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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1927

Page

8

Poincare Seeks Better Debt Settlement Terms

Premier Poincare expressed hope for improved settlement terms with the States and indicated provisional payments to keep negotiations alive. He noted the French Parliament's apparent reluctance to ratify the accords with America and Great Britain in their present form, aiming to renew talks despite opposition from former finance officials.

Depi Ica Great Britain Jacques Dubois Caillaux

Rumor of Portuguese revolt crushed quickly in Portugal

A Havas dispatch from Jaroxe Spain reports rumors of a brief revolutionary movement in Portugal were contained swiftly. Authorities concentrated at Entroncamento restored order quietly after the uprising was put down.

Paris Portugal Havas Jaroxe Spain Adt Entron- Camento

Free Methodist Church approves finance overhaul

The General Conference of the Free Methodist Church of North America authorized a complete revision of financial administration aimed at simplicity and efficiency during the meeting held in Rochester. The measure seeks streamlined methods across the denomination.

Rocchester, N General Conference of the Free Methodist Church of North America

Stock Exchange Records Set in New York Trading

Oliver Je Anderson of St Louis and Paul BR Boston of New York bought seats in the New York stock exchange for a new record price of 600 each, beating the previous high by 2000. In Chicago Roy All, junk dealer, was held to the grand jury on a murder charge in the slaying of 15 year old Robert Hailey, Negro, allegedly caught trying to pick a lock.

New York Oliver Je Anderson St. Louis Paul BR Boston New York Stock Exchange Chicago Royall Robert Hailey Doll

Mother Shot by Suitor After Rejection

Wilmington Delaware June 9 193? Mrs Mary Folinni a 35 year old mother of five was shot to death by John Bove the man who had pursued her after she rejected him Bove shot himself in the head and is expected to die Josephine Forlinni 14 said Bove had pressured her mother since her father was sent to the workhouse on liquor charges He formerly boarded with the family and had a key to the house

Wilmington Del Mary Folinni John Bove Josephine Forlinni Po- Nee Bove Bove

New York Stock Exchange to Close for Lindbergh Welcome

The board of governors voted to close the exchange all day on Monday in observance of New York City's welcome to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh. The decision reflects the celebratory tone around Lindbergh's visit and the city's public recognition.

New York Gvernors New York Stock Exchange New York City Charles A. Lindbergh

Col Lindbergh Now a Union Bricklayer

New York June 9 Colonel Charles Augustus Lindbergh is an honorary member of the International Union of Bricklayers. He was voted honorary membership and will receive an engraved card. Additionally the International Brotherhood of Magicians crowned Lindbergh and two others as honorary members at a meeting in Kenton Ohio.

New York Charles Augustus Lindbergh Union 37 International Union of Bricklayers Kenton Ohio Internatonal Brotherhood of Magicians Lindbergh, Chamberlin and Levine

Veterans Encampment Opens At Morgantown June Meeting

Morgantown June 9 The annual state encampment of the veterans of foreign wars opened with delegates from Wheeling Welch Beckley Huntington Charleston Moundsville Chester and other cities. Sessions and an evening banquet follow with automobile rides in the surrounding country featured. Telegram from national commander Theodore Stitt Kansas City extended greetings. Past National Commander Captain Robert Wood Pittsburgh arrives this evening. Unmarried lecturer says men are hard to find wives are harder to locate.

Morgantown Veterans of Foreign Wars Wheeling Welch Beckley Huntington Charleston Moundsville Chester Theodore Stitt Kansas City

Heinz elected Kiwanis International president in Seattle

Memphis dated note reports Henry Heinz, an Atlanta banker, elected president of Kiwanis International with Seattle chosen for the next convention. A Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train No. 12 struck at a Kenova crossing as Hensley waited on a neighboring track for a freight to pass, obscuring the view of the oncoming train.

Memphis, Tenn Henry Heinz Atlanta Kiwanis International Seattle Apeake Ohio Kenova Hensley

British Fliers Plan To Break Non Stop Record

London reports that British fliers intend to attempt a nonstop flight next week. The Daily Mail describes a plane with about 4 600 miles of fuel aiming for Asia. The effort seeks a longer distance than Clarence Chamberlin's New York Germany flight and may reach nearly 5 000 miles if winds cooperate.

London Daily Mail Asia Clarence Chamberlin New York-Germany

Train Collision Kills 60 Year Old Passenger

A Huntington report states a passenger train collision fatally struck 60 year old Hensely of Washingtonville, with details indicating a fatal instant death. The incident occurred near Huntington on June 9 as the train operated by Chesapeake & Ohio. Local authorities investigated the scene and identified the victim.

Huntington Age Hensely

Alvin Kelly Climbs 50th Hour At Newark Hotel Flag Pole

Alvin Kelly, a steeplejack, reached his 50th hour atop a Newark hotel flag pole at noon. He began climbing Tuesday morning and vowed to stay eight days and nights with no food, only coffee and tea.

