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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

2

Special docket of appellate court sessions set for April

Charleston W V March 1 A special docket of appellate court cases matured on February 22 has been ordered. Hearings begin April 22 with 72 cases, listed by circuit and counties from Brooks to Tucker and including Greenbrier Pocahontas to Kanawha and beyond through Monroe McDowell and others.

Charleston W. Va Brooks Hancock Ohio Ciit Marshall Tyler Wetzel Dodiridge Pleasants Ritchie Wood Thirtenth Clay and Kanawha Mercer Monroe McDowell Monongahela County Preston County Randolph Upshur Grant, Mineral Tucker

Truck driver charged in dynamite plot at Western Pen

Bernard Donnelly, a Pittsburgh truck driver, was held for court after homicide squad testimony that he confessed delivering dynamite to Western Prison for a convict revolt. He faces conspiracy charges as detectives say he supplied sticks hidden in a barrel for use in the uprising that killed two guards and left five convicts in custody.

Pittsburgh Maren Bernard Donnelly Polic Western Donnelly Jclly

Man Shot on Grafton Pike Leaves 25 Year Old Wounded

Fairmont March 1 Mystery surrounds the shooting of Daniel Washington a 25 year old engro at Fairmont hospital with a bullet wound in the lung. He was driven along the Kingmont pike and later found by a couple in a roadster who alerted authorities. Washington who resides at 316 Pennsylvania avenue is a hotel cook and is unable to provide details. The wound is serious though non fatal conditions are unsettled. Investigators continue to probe the motive and shooter remains unknown.

Fairmont Daniel Washington Fairman Hospital Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Kingmont Pike Grafton Clarksburg

Engine crushes man in yard at Wheeling

Wheeling on March 1 reports Paul Yacquinta, 56, a laborer for Wheeling Sanitary Manufacturing, was pinned by an oncoming engine after failing to note its approach beside an empty coal hopper on the siding. Fellow workers called to him too late to escape.

Wheling Mar Paul Yacquinta Wheeling Sanitary Manufacturing Company

Tragic Siding Accident Ends Life At Local Yard

Yacauinta was shoveling coal between tracks on the siding when a speeding vehicle struck him. Ambulance arrival and coroner planned an inquest. body moved to Altmeyer and McCoy funeral home. Services set for Monday at St Anthony Church. Interment at Mt Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements to be announced in the Sentinel.

Yacauinta R. G.jobbs Altmeyer and McCoy Church of St. Anthony Eighteenth Street Mt. Calvary Cemetery Edward Fahey Maple Avenue Mount Hope That Augustine's Catholic Church Grafton Q. J. Fihey James R. Turner Wheeling H. M. Keegan Washington, D.C Joseph Russel Philadelphia William Turner Z. Berry Mike Costello Washington, D. C James Russel New York City The Sentinel

American Flag Ship Fires Upon by Revolutionists

The U S flag ship Denver under Rear Admiral Dayton was sent to Ceiba Honduras to guard the American consulate as fighting rages in the streets. A marine detachment is stationed at the consulate with a 200 man crew aboard the Denver ready to reinforce if needed.

Washington Mar Ceiba Honduras Denver Dayton State Department Waller

Mrs Joanna Turner Dies in Maryland

Mrs Joanna Turner 72 died Friday at Mount Hope Sanitarium Baltimore after a four year illness of arterial hardening. Widow of Thomas Turner pioneer merchant and insurance man she spent her early life in Tipperary Ireland and came to Gratton at fourteen where she remained. She lived on West Main Street for many years before declining health. During the past year and a half she...

Joanna Turner Thomas Turner Mount Hope Baltimore Turner Tipperary Ireland Gratton America West Main Street Sue

Love Slayer Declared Insane by Commission

Okey Hedge, 23, of 123 Broad Way Industrial, described as the slayer of his youthful bride, is to be sent to the Weston state hospital for the insane by the Harrison county lunacy commission. The commission ruled Hedge not to be permanently committed and noted possible release would prompt a second murder trial, with mixed opinions from local physicians and his family involvement in the case.

