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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1927

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Soviet Representatives Leave For Russia Today

A Soviet official, head of the delegation, departed London by train for Moscow to attend a diplomatic conference with Britain. The journey included a brief Berlin stop for a conference with Soviet foreign minister. The crowd at the station reacted with a mixed reception as the party proceeded.

London Britain Russia Moscow Berlin St. Louis Criteherin U.S

Bake sale at Andrews M. E. Church Empire Market

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Andrews M. E. Church announces a bake sale this Saturday the 4th at Empire Meat Market. Items for sale include bread pies cakes and candy. Proceeds support church mission work.

the Woman's Home Missionary Ty of Andrews M. E. Church Empire Meat

Chaplin Affair Reveals Counterclaims in Divorce Fight

Los Angeles June 3 The other side of the Chaplin divorce story appears in his answer and cross complaint filed yesterday. Charlie Chaplin defends his marriage, asserts fidelity and hard work, and portrays Lita Grey Chaplin as an inattentive mother and calculating wife who sought separation amid rumors of a young admirer and other escapades. Mrs Chaplin declines comment. her lawyer vows a reply before Monday and seeks an early trial.

Los Angeles Charles Chaplin Lita Grey Chaplin Chaplin

Nine Persons Killed In Paris Train Wreck

Nine people died and seven were seriously injured when the Paris-Nimes express collided with a wrecked freight car near Moulins, 160 miles southeast of Paris. No Americans were believed to be among the casualties. Two third class coaches and the express car were badly smashed. America faced no immediate threat from the navy’s coast patrol.

Paris

Three Miners Die In Sudden Mine Blast Near Welch

Three miners riding a motor were killed in a Warrior mine entry near War Welch West Virginia early today. Seventeen other miners escaped with two rescued suffering after damp. Cause unknown but believed the motor may have ignited a gas pocket. Victims named Carter Burnett and Kelly were killed.

Nathan Kelly Carter Burnett Kelly

Woman killed at Tunnelton in railroad accident

Mrs. Mary Davis, 64, widow, was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio freight engine on tracks near Tunnelton. Her daughter and grandchild escaped injury. survivors include a daughter and several grandchildren. Funeral plans not yet set as of late afternoon. Mexico gears up for 1928 presidential campaign with shotgun practice boom observed by correspondents.

Tunnelton Mary Davis Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co

Flood Control Meet Hears Dwight Davis

Chicago June 3 Dwight Davis secretary of war and president Coolidge a personal representative spoke at the flood control conference. He urged a businesslike approach to flood control and said the Mississippi can be controlled. Congressman Stephen Porter proposed a resolution to form a committee of engineers businessmen economists and agricultural experts to confer with army engineers on flood control.

Chicago Mississippi Resolutions Committee Dwight Davis Coolidge Stephen Porter Pennsylvania House Committee On Foreign Affair Army

Wife Of Mexican President Dies Following Operation

Senora Calles wife of President Calles dies in Mexico City after an operation. The President, ill himself, prepared to bring the body to Mexico City as a formal funeral party travels on the yellow presidential train. She was about 46, mother of eleven with nine surviving, and her daughter Ernestina had just married Thomas A Robinson of New York.

Mexico City Jone Mat Fer Senora Calles Calles Angeles California Shel Ernestina Thomas A. Robinson New York Los Angeles Mexiico Willi Porfirio Diaz

Society Matron Attacked At East 7th Street Home

Mrs. Baith Cuttin Phelps, wife of architect Stowe Phelps, was struck on the head by a mysterious woman with a small hatchet at her East 7th Street residence. Phelps and two debutantes were away. the assailant was described as plainly dressed and well spoken. Several private detectives had watched the house in the days prior. A prior telephone call asked if Phelps had a pistol permit, which he said he did.

