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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1926

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Paris Debates Briand Debt Policy and Franc Stabilization

Paris reports show the Briand government winning confidence in the chamber by 162 votes as it faces a crucial decision on ratifying or rejecting the Washington debt funding agreement. The policy outlines tax revisions, debt settlements with the United States and Britain, and steps to stabilize the franc without surrendering sovereignty.

Bulletin Paris Chamber of Deputies Briand Washington Imo United States Great Britain Pinanea Caillans Feder Reserve Bank Bank of Ugland Kitson Bank of France Page Eghit Co

Kidnapped McPherson case located in Mexico report

Los Angeles Times says Aimee Semple McPherson suspects Steve and Tose, the pair linked to her disappearance, are found in Nacozari Mexico under Mexican surveillance and may be escorted to Agua Prieta for custody. The article also details a June 29 Army long range camera test at the Sasman Kodak plant with a nine inch lens, 25,000 foot altitude capability, and 9 by 9 inch negatives for Detroit aerial mapping.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Today Douglas Aviz Steve Tose Aimee Semple. McPherson Nacozari Mexico Agua Prieta O¢Jean Park Agualeta Army Air Service Sasman Kodak Company George W__ God Ina Detroit Gordon

Canadian Government Crumbles as Cabinet Resigns

Ottawa June 29 Premier Mackenzie King announced the resignation of the government. He made the declaration at the opening of the House of Commons after heated debate on the parliamentary customs investigating committee report.

Ottawa Ont MacKenzie King Kin House of Commons House Customs Investigating Committee

Red Cross Parley Opens in Oslo Norway

In Oslo on June 29 King akion opened an international Red Cross conference on seamen health. High Norwegian officials and delegates from many nations attended as the king urged renewed focus on hygienic welfare of mariners worldwide. American observer Taleiaferro Clark of the U S Public Health Service outlined plans to set up an inspection service at Ovlo and Bell on July 25.

Osso Norway International Red Cross Amen Akion Taleiaferro Clark United States Public Health Service Ovlo and Bell

Commons Debates Spark Violence Over Eight Hour Bill

A disruptive session in the house of commons erupted as debates on a government plan to let coal miners work eight hours a day resumed. Labor members shouted and gestured while Colonel George Lane-Fox, Mines Secretary, defended the measure amid threats and a near riot. Joseph Westwood threatened to throw a boot, then withdrew any offense claims, and the speaker restored order to allow Lane-Fox to continue.

Vanden House of Commons George Lane-Fox Joseph Westwood Midlothian and Peebles Westwood Lane-Fox

Clarksburg Lawyer Enters Senate Race

Clarksburg attorney Fred Be. Deem filed with the secretary of state to seek the Republican nomination for the Charles G. Cofman seat in the twelfth district state senate. The retiring senator from that district is Cofman.

Clarksburg Senate Charleston W. Way Fred BE. Deem Charles G. Cofman

American ideas should be universal says Bishop Fisher

Bishop Frederick Fisher of Calcutta urged the World Service Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church to pursue universal prosperity comfort and spiritual ideals. He warned that nations are awake with refreshing ideals but await sacrificial leadership from America and asserted Amelie has not lost her ro ame.

Fisher Chicago America Freder Ick Fisher Calcutta India World Service Commission Methodist Episcopal Church Arsetica Amelie Hag Cee

Representative Treadway Faults Coal Producers For Delays

In Washington on June 29 Representative Treadway of Massachusetts charged that coal legislation in the current session was blocked by the strong influence of those tied to coal production. He asserted the public has been gouged as a result of the delay.

Washington Treadway Repub- Mean Massachusetts House

Engineer blamed for Gray wreck death toll reaches sixteen

Harrisburg, June 29. A Public Service Commission report assigns primary blame to the front engineman of the New York train for the rear end collision with a Washington train near Gray, Westmoreland county on June 16. The crash killed sixteen and injured many. The engineman ignored warnings and had extensive experience. investigators note possible incapacitation before signals. The report traces the wreck as both trains were steel and the Washington train stopped to repair a broken air hose.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Railroad Gray Westmoreland County New York Washington Bureau of Accidents Public Service Commission

Andrews Has New Plans For Drying Up America

Secretary Andrews outlined a major new campaign against liquor funded by a 2 million dollar appropriation. The plan adds about 900 workers focusing on alcohol and beer sources north of the Potomac and east of the Mississippi, with St. Louis and Kansas City targeted. Two new squads of 88 men each will be led by John A. Foster and Thomas E. Stone, while border patrol and inspector staff form the majority.

