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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1928

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Heldman hearing may free man in Canton death case

Coroner described two autopsies and findings in the death of Margaret Heldman near Canton. The witness testified about abdominal injury and a bullet hole in the car, with a second autopsy confirming similar results in Dubois. Heldman pressed for a preliminary hearing to seek release while the grand jury convenes.

Canton Wilbur Heldman Lorain Furnace Margaret T” G. Mediate Justice of the Peace Smythe Grand Jury Fearnas Waynesburg Road Here Ed. Gibson Mercy Hospital

New York Campaign Against Crime Nets 300 Suspects

In New York 300 suspects were jailed as part of Commissioner Whalen's anti crime drive. Six men were sought for homicide, one for counterfeiting, and a mail robbery suspect highlighted as key captures. Raids on speakeasies and hangouts continued late into Saturday and Sunday with most arrestees held without bail.

New York Whalen

Weather outlook cloudy with rising temperatures tonight

The forecast notes cloudy skies and milder temperatures tonight. Tuesday expected precipitation including rain or snow and a drop in temperatures.

Post Office Service New Year’s Day Notice

Post Office service observes New Year’s Day with no city or rural delivery. Money order, registry, general delivery and stamp windows closed all day. Collection in business district only at 7:30 p.m. To ensure prompt dispatch, all mail should be deposited in the post office. 5 WTHANDT, Postmaster.

Bolivian and Paraguayan Tensions Tension in Gran Chaco Escalates

War rumors echo from border skirmishes as Bolivian delay in protocol acceptance fuels panic. A Buenos Aires paper reports imminent clashes between Paraguayan and Bolivian forces with Bolivian air activity over Bahia Negra. A Pan American conference panel pursues a conciliation treaty and a tribunal to settle border disputes, with a promised response from Bolivia anticipated before week’s end.

Washington Bolivia Buenos Aires Asumncion Paraguay Gran Chaco Bahia Negra

Untrue wife murdered in Indiana double tragedy

Danyitle Indiana reports Raph M. Heath, 34, shot and killed Mrs W Snyder, 45, at the Snyder summer estate and then turned the revolver on himself. Heath, operator of the Snyder poultry farm, left a note for the woman's husband praising himself for ending the affair. Police say Snyder, manager of the Hotel Seward in Detroit, ordered Heath to end the relationship. Continued on Page Three.

Danyitle Ind Raph M. Heath Snyder Snyder Poultry Farm Seward Detroit Ana Heath

Public bids set for government oil in Cat Creek field

Washington reported that the Department of Interior announced bids for the sale of government royalty oil in the Cat Creek Montana field would be opened publicly. The bid from The Oil and Refining Company of Detroit was canceled after the attorney general ruled the option of renewal invalid as it was not in the bidding advertisement.

Washington Depanient Interioe Cat Gresk Montana Mie Secretary West Oven Oi and Refining Company Detroit

Ford 10 Hire 3 000 Workers Immediately

Detroit December 31 Ford Motor Company announces a plan to employ 30 000 additional workers to run six days for machines five for men to raise output and end night shifts. The move aims to boost Model A production from 82 500 to 40 200 weekly with full implementation by March 1 and to apply to other assembly plants after initial success.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Henry Ford Ling Suffi

Hospital Employes Escape From Inferno

December 31 193? in San Antonio Texas thirteen Baylor hospital nurses and the superintendent escaped a cremation like blaze that destroyed a burning dormitory. Injured were Miss Marjorie Nowlin Miss Violet Barnes Edith Dov and Mrs Virginia Speers with Nowlin sustaining burns and a fractured hip from leaping from a second story porch.

San Antonio Tex Hirteen Baylor Hospital Marjorie Nowlin Violet Barnes Edith Dov Virginia Speers Nowlin

Good Will Mission Proves Its Worth

Good Will Mission proceeds to Hamp ton Road with two distinct stages. In Central America the trip moves into political channels while in South America the focus shifts to economic conditions. In Honduras and Nicaragua leaders publicly favor stronger American ties and the retention of Marines to aid local forces, as Costa Rica officials discuss security arrangements.

Utah Hampton Road Florerbert Hoover Central America South America United States Honduras Nicaragua Diaz Moncada Costa Rica

Woman Denied New Trial in Habitual Liquor Case

In Lansing Michigan Circuit Judge Charles Collingwood denied Mrs. Etta Mae Miller a new trial and a motion to quash the information. Jury selection for the low habitual crime charge began after overruled motions. If the jury finds guilt the life sentence becomes mandatory under the habitual criminal provisions.

Lansing Mich Pc Etta Mae Miller Charles 2. Collingwood Collingwood Miller

Trio Sought in Slayings Across States

Camden, Nev, Dec 21 police and Philadelphia investigators hunted for a trio of gunmen after a machine gun and pump gun attack killed Joseph Cusano 21 and Nicholas Celebre 29 of Philadelphia and wounded five others including a 19 year old passenger and a 19 year old girl paralyzed by a back shot. The attack on two mercy wagon loaded cars on the Black Horse pike left the driverless coupe wrecked in a ditch as victims crawled away. The assailants fled in a yellow roadster. authorities labeled the killers Philadelphia gangsters seeking revenge.

