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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1929
Page
1
Washington reports a friendly US Japan naval conference as delegates tackle disarmament ahead of London talks. Tokyo seeks submarines and 10,000 ton cruisers while demanding strength near 70 percent of its largest auxiliary fleet. Wakatsuki reiterated Tokyo’s positions during the Chicago visit.
Shanghai December 17 The battle worn Nationalist government seems again to be on the offensive after a string of victories over three rebellious factions. Reports say Nanking forces are entering belligerent territory with hostile units crumbling before their advance. At Canton Nationalists won a bloody battle December and crushed the Ironsides division of General Chang Fak-Wei and the Wwangsi rebels who cooperated in an attack on the metropolis.
The Sentinel invites local merchants to list and advertise their merchandise in the Gift Club. Call the paper to speak with the club manager who will assist. The note emphasizes no neglect of progressive city merchants and notes available premium inventory for the period.
The Mexican government closes the consulate at Laredo Texas in protest over local attitudes toward Calles. The interior department says tourist entry cards authorized for Laredo will be rescinded. Laredo, a key port of entry for American goods and tourists, may see traffic diverted to other ports.
In Mountain View Arkansas a mother and her missing son reunite as four men stand trial for the murder of Connie Franklin. Mrs Lily Bake traveled from Clarendon to meet Marion Franklin Rogers who she identifies as her child. the trial continues amid questions over the son's claimed identity.
Paris reports Pola Negri the actress says Friday the 13th is her lucky day as she reconciles with husband Prince Serge Midvani after eight months apart in a court. She plans two more films this year and a second honeymoon at St Moritz.
Grafton and surrounding area shift from depression to optimism as business leaders forecast a prosperous year 1930 with permanent payrolls and better labor conditions. Taylor County Board of Trade President G T Bartlett urges cooperation while Dr H L Potts notes improving business prospects and promises of an industrial future.
Taylorville Illinois December 17 miners at five of six Christian county mines are returning or ready to return. Pat Toohey Pittsburgh secretary of the National miners union says the strike will continue statewide in a intensified form. Local No 3473 United Mine Workers at Peabody Mine No 9 voted to return after a company committee agreement. Over twenty strikers secured bond releases from 500 to 700 dollars.
In McAlester Oklahoma on December 17 AP reports 66 miners trapped by a blast at Old Town Coal Company’s North McAlester mine. Rescue crews rush to reach the slope where most workers labored amid fears poisonous gases. Frank Parker, a mining engineer, was recovered from the shaft. Sixty nine men began work that day. two survivors signaled others before evacuation.
Uruguayan flyer and French companion started a record long distance non stop flight from Cromwell Airdrome in England toward South Africa. Weather favored the crossing of the Atlantic, but they landed near Natal after about 36 to 39 hours aloft, the monoplane overturning upon landing and injuring both pilots.
Washington December 17 The senate elections committee postponed the Nye resolution to unseat Senator Grundy of Pennsylvania until after the Christmas recess due to lack of quorum. Credentials of Senator Patrick Sullivan Wyoming were also deferred. Nye declared he would press for a vote, while Grundy and Sullivan were deemed legally appointed.
The Sentinel reports rising public interest since announcing its Gift Club offering thousands in prizes and cash commissions. It expects to publish a full prize list by Thursday, including three major automobiles. Prizes are chosen for high value and low upkeep to maximize usefulness for winners.
Eastern Standard Time December 15 entries show a non-stop flight from Seville to Montevideo with multiple waypoints. The aircraft passed Rabat Casablanca Paris Tirana Natal Brayail St Pauls Rock and Cape Verde vicinity before landing at Maracuja near Natal Brazil.
A nation wide manhunt failed to capture Frederick Burke alias Frederick Dane, sought for murder after fatally wounding Patrolman Charles Skelly in St Joseph Michigan. Burke suspected in the November 7 Jefferson Wisconsin bank holdup and linked to the St Valentine ́s Day massacre in Chicago. Viola Daniels held on receiving stolen goods. she earlier used the name Mattie Howard and served time for a 1921 Missouri murder. A raid on their Lake Shore Drive home recovered securities worth 319850 and uncovered an arsenal. Burke jumped bail in 1927 on a separate charge.
Grafton Fruit Market announces a special Christmas shipment arriving tonight with priced options 75c 81 and 1.50 delivered. FP-1T
Stop and see our last car of apples on display at Central Hotel. They are fine and present within reach of all. Wholesale and retail by basket. Prices from 12 5 to 1 75. Berkeley Co. Orchard Co. L. F. Staub, Mgr. lit 19 20 23-fp.
Eight Wheeling theatres announce Sunday operations starting next Sunday after a public ballot shows strong favor for Sunday shows. City and county authorities are urged by ministers to enforce state law and prevent Sunday openings.
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