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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1926

Page

3

Woman Goes On Trial For Poisoning Mate

Rupert Idaho March 18 Mrs Mary Arbuckle Crumroy to be tried in district court next September on first degree murder charges in the October death of her husband Carl Crumroy a farmer The state accuses her of poisoning him but she denied the charge at a hearing held without bail Crumroy said she came from Cincinnati and their marriage followed a correspondence courtship

Rupert Idaho Mary Arbuckle Crumroy Carl Crumroy

Sunday Baseball Legalized in Kentucky After Veto Override

Frankfort Ky March 18 Sunday baseball now has legal approval in Kentucky for semi pro and professional play. The legislature passed the Hamilton bill repealing part of the blue law despite Gov Fields veto. The measure was sent to the house and, after initial failure, passed with sufficient votes to override the veto.

Frankfort Kentucky Fields Hamilton Senate House

Man Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy Case Across Federal Indictment

Cleveland March 18 A fourth group of defendants pled guilty to a conspiracy indictment naming 112 men from an alleged alcohol syndicate. Federal Judge Jones presided as George Golding a government operative was apprehended and Charles E. B. Cummings a former deputy internal revenue collector pleaded guilty. He was released on bond. Two other government officials face indictment.

Cleveland Maroh Jones George \. Golding Charles EB. Cummings Internal Revenue

Mine Disasters Don’t Reflect, Chief Says

D J Parker chief engineer of the Bureau of Mines told the House Mining Committee that recent mine disasters do not reflect on the bureau’s work. He said leadership in mine rescue has reduced fatalities and credited safety programs for keeping nine lives from being lost.

Washington Bureau of Mines House Mining Committee D. J. Parker Pittsburgh Parker

State Grows in Six Years

Washington reports the population of Virginia will reach 1 609 324 by July 1, with a rise of 205 028 since 1920. The U S population is estimated at 117 185 817, up 11 426 197 since 1920. New York and Pennsylvania top the list, with Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, and Maryland also shown.

Washington Virgina West Census Bureau Continental United States New York Tony York Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Virginia Maryland

French Troops Slain in Druze Ambush Near Beiruit

A detachment of French and Senegalese troops marching from Karabale to Rachava was ambushed today by Druze tribesmen with most killed and a few escaping to rejoin comrades at Rachava. Druses massacred the wounded on the field. A French relief column dispersed the Druze band after inflicting heavy losses, estimated around fifty.

Beirut Karabale Rachava

Europe Reacts to Failure of Geneva Membership Talks

Europe expresses disappointment over the Geneva session collapse on Germany's League membership. News briefs show Chamberlain facing backlash in England, Briand's task in France, and political tremors in Germany Sweden Poland Czecho Slovakia Italy Spain and Brazil. A League council decision to place Germany on a commission revising covenant clauses prompts debate on membership and reform.

London Europe League of Nations Germany Geneva England Austen Chamberlain Bri Jand League Luther Stresemann Stresemann Ier Sweden M. Sadlow M. Unden League Council Poland Skrynski Senate Warsaw Czecho-Slovakia Italy Spain Madrid Brazil Lague League Assembly League of Nations Council Coupell

German non confidence motions target Luther Sresemann

Berlin March 18. Motions of non confidence in the government, introduced by the Nationalists and backed by the Communists, will greet Chancellor Luther and Foreign Minister Stresemann after their Reichstag appearance. The Nationalists say Germany’s League of Nations application and Geneva diplomacy ruined foreign policy.

Berlin Maten Luther Sresemann Reichstag League of Nations Germany Geneva Luther-Stresemans

Miss Alberta Fisher's Fifteenth Birthday Celebration

Miss Alberta Fisher entertained about twenty young friends last night at 7:30 in honor of her fifteenth birthday. Dancing and games filled the evening with a light refreshment course served. Guests included Helen Linckman Charlotte Randle Cescalla Scawder Elena Hedrick Wilda Koch Gladys Mettler Virenia Madera Mildred Nye Catherine Evans Dorothy Morgan Ruth Poling Cross Billy Maloney Lester Riderour Ralph Kunet Jr James Hamilton Siyron Blaney Merle Reed Robert Romlinger Vernon Swiger Louis Hammond.

Alberta Fisher Miss Fisher Helen Linckman Charlotte Randle Cescalla Scawder Elena Hedrick Wilda Koch Gladys Mettler Virelenia Madera Mildred Nye Cat

Trial Ends as Jury Is Discharged by Judge Kittle

The petit jury for the current term was discharged by Judge Kittle after a month of felony and misdemeanor trials. Only two convictions were secured. three men pled guilty and were sent to the penitentiary. Decided today in impeachment matters against Clarence F. Moore and C Elmer Cain, with orders amounting to about 1000 dollars alleged for two months work. Testimony concluded last evening.

