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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
4
Continent of prayer and road plans in Morgantown area
The piece discusses religious reflections alongside plans to develop the Morgantown to Graf ton pike into a state highway. It emphasizes surveying the route first, arranging mapping, and scheduling construction, warning of delays and funding risks if surveying is postponed, and urging rapid action by the state road commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Grafton Pike
State Road Commission
Courtuission
Drinsstys
Goat Commission
Fairmont
Grafton
Grattan Morgantown road could ease busy state route
The Grattan Morgantown road, if built soon, would divert heavy traffic from the congested Fairmont Morgantown stretch. It would reduce dangerous through traffic, though completion is not expected for two years, prompting calls for a state road commission to act this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Morgantown
Ration
Grafton-Fairmont
Morgan Town
Board of Ade
Highwa
Monongalia
Lynchings Report Shows First Half Decline
A report by the Tuskegee Institute notes only four lynchings in the first six months of the year with one white victim, all in the South. The count is higher than some periods but lower than last year and the prior decade, reflecting ongoing racial violence patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskexee Institute
Wilke
Va Nuit
Perery Tiie
The Dangers in Speed at Massachusetts Roads
An editorial warns that speeding on Massachusetts highways has risen in the past two years, increasing crash risk. It argues drivers misjudge speed and blame road conditions, urging greater care and forethought to prevent deadly accidents at higher speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frar
Achusetts
Masenotiusetts
Sears
Mey Co
Parker
Eniel
Forbidden Prayers Amid China’s Quiet Alignment Shift
A fragmented note alleges China’s quarterly strategy shows uneasy alignment with Russia. It hints at puzzling policy moves under scrutiny but lacks concrete dates, names, or firm actions.
Prayer for Rain Sparks Chinese Drought Clash
Chinese farmers faced a ban on rain prayers by Nationalist authorities amid drought. Public prayers and incense rituals near Peking briefly brought showers, then stopped when officials intervened. After covert services resumed, rain returned but was again halted by government action, prompting debate over religion and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Recipe for a Newspaper Publisher’s Proficiency
A guide from George McAllen outlines the publisher’s needed skills: news gathering, clear writing, editorial analysis, and discussion with peers. Emphasizes understanding printing materials, pricing quotes, layout, and advertising, plus staying informed on community issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MoAllen
Tapanndich Waebot
Boy Wins Scholarship Despite Turbulent Interview
A student from Lakeside School in Seattle faced questions about hobbies and beliefs during a scholarship interview. He expressed interest in marine biology and engineering, and his selection covers four years of tuition and expenses at a Massachusetts Institute of Technology program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobapin
Ralson
Ts Marine
Lakeside School
Seat Je
Hitler
Torsie Taner
Howl
Serlone
Miusachustts Institute of Technology
Trust Certificate Permits in Washington Aus
The New York Central Railroad applied today to the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue ten thousand two hundred dollars in equipment trust certificates to fund six new pieces of rolling stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Aus
New York Central Railroad
Interstate Can Ineree Coniston
Freshman Week planned at West Virginia University
West Virginia University schedules Freshman Week with Dean W. P. Short ridge Registrar L. L. Friend and other officials guiding new students. Pre registration conferences begin Sept 12, with campus tours and activities through Sept 14, aiming to ease transition and enable early registration. Attendance is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
West Virginia University
Iwile
W. P. Shortridge
College of Arts and Sciences
L. L. Friend
Harry E. Stone
Ruth Noer
John R. Turner
University of Maine
University of Mieldean
Minti University
Ohio State University
University of Wisconsin
Rutgers Universitye
University of Minnesota
Graf Zeppelin Continues Transatlantic Flight From Azores
Trempage reports Graf Zeppelin pushing across the Atlantic at about 45 mph toward the American coast. The message, partly garbled, places the airship west and south of Pico Island in the Azores at about 1:00 a.m. Saturday GM. American passengers aboard appear enthusiastic, contrasting with the Germans aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Agores
Pico Island
Azores
Tillistein
Graf Zeppelin Nears New York as Crew Prepares at Lakehurst
Graf Zeppelin advances toward New York after leaving Friedrichshafen. Crew of 275 plus 150 marines to assist in docking at Lakehurst New Jersey. Los Angeles airship undergoing overhaul moved aside. 200,000 expected crowds. Zepp stealthily skirts Azores, may reach New York by noon tomorrow before Lakehurst berthing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakehurst
N. J
Los Angeles
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Navy Yard
New York
New York City
Pies
Azores
Navy Department
Washington
Wien
Avores
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Agores Archipol EU
Wayal
Pico
Zepp
Bermuda
United States Atlanic Seaboard
Vopnelin
Atlantic
Fife Zeppelin
Gibraltar
Graf Zeppelin
Mediterranean
European
Amplifiers on Hangar Roof Broadcast Zeppelin Approach
High powered amplifiers are installed on the hangar roof to broadcast to the crowd as the Zeppelin nears the coast. A horn pointing skyward will let ground crew officers speak directly to those aboard the dirigible as it hovers above the field before landing.
