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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
9
Disturbances persist in remote Jewish colonies with Arab raiders burning homes and granaries. British forces occupy most areas as refugees flee toward Tel Aviv. Sir John Chancellor arrives to meet Jewish leaders amid reports of Arab independence movements in Nablus.
Transcontinental mail plane Shuttle was forced to land after being struck by a can of oil during refueling on a return trip from New York in an attempt to set a record for sustained linear-distance flying. Captain Ira K. Baker, the pilot, sought permission to reattempt the flight, with hopes to take off again today or tomorrow as the story continues on page two.
Joseph E. Barlow, an American resident of Havana, is pursuing $9,000,000 in property claims against the Cuban government. The case is drawing sharp interest from the State Department, which has sent a special envoy to Cuba to advance discussions. Continued on Page Two.
Charlotte August 29 After court opened for continuance of efforts to obtain a jury 300 additional veniremen were set to be drawn for the trial of 16 National Textile Workers Union members and officials charged with the murder of O P Ad erholl Three jurors tentatively accepted by both sides were in the box with about 130 veniremen yet to be examined Continued on Page Four The Sunshine Band Class of the U B Church will picnic at Mrs Arthur Boylen s home Maple avenue Friday August 20 at 520 p m If rain meet at the church 146 to 20
Washington foresees a broad inquiry by the senate interstate commerce committee into the power industry and all forms of communication. Chairman Couzens plans hearings under a June adjournment resolution authorizing inquiries into the transmission of power by wire or wireless. The effort aims to prepare legislation to address issues found in the federal trade commission study.
L Sharp locomotive inspector was badly hurt when his motorcycle skidded on the Davis Hikins highway near Thomas yesterday noon. He suffered a fractured skull and spinal injuries and died later hospital transfer to Elkins City Hospital. An operation to relieve clotted blood near the abrasion was planned. Master Mechanic Ralph H Cline was informed of the accident but details remained scarce.
Taylor County health officials announce free toxin antitoxin shots for school entrants at Central School starting Monday September 2. Nurse Edna Mason and Health Officer Dr. F S Suddarth will vaccinate daily 9 to 12 until complete, with schedule by school and required parental consent.
The Hague conference reached a decision on Rhineland evacuation tied to the Young plan. Evacuation to begin at once with full withdrawal of Belgians and British and the second French zone within three months of plan adoption. Mainz bridgeheads must be cleared by end of June 1938.
Chicago August 29 A grand jury indictment targets six men named as leaders of a “bomb trust” after State’s Attorney John A. Swanson, the victims of a prior bombing, ordered arrests. Named defendants include James Belerastro Angelo Lucci Mike Casselli Fricke Vitro and Gus Fiocca. An undercover officer reportedly bought two bombs from the gang leading to unlawful possession and sale charges.
British aviatrix Lady Mary Heath is reported injured after a plane fall. The Associated Press notes her fall impacts aviation history discussions while listing historical endurance figures and times for reference.
Naval reduction discussions in London are close to a final point within ten days. Administration officials remain unwilling to expand beyond a statement that negotiations are progressing favorably. President Hoover, Secretary Stimson and Secretary Adams coordinate. Undersecretaries participate.
Taylor County Post No. 12 of The American Legion held its bi weekly meeting at the Moose Home. Officers for the year were elected including Post Commander E J Kersting First Vice Commander G Wesley Evans Second Vice Commander V O Poe and Post Adjutant G A Lit.
Lady Mary Heath the British aviatrix suffered critical injuries when her airplane dived into the roof of Mills Company factory on Cleveland's East Side. Mechanic Irwin Kirk was injured but not seriously. Heath was rushed to hospital with probable skull fracture and multiple injuries. the crash halted at the two story building during a national air races event.
Chicago reports a murky gang slaying with J F Bowman a 36 year old racketeer shot multiple times and carried to Henrotin Hospital by a small swift man who fled as police moved in The event centers on gang violence the hospital scene and a fleeing suspect The bake sale notice follows with the Ladies Aid Society event at Empire Meat Market on Saturday August 21 at 11 AM including homemade bread cakes pies and candy
The first aircraft to circumnavigate the globe completed a 20 000 mile journey across three continents and two oceans in 21 days setting a new world record for around the world travel. The Zepp carried 36 000 pieces of mail and began at Lakehurst New Jersey on Aug 7 with 21 passengers at start and 16 at finish.
The navy dirigible Los Angeles completed an in flight passenger transfer and prepared to depart Cleveland for Lakehurst to join the Graf Zeppelin. The mid air landing demonstration occurred before about 100000 spectators at the national air races yesterday as Lieut. A W Gorton connected lines between two uprights.
Washington August 29 Democrats on the senate finance committee prepared to advance amendments to the Republican tariff bill. They held the committee draft and expert studies as they weigh minority or majority reports before a potential next week floor consideration amid sharp GOP criticism.
Tepp's voyage around the globe, covered by Associated Press, completed in 23 days and caused only two minor mishaps. The Graf Zeppelin circled Earth, with stops at Tokyo and Los Angeles, marking one of the era's great aviation feats. The record previously held by John Henry Meas and C. B. D. Goolger stood at 23 days 15 hours 21 minutes.
John B. Easton of Williamstown was reelected president of the State Federation of Labor as C. L. Jarrett of Charleston was reelected secretary at the sixth annual convention. Health and overwork facts interrupt final adjournment as officers and vice presidents from Huntington Parkersburg Clarksburg assemble.
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