13 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1930
Page
1
Tokyo proposes a holiday in battleship construction until 1936 to cut battleship tonnage to 25000 and guns to 14 inches while extending battleship service to 26 years. It urges limits on 6 inch cruisers and destroyers, favors 8 inch cruisers, and argues submarine tonnage should remain at current levels amid defense needs.
Chicago February report says seven Big Shot gangsters were held to the jury after police found them in a second floor restaurant room tied to two recent murders. Officers said 425 prisoners were seized that day, raising five day total to over 2,500 in a crackdown led by Myles and six accomplices including O'Donnell, Klondyke Donnell, Three-Fingered Jack ite, George Red Barker, Mike Quirk, Edward lrnek, and John O'Connor. Frank Lacey was arrested separately. Bail was sought for all except Myles, described as dying.
Washington on February 13 The confirmation of Charles Evans Hughes as Chief Justice faced a doubtful phase as opposition claimed ground gained overnight Rumors of withdrawal were denied Hughes’ fate may hinge on a small margin Senator Watson predicted a 17 vote edge while Glass Nye Norris and other key players argued the outcome remained uncertain Some Democrats may delay a final vote and a possible recommitment to the judiciary committee was under discussion
In New York on February 18 a blast at a Brooklyn public school across from a new wing wounded ten pupils and left 40 to 50 with minor injuries. About 2,000 students were in the building. police reported crowds of parents and a few reports of critical cases as teachers and staff evacuated the classrooms.
Reports from across China describe widening bandit and irregular forces undermining Nationalist authority. In Hunan province marauders posing as provincial troops siege towns loot, and now seize cargo ships tied to Standard Oil of New York, signaling broader criminal reach and interior travel danger for foreigners.
Chicago reports a juvenile crime wave with robberies nine pennies taken by two youths aged 11 and 12. A 12 year old victim Paul Postelnek was robbed. Another 12 year old, David Demendi, fired a pistol to threaten, injuring a bystander. police wounded a fleeing suspect during the manhunt.
Captain Harry Curry of the Y M C A announced the opening program for the Graf ton community center on Friday night. The High School Band directed by Jack Sitter will lead a parade from the Y M C A at Lafayette and Main to the B and O station, post office and back. The eight o clock program inside the Y M C A rooms features the band, a Scotch dance by Miss Phyllis Furlow, more band performances, and dances by Miss Eleanor Bolliger and Miss Virginia Holland, highlighting the celebration.
Tazewell Va Feb 18 Dr C W Greever 77 retired physician and former clerk of Tazewell county died at his home here today.
Graf ton Sentinel notes concern over Greatift Club members as the campaign nears its end. Subscriptions for the week’s first 48 hours should have been turned in, yet several front-rank members have not appeared while others push ahead. The column urges renewed effort amid closing days of the drive.
A New York crime report says a dancehall hostess May Smith, 24, and her escort Carmine Barelli, 30, were killed by four gunmen who arrived by car. The couple fled in opposite directions. investigators describe a chaotic scene near a garage where the assailants fired four shots.
A group of women, before the House Judiciary Committee, urged a Norton resolution for a referendum on whether the nation should continue dry. They argued prohibition weakens the Constitution and called for votes by the people to decide. speakers from national reform groups pressed repeal as a restoration of constitutional government.
The Class Presents Safety First a sparkling farce opens at 8 15 with a large cast led by Jack Montgomery Billy Glenn and Jerry Arnold in a suburban city setting Mabel Montgomery Virginia Bridger Zuleika and more bring humor and tears as the plot unfolds with sustained interest details continued on page two
In Washington on February 13 the charge against Joseph Patrick Carley for buying a half pint of gin collapsed after prosecutors could not prove a seller. The charge was reduced to possessing liquor and the case dropped as a prohibition matter. The test of buyer liability under the Volstead act was not determined.
Constable Pete Green was arrested near Rosemont on a charge of being drunk and having liquor. He appeared before Squire Weston at Flemington with a heavy bond. Indications suggest he may be the second constable to lose his state due to liquor. The hearing date is expected soon. Also notice of a peanut social at Woodford school on Tuesday February 18. The date was moved from February 14 to February 18. High Miss Minnie Ruth Comb, tp 31 sa.
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