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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1929
Page
8
A plane landing at Jelt Field collided with a roller, tearing off a wing and wrecking the lane. The craft, identified as a Custins Robin, was aloft over St. Louis earlier and sustained serious damage.
A July report from China indicates the Soviet government favors negotiation and is open to direct actions with other governments through mediation by signatories of the Kellogg Pact. The tentative stance suggests Washington and Moscow may pursue parallel talks on easing tensions.
Former Secretary Kellogg recuperated from a stomach ailment after a troubled night and attended the White House proclamation ceremony of the antiwar treaty bearing his name. He joined the luncheon and planned a visit with Secretary Stimson at the State Department.
New York July 24 heavy selling in connection with newly harvested domestic wheat in the southwest pulled prices downward near the finish. The decline came despite claims the peak of the movement has passed. Marking the call money rate up from 7% to 8% shifted stock prices after an opening burst of strength, with gains limited to public utility, railroad and communications issues reaching new highs.
Cincinnati July 24 Mr and Mrs Adolph S Ochs of New York and Julius Rosenwald of Chicago were named honorary members of Hebrew Union College alumni association for backing a 5 million dollar endowment. Ochs and Rosenwald each gave 500000 with Rosenwald’s gift tied to raising 1500000 by July 1. Building and engineering contracts reported by W Dodge for the week ended July 19 in states east of the Rockies totaled 152345000 versus 111909800 a year earlier.
Chancelor Mueller, hospitalized in Heidelberg with gall bladder trouble, remained critically ill but condition was as satisfactory as could be expected today.
President Hoover announced the Kellogg Briand treaty becomes effective today to renounce war as a national policy and settle disputes by pacific means. He noted 15 signatories including Australia Belgium Canada Czechoslovakia France Germany Great Britain India Ireland Free State Italy Japan New Zealand Poland and the United States with 31 more adhering.
Emily Allen Savrel Herd discusses making frozen desserts using a gas refrigerator, noting efficiency depends on weather and door openings. She shares a Banana Apricot Mousse recipe, praising ease over traditional ice cream freezers and urging readers to keep runs economical while enjoying homemade sweets.
The message lauds the Kellogg Briand pact as a step toward resolving disputes by peaceful means and ending war as policy. It honors Aristide Briand and Frank Kellogg, praises President Coolidge and Senators Borah Swanson, and notes instruments of ratification deposited by nations, with Hoover proclaiming the treaty in Washington on July 24, 1929.
A pelican that escaped from St James Park and roamed trees across London has distressed residents. The Office of Works issued guidance advising citizens on capturing the timid bird after warning sportsmen not to shoot. The notice explains the bird is helpless if seized by the bill with one arm while the other arm seals its wings.
On July 24 New York stocks showed strength with Eaton Axle and R H Macy hitting new highs while American Telephone and General Electric edged higher. A celebrity gathering at Chautauqua marked the 100th birthday of Edward Miller era founder, with Mrs Edison hosting alongside Henry Ford and Adolph Ochs.
Constable J Boliner and his son Charles report excellent fishing in the Buckhannon river section saying fishing is good and they had many fish with luck on their side. In Plymouth England the Wesleyan conference again postponed deciding on admitting women to the ministry while considering the union of English Methodism.
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