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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

5

Adena Mines Conflict Trials Open in Ohio Strike

Ohio operators and striking miners in Adena and surrounding areas await outcomes from independent union meetings to negotiate wage agreements. Governor Donahey authorizes county deputization to maintain order as non union mine openings are planned with a Pittsburgh company ready to open Adena mine amid demonstrations and a daily 800 strong strike presence.

Columbus Ohio Hocking Abenville Pittsburgh Adena Jefferson County Donahey Authhoritt W. Allison F.A. Gibson Allison Pittsigh Ers

Powers Won't Warn Russia Over Propaganda Abroad

London reports fear of arousing Russian nationalism led European powers to abandon a concerted warning against Soviet propaganda and alleged domestic terrorism. Geneva ministers weighed collective action but worried Moscow would see a united front as hostility. Poland reportedly urged restraint to avoid fueling national sentiment. Germany's Stresemann planned informal talks to warn Vugerin Fugen commissar of the anti Russia activities.

London Geneva League of Nations Council Moscow Soviet Union Poland Russia Sven Qeheva Gustave Stressemann Thucherin Fugen Europe Third International

Arrival of De Pinedo in Rome Ends Four-Continent Flight

Commander De Pinedo arrives at Ostia near Rome completing a four continent flight. He is greeted by enormous cheering crowds and officially welcomed by Mussolini and other dignitaries.

Commander de Pinedo Rome Commanfancisco de Pinedo Ostia Mussolini Digom

Wrecked Missouri Home Reports Youth’s Death in Blast

A blast and fire wrecked G B Copas residence in Bedalla Missouri. Firemen found Elmer Starke’s charred body in the ruins. Two unidentified youths fled the scene before the explosion. their connection to Starke remains unclear. The investigation continues.

Missouri Bedalla G. BE. Copas Elmer Starke Starke Copas Bonga

Public Flight Rules for San Francisco Air Races

San Francisco on June 16 announces rules for a Pacific air race fundraiser. Flyers must fly round trip to Honolulu to compete for a $50,000 fund raised locally. First to complete round trip wins 325,000 with subsequent prizes of 10,000 5,000 5,000 for time and near Honolulu lands within fifty miles of San Francisco.

San Francisco Pacific Honolulu Frank A. Flynn Citizens Committee Hawaii

Business Matters Are Taken Up at Meeting

The fifteenth annual convention of the United Lutheran Church in America in Clarksburg West Virginia devoted its morning to business matters. Reports from committees and orphans homes filled the session as preparations for the annual election proceeded. The convention will close with tonight's sessions.

Clarksburg Synod of West Virginia United Lutheran Church In America St. Mark's Church A. D. R. Hancher Richmond M. B.thomas Philadelphia Earth Denning American Meteor Society C. P. Oliver University of Virginia Willard J. Fisher Harvard Doctor Pisher Harvard Observatory Woodbury Schenectady N. Y Fisher South Africa India Astro

Neely Talks to Delegates at West Virginia Convention

In Clarksburg on June 16 city manager George L. Coyle welcomed delegates of the United Commercial Travelers for the district covering West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Maryland and the District of Columbia. F B Endicott grand counselor addressed the opening session with other speakers including L P Saunders and T J Phelps. The gathering closed with a memorial service at First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Senator M M Neely of Fairmont.

Clarksburg George L. Coyle United Commercial Travelers of America District of West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Maryland District of Columbia F. B. Endicott United Commercial Travelers L. P. Saunders Chamber of Commerce T. J. Phelps Sesson First Methodist Episcopal Church M. M. Neely Fairmont United States

Famed Comet Near Earth Dazzles Astronomers June 26

The Pons Winnecke comet, discovered in 1819, returns near Earth this month. It will be best seen in Pegasus around 11 p.m. on June 26 with a bright tail. A second Encke comet visits in November, while England anticipates a total solar eclipse on June 29.

England Pons-Winnecke Jean Louis Pons E. B. Barnard Yerkes Observatory Harlow Shapley Harvard Observatory American Shapley Earth Venus Encke Gotha Pegasus Atlantic Ocean Ireland Liverpool Hartlepool North Sea Scandinavia Siberia Aleutian Islands Alask Alaska Halley

Columbus Girl Found By Police In Grafton

Ruth Pool of Columbus Ohio, sought by city officers, was found yesterday at 622 Beech Street, home of Alfred Crouser. She said she came by motor with her uncle and aunt James Perky and Gordon Crouser for a visit. Officers believe she remained with relatives and that Corton was not involved. She is detained pending word from Columbus police.

Ruth Pool Columbus Ohito Alfred Crouser Beech Street Escame James Perky Gordon Crouser Corton

Extradition Papers Issued By Donahey

Governor A V Donahey sends extradition papers to Jackson county Oregon officials for removal of Ray and Roy DeAutremont and brother Hugh. They stand accused of holding up a mail train October 11 1923 killing mail clerk Elvin Daugherty and shooting two railroad workers. Roy and Ray were captured in Steubenville and held for removal.

Columbus A. V. Donahey Jackson County Oregon Ray Roy de Autremont Hugh Elvin E. Daugherty Marvin Leng Charles C. Johnson Sidney L. Bates Roy Steubenville

Reds Positioned for Run After Dental Policy Boost

Uncle Wilbur remarks on Robina’s progress following a drastic dental joke, while commentary suggests the Cincinnati Reds may gain momentum as players show improved health and stamina after a remarkable pre season change.

Wilbur Cincinnati Reds

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