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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
4
The Associated Press notice outlines republication rights and letters policy. It lists advertising rates and deadlines for classified ads and notices, with charges for late placement and composition after 9:00 a.m. and by 6:00 p.m. the day before.
A dense column blends religious verse with political commentary and a long discussion of U S Senate corruption rumors linked to Hearst exposes. It critiques federal control of coal and cites West Virginia and Pennsylvania production, ending with a scene of a Chicago robbery at a bank office.
A burglary yesterday at Fago University disrupted Pay day hours as gunmen seized more than five thousand dollars intended for professors and janitors. G M Bellanca, noted airplane designer, is referenced amid the chaotic report. Italian financed plan and a forthcoming flight to Paris, Azores, and Cairo are noted with a twenty five thousand dollar prize offer from Porter Adams of the National Aeronautics Association.
Lindbergh, surrounded by officials, greeted by cheers as he entered. He noted Toluca as a reason he knows Spanish, and Mexican crowds admire him. Ambassador Morrow notified Washington that Lindbergh accepted invitations to visit Guatemala Honduras El Salvador and Panama with dates not yet set.
Lindbergh sent telegrams to President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg expressing deep appreciation for congratulations, support, and assistance that helped make his flight a success. The messages conveyed gratitude for interest and cordial wishes following his notable aviation achievement.
Back waters from the Ohio river forced suspension of train service between Spencer and Ravenswood on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Bus connections remained between Spencer and Parkerburg Charleston, with Mails dispatched by bus. Rising Little Kanawha waters near Mineral Wells threatened further bus disruption as heavy snow fell.
The English offender Cain, back in prison, faced a stubborn penalty mark tied to his lengthy criminal record dating from 1896. In Old Bailey court, he pleaded his own case for stealing a horse and gig, but the jury found him guilty after a three hour address. The judge noted his evident abilities and vigor, yet sentenced him to penal servitude for five years.
de Olathe Kansas rail way mail clerk C Kenber has applied for air mail clerk duties, believing the time when mail is sorted enroute is near. Postal officials say such a change could come in a year or two, signaling a shift in mail handling and aviation role.
In Tayloe County West Virginia the Circuit Court hears a divorce case Glen Denton plaintiff vs Delia A Denton defendant. The defendant is nonresident and must appear within one month of first publication to protect interests. Notice published by clerk Frank M Hollis in Grafton Daily Sentinel.
A fire of undetermined origin started in an attic supply room today and swept through Em Hospital in Annapolis. Firefighters and citizens battled the blaze as 41 patients including cripples and a newborn baby were rescued and moved through a harsh winter to nearby homes. The estimated loss amounts to 41000 dollars.
A brief quotation notes that while many excel later in life the idea that drinking aids success is rejected. It emphasizes merit without endorsing alcohol. The line reflects a cautionary view on performance and age with no explicit events or figures.
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