Clarksburg W. Va Okey Hedge Broadway Industrial State Hospital For Weston Harrison County Lunacy Hedge State Hospital Junacy Commission Aga Rhowid Hedge Harrison Countty

Pair Linked by Chain on Cross Country Hike

Albert L White and Harry D Shaw of Boston walk from Boston to San Francisco linked by a three foot chain handcuffed at the wrists. They tour to raise funds for meals and lodging selling badges reading I am a Honus Booster and press a publicity stunt for soldiers bonus. They pass through New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Pittsburgh Wheeling Columbus to St Louis and expect greeting from San Francisco mayor.

White Shaw Frisco Boston New York City Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Wilmington Pittshurgh Wheeling Columbus St Louis Amon Denby Cox Massachusetts Curley American Legion San Francisco

Burns Implicated in Oil Scandal Timeline in Washington

New York World reports a code message tying William J. Burns head of the Justice Bureau to Edward McLean in the Teapot Dome inquiry. Washington inquiry uncovers a Mary Duckstein telegram and questions over McLean’s status as a department agent with a code book.

New York The New York World Edward B. McLean Washington Palo Beach McLean Willam J. Burns Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Tea Pot Dome Rochester Department Senate Public Lands Committee Department ‘of Justice Oil Committee Mary Duckstein William J. Burns W. C. Duckstein Mary McLean's Florida Burns John F. Ma

Woman's Dress Denounced by Irish Prelate Ammah

Irland reports March 1 that a leading Irish prelate denounces the so called crying scandal and growing mania over women's dress. The article notes public reaction and calls for modest attire amid social debate.

Ammah Irland

Irish cleric condemns dress of women in Lent pastoral

Col Tonee Primate of Ireland denounces fashion in a Lenten pastoral read in Armagh archdiocese and Catholic churches tomorrow. He calls the women’s dress a crying scandal and notes rivalry over outfits that avoid universal reproach.

Lancing Col Tonee Ireland

Hazel Atlas Defeats B and C Fairmont Team in Close Game

Hazel Atlas defeated B and C Fairmont Industrial League rivals 21 to 18, winning their third straight game. C Vaughan dazzled with dribbles, while Bunk Williamson and D Stansberry anchored defense as Hazel Atlas led after each period. Next, Hazel Atlas hosts Clarksburg on the factory floor at 8:00 p.m., preceded by a Winners Club versus Boy Scouts game at 7:00.

Hazel Atlas Cagers Fairmont Fairmont Industrial League C. Vaughan Hazel Aas Bunk" Williamson Ing D. Stansberry Hazel Atlas Clarksburg Winner's Club Boy Scouts of

Firpo Wills bout called off in New York bid

New York March 1 All negotiations with a New York syndicate for a July 19 match with Harry Willis, negro heavyweight, are called off by Luis Angel Firpo through his American representative Win McCarney. Promoters demanded a $50 600 preliminary forfeit in New York and that Firpo place himself under the syndicate control until the fight, canceling his exhibition tour.

New York Harry Willis Luis An-gel Firpo Win McCarney McCarny Firpo Lew ‘Raymond Simon Flaherty Buenos Aires

Personal notes on travels to Fairmont tournament

Kenneth White left for Fairmont this morning to attend the Fairmont tournament. P. R. Nye also departed for Fairmont to spend the day on business. J. A. Sincell will be away on business duties.

Kenneth White Fairmont P. R. Nye J.A. Sincell

Pitfalls in Business Tax Credit on Bond Interest

The text explains how to credit the tax paid at the source on bond interest against the holder’s total tax. It uses Thwin and Edwin Berry as examples, noting $500 interest and a 2% withholding by issuers. After excluding the $10 already paid, the remaining tax due is $10.

