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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1927
Page
4
A damaged block from a publication outlines Associated Press rights and advertising terms. It mentions republication rights, editor conduct, reader submissions, and advertising rate details including per word charges and same day insertions.
The Irish Free State election sparks mixed readings from American observers. While many praise orderly voting and a strong constitutional showing, editors warn of a fragile coalition landscape, diverse parties, and potential storms ahead for Cosgrave’s government and Ireland’s path under the treaty system. Several papers note a regional shift toward ministerial and anti treaty forces, predicting coalition necessity and tense debates. The broader reaction in the United States emphasizes the election's implication for Ireland’s self government and future policy direction.
Washington reports on the start of the trans pacific flight by Lieutenants Maitland and Hegenberger. Maitland born Milwaukee 1898 and Hegenberger Boston 1895 are noted as top Army Air Corps pilots with record speeds and navigation expertise. President Coolidge watches with interest from Rapid City as no navy or shipping board aid is requested.
The Southern coal fields resist a 10 cent rail cut to lake ports, arguing longer distance downsizes the gain. Press notes that Northern coal gains erode Southern pricing, while operators push for further adjustments. Observers see the move as a check on Southern field advantages amid shifting freight dynamics.
The article contrasts Northern and Southern coal sectors amid rate disputes and regulatory debates. It argues for expert economic management rather than government subsidies, urging industry leaders to harmonize production, cut costs, and pursue sound, private leadership toward prosperity. It also describes completed and planned road improvements on the Thorn ton Irontown route, praising stability and cost effectiveness.
The county road project on the South Side river road advances under John L. Robinson with a prisoner crew. Grading is done and base stone is laid at about 150 feet daily. Finishing slag surface to be added, aiming for five to six inches over a ten to twelve inch base. The crew plans to complete to Willis store in Park View, then return to extend toward Grafton Park.
A newspaper editor explains the legal right to publish names in news reports including youths in arrests. The piece notes a common misbelief about shielding juvenile names and clarifies that only stricter limits apply to those under sixteen in delinquency cases.
A Clarksburg Exponent critical column denounces the good driver who darts between lanes and brakes suddenly. It argues such inconsiderate hoggish conduct creates danger and stress for others, advising that even skilled drivers should be re educated in proper driving habits.
Paris on June 23 reports Lucien Muratore, renowned operatic tenor, and his estranged wife Lina Cavalier have filed for divorce in the Paris courts. The move marks a high profile marital dissolution in the arts community.
New York June 28 Charles A Lindbergh plans to fly to St Louis tomorrow to prepare for a July 2 Spirit of St Louis flight to Ottawa where he will be guest of the Canadian government. He said his future plans will be connected with aviation operations and he will consider proposals being made to him. He spoke after a luncheon with J P Morgan partners in their Wall Street office.
A SOUTH SIDER letter challenges an HH article about boys playing on Sunday and trespassing on a property. It alleges errors in the Sentinel report, notes a daisy field as the grain damage site, cites twelve boys with eleven named, and asks why the boys were not allowed to present their case in justice court.
Legal notice in Taylor County proceedings references trustees and heirs, listing numerous defendants and claimants. It outlines a decree nisi and referral to Commissioner Francis L Warder to identify landowners, quantities, tax amounts, and costs, with publication and posting requirements and a June 18 1927 baseline.
Calgary reports Flight Lieutenant C. N. And 25 of the Royal Canadian Air Force died when his plane crashed and burned at High River patrol station on June 28. State and federal investigators began examining the incident as part of a wider safety inquiry into rail and port operations.
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