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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

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Nine of accused plead guilty in bank case

Nine former officers and employees of Industrial Bank of Flint pleaded guilty in circuit court to embezzling 3,592,000. Others stood mute. several set for trial in January. Pleaders include Elton D. Graham Ivan P. Christensen Milton Pollock Frank D. Montague Mark H. Kelley Russell A. Runyan J W Barron A J Schlosser Clifford A. Plum. De Camp and Thompson, others, stood mute. De Camp to trial January 6. All pleaders released on bond pending sentence.

Flint, Mich Industrial Bank of Flint Elton D. Graham Ivan P. Christensen Milton Pollock Frank D. Montague Mark H. Kelley Russell A. Runyan J. W. Barron A. J. Schlosser Clifford A. Plum John 8 DeCamp Farrell A. Thompson Robert P. Brown Robert H. D. McDonald Donald McGregor George Wood

Syripe's Fate Depends On Conference In Coal Strike

Taylorville Illinois December 16 A conference between authorities and Peabody No 9 miners will largely decide if the National Miners Union strike in Taylorville coal fields grows or wanes The Peabody Company plans to resume work at No 9 after the meeting with the union while miners voted to stay underground until National Guardsmen are withdrawn and old jobs are restored Also at Pana Penwell mine union men began returning to work after a Saturday meeting

Taylorville National Miners Union Peabomite No.9 Peabody Company Shafta Nation 1 Pana Here Penwell

Accidental gun discharge ends Wayne man's life

Wayne West Virginia December 16. Lord Lucan a 13 year old boy was killed when his shotgun discharged accidentally while hunting near his father's Ferguson home. He lived with his grandfather and his father worked as a miner in McDowell county.

Wayne Man Wayne W. Va Lord Lucan Ferguson Turday McDowell County Turner's

Ohio Coal Industry Trials in Wake of Prolonged Strike

Ohio coal mines, hit by an 20 month strike, show production rising to 26 million tons this year while many miners live near poverty and operators report losses. Eastern Ohio shipments top 1926 levels as two thirds of mines operated before Great Lakes season end. Some firms have collapsed or filed bankruptcy, and industry leaders push to win back markets and educate residents to buy Ohio coal. Recovery is hoped within 18 months by optimally consolidating, though freight rates hinder progress.

St. Clairsville Ohio Associated Press Great Lakes Cambridge Cambridge Collertea Company Hocking Valley Sunday Creek Valley Northwest R. Livingstone Ireland, Jr

U S Adherence to Court Will Bring Debate

Washington reports a looming senate battle over adherence to the world court. President Hoover may submit a revised protocol after a year, with opposition promising a determined fight. Three top Republican foreign relations members disapprove, while administration hopes for party strength gains in the upcoming senate reorganization.

Washington Senate Hoover Foreign Relations Committee Borah Johnson California Moses New Hampshire Friends of

Interesting Program Is Presented Sunday By Girl Reserves

The Girl Reserves presented an “Circle of Light” pageant at Saint Pauls Church during regular services last night at 8:00 pm. Cast included Virginia Madera Helen Brown Janie Cline Katheryn Marshall Ada Claire Friedman Vivian Bunner Wilda Koch and others such as Eleanor Bolliger Helen Blackman Donna Ryan Irene Boone and Mrs Luke B. Ross.

Girl's Reserve Service Itd St. Paul's M Circle of Light Virginia Madera Helen Brown Janie Cline Katheryn Marshall Ada Claire Friedman Vivian Bunner Wilda Koch Eleanor Bolliger Helen Blackman Donna Ryan Irene Boone Luke B. Ross

Japanese Hold! Delegation Eyes 10 10 7 Naval Ratio

A Japanese delegation arrives in Washington to discuss London naval conference topics before it opens. Key issue is a 10-10-7 ratio for auxiliary ships, contrasting with the 5-5-3 ratio for capital ships. Also noted is support for Kellogg anti war treaty obligations and Hoover Stimson policy. The Sentinel promotes a Gift Club with prizes including three automobiles and cash rewards for participants.

Washington America London Hoover Stimson Chicago Reijiro Wakatsuki

Missionary Seized by Bandits in Hankow Region

In Hankow on December 16, reports say Rev. W. K. Sandy of the British Wesleyan Mission at Tayeh has been captured by bandits and is held for ransom. The same band alleged to have abducted Rev. Ulrich Kreutzen last month. Kreutzen was later released after ransom. Several missionaries fled uprisings and others moved toward Kdangshenkanv as an American gunboat provides protection.

