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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1929
Page
8
The article highlights Kelly E Bartlett Shoe Company as a best exclusive shop highlighting new footwear lines and seasonal discounts. It notes emphasis on craftsmanship, local production, and a promotion event attracting customers to its storefront.
President Hoover urges strengthening law enforcement and a unified approach to prohibition, border control, and tax reform. He calls for streamlined court procedures, codified laws, and a border patrol under the coast guard, while detailing measures to stabilize wages, curb unemployment, and expand construction amid economic strain. He notes no inflation, growing foreign trade, and the need for a flexible tariff with agricultural emphasis, ahead of London talks on naval limits.
The Christmas Store confronts holiday sales pressures and supply gaps as customers seek gifts. Management notes tight margins and fluctuating inventory while planning promotions to attract shoppers during the peak season.
The Senate and House discussed President Hoover's first communication amid a wary mood over the tariff bill. The Vare seat dispute in Pennsylvania looms large as William B. Wilson’s Democratic challenge may be overruled after a Senate Elections committee vote to avoid recounts in 31 counties. Tax reduction and the tariff issue likely wait until January, with Christmas recess in sight.
A November arrest tally from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad police, reported by Captain Morehead, shows 53 arrests. Most charges were petit larceny, including 31 cases, with 19 train riders, one for carrying a concealed weapon, one drunk, and one for receiving stolen goods. Total losses reported were only $25 from those arrested.
Property valued at about 10453.80 was returned to owners in November per State Trooper H K Debendarter’s monthly report. Freeland Preston and Russell Canfield were charged after a series of robberies across Northern West Virginia. Eleven arrests were made during the month by Trooper Debendarfer.
The report lists six arrests for felony charges four for breaking and entering two for contributing to the delinquency of a minor three for violation of the prohibition laws and two for miscellaneous charges.
Lawrence Cuppett an 11 year old was injured when a coaster collided with a car on Beech Street near Spruce. The Demoss vehicle driven by T C Demoss struck the sled as boys rode down the hill after school. He suffered facial bruises but was not considered seriously hurt.
Taylor county court reviewed recommendations to raise salaries for three deputy assessors under County Assessor Ed N. Lock. No action was taken though reports circulated about possible dismissals. the board reserved judgment on the salary proposals made November 1. The session mainly handled routing matters and ordered road overseers in the magistrate districts to be informed of work performed despite opposition from the court.
S M Musgrove and William A Young posted bonds of 600 each and were admitted as notary publics in Taylor County. The process involved individuals who had qualified individually for the office and were approved after proper bonds and paperwork.
The Holland-American line steamship Binnendijk lay on the bottom in 86 feet of water near Philadelphia as flames burned its decks. Firemen battled the blaze while the captain put total damage at 500000 dollars for vessel and cargo.
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