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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1920

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Pittsburgh Hotel Distributes Liquor Stocks in Dividends

Pittsburghs William Penn Hotel and Felt Hotels announce a one time distribution of wines and liquor as gifts to stockholders. Dividends are based on ownership, with larger holders sharing with smaller ones later. distribution runs January 6 to 10 at the William Penn Hotel from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those with needs by January cay receive funds distribution responsibility lies with active management.

Pittsburgh Hotel Pittsburgh Distri- Linon. Am Apatacinth Adim Peng William Penn Ins Cay

Orval Yates Injured in Hunting Accident

Orval Yates son of Ithamer Yates a East Main street merchant was shot in the foot by a misfired double barrel gun given by companion Guy Ripler while rabbit hunting near town. The loaded charge struck the foot, severe damage feared, and he was taken to Christina street for treatment with hope to save the toe depending on later developments.

Orval Yates Ithamer Yates Vouley East Main Street Guy Ripler Guy Young Yates Orval Cloge Christina Street

Dancing at Twizentels Hall At Bellefield Orchestra

Dancing Thursday evening January 1 at Twizentels Hall with music by Bellefield Orchestra. Sessions run 8:80 to 11:20, admission 1.60. Cunningham, proprietor.

Twizentels Hall Bellefield Orchetra Cunningham

Woman Doctor Arrested as a Dangerous Red Doctor

Anna Reinstein wife of Boris Reinstein was arrested by an officer under the Lusk committee after questioning by the district attorney and jailed. Reports say she headed two paganzas in foreign countries and tied to Lenine Trotsky cabinet with links to socialist movements. Boris Reinstein left two years ago and Germany. Stockholm gives context to Bolshevik connections.

Buffalo N. Dee Anna Reinstein Boris Reinstein Lenine-Trotnsky Germany Stockholm Bolshevi

Pomerene and Lodge Discuss Peace Treaty

Washington December 1 Senators Lodge of Massachusetts and Pomerene of Ohio met with a Democratic foreign relations member to consider compromise proposals for ratifying the peace treaty. The trio declined to detail talks but noted definite modifications to the Republican majority program were examined. Pomerene said he hoped a completion could be worked out.

Washington Lodge Massachusetts Pomerane Ohio Foreign Relations Committee Pomerene

U S Shipping Board Eyes German Piers at Hoboken

Washington December 1941 negotiations have opened with the war department for the transfer to the U S Shipping Board of six former Mannburg American piers at Hoboken. The piers were turned over to the war department for transport service during the war. A shortage of pier space in New York and nearby areas prompts officials to seek possession of these piers to relieve operations.

Washington War Department The Shipping Board Board of Hoboken New York UN Hound

Mrs Bolyard Burned At Home In Sudden Fire Ordeal

Mrs Anna Bolyard, a young wife, was badly burned yesterday when her clothing caught fire from an open gas oven in her Grand street home. Her brother rescued her, and doctors report serious injuries but hope for recovery if kidneys and vital parts are spared. Three physicians attended, with pain relief achieved after initial agony.

Anna Bolyard Bolyard Grand Street Shafar

Organized Poison Ring In Philadelphia

Philadelphia reports an organized band like New York’s gang behind wholesale traffic of liquid death. Coroner Knight announced personal charge of the investigation into four deaths from wood alcohol, calling the makers and distributors murderers. Saloonkeepers were allegedly approached to sell one drink, with one keeper alerting detectives and describing the poison agent.

Philadelphia New York Knight

Naval Attache Removed for Lack of Tact

Washington reports Rear Admiral Decker was removed from the Madrid naval attaché post during the war. Secretary Capable said the State Department demanded his replacement, following Ambassador Willard’s representations. The article notes Decker was capable but failed to recognize he served under diplomatic prerogatives of the State Department.

Washington Decker Madrid Capivle State Department Willard Daniels

Quebec Prepares to Ship Liquor Across Canada

Reports say Quebec will permit inter provAll liquor movement starting at 12 01 am tomorrow as wartime prohibitions lapse. The province, now the sole area selling liquor, moves thousands of gallons valued at 2 75 and up toward dry regions including Ontario Manitoba and the Maritime provinces.

