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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1929

Page

8

Textile strike grips Lancashire on second day in England

Chester England July 30. About half a million Lancashire textile workers joined the strike while mills opened and some workers continued routines. Wage scales for unemployed relief and child allowances were discussed with unionists seeking guidance from Labour Minister Margaret Towe d as both sides eyed a possible amicable settlement.

Chester Engl Operativ Margaret Towed Sugna

Calm Restored After Rail Strike Clash in Colombia

In Bogota July 80, a government statement says calm is restored along the Puerto Wilches Rail Beene after an armed clash by workers. The railway chief at Gomez was killed. troops from Bucaramanga and elsewhere repulsed the unrest and captured ring leaders.

Bogota Colombia Puerto Wilches Cnt Leh Gomez Aps Bucaramanga Gomex

Lindberghs Visit St Louis to Congratulate World Champion

Charles A Lindbergh and his party stopped at Lambert St Louis to greet Dale Jackson and Forest, the world's champion white flyers. They were flying from Santa Fe New Mexico to New York City. Detroit shows promise as a major boxing venue with a strong showing in the sports scene.

Charles A. Lindbergh Lambert-St. Louis Dale Jackson Forest Lindburghs Santa Fe N. M York City

Death of Knottsville merchant Andy McDaniel at 62

Andy McDaniel 62 a Knottsville merchant and Taylor County resident was found dead at his store shortly after opening at 9 45 AM cause heart attack said to have caused death Family reported he had earlier complained of a headache Dr A R Warden county health officer and local physician investigated noting heart trouble McDaniel lived in county all his life Survived by widow Beatrice Shanabarger McDaniel six sisters and three brothers Funeral arrangements pending at Bartlett Funeral Home Grafton.

Andy McDaniel Taylor County Knottaville Beatrice McDaniel A. R. Warden Warden Abraham Margaret Moss McDaniel Hester Bradley McDaniel Beatrice Shanabarger McDaniel Lloyd Haddix Fairmont Iaa Saunders Moundsville Ossie Ludwick Knottsville Frank Brown Belington Lydia Sayre Florida Lottie Guthrie Akron Ohio John Frank Tom McDaniel Bartlett Funeral Home Grafton McDaniel

Hope Revived for Recovery of Miss Sharp

Miss Genevieve Sharp of Sand Ridge, who was thrown from her father's car Sunday noon near Evansville, has regained consciousness this morning after a fractured skull. She had been unconscious until yesterday, treated at Herbert Hovatter's home in Evansville, and moved to her parents' Sand Ridge home. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sharp.

Genevieve Sharp Sand Ridge Evansville Miss Sharp Herbert Hovatter Frank Sharp

Courthouse Undergoes Renovation Promises Bright Modern Look

The county courthouse is undergoing renovation at an estimated cost of about 1000 dollars. The Old Hall of Justice will display a modern paint job with bright colors, revarnished stairway, exterior surfaces, and woodwork to create a cleaner, friendlier atmosphere. County officials praised the project and endorsed the improvements.

Hall of Justice

Paul Welch Injured In Car Accident

Four year old Paul Welch, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Welch, suffered serious injuries in an automobile crash near Grafton around six this Monday morning. The child was hurled against the windshield of his father's car, sustaining severe facial bruising and cuts on the left side of the face. Dr A R Warden treated him and reported some improvement.

Paul Welch Grafton A. R. Warden Warden

Four Escaped Convicts Seen Near Oneonta

In Oneonta New York Mrs John Hungerford reported seeing two of four Auburn prison escapees near her home. State troopers showed photographs and she identified the men who threatened her during a kitchen meal preparation. The fugitives had escaped after the Auburn prison outbreak.

Oneonta, N Auburn John Hungerford Oneonta

Woman Aids Fugitives By Returning With Help

A woman fled to a nearby farm to summon assistance and returned with several men to find the fugitives had been fed by others. The article notes her swift action and the presence of townspeople during the incident.

Late Arrival Pays Day's Cigar Bill

Washington July 30 Senator Reed Republican Pennsylvania is among the Republican tariff revisers in the senate finance committee. An agreement makes the last arriving member at daily sessions pay the day's bid for cigars. His record for arriving last is nearly perfect as colleagues favor cigars costing 25 cents and up, many imported under the Fordney McCumber tariff law he is helping to revise.

