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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
4
The issue discusses Senator Grundy replacing Ware, with views on Pennsylvania politics and expectations of his impact in the Senate. It notes local trolley fare talks, argues for fare increases and reduced student tickets, and urges street cleaning ahead of Christmas.
Classified style ad promising rapid weight gain and a specific tablet treatment Kleffer's Tablets containing yeast cod liver oil and sugar coating. Claims to add mass energy and vigor with a money back guarantee if no gain in 60 days. Mentions H L Potts manager and The Love Drug Company service with a smile.
The article argues replacing strict salaries for sheriffs with moderate commissions tied to tax collections would lower costs, boost effort in collecting personal and real taxes, and restore the sheriff’s office to a desirable, high prestige post attracting top men in each county. It suggests commissions would align incentives with revenue, offset by current salary limits.
Massachusetts registrar George A. Parker reports from over 30,000 accident inquiries that only six drivers admitted exceeding 20 mph and just one admitted fault. The figures suggest motorists generally believe they are right, though the meaning is unclear.
Reports from the Bureau of Railway Economics show a nine month net operating income of 960 million dollars for American railroads. It implies a potential annual return of 5.29 percent on property investment, indicating performance above recent years and suggesting no hard times for railroads or the country.
Mexican officials plan to finish the Meridian highway section from Monterrey to Mexico City next year. The Meridian would connect Winnipeg to Mexico City as the core route, with 2000 miles already surfaced in the U S and Canada and broader Pan American aims to Rio de Janeiro. The project could boost South American travel and Pan American relations as North and South routes gain speed.
The Dornier model stretches 82 feet with a 101 foot wing span and four 500 horsepower American motors for an estimated 112 mph. It promises luxury interior and a crew of pilot, mechanic, and steward. The piece muses on land yachts and motor gypsy wagons as a missing link in mobile travel.
Senate debates tariffs as lobby panel hears testimony on sugar duties. Interstate Commerce resumes hearings on communications bill. Agriculture subcommittee launches probe into New York Chicago and New Orleans cotton exchanges. House moves Hawley bill to approve four billion dollar French war debt settlements. Committees on Republican rules Merchant Marine and Fisheries and Agriculture outline upcoming agendas.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the transfer of West Virginia Midland Railway lines in Webster county to Greenbrier Cheat and Elk Railroad, a Western Maryland subsidiary. The 15 mile branch runs from near Webster Spring to Pardee Curtain mill in Bergoo. The order allows $650,000 in West Virginia Midland bonds as first mortgage five percent gold bonds on the line.
An unidentified man jumped from the Sixth street bridge into the Allegheny river this morning as workers passed by. Several onlookers tried to stop him but he eluded them. Police initiated a river search.
Flood waters continued to rise across south and west Britain on December 12, inundating large farm areas as rivers overflowed their banks.
Associated Press reports Justice Peyton Gordon ruled that Senators Cole Blease and Thomas J Heflin were immune from arrest for refusing to answer a subpoena about their knowledge of a police sergeant's death. The piece notes threats of broader damage and mentions areas including the Thames valley and western midland counties being hard hit.
Victoria Texas December 12 Thomas McGrew, a Black man, received a life term after being convicted under Texas repeated offenses law for a third felony, stemming from stealing 30 cents and a pie.
In Los Angeles a will of John B. Newman, pioneer Arizona mining millionaire who died a widower, was set aside. His widow is awarded $100,000 in cash and the income from a $100,000 trust, instead of $300 a month until she remarries, with four Newman children agreeing to disregard the will. The passage notes unrelated reference to Washington state fish elevators to aid salmon.
Moundsville inmate Jack Bell who was convicted in October for armed robbery and serving 45 years was captured while trying to escape from state prison. Weirton Steel’s tin plant plans to resume full operations on Monday. Logan notes Peter Kinder is held for grand jury action related to the Blairsville slaying of Joe Gore.
Associated Press reports Marshal Feng Yu-Hsiang directing a private force of about 400,000, described as the largest private army globally, amid his conflict with the nationalist government.
A fishing vessel struck rocks off Caparica in dense fog and sank with 30 aboard. 10 are missing. Near Albufeira another fishing boat collided with a freighter, sank, two drowned and five rescued. In Washington Byrd and Manly win Smithsonian Langley medal for 1929 aeronautical achievements. Lindbergh also a holder.
Maximum automobile speed limits in the states have climbed from about 20 to 38 miles per hour since 1910, reflecting broad regulatory changes and evolving traffic safety standards across the country.
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