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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1927

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Norris attacks Hearst over Mexico documents in open letter

Senator Norris of Nebraska releases an open letter condemning William Randolph Hearst for publishing documents about a Mexican fund tied to four United States senators. He accuses Hearst of bias and argues the disclosures could strain U.S.-Mexico relations while urging publication of names and evidence. The special Senate committee has adjourned hearings to December 27 for further papers.

Washington William Randolph Hearst United States Mace Public Today Norris Republican Nebraska Senate Hearst Borah Idaho Heflin Alabama Lafollette Wisconsin Mia Fou Hon Mexico

West Virginia Weather: Fair and continued cold

The forecast for West Virginia calls for fair skies with continued cold conditions tonight and Tuesday. No precipitation is expected and temperatures are set to remain brisk across the region.

West Virginia

Alleged Girl Slayer Arrested By Officers

In Los Angeles a frenzied woman and a man were arrested today in connection with the case surrounding the kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marian Parker. A third suspect, George Barnahaim, 24, was booked as part of the rapidly developing inquiry. Lily Padley, 22, and William Long were also detained as investigators probe a mysterious house overlooking the crime scene.

Los Angeles Marian Parker George George Barnahaim Lillian Padley William Long Poice Pollee Long Perry M. Parker

Lindbergh Mother Sets Off To Join Son For Central America Trip

Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh leaves Detroit to accompany son Charles A Lindbergh on a holiday flight to Mexico City and Central America. The trip follows ceremonies in Mexico City with bullfights and a rodeo in Lindbergh’s honor. A 100000-strong workmen parade saluted him while protests over American involvement swirl. Lindbergh’s mother travels aboard a Ford mono plane guided by Harry Brooks and joined by W B Stout and others.

Mexico City Charles A. Lindbergh Central America Paris Detroit Centrey Americ Lindbergh Americah Calles Obregon Morrow Theiflyer Nicaragua Mexico Evangeline L. L. Lindbergh America Harry Brooks Ai W. B. Stout Puls Letus Ford Motor Company Harry Russell Stout Speedway Field Indianapolis

Submarine S4 Rescue Effort Struggles Amid Rough Seas

News from Provincetown reports Navy divers battling heavy seas as they attempt to reach the S-4 submarine entombed off Cape Cod. Six sailors believed alive remain in a flooded compartment after a collision with the Coast Guard destroyer Paulding. Rescue plans include air lines and pontoons, with two days expected to raise the vessel if seas ease.

Provincetown Mass United States Navy Coast Guard Paulding Brooklyn Navy Yard Washington Navy Department

Remus Arraignment in Murder Case Ends Plea to Jury

Cincinnati dispatch reports George Remus arguing before the jury in his murder case. Judge Chester R Shook plans to instruct the jury tomorrow on charges. Remus defends himself as sane and attacks Dodge and Taft aides while appealing to jurors, calling the prohibition law a great legal abortion. Continued on page three.

Cincinnati George Remus Chester R Shook Shook Charles H. Elston Jth Remus Franklin L. Dodge, Jr Lansing Mich Federal Department of Justice Prohibition Remus Charles P. Taft Carl B. Basler Walter K. Sibbald Auanta

Marshall College Athletics Director Marries in Masontown

Morgantown December 1 Roy Mck Hawley director of athletics at Marshall College Huntington and Miss Helen Armina Post of Masontown wed at Masontown church today Reverend J A Jones officiated The bride is daughter of Dr and Mrs W H Post The couple will live in Huntington after holiday travel to New York and Washington for Hawley to attend a Sigma Nu convention Hawley a former Bluefield resident a WVU graduate Miss Post is Marshall College senior

Morgantown Roy McK Hawley Marshall College Huntington Helen Armida Post Masontown J. A. Jones Methodist Church W. H. Post New York Washington Sigma Nu Bluefield West Virginia University Miss Post

Five New Non Italian Cardinals Chosen by Pope

Rome reports Pope Pius XII created five non Italian cardinals in a secret consistory, tilting the College toward 33 non Italians and 23 Italians. Names include Raymond K. Rouleau of Quebec and Gustinian Szeroeyl Benedictine. The move surprised scholars who expected focus on the Roman Question and other issues.

