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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1925

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Poisoning Case Ties University Suspect to Capsules

Ohio State University probes intensified as Prosecutor Chester forecasts another student arrest in a campus poisoning. Louis Fish, 19, freshman in pharmacy, admits dispensing capsules to David Paskin without permission and links the death to his action while denying he placed poison in the bottle. Investigators found narcotics and poisons in the dorm room.

Columbus Ohio State University Chester Ev Dence Ted Louis Fish Collenge of Pharmacy David I. Paskin Fish Pudkin Fish Pastin

Firebug Sorry School He Went To Didn't Burn

Honisville reports an 11 year old, Thomas Howard, charged with setting fires to stables, residences and factories causing up to $100,000 damage. Police say he listed multiple arson fires including Hirams school building, which was extinguished before major damage. Howard expressed regret that his school did not burn.

Honisville Thomas Howard Hirams Howard

Fifty Gallons Puts Man Inside Jail for 60 Days

Charley Nebiska of near Flemington was arraigned for possessing fifty gallons of moonshine mash. He received a $100 fine and sixty days in the county jail after failing to pay. The mash was destroyed and Nebiska was jailed at his home vicinity by local deputies. Additional raiders destroyed more mash and liquor in Curve Bridge area, with efforts thwarted by lawmen.

Squire WI. Leach Charley Nebiska Flemington Nebi Gonsta Hte Andy Morgan H. B. Newton Mavis McDaniel Trickles Gladwell Iridge

Mexican Ambassador To U S Arrives In Washington

Mexico City February 10 Manuel Tellez newly appointed Mexican Ambassador to the United States left for Washington last night to assume his post. Mr and Mrs John Heldyeth of this city have returned from a trip to Mannington where they were the guests of former minister Mrs W C Orndutt.

Mexico City Manuel Tellez United States Washington John Heldyeth Mannington W. C. Orndutt

Rose Hill Mines Set January Coal Loading Record

The Hose Wl Coal Company reports January output at Rose Hill Mines reached a record for a single month, with about 48,000 tons produced. The mine, employing around 175 miners, is loading 24 to 28 cars daily and expects to continue at high production due to strong orders from large buyers.

Wl Coal Company

Moonshine Case and Judgments Highlight Court Rulings

A Virginia court ruling states circumstantial evidence cannot convict in a moonshine possession case. The decision notes a lack of direct link to the accused, while other cases consider stolen goods charges and statutory wording on receivership. The court also addresses jury indictment naming and unknowns noting a ten year sentence threshold.

Charleston Jess Beall Lewis County Supreme Court Cour Polly Creek Jiaing Ganoad Jess Heal Ucte Roy Trull Carl Hacker Jess Leal Hacker Toy Weall Jess Teall Willian Smith Raleigh County Smith East Gulf Coat Company Virginia West Virginia

Vocal Cords Misunderstood In Voice Production

Paris scholars debate vocal mechanism: Henrt Pro seard argues vocal cords do not produce tones but are bypassed by throat vibrations. He cites airflow rushing through cavities, comparing humming to wind instruments rather than cord vibration, challenging common beliefs about speech and song.

Paris Henrt Proseard Pro Arsenval Demy

Millionaire Brewer Hupfel Wounded in Lexington Ave Shooting

Chris Go Mayfel, son of John de Uiupfol, reportedly wounded fatally by a woman identified as Mrs Kousara Spanil, sister of Dr Min off, during a shooting at Lexington Avenue and 40th Street. Spanil, arrested at the scene, denies the charges. Hupfel previously faced threats in letters cited in a 1923 malpractice action and had prior legal battles with Spanil beginning in 1918.

New York Chris Go Mayfel John O de Uiupfol Hiidows Lexington Avenue Hupfel Patien Wier

Red Sox Adds Four Pitchers For 1925 Season

Boston announces four pitchers signed for 1925. Charles Ruffing from Nokomis Illinois, John F Wood of Princeton West Virginia, Harold J Wiltz of Clay City Indiana, and Charles Jamerson of Memphis Tennessee join as right handed and left handed pitchers for the coming season.

Boston Boston Red Sox Charles Ruffing Nokomsa Il John F.wood Princeton W. Va Harold J. Wiltz Clay City Charles Jamerson Memphis Tonn

Death of Captain John M Collins West Virginia Mason Leader

Captain John M Collins, dear grand lodge officer of the West Virginia Grand Lodge of Masons, died suddenly today in his Charleston Masonic Temple office. Born 1861 in Boston, he had a varied career in Indiana and coal, served five years on the penitentiary board, and held Charleston posts including assistant postmaster, school commissioner, and city auditor.

Charleston John M. Collins West Virgings House of Delegates West Penitentiary Board

Jail Break Fails At Huntington Federal Jail

Tommy O'Brien, held on bootlegging charges, attempted to escape by sawing two bars loose and crawling through a wall opening. A guard discovered him before he could reach freedom, while his wife was reportedly arrested for aiding the escape plan.

Huntington Fed Tommy O'Brien Ger King O'Brien Wisage

Aviators Killed Near Brooksfield in Plane Crash

San Antonio reports Major Kee O Wright of Lyon Indiana and Lieut Arthur L Foster whose parents live in Weir Texas were instantly killed when their aircraft burned after crashing near Brooksfield today.

San Antonio Texas Kee O. Wright Lyon Tnd Arthur L. Foster Weir Brooksfield

Judge faces probe into harassment claim against federal official

Washington February 10 The house judiciary committee moves to authorize a sweeping investigation into harassment allegations surrounding Federal Judge Une Jish of the Eastern Illinois District. The inquiry aims to examine conduct and potential misconduct within the federal judiciary.