Newark Alvin Kelly

Whiskey for Illness in Indiana Cited by Attorney General

Indianapolis June 9. Attorney General Gilliam said bonafide use of whiskey for medicinal purposes on physician advice is not a violation of statutes. The supreme court has not permitted literal terms to govern such cases, he stated in remarks bearing on the issue.

Indianapolis Indiana Supreme Court Gilliam

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Pain and Odor Relief

An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful foot remedy for painful aching feet, corns, calluses, and even swollen or varicose veins. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer if pain or odor persists, claiming broad results and druggist availability.

Moone Adv

Gilliam Refines Prohibition Enforcement in Medical Use Case

In a letter to Indiana prosecuting attorneys Gilliam explains that the prohibition statute must be enforced as before in cases asserting medical use of liquor. He notes that bona fide whiskey use for medical purposes has previously been treated only as a literal violation.

Gilliam Indiana

BITTNER DESCRIBES CORONER JURY RULING

Van A. Bittner, chief international representative of the United Mine Workers in Northern West Virginia, attacked the coroner's jury ruling that the cause and origin of the Federal No. 3 Mine explosion at River View was unknown. The statement critiques the jury's decision and underscores labor union stance on mine safety in Fairmont.

Fairmont W. Va van A. Bittner United Mine Workers West Virginia New England Fuel and Transportation Company Rverettsville Bittner

Honored in Paris statement on mine rock-dusting duty

A Paris statement asserts the company bore fault for not rock-dusting the mine when ordered. The claim centers on compliance with safety orders and the responsibilities of management in preventing rock dust incidents.

Ku Klan Meet Tonight in Grafton Announces Ceremony

The Grafton Knights of the Ku Klux Klan plan a ceremonial meeting this evening, first in a series of summer activities. Women are invited to hear addresses while klansmen and their ladies are asked to bring robes for the gathering with anticipated features to mark the start of the season.

Grafton Knights Ku Kinz Klan Rvhife

Farmers Demand Higher Pay for Farm Products

White Sulphur Springs WV June 9 Farmers face pressure as workers receive ample goods while farmers may soon demand better prices. Gala virgil Jordan chief economist at the National Industrial Conference Board tells the National Fertilizer Association that farm and factory are mutually dependent and lasting prosperity cannot come at the farmer’s expense. The agricultural issue takes center stage amid political vacillation and national motion.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Irgil Jordan National Industrial Conference Board National Fertilizer Association

Rotary International elects new president in Ostend

Arthur Sapp of Huntington Ind was formally elected president of Rotary International in Ostend Belgium. Directors elected for the United States included Leonard T. Skegs of Youngstown Ohio.

Ostend Belgium Jung Arthur Sapp Huntington Ind Rotary International Today United States Leonard T. Skegs Youngstown Ohio

Marion pair indicted for murder in insurance scheme

Marion Indiana June 9 Arthur Walser 29 and his 16 year old wife Dorotha confessed to poisoning Clifford Cox 12 to gain 440 dollars life insurance on the boy They were indicted today for first degree murder by a local grand jury and await trial

Marion, Ind Arthur Walser Dorotha

Magicians of Country Hold Convention in Kenton

Kenton Ohio June 9 over 500 magicians gather for the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention. They travel from vaudeville stages and Chautauqua tents across the United States and Europe to perform for fun rather than pay. Tilackstone, a top earner, performed for free along with 14 dozen other magicians.

Kenton United States Europe Earth Tilackstone

Ford Delivers Diplomas at Shepherd College Commencement

Shepherdstown W Va June 9 George M Ford Charleston state superintendent of schools presented diplomas to 64 Shepherd College graduates at the annual commencement exercises this morning He was the chief speaker at the alumni banquet last night.

Shepherdstown W. Va George M. Ford Charleston Shepherd College

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THE Auvil Shoe Company Grafton Poincare Casas Fred Hawg Aden Mildred Bartlett McGraw Ave Col. Lindbergh Union Morgs Hugh Gibson Geneva Switzerland Frank B. Kellogg Hilary P. Jones White House Coolidge Jones Ickness Marjorie Henry Wellesley College University of Paris Stuart Mareill KLAN Lindbergh Columbus Wm. Archdeacon Co Ford C. V. Miller Grafton, W. Va Asa Prima Donna Gloria Swanson United Artists Strand Orchestra Rth United Artists Picture Sally O'Neil Mike Benisco Bey Opera House Peter B. Kyne Jim, the Conqueror WM. Boyd and Elinor Fair Jim Burgess Italy Montana Jim Pathe Erskine Studebaker Howard F. Glenn East Main Street Love Drug Company F. M. Glenn First National Bank Armature Boylen Battery CO Main Street
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