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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1928

Page

7

Betsy in Napoleon era romance drama continues

Serialized segment from a light historical romance novel set in Napoleonic France. Jerome pleads for his marriage to Betsy Patterson while Napoleon forbids the match, warning of exile unless Jerome bows to imperial will. The scene explores loyalty, authority, and personal passion amidst empire and land strategy.

Rynopsis Jo Bonaparte Betty Patterton America Rdsauite France Napoleon Betsy Joromie Kat Batey Jerome Gio Battimora Mike Mademoiselle Patterson Das Mademoisele Patterson Jérome

Dodge and Chrysler to maintain separate units in merger plan

W G Wilmer of Dodge Bros reports to Chrysler and Dodge dealers that the boards approved a plan to acquire Dodge by Chrysler. No amalgamation of dealer organizations. Each company to continue its own product lines and keep personnel intact. The motor enterprise aims for strong, bright futures for both Dodge and Chrysler dealers.

Dodge Chryslér W. G. Wilmer Dodge Brothers Auto” Company Grafton and Clarksburg General Motors Peck Rate’Co Clarksburg Chrysler Graham Wade Dodge Bros

Rosenbloom to Seek Senate Nomination in 1940

Ben Rosenbloom of Wheeling, after a primary defeat, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to the U S Senate in 1940. He vows to oppose Volsteadism until the issue is settled and asks supporters to continue distributing his literature. He thanks backers and promises more literature in coming years.

Wheeling W. Va Benjamin L. Rosenbloom United States Senate Rosenbloom

Flashes of Life and Oddities From Dated Dispatches

Flashes recount a painter Florence Brooks-Aton seeking $10,000 retainer plus $500 for a special frame and $4,000 won in litigation. In Asbury Park a 95 year old Edwin Turmer Onslow Osbuldeston eyes an undertaker after skimming a 10 foot tower and cat scamper. Geraldine Farrar reportedly short of a diamond and pearl brooch.

Associated Press New York Florence Brooks-Aton Asbury Park

Expedition Seeks Nobile and Crews in Arctic Wastes

Reports indicate Captain Risser-Larsen leads a large auxiliary expedition in 1926 to locate General Umberto Nobile and the crews of the Trailie after their North Pole voyage aboard Norge. The search aims to recover missing explorers stranded in Arctic wastes.

Risser-Larsen Norge Umberto Nobile Trailie Arctic

Olympian soccer folly and a dyeing dispute

In New York and Amherst mirrored snippets, readers learn of a soccer miscue where post goal kissing from Italy and Spain is noted, a dispatch on Heywond Roun leading arbitration in the dyeing trade, and Amherst students at Coolidge’s alma mater burning Dean Esty in effigy after exam smoking privileges were cut.

Amsterdam Italy Spain New York Heywond Roun Amherst Mass

ReScreens At the Grand Danger To Girls film

Growing independence of girls is highlighted as missing girl numbers rise to 76000 in the past year. Eight reel sensational film The Part of Missing Girls shows at the Grand Theatre with Barbara Tedford as the runaway college girl and Malcolm McGregor as the lead male, directed by Jeving Cimmings.

Grand Theatre Barbara Tedford Malcolm McGregor Jeving Cimmings

Village Officers Details Hidden Syndicate Raids

Federal raids followed indictments in Melrose Park as Roy Goss, a former federal agent, was named police chief then resigned after declaring the area cleaned up. The narrative notes a $40 water usage cost for cooling stills and describes repeated operations blamed on syndicate activity.

Meliuar Roy Goss Federal Melrose Park

City Payroll Revelations Blur the Graft Web

A garage foreman testified about graft totaling around $100000 since 1915. He described flashing a $20000 roll, losing as much as $60000 in a Belmont Park day, and tossing $6000 in small bills for amusement. He offered no hard proof but asserted belief in broader corruption.

Belmont Park

Graft Alleges City Officials Named in Bribery Plot

The graft was aimed at high city officials with Alfred A. Taylor identified as a possible recipient of some of the funds. Taylor denied the charges amid ongoing contention over the alleged scheme. Meanwhile Alpine units prepared for a hazardous mission as Italy’s Milano party and a sealer Hobby Bet Out faced uncertain seas. An air-bound rescue was planned for Lt Luet Holt aboard the Hobby Bet Out, while another Alpine expedition searched the ice and shelter shelters for missing compatriots.

Alfred A. Taylor Taylor Fmand Citta di Milano Lord Cita di Milano Hobby Luet Holt Italia Stow Ice

Lawson and Watkins Lead In West Virginia Primaries

In West Virginia, Lawson's fragmented precinct results show Wolverton and Strother leading Republican bids in the Third District while Wellman edges Suddarth in the First District Democratic race. Merle Watkins wins the state senate nomination from Hush Warder with a 41 vote margin as counties retire.

Wolverton Ray L. Strother Jamesl Brewster C. Meredith Calhoun Nicholas Webster Paul R. Wellman Monndeville P. Suddarth Grafton Precin Wellman Watkins Charleston Merle Watkins Senate Hush Warde West Virginia Marion Moncncalih Taylor Warder

Flyers Landed On Island of Gpo After Gasoline Fire

A fragmentary report states that a landing was proposed at the Island of Gpo following a situation involving 1,500 gallons of gasoline. Co pilot C. T. P. tm provided details, with the event continuing from a prior page.

Gpo

Airmen Return and Plans for Governor Visit

Four airmen arrived yesterday and rested at a Wag kik hotel after a long flight from Samoa to Suva. They held a small dinner honoring their mission and planned to visit Governor Wallen Tervineton today, while navigation and radio communications were praised for keeping the flight on course amid tensions between Nationalists and Northerners.

Samoa Suva Wallen Tervineton Conmandae Harry Lyolt James Warner

Peaceful Surrender Of Peking Possible Peaceful Surrender Of Peking

Dr de W Wier, coach with 14 years at Ohio State University, resigned today as negotiations center on peaceful turnover of football teams. Cohnulas notes this as a possible peaceful settlement linked to Tokyo reports dated June 2.

Resignation Accepted by University After Long Service

An official statement confirms a faculty resignation effective January 1029 with the university accepting it. Officials expressed regret and noted no immediate successor would be named until the close of the 1928 football season.

Tue Attigde

Progress Report on Pittsburgh Water System Upgrade

Engineer Tom Jobim and city officials toured the $140,000 water system improvements. Adverse weather slowed progress over six weeks, but major concrete work at the Park site and the large reservoir forms are in place. October 1 is likely to mark substantial completion, with a city celebration possibly on October 12.

Jobim ‘Mystice Pittsburgh Grattonty We Today Thomas H Gether Bion Tice Mr. Rice Cather

Spanish Shoppers Buy Much Ling Garment Trade Shifts

Fragmentary OCR notes show Spanish shoppers purchasing ling garments tied to Mor'sine lingerie and Hungarian trade references. Mentions exclusive shops in Paris and Verona style garb, with Latin phrasing suggesting luxury fashion branding and branding terms like de luxe. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.

Wong Bhan Reach Pars Sylva Asap Dresamagkers

Fuel Saving Method Found by Engineer

An engineer reports a method to save fuel costs by reducing coal usage. The document lists costs by city and fuel type, noting percent savings and varying prices for homes and heat sources in Washington Chicago and other locations.

Tony Washington Chicago Avahiy

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