Washington Andrews Treasury Potomac Mississippi Rivers St. Louis Kansas City Alcohol and Beersquads John A. Foster Thomas E. Stone Border Patrol I Inspector Service

Weather Update West Virginian Day Forecast

West Virginia weather reports indicate warmer conditions tonight across the state, with the eastern portion experiencing higher temperatures. The overnight rise is expected to linger into Wednesday, shaping a mild day ahead.

East

Amundsen and Nobile Reconcile After Arctic Rift

Seattle June 29 Captain Roald Amundsen and General Umberto Nobile, leaders of the Norge polar flight, again on friendly terms after a six week chill. Banquet thawed relations as they clasped hands and talked privately while differences over first honors among crew were noted. Also present were Detroit Arctic expedition head Wilkins and observer Lanphier, with Ellieson commenting on aviation versus Arctic expertise.

Seattle Wash Roald Amundsen Umberiio Nobile Norge North Pole Norket George Robert Wilkins Detroit Thomas G. Lanphier Carl TB Eileson Wilkins Arctic Lanphier Ellieson Selfridge Feld Michigan

Manhunt after shooting at camping party crosses Potomac

Maryland authorities pursued James Meadows of Hagerstown after a shooting at a camp near Shepherdstown West Virginia. A woman suffered buckshot injuries and two other campers were jailed as four locals were detained. Meadows escaped across the Potomac into Maryland before dawn and the search was called off.

Shepperdstown W. Va Marinsburg James Meadows Hagerstown Maryland Tim Me Meadows Potomac River Lee Shipper Joe Beatty Sylvia Nellie Shipper

New Non Stop Record Is Claimed By Frenchman

Paris June 29 A new world nonstop flight record is claimed by Captain Ludovic Arrachart and his brother Paul who started from Lebourget near Paris heading toward India via Strasbourg and Constantinople. They landed at Basra after 26 12 hours covering about 2484 miles with a 550 horsepower plane carrying 8 12 tons of gasoline.

Paris Ludovic Arrachart Paul Lebourget Strasbourg Constantinople India Air Ministry Today Basra Persian Gulf Avrachart

Red Cross sends 5000 dollar aid to Mexico flood relief

Washington reports the American Red Cross forwarded five thousand dollars through the state department for Mexican flood relief efforts. The donation supports humanitarian aid to affected regions.

Washington American Red Cross State Department Mexican Red Cross

Second in series on local industries published

Attention is called to the second feature in a series on industries. The Sentinel publishes this month a readable article by a staff reporter, with accompanying art. Executives of Tay lor county industries are invited to contact the city editor to arrange future pieces. The first article in June covered the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.

The Sentinel Taylor County Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company

Moral education urged at national teachers meeting

Philadelphia on June 29 the 48th annual National Education Association convention heard calls for stronger moral education in schools. Leaders including Jesse H Newton Grace Abbott and John N Finley urged action. Discussion covered parental cooperation and funds for teacher training and childhood development using wartime debts.

Philadelphia Newton N.B. A Grace Abbott Children's Bureau United States Department of Labor John N. Finley New York State World Fund For United States Henry Ford Pinleys J. C. Broome Dr. Broome Association

Ladies Aid Society Ex change at First Baptist Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church will hold an exchange in the lower rooms of the church Saturday July 8. Doors open at 10 o clock. Bread pies and cakes will be on sale.

Ladies Aid Society First Baptist Church Chura

Senator Nye and Pepper in North Dakota and Pennsylvania probes

Washington reports charges that a large slush fund funneled through administration channels sought to defeat Senator Nye in North Dakota. D H McArthur claimed funds aimed to canvass voters for the primary while Pepper denied orchestrating grainy arrangements to aid Mellon Pepper Fisher strongholds. The Senate campaign funds committee pursued the North Dakota matter and heard testimony on prohibition enforcement involving under cover agents and the W C T U funded programs.

Washington North Dakota Nye Senate D. H. McArthur B. Hanna Coolidge Friends of Good Government Reed Senate Campaign Funds Committee Pennsylvania Pepper Pittsburgh Tle Mellon-Pepper-Fisher Keystone State Susbedill Christian Temperance Union George W. Woodruff Cee Alana Jidge Tomo Daird Philadelphia Star

Warder's Garage Sets Evening Closure Time

Beginning July 1 the business will close at 6 PM. Warder’s Garage located at 820 W Main St will observe the new hours.

Warder Main St

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