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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
6
President Coolidge remains at his Brule River residence unable to reach executive offices due to flooding and poor road conditions. He plans to work on pressing papers on Gedar Island while combining outdoor exercise and rest, with his secretary noting no departure today.
Senator Curtis, Kansan and Republican vice presidential nominee, arrived in Washington to begin campaign work. He was greeted by George Akerson and invited to confer with Hoover at noon and lunch at the Hoover home. Curtis then went to the home of Mrs. Edward H. Gann and posed for photographers before anticipated campaign talks at the Republican National Committee meeting Thursday.
Harry Ransom will be in Grat ton for a few weeks for piano tuning. Anyone wanting tuning done contact Hay mond Piano Co. at phone 91 6.
Countywide births totaled 42 and deaths 14 for May to June 10. Grafton district led with 21 births and 7 deaths, Court House district had 7 births 1 death. Booths Creek reported no births, Fetterman had no deaths. Two white births were stillborn, two white births illegitimate. two colored births occurred. Mrs. Gene W. Ford noted falling colored birth rate and steady white rate.
Washington reports a probe ordered by the commerce secretary into Bert Acosta the noted pilot after his crash on Roosevelt Field Long Island Acosta faces possible license revocation and penalties for flying while under suspension and for improper stunting three months ago records show he is under disciplinary treatment by the aeronautics regulation branch.
One arrest reported in the county yesterday. Officer B H Slayton detained a train rider in the east end car identified as Bert Wheeler. He appeared before Squire W F Leach, paid a $10 fine plus costs, and was jailed in lieu of payment.
Republican county executive committee filled ballot vacancies across districts including Pruntytown Knottsville Court House and Fetterman with Walter Powell Ada Keener J L Patton Paul Chidester Byron Ross P A Barcus and others. Democratic vacancies filled in Pruntytown Knottsville Court House and Fetterman with Lee Bennett Jr Everett Findley Joseph Rinker M Willis and Paul Kirby among others.
Amelia Earhart and Wilmer Stultz completed the trans Atlantic flight in the plane Friendship. The journey faced rain and engine issues but the crew reached Britain with Earhart lauded as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic and England paying tribute to the historic feat.
Des Moines report notes Edwin T. Meredith financed thousands of young people entering agriculture through unsecured loans as former secretary of agriculture. Many loans went unpaid. his funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 from the family home.
A distress warrant issued in W. E. Leach's court for GM Watkins and others against Edward S. Keane operator of the Blen Avon Hotel on Main Street to recover 725 dollars in rents and costs. The warrant distrains Keane’s goods for 30 days. if unpaid, sale of necessary property will follow. W. Merle Watkins is counsel for the plaintiff.
New York June 4 a 30 year prison term was imposed on Nate elastin mer a 29 year old Cleveland chauffeur for the Richard Reese Wittemore gang that held up jewelers Albert Goudvis and Emanuel Beer man of gems totaling 179000 in January 1026. Weinzimmer was charged with robbery.
Miss Meredith Bort of Grafton underwent a successful tonsil removal this morning. Mrs. Harry Hanfan of Grafton and Miss Minnie Smallwood of Pruntytown were discharged after recent operations.
Richmond voters faced a state wide test on five constitutional amendments tied to Governor Byrd’s governmental reform program. Early returns suggested a tight race as amendments cover voter qualification, state officer composition, and ballot rights, with notable changes to appointive offices requiring General Assembly confirmation.
Chicago story details William L. Cannon aged 68 and Mrs. Nellie Tt. Manson aged 60, who became engaged 44 years ago but faced parental objections and later marriages. Both widowed or divorced, they remarried yesterday after meeting again and renewing their broken engagement.
The Federal Trade Commission postponed until tomorrow the examination of J. B. Sheridan of St. Louis secretary of the Missouri committee on public utility information. The delay is due to a hearing conflict with RCA and GE and others seeking dismissal of the commission's monopoly charge in radio equipment manufacture and distribution.
Antonio Barcelo, Porto Rican senate president, received a four inch wound in the side from a sharpened chisel wielded by Jose Matos. Matos was shot in the scuffle and is in critical condition. Barcelo is hospitalized in fair condition under guard as motive remains unknown.
A heavy windstorm last night near Sistersville West Virginia killed Alonzo Harris while injuring his wife and son seriously in Malamaras area. The storm swept the region causing extensive damage and disrupting travel. Fire crews and emergency responders attended the scene. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
A powerful windstorm toppled a house from its foundation injuring Harris's wife and breaking his neck. Their son was hurt in a nearby collapsed house as the storm, one of the region's most severe, approached a tornado.
Washington June 19 Arguments urging dismissal of monopoly charges in the manufacture purchase and sale of radio devices against RCA General Electric and six others were presented before the Federal Trade Commission. J P Cotton contended the allegations lack merit and noted the case has dragged for four years. The respondents including RCA GE Westinghouse Western Electric Wireless Specialty United Fruit AT&T and International Radio Telegraph faced charges tied to RCA formation and cross licenses with government approval cited. John W Davis led the defense team.
Superior Wis June 19 Coolidge refused clemency for Nicholas Lee Eagles John Proctor and Samuel Moreno condemned to be executed in Washington next Friday for first degree murder of Leo Busch a policeman killed in September 1926 Appeals to the Supreme Court failed after prior stays and a petition for clemency was considered by the Justice Department report and transmission to the Attorney General in Washington was pending decision announced later today
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