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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1927

Page

8

First Troops Reach Rail Amid War Revealings

Immersed in a chaotic scene Persiting leads troops up onto a rail and leaps onto a temporary opening. The Baltic, a ship bearing Bershjhe and named for the Baltic Society, carried volunteers to France. The expedition docket shows 11,000 men, rising to 25,100 as Persiting’s near view swells estimates to a million.

Persitimg Baiameet Iimssifom France Baltic Society Cagmin George B. Adamsom Persiting Tad Persiuimr

Hrexfeld Denies Losses in Gambling Suit

Theatrical producer Hrexfeld vigorously denied today that he lost money gambling or that any fee related to Florina was involved. The charges were made in a suit brought by Edward, with the context described as contentious and unresolved.

Hrexfeld New York Ziegfelt Vigo Florina Eitward

Revere Opposes Bradner Over Icy Bite Profit Share at Show

Stage director Revere speaks against Bradner for F0 004 and a share of profits from Icy Bite. The event features EMCA Glee Club with speaker Acdormey C. E. Wyckot and introductions by Egitham Morgan, former West tenga governor, followed by music selections and a benediction. The parade will reform and the opera house will host a concert by the band.

Revere Bradner Ziegtelit Acdormey C. E. Wyckot Egitham & Morgan West Tiene Music Selection Grafton Bam Rev. L. &. Britton Oper Gouse

Court denies injunction in Wayne county dog racing case

The supreme court refused a writ of error and review of a gambling conviction against T. W. Seat, president of a racing association, and denied an injunction against county officials. The action involved the Ceredin Amusement Company and Wayne county authorities amid arrests at dog races.

Charleston Supreme Court Save Parn Manuel Boring Wayne Ceredin Amusement Company Cael Waeit T. W. Seat Caeing Association W. Ferguson Sherif James Wilson Ami Dusties Poses Gato Field Maynard Wayne County Jude Rowert Bland Wayne Councy Eitenit

Huge Octopus Yields Body After Shipwreck Fight

In a dramatic sea incident Wash. War 28 reports a diver fought a large octopus guarding a wreck victim. The creature released the swimmer’s body identified as E Besley, with the lifeless figure recovered near the drowned site.

Huge Octopus Diver

Robber slays chief in busines street gunfight

In Hlyria Ohio on May 73 Chief Z E Spankard was shot in the abdomen during a confrontation with a robber on Broad Street. Police and sheriff’s deputies pursued the fleeing suspect. patrolman Nic Dobos shot the robber, killing him as they exchanged fire. Chief Spankard remained in hospital undergoing an operation as volunteers offered blood transfusions. Mrs Westfall and Miss Mona autsomail were shopping earlier in the day.

Hlyria Ohio E Spankard Senc Sheriff. & Matthews Gallberg Broad Street Hix Matthews Nici Dobos Dobae Attyfic Department Spankard

Tornado Fatalities Reported in Viscouri Flat Tragedy

In a shattered Viscouri flat four people are dead after a tornado. A young woman lies among the ruins, with a note near the body claiming jealousy and a confession that her husband fled with another woman. The scene evokes a grim domestic tragedy amid the disaster.

Viscouri

Extension of Contract Time in West Virginia Proceedings

Fragmented notice discusses extension of contract time by West Virginia authorities. Mentions contractors, advertising proposals, and potential changes to time allowances. Indicates bid process issues and counteroffer possibilities affecting project schedule.

Dhe West Virginia Xasoviation Che Prajecn

Bed by Snake S Links to Berkeley Springs Injury

A seven year old girl living in this city was bitten on the leg by a copperhead and taken to the hospital in dangerous condition. The incident occurred near the Iush school and involved a person named Mise Gamra. Authorities report the victim's family planned care at home in Berkeley Springs this morning.

Eeames Wayte Iush Berkeley Springs

Automobile Accident in Xeni Ohio Report May 28

A vehicle collision near Xeni Ohio is reported on May 28 involving Grigsby Carney of Charleston. Details are sparse in the fragment, with authorities continuing investigation and no further injuries disclosed.

Xeni Ohio

Collision injures Harvard dean and another in Jamestown crash

Near Jamestown East last night a collision involving a Harvard dean W. Va and another driver injured both, with Dr George Birelman of Gary aboard the vehicle. The accident also involved Carney’s daughter, the machine’s operator.

Shaming Details of Washington Post Office Building Parking

Odd discovery beneath the massive post office building shows a labyrinth of cellars below ground. As foundations were exposed a smooth ground appeared ready to be used as an indefinite motor vehicle parking zone.

Washingtom Actini Tibet Tawa

Glass Worker Victim in Alleged Poisoned Booze Case

Police say a glass factory worker, identified as Bar TY Goffman, was found unconscious in bed with his father Charles Hoffman and others nearby missing. A woman revived and remains in custody for investigation as authorities suspect poisoned whiskey.

Martine Ferry Offie Mucr Charles Hoffman Saily Tim Iis TY Goffman Wom

Boston May 73 Traveler Secrets on Planned Regular Trains

A sanitized late 19th century style item reports rumors of preparations for regular trains and flying plans. The piece mentions secrecy and a traveler’s discovery of efforts spanning sixteen years, with references to leaders and stakeholders in the enterprise.

Boston Utmont Caytaim Lindbergh Aingie

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