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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
1
Lassiter states the plan has failed and declares the settlement effort impossible. A South American ambassador is likely to be summoned or called home amid the dispute and pending diplomatic actions.
In Lisbon two men were blown apart and another badly mutilated when a bomb exploded at the builders syndicate headquarters in Oporto. Authorities say the men were manufacturing bombs. the building housed the Young Syndicalist Association.
Paris June 16 Raoul Peret resigns as finance minister citing two main reasons Briand’s refusal to widen the cabinet and opposition to a plan seen as inflationary The proposal would bundle short term bonds and fiduciary notes into fresh currency Debates postponed as Briand seeks a successor and cabinet unity
Advices from Dutch Harbor Alaska via Puget Sound radio station report the Ryoto Maru, a Japanese vessel burned at sea Sunday, proceeding slowly toward Astoria Oregon. Fire is understood to be under control as it nears Bremerton Washington.
Williamstown resident John D. Sweeney of Wood county announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the fourth district. He has previously run for state auditor and served in the house of delegates and state senate. Sweeney operates a large Wood county farm and is heavily involved in oil.
Huntington West Virginia June 15 David Wayne Balderson 32 of New England Marshall College student died in a hospital yesterday from injuries after an auto bicycle collision a week ago Balderson was assistant principal of East Princeton schools last winter Myrtle McGraw of Charleston sustained a broken neck in the smash up but expected to recover
The executive committee named to handle local financing for rebuilding the Tygarts Valley Glass Co. reported to the parent body in Chambers of Commerce rooms. Chairman C. Jay Fleming presided as committee members approved the report and urged continued negotiations or plans to bring a similar industry to Grafton.
Clarksburg West Virginia June 15 a colored man Phillip Ellman of Gypsy was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of store clerk Charles Shaw at Lambert's Run on April 10. The jury imposed death with no mercy recommendation. Sentencing pending, likely Saturday. Ellman denied intent, claiming pneumonia and a possible accidental shot during a struggle. two eyewitnesses and his confession strengthened the case.
In Mexico City on June 15, 1940, John F. Howard 72 of Haverhill Mass is in court as his sons J C of Los Angeles and Albert F a former Princeton football player charge him with perjury and bigamy saying he deserted their mother and married Mrs Leonard Bombach Phillips. He counters with forcible entry and assault charges accusing them of pursuing his money as they deny striking him and say they followed him into his apartment.
W B Hutchins of Huntington filed for the Democratic nomination to the state senate from the fifth district. H H Darnell of Huntington retires from that seat. A D Stock Wheeler of Webster county announced for the tenth district senate seat. A C Herold of Sutton is the retiring Braxton county senator. BT England, former attorney general of Charleston, announced earlier he would seek the Republican nomination to Congress from the sixth district.
In Las Vegas New Mexico editor Carl Magee goes on trial in district court charged with manslaughter for the fatal shooting of John B Lassiter a highway department engineer and bystander during a August altercation with Magee and former rival Jud Davis Leahy Leahy the rival and former foe will be the principal state witness Magee plans a homicide defense The shooting happened in a hotel lobby Leahy allegedly struck Magee who then fired the pistol and Lassiter was killed An additional wound struck Leahy in the arm
Dr. J. M. Lacey of Washington D C has been invited to be pastor of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church in Eikins West Virginia to succeed Dr. Barron who resigned. Lacey is a Washington and Lee graduate with a Princeton Ph.D and served as a chaplain in the A E B B PF and now works as an evangelist for the West Virginia Ministerial Assembly.
On June 15 Morgantown WV the WVU student body rescinded a decision that barred the university team from competing with other state athletic conferences. The resolution, supported by a near unanimous vote, calls for the State Board of Education to withdraw the order forcing WVU to compete outside the state. Nick Kramer of Ronceverte, president-elect, announced the move, with former president Charles Lave presiding.
New York June 15 Mrs Elsie Hinman Dula won an alienation of affections suit against her mother in law Mrs Josephine C Dula for 100000 in damages. The two year bitter litigation followed a separation decree and 5000 annual alimony. The trial heard both spouses accuse the other of drunkenness while the mother in law denied provoking the marital strife.
A dispatch from Allahabad reports the Persian Crown Prince Shapur Mohammed Reza, ten years old and son of Reza Khan, is dangerously ill in Persia. The prince’s illness endangers the line of succession of the shah.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with increasing cloudiness by Wednesday. In the western portion, warmer air moves in as clouds thicken later.
Two people died as a heat and electrical storm swept Ohio on Monday. Cleveland foundry worker Clifford Munnde, 45, collapsed at work and died in hospital. In Marletts, Frank Branchart, 42, was electrocuted after contacting a high tension wire. Mansfield reported the heaviest damage at its main pumping station, with losses around $75,000.
WASHINGTON June 15 The Senate campaign funds committee heard William Vare describe the organization behind his Pennsylvania bid and the sources of his funds as witnesses detailed gifts and expenditures. The hearing focused on a $25 000 contribution and the overall campaign fund operations amid questions about sources and allocations.
William N Green president of the American Federation of Labor condemns general strikes in an address before Rotary International in Denver Colorado The AFL leader says a general strike shifts conflict from workers versus employers to workers versus government and risks leaving original grievances unsettled amid public inconvenience He asserts the AFL will not support strikes that violate wage agreements and that Pate will speak for millions of workers.
Guthrie Kentucky June 15 A 35 year old Black man Trimus Kirby was fatally wounded by a mob on Elkton Road after police attempted to arrest him for a serious incident involving his former wife Parthenia Kirby at Earlington. Officers struggled with Kirby then were attacked by a crowd as they transported him toward a county car.
Richmond Virginia June 15 Bluefield College has been placed on the Junior College accredited list of the Virginia department of education. The college’s application was received recently and next year will be its first on the list.
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