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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1929

Page

5

Death Treasure opens with Blackwater intrigue and Pell menace

Tom Grenoten narrates a tangle in Blackwater beginning when he meets Veronica Seabroke and Roger Pell, a Roman remains enthusiast. Pell's aggressive manner and mystery surrounding Newplace Abbey pull Grenoten into a network of locals, an antiquarian plot, and mounting tension as Veronica and Pell provoke rival loyalties.

Mander Seabroke Pell Veronica Seabroke Blackwater Tom Roger Pell Mr. Pell Bill Commander Seabroke Veronica Seabroke Tom Grenoten Backwater Plackwater Newplace Abbey Roger, Pell Lord Nelson Fotherbury Woodcot I Bey Miss Lee Broke Redslade Newplace Mastley Mr. Marling

G O P Gesture Recalls Southern Ties and Hoover Era

The article recounts a wartime styled courtroom exchange as defense witness John F Seidel and prosecutor John J Chester Jr clash. It details Mr Hustons influence in southern politics, his expected election as party chair, and his role in Hoover era campaigns and Tennessee party leadership.

Campaign trip marks Huston southern stop in Elizabethton Tennessee

The prospective party chieftain born February 15 1976 in Harrison County Indiana spoke in Elizabethton Tennessee targeting southern voters. Huston, son of Rev Columbus DeWitt Huston and Margaret Eleanor MacRea, studied at Valparaiso University and taught in Chattanooga. He led University of Chattanooga affairs, moved into manufacturing and banking, then joined and reorganized Trans Continental Oil becoming board chairman. He has four daughters Eleanor Mildred Alice and Katherine, is a widower, living in Chattanooga with a home at 277 York Avenue New York.

Elizabethton Tennessee Harrison County Indiana Columbus DeWitt Huston Pennsylvania Margaret Eleanor MacRea North Carolina Valparaiso Ind Huston Chattanooga University of Chattanooga Hoover Department of Commerce Trans-Continental Oil Company Eleanor Mildred Alice Katherine York Avenue New York

Snook Trial Moves Toward Alienist Verdicts

The Ohio State professor Dr James H Snook faces expert testimony over his mental state in the third week of his murder trial for Theora Hix's death. Prosecutors and defense reiterate claims of emotional insanity and self defense as alienists prepare to testify on sanity versus insanity.

Theora Hix John F. Seidel John J. Chester, Jr Snook Seidel Dr. Snook Ricketts John H. Berry Athens State Hospital For George W. Heffner Chrcleville Chester Columbus James H. Snook Ohio State University

Senate finance panel faces choice on tariff rates

Washington Aug 12 Republicans on the Senate finance committee faced a tight week ahead as they decide what to do with the controversial sugar hide leather and shoe tariff provisions embedded in the House tariff bill. The panel put off several hard items to the end, signaling an approaching vote and possible revisions to duties on key imports.

Washirton Senate Finance Committee

Railroad seeks ICC approval for 13.3 million in bonds

The Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve an issue of 13 297 000 in 4 1 2 percent bonds. The securities would go to the Pennsylvania system in reimbursement of the Pittsburgh Company's indebtedness to the corporation.

Washington Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and

Agriculture Enthusiasts Move to Present County Agent Report

County agriculture supporters in Jor county prepare a detailed report urging immediate extension work and the reappointment of a county agent. The group, including state officials and local leaders, plans to present the case to the county court at the upcoming session, aiming to secure funding and support despite rumors of opposition.

Jor County State Agricultural Department Grafton Taylor County Engin

Faces Murder Charge and Agriculture Drive Support

A late afternoon report says citizens across the county back a varied agricultural program to boost the industry. Bankers and chamber members join the push for dairying and broader extension work to develop cultural resources, improve schools, and advance crop prospects and agricultural projects.

Chamber of Merce

Man Shot and Beaten in Pittsburgh Fight

In Pittsburgh on August 12 a man was shot in the leg and two others were beaten during a street quarrel. A constable attempted to arrest Burke, age 34, but shots were fired and Burke fled, with brothers Harry and Jack Burke later beaten by the assailants. Police reported the incident and ongoing investigation.

Pittsburgh Bi Harry Jack Burke Bur Drothers Burke

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