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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

7

Lowden Campaign Seen Shaped by Coolidge Vacation

Observers assess Governor Frank Lowden of Illinois as a serious contender whose positioning hinges on President Coolidge’s Northwest tour and farm conditions. While some papers note cautious speech, others argue Lowden aims to capitalize on agricultural discontent to press for his White House bid.

Brmer Rant C. Lowden Illinois Republian Lowden Washington Star Ind Calvin Coolidge Northwest Coolids South Dakota West Kent Coolidge Coolidge White House Worcester Telegram Dairymen’s League Binghamton The New York Herald Tribune Frank C. Lowden London Sinois New York World Dem Philadelphia Public Ledger Black Hills Charlotte Observer Dem Dinghamton

Nation's airmen to compete in transcontinental derby

Spokane to host a 60,000 air derby from New York City and a San Francisco leg to Spokane, tied to National Air Races. Plans approved by the National Aeronautical Association contest board. Lindbergh and Byrd among probable entrants for a 25,000 prize. Major Fancher aims to have Lindbergh attend. Events run Sept 1 for six days, including air races and a display of airplanes and equipment.

Central Press Spokane Wash New York City San Francisco United States Contest Board National Aeronauticalssociation Washington, D. C Charles A. Lindbergh Richard Br, Byrd Firmen Newpater York City Jack T. Fancher Spokane National Guard Lindbergh New York Saonessee San Spokane, Wash Richard B. Byrd Teft

Lowden Admire by Democrats as Press-Agency Talk Rises

Democrats back Lowden as the Record notes his claim of being superior to rival aspirants for the White House. The South Bend Tribune reports a “Lowden legend” likening him to Hoover and Dawes, crediting executive genius and understanding of farmer problems.

Dem Lowden White House Milinots Lowdon Hoover Dawes South Bend Tribune Ind. Rep

South Dakota seeks creek name after Grace Coolidge

The sole woman member of the legislature urges naming a Black Hills creek Grace Coolidge Creek to honor Mrs Grace Coolidge. The proposal recalls the former first lady as talented and cultured and notes the stream by the summer White House once called Squaw Creek.

White House Squaw Creek

Overnight News From Honolulu To Ohio Across The Nation

Overnight reports describe Honolulu fetes for airmen and a weeded celebration while Mississippi reels from floods and rehab nears completion. Locomotive engineers regain full power in Cleveland as trusteeship covers finances and transportation.

Maitland Hegenberger Honolulu Mississippi Hoover Memphis Alvaney Johnston Brotherhood Cleveland Sacco Vanzetti Charlestown Dedham Massachusetts Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Pere Marquette Erie Ben B. Lindsey Hollywood Wall Street New New York

Local couple plan to wed at Ritchie county fair

A Grafton couple will wed during the Ritchie county homecoming at Pennsboro on July fourth. The names are kept secret for now, with a 20 piece Sistersville band and an estimated crowd of around thirty thousand expected at the fair grounds. The ceremony follows horse racing and field events and will feature an incognito groom aged about 21 and a bride around 18.

Ritchie County Pennsborg Grafton Sistersville Fair Grounds Percy Martin Pennsboro Fair and Exposition Committee Percy Bays Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Ritchie

Midyear dividends set records across 700 firms

AP reports investors will receive about 50 million dollars in checks on stock dividends and bond interest in the coming days. The note highlights the broad scope of corporate and government securities, reflecting a strong midyear payout across diverse industries and government issues.

Associated Press New York

No Longer Rules Flor Intrencherado Confined in Manila

The self styled emperor of Lloilo Flor Intrencherado has been brought to Manila and confined in an insane asylum after the Philippine Supreme Court confirmed a lower court ruling declaring him insane. His followers were estimated from 25,000 to 400,000 mainly in the Visayan Islands. He is shown wearing a gold crown.

Flor Intrencherado Lloilo Manila Philippine Supreme Court Intrencherado Visayan Islands

Planes, Mining Studies, and a Cigar Store Ad Tour

A story describes prosperous farmers near Maynardville New York Henry Gassaway Davis Sid and Grace Vanderbilt planning a Maynardville wedding then a honeymoon to Alaska and British Columbia. The groom will study mining engineering at Columbia while a promotional plane carrying cigars will tour the country selling a chain store’s products with ongoing advertising at each stop.

New York Henry — Gassaway Davis Sid Grace Vanderbilt Park Avenue Alaska British Columbia Columbia

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