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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1933

Page

6

Repeal vote schedule for several states outlined

A summary lists repeal results by state with dates from April to August and plans for ratifying conventions. It notes Michigan Wisconsin Rhode Island Wyoming New Jersey Nevada Delaware Indiana Massachusetts California New York West Virginia Illinois Connecticut New Hampshire Arkansas Oregon Alabama Tennessee Texas Washington Maine Colorado Maryland Minnesota Idaho New Mexico Florida Utah North and South Carolina Pennsylvania Ohio. It mentions Argentina Brazil and Japan pursuing meat and textile trade opportunities and outlines early Japanese demand for Argentine wool and Brazilian cotton, with regional market prospects in Asia.

Assembly Kentucky O. K. Allen Louisiana Tgs Missouri Michigan Wisconsin Rhode Island Wyoming New Jersey Nevada Delaware Indiana Massachusetts California New York West Virginia Mllinois Town Connecticut Hampshire Arkansas Oregon Alabama Tennessee Arigonsy Delates Texas Washington Maine Colorado Maryland Minnesota Idaho New Mexico Florida Utah North South Carolina Pennsylvania Ohio Japan Pampas United Kingdom British Isles Ministry of Agriculture Argentina Brazil Tokyo United States India Uruguay China Orient Peru Letjelle Dignate Columbia

Personal crisis reports in Havana gunfire death

Former Police Chief Antonio Ainelart, hunted since Machado regime collapse, committed suicide during a siege at Almendares after being identified by a street urchin. Juan Sanpol reports the dramatic scene as Sampol shot a driver and then killed himself amid pursuers. Nearby farmer Zamora plants 40 acres of onions on peat near Lambertville, Michigan.

Havana Juan Sanpol Beli Antionio B Ainelart Kied Aindiart Machado Almendares Zamora Lambertville Mich

Brazier Will Face Penitentiary for Homicide

The article reports on the ongoing trial of Brazier and Harper in a highway gun battle case. The court sentenced Harper to life imprisonment while Brazier was directed to be taken to the penitentiary and hanged on November 24. A related suspect, described as the "third man," is also under indictment for the August 29 slayings. Jurors previously failed to agree on a verdict, with eight voting for first degree murder and others for second degree.

Harper Hens ‘Pina Charleston

Records of Prisoners Big Factor in State Trooper Drive

West Virginia's criminal identification bureau, led by Superintendent P D Shingleton, seeks fingerprints and descriptive data on all felony arrestees to centralize records. The program aims to trace roving criminals, speed investigations, and aid major crime solutions with extensive photo and fingerprint files.

Charleston West Virginia Bureau of Criminal Identification P. D. Shingleton Ag‘ency Criminal Identification Bureau Shingleton C. W. Ray C. R. Cobb

Prisoner Escapes After 2000 Mile Transfer

In Clarksburg on August 21 a prisoner escaped while being transported by deputy U S Marshal W L Homessy of Abilene Texas. The 25 year old John Kester of Bridgeport jumped from a window of the National Limited at Clarksburg station after a cross country trip of over 2000 miles. Kester is wanted in federal court at Elkins for auto theft and was recently moved from Breckenridge Texas to Abilene jail.

Clarksburg Elkins W. L. Homessy U. S Abilene Tex National Limited John Kester Bridgeport Breckenridge

City Hospital Care Notes Include Two Local Patients

Howard McPherson of Thayer street admitted for treatment. Ralph Henderson of Lincoln street underwent a major operation at City Hospital this morning.

Howard McPherson Thayer Street City Hospital Ralph Henderson Lincoln Street

Rudy Vallee Escapes Injury In Wreck Near Bridgeville

In a heavy rainstorm near Greenwood, Rudy Vallee and Alice Faye were in an automobile accident. Vallee escaped injury while Miss Faye sustained a cut above the right eye and body bruises. She was taken to a Bridgeville physician by Vallee and other orchestra members before the party continued to Virginia Beach from Atlantic City.

Bridgeville Dela Rudy Vallee Alice Faye Greenwood Faye Vallee Atlantic City Virginia Beach

Quiet stock market strength lifts alcohol stocks

New York reports a calm session with steady gains across groups. Early advances of one to over two points extended into late trading, with alcohol shares led by National Distillers Owens Illinois American Commercial Alcohol and Schenley Distillers rising two to five points. Transfers reached about 1.5 million shares. In Santiago Cuba Julio Heredia former Heckman in Arsenio Ortiz regime and accused killer was shot by a mob after being taken from the courthouse amid ABU faction seizure.

New York National Distillers Owens Illinois American Commercial Alcohol Schenley Distillers Santiago Cuba Julio Heredia Arsenio Ortiz Machado Heredia ABU Society

Old Time Resident Tours Bluemont Cemetery Beauty and Tears

An elderly Grafton resident recalls Bluemont Cemetery’s beauty at the main gate lily pond and new section, then laments neglect in the old cemetery. He suggests a maintenance fund and campaigns to beautify the older grounds, noting community figures buried there and past donations by John W. Blue. The piece also mentions Ackert’s parachute jump near Lewistown and related mishap.

Sentinel Grafton Bluemont John W. Blue

Five Die Continued From Page One

A parachute leap from 2,500 feet ended tragically when 23 year old Glen Ackert of Lewistown Pennsylvania died Sunday after landing in a backyard near Altoona airport. Attendants at the field reported the accident.

Ackert Blain Krotzer Lewistown P. Z. Dutrow Jamels Town Glen Ackert Altoona Airport

Taylor County Sunday School Convention August 30

The Taylor County Sunday School convention is announced for Wednesday August 30 at 7 30. Dr F B Briminstool executive secretary of Charleston will represent the West Virginia Association. Sponsored by the Taylor County Ministerial Association an elaborate program is planned and notices are being sent to all prominent Sunday school workers in Taylor County.

Taylor County F. B. Briminstool Charleston West Virginia Association Taylor County Ministerial Association

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