Quebec Ouvio Manitoba Martime

Printer Wanted At Grafton Sentinel

Grafton Sentinel seeks a first class printer to assist on makeup and press or an A-1 linotype operator. Best wages paid. Wire, phone or write at once.

Grafton Sentinel

Giant Hands Tangle Fearful Maid in Brooklyn Murder

Dee 3L and Kart Hanson a sailor strangled a young woman in a Brooklyn hotel after believing she robbed him of 270 dollars. Hanson, found the money in his pocket and stood over the corpse in a daze as investigators noted the brutal struggle and his large hands.

New York Dee Kart Hanson Macerone Killire Brooklyn Harsor Henson Sstaxniel Iim Daze

Oil Prices Hit New High as Oil Men Profit Soar

In Pittsburgh today, principal oil purchasing agencies announced another crude price rise to 5 a barrel with other grades up 15 cents. Corning and Campbell led increases to 3.50 and 3.42 respectively, Somerset to 3.25, Ragland to 1.75. The moves, the highest ever in Pittsburgh, come amid a surge in reserves and renewed drilling in western Pennsylvania as older wells are revitalized.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Corning Cabell Somerset Ragland

Wood Files Candidacy for Republican Presidential Nomination

General Leonard Wood today filed a formal announcement of his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination with the South Dakota secretary of state.

Cloudy and Warmer Tonight With Snow Expected Thursday

The forecast calls for cloudy skies and warmer temperatures tonight. Thursday is expected to bring snow and a drop in temperatures, with cooler conditions continuing afterward.

Peace Treaty Ratification Delayed By Plebiscite Issues

Paris December 31 The supreme council fixed January 6 for signing the German peace treaty protocol but delays loom as German delegates lack full authority for plebiscite details. Troop withdrawals and Hungarian occupation complicate plans. A decision on Switzerland’s League of Nations admission was reserved for the league itself.

Paris Supreme Council Efrest Germany Upper Silesia Hungary coun+cil Switzerland League of Nations Uecognelt

Robbers Take $115000 in Daring Omaha Bank Heist

Four masked men entered Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Benson in Omaha suburb Omaha Dec 31 threatening six employees and five customers before taking about $115000 chiefly Liberty Bonds and other securities. The robbers fled in an automobile.

Omaila Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Benson Omaha Nall Next Liberty Bonds

Berger Contested in Fifth District Congress Seat

Milwaukee announces a contest of Victor Berger's seat in Congress. Fusion candidate H bodenstab claims Berger is unqualified to hold office and that Berger’s votes totaling 508 are invalid. Notice served on Berger in Chicago last night.

Milwaukee Wis H. Bodenstab Congress Victor Berger Tierger Chicago Berger Trom

Vester Arrested in Kalamazoo Returns to Eoritral

Cecila Beatrice Vester surrendered to authorities in Mount Clemens Michigan and was jailed on a murder charge in Detroit area case. She claims innocence and says she was in Battle Creek the night of the shooting, supported by Camp Custer soldier Ben Sorrenson. The slain man’s will was filed in probate court.

Mount Clemens Mich Cecila Beatrice Vester Stanley Brown Detroit Chicago Kalamazoo Midh Vester Mer Caldwell Webter Battle Creek Brown Ben Sorrenson Camp Custer

Bituminous Scale Board Adjournalment

The president's commission adjourned its sessions after laying groundwork for a nationwide inquiry into the bituminous coat industry. Public hearings begin January 12 with formal inquiries sent to coal mining firms for 1919 cost sheets, analyzed with federal bodies before field hearings.

Washington Rembrandt Peale John P. White Henry Robinson Aloo Reol United States Federal Trade Commission

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Ruge Wine PRO Hata Buf U.S. Shipping Board Mrs. Bolyard Pretoria Bilers NAVY Cord Canada Printer Burgh General Wood Self Ernest Clark Clark Grafton High Elkins Fatrice Vester Kalamazoo Eoritrial
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