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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
7
Hern don Appointed Chemist for State Water Commission
L Kermit Herndon of Charleston is named chemist for West Virginia state water commission to study river pollution. He will take office Aug 1 and begin inspections on West Fork river Kanawha and Cheat river watersheds. He recently completed chemical engineering studies at Ohio University and served as Charleston city chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
L. Kermit Herndon
State Water Commission
Tisdale
Herndon
West Fork
Weston
Kanawha
Cheat River
Ohio University
West Virginia University
State Hygienic Laboratory
Industries Seek New Ways to Dispose of Industrial Waste
Across sectors, businesses explore innovative disposal methods to reduce pollution while meeting regulatory standards. Partnerships form between manufacturers and research labs to test cleaner processes and safer containment, aiming to lower long term environmental impact.
Wickersham May Amplify Prohibition Remarks
Washington reports Chairman George Wickerham of the Hoover administration law enforcement commission may amplify prohibition enforcement suggestions in September. Leaders from wet and dry camps question the meaning of his statement about dividing enforcement responsibility between federal and state governments, potentially easing enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Wickerham
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
Wickergham
Accidental Shot Fatal to W. Kieb
Allentown police demonstration ends in tragedy as Captain William Kieb life saving instructor and Red Cross field representative is fatally wounded while teaching a maneuver to escape a back pistol hold. The unloaded revolver reportedly contained a bullet and struck his spine. Kieb died after collapse. He was in town for a life saving demonstration before the Kiwanis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
William Kieb
American Red Cross
Warren Ander
Kleb
Kieb
Lfe
Kiwanis Club
United States
Broker Takes Own Life in Hotel Room
In St Louis on July 26 Jack Gana 29 a former Little Rock broker shot and killed himself as police tried to enter a hotel room to arrest him on a charge filed by a 17 year old former beauty contestant now chorus girl Miss Muriat Doherty. She said she was lured to Gans room struck with a rolling pin tied and attacked and showed bruises and taped wrists as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jack Gana
Little Rock
Ark
Muriat Doherty
Gans
Pantages Wife Defendant in Seven Auto Crash Suits
Mrs Lois Pantages wife of theater magnate Alexander Pantages faces seven damage suits seeking 347000 placed after a June auto collision with Joe Rokumoto who died from injuries The Rokumoto widow Mrs Peruke Rokumoto and others are plaintiffs in the actions A second degree murder charge was lodged against Mrs Pantages and she was released on 60000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angles
Lois Pantages
Alexander Pantages
Pantages
Joe Rokumoto
Rokumoto
Mis
Peruke Rokumoto
Fight Against Expanded: Hawthorne Tracks Raided Again
In Chicago area, authorities moved to curb illegal activity at three dog tracks Hawthorne Thornton and Fairview after Judge George Rush dissolved an injunction meant to shield them. Guards placed last night as a precaution following Roche prediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Capone
Chicago
Roche
Thornton
Fairview
Gireult
George Rush
Canadian Ports Liquor Vessel Clearances Highlighted
A quotation stresses the need for clearances for all vessels leaving Canadian ports carrying merchandise, including liquor, and notes that liquor boat clearances cannot be restored except by act of parliament.
