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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

5

Canberra Dedication A World Capital Built By American Plan

A long transoceanic tribute notes Canberra’s dedication as Australia’s capital modeled after an American design by Walter Burley Griffin. Articles from The Sun and others praise the plan, discuss land ownership, 99 year leases, and Canberra’s modern, dignified layout versus Washington’s evolution.

United States Australia Canberra Washington Brooklyn E Winds Us Eagle New South Wales Sydney Walter Burley Griffin The New York Sun Griffin Sun Parliament Home Buffalo Evening News Carberra Danville San Francisco Bulletin Bulletin Beloit Daily News Louisville Courier-Journal

Names arraigned and jailed. two fined after drunkenness arrest

Clarence Gibson, George Knight, Sidney Lewis, Harold Hunt, Joe Bitonti, James Sloan, Fred Tonts, Richard Williams, Sterling Burg and Leonard Moore were arraigned before Local Justice Es today and each sentenced to ten days in jail. City police later arrested Frank Brown and Edgar Sturths for drunkenness, each fined five dollars before Acting Mayor Jacob R. Morgan and released after payment.

Clarence Gibson George Knight Pred Fingershut Sidney Lewis Harold Hunt Joe Bitonti James Sloan Fred Tonts Richard Williams Sterling Burg Leonard Moore Frank Brown Edgar Sturths Jacob R. Morgan

Eleven Trespassers Picked Up By Police

In Coffeyville Kansas May 31 three men and two girls faced charges after a reported March assault on Miss Margaret Akers and Miss Margaret Mooney triggered racial disturbances. Police removed trespassers and rioting crowds as injuries were reported and suspects were held in the county jail.

Coffeyville Kan Independence Margaret Akers Margaret Mooney Folley B. and

Georgia's New Governor and a Missing Car Mystery

A confusing clipping reports a missing car linked to Georgia's new governor and a doctor leaving the vehicle briefly. Police in adjacent counties are alerted as investigators search for clues and possible hot ips.

Kennedy Mooney case linked to attack in Wichita

The arrest of Ira Kennedy a former Wichita mobile salesman follows a retraction of a first story by Miss Akers who accused Miss Mooney of assault, Kennedy denying presence at the scene and Kennedy’s wife supporting him. Authorities indicate more arrests are possible as the sheriff’s office pursues the case.

Ter Ira Kennedy Wichita Miss Mooney Akers Miss Akers Sheriff's ‘Office

St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church Silver Cornerstone Banquet

St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church to mark the silver anniversary of its cornerstone laying with a June 1 banquet. The event will be held in the church and attended by congregation members, friends, and two former members.

Thomas Zumbrunnen Berard Gibbs G. A. Snider Paul L. Flanagan James 5. Scott H. M. Riddle Zumbrunnen Gibbs West Side Methodist Episcopal St. Paul’s St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church

Dr. Bucklew S Ford Coupé Stolen From Beech Street

A brazen theft reports Dr. SE Bucklew's Ford coupe taken while he briefly left it at a Little Store near Starcher Chevrolet station on Beech street. He returned within minutes to find the car missing and police investigated the crowded section for clues.

SE. R. Bucklew Beech Street

Spring Fever Prevention and S.S.S. Remedy Ad

An illustrated early 20th century style advertisement warns against spring malaise Fickle appetite and low energy, urging readers to try S.S.S. to restore vitality. It touts red blood cell support, nourishment, and herbal roots, claiming the product is time tested and sold in two sizes at drug stores.

United States Lindbergh Croydon Royal Air Force Imperial Airways

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