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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1929
Page
8
A four year old boy, questioned after a fatal shooting, describes gunfire and a car with a wounded man and a groaning officer. Authorities say the child learned details as snow halted lead to the child’s relatives. Police re-open search for a missing woman tied to the slaying, with heightened guard around the suspect’s relatives.
The article reports that many veterans remain unpaid for service rendered before January 3, 1930, with 1,561,349 others already paid a $3,479,958,475 total. Between 300,000 and 400,000 veterans are eligible but have not yet applied. It also notes Rhinelanders filed over 3,000 patent petitions at the Cologne consular office in four years.
Senator Brookhart of Iowa and Senator Norris of Nebraska press for Mellon removal from the treasury and for broader enforcement changes tied to prohibition. Senate floor remarks reference the Wall Street Prohibition controversy as Jones hints at legal action and court disputes over purchaser culpability.
The West Virginia University library building in Morgantown will be built by C A Moses Construction Co of Chicago for 244 299 dollars. Heating and plumbing go to Charles E Mumford of Fairmont at 37 545 dollars. Electrical contract to Edward M Coll of Clarksburg at 12 398 dollars pending two week award and architect conference.
Two fourteen year old boys Fred Maxwell and Don Botteni were arrested Monday for a Sunday night robbery at John Augotti’s store near Galloway. They confessed to stealing cigarettes candy and other small items which were found in their possession. They were jailed and await a hearing before Magistrate Laco Corder.
Governor Moody faces push for Walls removal after Walls threatened to arrest ex-president Calles. A mass meeting collected 400 signatures backing the measure as the resolution asks Moody to seek Walls resignation or, if he refuses, to mount an official removal. The dispute follows Walls action provoking diplomatic tension and consulate closure.
The All-India National Congress adopted Gandhi’s resolution condemning the bomb attack on Vice Roy Lord Irwin. It praised the Viceroy and his party for escaping harm and framed the move as a test of Gandhi’s nonviolence creed within the Congress.
Crowds wait outside the automobile license department as C P Fortney declares no extension will be granted for 1929 license plates. Officers keep order after two women faint in the long line and are revived. Police assist amid tense scene at the filing deadline.
Business leaders in Grafton and vicinity express optimism for 1930, predicting a larger, steadier volume after the first quarter. Statements from Monongah division of Baltimore and Ohio, local bakers, and business men show hopeful outlooks on conditions, track, and power. Superintendent H. R. Gibson expects no year to start with losses and foresees stronger activity after early months. Division Engineer John Edwards Jr notes maintained operations and capacity to handle increased business.
Miss Alice Chase of Clintwood daughter of Mr and Mrs B B Chase of Stone Kentucky married W H Nichxas of Richmond chairman of Virginia state industrial commission in Tazewell today.
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