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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1930

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Dry Law Repeal Big Issue In Wyoming Primary Campaign

Wyoming's primary centers on repealing the 18th amendment with candidates Charles Winter W L Walls Casper and Patrick Sullivan Casper seeking senate terms. Robert D Carey and Walter Deming also run. Democrat Harry H. continues bid. political scene tense as repeal stirs race.

Wyoming Cheyenne Wyo Relcan Francis Eli. Warren Senate Patrick Sullivan Casper Charles 5. Winter W. L. Walls Robert D. Carey Forovernor Walter C. Deming Hevenne United States Civil Service Commission Tho Harry H

Chinese rebel leader denies forces losing in Honan

Feng Yu-Hsiang, commanding northern rebels along the Hak Chow Tunkgkwan railway in Honan, says Nationalist advances were hampered by heavy rains. He claims 5,000 Kuomin Chun troops attacked Nationalist positions 40 miles east of Lanfeng, killing 2,000 Nationalists.

Eral Feng Yu-Hsiang Hakchow-Tunkgkwan Honan Kaifeng Kuomin Chun Peoples’ Army Lanfeng Caid

Water Shortage Could Float Navies Worldwide

Washington reports that July rainfall deficits would yield about 0.0 trillion tons of water if poured into the sea. Agriculture meteorologist J B Kincer estimates the normal rainfall shortage for July across the Rocky Mountain region totals about 1.4 billion tons, with state figures showing Virginia and Ohio among the affected areas.

Washington United States J. B. Kincer Bueau Great Britain Japan Kincer Virginia Ohio West Virginia

Editor Joins Zuta Money Tangle In Evanston

Chicago report details further connections to slain gang leader Jack Zuta. Evanston police chief and Chicago Daily News city editor John Craig are named after investigators found uncancelled and torn checks. Freeman admitted borrowing $400 from Zuta as he led a North Shore department.

Chicago Evanston Chicago Daily News Jack Zuta Zuta Bil Freeman John Craig William O. Freeman North Shore Freeman Vice Overlord The News Craig

Gardener kille s three in Atlantic County shooting

In Pleasantville New Jersey a 65 year old woman Mrs Parr and her sister and nephew were killed today by a man described by police as a crazed gardener. The suspect John Legore a gardener and handyman for Mrs Parr wounded himself but did not die and was hospitalized. Neighbors describe the gardener staggering from the Parr home after the shooting.

Atlantic City N. J Pleasantville

Jack Davis Turns 60 Amid Reflective Birthday Talk

Earl H. Davis known as Jack Pot reaches sixty today and recalls life before the drought. He notes birthdays are hard to celebrate, mentions the gay 90s era, and hints at a delayed celebration tied to the next presidential election.

Earl H Jack Pot) Davis Jack Beuldes

Evolution of new types of criminal responsible for prison riots

Chicago, Aug 19. Denver attorney William W. Grant told the American Bar Association that idleness and overcrowding foster a new prison riot type. He described the old criminal as compliant and resigned, while the new type spreads discontent and a broader disregard for discipline and others' rights.

Chicago William W. Grant Denver Criminal Law Section American Bar Association Grant William H. Adams Colorado

Democratic Leader Scorches Hoover Over Tariff and Relief

Washington and Boston dispatches report a heated political clash over tariff and farm relief as Democrats accuse Hoover of responsibility for policy direction while Republicans counter with sharp rebukes. Shouse’s radio address targets omissions and commissions. Tilson denounces the speech as half truths and misstatements.

Hoover

Missing Flea Found Costly In Hop

Ruth Barron, Hollywood entrant in the Long Beach Chicago women's air derby, landed in Phoenix after a forced descent near Heber. She missed Phoenix yesterday, flew within 15 miles of the airport, then landed due to a clogged gasoline line. Her mistake added poor flying scenery to Arizona and cost 17 hours 18 minutes for the lap, with Gladys O'Donnell leading at this control point in 2:36:53 to 19:24:59 total.

Phoenix Ariz Ruth’ Barron Hollywood Long Beach Celexico Gladys O'Donnell Cal

Girl Communists Desecrate Flag and Sentences Given

Rochester reports two young women Allene Holdies 23 of New York and Mabel Huse 20 of Belden North Dakota were sentenced to three months in the penitentiary for flag desecration. They began serving yesterday as a defense fund was raised and a mass meeting planned for Saturday. The pair had refused a flag offered for their camp near Van Ellen where they instructed about 100 children in communistic doctrine.

Rochester Penitentiary Allene Holdies New York Mabel Huse Belden N. D van Ellen

W. C. T. U Notice To Members On Dues

All W. C. T. U members who have not paid their 1930 dues must remit by September 1, 1930. Mrs B. Haynes, local treasurer, 313 Maple Avenue.

B. Haynes Maple Avenue Local Treas

Cadets Join Hunt for Man in Bear Mountains Search

Aided by bloodhounds state troopers from New York and New Jersey hunted a man suspected of attacking a 15 year old camper in Bear Mountains and Harriman parks. Cadets from West Point aided the search while naval depot personnel aided in the operation. The suspect William Harmer, 24, a chef at a Harriman boys camp, was captured near the Lake Cohasset girls camp and reportedly confessed.

Stony Point N. Y New York New Jersey Bear Mountains Harriman Parks Naval Ammunition Iona Islands West Point William Harmer Harriman Park Lake Cohasset

Northwestern turnpike paving nears half way mark

The Armstrong Construction crew led by William Hopke Jr reached the mid point of the Fetterman to Blueville cut off on the Northwestern turnpike. About noon today they moved toward the Tobias property and expected to finish the curve this evening. Weather has slowed progress but crews exceed 75 workers with seven mixer trucks aiming for a record haul today.

