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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
3
The court began by ruling that a person acquitted of murder on the grounds of insanity and committed to the Lima State facility may be held under continued confinement. The decision follows ongoing questions about mental health rulings and state compliance with post verdict custody.
An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO cleansing cream from Grafton Drug and Chemical Co Ady. It targets women seeking improved complexions with cocoa butter in a formula for dry wrinkling skin. The cream supposedly removes dirt, leaves a youthful finish, melts quickly, and will not grow hair.
George Remus left the Lima Hospital for the Criminally Insane after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled for his freedom. He plans to return to Cincinnati, where attorney Francis Durbin will help finalize his move, expressing satisfaction with the outcome. The case touched habeas corpus rights and standards for proving sanity.
Rescue workers feared more victims buried in ruins as debris from the boiler toppled a dwelling killing a mother and two children. A car was buried by debris, the driver dead, and windows shattered across blocks. Investigators cited an overheated boiler after an engineer left to eat lunch.
In the chaotic page fragment, a report touches on Amundsen Is continued, an engineer found intoxicated, and bodies of the engineer his wife and son discovered near a bathhouse. Other items describe campaign logistics for a Texas dry plank, preparations for 50,000 visitors, Amelia Earhart's London visit, and praise for Wilmer Stultz regarding the Friendship flight.
A Chicago Federation of Labor broadcast last night over station WCFI demonstrated simultaneous voice and vision in an experiment under special permits from the Federal Radio Commission. The head and shoulders portrait of B Nockels, secretary of the federation, appeared on screen as the process was described and received by inventors present.
Mrs H C Lyman and daughter visit friends today while W F Campbell heads to Clarksburg for a short business trip. Mrs H R Wickham and Mrs M M Morgan travel to Charleston to see relatives with Morgan staying longer. Miss Mary Thomas and Virginia Samples spend the day in Morgantown and Fairmont. T P Kenney leaves for Houston to attend the Democratic National Convention. George G Joliffe and spouse return from a motor trip to Huntington Charleston White Sulphur Springs and the Valley of Virginia. Rachael Bowers of Shelleyland Addition visits Philippi with Dorothy Ramsey. W A Hollahan and Hubert Miller attend Clarksburg baseball games.
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks recovered twelve trunks of bargain clothing in New York after customs examined contents tied to a European shopping trip. The trunks were released upon paying 3900 dollars in duties on goods valued at about 7268 dollars after officials questioned the declared value.
Commander Richard E. Byrd was awarded an honorary Doctor of Aeronautical Science at Pennsylvania Military College in Chester. It marks the first time the degree has been given. Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, received the Doctor of Laws.
Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson fixed October 16 for the hearing of a $100,000 damage suit brought by historian David Saville Muzzey against former congressman John J. Gorman. Muzzey alleges Gorman and his firm covered testimonies concerning McAndrews and the school histories. The case ties to McAndrews and alleged belittling of revolutionary war patriots and justification of British actions.
New York, June 20. Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Yankees 10 to 0 in the opener of a doubleheader. Pitcher Jack Quinn withstood a late rally as Pat Collins homered. The sixth and ninth innings produced the runs for Philadelphia.
New York June 20 government suits charge that the arbitration plan and credit system of the bureau violate the Sherman Act. The motion picture producers and distributors of America, led by Willys, filed a general court answer in late April. The filing follows government action against industry firms in many cities.
Three Spelman brothers Wade H Harry I and George S of Martinsburg indicted by the federal grand jury for alleged violations of federal motor vehicle laws. They allegedly transported stolen autos to Martinsburg reconditioned and sold them. Clay Brotemarkle charged with Mann act violation and Nellie Pearl Long with alleged conspiracy. Woman shot months ago by state officer J Bruce Lambert during a Grant county raid. Lambert later acquitted. Fines totaling 1600 imposed in thirty liquor cases this morning.
Rome announces Monsignor Thomas Joseph Shahan named assistant bishop to the pontifical throne. Shahan, rector of the Catholic University of America in Washington D C since 1909, is titled titular bishop of Germanicopolis and noted educator.
Evanston June 20 The Women's Christian Temperance Union intends to show appreciation to the Republicans for the dry plank and the nomination of two friends of prohibition by helping the party in support of prohibition as a national issue Mrs Hila A Boole president has written those who attended the Kansas City convention as delegates or alternates.
In Newburg on June 26 to 27 the Radcliffe Chautauqua returns offering three days of wholesome entertainment. Dr W T B S Culp Russell Berg and the Radcliffe Players appear with music by the Geraldine Brace Entertainers. Season tickets fall at 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children aged 6 to 16. Programs change twice daily at the high school auditorium. Also reported, the funeral for nine year old Frank Pyles, pneumonia victim, was held at Shay's Chapel with interment at Shay's cemetery. Survivors include parents Milton and Mrs Pyles, sister Florence, and brothers Ray Clarence Charles and Herbert. Birth notice: Mr. and Mrs. Howard Murray of Arequippa, Pa, welcomed a daughter born Friday June 15, 1919. Both mother and child are said to be doing well.
The third health clinic was held Tuesday afternoon in the high school building, sponsored by the county health unit. Dr. Lewis and Miss Dauslly will return June 26 from 10 to 11 o'clock to offer free second typhoid inoculation serum for those who did not receive it on the first visit. Other social notes include visits from Mr. and Mrs. Wil White of Des Moines to their daughter and grandson, and several locals visiting or returning to friends and relatives in nearby cities.
Chicago report outlines a graft case involving real estate experts Coffin and Merigold, with public officials including William Hale Thompson and Ene percival 3 Coffin named in a bid to recover funds. The trial details restitution for alleged overpayments and ties to the Thompson administration, with co defendants Lyons Merigold and others contributing to the alleged scheme.
London reports that on June 20 the House of Commons unanimously elected Captain At tzroy as speaker in succession to Fann Whitley who resigned. A long-distance telephoned conversation with Herman Dink of Rey Friday afternoon revealed Illinois druggist Ilinois druggist John Gale who retired and said he would be it by Tuesday. Dink claimed Tam was bumped off and knew who did it.
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