Fragmented Grafton Sentinel reports river pollution affidavits
The Grafton Sentinel details affidavits from Utsinger, Withers, and others about Cheat River pollution on July 28 1929. Witnesses describe mass dead fish including bass and walled eyed pike, countering investigators’ claims of minor impact and urging action through Clarksburg attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Taylor
T. B. Utsinger
Grafton
Taylor County
Cheat River
Seven Islands
Francis L. Warder
John W. Brown
Utsinger
Clyde Withers
Claude
Edward Withers
Clarksburg
Clarksburgs free parking plan signals town growth
The article praises Clarksburg authorities for creating free rear parking for out of town visitors and realigning highways to invite outsiders. It urges Grafton to imitate the plan, argues for clearing Main Street of parked cars, and notes Wheeling surge in aviation industry with Farman and Fokker plants boosting West Virginia city manufacturing and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
West Main Street
Main Street
Post Office
Ethel
Bridge Street
Latrobe
Main
One Official Mascot On Zeppelin Flight Says Captain
Captain Hans Von Schiller announced there would be a single official mascot aboard the Zeppelin. Knut Eckener wore dark spectacles to add to its look, while Dr Eckener hoped to start the flight before morning. A Japanese passenger, Miss Kaneko Kitamura, claimed a paid passage and caused delays but was later dropped from the manifest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeppelin
Hans von Schiller
New York
Knut Eckener
Eckener
Kaneko Kitamura
America
Grace Drummond Hay
Crow’s Nest brawl probe ties to local officers case
Sheriff Grimm and Prosecuting Attorney Morrie reported closure of the Crow’s Nest as investigations continue into alleged battles. Carl Mason filed an affidavit recounting Lambert’s drinking before the brawl and a warning to remove a injured associate. Muniz and Lorenzo, managers of the Nest, are held on felonious assault warrants as authorities probe which partygoers were involved and where the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Crow's Nest
Manon
Mason
Michael Muniz
Louis Lorenzo
Gratton
Cheat River
Tressler Contested Motion From Page One
Miss Corder testified that Tressler invited her to ride home in his car and then led her on a long detour through Weston and back to Clarksburg before heading to Grafton. She said he initially held her hands and later put his arms around her as fear grew during a drive to a dirt road where he walked and looked around. She described worries about the troubled Tres sler family and feared an outburst. Defense attorney Bruce Talbott questioned if he was a peaceful man while Holt led the state's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Mason
Grafton
City Hospital
Crow's Nest
Grafton City Hospital
Crow’s Nest
James C. Holt
Carl Mason
Burl Lambert
Lorenzo
Muniz
Tressler
Gene W. Ford
Corder
Stroud
Upchurch
Peck
Warden
G. Stroud
Tressler Coal Company
A. R. Warden
Seounty
W. B. Corder
Miss Corder
Brownton
Weston
Clarksburg
Hin
Bruce Talbott
Philipps
Rhine land official calls adjournment to avoid deadlock
A Rhine land official explained the adjournment to prevent any perception of a stalemate. He urged that conversations discussed be fruitful and that by Saturday morning real questions could be addressed and progress be made.
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Rhineland
Que
Snook murder trial closes with juror illness delaying session
The Ohio State murder trial of Dr. James H. Snook resumes after juror C F Butche falls ill delaying proceedings. Prosecutor Gessaman and defense attorney Seyfert present parallel arguments over motive, confession credibility, and the means attributed to the killings.
Ohio Professor Snook Faces Varied Outcomes in Trial
Dr James H Snook former Ohio State University professor who admitted killing his coed mistress Theora Hix 24 faced six or seven possible verdicts as the jury deliberates After testimony the defense argued insanity and the prosecution pressed that hammer blows and knife wounds caused the death The case hinges on whether Snook is found guilty of first or second degree murder or manslaughter with potential mercy parole or outright freedom depending on verdict and insanity grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theora Hix
Seyfert
Ohio State University
Gessuman
Tho
Dr. Snook
Seidel
Pheora
Simp
Columbus
James H. Snok
Snook
Luck of Chicago Gunman Ends in Capture
Chicago August 14 The luck of the Doody gang member known as Baby Face Willie Doody ran out when he was arrested without a shot fired. Wee Willie had eluded police nets previously after firing on post office inspector Evan Jackson who narrowly survived a near fatal shot.
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Chicago
Doody
Willie Doody
Wee Willie
Post Office
Evan Jackson
Jackson
Passenger Plane Sinks In Lake Erie Amid Dense Fog
Cleveland officials report an amphibian passenger plane forced down in Lake Erie in dense fog. The pilot and a woman passenger, plus four mechanics, were rescued after bobbing two hours. Co-pilot John Kasper is missing. search by air and sea continues with hopes he was picked up without a wireless.
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Cleveland
Bituminous coal output in nation hits 9.5 million tons
New York August 14 The National Coal Association reports that bituminous coal mined in the United States during the week ending August 10 totaled 9.5 million net tons. Major production came from Appalachian fields with steady demand from power plants and steel mills. The total reflects a strong industrial showing amid seasonal demand.
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New York
United States
National Coal Association
Meredith Family Reunion extends day to seven PM
The Meredith Family Reunion Association retools the annual gathering at Doctors and Dents Club on Prickett's Creek in Marion county to run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with two meals on the grounds. The executive committee, meeting at Mrs. F. J. Smith’s home, replaces a business session with two committees to appoint 1930 officers, while listing upcoming reunions across multiple counties and families.
