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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1926

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Germany Rejects Offer In League Seats Debate At Geneva

In Geneva on March 9 a German spokesman dismissed suggestions that Germany might concede to Poland’s admission to the League of Nations council in exchange for concessions. He said the Rhineland issue remains between Germany and the Allies, while council enlarging is a purely league matter. Five members favor seats France Spain Italy Czecho Slovakia Brazil. Sweden is hostile and Britain Japan Belgium and Uruguay are reserved. The talk follows mounting Entente press portrayals of Germany as a veto holder in the council.

Geneva France Rhineland Germany Poland League of Nations Council Luther Stresseman Canel Thyke Entente League Spain Italy Cxzecho Slovakia Brazil Sweden Great Britain Japan Belsium Uruguay

Democrats Seek Tariff Board Investigation Probe

Washington March 8 A Senate investigation of the Tariff Commission was proposed by Senator Robinson of Alabama. The plan would cut the commission from six to four members and bar members or their families with direct pecuniary interests. Alden Messenger notes a personal aside about a movie theater encounter.

Washington Senate Revahi Thrire Robinson Wansgs Robinson Eso

Second Honeymoons Move in Divorce Court Spotlight

A wave of reconciliations in court labeled second honeymoons drives chatter as Sebastain S Kresge and Doris Mercher Kresge look toward settlement after a retried trial. Other cases trace mediations under judges eager for conciliation amid domestic battles and public scandal.

Troopers Transferred to New Posts in West Virginia

State Trooper G W Carmen moves from Shansea to Richwood and Trooper C Ten leaves Grafton Institute for the new post. Troopers TL Workman and J W Platte, previously at Simpson, are reassigned to Bower, West Virginia. The piece notes a playful line about the upper class preferring sugar to coal with the question How many lumps please.

Shansea Richwood Ceten Grafton Gue Duo Tl, Th. Workman J W. Platte al Simpson Bower W. Va

Meeting on talberi issue draws city interest at courthouse

Public gathering tonight at the courthouse, called by the Ty forts Valley Trades and Labor Assembly, invites open debate on the talberi issue to be voted next Tuesday. Proponents and opponents outline arguments while urging thorough discussion, amid rising interest from the community.

Tal Beri Tyforts Valley Grafton Ct Chamber of Cone

Marshall Jury Far From Completion in Murder Trial

In Philadelphia on March 9, jurors selected earlier today for the trial of David T. Marshall, charged with murdering via May Dietrich and dismembering her boy, remained far from completion at noon recess. A key witness, the wife of a cured man, reportedly away under a physician's care, with her father Frederick C. Kinsell insisting she cannot be disturbed, was described by attorney Abraham Wernick as an important witness in saving her husband’s life.

Indelphia Mare Licht May Dietrich Frederick C. Kinsell Hyband Abiham Wernick

Weather and local notices from West Virginia brief

George A. Cassell of Wilford Street returns home from Clarksburg after a week with relatives. Martha Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School schedules a bake sale for Saturday starting at 10 o’clock with special candies and other items.

Martha Presbyterian Sunday School Marea, Hith, Et Mele & Co Sual

Revival Services This Week at Methodist Protestant Church

Revival services every evening at 7 30 pm this week at the Methodist Protestant church. Tonight's subject is The Uninvited Guest with a focus on spiritual renewal and community outreach.

Poison Case Probe Begun After Two Die

Vlora ML March 9 Two investigated deaths prompt probe into Laura Maliniski and A J Bible murders. L Maliniski husband and Bible widow held without bail as coroner plans exhumation and Clay county grand jury revisits death evidence.

Personin Mainski Bible Manish Clay County Grand Jury Lowinville Malinisti Idle

Bride in Mullens remains unconscious after double hammer attack

In Mullens West Virginia on March 9 the condition of Mrs. Tom Nichols a 16 year old newlywed who was beaten into unconsciousness after her mother was killed remained critical. Her husband Nicholi is jailed and police and county authorities gather clues while denying knowledge of the crime.

Mullens W. Va Tom Nichols Mullens Hospital Nicholi Huband Ely Nichol

Charles Hunt Captured After Jail Break Case

Charles Hunt, wanted on breaking jail and entering the Preiss harness shop on Main Street, was captured in Caефar Ohio and brought back to Grafton to await hearing. He was arrested by Carleton officers and Deputy Sheriff A R Bolyard, indicted months ago in Taylor County Circuit Court for breaking in and stealing goods from the harness shop. he had previously escaped from Grafton jail.

Charles Hunt Preiss Main Street Caefar Ohio Grafton Carleton Grafston A. R.’ Bolyard Tie Taylor County Hunt Ast Bum

Schools Hit by Disease In One Town

An epidemic grips Martins Ferry with illness across schools. One third of six grade enrollments out, one fifteenth of high school members absent, and about one tenth of grade teachers missing. Bethesda reports 80 percent of first graders sick with measles.