Paris George Lindric France Cherbourg New York Memphis Potomac Hidge Ndbergh England St. Louis Royal Air Force le Bouret Field le Bourget Indhereh Lindy Leourget Willary Ciil Ld Janey Lousal Baith Cuttin Phelps Stowe Phelps Phelps Fashionable East 7Ath Street Isis Igh Nepatrohinintor

Rate Contest To Be Renewed In Coal Shipping War

Washington June 3 A renewal of the contest over lake cargo coal rates was decided at a meeting of 92 coal operators from West Virginia Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky chaired by James D. Francis Island Creek Coal Company They urged railroads serving the coal states to cut coal rates to the Great Lakes by 20 cents per ton or more in response to the Interstate Commerce Commission decision cutting Pittsburgh and Ohio rates by 20 cents per ton Participants warned a long contest may follow.

Washington West Virginia Virginia Tennessee Kentucky James D. Francis Island Creek Coal Company Great Lakes Interstate Commerce Commission Pittsburgh Oho

Darrow to Try Free Man in Vermont Slayer Case

Chicago, Lune 3 An aging Chicago defender famed for abolition of capital punishment agrees to aid a condemned man after his son’s vow to assist the family of the slayer. A note from Paul Darrow prompted the effort, linked to a Winsor Vermont killing and a Winsor girl death case.

Chicago Darrow Vermont Arthur Cooley Chet Dartmouth College Paul Darrow White Cooley Paul John C. Wineyters Winsor

Film Player Killed in Motor Wreck Near Santa Monica

Santa Monica, June. Tinar Hansen, motion picture player, died after a mysterious auto wreck. He was found unconscious beside his car with a leg wound resembling a bullet injury. Physicians could not confirm the cause until autopsy. Witnesses said the car collided with a 12 inch steel pipe.

Santa Monica Cal Tinar Hansen Santa Manica Hansen

Jackson slaying shocks Mississippi town

In Jackson Mississippi on June 3 a Black man shot and killed 19 year old Martha Reese and severely wounded her sister-in-law Mrs 0 B Reese at the Reese home while Mr Reese was away on his route. Police heard a Black man was seen driving a car taken from the Reese residence.

Jackson Miss Martha Reese Reese Raase

Judge Targeted by Chicago Gang Warriors

Chicago June 3 Judge John H. Lyle known for high fixed bonds escaped death when a bullet shattered a drug store window where he sat with law partner George L. Quilio. Police linked the shooting to three other attacks on the same gang’s drug store branches nearby.

Chicago John H. Lyle Lyle George L. Quilio Pyle

Capitol Cost Is Discussed At Confab

Charleston June 3 Pro bable cost of the main capitol building and revenue methods were debated at a conference extended by Governor Gore and capitol building commission members. Opinions differed on polio funding and whether to contract in stages or complete the full structure.

Charleston Capitol Gore Capitol Building Commission W. A. MacCorkle J. R. Lockhart Minnesota Capitol Walter 8. Hallaman Hallanan

Deputy Prohibition Chief Named Enforcement Deputy

Alf Oftedal, chief prohibition investigator and Pacific Coast coordinator, was appointed today as deputy prohibition commissioner in charge of enforcement.

Washington Alf Oftedal Pacific Coast

Plane Ready for Transatlantic Flight Secrecy Maintained at Roosevelt Field

The Columbia aircraft is filled for a probable afternoon takeoff to an unnamed European point. Schory will seal the barograph to record duration and distance. Crew members refuse further statements as weather and conditions remain uncertain.

Cate Carl F. Schory National Aeronautical Association Washington, D. C Schory Clarence TD Waters Bia Sevine Chamberlain New Foundland Ireland Columbia New York Cherbourg Lindbergh Weather Bureau Roosevelt Field Europe Paris France

West Virginia Weather and Church Notice

West Virginia forecast calls for likely rain tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. First Baptist Church urges Beginners through junior departments to attend Sunday at 9:80 a.m. and addresses notices to officers and members of the Order of Railway Conductors. Funeral for Brother Ernest Bart will be at his home 213 McGrawaysnne Sunday June 5 1927 at 3 p.m. Interment in Simpson Cemetery. Hove G White 78 to 2 Sec Div 190 O R.

First Baptist Church Order of Railway Conductors Ernest Bart Simpson Cemetery Hove G

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