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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
3
Wheeling, July 26 Over 25 000 free tickets will be issued to grade school children in the tri state area for Children’s Day at the West Virginia State Fair to be held Aug 31 through Sept 7. The free passes cover admission to the grounds paddock and night show with a planned program of specials.
Boston balloted life tale of a 28 year old Oklahoma shoe salesman Ral R Cowan who, facing a dangerous operation, predicted a 1 in 10 000 chance of recovery. He spent days writing farewells including a note to Texas Governor Dan Moody. He died on the fifth day and the undertaker carried out his instructions.
Chicago on July 26 reports twenty two people fell ill from food poisoning after eating cake from a neighborhood bakery. Among the victims were mentors of a family group, firemen from the nearby engine station, and Mrs Heyworth and her son Albert. The outbreak affected a broad local block prompting hospitalization and medical observation.
Brussels July 26 Paul Hymans Belgiums foreign minister informed British French ambassadors the government has accepted the Hague as the seat of the conference on the Young Plan. The decision makes it practically certain the Hague will host the conference with representatives from Britain France and Belgium.
Washington July 26 Contrary to publicity chairman Smoot says the Republicans of the senate finance committee are rewriting the house tariff bill on their own plan. Hoover pursues a hands off policy while following the general formula he laid down for tariff revision. The aim is limited revision of the Fordney McCumber tariff to boost protection for agriculture and other commodities against foreign competition.
A hot day in Italy claimed several lives with sunstroke. Two died in Milan. others dying in Venice Genoa and Bologna. Florence and Turin recorded extreme temperatures while St Peter's ceremony heat caused a cabman’s death.
Ohio will send Senator Walter E Edge to assume new duties while a successor to Henry P Fletcher as ambassador to Italy remains unnamed awaiting Rome's approval. Edge plans to stay until Congress adjourns for tariff work, then move to Paris as a private citizen. David Baird is tipped to replace Edge in New Jersey's Senate seat.
Investigators traced a blast that wrecked Charles J. Justice’s residence and endangered three lives. Mrs. Justice had a knee gash while Charles Jr and an elderly grandmother evacuated. Roof sagged as authorities questioned neighbors and explored whether carbon bisulfide used as an insect killer caused fumes and an explosion.
Reported discussions suggest a possible papal visit on Italian soil after a Vatican appearance. Observers note the pope’s emergence from Rome and the hot summer conditions affecting ceremonies at St. Peter's courtyard.
Taylor County 4-H club members plan to attend the Jacksons Mill session August 14 to 24 with sixteen or more youths expected. Miss Myrtle Augil confirms new features and faculty from West Virginia University and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will lead courses in citizenship livestock and farming. The camp adds Indian lore and music, plus broad activity from sports to nature study and crafts with notable instructors and regional 4-H supervisors in attendance.
The Freeport report says confusion over a supposed gorilla led to a tale of a monkey, with residents alarmed yet relieved as police explain the creature was a mix of moonshine fueled misreadings and a carnival prank gone awry. Local farm folk locked indoors while others armed themselves.
John Monroe a 16 year old Dreaddus College student and son of Mr and Mrs C W Monroe left home Wednesday morning and was apprehended by officers in Chillicothe Ohio early Thursday. Police believed he was en route to Cincinnati and planned to visit his brother Bill Monroe at the Citizens Military Training School near Cincinnati. The father C W Monroe left for Chillicothe to meet Nikson and return Saturday.
City hospital directors were announced by Mayor Chas D King at a city session. Board named: Mayor King Mrs T K Faherty Harry C Compton Rev T W Brown Mrs D C Peck Dr I A Stein and D C Jeffreys. Board will have seven members with party and denomination balance. Mayor King predicted no personnel changes at the hospital.
Air mail officials celebrate the first anniversary of air mail service in Akron Ohio next Wednesday. The Akron Chamber of Commerce will cancel all mail sent that day with a special cancellation. Sacks of mail will be placed on a high building and a blimp will fly over to pick up the mail. Local stamp collectors will be served by the chamber with proper cancellations during the pickup flight ending with a route to Louisville Kentucky.
