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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1925

Page

5

Russell Scott Escapes Hangings Amid Sa nity Hearings

Russell Scott, held on murder charges in Chicago, dodged execution twice in days as legal maneuvers and jail debates over his sanity unfolded. Detroit club women raised $5,000 for his defense while his brother Robert Scott remained the focus of frantic, evolving court actions and last minute stays.

Gene Gery Conman Russell Ey Scott St. Claire Ang Stewart Robert W. J. Manley Robert Scott Rd Leen Chicago Russell Scott Calldwa Joseph B. David Small David Governor Small State Board of | Dens and Paroles Ppisseta

Prefers Jail To Matrimony

New Brunswick New Jersey July 24 John T Meeker 27 year old alimony dodger is free today from three years imprisonment for failure to pay his wife 12 a week Meeker emerged from Middlesex county jail with a broad smile Three years of divorce litigation featuring his wife several judges and many lawyers lay behind him He said he would not pay the alimony The county solicitor declared the taxpayers no longer cared to support Meeker and had him released He says it was great in there I had a fine time I could go any place I wanted to do He plans to work there for pay since he likes jail so well

New Brunswick N. J John T. Meeker Meeker Middlesex County Failute

Jury Complete In Movie Case in Los Angeles Court

In Los Angeles on July 24, jurors nearly finished a trial of three men accused of plotting to kidnap Mary Pickford. Spectators hoped to see Mary Pickford or Douglas Fairbanks testify before weekend adjournment. Fairbanks attended daily. defense hinted Pickford and her double would testify, the latter said to have aided police in investigations.

Los Angeles Cal Mary Pickford Miss Pickford Douglas Fairbanks Fairbanks

Pennsylvania Senator Invited as Coolidge House Guest

Senator Pepper of Pennsylvania has been invited by President Coolidge to be his house guest at White Court over the weekend. The visit will let the president discuss the legislative outlook and exchange views on the world court proposal in which Pepper has been active, and seek information on the anthracite situation.

Swampscott Mass Pepper Pennsylvania President Coolidge White Court Coolidge Pep Ber Alma Mattern Marietta Ohio C. A. Shuster W. Washington Street Mattern Keyser, Son Grafton Parker Selvey Ida Starcher Clarksburg Howard Hebner Dick Thompson Nell Hol Menington Oday L. R. Moore Parkersburg Maude Boyce Detroit Ommer' Dore Boyce Blueville Stanley Floyd Wheeling Waw Martha Jenkins East Washington Street Clay Hardin Philadelphia Charles Skaggs

Nickel Plate Merger Plan Guarded by Ore and Coal Exchange Manager

Herman Griggy, manager of the Ore and Coal Exchange in Cleveland, testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that the Nickel Plate railroad merger would improve coal shipment outlets for the Chenna brake and Ohio railroad, aiding their coal trade.

Washington Herman Griggy Ore and Coal Exchange Cleveland Interstate Commerce Ommission Nickel Plate Railroad Chena

Varney Guilty Of Murdering Close Friend

In Mingo county circuit court a jury found Reford Varney guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of Harry Crigger, a former close friend, after a four hour and fifty five minute deliberation. Varney testified he acted in self defense during an attempted arrest. Crigger died from a bullet wound that passed through his body and a street window, dying in Louis Shore’s arms. The trial drew a large precession of spectators. sentence will be set later.

Hudson Varney Crigger R. D. Bailey Mingo Pineville Friends of Chicago Plowe

Negro Faked Insurance Scheme On Coal Miner

Edwin Lark a Negro lawyer and secretary treasurer of the Loyal Order of Stag faced theft charges for taking $30 from John Yostates of Weston who claimed he paid for lodge membership and benefits. Lark was bound over to Cabell county grand jury on a $500 bond amid federal and postal investigations into alleged mail fraud and related schemes. Larks headquarters were closed and papers confiscated as authorities pursued the case.

Huntington W. Va Edwin Lark The Loyal Order of Stag Cabell County Grand Jury Yostates Lark Walderkin Charleston

London social season ends with Buckingham garden party

London July 24 The London social season concluded with a royal garden party at Buckingham Palace attended by more than one hundred Americans. Mr and Mrs Norris Clarke of Pittsburgh and Lotke Penrose, son of the late Pennsylvania Senator, were among those present.

London Buckingham Place Norris Clarke Pittsburgh Lotke Penrose

Weston Farmer Fakes Own Life in Suspected Suicide

Weston farmer John W. Gumm was found dead on his lawn early Monday. A note reportedly indicated the intention to end his life. details of the act and motive remain undisclosed as relatives and friends seek answers. The physician and coroner had previously reported the death findings.

Weston John W. Gumm Gumm

Cannot Move Forward With Nat's Dry Forces Reorg

Washington officials say the planned August 1 reorganization of the national dry forces cannot proceed due to unexpected difficulties in drafting details and selecting personnel. The present prohibition enforcement system will be continued for the time being. Assistant Secretary Andrews and others involved faced delays in finalizing the arrangements.

Washington Andrews

Fay Freed In Shannon Death

A coroner's jury ruled the boxing death of Mickey Shannon an unavoidable accident. Opponent Harry Fay was exonerated of blame. Shannon, born Howard Falmer, had ties to Chicago and formerly lived in Charleroy, Pennsylvania. The verdict followed an incident Tuesday night when Shannon’s neck was broken after being knocked through the ropes in Louisville.

Louisville Mickey Shannon Chicago Harry Fay Shannon Fay Charleroy Howard Falmer

Women Police Change Course In Washington Policy

Washington July 24. Commissioner Frederick A. Fenning announced a policy change for the capital police. He said policewomen previously tasked with arresting men who flirted with them will be reassigned to other duties. The shift follows court dismissals of cases against mashers brought by the cruising squad of police women.

Washington Frederick A. Fenning Capital

113 Injured As Veranda Collapses In Melbourne Parade

Melbourne, July 24. One hundred thirteen persons were injured, some seriously, when the theatre veranda collapsed during a parade of sailors from the visiting American fleet. No fatalities and no American sailors were hurt.

Melbourne Australia

Juvenile Tennis Star Enters Finals in Illinois Tourney

Chicago July 24 A L Sandy Wiener of Philadelphia moved to the Junior singles final by defeating Donald Strachan of Philadelphia in straight sets 6 6 4 The other finalist race saw Berkely Bell of Austin Texas edge Emmett Pare of Chicago 5 7 14 11 6 4

Chicago A. L Sandy” Wiener Philadelphia Illinois Donald Strachan Berkely Bell Austin Tex Emmett Pare

Lake patrol boat explosion near Lorain harbor

A government patrol boat G. G.334 exploded just outside Lorain Harbor while chasing lake rum. three crew members were rescued by a tug and none were seriously injured. The incident cites a link in the lake Erp rum chasers chain and occurred today with partial crews saved.

Lorain Lorain Harbor

Plan for new southern railroad through Alabama and Tennessee

Washington July 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission received a filing from the Florence Clifton and Paducah Railroad detailing a plan to build an extensive railroad line 22 miles long with terminals at Alabama and Kentucky. The route would pass through Alabama Tennessee and Kentucky.

Washington Alabama Tennessee Kenseyls Interstate Commerce Commission Florence, Clifton and Padicah Fim Anil Vaduéahs

Local Notes From Grafton And Nearby Areas

A long column of brief items cites visits, trips, and social calls in Grafton and surrounding towns. Citizens travel to Buckhannon, Clarksburg, Fairmont, Parkersburg, and Morgantown for family, business, and medical matters, with several engagements and social events noted.

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