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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1929
Page
1
Pistol fire erupted in Chicago Loop as Ambrose J. Ward fled after a coffee shop hold up. Officers and a self appointed group chased him, two bystanders were shot, Ward was struck by 18 bullets but remained unharmed. The pursuit began near Hotel Morrison and the coffee shop exit.
Democrats of the senate finance committee began detailed prep for efforts next week to cut many rates in the pending tariff bill and administrative provisions. Senators voiced opposition to numerous provisions but denied intent to filibuster, with Senator Harrison of Mississippi promising frank, measurable debate and a record vote on duty increases.
Ruth Eider famed aviatrix announced engagement to Waller Camp Jr son of Yale football mentor during Wichita stop in the women air derby. Exact wedding date not set Camp heads to New York to meet Miss Eider after the race.
J Frank Wilson, longtime Taylor County attorney and bar member for 30 years, died at his home at 713 West Main Street after a lengthy illness from influenza and complications. He recently appeared briefly in Gratton town, noting a brave health battle before his death around 12:15 Saturday night. Continued on page six.
The State Federation of Labor held its annual session at the Moose Home with about 100 delegates present. Governor Conley was scheduled to speak as Rev A M Barlow opened the morning program on church and industry. City officials welcomed delegates and noted railroads aided organized labor.
The national air races continue as the first women’s derby nears its close, with pilots banking toward Cleveland Municipal Airport for the second day. Competitors from across the country head toward Columbus Port, Portland, and Salt Lake City, while the southern men’s derby from Miami Beach advances to Birmingham and Ohio’s derby rests in Columbus before today’s finish.
Citizens in Grafton report ongoing squirrel killings near Coffman Plum Run Wickwire Creek and Six Penney Run. Locals say game violations have persisted for years despite authority to arrest, with one neighbor noting no arrests in the district since the law's enactment.
Mrs Louise Mc Pherridge Thaden of Pittsburgh led most of the trans continental air derby from Santa Monica to Columbus. Cleveland’s Blanche Noyes followed closely as the field completed the last leg and landed amid cheers. Amelia Earhart finished fourth as crowds rushed to greet the winner and officials announced progress pending judges’ final confirmation.
Charlotte August 26 trial of 16 members of the Natural Textile Workers Union for the murder of Gastonia chief of police C F Aderholt opened today. Aderholt was wounded June 7 and died the next day after he and four officers visited a tent colony run by the union and the international workers relief for strikers from the Loray mills. Thirteen defendants are charged with first degree murder.
Twelve Americans were killed assisting Jews in defense of the Slaboka Rabbinical College at Hebron. Fifteen others wounded in the Moslem assault, with total Jewish dead at least 45 and Arab dead around 40. Names known include Benjamin Hurwitz of Brooklyn and Jacob Wesler of Chicago.
The Associated Press notes multiple derbies and non stop flights from cities including Santa Monica Columbus Cleveland Portland Miami Beach Oakland Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Leo Schognhair of Los Angeles leads the non stop flight to Cleveland with a late arrival expected. The All Ohio air derby commenced in Cleveland yesterday with a planned finish there. Nick Mamiér in Sunt God started from St Paul on the last leg to Cleveland in a Spokane to Cleveland route.
All former football players will meet Coach Arch Petersen and Principal E M Tomlinson at the Gratton high school building at 7 20 tomorrow evening. Registration will begin at that time. Candidates for football this year urged to attend. Other summer camp matters will be discussed.
Ada Martin Haislip, 49, who had suffered from heart issues since last November, died suddenly on the piazza of her home on W Knotts Avenue at six o'clock last night. She was active in church, a former choir member, and connected with Andrews M. B. Church for most of her life.
The log tracks Graf Zeppelin’s journey with times and positions from Lakehurst New Jersey to Friedrichshafen then toward Tokyo and Los Angeles. Entries note landings, departures, reported positions and distances as the airship circumnavigates with updates on storm avoidance and flight progress across the Pacific and Atlantic regions.
At Los Angeles municipal airport Graf Zeppelin landed at 5 11 am after 78 hours 58 minutes, closing a 16 580 mile world voyage. Fifteen crew and 19 passengers totaling 60 traveled, greeted by Marines and guardsmen. ship moored to a 60 foot mast as crowds gathered and naval planes circled. The first nonstop Pacific crossing was hailed as historic with the journey starting Lakehurst New Jersey and finishing Friedrichshafen Germany, then Tokyo, Moscow and beyond in a multi leg world tour.
In Mexico City on August 26 1928 Senora Marie Teresa De Landa De Vidal known as Miss Mexico was jailed after shooting and killing her husband General Moises Vidal. A newspaper report said she learned they faced arrest for bigamy and used Vidal s pistol to fire six shots, one fatally wounding him. The article notes the incident occurred amid coverage of a Galveston beauty pageant.
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