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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1930

Page

8

Edison Plans Trip For Boys To Coney Island

UWE Orange New Jersey July 29 Edison plans a trip to Coney Island for 49 boys striving for his antia perotarranty. Eight boys arrived from 48 states and the District of Columbia to take an examination. After the exam, some may continue technical work or serve as potential assistants to Edison. The group will depart by bus to New York City for recreation and a winner will be announced.

UWE Key Island New York

Fragmentary list of ship victims and survivors from Lake incident

OCR fragment lists casualties and survivors including Capt. T. J. Waage and several Cleveland and Sandusky crew members. Names such as Arthur Wilters Carl Beechele and Ned De Mar appear among the lost, with others like Hobart Lange and Jiving Chlemacher reported saved. The piece also references party leadership and a dispute over electing a chairman.

Botiinuea Donnelly Thoss T. J. Waage Cleveland Matt Enline Arthur Wilters Carl Beechele Sandusky Ralph Weiss Ned de Mar Bay City Mic O.falter Zeck Kur Stamm

Fess Support Emerges Amid Party Delays in Election

The party confirms 122 supporters by region with Ontario leading at 60, Quebec 26, Maritime provinces 23, plus smaller totals for Manitoba Saskatchewan 5 Alberta 4 British Columbia 6 Yukon 1. MacKenzie King’s resignation triggers anticipated Bennett cabinet change as Conservative leaders promise tariff protection amid Quebec upset.

Maritime Provinces Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Yukon MacKenzie King Bennett Calgary Nova Saptly

Withdrawals clear fields in Kentucky primaries

Paducah July 29 Raymond B. Dycus Smithland withdrew from the race for congress in the first district leaving the field open to W Voris Gregory Democrat incumbent in the November election. Similar withdrawals in districts two and three assure Democratic incumbents reelection. in district five all Democrats pulled out except Maurice H Thatcher Republican incumbent. Charles W Barrett Socialist Labor will run in November. H A T Rosenberg threatened suit to place him on the Republican ticket. Executive committee recommended withdrawals to aid senatorial candidates.

Paducah Raymond B. Dycus Smithland Congress W. Voris Gregory David H. Kinchelo Madisonville John W. Moore Morgantown Maurice H. Thatcher Louisville Charles W. Barrett H. A. T. Rosenbeg Executive Committee

Arrests Break Narcotics Ring

Washington dispatch reports acting Narcotics Director Harry J. Anslinger announced division agents arrested the ringleaders of several gangs importing narcotics valued in the millions from Turkey. Twenty arrests were made as agents traced a network starting two months earlier amid undercover drug sales.

Washington Harry J. Anslinger Turkey

Bank Robbery Hits Montorency County Bank for $15000

Hillman Michigan July 29 two men kidnapped cashier William Niergarth at his home then forced him to the Montorency County Savings Bank to steal about 15000 in cash and securities. Niergarth and farmer William Studt were inside during the heist as the robbers fled in a car later found with evidence pointing to local farmers joining a large search party.

Hillman, Mich Montorency County Savings Bank William Niergarth Niergarth Yalut William Studt

Time Bomb Explosion Kills Man In N J

A man was killed at the Home and Embroidery factory of Leo Waldyke in New Jersey when a suspected time bomb exploded. The victim was 40 year old Peter Brone, found among bricks. Waldyke was held for questioning.

N. J South Iver Leo Waldyke Peter Brone Windyke

Pickens to Open B and C Headquarters at Gratton

S W Pickens named traveling freight agent for Baltimore and Ohio railroad will base in Gratton after moving from Buffalo. He is a former West Virginian who worked in Weston and Elkins. Grafton movements include executives Emmerson Gibson and H R Gibson assisting in the transition. Special cars and limited trains will carry delegates to conventions and encampments, with No 2 August 22 Cincinnati to carry a special chartered by the International Federation of Catholic Alumna.

S. W. Pickens New B. & C Gratton Buffalo Y 'S W. Pickens Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Millard Ross Hamilton Pickens Grafton Clarksburg N. Y Railroad West Gibson Baltimorean G. H. Emmerson B. Timors Parkersburg H. R. Gibson Ralph B. H. Hobins Wheeling E. H. Kemple Tve Grafton Park National” Limited Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati International Federation of Catholic National Limited Tre Washington Mattie Lee Woods Baltimore and Ohio Allroad

Young Cudahy Seriously Ill After Poisoning Suspected

Michael Cudahy heir to the Chicago packing fortune was hospitalized in Hollywood after a party reportedly led to a suspected poisoning. Doctors at Hollywood Hospital described paralysis from the waist down initially but said he was recovering rapidly and could go home by week’s end.