Thwin Berry United States Edwin Berry Derry Berry American Academy of Letters, Inc Chicago

Face to Face with Kenesaw Mountain Landis

Interviewed by Joe Mitchell Chapple, the piece portrays Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, born 1866 in Logansport Indiana, as a towering figure who stabilized American sport. It details his legal rise, tenure as Illinois judge, and decisive role as baseball commissioner, including his insistence on final word and landmark contract terms.

Kenesaw Mountain Landis Logansport Indiana Kenesaw Mountain Union College of Law Chicago State Gresham Cleveland Ilinois Standard Oil Company National Baseball League Judge Landis Oneebaald Committee

Local residents depart for tournament and visits this morning

Visitors including Lawrence Hall Virginia Han Way Kermit Parkhill and Scott Davis left for a tournament this morning. Miss Flora Behimé headed to Clarksburg to visit Mrs. Charles Lincell Jr. Mr and Mrs Clarence trickling and baby Jean with Miss Mary Remlinger also left for Clarksburg. Miss Margaret Cather teaching at Flemington spends a week at home on Pearl street. Theodore Patton left for Fairmont to attend the basketball tournament. Mr and Mrs W R Skinner returned from Chicago after attending a funeral. Mrs Deuzie Cooper of Prunty town visited Grafton for shopping and friends.

Philippi Lawrence Hall Virginia Han Way Kermit Parkhill Scott Davis Flora Behimé Clarksburg Charles Lincell, Jr Clarencé Trickling Baby Jean Mary Remlinger Margaret Cather Flemington Pearl Street Theodore Patton Fairmont W. R. Skinner Chicagb,m Skinner Deuzie Cooper Pruntytown Grafton Sateriay

West Virginia University Athletic Board Sued for 80000 Damages

Four suits totaling 80000 dollars seek damages from the West Virginia University Athletic Board after a stand collapse at the WVU Washington and Lee football game last November. Plaintiffs include Dr. Carl P. Raver and A. R. Shepherd, Mary C. Frederick, and Ws It Haynes, each alleging long term injuries and limited mobility or work capacity. The cases are set for the March term of circuit court.

Charleston W. Va Athletic Board of West Virginia University West Virginia Washington @ Lee Carl P. Raver A. R. Shepherd Mary C. Frederick Haynes Raver Shepherd Kaniwha Frederick

Fairmont Wild Life League to Elect Officers

Fairmont. Marion County Wild Life League to elect officers at 7 30 pm meeting. C L Shaver head of the league says effort to recruit 600 new members for 1924 will begin after officers are chosen. At end of 1923 ten clubs in the Y M C A area with 300 members. 12 new members joined the league this year.

Fairmont Marion County Wild Life League C. L. Shaver Y. M.C. A. Fae

Taylor and Marion County Men To Ask Road Commission

J P Currey of Gratton and OG Ai Burgreen of Watson in Marion county visited Gratton en route to Charleston to push for new roads. They plan to press the State Road Commission for a hard surfaced link from Grafton to Fairmont and a joint Marion county road link of about ten miles between Fairmont and Grafton.

J. P. Currey Gratton OG. Ai Burgreen Watson Marion County Charleston State Road Commission Grafton Fairmont Marion

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Frre Cs Western Pen Grafton Pike Elaine Harris Beverly Harris National City Blection Luella May Hedge Lance Calls Executive Broadway Industrial U.S Maryland Addy Buttall Tippenary Commission Albert L. White Harry D. Shaw Pittsburg WM. J. Burns Department OF Just Code Hazel-Atlas Hazel Atlas Ete Fairmont Baltimore ORIO Man Joe Mitchell Chapple Iie Babe Ruth Babe Joe Mitchell Chapple the Attic Waldorf Astorln Sentizel W. V. U. Athletic Board Fairmont Wild Life League Taylor County Raph Church Mapetat
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