Chinese foreign minister says Nanking waits Moscow for talks
C T Wang in Shanghai stated Nanking awaits word from Moscow before negotiations begin and favors Moscow as the meeting site over Harbin Changchun or central China.Reports say Soviet planes were fired on at Manchukuo and rival armies near the frontier exchanged fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T.wang
Shanghai
Nanking
Moscow
Harbinji Changchun
Central China
Manchuki
Believe Pope Leaves Vatican For Retreat
The pope departed his Vatican quarters prompting wide talk in Rome. Doctors advise a fortnight at Monte Calvino for spiritual renewal while crowds numbering around 200000 gathered to witness the moment and receive firsthand accounts of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiff
Monte Calvino
Vatican
Rome
Principle of parity seals equal naval strength between nations
Secretary Stimson explained the parity principle agreed by MacDonald and Dawes as ensuring absolute equality of fighting strength between the United States and Great Britain. The rule covers all ships from capital vessels to cruisers, extending beyond aircraft carriers to every vessel class in both navies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary Stimson
MacDonald
Dawes
United States
Great Britain
Robin Fliers Continue Aerial Exchange In Fairbault
Telegram from Fairbault citizens reports Meet Pa and Ma Jackson arriving by plane at 2 pm. The couple, known for their aerial stunts, add about 111 dollars per hour to their joint earnings as they perform daily loops. They request four new spark plugs for the aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbault
Ma Jackson
Lambert
Red
Jackson Homes
Fairbault, Minn
Wehn Hall
In-Flight Spark Plug Change Sparks Aviation Debate
An unnamed crew member performed a dangerous mid-air spark plug change and was followed by speculation that another maintenance action was considered. The incident highlights safety protocols and risk management onboard.
TEXAS FLIERS Dilemma Over Flight Rule On Return
Texas aviators Loomis and Glass faced a disjointed rule about landing at Houston and risks if they lose sight of the field during bad weather. They sparred with the St Louis Robin team in a friendly but competitive air pace as 103 hours ahead. Breakfast order of hard boiled eggs and pork chops reflected their growing fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Loomis and Glass
Houston Field
St. Louis
Drought Sweep Continues Across Regions Amid Water Famine
The front page continues with a drought sweep noting above normal mean temperatures in England and subnormal rainfall. European regions show slightly better moisture. A water famine in Hongkong creates a serious condition for a large agricultural area as grain crops suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hongkong
Weather notes show drought and rain impacts worldwide
In Shanghai the section is seen as below normal. Australia has seen rain while India faced heavy precipitations with damage. Argentina's corn and wheat are above normal temperatures by about four percent. Canadian provinces Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba report pessimistic yields as rain remains far below normal and wheat acreage ranges from poor to fair. The week ending Wednesday was the driest of the season. Moisture is needed across the eastern half including the upper Great Lakes region and the northwest, with rain desired in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Some Mississippi Valley states also need rain though excess in the southern cotton states hurts prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Australia
India
Argentina
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Upper Lake Region
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Mississippi Valley
Corn Belt
Hoover parity hopes and naval talks eyed
Overnight dispatches summarize unofficial thoughts on Hoover pursuing a world naval parity parley by year end. Reports from Portland and New York cite Senate and Legion leaders urging or signaling assent to naval parity with Britain and related policy moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Portland
Hale
MacDonald
New York
P. V. McNutt
Legion
Britain
Senator Edge
France
Tacoma
Wash
Lieut
Bromley
Tokyo
Stimson
New Orleans
Ottawa
London
Mrs. I Dawes
For Sale or Trade Near Grafton
Help wanted notice seeks information about a person formerly living with doctors at 140 Latrobe ton. Respond by sending details to Box B Gratton Seniliaie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Drs
Latrobe
Gratton
Meteor Drops In Lake Michigan Near City
A meteor of unusual brilliance streaked across the sky and buried itself in Lake Michigan south of Milwaukee Wisconsin last night. It left a flaming phosphorescence that caused reports of a plane crash. Prof Edwin B Frost of Yerkes Observatory Williams Bay Wisconsin said the meteor was a mass of iron ignited by its speed on entering the atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Lake Michigan
Edwin B. Frost
Yerkes Observatory
Wiliams Bay
Will leaves 1000 for family altar league at WMBI
The will of Julia Wending filed for probate reveals a $1,000 bequest to the family altar league program of radio station WMBI to defray expenses. Royal Neighbors of America 9543 present play “Clubbing a Husband” at Weho Hall on July 29 at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Julia Wending
WMBI
Royal Neighbors of America
Weho Hall
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Antoine Houdon
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W. Kieb
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Harold F. Brunner
Clyde Shackleford
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Robin
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Wilfor
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Inquis
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Roma Bath
Pruntytown
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Werner
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D' the Cowses
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