RHOUGHT AND PRAYER Welcomes Labor Delegates at Grafton
The Sentinel joins with the mayor and town to welcome West Virginia organized labor delegates visiting Grafton for a state federation convention. Officials urge hospitable, homelike hospitality and a profitable meeting, while noting hunting season and wildlife concerns ahead of open season.
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West Virginia
Grafton
Therannuel
Ent
Virginia
Federation, of Labor
Pittsburgh Girl Flight Record Hat Trick at Derby
The unofficial elapsed time for Mrs. Thaden's flight from the West Coast was 20 hours 19 minutes 4 seconds. She completed the 120 mile Columbus leg in 44 minutes. In Columbus Ohio on August 26 fourteen contestants entered the women's national air derby as the event continued.
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Port Columbus
Santa Monica
Cal
Cleveland
Louise McPherridge Thaden
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Columbus
Ruth Nichols
Rye
Fort Columbus
Address At Labor Meeting Highlights Union Pride
The speech covered labor history from its infancy to today. Speakers urged buying only union made goods and emphasized living wages, education for workers’ children, and support in later life. B Kirk, representing the Carpenters and Joiners Union, also spoke urging solidarity. L. Newman from Louisville contributed to the afternoon session.
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American Federation of Labor
National
L. Newman
Louisville
Delegate plans extended auto trip this afternoon
An official announced the delegate will leave for an extended auto trip via the Northwestern Turnpike at 4 30 this afternoon and will return at 8 00 o'clock tonight.
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Northwestern Turnpike
Officers Search For Slayer Of Neighbor
Williamson August 26 19 P county Kentucky officers died today for Harrison home of Toler Kentucky for the slaying of Hiberta Mullins a neighbor yesterday afternoon Officers said they became involved in a fist fight over a woman and gun play followed Rourke tried to use a pistol during the fifth encounter but was disarmed by Hibbard Mullins a brother of the slain man Rourke was said by the officers to have gone to his house later obtained a shotgun and fired at Mullins causing wounds from which he died
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Williamson
Ae County
Kentucky
Harrison
Toler
Hiberta Mullins
Rourke
Hibbard Mullins
Mullins
Survey of Shenandoah Potomac waters eyed for power project
Charlestown Jefferson County reports indicate congress may be asked to authorize a major power development on the Shenandoah and Potomac. Led by Lt Gen Edgar Jardwin retired and District Engineer M Somervill, with federal power commission, the survey aims to court a large eastern power project.
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Charlestown
Jefferson County
W. Ways
Congress
Shenandoah and Potomac
Edgar Jardwin
Army Engineers
M Or Brehon Somervill
Potomac River power project eyed from Cleveland
Cleveland and Chicago filed an application for a public utility project survey starting in 1925 with an expenditure of 100000. Robert J. Bulkley of Cleveland, president of Potomac River Corporation, announced plans to spend 200000 to 300000 for a more extensive survey. The project envisions a powerhouse at Great Falls on the Potomac and another on the Potomac at Harpers Ferry, with storage dams planned at Brooks Gap Shenandoah in Rockingham County near Harrisburg, Fort on Great Capon River near Berkeley Springs, at South Branch near Cumberland, Maryland, and at Little Falls on the Shenandoah near here. Des Moines, Aug 26. Stabilization of farm prices advocated by C. B. Denman of the federal farm board to improve farmer returns without raising living costs. Denman spoke at the state fair.
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Chicago
Robert J. Bulkley
Potomac River Corporation
Great Falls
Potomac River
Potomae
Harpers ‘Ferry
Brooks Gap
Shenandoah
Rockingham County
Harrisburs
Iva
Eéesfort
Great Capon River
Berkeley’ Springs
South Branch
Cumberland
Little Falls
Shenandoah Jriver
Here
Des Moines
C. B. Denman
Federal Farm Board
Denman
Arrival of Graf Zeppelin Broadcast Delights German Listeners
Germany heard vivid descriptions of the Graf Zeppelin's arrival, maneuvering and landing in Los Angeles. A worldwide radio hookup carried the scenes with American announcers and German translators alternating, delighting radio fans across Germany.
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Germany
Los Angeles
Hyde to seek 26 million for fruit fly program
Secretary Hyde announced he would ask Congress in the special session to appropriate 26 million dollars to continue Florida Mediterranean fruit fly eradication efforts.
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Washington
Hyde
Congress
Florida
Evacuation of Rhine Occupation Shapes Young Plan Debate
In a feature by Kirke Simpson the United States backs the Rhine evacuation as part of Young Plan talks. Washington recalls the 1923 pullout from Coblenz and notes U S troops no longer directly enforce peace terms. France Britain and Germany balance reparations with military presence, while U S policy pivots to economic aid and non military solutions.
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Hague
America
United States
Germany
England
France
Cohleng
War Department
Allen
Coblens
Belgium
St. Mihiel
Rhinsland
Savannah
Charleston
New York
Allenis
Harding
Hughes
Gemany
New Haven
Dawes
Europe
Paris
Bet
Jin
Poe Reunion Held Sunday at Devers Grove
Approximately 500 Poe family members from across West Virginia attended the annual reunion at Pres Grove east of Bluefield. Speakers included Jed W. Robinson Reese Hilkey and Rev L J Powell who traced the family history. The day lasted long with a local band and many called it the largest gathering yet.
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Tthe Poe
West Virginia
Pres Grove
West Virginia Sealed Bids for Taylor County Road Project
State Road Commission of West Virginia invites sealed proposals for 2.0 miles of Northwestern Turnpike grading in Taylor County. Bids close at 10 am Sept 10 1929 and will be opened publicly. Require certified check of 1600.00 with state form and plans obtainable from the Engineer or Charleston office. Right to reject bids reserved. George E White Secretary.
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State Road Commission ‘of
West Virginia
Charleston
Taylor County
Northwestern Turnpike
Office of
State Road Commission
State Road Commission of
W. Va
George E. White
Renewal Petition Filed For Motor Carrier Route WV
Notice states a petition was filed with the State Road Commission in Charleston West Virginia seeking renewal of the certificate of convenience for transportation of passengers for compensation over a regular route from Philipps in Barbour county to Flemington in Taylor county West Virginia. The petitioner is C B Harwood.
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State Road Commission of
West Virginia
Charleston
Philipps
Barbour County
Flemington
Taylor County
Harwood
Constable Sale Notice At Bert Limbers Auto Shop
On Wednesday August 28 at 1 30 p m the constable will sell items including an electric drill a brake bending machine floor jacks dial hoist and one rotor mechanical tools from Bert Limbers Auto Shop under official authority GP Green constable entry 143-2¢
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Bert Limbers Auto Shop
Jaco Brothers Travel to Nebraska for Lincoln Visit
D W Jaco and John Jaco will depart today for Nebraska to visit Lincoln and other cities. They plan to return within two weeks so the younger Mr. Jaco can enroll in school.
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D.W
Sony John
Nebraska
Lincoln
Jaco
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