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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
3
Daily Sentinel reports a formal lawyers fete by the County Bar Association at the Grafton, featuring a mock court docket, a spirited dinner, and speeches by Judge Warren B. Kittle and others. The event highlighted court activity from May term and celebrated legal craft with humor and praise for judges.
Chicago June 26 A rain and hail storm amid a Eucharistic congress sent 800000 to 1000000 attendees scrambling for shelter and trains. More than ten injured, including Mrs. Sarah Murphy 60 with skull fracture and dislocated hip. Dozens transported to hospital ships and homes as officials struggled to restore order.
Washington reports no case against the ship at Norfolk guiding the coast guard cutter Manning to tow the Elina, a rum laden steamer, to a North Carolina port to pursue a possible case. The Elma, formerly Lilac, departed to sea amid secrecy after liquor found aboard and no captain willing to claim responsibility. The Manning towed the prize out of port hours after its seizure, then vanished toward the Lower Chesapeake Bay as officials weigh next steps.
William Phillips, serving time for forgery in Moundsville, was arrested at his Simpson home by state and county officers after escaping from Taylor County during a Memorial Day parade. He fled with Orla Bart Jett and Charles Lane, but was traced and taken into custody at 3 a.m. by Troopers Woodell Murphy Brown Sheriff Newton and Deputy Bolyard.
A fragment from Daily Sentinel reports Philipps claiming escapees fled to New York after breaking from jail, taking a freight car to Cumberland then to New York. two prisoners reportedly remained there. Other items note Mrs Emrick’s East Coast tour before returning to California, a surprise birthday party for Master Charles Snider with pink and white decor, and Naomi Chapter Order of the Eastern Star installing 1926 officers including Maude Matson and Grace Donhachie. A marriage announcement records Myrtle Riley and S T Didsdale wed in Harrisburg, with plans to reside in Philadelphia.
Martinaburg West Virginia June 25 UP Mrs George Yokum 45 died at her Petersburg home yesterday from injuries after falling from a chair while hanging paper. The churn handle penetrated her body in the accident cited as cause.
Mineola June 25 Officials say a love letter found in a suspect's pocket helped solve a double tragedy. The letter from an admirer in Mexico to Mrs. Frances Tracy Lion Brewster suggested unreciprocated affection and triggered the fatal quarrel in Grenhead New York last Tuesday night, with Sydney E. Brewster killing his wife and himself. The coroner's inquest and District Attorney Edwards linked the motive to the missing letter signed Rad or Rod and dated May 25 in Paral Chibiuhua.
Cincinnati, June 25. William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, said labor is in a healthy condition with no major troubles. He noted a slackening in coal, shoe, and pottery, but expected improvement as wartime stimuli fade. He anticipated routine matters and minor disputes at the federation's executive council meeting.
Cleveland, C., June 25. Two unusual pinochle hands were announced today. Mrs J I Gibson reportedly held 1000 acres eight aces. Harry B Hertel deputy clerk at the election board claimed 1000 spades and a double run of ace king queen jack ten of spades. The jack paired with queen of spades for forty more points. My partner held two twenties and nine of ramps giving arty points. We won every trick for 250 more points totaling 1840 pints.
Chester Nichola a right handed pitcher from the New Haven Connecticut club in the Eastern league has been acquired by Pittsburgh Nation Ma in exchange for Bernard Cutleton. Culloton will join New Haven under option.
Bridgeport residents urged a 15 mile per hour speed limit at village approaches after complaints of speeds from 30 to 40 mph. Clarkabore Motor Club president W S Masotheimer relayed the city’s plea, noting motorists from Clarksburg commonly speed through the area. Mayor counseled drivers to use caution while traveling Route No. 1. In other news, Harvard defeated Yale in the two mile freshman eight by three lengths as race coverage noted the leading Crimson at start.
Senate campaign funds hearings reveal William B. Wilson, secretary of labor and Democratic Senate nominee in Pennsylvania, spent about 88 dollars of his own money on the primary and his campaign committee about 10,000 dollars, with 4,000 paid and 6,000 to be paid later. The account cites meals at Pittsburgh’s William Penn Hotel and notes limited poll watchers at ten dollars daily.
Geneva reports that experts discarded the essential feature of the Washington naval agreement in comparison of naval strength. The decision unsettles continental Europe's view and questions extension of Washington principles. Mrs J R Jones and family are visiting in Kegrpeyaville, VA.
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