Kittle W. R. Kesling Clarence F. Moore C. Elmer Cain Court House Moore Cain Cal

Thaw barred from courtroom in Marshall Dietrich murder case

Courtroom incident and witness testimony unfold in Philadelphia as Harry K. Thaw is denied admission during the trial of David L. Marshall for the murder and dismemberment of Anna May Dietrich. Witnesses discuss strangulation, blood drainage, and the defense claim of mistaken poison intake.

Philadelphia Harry K. Thaw David Marshall Anna May Dietrich Cour House Stanford White

Elaborate Bridge Party Held at Mrs Holt Home

Distinctive bridge party arranged yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock hosted by Mrs Howard Holt and Mrs William Hanway at Maple Avenue residence. Japanese bower decor with green white theme and Patrick's Day motifs. Nine tables played. Mrs N Z O'Brien won high score, Mrs Warder Tutt second. Guest list includes many local residents and several named individuals.

Howard H. Holt William Hanway Howard Holt Maple Avenue Varleas N. Z. O'Brien Priag Warder Tutt Mes James G. T. Partlett Alden Beade A. A. Holt Harry, Friedman Wesley Evans J. J. Noll Wen+1 Ralph Kunst Robert William Wendel Dave Kunst George Hechmer P. M. Chenoweth Batson William Heck Robert Madora William Harford Fred Wat Ina J. J. Kauffman John Gerkin V. J. McGoragle J. F. Grinm Philippi BP. R. Bucklew W. Te Brien Harry Kunst F. Clark Patesant Vaughn Kerr Clyde Tureter H.l Fahey Eugene Kersting Charles Meredith Clyde Baker

Rail stocks rally as dividends lift market opening

New York stocks opened with spirited rallies in Van Swerin gen rail lines after higher dividends were declared yesterday. Chesapeake and Ohio rose five points on a 133 to 133 3 4 split of ten thousand shares, Nickel Plate gained 4 1 2. Buying spread to other rail shares while overall trading remained irregular.

New York van Sweringen Chesapeake and Ohio

Clarksburg Girl Wins WVU Beauty Crown

Morgantown March 18 Miss Mary Lafferty of Moundville was chosen the most beautiful girl at West Virginia University annual contest. Top five include Betty Morrison Clarksburg Julia Bates Welch Parkersburg Frances Stevenson Huntington Mary Jolliffe Morgantown Katherine Wrekoff Waynesburg Pa. Six will have full page pictures in The Monticola year book.

Morgantown Mary Lafferty Moundaville West Virginia University Betty Morrison Clarksburg Julia Bates Welch Parkersburg Frances Stevenson Huntington Mary Jolliffe Morkantown Katherine Wrekoff Waynesburg

Services Held for Measles Victim Tony Gerard

Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock this morning in Simpson for Tony Gerard two year old son of Mr and Mrs West Gerard of Galloway who died at home yesterday morning of measles and pneumonia Interment was in Simpson cemetery His death marks the first in a local measles epidemic with several other cases reported in recent days He had been ill for one week

Simpson Tony Gerard West Gerard Galloway Simpson Cemetery Gerard

Mrs Harper Named to New Welfare Post in Clarksburg

In Harrison county court Sedge John C. Southern named Mrs Enid Harper of Seizing to the new post of secretary of the welfare. She is wife of Ralph Harper traffic manager of Grasselli Chemical Company at Seizing. The position pays 1500 dollars yearly with an expense allowance not to exceed 300 dollars.

Recount Ends After Motion In Mayor Election Dispute

The recount of votes for mayor ended late in the day after attorney Wyckoff for Benjamin F. Sayre withdrew the recount application following a conference with Sayre and Neal Holt. Two wards had been tallied and the tally showed Sayre down by one vote, prompting a motion to dismiss and the decision to end the recount with ballots preserved for inspection.

Ihe City Commission Coumne Benjamin F. Sayre Defente Cather Sayre Ole Wyckoff Neal Holt Ayre Mr. Wyckoff Commissioner White Gene W. Ford Thomas H. Cather Wyckoff

Great Missouri Illinois tornado anniversary observed with relief progress

One year after the Missouri Illinois tornado devastated three states a 400 mile path left 100 lives lost and 24000 homeless. Red Cross relief totaled about three million dollars with significant Chicago support. Anniversary services honored the dead while giving thanks for aid and local rebuilding efforts.

