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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1929
Page
2
Parents Micky and Tom explore a brook by their home carrying a dip net and lunch. They trek through rocky streams and meadows, finding minnows, newts, a turtle, and pink eggs. The piece urges letting children explore safely to nurture curiosity and independent adventure.
AP briefs note Williamson Z D Stailey a former office deputy to Sheriff, and Alex Bishop pleads guilty to embezzlement. In Bluefield reports a department store robbery, Charleston lists A F Murphys st biantet director, and Raleigh County Keatin anti Moundsvilly alleged liquor runner recaptured after bolt for liberty. Fairmont mentions George Dorsey Owl ings named Labor Committees for Miners Association of the Consolidation Cul Company.
Eastern standard time listings for WEAF WI Z WCX WJR WABO WSB WHAS WOR WEALD WNZ WSM KDKA WTAM and other outlets show evening to late night programs. The lineup features orchestras dance bands vocalists and specialty acts including Phil Cook and Vic Fleming Mildred Hunt Hawaiian ensembles and the Quaker Girl show with news and sports segments.
The heir to the British throne shook hands with a young contender and warned to keep focus as he offered advice about staying steady and watching the ball before the bout.
The Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to set the Cleveland Union Terminal ruling effective 30 days from July 23. The Wheeling and Lake Erie won permission to abandon its Cleveland passenger station and use the new Union Terminal, a decision dated July 9 but announced July 23, with WV-related opposition arguing the delay in announcement.
The Prince visited and spoke with 13 year old Brandon Mc Inerney of Rochester, greeted by cameras and companions. He mentioned hearing of him from Walter Hagan who prophesied a great golfing career, saying you have a long way to go.
An old style advertisement urges readers to try Cystex for backache weakness and urinary symptoms. It promises a 48 hour test with money back if not improved, claiming renewed energy and sleep, with a 60 cent price tag and Graftom Drug & Chemical Co. branding.
Dayton O Aug 2 two reserve officers Iain R N W Owens 39 of Ford Conn and Captain Henry Moore 51 of New York and Washington were killed when their car was struck by a traction car east of Dayton. They were stationed at Wright Field and attached to the war plans division.
Wayne county Prosecuting Attorney Jesse Hammock prepared for a hearing today for Noah Piekds a constable on a charge tied to the slaying of Andrew Justice a Louisa Kentucky lumberman in a roadside Crum lunchroom Witness Rex Wise may appear though not officially detained Hammock says Fields fired in self defense Love lace proprietor says Justice was pursued into an inner room and several shots were fired while Virgil Justice was struck by a stray bullet during the incident State police note Wise was not in official custody the shooting followed Fields attempt to stop Justice for speeding
Philadelphia August 2 192? Big Arthur Callen 58 who escaped bullets using an armored automobile was shot to death today by a lone gunman. Six dum dum bullets were found in Callen's body after the shooting the killer vanished.
A scrambled crossword puzzle page fragment includes clues and garbled words with scattered entries like Arabian mill and Roman house. The text mentions a man named Callen, previously arrested many times but never convicted, claiming he was now out of the racket.
Elizabethton Tennessee August 2 John Burnette aged 27 attorney accidentally shot and seriously wounded his ward Virginia Amaral last midnight After calling a physician Burnette killed himself He had been teaching his bride of three months Mrs Burnette how to load a pistol when it discharged wounding the girl The doctor treated Amaral and Burnette then walked to the front porch shot himself He told his bride farewell and collapsed The physician said Burnette managed to reach the room with a bullet near his heart Meanwhile British papers show interest in a Dawes pipe dubbed the upside down pipe.
Gen Chang Ching-hui of the Manchurian government announces a death penalty for those spreading alarmist reports about Manchuria. The Associated Press photo accompanies the note on the proclamation.
Jas. Duong, 38, a bootlegger known to police, was killed by shotgun fire from a moving automobile as he walked in Braddock. In a dying statement the killer named Frank Amata, who was later jailed, though authorities doubted his involvement. John Stefanik, Duong’s alleged bootlegging partner, was arrested, and police hunted George Becario who Duong allegedly named.
In Pittsburgh on August 2, four Communists were fined 10 dollars each with an option of 10 days in jail for participating in an unauthorized Red meeting. Prisoners George Patrimaz Thomas Ray John Herbona and Abe Sarfinkel said they would opt for jail rather than pay the fines. Max Salzman, district secretary of the international labor defense, said an appeal would likely be filed. Twenty-four others, including three women, arrested at the meeting without a permit, will have hearings later today and tomorrow.
An ad promotes Zex the Pepsinated Magnesia Compound to relieve sea and car sickness and calm nerves. It claims instant stomach relief, bowel cleansing, and overall well being, priced at 60 cents at drug stores.
Chicago Journal announces it associates its editorial activities and links its name with the Chicago Daily News effective today. The Daily News, founded in 1876 by Victor F Lawson and Melville E Stone, will manage the Journal’s program and policies through Walter A Strong and associates. The Journal plans to serve its reading family under the Daily News guidance.
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