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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1927
Page
6
Lindbergh spurred a massive turnout in St Louis as thousands lined the streets to greet the famed flyer. A formal dinner at the Chase Hotel capped the day and officials planned a flag pole ceremony and diamond ring presentation for the Cardinals champions. Lindbergh may attend the game or return to his hotel at his discretion.
The United States aims for a conciliatory path toward a fair agreement on naval tonnage while Japan seeks quality in capital ships. Britain hints at reopening cruiser size talks and wants France and Italy engaged. Press reports note unclear observer status for French and Italian delegates as Byrd weighs flight plans.
Commander Richard E. Byrd’s tri motored monoplane America remained grounded today at the hangar awaiting final fuel and weather to depart for Paris. Floyd Bennett, injured in a crash, may visit the plane as Bert Acosta stands in for the non stop Atlantic flight. Byrd has mapped a route from Newfoundland to Ireland using a sun compass, aiming to complete the trip with a single compass setting.
Rapid City M D June 18 A few hundred small town editors and publishers gathered near the summer White House for an Elk and Buffalo barbecue in honor of the National Editorial Association convention held in Omaha They hoped President Coolidge might attend and if not the presidential couple would be hosted at the state game lodge The mornings agenda included a fishing breakfast with fresh brook trout caught by Mr Coolidge The President fished in Squaw Creek the prior evening amid hail and wind
Rapid City reports storm damage after the president left the executive offices for the summer White House. On the homeward trip his chauffeur sped to place Mr. Coolidge in the game lodge. He wore a large ten gallon hat and rubber hip boots while angling for mountain trout at Squaw Creek.
New York June 18 Charles B. Lindbergh a Cleveland city fireman is named as an incorporator of an aeronautical company with which Charles A. Lindbergh denies any connection. The Burns agency warned against wild jet aeronautic schemes while Wilmington chamber notes a plan to sell ten to hundred million dollars in Lindbergh stock.
New York, June 18. Paul Poiret, French style creator, says American women age 60 and 70 remain strikingly beautiful with resplendent style. He notes women over 35 gain interest as character and lines appear, while youth requires little study and can wear standardized clothes.
Valiantina Venitskya a young Russian actress won a divorce in Reno from Hamilton Phelps Clawson of Brooklyn New York. The pair wed in London on April 12 1924 after a whirlwind courtship. The divorce cites cruelty and support disputes including her freedom to buy clothes and reliance on friends for garments.
North and middle states see mostly fair conditions in New England with later showers. Middle Atlantic to experience showers early, mid, and late week. Temperatures below normal until near the end. Ohio Valley and Tennessee start fair, then showers and thunderstorms around midweek, with near normal temps until a warmer end.
The annual election of officers of DeMolay Commandary Knights Templar will be held at the Temple Monday evening at seven thirty. Roy G. Nestor, current commander of the Grafton Knights, calls for full attendance for officer elections installation ceremonies and a possible surprise feature at the meeting.
Dr Henry P Talbot longtime MIT chemistry head and dean died after an operation in a Boston hospital. Born 1864 in Boston he led MIT chemistry since 1921 and authored key texts. noted as a fellow of the American Academy. Redpath Chautauqua adds entertainment details for Grafton Massachusetts program.
Pittsburgh on June 18 reports Charles Boggus a 60 year old black man died while trying to save two horses from a burning stable on the second floor with roommate Charles Chapman aged 64 who escaped via a window. Boggus body was found beside the horses after the fire burned out.
Washington June 18 The Navy Department commends Commander R C Smith of the destroyer Noa for ordering fire on Chinese attackers aiming at American refugees at Nanking on March 24. Secretary Wilbur notes the timely action saved lives and property and recalls Smith predicting he would earn a medal or face a court martial. The officer mused to his aide Let her go Denny and now faces official recognition.
Through reliable sources Kip Rhinelander of a wealthy New York family aims for a Reno divorce. Reports say he has arrived or will come to establish residence to obtain a divorce from his wife Alice Jones Rhinelander, a Negro.
The engagement of Metropolitan opera soprano Louise Hunter to Henry Haven Windsor Jr of Evanston Illinois was announced today. Windsor is editor and publisher of Popular Mechanics.
Thomas, a local taxi operator, was arrested in South Grafton by Trooper H. K. Debendorfer with moonshine in his car and arraigned in Clarksburg. He was released on bond for his Elkins federal court grand jury appearance next week. William Payne and Herschel Pagne, also released on bond, face liquor-law charges and possible indictments.
Americans William T. Tilden and Francis T. Hunter swept the inter-country tenni s tournament against English stars in Manchester England. Tilden beat Edward Higgs 6 4 6 3 6 2 and Hunter defeated DM Greig 6 1 7 5 6 8 8 6.
Chicago on June 18 recalls John R. Thompson who started in the restaurant business after challenging the coffee at the World’s Fair days. He built a fortune by expanding his “one arm” chair string and other ventures, dying yesterday as friends remember the capitalist.
In a South State Street restaurant Thompson told the proprietor the coffee was bad and that he could make better coffee himself. The proprietor accepted the offer and Thompson began last year providing meals to American cities. More people now need clothes and food than ever before in the country.
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