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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1925

Page

6

Mitchell to call Wilbur for defense witnesses in air service case

Colonel William Mitchell on court martial sought subpoenas for War Secretary Davis and Navy Secretary Wilbur along with cabinet officials congress members and 60 army and navy officers. He aims to challenge air service management and justify charges of negligence amid the air controversy.

Washington William Mitchell Secries Davis War Department Wilbur Navy Department Congress Army Navy Coolidge Defense Air Service Donald MacMillan Grover Loerg Zachary Lansdowne K. M. Landis Anto Heinen Jardine Everettt Sanders Dwight Morrow Special Air Board Mitchell A. W. Yeaxer San Antonio Ted Light

Gunman dies in gun duel with police in Muskegon case

Reports describe two separate incidents, including a fatal bank bandit exchange in Muskegon where Dutch Anderson died after a confrontation with Detective Hammond. fingerprints and Berillon measurements confirm identity. The case links Anderson to Gerald Chapman and a string of counterfeiting and robberies across Michigan and beyond.

Muskegon, Mich Charles Hammond Dutch” Anderson Gerald, Chapman

State Scores Tell In Death Case At Morgantown

In Morgantown West Virginia Judge J G Lagelle ruled that a search warrant used by Constable Olva Varner cannot be admitted in his murder defense over C L Ciallella's death in February The warrant was found blank with Ciallella's name filled in invalidating the action The case involves alleged regulators known as the r nators who supposedly targeted Ciallella for his post office appointment and six other indicted men are tied to the fatal shooting.

Morgatown W. Va J. G. Lagelle Circuit Court Today Olva Varner Varner C. L. Ciallella Colesville Lezelle Dialla Lazelle Monongalia County Ciallelia R Nators

Reading Railroad to buy 30,000 tons rails

Two Reading Company directors were killed and two others injured when Seaboard Air Line train No. 4 struck an auto near Jeanette, Pennsylvania. The Reading authorized the purchase of 26,000 tons of steel rails for the next run, with details pending an official announcement. The dead are Raymond Belteben and Daisy Wilton of Jeanette. injured include Lewis Hoizel and others.

Philadelphia Cherew Noy Reading Company Seaboard Air Jean Mobile Raymond Daisy Wilton Jeanette Oy Belteben Carnegie Steel Lewis Hoizel Wind Supply Lueratte Nentraugly

Morgantown Boy Killed in Auto Accident

Morgantown on November 2 reports 9 year old Sam Nanona died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Pete Viola. Police ruled Viola not at fault as he veered off the road to avoid the boy and struck a telephone pole.

Morgantown Sam Nanona Pete Viola Polige Viol

Local Man's Sister Dies Late Friday

Funeral services for Miss Cordelia Bennett, sister of Frank Bennett county clerk, were held Sunday at 2 40 from Triune church near Halleck with Rev Valentine officiating. She died Friday afternoon at 3 30 at her home near Halleck after months of ill health. Survived by two brothers Frank Bennett of Grafton and Joseph Bennett of Halleck and one sister Mrs Amarrie Gwynn. Frank Bennett attended and returned home last night.

Cordelia Bennett Frank Bennett Triune Halleck Valentine Miss Bennett Hatleck Joseph Bennett Grafton Joseph Sennett Amarrie Gwynn Franke Bennett

Red Grange Returns to Champaign Amid Roaring Welcome

A two mile parade greeted Red Grange when he arrived in Champaign after Illinois beat Pennsylvania 24 to 2 in Philadelphia. Grange, shaken by the reception, thanked the crowd and praised his teammates for the victory before pledging to help the Illini beat Chicago next Saturday.

Champaign Red Grange Philadelphia University of Illinois University of Pennsylvania Chicago

Bond Quotation Fragments from New York Market

Fragmentary New York bond quotes dated November 2 show prices for Liber ponds and 1-2s mixed with 9.17 flat s and various 4s. Listed values include 100.20, 100.27, and 108.8 across several tranches with minimal context.

New York Ptourth

Assembly appoints trio to study new Beech Street hospital

The Tygarts Valley Trades and Labor Assembly in Wehn Hall named O. A Jenkins Irving Rowland and A Love to form a committee to study plans for a new hospital on Beech Street, replacing the present facility. A findings report will be shared next Sunday. broad civic support is urged as past efforts failed.

Tygarts Valley Trades and Labor Assembly Wehn Hall Aquitable Hospital Beech Street O. A Jenkins Irving Rowland A. Love Gratton Tivis Rize Ant Yi

Freighter Algiers Burns Off Norfolk Aid Reported

New York reports the freighter Algiers burned off Norfolk last night with the Birmingham City assisting. A life signal was seen aboard the burning ship according to the Independent Wireless Telegraph Company.

New York Algiers Independent ‘Wireless Telegraph Company Birmingham City

Wesleyan Triumphs Over Davis-Elkins In Upset

Buckhannon November 2 The Scarlet Hurricane from Wesleyan defeated Davis and Elkins 9 to 3 in a rough, wind driven game on a muddy field. Ellis kicked a field goal for Wesleyan, while D and E were unable to convert their drives into points despite early momentum.

Buckhannon Randolph County India Upshur John Wesley Wesleyan John Wesey Ross W. I Mountaineer Ellis Davis and Elkins

Plan Study of Sleep by State Eleven Experiments Defeats Team at Charleston

In Charleston on November 2, a Mellon Institute and University of Pittsburgh Carnegie Institute study investigates sleep psychology. Twelve experiment subjects in special beds use recording devices to measure posture and sleep depth as beds and bedding are varied. The work aims to identify ideal sleep conditions over several years.

Charlestn Pittsburgh. Sur Pittsburgh Mellon Institutee University of Pittsburgh Carnegie H. M. Johnson George E. Weigand T. H. Swain

Quail Season Opens Amid Snow and High Hopes

Quail hunters flock to fields as quail abounds in the state despite fresh snow. Early reports note rising populations and reports of 1000 to 1500 quail inside Morgantown, with near totals near Grafton. Meanwhile Victory wins 26 to 0 over Mountaineers as Philliphart and Rodriquez score, big crowd turnout and limited spectators reflect local sports interest.

Leb White Pevytte Bob White Anorgantown Grafton Doll Mountaineers Common Buictory aRue Larq Gerkins Harter Philliphart Rodreguez Deepute Grafton Smith Dotson Rodriquez Jean East Side Fairmont Elkina Bennett Manley Gull Kinney Bishop Dean Grafton Victory Rtarter Anderson L Dodisman Waniaind L. G Kennett McKees T. Manley Cincirilla Kinney K. T Joranko McKeen Trodriques Kahn Colieate Jhonson Powell W. V

Government seeks tax plan to curb high power beer flood

Lincoln C. Andrews testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee urging a one cent per gallon cereal beverage tax and halving the $2.20 proof gallon tax on pure alcohol while tightening denatured alcohol controls. He proposes direct government sale of sacramental wines and medicinal whiskies to curb bootlegging and rackets.

Washington House Ways and Means Lincoln C. Andrews Oldfield Arkansas Chicago Pennsylvania New York State St. Louis Garner Texas Andrews

Three Conventions in A Week at Morgantown

Morgantown West Virginia hosts three conventions in late November. The West Virginia lks Association transfer moves state meetings to Morgantown from Fault. Conventions include the West Virginia montelgar conference and the West Virgin Journalism conference with visits to the Tatco game on Thanksgiving Day versus Washington and Jefferson.

Morgantown W. Vis West Virgil Lks Association Hithin City West Virginia Montelgar West Virgin Journalism West Virginia Washington Jetferson

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