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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1934

Page

6

Green Claims Continue Battle Over Blue Eagle at Harriman

AFL President denounces the settlement plan negotiated by Glancey as a betrayal of labor. He cites General Johnson’s authority to Berry and demands that Berry alone handle the Harriman Hosiery dispute, asserting the government must not restore the Blue Eagle under terms seen as surrender to a punitive employer.

Berry Green Harriman Hosiery Ariey Blue Eagle Gee Glancey Harriman General Johns Dional Ge L. Berry Mills Major Berry

Shaffer Powell case hears testimonies and threats noted

In a Jarrett building hearing Referee Wyckoff hears witnesses in the Shaffer Powell dispute. Powell testifies he has received seven threatening calls and fears for his life. A cousin buyer and a state reform school employee recount Powell's wardrobe purchases and provide receipts and clothing details.

Torney Losh Shaffer-Powell Wyckoff Jarrett Powell Philippi Shaffer Grafton AmattAind

Election Controversy Reveals Coercion Claims and Pay Doubts

Testimony cites Mrs Shaffer denying calls that warned Powell Well get you The witness says Powell was forced to part with a diamond ring to meet obligations The court weighs pay rates with a likely cut to 2 50 per day and guaranteed payment within ten days after the election

Thomas Brochard Barbour County

Austrian Plot and Nazi Front Mapped for Terror Campaign

Vienna July 24 two Socialist bombers convicted by court martial for dynamiting the Danube river bank railway were sentenced to death. The first such sentences since Chancellor Dollfuß began a new drive against terrorists. Rudolph Angboeck 21 a hatter and Josef Gerl 22 a goldsmith were the condemned men.

Vienna Danube River Dollfuse Rudolph Angboeck Josef Gerl

Town Is Shot Continued from Page One

Bandits shot a town resident in the abdomen as they fired a machine gun down the street. All hostages except Ted Donley, assistant cashier, were released shortly after the robbery. The bandits fled seven miles south then turned west. Robert Bolliger, once of this city and now in California, is visiting relatives here.

Ted Donley Robert Bolliger California

Poor Mellon kin receives relief in Pittsburgh slum

William Andrew Mellon, 60, a cousin of financier Andrew Mellon, was found living in a Pittsburgh tenement amid packing boxes and debris. He said he prefers the humble scene for home cooking and study, receiving weekly relief after his relatives learned of his situation. He plans to pursue a Colorado mine project and genealogical work while awaiting further aid.

Pittsburgh Andrew W. Melton William Andrew Mellon Samuel Mellon Thomas Mellon Cous Burgh Triangle Section Mellon Andrew Mellon Ence Fred Mellon Pred Andy Melton Colorado eGts T. Mellon & Sons ‘Bank Andrew

Deny Plan to Place Ticket in Fall Race

Oak­land Md July 24 Stormy protests from voters named as candidates on a proposed independent ticket of World War veterans in Garrett county drew emphatic denials from George Diefenbach Milton Pritts Walter Haenstling Arthur H Green and others. McMahon who headed the ticket was said to have been an unsuccessful postmaster candidate and unnamed sources spread the report from a Cumberland paper. Green said his name was used without consent and that no new party is needed in Garrett at this time.

Oakland Garrett County George Diefenbach Grantsville Milton Pritts Kitzmiller Walter Haenstling Arthur H. Green Swanton Milton Lincell Hugh Carey McMahon McMahon State Senate Democratic State Central Committee 313Th Infantry Seventy Ninth Green Garrett Walter H. Haenstling Diefenbach Pritts Jasper Meyers Kitmiller Cumberland

Trial of Two Negroes Postponed by Mayor

Hearing for Carl Dalton and Helen Adams arrested on an immorality charge was postponed today by Mayor Charles O. King until Monday. Attorney J Guy Allender for defendants requested the delay to allow additional witnesses to appear.

Carl Dalton Helen Adams Carl Flora Charles O. King J. Guy Allender

Sentence Two to passing for Slaying Archbishop

New York July 24 nine Armenians convicted in the slaying of Archbishop Leon Tourian were sentenced today to weather observation butpost WAls Ateen and here without radia.

New York Leon Tourian

Jolliffe's Store of Shops July Clearance Deals

A shopper reports finding very attractive July clearance prices at Jolliffe's Store of Shops. Prices slash dresses by Hollywood formats, wash silk frocks, Nelly Don ensembles, and travel coats, with swimwear also discounted. Multiple items priced for quick sale to boost summer wardrobes.

Jolliffe Nelly Don

Battle Still Raging About Negro Church

At Second Baptist Church a fight between factions continues over pastor removal. Norman Bethel, a church trustee, was acquitted of breaking and entering his own church and permitted services after a prior acquittal. Justice Wells ordered revival to ease tensions following magistrate Jefferys admonition. The dispute centers on a rump deacon session aimed at ousting Rev. L. H. Walker, with Walker and supporters tied to church finances.

Scond Baptist Church Ona C. Jefferys Norman Bethel W. T. Wells Parkview Bethel Jefferys L. H. Walker Walker

Grafton Printing praised for bulletin work

Mrs Edmund Hardin president of the American Legion Auxiliary praised the Grafton Printing Company for its first bulletin for the auxiliary. The eight page August bulletin was called one of the best ever published and noted for its neat attractive appearance. It goes to every auxiliary member in the state with messages of interest to the membership.

Grafton Priting Company Edmund Hardin American Legion Auxiliary the Auxiliary

Cooper Takes Big Lead in Golfing Tournament

In Buffalo at Park Club Cooper of Chicago fired a 68 four under par to seize the lead at halfway in the 36 hole qualifying for the professional golfers association championship. He played effortless golf and avoided errors as he moved atop the leaderboard.

Cooper Buffalo Harry" Cooper Chicago Park Club

Refloat German Vessel After Grounding Off Stroemoe Island

The German liner Monte Rosa with 1,200 aboard was grounded on a submerged rock off Stroemoe Island in thick fog overnight and was refloated today. The incident occurred near Thorshazn Faro Islands. An unrelated note mentions Fred Newth, a Texas tax assessor candidate, delivering a campaign speech.

Thorshazn Faro Islands Monte Rosa Stroemoe Island

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Green Claims Glanno Authority Harriman Hosiery Company Action Legal Grafton Taxi & Transfer CO R. D. Stout Ars Kleinstore Merchants Thrift ptTv Mrs. Shaffer Hovel Department of Agriculture the Wise Old Owl Bric Deny Jolliffe’s Hollywood Wells Fred Newth Wilbarger County Texas
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