Overnight News Highlights From Capitals And States
Washington reports a Zeppelin position near the Azores while convicts escape in Alabama. Hoover visits a Virginia fishing camp after inviting Senator Smoot to discuss the sugar tariff. In Ottawa Kansas a 22 year old man is jailed for poisoning a child. The Republican national committee chairmanship is to be decided in September. A gas tank explosion kills one child and injures many in Trenton. Inmates and officials face investigations from Leavenworth to San Quentin. Film actor Paul Kelly is paroled after a five year sentence for killing. Arson suspects rise in Chicago. Heat tops 106 in Salina and Winfield. Ernesto Belloni, former Milan mayor, is dismissed by Mussolini. In Berlin the government backs Hague reparations talks. In Havana two lieutenant smuggling opium are expelled. Paris reports Calles arriving from Havre. London finds Lieutenant Garner guilty in submarine sinkings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Azores
Irivener
Ala
Alabama
Hoover
Madison
Smoot
Ottawa
Kas
Ray Pennibaker
Republican National
Trenton
Austin H. MaeCormick
Leavenworth
San Quentin
Cal
Paul Kelly
Ray Raymond
Chicago
Kansas City
Kansas
Mercury
Salina
Winfeld
Roinie
Ernesto Belloni
Milan
Mussolini
Berlin
Hague
Havana
Manuel Larrasia
Paneque
Manuel Heres
Army
Paris
Calles
Mexico
Havre
London
Robert James Garner
Hat
Belloni Exonerated Over 1927 Milan Loan Scandal
The committee cleared Belloni of the charge but found he used office as podesta to enrich himself. It noted the Dillon Read loan proceedings were irregular though the loan itself was regular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Belloni
Dillon
Long Suit Trial Continues After War Court Case
The long suit continued from page one details a shot and capture by order of Pire. Duke's relatives filed suit soon after the war, with the trial ending only recently. Pire appealed the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pire
Duke
Historic Congressional Cemetery Hidden in Plain Sight
Washington Aug 3 In east Washington near the Lee river lies 31 1 2 acres of gloom and history the Congressional cemetery founded in 1807 by Christchurch vestry inters prominent national figures including Tobias Lear Beverley Upshur Markers were restricted in 1876 cenotaphs to interred bodies only. Graves include Tobias Lear Captain Beverley Abel Upshur Choctaw chief Ta Ha Wirt Clinton Garow ski and a Prussian minister Grehun with a monument ordered by Frederick William III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbest Plummer
Washington
East
Lee River
Potomac and
Sylvania Avenues
National Capital
Congressional Cemetery
Christchurch
Congress
United States
Wiliam Pinkney
Maryland
Tobias Lear
George Washington
Beverley
Abel Upshur
Princeton
Push Ma Ta Ha
Croup
William Wirt
Patrick Henry
George Clinton
New York
Count Garowski
Infanta of
Spain
Gourowski
Frederick William III
Prussia
Frederick Grehun
Clara Bow Fiance Charged With Assault in Suit
Pittsburgh dated report states Henry Richman, stage and screen comedian and Clara Bow's fiancé, named defendant in a damage suit filed in U S district court by Ellen Franks. Franks charges assault and battery claiming an alleged attack between March 4 and March 11 at a Pittsburgh theatre. statement of claim to be filed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Harley Richman
Clara Bow
United States District Court
Ellen, Franks
Franks
Richman
Deportation actions discussed in industrial region
Clarksburg August 2. William M. Doyas, Baltimore immigration official, came to prosecute hotel clerk Larry La Rosa for unlawful entry in 1924. Deportation actions were being considered in the industrial sections of this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Aug
William M. Doyas
Baltimore
Larry la Rosa
United States
First Week of Big Jamboree Is Closed
Arrowe Park England August 3 50 000 Boy Scouts prepared to break camp end of the jamboree week as weather trials battered tents and a storm tested resolve. A pageant of the Sea Scouts highlighted today with a grand thanksgiving service scheduled for tomorrow.
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Arrowe Park
Eng
The
Sea Scouts
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