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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1926

Page

6

Grave crisis faces League leaders warn over Germany seat

Stressemann criticized Geneva obstruction in Germany's bid for League council membership. He warned the move could fracture universality and peace efforts, noting the era’s public sentiment and the need to integrate Germany into the League despite opposition by some powers.

Heviin League of Nations Germany Korea Stressemann Nigjechstag Geneva Locarno League League of Naons Gene

British Soldiers to Reenact Historic Battles at Aldershaw

Three thousand British soldiers will reenact the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava the Battle of Aghteour and the Battle of Hastings in a spectacular military show at Aldershaw in June. An eyeed actor in the History panorama will be staged at night aided by searchlights, clothed and armed as the men who fought on those fields.

Jacondon Balk Klava Aghteour Hastings Aldershaw

Clarksburg Doctor Hurt In Early Morning Crash

Dr Edward Davis of Clarksburg was thrown from his car on the Northwestern Turnpike near West Union while returning from a professional call. He suffered a fractured skull and was unconscious for hours. His death was expected as reports described critical injuries.

Clarksburg W. Va Edward Davis Northwestern Turnpike West Union Davin

Smallpox Epidemic Rages On Coast Vaccinate Many

Seattle Washington March 22 1925 twenty five thousand persons have been vaccinated for smallpox here. Eighty four cases of black smallpox have been reported since January 21 with two deaths. The city health commissioner Dr Kie Hanley announced. New cases were reported repersed during the past two days as officials urge continued vaccination. Mr Kendall and Mrs Kelley are visiting their mother Mrs J R Jones of Fairmont.

Seattle Wash Kie Hanley Ting

Five Men Rescued By Norwegian Vessel

Five sailors aboard a schooner adrift off Arcian coast were rescued by the Norwegian steamer Nyhaven after gunfire from the destroyer Moody sank the schooner. An intercepted naval radio dispatch indicated the schooner broke away from the steamer Santa Iniz.

Washington, Maret Arcian Nyhaven Moody Navy

Woman court official shot by man in Gary Indiana

Mrs Lucille Myers 55 a probation officer was shot and killed Sunday by Lester Simpkins a civil engineer who resented an inquiry into conditions under which Simpkins family was reared Simpkins escaped and not yet apprehended Myers died after being taken to a hospital her son William 21 witnessed the event in a room where Mrs Simpkins had just given birth to their tenth child Six of the Simpkins children were present during the shooting Simpkins a Valparaiso University graduate formerly resided in Harvey Illinois had been previously well off but faced poor investments The killer s wife had recently given birth to their tenth child and her husband had been deputy treasurer of Hammond Indiana earlier killed in an accidental revolver discharge

Gary Ind Lucille Myers Lester Simpkins Simpkins Hammond, Ind

Probe Opens In Deaths Of Four Infants At Cherry Fun

Morgan County authorities pursue a murder theory in the discovery of four infant corpses in the attic of an unoccupied Cherry Fun residence. Coroner and sheriff expect possible arrests, with an inquest planned when warranted. Bodies found by boys and later removed to Berkeley Springs. Former occupants John and Mrs Roe, now in Cumberland, Md., are to be subpoenaed. Roe works as a law engineer for the B and O railroad.

Martinsburg W. Va Morgan County Cherry Fun O. B. Havermiale T. A. Allen J Wi Hovermale Herkeley Springs C. L. Butts Hovermale John W. Roe

Smugglers Carry Banned Newspapers Into Italy

Mondane, Halo French Frontier, Maren 22, reports smugglers move antifascist papers into Italy. Cantons along the Canadian border and Atlantic coast are said to have counterparts in Kandard. Italian authorities seize thousands of copies circulated abroad and smuggled across borders.

Mondane Halo Canadian Atantic Kandard Italy Quitrance Tt Nvina

ISAFE DEPOSIT BOXS SOUGHT

Police sought a safe deposit box believed to hold part of a 5,600,000 loot connected to a gang led by Richard Whitmore. Investigators tied the box to crimes in Baltimore Buffalo New York City and Jersey City as they pursued evidence to halt the gang’s year long crime wave. Extradition of Whitmore from Baltimore is delayed until the investigation concludes.

New Works Elieve Richard Xose Whitaidre Convicw Evddence Levén Baltimore Buffalo New York City Jersey City Whitmore Jmier

MARSHALL TRIAL HEARS CHARACTER WITNESSES AND DOCTORS

Philadelphia March 22 character witnesses and medical experts testified for chiropractor David L. Marshall in his trial for first degree murder in the death of Ann May Dietich, 35, whose body was found mutilated after dying in Marshall's office. The defense and prosecution called doctors to discuss time of death and effects of any drug alleged to have killed the victim.