Washington July 26 Surgeon General Cummings of the public health service said leprosy may be eradicated from the United States through chaulmoogra oil therapy and transmission research. He cited a report from the leprosy investigation station in Kalihi Hawaii and noted three more former patients to be released from Carville Louisiana, bringing eight year arrests to 48 with only one readmission.
The 28rd annual Matthews and Rogers reunion will be at Oak Grove Baptist Church on the Graftone Kingwood road August 4. The Harris clan also meets that day at Mount Harfiony with a musical and speaking program. Officers listed include J J Harris president M W Harris vice president and Samuel Harris secretary.
With plane and aviator ready Lieut Harold Bromley awaited a favorable weather report to fly over the Pacific to Tokyo. Bromley flew over Seattle and Olympia remaining aloft an hour and 16 minutes before conditions were checked. Grafton visitors included banker G Ona Sinsel and attorney W Bruce Talbott.
Both houses of the British Parliament adjourned today until October 29 after a heated Commons session on Egyptian policy and the reparations conference. The new Labour government withstood a Conservative attack led by Stanley Baldwin and Winston Churchill over Anglo Egyptian relations following Lord Lloyd's resignation as High Commissioner in Egypt. Foreign Secretary Henderson signaled no policy change without liberal interpretation of Egyptian internal affairs, and Parliament would be consulted before any new treaty with Egypt becomes effective.
Mrs Gene W Ford is ousted as county registrar of births and deaths and duties handed to Lila Miller of Knotts Avenue. Miller was recommended by the Republican county committee. records turn over occurred after protests from local political leaders. Miller becomes official registrar for Taylor County and collects a 25 cent fee per registration.
New York July 26 Pitts burgh and West Virginia Railway reports first half net income of 1 228 008 dollars or 4 06 dollars a share, up from 886 085 dollars or 2 92 a share a year earlier.
Kansas City July 26 James T Praney president of the Kansas City Bankers Club and former Liberty National Bank vice president killed himself in the bank directors room. Bank officers say he was reported to a bonding company as short 21380 dollars in funds trusted to him by customers.
The Murphy family will hold their annual reunion Sunday August 11 at Montrose along the permanent road between Elkins and Parsons. Members largely reside in Barbour and Tucker counties, with Tucker county hosting this year due to many members living there. A short program is planned for morning and afternoon with plenty of food.
John E. Parker, president of the Parker Smith Investment Company, Inc., was arrested in New Haven and placed under bonds of 25000. The firm recently was placed in temporary receivership at the request of the state banking department.
A U S Saratoga aircraft reportedly achieved a historic first by landing on the illuminated deck of the carrier while cutting through Los Angeles harbor waters. Lieutenant Commander Ralph Wood, air officer, performed the feat several times, witnessed by Rear Admiral William A Moffett.
Mr and Mrs Robert Rogers announce the birth of a baby daughter this morning at the home of Mrs Rogers mother on Wilford street Mrs Rogers formerly Miss Pauline Neason The report also notes the death of Dr Joseph Beaumont Hinneley aged 73 in Chicago a general custodian of the board of pensions and relief of the Methodist Episcopal church
City commissioners authorize a nine cent property tax hike beginning August 13 to fund the filtration plant bond issue and accrued interest. The increase raises total city tax to 71 cents and covers $8,859 due this year plus bond payments on water works and electric light issues. Negotiations with Dayton Dowd Company and Dayton Goldsboro Vansant Company followed a Pittsburgh conference among officials including Mayor Charles O King.
Edward H Schul tze of Chicago set a travel record by driving without license tags from Washington toward New York. He arrived near Washington before publicity or guilt could arise, and Sergeant Leroy Rodger misread the situation before Schul tze explained he had left home for New York after buying the car. Police awarded the distant record for driving without license tags. In other news H A Bowers of Loveland will attend his mother Mrs D H Bowers funeral Saturday afternoon at 2.
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