 60 gallons of liquor. Mrs Olivio went to Fairmont but was denied access. He was to be taken to Clark s burg for a hearing before U S Commissioner Harry Gor lor.
Irwin IR. Heilbroner aged 39 died after apparently being seized by vertigo while in his New York apartment. He fell from a window to the courtyard below as his wife and a masseur arrived to assist him. He had a history of sleeping sickness and recent vertigo and insomnia episodes.
Mme Ganna Walska is II cancels her Orchestra Hall concert tomorrow after doctors say she is confined to bed with influenza. Attending physicians report a mild attack and Vogeli announces tickets may be held for a later date after her recovery.
Arch bishop Miguel De La Mora of San Luis Ponosi sent a proposal to President Por tes Gil to settle the religious question in Mexico City. The proposal details were not learned.
Lassman, captain of the NYU football team, left Mercy Hospital where he had been since injury in the Carnegie Tech game last month. He was taken by ambulance and believed placed on a train for New York.
Crew members say the sister coaster carried wireless gear for coordinating liquor deliveries with the shore receivers, but the wireless apparatus was not discovered. The vessel is a sister ship of the Standard Coaster, captured while rum running last year.
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