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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1928

Page

2

Grand Slam in Spade Contract Puzzle and Radio Listings

A long, cluttered OCR passage mixes a bridge problem about Z and Y in a spade contract with a proposed line of play leading to a grand slam, followed by a dense block of radio programming listings for stations in Schenectady, Washington, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, and other locales. The bridge section discusses discarding, trump management, and forcing tricks, ending with a hint that the solution appears in the next article. The schedule lists shows, orchestras, and air times across multiple stations.

Deamon Auc- Ibis Tion

Radio Schedule Listings From Associated Press Era

Eastern standard time digital scan shows station call letters and programs. Entries include WEAF New York WOR Newark WPG Atlantic City WEEI Boston WGR Buffalo WFE WLIT Philadelphia IKDKA Pittsburgh detailing daily shows such as Dinner Music News Concert Orchestra Dance Music and various music and talk segments with times and program names.

Associated Press WPG Atlantic City

Below Zero Weather Strikes West States

Arctic weather grips the region with Montana enduring sub zero readings. Lewiston records 26 below zero while Moore Chinook and Billings report 24 22 and lower temperatures. Snow falls after a rapid temperature drop reaching Kansas City as light snow begins.

Denver Montana Colorado Plains Lewiston Moore Chinook Billings Kansas Kansas City

Lang Enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in Cathedral

Canterbury England December 4 AP Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang 97th Archbishop of Canterbury and primate of the Church of England was enthroned in St Augustines marble chair in a medieval ceremony at the cathedral Despite fines of King George there was a last minute possibility the enthronement could be postponed reflecting the grand pageantry of the event.

Canterbury Eng Cosmo Gordon Lang Church of England St. Augustine York George

Speedy relief for sore throat safe prescription noted

A newspaper ad promotes Thoxine a doctor approved sore throat remedy. It promises quick relief with one swallow targeting the internal cause not reached by gargles. It is iron chloroform and lope free pleasant tasting and safe for the family with a money back guarantee. Sold at Red Cross Pharmacy Gratton Drug and Chemical Co and other stores.

Red Cross’ Pharmacy Gratton Drug & Chemical Co

Bodies Found in Rio Harbor After Plane Crash

Rio Janeiro harbor recovered thirteen bodies from a crash that killed a Brazilian air party including Alberto Santos-Dumont. A mechanic died in hospital, a diver perished due to air line failure, and five Democratic leaders were among the dead.

Rio Janeiro Alberto Santos-Dumont Santos Dumont France Rais Democratic Party

Rejected Suitor Kills Girl and Mother Then Himself

William Laqua, a well digger, killed Beatrice Barager 26 and her mother and then died by dynamite explosion after attempting to force marriage. He reportedly argued with the girl over a rival and waited at the Barager home before attacking. A neighbor heard screams as the blast wrecked the upper portion of the house.

Amerald Sasi William Laqua Laqua Beatrice Barager Barager

Hoover's Continued from Page One Election Totals

Hoover's race shows Wolverton, Republican, defeating incumbent Win O'Brien by 690 votes. Other districts list Carl G. Bachmann 21,989 and Frank L. Bowman 10,74 in first and fourth districts. James A. Hughes leads in third with 1 615, Hugh Ike Shot leads fifth with 183. Unofficial figures hint Joe L. Smith over B. T. England by a slim margin.

Wolverton Inowmbant O'Brien Carl G. Bachmann Frank L. Bowman James A. Hughes Hugh Ike Joe L. Smith B. T. England

London King on verge of commission plan

Overnight dispatches report slight improvement for King as newspapers outline plans for a commission to act for him. Other updates note a Chilean quake toll rising to 218 with thousands injured and homeless, a Rio harbor plunge death, and various regional incidents across the Americas plus political demonstrations in Havana.

Associated Press London Santiago Chile Rio’ Janeiro Harbor

Exile residence of Trotsky and tariff hearings begin

Reports cover Trotsky in exile and Washington-House tariff hearings starting January 7. The Richmond State Anti Saloon League blasts Virginia as a state wide drinking scandal, while University denies the charges and Baldwin’s rejection is noted.