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Meredith Famly Reunion Association
Fairmant
Doctors and Dentis Club
Prickett’s Creek
Narion County
William Meredith
Meadowdale
Family Association
Meredith Family Reunion Association
F. J. Smith
Benoni Avenue
Itr Mont
Ruby Jones
Sarah Stewart
Morgantown
F. C. Layman
James L. Meredith
Association
E. B. Meredith
W. F
Meredith Family Reunion Closures Across West Region
Salem based Meredith Family Reunion Association announces events for August at Murphy’s grave on Winfield road Marion county. Outright family gathering at Philadelphia church Upshur county on September 1. Multiple reunions listed including Janes old home, Walls at Flat Rocks park Gladesville, Everly Bethel church Maidsville, Jones Keck Clark Jones near Fairview, Harvey Rightmire Shank’s park, Reese Hunt Lugadden Oak Grove Grafton Reedsville pike, Meredith Doctors and Dentists Club Prickett’s creek Marion county September 8, Sypult Clark Jones farm Fairview September 15, Bunner Mt. Nebo Church Bunners Ridge.
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Outright
Philadelphia Church
Upshur County
Janes
Old Homestead
William Walls
Flat Rocks Park
Gladesville
Everly
Bethel Church
Maidsville
Jones-Keck
Clark Jones
Fairview
Harvey-Rightmire
Shank’s Park
Springer
Reservoir Park
Fairmont
Reese-Hunt-Lugadden
Oak Grove Church
Grafton
Reedsville Pike
Meredith
Doctors and Dentists Club
Prickett's Creek
Marion County
Sypult
Clark Jones Farm
Bunner
Mt. Nebo
Bunners Ridge
Gladesville Man Dies After Threats and Shootout
Gladesville merchant W A Greathouse, 45, threatened his wife and neighbors then shot himself in his store as officers tried to enter. An inquest was ordered. the body laid at Sinclair funeral home. He had no prior family conflicts, was a church member, and survived by parents, wife, daughter Garnett, two sisters, a brother. Funeral set at Gladesville Baptist Church Thursday. In San Antonio two robbers seized 7400 after a hold up at a bank guard and a bank official.
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W. A. Greathouse
Gladesville
W. W. Williams
J. W. Wooddell
Preston County
Rev. Craft
Greathouse
Melvin Snyder
R. D. Harmon
Lewis
A. C. Sinclair
Newburg
Emma McDaniel
Ada Liston
Siby Greathouse
Confluence
Gladenville Baptist Church
Craft
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Paronny Guardian
Grafton Sentinel
Howard H. Holt
Eoome
Latrobe Street
Membeer
Associated Press
W. Va
Ice
Isaac Walton
Sentinel
Mr. Utsinger
Ma Lambert
Snon
Gladys Hill
Central Hotel
Miss Hill
Curry’s
Fairmont Highway
Hart Produce Company
Alor Christ Bible
Jesus
Wheeling
Foker Aeroplane Co
Farman Bros. Aeroplane Co
France
New York City
Huntington
Charleston
Parkersburg
Louise Rice
Eagle Penil CO
Newton Tracy
C. F. Butche
Myron Gessman
C.f.butche
James H. Snook
Butche
Henry L. Scarlitt
Chester
Newton Tracey
Pr. Snook
Tracey
Max Seyfert
Ohio State
A. J. Murphy
Lake Erie
Morgan
Grafton Park
Tetrick-Sturm
Viropa
Harrison County
DeVault
Smith Town
Williams-Hayhurst
Midway Park
Mannington
Samuel Snyder
Brown Park
Kingwood
Deacon-Pulliam
Cheat River Bridge
Northwestern Turnpike
Gull
Mt. Olive
Philippi
Boylen
Smith Park
Digman
Laurel /Hills mountain
Belington
Elkins
Tennant
Stewart Oak Park
Pentress
McKinney
Duke McKinney
Masontown
Costello
Flat Rocks
Barnes
Saltwell
Auren
Satterfield
Snoderly
Manning Na Wimhene
Peamere Nuzum
Fortney
Inwood Park
Enterprise
Snider
Georgetown Grove
Morganown Road
Barbe
Union Church
Near
National
Hartley
Orchard Dale
Curry-Wilson
Rock Cave Baptist Church
McClain
Fair Haven Church
Lewis County
Johnson
Fansler
Adam Fansler
Tucker County
Helsey
Hammond
Mason-Cunningham - Roblegon- Coffman
Satterfeld-Irons-Knight
Rexervoir Park
Poe
Dever
Wickwire Creek
Wilson-Hibbs-Ballah
Hibb
Robinson's Run
Koon
Norwood Park
Linn-Hull
Now Creek
Lawson
Berlin
Laws
Clayton-Toothman
W. R. Clayton Farm
Baxter
Bunner-Shaw
Jackson Grove
Buckhannom
Meese
Mountain Tan
Frostburg
Maryland
Wilmoth
City Park
Mr. Meredith
Salem
The
Murphy's Grave
Winfield Road
W. F. Meredith
San Antonio
Tex
A. H. McLean
Federal Reserve
Frank Wiemer
Guaranty State Bank
McLean
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