Washington House Judiciary Har Pen Une Jish Astern Ilinois

Baker Case Ends in Judiciary Committee Recommendation

Washington February 10 The house judiciary committee today unanimously adopted as part of a sub committee recommendation against impeachment of Federal Judge Baker of the Northern West Virginia District.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Baker West Va

Boost Union Made Goods Boost Union Made Goods

Coalition of dates in Washington plans a conference to settle the Coal River Collieries dispute and a gathering of affiliated union leaders to map a campaign promoting union made products. Action is noted on the resignation of James Donegan, first vice president, by the executive committee of the American Federation of Labor.

Miami Fin Coal River James Donecan American Federation of Labor Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Ted Mine Workers Collorks I West Virginiay Lrotterhood Washington

Pneumonia Epidemic Reported Near Ruby Alaska

A pneumonia outbreak north of Ruby on the Yukon frontier is reported under control. Two deaths and five recovering are listed in a message from Dry Krost of Ruby, dated February 10.

Anchorage Alaska

England Faces Bootlegging Problem Across the Channel

Fondon reports England struggles with bootlegging as smuggled spirits cross from France at low prices. The West aster Gazette notes proposed measures to curb the trade and mentions smugglers using motor boats and lorries to move illicit alcohol to London and other ports.

Fondon England West @aster Gazette America France Elant English London

Nother Probe Is Authorized In Power Monopolies Inquiry

Washington reports the senate has charged the Federal Trade Commission with another investigatory task. A double barreled resolution directs an inquiry into alleged monopolies in power and public utilities and into a rational propaganda to discourage public ownership. The action follows a daylong debate and aligns with Norris and Ernest proposals on General Electric and related production and distribution scrutiny.

Washington Senate Federal Trade Commission Norris Republican Nebraska General Electre Company Ernest Kentucky

Fog Shuts New York Traffic and Delays Ships

Heavy fog paralyses land and sea transport in New York City with dozens of vessels delayed and multiple coastwise and transatlantic ships anchoring off Hell Gate. Three ships from Fall River Providence and New England passengers reach berths after nearly a day. An eight-ship quarantine cluster slows docking further.

New York Med Fall River Maxs Providence D. I New England Hell Gate Ohio Royal Mail Line White Star Line

Lincoln Guilty of Murder in Wife and Brother Case

Geneva Illinois February 10 Lincoln a 30 year old florist and lawyer was found guilty by a jury of murdering his wife Lina with her brother Byron Shows. The bodies were burned and the heads sealed in a concrete block. Lincoln's attorney accepted the verdict and officers planned his transfer to Statesville penitentiary.

Geneva W Lincoln Lina Byron Lincoln Statesville

State to Sell Five Million Dollar Road Bonds

Charleston reports the state will sell a five million dollar road bond issue today with bidders competing for the best price. The issue dates January 1 1925 and runs serially from 1950 to 1950 with interest not exceeding 4.5 percent, bids to be received by the governor.

State Road Morgan Charleston

MCormack Condition Improves Amid Postponed Engagements

New Orleans February reports say tenor John McCormack is improving after a throat inflammation from a cold. Attending physicians postponed his February engagements until March and he plans a rest period in Miami after leaving today as scheduled.

New Orleans John McCormick MacCormack Miami

Grief Kills Boone Wife in Tennessee Prison Spouse Dies

Relatives report heart trouble from grief over Daniel Boone's murder conviction as Boone, 28, wife of Daniel Boone, dies at home in Renova, Tenn. The death followed news of her husband’s life sentence in the state penitentiary for murder.

Daniel Boone Oy Mer Enton Mra Tennessee Boone Ue State Penitentiary Renova

Cop Mlaherty Found Shot In Rooming House Levee

Washington February 10 2P report says John Mlaherty an officer at City Hall station York was found shot to death in a rooming levee with an apparent suicide note. Authorities said he came here yesterday and left a note for a brother.

Washington John Mlaherty City Hall York

Dr Sun Grows Weaker In Public Life Of China

The ailing leader in China grew steadily weaker two weeks after illness as he had arrived in Canton leading a delegation. He was to attend the unification conference called by the Peking administration representing Southern China.

China Sun Canton

All American Force Employed to Start Work at Wendel

Non union miners from Buckhannon and Adrian arrived in Grafton to work at Maryland Coal Company’s Wendel site as authorities monitor tensions in the industrial dispute. State troopers and local police guard the area while union and company factions pursue opposing wage goals amid a quiet, tense atmosphere.

Wendel Maryland Coal Company Buckhannon Adrian Grafton Hobart A. Brown Erings Otld Little Mining Own Maryland Company Gladwell John Billy Nick Madyaman Squire Leach Lee Ju Beterama le Wittens Himmers Browntown Norton, Elkins Western Simpson Wendell Galloway Bear Mountain Rosemont

Weather outlook for West Virginia turns wetter and cooler

West Virginia forecast calls for rain tonight with warmer temperatures in the eastern portion. Wednesday may bring continued rain followed by a turn to colder conditions.

West Virginia East Portion

Trapped Man Breathing Amplifier Cave Reveal

In a Meantime Military Court hearing two witnesses testified about Floyd Collins and his entombment. The case centers on recollections of events prior to Collins's entrapment and the surrounding rescue efforts.

Military Court Floyd Collins

Little Reporter Tells His Story of Floyd Collins Rescue

In Cave City Kentucky on February 10 the Sand Cave rescue saga continues as Floyd Collins is believed alive with faint respiration. Reporter William Miller recounted entering the cave, finding Collins, and hearing his first words asking for protection from dripping water as rescuers struggled with the dangerous passage.

Metloyd Miller Sand Cave Homer Marshall Collins Floyd Collins Columbus Doyle Ts Doylo Mr. Miller Wait Floyd Mr. Miller Collins Eas Mirface Hosmer Collins Robert Burdon Loutaville

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