Philadelphia David L. Marshall Ann May Dictich Dr. Marshall Marshall Commonwealth Henry W. Cattell

Miners Fight Monthly Pay Change at Elm Crowe Mine

About 1900 miners at Elm Crowe mine in Wheeling reject monthly pay, preferring semi monthly wages. Joseph Arbright says payroll would be monthly if adopted, with a halt anticipated after March 25 if funds aren’t available. Paisley interests’ response pending. Morgantown officials say local Paisley operations unaffected.

Wheeling Wy Va Elm Crowe Mining Company A. Paisley Interests Cleveland Joseph Arbright Paisley Arbright Morgantown W. V Rim Grove Mining Company Wheeling i Stephen Arkwright Ar~wright Coal Cox Conrichavills | Dyr Product Cog) Co Taisley Marongalla County

Lottery Fakir Sells Italian Fish in San Ferdinando

In San Ferdinando Italy on March 44 the fakir Tenarto Torriea a rural figure credited with sparking widespread financial losses across Italy appears on a public program to sell fish. The event draws attention as authorities warn against fraudulent schemes and emphasize consumer caution amid the dubious fortune selling.

San Ferdinando Italy Tenarto Torriea

Pola Company Secures Exclusive Sardine Sales in Apulia

The Pola company president announced exclusive selling rights for the region after offering and accepting the arrangement. The note mentions olive oil processing and coastal fishing areas near Apulia.

Pola Apulia

Hearings on Day Law to be staged by senate panel

Washington March 22 public hearings on the prohibition question were ordered by the senate judiciary committee with six days for wets and six for drys. Subcommittee chair Means outlined five modification measures including easing beer limits and removing prescription whiskey restrictions while no fixed date was set.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Walsh Montana Subs Means Colorado Goff West Virginia Harreld Oklahoma Reed Missouri Montanna

Quota Club Meeting At Hotel Grafton Tonight

Grafton chapter of the Quota Cin plans its regular weekly meeting at Hotel Grafton with dinner at 11:60 orlock on arrival and a program to follow. Miss Suddarth, daughter of Dr and Mrs F S Suddarth, appeared at a Cincinnati Conservatory recital and sang three Mahler numbers. Mr and Mrs Louis Watemar hosted a six guest dinner party on Saturday evening with pink and white decor, three course meal, bridge, and radio entertainment.

Quota Club Grafton The Quota Cin Orelock Suddarth Gertrude Suddarth F. S. Suddarth Thayer Street Gueinnati Conservatory Suddarti Mms Berta Gardini Heiner Gustav Mahler Louis Watemar West Side Thomas Kelley James Hawthorne Harnest, McDaniel of Wheeling Catherine Abel Harry Cunningham

Woodford School P T A S annual program noted

The Woodford School Parent Teachers Association met March 19 at 7 30 PM with strong attendance. The program featured songs recitations monologues and dialogues by students and a concluding box supper with refreshments for a large crowd. The next meeting is set for April 16 with the program committee listed.

Parent-Teachers Association Parent-Teachers Associaion Woodford H. M. Queen J. W. Isner J. Smith Blueville

Buckner Favors Wine and Beer Sale Reform

New York on March 22 Emory J Buckner United States district attorney for New York proposed amending the Volstead act to permit sale of wine and beer Buckner spoke at Fordham church urging a partnership between federal and state enforcement Buckner criticized current enforcement as a carnival of crime with no unified state action.

New York Emory J Buckner Buckner Padloci Fordhant Church Prohibition

FIRE AT HAZEL ATLAS GLASS PLANT BACKLASH IN PT PLEASANT

Fire crews and plant workers battled a tank leak at the Hazel Atlas Glass Company plant in Fetterman causing a major blaze. Hot glass flowed into a oil-soaked basement as ten water streams fought the inferno, forcing a five week shutdown and repairs.

Hazel Atlas Hazel Atlas Glass Company Fetterman Glass Company Ag Gan Gratton W. L. Reddick

Spain's Drive to Isolate Leprosy Across Provinces

Spain launches a campaign to isolate leprosy and create a medical colony near the Grandes Jorgo region. The plan aims to purify the country, with Mauriels directing the administration from fragments of the Levante and An j provinces as campaigns expand.

Madrid Maren Rip Franso Mauriels Nanitation Lear An J Levante

Three Robbers Caught Trying to Blow Saft Millville

Three men attempted to blow up a water mill in Millville Mississippi on March 22. They were captured at gunpoint by a local resident who summoned help.

Millville Miss

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