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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

4

Hudson Maxim Keeps Young At 71 Defying Laws Of Regularity

NEA Service profile of Hudson Maxim at 71 living near Lake Hopatcong New Jersey. He sleeps, eats, and bathes on his own schedule, drinks tea and coffee despite opposition to prohibition, and stays active with boxing, hiking, and laboratory work. His wife calls him a cave-man as they recount a long marriage and Maxim’s famed explosive career.

Hudson N. J Hudson Maxim Maxim Conins Maxin Hin Hudson Max

Boy Dies After Neighbor Fight in Cumberland Road Area

In Cumberland on March 3 a 14-year-old boy, son of George Sites, South Mill Creek, died after a clash with neighbors over a dispute near Se Quel of Displa. The boy and his father were beaten by John Hedrick and his son, while another Hedrick family member joined. The prosecuting attorney and coroner visited the scene.

Preesburg Road Cumberland Detersburg George Sites South Mil Creek Sites John Hedrick

Migiche Sentenced To Life For Murder In Mine Slaying

Filippe Migiche was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Warren B. Kittle for the June 1921 murder of Pete Ray in an abandoned mine at Coffthan. Prosecutor Watkins argued the skeleton and seized items proved the crime. jury returned verdict of murder in the first degree with mercy recommendations. Meredino sought mercy while the court corrected the verdict to allow imprisonment. Migiche’s lawyer secured a 90 day stay for appeal.

Filippe Migiche Warren B. Kittle Pete Ming Coffthan Watkins Merendino Ray Fiorello Meredino Kittle Misiche Pete Ray Baglio Meredino Supreme Court Longo Migiche

Governor Morgan testifies on Keeney Logan march case

In Fayetteville West Virginia Governor Morgan Logan County Sheriff and state police chief recount the 1921 Logan Mingo march and martial law. Testimony covers proclamations orders protection forces and Bandholtz discussions with Keeney and union leaders as the plan to stop the march unfolds.

Fayetteville W. Va Mar West Virginia Mingo County Logan County Mingo Logan Frank Keeney Jdehn Gor Morgan Don Chatin Lozan W. E. Eubanks HW. H. Bandholtz Keeney Madison Bandholtz

Inquiry Opens Into Explosion In New Jersey Toll Twenty?

An official inquiry began into Saturday's blast and blaze in Union New Jersey led by Assistant Prosecutor J E Toolan. Eighteen people were killed and forty buildings destroyed. Several victims remain hospitalized or missing as inspectors probe the ammonite plant and ammonium nitrate factors. Major Casad of the Tieritan Arsenal indicated the blast likely stemmed from conditions at the ammonite plant rather than a flaw in the arsenal.

UNION N. J J. E. Toolan Middlesex County Sons Lewis Nixon Public Service New York Nixon Nitrate Works Casad Tieritan Ammoniui Ammonite Company

Swisher Enters Republican Governor Race

Charleston West Virginia March 3 Charles W Swisher of Charleston former secretary of state formally enters the Republican field for governor. He pledges a constructive businesslike administration with reduced taxation and economical government. Swisher a longtime Republican figure was the party’s 1908 governor nominee before withdrawing amid factional strife.

Charleston W. Va Charles W. Swisher Swisher

West Virginia Governor Nomination Bid Announced

A Republican voter outreach statement declares the speaker will seek the Republican nomination for governor in the May 27 primaries. He says the delay aimed to ensure broad acceptability among Republicans not aligned with any faction and will use lawful means to win.

West Virginia

Shortage of 10 000 Men in U S Army

Washington reports the United States Army is 10 000 short of its authorized strength of 144 000. Total strength including officers and enlisted men is 124 572. Losses due to three year enlistments and recruiting failures have weakened the force. War Department cites red tape and inadequate recruiting allowances as part of the problem.

Washington United States Army War Department Adjutant General Army Organized Reserve Corps

Grafton Loses Semifinal To Wadestown In Close Fight

Grafton high school fell to Wadestown in the Fairmont tournament semifinal, a 15 15 tie at regulation, Wadestown winning by a single point after a three minute OT. Wadestown then lost the final to Elkins 45 3, while Grafton and East Side had prior close title matches.

Grafton High School Wadestown High Grafton Wadestown Elkins

Two Fined Before Mayor For Fighting and Profanity

William Powell paid a $50 fine and Sherman Thomas paid $25 this morning before Mayor Thomas H. Cather on a charge of fighting and using profane language. Both fines were settled during the arraignment at 9 o'clock.

Thomas H. Cather William Powell Sherman Thomas Sea

The Reign of Saul Sunday School Lesson

Lesson for March 9 from I Samuel 16 13 23 centers on the rise and fall of Saul. It outlines Israel's demand for a king, Samuel’s protest, Saul’s anointing at Mizpah, and his ultimate disobedience and rejection by God. The guide emphasizes obedience over sacrifice and includes topical prompts for different age groups.

Saul Samuel I Sam Sam Mizpeh Lot Gligal Sauls Israel Egypt Agag

All Are Worth While No One Is Useless in This World

A rural mailbox near Wanated Conn has been robbed of packages several times this winter by a red fox. The repeated thefts highlight the unusual wildlife nuisance occurring in the area. Authorities advise residents to secure mail and report incidents promptly.

Wanated Conn

Pruntytown Notes Include Bank Discussion and Local Visits

Pruntytown residents share updates from an extended Florida trip. Miss Metty Sinclair seeks funds for cemetery fencing. Reverend Woodyard’s wife and daughter are mentioned amid Sunday duties. Visitors Harriet Johnson of Gratton and William Davigne of Beaumont drop by to greet friends. Local chatter covers plans for a new money bank and a dogged canine remark ends on a rural note.

Rusticy Duke Warde Florida Metty Sinclair Tam J.D. Woodyard Kingmont Woodyard Harriet Johnson Gratton William Davigi Beaumont Texas Joseph Johnson Echols New Jersey Jungo Pennsylvania Hazel Woodyard James Ull Ae Kernel Ward Walker Iichardson Walker

Jack Dempsey and Leaders Exchange Murky War Talk

Fragmented OCR text mentions Jack Dempsey and a president in a vague discussion of affairs of a nation. It references a request by Deurpaerf about Cxecho Sie and a distant claim of a League address at a distant location. The readability is poor with garbled names and places.

Jack Dempsey Deurpaerf

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