Los Angeles Michael Cudahay Chicago J. P. Cudahy Hollywood Hollywood Hotel Friday Meening.” Cudahy’s Physicians At Hollywood,Hospital Cudahy

Woman Suffers Sudden Illness While Visiting Here

Mrs. Vaughn Tucker of Fairmont became seriously ill yesterday afternoon at relatives’ home in town. She was rushed to her home and then Cook hospital where doctors performed an emergency appendicitis operation. The appendix was ruptured and doctors say she has little chance of recovery. Her husband was in Webster Springs when the storm began.

Vaughn Tucker Fairmont Cook Hospital Webster Springs Atorme

Regional incident leaves student in serious condition

Fragmentary report describes a student named Robert Shd in a serious condition after a fall or collision near a railroad area. The scene involved damaged wires, a taxi and a nearby point in Webster Springs. Authorities were notified to inform Mr. Tucker of the incident.

Cowen Robert Shd Es Kort Webster Springs Tucker

Veteran flier killed as plane crashes near airfield

Veteran aviator dies when aircraft crashes from a height of about 30 feet. In Youngstown OuJusbye 29, William D. Smithy, known for 13 years as a careful flyer, was aboard as a passenger while a student controlled the plane. Authorities report the incident as a tragic aviation mishap.

Youngstown

Sewing Committee of Hospital Takes Rest

The sewing committee of the Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association will not meet again until September due to warm weather and vacation time. Chair J B Leamon announced the pause after meeting through last winter to prepare clothes for the local hospital, with only a brief three week gap recently.

Grafton and Taylor County

Local hospital committee praised for aiding sewing group

The hospital association continues to stock local facilities and the sewing committee receives commendation for the generous time donated. Members note the effort averaged a full week of work and reflects community support for the institution.

Hospital — Association

Probe in Bankruptcy Proclaimed by Hoover

Washington July 29 President Hoover announced he asked Attorney General Mitchell to lead a wide inquiry into bankruptcy laws and practices. The probe will be under the solicitor general with Commerce Department cooperation to formulate legislation to correct evils in the system. He cited losses to business totaling about 3.6 billion dollars over five years and current annual losses near 360 million.

Washington Hoover Mitchell Department of ‘Commerce

Warns Dependents to Go Easy on Charity Funds

A Taylor County warning issued by President Charles H. Warder urges dependents to limit charity draws this summer. Warder warns that excessive requests now could leave the county short in winter. Col. John A. Liske of Mount Gilead, N. G., the sole surviving pallbearer of Stonewall Jackson, just marked his 91st birthday.

Taylor County Taylor County Court Charles H. Warder Warder John A. Liske Mount Gilead, N. G Stonewall Jackson

Egypt Faces Turmoil Over Petition for Parliament Session

A petition was presented to King Fuad seeking an extraordinary session of parliament to address Egyptian political strife and select a path forward amid ongoing turmoil and political unrest.

Fuad

Infant Tangle Triggers $100,000 Damage Suit in Chicago

In Chicago the Watkins family files a $100,000 suit against Eagle Hospital over a baby mix up at birth. The infant, claimed to be unnamed, may be Charles Evans Watkins or Geo Edward Bainberger. A second suit for mental anguish is planned. Illinois mothers group schedules a meeting to prevent future ward mix ups.

Chicago William Walkins John Grace Dibrell Hara See Eagle’ Hospital Watkins Charles Bamberger Charles Evans Watkins Geo Edward Bainberger Ihmbergers O'Hara Mra Watkins Telal Okara Sila Linois

N Roosevelt Appointed Governor of the Philippines

Washington reports President Hoover appointed Nicholas Roosevelt as governor of the Philippine Islands. The nomination was sent to the Senate amid a special session but held in abeyance after objections from supporters of Philippine independence. Hoover’s delegation indicated Roosevelt’s stance on Philippines matters would be clarified.

Washington Nicholas Roosevelt New Ar Hoover Philippine Jelanda Roosevelt Senate Anaes Ippines

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