County Republicans Name 22 Delegates And 22 Alternates To State Meet
Taylor county Republicans in district conventions named 22 delegates and 22 alternates to the state convention meeting in Wheeling on August 11. Many conventions instructed delegates to vote for Judge A. G. Hughes of Kingwood for the vacancy on the state supreme court of appeals bench. Judges of the Grafton district convention, held in the court house, had temporary officers later made permanent. Speechmaking and jibes at Democrats marked the sessions as enthusiasm ran high.
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Taylor County
Wheeling
A. G. Hughes
Kingwood
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Court House
Booths Creek
Fetterman
Flemington
Grafton
Knottsville
Harry C. Compton
Grafton District
O. E. Wyckoff
H. R. Warder
Wyckoff
Norris
Borah
Compton
E. F. Clark
Merle Watkins
Supreme Court
4 H Club All Stars Attend Camp at Jacksons Mill
West Virginia Maryland and Virginia all stars join a three day camping period at Jacksons Mill. The event gathers more than 75 youth and honors 4 H club work as the highest honorary group.
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Jackson’s Mill
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
Allstar
Market Holds Narrow Range On Reparations Pact
New York stock market failed to break from a three week trading range despite the Franco German agreement on reparations. Early gains of one to two points faded as renewed selling pressure emerged even though bonds received some stimulus.
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New York
Town clock in Central school building tolls again
The old town clock on the Central school building has resumed striking the hours and half hours after a long idle period. Under the Grafton board of education, it was restored after about three years of rest, and now serves as the city timepiece, recalling the bygone days of public clocks.
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Grafton Board of Education
Wet Legions Back Roosevelt as Prohibition Reformers Seek repeal
A national women’s group of over one million members across parties voted to back Franklin D. Roosevelt if he supports repeal of the 18th Amendment. The executive committee announced at a Long Island gathering that members, Republicans and Democrats alike, should aid the party favoring repeal. The decision, taken unanimously, follows a Washington mandate and includes delegates from 23 states with proxies from others, except Oklahoma.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Charles H Sabin
Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Sabin
Oklahoma
Women’s Organization For Na
Germans drop political claims in Lausanne reparations talks
Lausanne July 8 The German delegation announced it would abandon political demands and limit talks to the financial reparations problem. They said they would focus on bond issues replacing reparations, with bond details to be settled later. The move marks a potential path to conference success amid fading prospects of broader agreement.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Germany
Britain
France
Edouard Herriot
Fearice
Ramsay MacDonald
Briain
Franz von Papen
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Japan
Jobless Auction In Coast City Opens Slave Market Figure
In Los Angeles on July 8, philanthropist Louis Byrens opened a controversial "slave market" in Pershing Square to auction the services of unemployed people. Bidders offered as low as 30 to 50 cents per hour for eight individuals including Em il Kaninsky and Vivian Roberts, with Byrens himself bidding on Kaninsky. The event drew street crowds and raised questions about exploitation and unemployment relief.
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Os Angeles
Playa
Louis Byrens
City Park Department
Pershing Square
Byrens
Emil Kaninsky
Vivian Roberts
Kaninsky
Henry Marion
Byrons
G. N. Kirkman
Nouse
Byrensj
Mr. Kirkman
Byreps
Kirkman
J C Dilley Named Receiver for Windsor Hotel
Federal Judge W E Baker appointed J C Dilley as receiver for the Windsor Hotel in Wheeling. Dilley had long served as hotel manager. The court granted the management 10 days to file schedules in voluntary bankruptcy proceedings.
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Elkins
W.E. Baker
J. C. Dilley
Windsor Hotel
Wheeling
Dilley
Jurges Refuses Prosecution of Attacker in Chicago
Chicago July 8 star Chicago Cub shortstop William Bill Jurges refused to sign a complaint against Violet Valli the attractive divorcee who shot him twice and then attempted suicide but police decided to prosecute her Dr John Davis said Jurges would likely return to game within three or four weeks
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Chicago
William
Bill” Jurges
Cub
Shortston
Violet Valli
John Davis
Jurges
Grafton Fruit Market Saturday Produce Specials
Local ad lists a Saturday sale at Grafton Fruit Market featuring roasted ears, home grown vegetables, 6 ears for 23 cents, 2 pounds of home grown beets, 50 extra fancy tomatoes 3 pounds for 23 cents, jumbo cantaloupes two for 17 cents, California plums 3 pounds 28 cents, round Georgia watermelons and a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Customers urged to call 409 230 196 for orders.
