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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1927
Page
5
Buckhannon West Virginia June 15 authorities investigate the death of Marcell De Hain Ait 24 mine foreman of West Binon whose body was severed just above the hips after an automobile wreck at a crossing. Residents question whether death was accident or foul play.
Treasury vaults were opened today to handle funds from income tax payments and war debt obligations. The flow includes roughly 400 million dollars in income tax receipts and a significant single debt payment to foreign holders. Thirteen nations appear among debt creditors, with Britain prominent in demand and calls for smoother wartime financing.
Mrs Winston Spencer Churchill wife of the British chancellor of the Exchequer was injured in a road accident in Kensington London today. She sustained bruises and shock but is reported to be progressing satisfactorily.
City Hospital reported a self supporting year with receipts totaling 25748.90 and a 500 donation from Susannah Jeffreys, yielding a final balance of 288.22 after disbursements of 25960.68. Superintendent Miss Mae R. Dye led the effort with careful management and cost controls.
Omaha June 15 delegates to the 42nd annual convention of the National Editorial Association faced the South Dakota Black Hills for business. They planned awarding of national prizes election of officers and selecting their 1928 convention city all to be settled by midnight before a tour of Nebraska and South Dakota. They will be received by President Coolidge at the summer White House Sunday.
Exclusive dispatch notes Western efforts to create a coast to coast chain of auto camps or courts. The Bostonia San Diego camp test features 24 units with home like comforts, furnished cottages, private baths, radio, and sewing room. Plans include a general store lunch room reading room laundry garage recreation facilities and sports courts.
Geneva June 15 German Foreign Minister Stressemann warned the League of Nations council that a serious blow to the league would follow if disarmament negotiations did not gain fresh momentum. He cited the preparatory commission report presented by M Beneš and urged urgency ahead of the November second reading of the draft treaty. He said disarmament progress had stalled and the league’s very existence hinges on broad arms reduction, hoping the September assembly would spur action.
Amsterdam, Holland June 15 Vanlear Black chairman of the Baltimore Sun departed today in a chartered plane for the East Indies. He said the trip is not a stunt and may extend to Australia in ten days. The aim is personal observation of protracted flying and atmospheric conditions. He added that communication benefits global relations.
In Albany on June 15 Charles Hayes was shot and killed by farmer Charles Rowe at the Rowe farm about 100 yards west of the Massachusetts boundary on the highway between Stephenstown and Hancock Mass. Rowe says Hayes and his son William were stealing chickens. William Hayes was arrested on a burglary charge in the second degree.
New York June 15 Marc Klaw theatrical manager who was struck by apoplexy on the White Star liner Olympic returning to this country last week is reported doing very well and is in no danger it was announced today
Federal Judge Schoonmaker ordered the destruction of 22 680 bottles of Canadian ale valued at 15000 after denying the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad request to sell the contraband to pay freight charges. Prohibition agents seized the liquor at the Wabash station a week ago.
Boris Kowceda, 19, told Warsaw's special court at the opening of his trial that he killed Soviet envoy Volkoff at Warsaw railroad station to retaliate for Bolshevik actions in Russia. He insisted he did not know Volkoff personally and proclaimed, I killed Minister Volkoff, but I'm not guilty of murder.
In Adena Ohio additional disorders surface as Pittsburgh Coal prepares to reopen the Robeyville mine on a non union basis. Superintendent Robert McClausias and Clyde English faced a crowd of about 300 as they attempted to reach the mine workers. A dozen cleanup laborers refused to work citing danger to their lives. Officials report Governor Vic Donahey is sending special investigators to review the unrest.
An ad promises relief from gas and bloating with Bachmann’s tablets. It claims the product prevents gas from circulating and helps digestion, aiding deep breaths without morning discomfort. Union Drug Co advertises stock for immediate purchase.
Washington June 1 Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on the proposal for C and O to purchase control of the Erie and Pere Marquette systems included questioning of O P Van Sweringen principal owner in the railroad grouping. Van Sweringen refused to answer some questions delaying final commission action as the study focused on approval of outright stock ownership.
Bethany June 15. Historic Old Bethany College graduated 57. President Cloyd Goodnight presented diplomas. Dr. Clopher of Pittsburgh gave the class address. Alumni reception and reunions on campus this afternoon. Faculty change noted with Furman L. Nuss succeeding a former member.
The Monticello station agent Alka Tine 165 rose amid a theater fire scene to keep order as spectators including women and children panicked. He urged calm and led ushers and crowd members to safety, with the building nearly emptied before flames closed in.
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