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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1925
Page
1
Washington reports say President Coolidge weighs French debt developments and possible repudiation impact on private loans. Officials stress careful official information and note Paris denies plans to disavow obligations while explaining budget obstructions.
Scranton reports indicate the Pittston strike at the Underwood Mine is waning as about half of the workers return to duty. State troops and county deputies remain on site without incident while Pittston business leaders push a settlement effort led by John L. Lewis, international president of the miners, who arrived to aid negotiations.
In Logansport Indiana a demented woman Mrs Emma Hobaugh 38 was held after the shotgun slaughter of her father Henry Passier 69 her mother Catherine Lassier 60 her brother John Nassler 22 and her daughter Viola Hobaugh 3. A sanity committee was summoned to examine her as neighbors said mistreatment prompted the act. The Cass county grand jury will review the sanity report when it convenes January 5.
The body of Dr. Eugene Hildreth I I of Wheeling arrived at his old home at noon and was borne to St Mathews Episcopal church for services this afternoon. Physicians from the northern panhandle served as pallbearers.
President Coolidge will approve the army world fliers reward plan drafted by the general staff and backed by Secretary Weeks though he had hoped for more generous terms for the aviators. Pittsburgh police hold up case involves W T Woodruff of Wheeling West Virginia held for investigation after attempting to recruit men for a drug store heist.
The Five Million Christmas Club announces a nationwide opening for membership in 1925. The program promises easy enrollment and quick access to Christmas funds, inviting individuals to call and secure a membership card.
Local appeal urges residents of Grafton West Virginia to visit The Taylor County Bank during the week to secure Merry Christmas funds for 1925. The note highlights community cooperation and a charitable drive likely supported by the bank and civic groups.
Irvin Cobb, paralleling Mark Twain, denies a death report in a telegram to the New York World from Paducah Kentucky. Twain says the Chicago rumor that he is dead is greatly exaggerated and unfounded.
The city bought a Seagrave fire truck in Columbus and unloaded it at the Baltimore and Ohio station. An inspector will visit soon to train drivers and evaluate the vehicle. Mayor Cather expects payment if the unit performs as well as a prior truck. A mechanic will service the truck periodically and it will be housed beside the old fire house with plans for a new station in the near future.
Public funeral services for Robert W. Brown past grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks will be held at 2:00 p m Sunday in San Diego with Grand Exalted Ruler John G Price delivering the elegy. The body will be sent January 7 to Louisville for further services before burial in Russellville Kentucky alongside his parents.
Off the California coast the Japanese freighter Gingo Maru burned after fighting flames overnight. The Julia Lucenbach rescued 79 passengers and 75 crew, while 20 remained aboard at daybreak. The ship, 8600 tons, owned by Toyo Kisen Kobushiki, was en route Valparaiso to Japan via San Pedro and San Francisco.
West Virginia’s Pruntytown plant, now relocated to Nitro, aims to produce license plates and signs with a $30,000 six acre site purchase. The move follows a $20,000 investment and $11.758 hundred cost per hundred plates versus higher outside bids. Production for other states is planned alongside a road markings program and rail advantage. The St Lawrence River was reported frozen solid for 8 1/2 miles early last week.
The Grafton city pumping station chlorine control unit failed, prompting the county health officer Dr Hedges to arrange a temporary loan of a state machine. The Charleston kept device was installed by L F Warrick and will remain until a city unit is provided. The measure aims to prevent typhoid outbreaks tied to unboiled water.
Berlin women adopt snake skin inspired stockings with vertical stripes in coffee and milk hues. The garter snake design features long yellow bands with brown and black accents while chocolate and coffee shades show blotches and spots mimicking water snakes. These reptile themed stockings are the season’s demand.
Los Angeles jurors find former prize fighter Kid McCoy guilty of manslaughter in the death of Theresa Mars. Verdict described as a compromise after 78 hours of deliberation. McCoy tearful and denying guilt plans an appeal and awaits sentencing. He faces later robbery and assault counts in an antique shop case set for next week.
Chicago reports that Clarence Darrow and the Bachrach brothers will share a 150000 fee for saving Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr from the gallows after they pled guilty to kidnapping and killing Robert Franks. Details say the Leopold family found 150000 acceptable after seeking 200000 and a Lord family objection. The note adds an unrelated item about a former Bloomington New Jersey church pastor on trial.
Management reports no profitable month in two years for the Baltimore and Ohio owned structure. The John H. Murphy Co of Chicago took charge two years ago and says the venture has never been profitable under any management. Location near railroad yards with smoke and cinders, plus high overhead, are cited as factors. Town gossip predicts the building may become a railway division office building.
Washington December 30 President Coolidge signals hope for another international naval disarmament conference within a year but cautions on timing. House naval committee votes to investigate navy needs, with Secretary Wilbur slated to testify January 8, exploring administration views on naval strength and future armament. The session aims to bridge bills on naval building and adjustments to requisites, while avoiding urgency to spark conflict with other nations.
In Hollywood California police found Mr and Mrs Milton Holly dead in their bungalow court apartment amid Christmas decorations and presents. The couple, once New York residents, appear to have been dead since Christmas night with mystery surrounding their cause of death. Relatives doubt poisoning and investigators clash over whether poison or gas foul play led to the deaths.
Notice states the Palace Restaurant at 25 West Main Street will close Thursday night January 1 for repairs and remodeling and plans a reopening by January 15. Also notes Klan meeting for Exalted Cyclops with robe reminder and funeral services.
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