Scenic Tygart Valley Tour Attracts Eastern Tourists
Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio travelers may choose a Western Virginia loop featuring Tygart Valley towns like Buckhannon Philippi and Elkins. The route includes Clarksburg Weston and historic sites such as Philipsi battlefields, Broaddus College, and the Warrior and Seneca trails. Santa Springs and the Falls of the Black Water near Parsons showcase the region’s river valleys and mountain scenery.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Tygart Valley
Buckhannon
Philippi, Elkins
U.S. 80
U. S. 19
Clarksburg
Weston
Philippi Wes
Grafton
Philippi
Broaddus College
Elkins
Randolph County
Davis and Elkins College
Grafton survey highlights coal, sand, labor in Avis area
The survey notes Taylor county coal production from 188 to 1915 totaling 10 million tons with an estimated 1.4 billion tons remaining. It praises Grafton as a resource hub near rich farmlands, with abundant coal and glass sand, clay and stone suitable for by product industries. English-speaking workers, high home ownership, and civic pride mark labor conditions, while the NW Turnpike Route 50 passes through the city alongside schools, churches, theatres, lodges.
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Baltimore and Ohio
United States
Taylor County
Grafton
Avis
Disasters Confront Pottery Craft Facing Tariff Fight
Canton July 81 The pottery industry and its 75000 workmen face disaster unless Congress acts on tariff increases urged by the United States Potters Association The association seeks a 25 cent a dozen duty on earthenware Figures show over 60 percent of imports last year came from Japan with only five percent from that country in 1903 Manufacturers from Old New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois West Virginia and Virginia attended the mid summer conference sessions
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Canton
Congress
United States Potters Association
Japan
Old New York
New Jersey
Pennsyvania
Indiana
Illinois
West Virginia
Virginia
Changes in Latin American diplomatic posts foreseen
The article notes pending changes in Latin American diplomatic representation. Potential retirements include Charles C. Eberhardt of Kansas as minister to Nicaragua, Gerhard A. Bading of Wisconsin as minister to Ecuador, and U S Grant Smith as minister to Uruguay. Willis C. Cook has resigned as minister to Venezuela, with talk of a successor for Jefferson Caffery in Colombia.
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Latin America
Charles C. Eberhardt
Kansas
Nicaragua
Gerhard A. Bading
Wisconsin
Ecuador
U.S. Grant Smith
Uraguay
Willis C. Cook
Venezuela
Jefferson Caffery
Colombia
Grafton Sees Industrial Growth via Rail Links and Land
Grafton leaders push for industrial expansion citing four Baltimore and Ohio lines crossing the city and WV connections. West Virginia origin tonnage tops 23 percent, with Taylor county holding about 112000 acres, 97745 farm acres, and 77196 improved. County farms total 1159 producing around 27000 tons of grain yearly. hay and forage cover 10622 acres. 85000 fruit trees yield 60000 bushes annually. Industrial Committee chaired by H. C. Compton joins Trade Relations to pursue factories, with members including C. Jay Fleming and W. L. Thomas.
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Grafton
Trade Board
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Taylor County
W. L. Thomas
Chas
C. King
R. M. Parrish
Norman F. Kendall
C. E. Wyckoff
Wm. Morgan
W. A. Beavers
Ch.man
Fred B. Watkins
Howard H. Holt
V. Miller
B. F. Poe
E. W. Alexander
Snooks Trial Continues Amid Jury Selection
The Snook murder trial moved into the afternoon with jurors named and the judge hearing defense calls for a continuance. Judge Scarlett rejected the motion, stating the defendant must be able to follow proceedings, not delay the case.
Civil Aviation Risks and Costs from a 1920s Perspective
The document argues civilian flying is riskier than military or air mail operations, cites 1927 air mail miles at 2.58 million with one death, and notes civilian fatalities in the United States totaling 1,062 accidents with 284 deaths. It compares costs, airline routes, and suggests airport sizes, runway clearances, and land-use requirements for effective air centers and smaller towns.
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Canada
United States
Yair
Robbers Steal 400 In Cash And Goods Near Belington
Robbers visiting near Junior within four miles of Belington last night robbed the store of J. W. Miller, taking about 400 in cash and merchandise. Investigators believe a motor truck carried off the loot. Sheriff J. H. March and deputies press the case as unverified reports claim merchandise найден near Belington.
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Junior
Belington
J. W. Miller
J. H. March
Philippi
Heen
Mass Market Continued From Page Ons
The cooperative program is recognized as requiring considerable time. Its development is aided by completing the board's membership with Sam R. McKelvie as spokesman for the wheat and coarse grains industry, who agreed to serve only if allowed to retire after one year.
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Sam R. McKelvie
Nebraska
McKelvie
Nation Faces Heat Wave Across Cities and Deaths Reported
Heat swept the nation with cities like New York and Washington near the 90s while others hit 100 in Oklahoma City. One death and six prostrations were reported in New York City amid rising temperatures. Baseball notes include Lew Fonseca and Cleveland batting lineup details as teams maneuver through hot weather.
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N. D
Diego
Los Angeles
Polis
Chicago
Kansas City
Cleveland
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
San
Oklahoma City
Mercury
New York City
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Indiana
Lew Fonesca
Newburg Social Roundup Hits the Weekend
Miss Louise Laren hosted a Monday night party at her home with games and cards and refreshments of fruit salad cake and lemonade. Attendees included Mary Weaver Mary Laurence Ellen Renshaw Lorra Jane Halbritter Wilbur Frembart Carl Silcott William Bamitch Pittsburgh James Poulson Kenneth Larew and Louise Larew.