Washington Senator Reed Republican Pennsylvania Senate Finance Committee

Stronger Blockade To Stop Rum Runners

Bridgeport Ontario July 20 A stronger blockade along the lower lakes to check United States rum runners was predicted today by Commander Martin W Rasmussen head of the Buffalo coast guard patrol division Plans are in the making for maneuvering the patrol along lines never tried in this area before The eyes of the coast guard will be fastened on the Niagara frontier a battle ground for bootleggers and smugglers moved from the Detroit district

Bridgeport Ont Lower Lakes United States Martin W. Rasmussen Buffalo Coast Guard Coast Guard Niagara Frontier Detroit

Dr F M Glenn Optometrist moves offices to Whitescarver Building

Dr F M Glenn an optometrist announces relocation from the First National Bank Building to the Whitescarver Building over Friedman's Clothing store. He invites all old and new customers to visit his new quarters.

First National Bank F. Friedman

Cashier Held For Larceny in New York

A cashier at a New York firm, Philip K. Keller, aged 40, was arrested for stealing $50,000. Once an office boy, Keller rose to cashier, but refused promotions over ten years. Assistant District Attorney Unger says Keller confessed to gambling on horse races and stock market moves to cover losses.

New York Philip K. Keller International Tailoring Company Unger Keller

French Parliament to hear Briand government program speech

Paris July 30 The French parliament will convene tomorrow to hear the program speech of the Briand government with Ray mond Poiincare left out. After the speech, the chamber is expected to express confidence in the new cabinet. Prague July 30 The Czech news agency reported Foreign Minister Benes, while vacationing, was saved from drowning by a boy scout after a fainting fit in the water.

Paris Aristide Briand Raymond Poiincare Poincare Chamber 18 Prague Czechoslovakia Vet Cernitist Today Benes Chlumec

Mrs Lucas Condition Reported Unchanged at City Hospital

No change in Mrs. Victor Lucas of Blueville admitted to City Hospital late Sunday evening was reported this afternoon. Danger of peritonitis threatens to greatly endanger her life. Dr F B Suddarth assisted by Doctors A R and Paul Warden.

Victor Lucas Blueville F. 8. Suddarth A. R Paul Warden

Flemington Folks Aid Salvation Army Drive

Business people of Flemington praise the Salvation Army for coal mining relief last winter and have volunteered to contribute to the current drive in Grafton announced by Captain W. H. Arnold. The endorsement highlights community support for the Army relief efforts.

Flemington Salvation Army Grafton W. H. Arnold

D. C. Austen Undergoes Emergency Operation

David Carl Austen of Independence was admitted to City Hospital for an appendicitis emergency operation. Doctors J A Kimble and B R Bucklew were to perform the procedure this afternoon.

City ‘Hospital David Carl Austen Independence J. A. Kimble B. R. Bucklew

Strong Wind Brings Relief Amid Fire Threat in Wisconsin

Rhinelander Wisconsin July 30 rel ief and fear followed a windy spell that drove forest fires over more than 86 square miles along a seven mile front in Forest and Oconto counties. As west wind abated crews could finally cope with the blaze but officials warned the lull might be temporary and winds could shift anew.

Rhinelander Wis Forest Ooonta

Feasibility shown for Pittsburgh Washington shuttle flights

Test flights over Bettis Field demonstrate a shuttle air service between Pittsburgh and Washington. Sponsored by Colonel Harry Fry, a Pittsburgh aviation enthusiast, the week long flights indicate potential viability for the route.

Pittsburgh Washington Bettis Field Harry Fry

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Elly Bartlett Shoe Co England Enpburghs Ing C. Y. Miller Reliable Footwear eGratton W. Va T Andy Mdaniel Paul ‘Welch Jolliffe’s Art F. M. Glenn Strand Theatre le Onen Aeigou Hoey Movietone News Vitaphone Eveready Flemington Folks Aid Salvation “Army D. C. Austen Shuttle Air Service Glenn RED Cross Pharmacy West Sider Court” Pharmacy Tobias Trimble Electric Co Luzadder St Liberts Shoe Shop Uit Grand Theatre
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