Camden Nev Philadelphia Black Horse Joseph Cusano Nicholas Celebre Samuel Orlando Cusano Eleanor McDevitt Daniel Delgiornor Danny Day McDevitt Phyllis Piazzollo Peter Zecco

New Year Greetings Sent Between Churches and Synagogues

The Synagogue Council of America sent New Year greetings to Protestant and Catholic churches, echoing a prior message from the Federal Council of Churches. Signed by Rev Dr Bram Simon, the letter praises religious freedom, shared values, and hopes for global guidance by America’s ideals. Represented groups include Union of Orthodox Congregations, Rabbinical Council, American Hebrew Congregations, Central Conference of American Rabbis, United Synagogue, and Rabbinical Assembly.

Washington Synagogue Council of America Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America Bram Simon America Synagogue Council Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Rabbinical Council of the Union of Orthodox [Jewish Congregations of America Union of American Hebrew Congregations Central Conference of American Rabbis United Synagogue of America Rabbinical Assembly of the Jewish Thelogical Seminary

Miss Parrish Dies After Illness at Hopemont Sanitarium

Miss Helen Effe Parrish 26 dies at Hopemont Sanitarium near Terra Alta after a bronchial infection over two years. Survived by father R M Parrish and stepmother, sister Coral and brother Hubert, plus three half sisters Mary Eleanor and Catherine Parrish. Born Sept 9 1902 in Graf ton, taught school in Cheat Haven Pa before ill health. End came about 12 25 a m Sunday morning after months of suffering. Continued on Page Six.

Helen Effe Parrish Hopemont Sanitarium Terra Alta Coral Parrish Hubert Parrish R. M. Parrish Grafton R. M Rosaline ‘Thayer Parrish Fairmont Teachers College Broaddus College Philippi Cheat Haven Yhealth Fairmont School Miss Parrish Coral Hubert Brownlow Park Mary Eleanor Catherine Parrish

Auto Wrecks Strike County Killing Two Cars

Three automobile wrecks over the weekend involved local prominent people and left two cars damaged severely. Mr and Mrs W A Coffman of Gay street and their son Gerald were injured when a car carrying Miss Leona Zumbro and Peg Julian of Newburg struck a culvert near the B R Bucklew home, flipped onto its side, and rolled down a bank. Mrs Coffman suffered serious facial cuts. her husband had minor scalp wounds and was discharged after a brief hospital stay. Other occupants endured cuts and bruises. Commodore Henderson and Dr Bucklew assisted nearby residents. Continued on Page Sit

W. A. Coffman Gay Street City Hospital Coffmans Gerald Pruntytown Pike Leona Zumbro Peg” Julian Newburg B. R Commodore Henderson Dr. Bucklew Phil

Two Gangmen Slain in Chicago Cafe Shootout

Chicago, Dec 31. Two beer racket heavies William Gunner McPadden and Hugh Stubby McGovern were shot to death at the Granda Cafe. George Mahoney was arrested after six shots rang out, as patrons ducked under tables and fled. McGovern linked to Capone era beverage wars. McPadden was a union agent.

Chicago William Gunner McPadden Hugh ‘Stubby McGovern Granada George Mahoney MecGovern al “Scarface Capone Ralph Sheldon McPadden McGovern Asbestos Pipe Coverers’ Union

Negro hunted in Trooper Gladges slaying

David Ware a 50 year old black man sought for the slaying of State Trooper Peter Gladges was under arrest today after a days long manhunt in New Jersey. A chance meeting with Alex Middleton led to Ware being turned over to state police. Ware allegedly showed a pistol linked to the trooper and offered it for sale.

Trenton David Ware Peter Gladges Robbinsville Ware Alex Middleton North Jersey Gladges Middleton

Yale Athlete Proves Hero in Drowning Rescue

Yale athlete Crawford Hall, 20, gave his life yesterday while rescuing a classmate Vera Gend after saving the classmate’s sister earlier. Hall and Genz, a fellow junior, were pulled from icy New Haven water by Donald Rosencranz, a Cranford boy scout. Firemen ordered Rosencranz from the water after repeated dives failed to recover Hall.

Crawford Dee Norman Hall Yale Vera Gend Leonard I. Genz New Haven Donald Rosencranz Cranford Genz Masencranz

Plane ready to begin its record flight endurance test

Los Angeles reports the Army air effort aiming to surpass the 60 hours seven minutes mark with the two-test plan of the Question Mark three engined craft. Crews include Major Carl Spatz and Captain Ira C. Eaker as pilots with Hans J. Adamson as observer. Refueling by two attendant planes and daily routines detailed. A separate Missouri attempt by B M Tuxhorn seeks to beat the Army's endurance mark in a small 60 horsepower open cockpit monoplane.

Los Angeles Politan Rockwell Field San Diego Menmibers Hans J. Adamson Trubee Davidson Adamson Army Roy W. Hope Carl Spatz Ira C. Eaker H. A. Halvorson Blewood R. Quesada Marshall B. M Tuxhorn Leonard Rhyney Nicholas-Brearley Airplane Company Marshall Chamber of Commerce Tuxhoad Ieami

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