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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
8
In Managua on June 20, conservatives split over selecting a presidential candidate. The national election board, chaired by General Frank R. McCoy, is seen as the sole agent to decide. Two names, Carlos Cuadra Pasos and Vincente Rappacelole, have been proposed with arguments submitted to the board.
Earl Hickman, a local taxi driver, recounts the events surrounding Talbott’s actions after an evening ride. Talbott sought a girl at the carnival, searched for her at a house on Washington street, and returned to town drinking. After further stops and a last return trip toward Brydon, he fell ill, a bottle shattered, and Talbott jumped from the car.
Talbott, well known for delivering water from springs near Brydon, died after a large dose of bichloride proved fatal. The transfer man allegedly took the poison. Talbott allegedly threatened the girl, then drove and crashed the car. He was found in critical condition, later pronounced dead at City Hospital. Survivors include his widow Bertha Armstrong, a son Richard, his mother Nancy Kern Talbott, and a sister Keefer of Simpson. Funeral services set for Monday at the Brydon residence with Rev. R. G. Youk.
Delegates left town amid banners and cheers as the Democratic convention concluded. The Old Gray Mare song echoed the mood, while organizers planned to notify winners. Claude G. Bowers will inform Senator Robinson, and Governor Smith awaits news from Senator Key Pittman, who chaired the regulations committee.
A job that would have been assigned to Senator Robinson as permanent chairman remained unused as the senator was designated to receive rather than deliver the nomination tidings.
In Omaha on June 30 a 17 year old, Seth Rosewater, legally became Seth Warner Buchard, heir to the Buchard estate valued over 2 million dollars. His mother says the change honors her brother in New York, Answ en W Buchard, formerly a General Electric official who died last year. Seth studies German in Berlin preparing for Harvard University this fall.
A call from Des Moines for the Prohibition party to meet in Chicago on July 10 11 seeks a united national ticket for November with drys farmers and laborers. John B Hammond of Des Moines announces the regular national convention will consider a farmer war plank and potential candidate Gifford Pinchot among likely nominees.
General Heliodor Charis reported to President Calles that federal troops clashed with insurgents on Carrillo mountain slopes. The insurgents were overtaken and defeated, abandoning their dead as they fled. Casualties were listed as stalled. full details promised later.
Reports from Tsiwan recount minor clashes between Japanese and Chinese forces near Peking. One Japanese soldier and one Chinese were killed, with several wounded. A Chinese was shot in the head after throwing a grenade at a Japanese sentry, and a Nationalist brigade commander was among the wounded. A second Japanese sentry was wounded by a sniper as authorities arrested about a dozen Chinese for examination. Japan accuses Nationalists and plainclothes propagandists of stoking hostility.
New York June 30 A German stunt flier Thea Rasche says she has abandoned all plans for a trans Atlantic flight this year due to legal entanglements with her former backers. Meanwhile Mabel Bell sails to Europe to prepare for a westward hop to the United States within three weeks.
Clarion Pa June 30 An attempted flight from Jacksonville Fla to Buenos Aires Argentina is planned by Captain Arthur Argles of New York. The start is set for about August 1. Argles piloted a plane owned by J C Penny Jr of New York and landed here during a severe rain storm en route to Detroit.
Municipal judge 0. P. Estes, of Oklahoma City, rules that a rooster may crow anytime. When “Red” was charged with disturbing the peace, the judge refused to sentence the fowl, declaring he is a chicken fan and the crow is music to his ear.
In St Louis on June 80 a large search for Leslie H. Smith, an air mail pilot, continued after he vanished Thursday night shortly after departing Little Rock for St Louis with Democratic convention photos. Civilian, army, and guard planes comb the Ozark woods for days, targeting densely wooded hills where he is believed stranded.
