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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1929
Page
8
The Wittman family thanks friends for kindness after Ada's bereavement. They acknowledge floral tributes and car rides, expressing gratitude for support during this difficult winter period.
Rush admitted defalcations to the state bank examiner as testimony continued in the trial of J W Rush former cashier of the Bank of West Virginia. Witness Tabler said Rush claimed responsibility for about 139 of the bank's funds used for stock market speculation. Prices for crude oil were cut 25 to 35 cents across various grades in Pittsburgh buyers quotations with multiple regional variations noted.
Urgent community notice about a Fuller service man available to help. If immediate assistance is needed call 464-R.
Taylor county citizens push for a permanent county agent and farm extension work through a one cent property tax. Superintendent Lloyd Shriver notes broad farmer support from outlying areas and petitions circulating. approval by about 150 signers would secure the levy and back the project. The plan aims to boost agriculture and educate youth and farmers in fundamentals and all phases of farming.
In Philadelphia July 16 two navy airmen landed safely after the front portion of their motor and propeller broke off during parachute tests at the navy yard field. Commander C W Erickson deftly brought the disabled biplane down aided by observer L B Williams who parachuted from the plane after one dummy was released. Williams escaped unhurt and Erickson guided the craft to a controlled landing despite loss of the propeller and engine trouble.
Washington July 16 Spain Italy and Sweden sent protests to the state department about American tariff proposals. The letters, released by the senate finance committee, object to duty hikes on steel products cork and general imports, arguing effects on Italy Spain and Sweden economy. Italy warns higher duties could reduce purchases of agricultural goods and raw materials, while Spain says cork duties would reduce its export trade and raise costs. Sweden's Iron Masters’ Association calls hollow drill steel duties an embargo on Swedish steel, asserting quality and non competition. Philippine imports also urged for no duties or restrictions.
John G. Lerek of the American Tariff League urged an amendment to the law to grant American producers and wholesalers the right to appear alongside importers as a party to hearings in classification and reappraisement cases, presenting a free trade policy with American possessions.
San Francisco July 16 The Examiner reports that due to technicalities the forcible return of Mr and Mrs Ying Kao and Suen Foon to China to face opium smuggling charges may be delayed Ten prominent Chinatown residents persuaded the trio to sign waivers relinquishing rights to remain in the United States Kao a former Chinese vice consul and his wife with Suen Foon were arrested after a large opium cache was found in trunks from China Mrs Kao claimed she was duped The Chinese consul general in San Francisco announced United States Attorney General Mitchell approved dropping federal charges to clear the way for their return to the Orient Officials in China urged their return to prosecute them to set an example"}
Arguments before the public service commission debated rebates to consumers if a temporary rate rise granted to United Fuel Gas is not sustained. Two motions were presented by Charles as part of the discussion in Charleston on July 16.
Charleston city attorney Ritchie filed new motions asking the public utilities commission to reconsider its order setting a 75 cent minimum charge for domestic customers. He also seeks a new interpretation of an old ruling affecting Ka nawha City now part of Charleston. His motion argues the gas company failed to present enough evidence to justify the temporary increase.
A civil engineering survey team for Reynolds Coal Company was ousted by Sheriff W J Mays and arraigned on trespassing charges before Magistrate John L Wittman. Released on $500 bonds each, the group including B W Perine Paul A Har on Lynn L Allen and W J Dent faced claims of entering Reynolds land with consent disputed and property damage. Hearing delayed until Friday before magistrate Wittman.
Customs officer discovers nearly one million dollars worth of opium in the trunks of Mrs. Ying Kao wife of the Chinese vice consul Francisco in a high profile case linked to an opium plot. The seizure underscores ongoing anti narcotics efforts and raises diplomatic sensitivities.
Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet agrees that hostilities in Manchuria are improbable. No immediate measures expected, but developments are watched closely. Foreign Minister Shidehara briefed the cabinet while the Soviet embassy has not approached Japan about mediation or invasion attitudes.
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