Hankow W. K. Sandy Tayeh Hupeh Sandy Ulrich Kreutzen Michigan Kreutzen

Thirteenth baby born in Grafton family Friday

Thirteen children and the 13th baby born Friday December 13 belong to John Beston, a Graf ton tailor. Friends note a change in him as he contemplates caring for twelve other children while Mrs Beston handles daily chores and schooling.

John Beston Grafton

Four Die As Fire Engulfs Baltimore Paper Plant

A four story plant of the Thomas H. OConnor Waste Paper Company in downtown Baltimore burned fiercely, killing at least four people. Firemen found three bodies in upper stories and another victim died later in Mercy Hospital from a broken back after leaping from a third story window. About 50 workers fled by fire escapes as flames consumed vast quantities of old paper, turning the building into a furnace before aid arrived. The blaze, believed to have started on the fourth floor, spread rapidly, and investigators could not determine the cause. Continuous coverage continued on page seven.

Baltimore Thomas H. Oconnor Waste Paper Company Tiny Byers Mercy Hospital Paper Company Oceu

Larre-Borges Flight Log

The Associated Press reports the Larre-Borges flight log with times across a long Atlantic route from Seville toward Monti, detailing positions near Cape Verde, Rabat, Casa Blanca, Rio De Oro, and Porto Praya. The log notes weather requests from Natal, Brazil as the journey progresses.

Associated Press All Times Eastern Standard Cape Verde Islands Seville Spain Monti & A. m Rabat Morocco Casa Blanca Rio de Oro Porto Praya Natal Brazil

Pola Negri Reconciles With Prince Serge Mdivani

Paris reports Pola Negri and Prince Serge Mdivani, once on the verge of divorce, reconciled in a French court and plan to depart for America together in January after a formal reconciliation. They will travel from their country house to St Moritz before leaving for America.

Paris Chicago Tribune Today Pola Negri Serge Mdvani America St. Moritz

Mysterious Drinks Sold Here Preceding Holiday Trade

City officers report mysterious drinks being sold in Grafton before the annual holiday trade. A survey last night shows apprehension as many new potent beverages flow into the area. Fewer arrests are expected during the holidays as bootleggers grow scarce and officials note a developing “floe water” wave.

Grafton

Immunity Granted to Calles for Safe Passage Through U.S.

U S authorities assured Plutarco Elias Calles former Mexican president immunity from arrest on conspiracy to murder when he travels through Laredo Texas tomorrow or Wednesday. Diplomats said Secretary Stimson telegraphed that no officer would act against his diplomatic status and the government would take necessary steps to protect him. District Attorney Walls had planned to intercept Calles between San Antonio and Laredo for trial in the murder case tied to General Lucio Blanco.

Laredo Tex United States Plutarco Elias Calles Mexico John’ A. Waals Calles San Antonio Henry L. Stimson Walls Lucio Blanco Rio Grande River

Man With Dual Existence Is Police Slayer

In St Joseph Michigan on December 16 Frederick Dane, a bank robber and murder suspect sought across the Midwest, is linked to a fatal shooting of Miss Skelly after a minor traffic incident. Police recover fraud clues and a Lake Shore Drive mansion raid uncovers $219,350 in stolen securities.

St. Joseph Mich Middle West Frederick Dane Lake Shore Drive Dr. Jekyl Dr. Hyde Dane Miss Skelly Three Penny Lake Shore

Uruguayan Airmen Press Toward South American Landing

Uruguayan flyer Binjor Larre Borges and French lieutenant Leon Challe push a non stop flight from Spain toward Montevideo crossing the South Atlantic. They radio for Natal weather as they near the Brazilian coast about 27 hours into the journey, about halfway across the 1600 mile Atlantic stretch.

Associated Press Binjor Larre-Borges Urasguayan Challe South Atlantic Spain Montevideo Quay Atlantic Fern Natal Brazil Cape Verde Islands Africa Fernando de Moranhs Tadeo Tarre- Borges Leon Challe South America Brazillian

Eight killed by axe fiend in Northland in Three Rivers

Police found Mrs. Andrew Day and seven children aged one to 14 dead at the Day home with throats cut, apparently by an axe. Day, the father, was found wandering in the street with his throat cut and survived. Beds and wounds observed in the home. Police report suggest the killer waited to execute all victims.

Three Rivers Que Andrew Day Day

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