Fetterman Blueville Northwestern Armstrong Construction Company William Hopke, Jr Tobias Mays Gothlic

Spanish Cabinet Shakeup Brings Vais as Finance Minister

Madrid August 19 The Spanish cabinet accepted the resignation of Finance Minister Arguelles and appointed Julio Vais who had led the Economy portfolio. Arguelles had been finance minister since January 30 1930 under Premier Berenguer. The new cabinet follows the January 28 resignation of Dictator Primo de Rivera and its long-standing changes since December 1925.

Madrid Arguelles Julio Vais Manuel Arguelles Berenguer Spain Primo de Rivera

Maryland Talks to Ease Drought Toll in State

Maryland bank, railroad, and agricultural leaders meet at Governor C. Ritchie's call to discuss drought relief as surveys show crop losses from 50 percent to total in drought stricken areas. Industrial conference set for Friday.

Baltimore Maryland C. Ritchfe

In New York City Food Profiteering Probed by Officials

Investigators pursue inquiries into food profiteering in New York City as witnesses recount racketeers and gangsters using threats to raise living costs. State investigators heard that the Larry Fay milk ring has resurfaced and a mysterious group threatens wholesale firms, aiming to trim prices for consumers.

New York City New York Ruth William B. Groat, Jr Larry Fay

Secretary Hyde Heads National Drought Relief Panel

Secretary Hyde is named head of the National Drought Relief Committee by President Hoover. The panel will coordinate federal activities with state and local officials to aid drought stricken farmers. Key members include Paul Bestor Roya Youd eroor John Barton Payne and Henry My. the effort aims to move feed and shipments to affected counties, with rains not fully alleviating conditions in non-acute areas. Continuous updates from Virginia and other states note limited relief ahead.

Washington Hyde Adi Hoover Drought Relief Committee Seal Slty Ieee National Relief Committee Oh Legge Federal Farm Paul Bestor Federal ‘Farm Roya Youderoor Federal ‘ Teserve John Barton Payne American “Red Cross Aishton Virginia M E Harry Flood Frederick Wybanker Needles R.sell Red J John R. Hutcheson

Gandhi Proposes Peace for India Dominion Status

London reports Gandhi offered peace in a letter to back dominion status for India at a forthcoming round table conference. News of a cessation by Nationalists and possible formal peace terms circulated, while RAF operations in Kurram paused amid tribal overtures.

London India Mahatma Gandhi Lord Irwin Yerada Poona

Spanish Vets Hear Plea For Support Of Navy Program

Philadelphia August 19 82nd annual encampment of Spanish War Veterans heard Captain W C Watts emphasize strong backing for the Navy building program. Watts traced naval progress from Olympia to modern ships and urged the veterans to support naval expansion.

Navy Philadelphia W. C. Watts Philadelphia Navy Yard U. S Colorado Olympia Dewey

Moored lynching note: Oliver Moore killed by mob in Edgecombe Wilson line

Oliver Moore a 29 year old Black man accused of assaulting two white girls was seized from Edgecombe county jail by about 200 masked men and hanged from a tree near his home across the line in Wilson county. Deputies were overwhelmed as the mob entered the jail freed Moore and fired scores of bullets into him. The incident followed a preliminary hearing on the assault charges involving Ethel Morgan 5 and Lucille Morgan 7.

Tarboro APJ Oliver Moore Edgecombe County Wilson County R. O. Watson Dail Watson Moore Ethel Mogan Lucille Morgan

Ed Schneider sets mark on western trip

Edldie Schneider an 18 year old from Jersey City holds the junior record for the fastest westward crossing of the United States. He landed at a municipal airport at dusk after 29 hours 41 minutes flight time, beating former record holder Frank Goldsborough by 4 hours 22 minutes despite bad weather.

Los Angeles Jersey City Edldie Schneider United States Frank Goldsborough New York Schneider Westfield N. J

Evangelist Aimes McPherson Reported Blind in Allege Stour

Los Angeles reports to day that evangelist Aimes Semple McPherson is fighting to regain sight after a nervous breakdown. Private secretary Emma Schaefer said she spent the night at the Malibu Beach cottage with Miss McPherson and that she was described as in a nervous condition.

Aimes Los Angeles Aimes Semple McPherson Emma Schaefer Aimee Semple McPherson Associates

Dry Officer On Suspended List For Misconduct

Washington Aug 19 George Golding prohibition administrator at Albany New York was suspended indefinitely today on charges of personal misconduct that could lead to dismissal. Prohibition Director Woodcock said Golding engaged in misconduct with several stenographers in his office the charges filed by the girls are on file with the civil service commission which can oust him from government service twice.

Washington George Golding Prohibition Albany N. Y Woodcock Golding Civil Service Commission

American cosmetics expert on French Parisienne style

Clement a New York cosmetics artist at the American Association of Cosmeticians meeting in Paris compares American and French women. He says Parisiennes seek individuality while Americans copy neighbors with bold brows and heavy makeup. He cautions about overplucking and using powders.

Chicago Pathe Louis Clement New York Paris American Association of Cosmeticians

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gardiner Jack” Davis Cardinal Q’connell Boston William Cardinal O'Connell O'Connell Knights of Columbus North American Shouse Congress Jouette Shouse Democratic National Executive Committee John Q. Tilson Connecticut House of Representatives Robert H. Lucas Republican Nation Committee Tilson Ruth “Barron Arizona T. U Hunt For Man N. Y. Woodland Joe Hooke Gandhi Peshawar Royal Air Force Kurram Pelkwarkotal Utsar Bargawi North Carolina ED Schneider Goldsborough Evangelist Cosmetician
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