Martins Ferry Bethesda

Masked Band Abducts Man in Tampa Whipping He Refused

Tampa March 9 A band of unmasked men abducted staff photographer Didley Reed from his home blindfolded him and beat him severely with a leather strap authorities said he was assaulted about 30 times and driven 15 miles to a lonely spot Reed had recently sued for alimony and claimed a forced marriage under police custody His wife and relatives were detained for inquiry as officials probed motive and whether domestic trouble sparked the attack

Tampa Flay Didley Reed Tampa Board of ‘Trade Read Hong Lsoree J. L. Wanderborn Sarter Ley Tampa Tribune John Kelly Kelly Carter

Miner jailed after attack

John Woods a 22 year old Gal away miner employed by Simpson Creek Colleries Coal Co was sent to jail in default of 1500 bond to await Barbour county grand jury action after being charged with felonious assault with intent to inflict bodily injury on his wife He reportedly returned home intoxicated early Sunday morning and argued with his wife then broke a whiskey bottle over her head causing injuries her condition described as critical Authorities Hadley Alkire and others placed him under arrest following the affray

John Woods Galaway Simpson Creek Colleries Coal Co Jai Barbour County Grand Jury Woods Hadley Alkire Gwait

Briand Again Selected to Form Cabinet in France

Paris reports Aristide Briand accepted a mandate from President Doumergue to form his ninth cabinet amid a financial crisis. Core ministers include Briand as War Minister with Luygues as Premier and Foreign Affairs chief, Painleve likely to head the Finance Ministry, and Georges Leygues as Foreign Affairs. Herriot declined the mandate to Briand, urging the premier to attend Geneva league meetings.

Paris Aristide Viard Doumergue M. Briand Flysee Thernoon Ene Nucelus Luygues Aristide Briand Paul Painleve Georges Ehouard Herriot Madical

Union Miners Beaten in Grant Town Incident

Fairmont West Virginia March 9 two union miners Coger and Bland were beaten and went to the prosecuting attorney seeking warrants for E C Wilson and Charles Toney mine guards at the Grant Town mine of New England Fuel and Transportation Company. They may testify before the grand jury to seek indictments for assault with attempt to kill. The details are unclear though it is said the accused adversary is connected to a peace bond.

Fairmont W. Va Coger W. O. Bland E. C. Wilson Charles Toney Grant Town New England Fuel and Transportation Company Teney Jetme

Canadian Pastor Accepts Call To Clarksburg Church

Tev De G O Maguire of Montreal has accepted the pastorate of First Baptist Church Clarksburg and will assume duties late in April, succeeding Dr J W Weddell who has been serving as supply pastor.

Clarksburg G. O. Maguire Montreal Canada First Baptist Church J. W. Weddell

Infant dies from burns in Wheeling accident

Wheeling West Virginia March 9 a one year old girl Mary daughter of John Swimble of Richland died at North Wheeling Hospital from burns after a four year old brother threw her into a bucket of hot ashes just taken from a stove the tragedy occurred in Wheeling’s North district

Wheeling W. Va Mary John Swimble Richland North Wheeling Hospital

Van Bittner loses fight to beat jail

Charleston March 9 The supreme court of appeals dismissed Van A Bittner organizer for the United Mine Workers in Northern West Virginia s writ of error as improvidently awarded last June The ruling upholds the Monongalia county circuit court six months in jail and a $500 fine for disobeying Judge Lazelle s injunction against interference with non union labor Contempt charges followed Bittner s March rally and his threat to defy injunctions The decision returns the case to Judge Lazelle and leaves open the possibility of further action by Bittner s counsel

Charleston W. Va Supreme Court of Appeals van A. Bittner United Mine Workers of America West Virginia Monongalia County Bittner J. ‘Ant Lezelle Scott Circuit Court Supreme Court United Mine Workers Continental Coal Company Lazelle Judes Lazzelle Coun

Brokerage Loans On Increase Last Month

New York reports total brokerage loans at end February rose to 21 from January, with time loans up by 44.53 million while call loans fell by 22.11 million. The rise in long term borrowing signals securities loans for investment distribution amid February financing.

New York New York Stock Exchange Tumda Diem Ar Aemont Enil

MINE TRAGEDY AT ECCLES CLAIMS TEN LIVES

Rescue teams led by Chief Lamie and R E Taggart cleared debris at Crab Orchard No 5 mine after an explosion last night. Nine bodies found and six removed by morning, bringing total deaths to ten including one body earlier from No 6. Carbon monoxide injures several workers. four remain unaccounted.

Jes W. Vas Crab Orchard Improvement Company Robert M. Lambie State Department of Mmines R. E. Taggart Eecles Merch Crab Orchard Improvement Company No Robert ‘M. Lambis State Department of Wines Mr. Lambie Feantie Feeles W. Va Mii Lowell Goins Beckley Hospital

Former Grafton Lady Is Sick at Philippi

Mrs Dona Siminton, once a prominent Grafton woman, lies critically ill at her sister Mrs St H Holten’s home in Philippi with organic heart disease. Pneumonia developed ten days ago and little hope is held for recovery. Her friends in Grafton are grieved.

Dona Siminton Grafton St. H. Holten Philippi Slanton Toft Grafton

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