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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1927
Page
8
Mr and Mrs F R Dixon of Huntington were injured when their car overturned on the Beckley road near Spanishburg. Mrs Dixon suffered a fractured skull and was in serious condition at Princeton Hospital. Mr Dixon sustained head injuries described as less serious.
Thirteen persons were killed or fatally injured in automobile accidents in Cook county Chicago on Sunday. The day brought the yearly toll to 452, the largest single day auto death total recorded here. Two victims were children playing in the streets.
Rapid City South Dakota reports that President Coolidge with his Black Hills summer residence attracts hundreds of editors and 250 legislators as mass receptions are requested. Two pilgrimages and more trips planned will connect delegates from the Atlantic Yellowstone Pacific Highway Association.
New Orleans reports Mrs. P Hodgins a mid wife is held after arrest for allegedly selling a three weeks old baby for seventy five dollars. District attorney pressing the case as details emerge from the investigation.
New York observers note the Pons-Winnecke comet will return to its nearest point to Earth tonight after a six year voyage while a solar eclipse will be visible only in the old world on Wednesday in northern Europe and Asia. A patch of light traveling about 1,000,000 miles daily marks the comet’s distant path over 1,500,000 miles from Earth as it nears. Astronomers at the Washington naval observatory saw no unusual activity, only a faint meteor leaving the comet as it moves east and slightly south of Altair, with a speed near 18 1/2 miles per second.
Public Service Commission heard a joint petition from Light, Fuel and Power Company of West Virginia and Gassaway Gas Company for higher gas rates in Sutton, Gassaway, Flatwoods and nearby communities. LF&P proposes 36 to 46 cents per thousand feet with cash discount. Gassaway asks 27 to 48 cents with a 2 cent discount. LF&P also seeks permission to bill a recent line charge to Gassaway.
Moscow June 27 Orlov chairman of the Moscow department of the military tribunal was wounded today by a revolver shot fired by an unidentified person. The assailant was arrested. An official statement says the attack occurred inside the premises of the tribunal. The assailant's identity and motives are under investigation.
New York June 7 Paul Berlenbach former light heavy titleholder now heavyweight plans a ten round comeback against Australian Charles Rommel at the St Nicholas Rink in New York tonight.
In Chicoutimi Quebec on June 27 aviators scoured the Saguenay region for missing French fliers Nungesser and Coli, returning to base Sunday night with no new information.
Two severe cloudbursts hit Arlington and Weston Oregon causing major property damage but no fatalities. Arlington suffered ruined hotel section and mud cover with losses around 100000 dollars. Weston saw a torn department store wrecked and dry goods lost, plus washed out gardens and flooded basements. Smaller bursts along the Weston to Washington line caused no major damage.
Belgrade June 27. Jugo Slavia answers hopes for trans Atlantic flight honor with Boulinbachbach preparing for a Belgrade to New York flight in the near future.
During the morning session two addresses were listed, both technical. An X-Ray Study of the Colon by Dr. M. A. Boyes of Parkersburg and Physiotherapy General Practice by Dr. A. P. Meador of Hinton. Afternoon opened with Dr. A. B. Smith of Fairmont discussing Ambulant Proctology.
A five second earth shock with subterranean rumblings was felt at 1 20 p m Sunday in Sebastopol Simferopol Kerch Yalta and other Crimaa locales. No casualties were reported though many buildings split and rocks fell. Officials suggested the movement may stem from the Black Sea floor.
Bill Tilden, American tennis star, defeats Jacques Brugnon of France in a lengthy Wimbledon quarterfinal, with scores 6-3 6-1 3-6 7-5. The match was halted twice by rain, delaying continuation in London.
Clarksburg June 27 Dr J J Henderson of Charleston declares modern civilization damages health and shortens life with toxin laden food during the twenty fifth annual West Virginia Osteopathic Society convention at the Waldo Hotel. Dr L M Robinson unable to attend. Dr G E Morris delivers the welcome address.
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