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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
4
A Greenville style column discusses religious tolerance in the nation, invoking Clarence Darrow and the Scopes trial, warning that bigotry threatens liberty. It contrasts freedom of thought with intolerance and urges action against religious fanaticism.
The legislature revises the game law with both gains and losses. It requires written hunting permits from landowners and owners or tenants to enforce hunting on others land. Many timber lands lack fences and undefined boundaries complicate enforcement. Some landowners and clubs push for easier access while demanding licenses to fund wildlife protection.
Martins Ferry Ohio July 20 four dead as wrecks and drownings claim multiple lives. Ethel Rossman 20 of Washington Pa injured. Doon Wheeling resident charged with driving while intoxicated after a 30 foot embankment plunge near the Ohio River. Moyer girl and Doon victims hospitalized. Kowman arm amputated. Amistaken reports of injuries. Ocean City New Jersey July 20 four Philadelphians drown at Carson Inlet while attempting to rescue a heart attack victim. three rescuers perished in strong currents. Youngstown Ohio July 20 five killed at a grade crossing in a separate incident.
Robbers entered the Red Cross Pharmacy in West Grafton early this morning and stole over $600 in cash and four gold watches valued at $50. The door was entry point and the thieves used a chipped glass corner to reach a night latch. Police could not report details by afternoon.
A sedan carrying the Severin family and Babich with two children was hit by a New York Central passenger train late Sunday near Brookfield Ohio ten miles north of here. Dead are Matthew Severin 38 Agnes Severin 33 their son 10 and Joseph Babich 22 Mary Moreich 12 Babich was driving the family to Pennsylvania to fetch Barbara 7 and Charles 5 who were visiting at an uncle’s farm.
Charleston July 20 H A Abbott state commissioner of banking faults lack of force for the state banking department and the ease of obtaining bank charters as causes of recent West Virginia bank failures He complains of insufficient appropriations and notes dishonest officials can plot year round while examiners have limited access Abbott says reforms will end sick or tottering banks when he leaves office
Mexico City reports the Interior Department has ordered an investigation into the shooting of Harold G Bretherton, United States vice consul at Amanzicalientes. The incident prompted official scrutiny and a formal inquiry to determine circumstances and accountability.
In Mt Vernon New Jersey July 20 robbers stopped a Westchester County Electric Railway special car. Inspector Jacob Schumacher was killed and conductor R J Nichol critically wounded. About 1800 dollars carried by Schumacher disappeared when the robbers fled. Edith Baltimore and Miss Marian Mooney, owners of the car, were held for investigation.
Dayton Tennessee July 15 Rev H G Byrd who led the Northern Methodist Church here until his congregation rejected a Modernist preacher today stood amid the ruins of his career He cannot resign under church law and has quit He plans to return to cabinet making to support his family of three children He moved here from West Virginia three years ago and rebuilt the small church which now has ninety four members Some locals praise him as the church's most useful pastor while others blame him for the split
Dayton Tennessee July 20 judge Raulston cites Clarence Darrow for contempt of court over remarks made in the Scopes evolution trial. Darrow ordered to appear tomorrow and post $5,000 bond. Proceedings recall Friday exchange and judge’s tolerance for cross examination methods amid a crowded courtroom.
In Dayton Tennessee Judge Raulston opens the Scopes trial with a statement stressing to avoid passion or prejudice. Darrow and Bryan spar over time limits as defense reads eight science witnesses and the state objects to documents including the governor's message and a biology textbook excerpt.
Charleston police report Clifford Miller 22 drowned while bathing in the Kanawha River Sunday afternoon. Body recovered about 30 minutes later after diving from a barrage, believed to have struck rock. Second drowning within Charleston city limits this season.
Dayton Tenn July 20 The Scopes evolution trial drew large crowds to the Rhea county court as judges and lawyers arrived early. A cardboard display listed 32 canons of professional ethics indicating the duty of the lawyer to the court and to maintain a respectful attitude toward the judiciary.
Bernard I. Barnett, 25, foreman at International Nickel Company, was instantly killed Sunday at a Huntington flying field when his foot slipped while exiting a moving airplane propeller. He was a passenger in the plane and was seated in the forward seat before the fatal fall.
In Buenos Aires on July 20, Luis Firpo the Argentine heavyweight expresses eagerness for a rematch with Jack Dempsey. He criticizes the proposed Dempsey Wills bout, dispatches a cable urging the fight, and vows full training to meet Dempsey again in 1926.
Lansing July 15 Elmer Big Mac McDonald once chauffeur to Gov Groesbeck and a dog owner who helped ban dogs from the state capitol will join a Michigan prison road crew as a pick and shovel leader. Convicted of violating the prohibition law, he drew one to two years at Iona Reformatory after a train trip to Grand Rapids linked him to a whiskey case. He had hoped for the warden’s post, but the dog’s removal ended that dream, and he now remains a prisoner with a contentious past and limited pardon path through the governor who once employed him. Prisoners at road camps are not allowed dogs.
Funeral services were held at Webster Springs for Josephine Cunningham two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Cunningham who died at their Browntown home Sunday morning after a short illness. The body was taken to Webster Springs for burial Sunday afternoon. Survived by father mother two sisters Ruth and Leone and one brother Troxelle.
Wilbur A J Nelson state geologist of Tennessee remarks that teaching of buried animal and plant remains has occurred since 1828. He argues evolution theory is essential to geology in Tennessee and credits early religious ancestors for allowing its teaching across 92 years. He notes Mississippi river history and Gulf of Mexico extension affecting west Tennessee geology.
A Detroit tele graph operator admitted his prior story of Russell Scott’s innocence in the Joseph Maurier slaying was romance. The last hour reprieve failed to save Scott from execution as officials and attorneys pursue possible commutation amid unclear affidavits and contested timing.
Wireless dispatch from Kanghai dated July 20 reports Chinese troops tired of foreigners in the Azabian province escorting by local troops, with violence against foreigners and other areas in the province. The dispatch mentions attacks on a tent and pounders as part of hostilities.
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