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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1927

Page

2

Overnight naval prison population cut by half sentence returns

Secretary Wilbur halves U S Navy prison population by freeing 534 inmates in a development reviewed in 4927 forecast for 1928. Julian Lopez Pineda of Guatemala City calls Lindbergh a celestial ambassador. Mrs Lindbergh views Missouri Historical Society exhibit in St Louis. Prohibition agents credit Prosper L Craignie with landing 50000 liquor cases at Puget Sound ports over three years and Seattle court sentences him to three years. Colonel Kreger recall creates hope Pershing Lassiter Tacna ArIon plebiscite report completed.

Mellon Julian Lopez Pineda Guatemala City Lindbergh Land of Washington Puget Sound Seattle Kreger Judge Advocate General Corps Washington Pershing-Lassiter

Flashes of Life by The Associated Press

New York reports rising demand for hippos and a proposed hippopotamus farm in the state by Dan Streeter, noted explorer. Also covered are a Louisiana frog export streak, a German Poland frontier incident, a Russian immigrant in the U S Senate. Maria Jeritza opera injury and a home laundry pitch.

Associated Press New York Dan Streeter Africa Harvard Dan Maria Jeritza Lfe Scarpia

Flames Destroy Four Pittsburgh Buildings

Flames swept four Pittsburgh manufacturing buildings today and forced 30 families in adjacent houses to flee. Damages estimated at about 50 000 dollars. One fireman was injured when a tearing beam struck his leg.

Pittsburgh

Opera House Sizzle Boosts Star Lapra La Plante Fame

Lapra La Plante climbs to universal popularity through her stellar role in Universal's Pho Cat and the Canary. The mystery drama continues nationwide success as a stage play from John Willard. Go to the Opera House Monday Tuesday and Wednesday for thrills and delicious suspense.

Lapra la Plante Universal Pho Cat and John Willard

Notable Film Review Highlights Lent Directorial Craft

A lively critique lauds Paul Lent for suspenseful pacing and dramatic tension. Laura La Plante shines, with Arthur Condren and a strong supporting cast delivering solid performances. The piece praises visual storytelling and well-timed comic interludes that heighten audience engagement.

Grafton News Notes On Visits and Promotions

Sigmann Holgerstedt, a former Grafton boy now near Pittsburgh, is in Grafton as a guest of the Stafford family on Walnut Street. Mrs Harry Walter returns to Grafton from Clarksburg after visiting friends. H M Artis funeral attended by John Keener and daughter of Blueville. Mrs Charles Bishop of Buckhannon visits Grafton with J C Bishop. Feeney family returns to Clarksburg after Christmas with J C Bishop. Mrs F B Collier and daughter Irene with Robert Collier return from Detroit to visit G C Dixon. Mary Furry of Keyser returns home after days visiting in Grafton. Charles E B Sally promoted to foreman in B and C shops at Brunswick Md. His wife and son may join later. Fred Haught of Buckhannon visits Mrs Esthert Murray on Walnut Street. Anna Utterback spends week in Parkersburg with daughter. W Guthrie of Terra Alta visits in Grafton with Harry Murray on Walnut Street. J D Fisher and family spend Christmas in West Union with relatives. William A Morgan and Frank Morgan attend Rufus Borgan funeral in Fairmont. W N Malone of Dewey Avenue visits Anderson Indiana over Christmas with sister. Malone returns to Grafton. Mrs William A Beavers Jr hires at Crystal Ice Co of Grafton.

Thayer Street John Feeney Clarksburg J. C. Bishop F. B. Collier Irene Robert Collier Detroit Michigan Harles Sally Brunswick Fred Haught Buckhannon Esthert Murray Walnut Street Anna Utterback Parkersburg G. C. Flint W. Guthrie Terra Alta Grafton Harry Murray Walnut Treet Join D. Fisher West Union William A Frank Morgan Rufus Borgan Wairmont W. N. Malone Dewey Avenue Anderson Indiana

The Dump and the Truant Officer Rescue Tale

In 1916 style, Mickey Grogan a boy from The Dump is rescued from a truant officer by Winifred Davidson. He vows to reform with soap and water as Mickey's growing romance with Susie and the struggles of street life unfold amid elastic speech and street scenes. A later encounter at a soup line introduces a refined stranger, hinting at future drama.

Mickey Grogan Winifred Davidson Winifred al Nevers Mickey Busan Dale Bie Lou Lylvia

Tragic Soup Line Meeting Sparks Father Wish

Mickey, a street performer, helps a blind, poor young man and a hungry boy, while a truant officer arrives. The scene at a soup line reveals hurt, poverty, and the chance of fatherhood as the shabby man behind faces possible reform. The encounter ends with a promise to help and a cliffhanger for part two.

Driver of taxi under suspicion in murder case

New York police questioned a taxi driver after a woman named Harrington was found murdered. Investigators traced the cab to a west side apartment where the driver reportedly parked the vehicle frequently. The case centers on jewelry theft and the driver’s potential link to the slaying.

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