St. Louis Thehree States American Red Cross Red Coss Chicago

Park View Girl Sustains Severe Hand Injury

Beulah Young of Park View, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Young, was badly hurt last night at 6 when her right hand caught between a bolt and a board on a neighbor's children's merry go round. Several fingers were nearly torn, the hand was crushed, a physician sewed the torn fingers and dressed the hand, and Beulah endured a night of intense suffering. The merry go round belonged to neighbor Mrs Frame Faucott.

Beulah Young Tweir Sam Young Park View Beulah Mra Frame Faucott

Fall causes death of Browntown boy five

Arlie E. Delaney five year old son of Mr and Mrs Lee Delaney of Browntown died at home from brain concussion received Tuesday when he fell from a porch swing. He struck his head on the porch corner and never recovered. Survived by parents two brothers and three sisters. Funeral 11 a m from Bailey Chapel Rosemont with Rev L E Bailey officiating. Interment Odd Fellows cemetery. McGrumphy Brothers Funeral Co were in charge.

Arlie E. Delaney Lee Delaney Browntown Bailey Rosemont L. E. Bailey Odd Fellows McGrumphy Brothers Funeral Company

Mallets Begin Tests on Monongah Division

Engine No 7314 a light Mallet makes first test run on the Monongah division to Flemington and Bridgeport hauling 50 to 60 loaded cars. It crosses No 1 bridge at West Grafton in its maiden dip, with plans for operation between Flemington and Rinard before official company testing.

Flemington Bridgeport Connellsville and Cumberland West Grafton Rinard

Railway Hit by Decision In Pennsylvania

The Public Service Commission orders the Monongahela Railway Company to cease freight trains with more than thirty cars and crews under six on lines from Brownsville through Fayette County to the state line. The move follows protests by locomotive engineers and firemen. the company had kept six men since 1921 but reduced to five on some trains last June, deemed unsafe by the unions.

Harrisburg Monongahela Railway Company Public Service Commission Brownsville Fayette County Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line Loesis Brotherhood of Loomotive Engineers Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Ancient Romans Made Perfect by Marriage

Spokane dispatch reports a long separation ending in a wartime romance. E G Fales, 77, of Renton Washington, and Mrs. Sarah E Funk, 75, of Kalispell Montana, wed after 50 years apart. They had pursued separate lives through civil war service and later, one in Ohio and Missouri.

Spokane Wanh E.G. Fales Retayl Washington Sarah E. Funk Kalispell Montana Faires Ohio Volunteers Mintouri Ohio Punk

State Opens Argument In Tax Row Suit

In Charleston West Virginia March 15 the state argues a gas production business is not interstate commerce. Special counsel Fred Q Blue contends the distinction between production and selling the product in interstate commerce negates the state sales tax. He says the suit seeks to offset anti tax provisions while asserting production is a local municipal business.

Charleston W.va Hope Natural Gas Company Common Pleas Fred Q. Blue Bimme Geil Owen Pei Vany Ohio Pronia Enid Esterday

Milwaukee Remains In National League in Chat

Chicago March 18. Milwaukee will remain in the National Professional Football League instead of joining a new organization led by Red and manager Charles C Pyle. The Milwaukee franchise has been sold to Johnny Bryan and Frank Mulkern, while ex-owner Al McGurk, found guilty of fielding four Chicago high school players against the Chicago Cardinals in a championship game last fall, was ordered by the league to dispose of his holdings before April.

Chicago Waukee Red Charles C.pylé Milwaukee Johnny Bryan University of Chicago Frank Mulkern al McGurk Chicago Cardinals

Young Groom in Crisis Ends Life in Presence of Bride

In New York on March 18 a 16 year old groom from Brooklyn, Tons Cavello, killed himself in the presence of his bride. They had secretly married January 9 but did not stay together as a couple.

New York Pride Tons Cavello Brooklyn Unni J

Music House Closed By Post Office Measly Chronology

New York reports that Equitable Music Corporation faced postal intervention as inspectors described deceptive practices. The post office order halted operations amid allegations of collecting small advances from aspiring songwriters seeking publication.

Music House New York Equitable Music Corporation Post Office Raultt Table Concern Allied ‘Companion

Two Miners Rescued From 1800-Foot Mine Level

Wallace Idaho March 18 Clarence McMurty and Dan Ku penberg were rescued early this morning from the 1800 foot level of the Morning Mine after being trapped for more than 36 hours by a collapsed tunnel wall. They were uninjured and communications with rescuers were maintained most of the time. The incident reflects ongoing dangers in mining operations.

Wallace Idaho Clarence McMurty Dan Kupenberg Mornitx

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