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Louise Laren
Miss Laren
Mary Weaver
Mary Laurence
Ellen Renshaw
Lorra Jane Halbritter
Tunnelton
Wilbur Frembart
Carl Silcott
William Amitch
Pittsburgh
James Poulson
Kenneth Larew
Louise Larew
Turn«Tey
John
Charles Warwick
Frank Burke
Tom Pendergast
Earl Billiter
Cumberland
Billiter
Tom Frasier
Beryldine Fulk
Oakland
Roberta Lewis
Ed Warke
James Lewis P
Waling
J. Lewis
Atl Othelr Camp
Big Dam
Exclusion of Hix From Snook Trial Shown in Courtroom
In Columbus Ohio on July 81, the exclusion of Professor Melvin T. Hix and his wife from the courtroom during Dr James H Snook murder trial drew attention as Hix clashed with the defendant He watched every phase of the case and hinted he hopes Snook is condemned A fresh venire of 30 jurors was called with 11 jurors already tentatively accepted A nurse was excused after chatting with the defense lawyer during a recess Dr Snook declared able to continue after illness tests and a spinal exam
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Columbus, O
Henry L. Scarlett
James H.snook
Columbus
Melvin T. Hix
James H. Snook
Theora
Boyd Haddock
Hix
Ohio State University
John J. Chester, Jr
Chester
Edith Dysinger
Max Seyfert
Safety in the air and naval flying records compared
A discussion on aviation risk compares civilian, navy and army flying. It notes insurers charging higher premiums for professional aviators and highlights warship and naval air service records showing vast mileage with relatively few fatalities.
Booths Creek district roads tax anger fuels farmer letter
James White of Clarksburg writes from Boothsville to editor criticizing Booths Creek district road work. He laments never seeing plowing or drainage repairs for years, cites broken culverts and holes, and urges accountability before further taxes. He asks why no road taxes are being spent on dirt roads and warns against paying for nothing.
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Booths Creek
Editor Sentinel
McGee
Hepzibah
Boothsville
Nathan Currey
Tappan
Garrett named new ambassador to Italy by Hoover
John W. Garrett a Baltimore banker appears chosen by President Hoover as ambassador to Italy, succeeding Henry P. Fletcher who plans retirement next month. Garrett, who has served in diplomacy before, met Italian officials with acceptance signaled. Fletcher will leave the post soon, and Garrett will assume duties in Rome shortly after.
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Washington
John W. Garrett
Baltimore
Hoover
Italy
Henry P. Fletcher
Garrett
Fletcher
United States
Netherlands
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Percival P. Baxter
Haine
Hover
Funeral for A Mdaniel Thursday in Knottsville
Andy McDaniel 62 a Knottsville merchant died of a heart attack Tuesday morning. Visitation at Knottsville M E Church at 2 20 Thursday. Survived by widow Miss Beatrice Shanabarger McDaniel six sisters and three brothers. Interment Knottsville cemetery. Reverend Irvine to officiate with Reverend Asla Elsy assisting.
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Andy McDaniel
Knottsville
Knottsville M. BE
Beatrice McDaniel
A. R. Warden
Hester Bradley McDaniel
Beatrice Shanabarger McDaniel
Lloyd Haddix Fairman
Sara Saunders
Moundsville
Ossie Ludwick
Frank Brown
Belington
Lydia Sayre
Florida
Littie Guthrie
Akron
Ohio
John
Frank
Tom McDaniel
Irvine
Knottsville Church
Asla Elsy
Bishop Cannon Declares Personal Loans to Virginia AntiSmith Campaign
Bishop James Cannon Jr chairing the Methodist Episcopal Church South temperance board said he personally made all loans to the headquaters committee of the AntiSmith Democrats of Virginia related to the 1928 campaign.
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Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Board of Temperance and Social Service
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
AntiSmith Democrats of
Virginia
Social notes from Grafton and nearby towns
Miss Virginia Newton returns home to War Avenue with her fiancé William Newton after a weekend visit in Davis. Numerous locals, including Mrs A L Bige and family, Mr and Mrs Shafferman, and Bruce Lambert, are mentioned in a long list of visits, trips, and social calls at Lake Park, Grafton Park, and surrounding homes. Visitors hail from Bluefield, Huntington, Pittsburgh, Montréal, Newark, and Milwaukee, with several relatives staying through the summer and others returning home from trips for the First Ward community.
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Oakland
Phillip Gull
Grafton
Leo Broderick
Westernport
William Faith
Pittsburgh
G. Wirts
J. W. White
Carnegie, P
Robert White
Minnie Larue
QO. R. Thomas
Virginia Newton
George Warner
Davis
W. Va
War Avenue
Sha
Wiliam Newton
Warne
Lin Dayisy
Harrison Shafterman
Miami
Piresta
Mr. Shafferman
Carrie Shafferman
Bruce Lambert
Betti
Revton
Rachel Lambert
First Ward
Walter McFarlig
Dawson's Gamp
Cheat River
Emma Carr
Montréal
Canada
Fy T Young
W. C.mint
Ellen
Huntington
Fred
Watkins
Grafton Park
Mary M. Young
Gra
Mary Kelly
F.T. Young
Cumberland
J. Kersting
Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Kersting
Covington, Ky
Gibson Reese
M. A. Reesest
Recovhy
F. M.” Benggib
Clara
E. M. Randolph
George Wittman
Clarksburg
Cora Welsh
Ault
George Welsh
New York City
Newark
New Jersey
Paul Burton
Bob*by
Wheeling
Water Works Bond Issue Defeated By Narrow Margin
Bridgeport voters rejected the water works improvement bond issue by 232 to 161, missing the three-fifths approval by four votes. The $12,000 plan would fund two 150,000 gallon tanks and modernization of the water system, including fire protection. officials warned the current wooden tanks are inadequate and drilled wells have caused contamination concerns.
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Bridgeport
Dar
Munigo Pality
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