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Grafton
California
Georgia
Presidential Aspirant Tornado Strikes Four States
A violent storm swept four states including West Virginia and Virginia causing telegraph and telephone lines to fall, damaging mountains and towns. Warnings described trees blocking highways near Cotton Hill and Beckley while White Oak Mountain suffered downed lines and disrupted communications. In Pennsylvania, a fierce thunderstorm damaged property, unroofed Indiana Hardware Company, and cut power in Greensburg amid flooded streets and downed lines.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Charleston
W. Va
Oak Mountain
Cotton Hill
Montgomery
Beckley
White Oak Mountain
Pittsburgh
Indiana Hardware Company
Greensburg
Reynolds Heir Smith Reynolds Death Seen As Self Inflicted
In Winston-Salem North Carolina July 8 funeral services were held for Smith Reynolds heir to the Reynolds tobacco fortune after a pistol wound death on his estate. His bride Libby Holman Broadway singer attended after collapsing upon learning of the tragedy. Guardians and authorities pressed the investigation seeking a motive while confirming death by own action as the likely cause.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Smith Reynolds
Reynolds
Libby Holman
R. E. Lassater
Forsyth County
Reynolds Tobacco
W. N. Dalton
Transon Scott
Smith
Government approves 100000 for veterans transport home
Washington reports Congress quickly approves Hoover requested 100000 to cover railroad fare and meals for veterans traveling home. Funds advance if not repaid from bonus certificates. Senate support seen. White House signature expected. Police intervene at Anacostia camp as tension rises between Communist Workers EX-Service Men’s League and anti-communists.
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Washington
Hoover
House
Senate
White House
Anacostia
Pelham D. Glassford
John Pace
Submarine Promethee Sinks Off Cherbourg with 60 aboard
Salvage vessels hover above the wreck seven miles north of Cape Levi in 245 feet of water. Air bubbles on the surface and a live telephone connection with the seabed were reported. Authorities fear raising the Promethee will be nearly impossible despite contacting the Italian salvage ship Artiglio.
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Cherbourg
France
Cape Levi
Artiglio
Earthquake Felt Near Pasadena Linked to Mexico Quake
Seismographical laboratory of Carnegie Institution in Pasadena reports a strong quake about 550 miles away. First shock at 8:17:28 a m Pacific Standard Time, second at 8:19 a m. Scientists think the waves may be a continuation of the recent Mexican earthquake disturbance.
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Pasadena
Cal
Carnegie, ‘Institution of Washington
Mexico
Nurse Given Reprimand During Trial
In Los Angeles on July 8 Superior Judge Lester W. Roth presiding over Myrtle St. Pierre versus David Hutton a $200000 breach of promise case received a crude threatening note. The note warned the judge to secure a favorable verdict and referenced a .32 caliber cartridge tied to a string. It prompted the judge to order an extra guard as both parties had reported earlier threatening letters.
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Los Angeles
Lester W. Roth
Myrtle St. Pierre
David Hutton
Lest 7
Rockefeller Birthday Promise Foretells Prosperity Return
From the Rockefeller Kykuit estate in Tarrytown New York John D Rockefeller aged 93 issued a birthday message asserting that prosperity has always returned after depressions and will return again. He stressed faith in God and the common good and urged national resolve to build a better world. Privacy improvements on Pocantico Hills cost 200000 and took two years with road crossings separated.
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Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller
Kykuit
Pocantico Hills
Rockefeller
Girdling flight ends in Russian region
The attempt by James Mattern and Bennett Griffin to set a world speed record ended near Peatbow between Berlin and Moscow as they landed after control trouble. They took a train to Moscow. both were not badly hurt. They disappeared after 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, last sighted over Lake Wysztyt near Hagelinge.
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Moscow
James Mattern
Bennett Griffin
Peat Bow
Berlin
Borisov
Minsk
Russia
Peat Bov
Atlantic
Lake Wysztyt
Hagelinge
Lawyer Fined $200 For False Swearing
Fairmont reports attorney G M Ralph Snyder fined $200 after a conviction for false swearing. He notified the circuit court of his intention to appeal the decision. Testimony in the settlement of Michael Naughton’s estate in Cornwallis led to the indictment details.
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Fairmont
G.M. Ralph Snyder
Michael Naughton
Cornwallis
Rancher Charged With Murder Hangs Self in Jail
Greeley Colorado July 8 Em sie Baele a 55 year old rancher from Stoneham was charged with slaying his housekeeper Mrs Viletta Phillips of Denver July 5. He hanged himself in his county jail cell.
Independent League backs Norman Thomas for president
The League for Independent Political Action announced support for Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for president, as it seeks to form a third party from minority groups. Emanuel Davidore announced the move in Cleveland on July 8.
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Cleveland
League For Independent Political Action
Norman Thomas
Emanuel Davidore
Saturday specials bakery ad features assorted breads and cakes
The ad lists pecan rolls and cinnamon rolls with caramel icing, raisin bread, angel food cake, blackberry tart, fruit bar cookies, and two for specials. It promotes that the tasty bread was chosen by experts as the best, with bread sold in Grafton and a suggestion to try five loaves today.
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Grafton
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World Fliers
Frank E. Webb
Labor Party
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SUM
Heflin
Andrew J. Volstead
Minnesota
Judge
Globe
Russian
Mattern
Griffin
Peatbow
Thomas
Independent League
Kleen Krust Bakery
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