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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
1
Berlin in 1930 saw politics dominated by the reparations question as the year closed. The public felt a definite settlement might be achieved though disappointment grew over the money arrangements and broader outcomes for the regime.
Charles Preston Guard died Sunday December 28 at 6 30 in La Trobe Street home after a year long decline from cirrhosis of the liver He was born in Martinsburg West Virginia March 2 1858 son of David J and Frances Emmonds Guard A former Virginia soldier he later moved with his family to Grafton West Virginia where he worked in construction and taught school He studied law under John Barton Payne and practiced as a lawyer before retiring to a quieter life
Paris December 29 Marshal Joffre, famed Marne hero, sank into extreme weakness amid a grave condition. Five doctors at his side reported a coma and fading consciousness, despite brief lucid intervals as General Isale, chief of staff, and others monitored his decline. Doctors had little hope he could survive the day.
Sparks from a toy electric train set set a tinsel decorated tree ablaze in Seattle. Ewart Collins, aged 6, died from burn injuries sustained in the blaze reported yesterday. Authorities described the incident as a tragic Christmas accident.
New York on December 29 reports exchanges totaling 604 million dollars with balances of 125 million dollars. The brief financial snapshot notes activity across money markets and clearinghouse dealings in the wake of year end movements.
A compact chronicle of West Virginia events from January covering local crimes and trials. Highlights include Ezra Richardson’s death by self harm after a robbery beating near Shinnston, a Cleveland case in Wheeling, state education and temperance course plans, a large state cash balance report, pollution and labor bureau developments, indictments in Romney and Sanawha county, and major mining accidents at Lilly Brook No. 1.
Ice coated highways in Virginia created dangerous travel with packed snow on top. State Road Commission planned extra cinders on curves and grades along Midland Trail and Route 50 east of Gratton. Despite many sledders and icy streets, no serious accidents reported, though vehicles were often pulled from ditches. Sidewalks were cleared and city streets grew safer as morning progressed.
Chicago report on the 1923 World's Fair progress cites six buildings already erected with three built for the event and six more to begin as weather allows. A staff of 150 works daily and organizers claim the exposition is 18 months ahead of any prior large fair.
New York observers note a tumultuous 1930 with 11 Latin American republics installing new leaders. Revolutions propelled six presidents, Argentina and others saw army officers in power as instability and economic malaise shaped outcomes. Guatemala changed hands twice in rapid succession as 1930 began.
In Youngstown on December 29 AP reports Judge David Jenkins denied the Bethlehem Corporation and Sheet and Tube merger, granting minority holders an injunction. The ruling cites improper stockholder information and questions about the exchange ratio, after a long proxy and litigation battle led by Cyrus S. Eaton. The court found the merger terms inadequately supported and questioned the adequacy of the consideration, delaying final approval.
Grafton high school's gymnasium is under repair and refinishing work. It will be ready for use this coming season. During construction and until tomorrow or Wednesday, Bearcats will practice on the YMCA floor. Coach McKinney announced the Thursday game with Bowlesburg will be played on the high school floor. Saturday's game with Davis and Mkins College freshmen will also be held at the high school. The 8 o'clock start time was noted.
Arthur Reynolds argues that deferred buying can bring better times amid economic strains in Chicago as the nation faces new conditions. The report cites Reynolds outlining consumer restraint and anticipated recovery measures during a period of financial uncertainty.
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