San Rome Pius Mer Raymond K. M. Rouleau Quebec Mgr Idro Segura Y Saenz Tsargos Alex Henri Lepicter Tarso Gustinian Szeroeyl Holy See Action Francaise Vatican Vi Jtean Mexico

Mrs Coolidge's Mother Shows No Improvement

Northampton mass Dec 19 The condition of Mrs Let mira Goodhue 78 mother of Mrs Calvin Coolidge who suffered a relapse in her fight against influenza was reported no better today She had a pretty comfortable night it was said but sees tired and the slight increase in temperature noted Saturday and Sunday continued today Miss Virginia McDonald of Botkins Was a social visitor in the city Friday night

Northampton Mass Letmira Goodhue Calvin Coolidge Seeis

Six Hundred Chinese Executed in Canton Stampede

Six hundred Chinese suspected of being Communists have been executed in one group in Canton as authorities intensify anti Soviet suppression and crush Bolshevist activity. The Soviet vice consul was reportedly killed and a mass migration toward Hong Kong is underway with around two hundred thousand leaving Canton. General Li Chai Sum, ousted on November 17, reportedly plans a Canton expedition to regain power, as fighting tensions rise and foreigners concentrate on Shameen Island amid strong security.

Canton Hong Kong Li Chai-Sum Chang Fak-Wei Swatow Liji Chang Shameen Island

James Toney Found Guilty in Bridge Dynamiting Case

Fairmont, Dee, 19 James Toney was found guilty by a crim inal court jury today of charges arising from the dynamiting of the Western Maryland railroad bridge at Bingamon Junction three years ago. It was his second trial with witnesses testifying to a conspiracy to blow the bridge to hinder coal shipments and nitroglycerine found at a spot the defendant had named. He denied the charge and moved to set aside the verdict, with release on $2,000 bond pending motion arguments.

Fairmont Dee James Toney Maryland Reilroad Bingamon Junction Toney Taney

Benjamin Purnell of House of David Dies in Tuberculosis

Benjamin Purnell, 66, leader of the House of David, died of tuberculosis in Benton Harbor Michigan. Colony officials withheld announcement to honor religious beliefs that the faithful would resurrect. Dr C N Sowers confirmed the death and noted the body would remain on site up to three days before proper handling. Continued on Page Three.

C. N. Sowers Purnell Celolony Benjamin Christ Ben Sowers Benmin Parnell Duarter

Man Drowns After Train Chase at Meadow Creek

C G Vaughn formerly of Russell Kentucky drowned in New River Meadow Creek Thursday. He reportedly leaped headfirst into the rough high water after claiming pursuit by a posse of about 100 men. Body not recovered. his name came from a YMCA card found in Russell. Vaughn had worked in Chesapeake and Ohio yards.

Vaughn Russell Gt Russell Chesapeake and Ohio

Radio Fans To Meet Over City Buzz Problem

Grafton radio enthusiasts will gather at 7 20 PM at the Y M C A to discuss a week long deafening buzz in receivers. They plan to hear from others with similar interference and may invite a government or commercial expert to locate the cause. A committee may file a federal appeal if needed. Local clubs and shop demonstrations report reduced sound after 5 30 PM.

Grafton Radio Y. M.C Gratton Elks and Moose Clubs A. Leuthardt Grafton

Former Grafton Man Dies at Akron Ohio

Harry and Ralph Ringler of this city report their brother John C. Bi 59 Akron Ohio died in Akron after a brief illness from pneumonia. Born and raised here he was the son of the late Cyrus Ringler. He lived here until about 20 years ago then moved to Akron where he worked in a rubber plant. A recent accident blinded him and he has been unemployed since. Survived by widow and five children and by brothers Harry Ralph Ringler of this city and Scott Ringler of kin. Funeral arrangements to be announced for tomorrow afternoon.

Harry Ralph Ringler John C. Bi Akron Ohio City Cyrus Ringler Scott Ringler Kins Igte

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