Washington—House Richmond State Anti-Saloon League Virginia University Washington Baldwin Los Angele Washington Smoot Kotzebue Inston James Collins York Malachute P Louisville Riverside Cal Northcott Britten

Coolidge Continued from Fade One

Cambridge Maryland and Jesse W Hadale Lancaster involved in continuation. The brief notes reference ongoing coverage and cross references to earlier fade lines.

Coolidge Fade Cambridge, Md Jesse W. Hadale Lancaster

Ministers and Assignments Listed for Several Posts

A list of diplomatic appointments includes Jefferson Gaffery named Minister to Colombia from Louisiana, A F. Arthur Sehnen feld as Minister to Bulgaria in DC, Warren D. Robbins named Minister to Salvador, Charles 8. Wilson designated to Romania with Maine ties, and John J. Guill from California as a Federal Farm Loan Board member.

Colombia Jefferson Gaffery Louisiana Bulgaria A. FP Arthur Sehnenfeld District of Columbia Salvador Warren D. Robbins New York Romania Charles 8. Wilson Maine Federal Farm Loan Board John J. Guill California

Veteran Statesman to Be Unopposed Again

Vienna reports Dr. Michael Hainiuch will be unanimously elected president for a third term after all political parties agree. The constitution will be amended to allow a third term for him alone, while successors remain limited to two terms.

Vienna Michael Hainiuch

Prance Refuses US Extradition Bid in Blackmer Case

Paris reports Prance declines extradition of M. Blackmer, the missing witness in a Denver indictment alleging false income tax returns. The request sought extradi tion of the case witness as part of a U.S. push related to tax charges.

Paris United States M. Blackmer Denver Plackmer

Jenkins Appointed to Run Five Property Surveys

County court appoints Sam T. Jenkins to conduct surveys on five parcels in multiple districts. Properties include 37 acres owned by Gabe Work Coal Co in Flemington, 85 acres to John R. McGee in Booths Creek, 198 acres of Armstrong and McGee in Booths Creek, 630 acres of Wabash Coal Co in Booths Creek, and 3.5 acres owned by Mary L. Finnecan in the city of Gratton.

Sam TR. Jenkins John L. Heehmer Capending Gabe Work Coal Company Flemington John R. McGee Booths Creek Armstrong and McCee Wabash Goal Cam Booths Creek Mary L. Finnecan City of Gratton

American Murdered in Bluefields Office

Tayard Waters, the son of the oldest American in Bluefields, was killed last night in his office. U S marines and national guard are investigating but no clues have been found.

Bluefields Nic

County Court Adjourns as Successor to Haymond Sought

The county court adjourned yesterday afternoon without naming a successor to the late Squire J C Haymond but will reconvene tomorrow to discuss the appointment. Budget estimates for 1929 were approved for Sheriff-elect William Mays, Prosecutor-elect James Holt, and County Clerk Fral Henagl. Holt selected Elizabeth Stuck as stenographer. Bennett kept current staff with Mary C Goley and Renab, Prime clerk. Additional office help may be hired in fall. Rebecca Bartlett allowed groceries from county funds. Claims for property damage from road construction filed. routine bills approved. checks to be issued tomorrow or Thursday for distribution.

Squire J. C. Haymond William Mays James Holt Fral Henagl Elizabeth Stuck W. Merle Watkins Bennett Mary C. Goley Rena Bl Sentinel Rebecca Bartlett

Alleged Revolutionist Arrested In Mexico

Despatches from Mazatlan report Gumerhindo Berlanga arrested by military authorities in Sonora on charges of threatening General Obregon’s widow. He allegedly vowed to curse her children unless she used her influence with President Portes Gil to save José De Leon Toral from execution. Documents claim the prisoner is sedition tied and he will be sent to Mexico City for investigation.

Mejien City Mazatlan Gumerhindo Berlanga Sonora Alvaro Obregon Portes Gil José de Leon Toral Mexico City

Deaths and notices from across regions and notable figures

The report recalls Captain J. Rockwell of St. Albans aged 98, a veteran steamboat captain, and John D. Sage, 51, president of Union Central Life Insurance Company. A cabinet room incident at the White House is mentioned with references to the Coolidges, conveying a fragmented obituary snippet.

Associated Presa St. Albans J. ‘Wl Rockwell World’s Olds Cincinnati John D. Sage Union Central’ Life Insurance Company Anee White House Coolidges

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