London observers marked the birth of the American nation with an Anglo American gathering at Brunswick docks Blackwall A bronze tablet commemorated the spot from which Captain John Smith and 105 Cavaliers sailed to establish Jamestown Virginia 332 years ago The Jamestown settlement predates the Mayflower voyage and the first American representative assembly seen as a precursor to Congress Independence
A fragmented line notes a gathering a half period after a prior year, preceding the arrival of May flowers. The text implies a sequence of events tied to a historical calendar but provides no clear names, places, or precise dates.
Berlin June 30 An announcement states Benvenuto Hauptmann son of famed German poet and dramatist Gerhart Hauptmann will wed Elizabeth Hermine 21 Princess of Schaumburg Lippe niece of Kaiser's sister Princess Victoria now wife of Alexander Lubkoit Hauptmann's first wife was English and from whom he is divorced
W H Arnold arrives as captain to lead the local Salvation Army, succeeding Captain Adams and Lieutenant Fads. Formerly stationed in Huntington and Boston, he brings campaign and field service experience from the New England field and asks Grafton residents to support the mission and charitable work amid demanding conditions.
A housekeeper Mrs Haskins was wounded at the kitchen door as a masked assailant shot the residence. Grimell, in the dining room, was fatally shot while his son returned fire. The intruder, later named Sylvester Medley of Richmond, fled toward the woods as police and bloodhounds hunted him.
A hearing in Leach's court at 10 o'clock was dismissed after Earl Hickman refused to testify and the warrant was thrown out. Dorsey Tighe and Ever et Stemple were released from custody.
Samuel S. Kelly, 26, of Fairmont West Virginia, was killed when his car collided with a Philadelphia couple near Grantsville Maryland on the National Highway. He died at Frostburg Hospital after being thrown against the steering wheel. His wife, two children, and sister-in-law were in the party. Mrs Mann and Mrs Errett Kelly were seriously hurt. the Manns were lightly injured and the children unharmed.
Dr Hubert Work plans to resign from the cabinet and depart for Washington to formalize his quit. James W Good will rally votes in the western states as Work’s departure follows the same motive prompting his own decision amid Hoover’s bid. Dwight Morrow and Senator Goff visited Hoover as anticipation builds for August notification.
Reports from the city hospital note some improvement for Francis Weaver, a young patient once in critical condition after a fracture. Friends and relatives are urged to remain hopeful as doctors monitor his progress.
A patient with a fractured skull and brain concussion underwent a late Thursday operation that has shown beneficial results. The patient periodically regains consciousness for short periods, and hospital attendants expect clearer awareness before day’s end, signaling strength to fight the initial fears of fatal damage.
Testimony in a Michigan publicity investigation revealed the Michigan Gas Association funded speeches by H J Gallagher to Grange groups and farm organizations on rural electrification. Expenses totaled 57.40 dollars, with funds also boosting University of Michigan research fellowships from 1000 to about 10000 dollars.
A fragmentary text shows that all witnesses testified the actions were not carried out. The report notes the phrase and emphasizes that none of the steps occurred as claimed.
A circuit court granted an injunction restraining the commission from enforcing license classifications on trucks used for service deliveries. The Pfaff and pany, a carrier handling its own materials, seeks relief as the State Supreme Court reviews the appeal during the September term. The ruling could affect charges and potential increases in rates for the company.
Police pursue Paul Jaworski, reputed gang leader, across eight western states and toward Detroit. A Detroit News payroll heist is linked to the suspect, with a companion allegedly freeing himself from jail in Pittsburgh. Michigan troopers identify the duo near Mackinac Island as they flee aboard a steamer on Lake Michigan.
Frick Coke Company posts notices at its Pittsburgh plant on June 30 announcing wage scale reductions in May. The cuts affect all classes of work except pit crew, with unspecified extent for machine unit drivers, blasters, layers, timbersmen, and rebar. The subsidiary of United States Steel operates non union and has kept Jacksonville scale prior to the union suspension.
In Budapest on June 20 authorities arrested eight of the alleged plotters as part of a wider crackdown. Police conducted widespread searches in Communist homes and seized large quantities of material described as revolutionary. The case involves charges of plotting against state security and includes names and local figures linked to the unrest. A hearing is slated for Monday.
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