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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1922

Page

6

Supreme Court Reverses Taylor County Road Bond Ruling

The state supreme court of appeals reverses the Taylor County circuit court’s injunction against spending bonds from a one million dollar road fund. The decision notes the county court may apply bond money with state and federal aid to widen and improve roads, including state road projects, per the engineer’s survey and the voters’ authorization.

State Supreme Court of Appeals Warren B. Kittle Taylor County Taylor County Court Ritz

County bonds dispute over road width in Taylor county

A court ruling reversed an injunction blocking road projects funded by a $1,000,000 bond issue. The decision held that the county could widen class A roads to 18 feet using bond proceeds and state and federal aid, while still permitting wider improvements where feasible to maximize mileage. The piece also notes editorial reflections on a separate case involving Jacob Lutz and calls for lawful, prudent judgment.

Circuit Court Taylor County W. 8. Downs Mit Elas City of Grafton Gratton Pound County Court Land Taylor State Road Commission Ther auMefent

Fire Claims Seven Lives In New York Apartment House

Seven people died as a five story building at 241 West 109th street burned today between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. Dozens injured, many seriously, as firemen and volunteers braved the flames to rescue residents. A mother threw her infant from a burning window, and a 16 year old boy died jumping from another window.

West 109Th Broadway Amssterdam Avenue New York West 109Th Street Amsterdam — Avenue

Hartor Sentinel Letters On Dutis Cane

Hartor Sentinel features a reader letter urging action or comment on Dutis Cane. The writer expresses patience and calls for public response from officials or the community. The piece reflects local civic engagement and the exchange of viewpoints in a period newspaper.

Poulin Granted Not Guilty In City Court Case

In South Bend on September 30 AP Harry Poulin a local haberdashery merchant was found not guilty by City Court Judge C L Ducomb in a paternity case brought by Mrs Augusti Tiernan The judge said he believed intimate relations occurred but the doubt over Prof Tiernan's marriage required a not guilty ruling The case may go to the US Supreme Court if appealed Prof Tiernan called the decision a complete surprise and indicated plans to seek further action.

the Sentinel Jacob Lutz Lutz Daily Press News W.W. McDaniel South Bend Ind Harry Poulin Augusti Tiernan C. L. Ducomb

Deputy Kills Negro Laborer Wielding Knife in Wellsburg

Wellsburg West Virginia Sept 30 William Williams colored was shot and mortally wounded shortly before noon Friday near Bethany when he attacked Deputy Sheriff Herbert Allen with a knife. The negro was being brought to Wellburg in an automobile when he died en route. He was originally from Texas and a member of the Brooke county Youd Kang seen taken with several others by Deputy Sheriff Allen to work on a job.

Wellsburg W. Va William Williams Bethany Herbert Allen Weilaburg Wellaburg Texas Brooke County Youd Kang Allen Jon

Prisoner Assault Case Ends With Deputy Self Defense Exoneration

The article describes a deputy’s shooting after a prisoner assault charge. Other inmates say Williams initiated the attack, while the deputy acted in self defense. A coroner's jury exonerated the deputy of fault in the incident.

Asault Williams

Revolution Reported in Belgrade Tiles Nation Crisis

An unconfirmed AP note from Paris claims Belgrade saw a revolution and King Alexander of Yugoslavia was assassinated, but the Hungarian News Agency reports the story is “under all reserves.” Belgrade cites Serbian press bureau denying alarm over a revolutionary plot against the crown.

Jugo Slavia Paris Belgrade Alexander of

State Police Assist In Jersey Crime Investigation

Governor Edwards said the New Jersey state police detectives will aid in solving the murder of Mrs Mills and Rev Edward W Hall after autopsy revealed three bullet wounds to Mrs Mills' head and a throat cut. The case follows the bodies found under an apple tree two weeks ago near New Brunswick.

New Brunswick N. J Edwards Charlotte Mills Eleanor Reinhardt Mills New Jersey William H. Long Somerset County Beekman Hall EL Paso Texas Alor Stevens Juarez Iber International Bridge Mendez EL Paso United States Army Chihuahua Rio Grande Val Verde 14Ara

Epidemic in Grafton Averted Through Cooperation

Guy D. Haymond announces that diphtheria and scarlet fever epidemics in Grafton have been averted thanks to cooperation among Miss Carrie Brown health officials local citizens and authorities. Quarantine measures were voluntary and effective avoiding forceful enforcement and safeguarding the town’s children with a return to school.

Guy D. Haymond Board of Education Carrie Brown Health Department of Schools Grafton Misa Brown Pan

Lorenz Here To Try New Operation Attracts Attention

Dr Adolph Lorenz the famed Austrian orthopedic surgeon returns to the United States aboard the Reliance to pursue charity work for cripples and to introduce a new bloodless operation. He is accompanied by his two sons Dr Albert Lorenz and Conrad Lorenz aged 19 who will study medicine at Columbia University.

New York Adolph Lorenz Reliance Albert Lorenz Vienna Conrad Lorenz Columbia University Lorenx Sal

Personal notices show residents visiting city for business and social calls

Numerous individuals from Newburg Knottsville Knottguide and surrounding districts visited the city today for shopping, calling on friends, and attending football games in Fairmont. Lords from Flemington Simpson Thornton and Wickwire conducted business and social errands.

Earle Pauley Masonic Hall Edward Rutherford Chillicothe, O New York City Sheldon Johnson Helen Pownall Hattie Foreman Inex Wilkins Helen Paige Fairmont Richard Shaw Pairmont Robert Warddt Albert Keefer J. W. Riger Claude Riger Bernadine Wyckoff Clarksburg Sidard Clafkel Jon Fridddg Lyde Hickmih Howard Ohio Misaé Mary’ Tierne Irene Ware Fairmonthly J. Miésda Mary Jo Hewert Mary Mays Beatrice Shaw W. E. Strother R. V. Knight Parkersburg B. Jones Evelyn J. B. Maxwell West Union Miller Wielewire Jessie Hanway Newburg W. W. McDaniel Cecil Earl Thomas Knottguide Mr. Pleasant Claude Fleming Flemington A. F P. Duckworth Wickwire T. $. Grimes Chestnut Ridge Jonathan Bunner River Valley C. W. MclIntosh E. W. Bloom Thornton L. W. Brown Harmony Grove George W. Myers Joseph Bragg O. Kinsey Robert. McCauley Mary Fromhart Newsburg John Sinclair Mary Ellen Minta Lambert Valley Fall Paul Carroll Warner Angus Ferguson H. Y. Clark Misnes Jeng Coulehan Caroline Ott Messrs John Bradford Mike Russel Tornberry Alley Thurston C. T. Lawson Isa Rose Ford Route No Airmont

Miss Collett Wins National Golf Championship Lead

White Sulphur Springs West Virginia September 30 AP Miss Glenna Collette a 19 year old golf star from Providence Rhode Island led the National Woman's Golf Championship after the first round. She held a six hole lead and played steadily while her opponent suffered rough form in the opening 18 holes.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Ap—Mise Glenna Collette Providence R. I Ecolord Mioe William*a Gavi England

Chinese Leader Claims Sun’s Safe Letters Tie to Alliance

Shanghai dispatch reports Sun Yat sen deposed leader of South China admitted the authenticity of letters from his private safe published by the Hong Kong Telegraph. The letters reference a proposed triple alliance including China and the Moscow Soviet government after Sun’s flight from Canton.

Shanghai Sun South China Hong Kong Canton China Any

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