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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1924
Page
7
In Switzerland near Bellinzona two express trains collided killing Dr Kael Helferich, a German finance figure and aunt. The wreck left 13 confirmed dead with eight passengers and twelve crew members seriously injured, while several train staff sustained injuries.
Mrs Lilly Mae Meador 35 died at her mother Mrs Mary Madera's home at 425 West Main Street Wednesday night after a long illness. She had lived in Atlanta for periods and returned home in January, had worked as a nurse in New York and Pittsburgh. Survived by mother and 11 brothers J C Madera Ely Nevada W A Madera and Robert L Madera Grafton. Funeral at home Friday afternoon with Grimm, pastor, and burial in Bluemont Cemetery. Pallbearers named A A Holt Hugh Warder B P Clark W S Sennett Clyde Richman Thomas Deogan.
Alma Stopa, once linked to an artists colony resident, accompanied by a man, appears in Chicago where Henry Manning, a caretaker, was shot twice by Miss Stopa and her companion fled in a car. Police took the shooter to the state attorney's office amid claims of a demanded divorce and marriage to Stopa.
Evelyn Nesbit’s divorce suit moves. Harry K Thaw, declared sane by a jury, plans to provide Evelyn Nesbit $10 daily for life. Thaw remains in a Philadelphia hospital under court order with bail conditions and possible New York appearance to face charges.
A crowded New York court heard William A. Gray announce plans for a new trial for Harry K. Thaw. Thaw, confined at the asylum, faced a verdict led by foreman Joseph Punkett amid warnings against demonstrations. Thaw may file the motion within four days as spectators watched, and he declined to comment on future plans after the decision.
President Calvin Coolidge filed formal candidacy for the West Virginia presidential preference primary set for May 27. If Coolidge carries West Virginia, his delegates to the Republican national convention would be pledged to him, according to Secretary of State Houston Young.
Nurfreesboro Tennessee April 24 George Fort Milton 55 owner and editor of the Chattanooga Evening News and a noted business and political figure in Tennessee died suddenly of heart disease here yesterday. Milton was state manager for William Gibbs McAdoo in his presidential campaign. overtaxed energy and duties suspected.
Washington April 21. The special senatorial committee investigating Senator Wheeler of Montana heard further testimony on his activities in land cases. Commissioner Spry of the General Land Office testified Wheeler visited his office but claimed only interest in ensuring Gordon Campbell, his client, received a square deal from the federal government. Wheeler said he spoke to the commissioner as any senator might, not regarding any specific controversy before the department. Other witness testimony followed.
In Athens on April 24 British recognition of the Greek republic was learned in diplomatic circles. Sir Milne Cheetham, the British minister, reportedly informed Foreign Minister Rousso that a note recognizing the new Greek government would be sent today from Britain.
Letters to constituents in Wheeling announce state Senator Wright Hugus withdrawal from the Republican bid for Congress in the First District. The field now includes Carl G. Bachmann of Wheeling and Reverend Charles Baird Mitchell of Fairmont.
In Charleston on April 24 flames swept a boarding house at Maling or Malin Fayette county. Theo men died: Benjamin Stump a Charleston traveling salesman Jonathan Pierson and D Eu mos Hudson lumber workers. About thirty others escaped with clothing and valuables left behind and several were forced to jump from second story windows.
Bitter debates over anti-Javanese law faded as forty four victims of the Sasebo submarine disaster received homage. The Navy released letters and wills found aboard the submarine, revealing lines like Long live the emperor and We die but we guard the empire after death as they awaited suffocation after sinking off Sasebo harbor on March 19.
A 15 year old boy in Denver performed a surgical separation of a Siamese cat that had died, successfully completing the procedure. The case involved a cat belonging to Abraham Horn and linked to Max Horn, with another kitten remaining alive after the rare separation. The incident followed a death involving Mrs Savannah Lemons and her family, and authorities reported mixed outcomes in the surrounding events.
Irish authorities reveal a planned attack on Maryborough jail in Belfast. the convict prison housing Sinn Fein members. The discovery followed a prison search as a term expired yesterday. Thirty special guards are being drafted to assist local troops.
An incoherent fragment mentions a litter of kittens and a potential vow tied to a boy or mother cat. It is unclear and lacks verifiable names, dates, or events to establish a full news item.
The advisory Salvation Army board in Grafton met to approve the 1924 25 fiscal year budget. Officers allowances and operating costs for Evangelical Corps and Relief Department are outlined, with receipts from various sources and a plan to raise funds. A financial committee was appointed to explore fundraising options.
Grafton High beat Bridgeport 6 to 4 in a baseball opener at the school athletic field. Yafton scored early, Hefner plated a run, and Poling added a key hit and later scored. Bridgeport showed promise with a youngest infield standout and McDade fielding, while Sanders moved to outfield as the game progressed.
New York April 24 surgeons performed a major operation at Beth Marys Hospital Brooklyn as smoke curled from a fire under the eaves. Two fire alarms brought 200 patients to safety while the medical team, led by Georg Owens and Dr. Dom J ran, kept the operation on track with no injuries reported.
The readable lines show players Thomas and Golden listed with hits and errors, two wild pitches by Thomas and two by Golden, plus multiple players with small point totals. Umpire named Tony Kendall appears, with scattered team initials and abbreviations indicating a rough box score segment.
A woman may preside as temporary chair at the Democratic National Convention to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 8. The claim of a woman chair was denied for certainty though arrangements suggested a woman candidate from the party’s party committee. The report notes the possibility of a female chair but cites uncertainty and timing as the final decision approaches.
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