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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
4
Advertising rates are two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word thereafter. Ads to run the same day must be at the office by 9 00 a m. An extra charge of 0.5 per inch applies for composition after 9 00 p m. Removal notices must be served by 6 00 p m.
The article extols Charles Lindbergh as a modern wonder for his ocean flight and Mexico City touchdown while noting widespread flood conditions across the United States. It warns of Ohio River valley flood risks, praises civic charity amid tuberculosis mortality concerns, and highlights Remus murder trial disruptions.
State Prohibition agents and county officers raided a mountain still near Cecil in Barbour county finding a 250 gallon still with 11 barrels of mash and other gear. Four men fled. In Sandy Creek area, Winfred Male and son were arrested for possessing 10 gallons of moonshine and jailed for hearing before Magistrate D G Burner. Officers reported no arrests at the Cecil still. Two Webster men earlier jailed on prohibition charges were released on bond.
New York December reports that Hope Hamilton, actress, settled for about 20 000 against Charles Dillingham and Martin Beck after being removed from the leading role before the New York premiere in 1924. Nath an Burkan, counsel for the defendants, cites 10 000 as the settlement. The case involved disputes over shadowing activities and juror inquiries during trial.
Secretary Kellogg informed Panamanian candidate Dr Belisario Porras that the United States sees no need for intervention in Panama’s upcoming election. Porras had requested U S involvement alleging the incumbent would seek another term.
The treasury today received 96,544,830.88 from eight foreign governments in semi annual payments on their indebtedness to the United States. Great Britain paid 392,875,000. Belgium 1,125,000. Czecho Slovakia 1,500,000. Estonia 75,000. Finland 182,210. Hungary 29,724.53. Lithuania 47,896.35. Poland 1,900,000.
Fairmont December 15 The second trial of James Toney for dynamiting the Western Maryland and railroad bridge is expected to start late this afternoon. A jury panel of 20 was selected. defense and prosecution will strike off eight, leaving 12 jurors to hear the case.
A sixty day extension of the curtailment agreement in the Seminole oil field Oklahoma was announced by operators at a meeting in Tolan Oklahoma. The agreement remains in force until March 1 next.
The Senate Territories Committee approved Henry L. Stimson of New York for governor general of the Philippines and sent a favorable report to the full Senate in Washington.
New York December 15 reports that Kane Williams a powerful outfielder with the St Louis Browns was sold outright to the Boston Red Sox.
Washington, Des. 15. Frank J. O'Railly a Durns detective testified in criminal contempt proceedings denying he ever approached Edward J. Kidwell Jr a juror in the Fall Sinclair conspiracy trial. He shadowed members of the jury during the investigation.
Detroit December 15 1927 immigration border patrol inspector Harry Woods disappeared after an encounter with bootleggers on the Detroit river. Woods boat partly wrecked was found abandoned, towed to dock by two inspectors who say Woods and others searched for rum runners. Chief patrol in papers Ty an A Hall reported the affair stating Woods Fink sighted and captured a lugger with liquor but three men aboard escaped. Also a fiduciary notice appears for settlement of accounts guardianship of Mildrea G Hannan Bowman dated December 16 1927.
A Christmas gift pitch for popular records parts 1 and 2 and 3 and 4. Advertises at Red Cross Pharmacy in West Grafton.
The item discusses an air tight cup keeping a point moist and a Gold Ball and Socket Joint enabling pens to lie flat for desk storage. It highlights interchangeable sets for pocket or desk use with pressureless touch and bases in Italian marble bronze porcelain and glass. Prices listed include $3.75, Duofold Pens at $5 and $7, and other Parker Pens from $3.50.
An old advertisement promises real protection in a strong company at low cost. It argues a fire and theft policy is as essential as a car carburetor, conveying a comforting sense of security to owners.
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