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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1928

Page

5

Uncertain Prince Visit to Xing Ton Delayed

Unclear whether the Prince will reach Xing ton as the heir apparent arrives. If the King is asleep, awakening him would be unwise and the Prince's visit may be deferred to an early morning hour. The text notes two of the King's sons remain at home.

Victoria Terminal Bou| Belfort Inlogne France Boulogne Torch Kelksstone England Yglish Princeshore

Royal Family Update From Bermuda and Africa Trip

The article reports the King on a hunting trip in Africa with his elder brother. Jeff Capetown arrived last Friday on the Balmoral Castle and may not return until December 24. Prince George serves as a lieutenant aboard HMS Durban in Bermuda, kept informed but no return order issued. The Duke of York stays in London during the illness, with Princess Mary also in the capital.

Gloucester Africa Bnother Jeff Capetown Balmoral Castle Prince George Leutenant Windsor H. M. S. Durban Hamilton Bermuda England Duke of York London Mary

Arrest Pair as Terrorists in Dallas Weekend Crime

Dallas police capture Lee Roy Merriman and Benny Aldredge after a 36 hour crime spree suspected to include four hold ups three armed assaults three farm robberies and a post office robbery. The pair allegedly tied up and threatened victims before daylight then fled toward Oklahoma. Merriman was wounded in a gunfight during their arrest.

Dallas Texas Mies Lee Roy Merriman Caddo Okla Benny Aldredge Merriman

Man Arrested on Warrant in Crafton

Joe McVicker of West Crafton was arrested last night by Constables Joe Bolmer and C. P. Green on a warrant charging non support issued by Squire W. E. Leach. He was jailed and will have a hearing late today. No other arrests were reported in Crafton and vicinity in the last 24 hours.

Joe McVicker West Crafton Joe Bolmer C. P. Green Squire W. E. Leach McVicker Crafton

Pittsburgh Markets Slow but Steady Across Commodities

Department of Agriculture notes produce in steady trade with York Imperials at 3.00, Baldwins 1.50 to 1.75, and other apples and pears varying by type. Livestock shows hogs weak, cattle about steady, calves steady with good and choice weights, and sheep and lambs firm to higher with notable price ranges.

Pittsburgh Virginia York Imperials West Virginia New York Baldwins Hubbardstons Kings Virginia York Trorials Pennsylvania Grimes Golden

Governor appoints Hastings to U S Senate seat

Del Del December 11 Governor Robinson named Daniel Hastings, currently Wilmington municipal court judge, to fill the United States Senate vacancy created by the resignation of T Coleman Du Pont. Hastings is to serve as senator until a successor is chosen.

Del Robinson Daniel. Hastings Wilmington United States T. Coleman du Pont

Champion Steer Will Feed Poor Children

New York on December 11 the 1150 pound champion steer named Dick arrived to aid a charity for impoverished children at Christmas. J C Penney paid a record seven dollars per pound for the steer at the Chicago International Livestock Exposition where Dick was crowned grand champion. Jimmy Dodge of Penney proposed the charity dinner, with Tenney approving, estimating the steer’s cost at eleven dollars and fifty cents per pound. The steer was raised by 12 year old Clarence Goecke of State Center Town.

New York J.C. Penney Chicago Jimmy Dodge Penney Tenney Clarence ‘Goecke State Center Town

Slayer Seeks Speedy Action In Turmoil Of 1926 Slaying

Opha Defenbaugh convicted in Taylor county circuit court for the murder of Sandy Combe, a fellow Wendel miner, on December 24, 1926. Sentenced to 12 years in the state penitentiary by Judge Warren B. Kittle. He today demanded action from his attorney Sidney H. Sommurville to speed proceedings.

Supreme Court Moundsville State Defenbaugh Mill Creek Randolph County Sommerville Slayjer Tiemmdeville Herove Leenbaugh Opha Defenbaugh Taylor County Sandy Combe Wendel Warren B. Kittle Sidney H. Sommurville

Night Club Raids by Prohibition Agents Across New York

Prohibition agents raided five night clubs and restaurants in New York City area on December 11, arresting several persons. The raids caused wide spread alarm and many venues closed for the night as officers carried out enforcement actions. Ernest Lee and Eugene Batley were in Grafton today handling business for the People stores at Clarksburg.

New York Prohibition Ernest Lee Eugéne Batley Grafton Clarksburg Rill

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