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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
4
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A call to neighbors to support a $200,000 stock and bond issue for Tygarts Valley Glass Co. emphasizes local pride and economic vitality. The appeal explains prior Liberty Bond purchases and proposes community sacrifice to keep industry, jobs, and property values within the county. It also profiles Charlie Payns as a capable Republican candidate for a local office, highlighting his public service and integrity.
W Brohard of this county seeks the Republican nomination for Clerk of the Court. A native son of Flowton, he has long been a public-spirited leader in Flemington and Graf ton, with prior service in the House of Delegates. He aims to serve voters as a permanent public official and bring qualified experience to the role.
Charley H Payne announces his bid for County Clerk in today s Sentinel He is the eldest son of the late John W Payne and his candidacy is disclosed in the article indicating his interest in the office
Senator Borah spoke at Tallingmore about referendums used so candidates need not announce their stance on the wet and dry question. He would not elaborate further but insisted he does not believe the public will allow office seekers to dodge the issue.
Mrs. Eleanor Lane Lee Harris, former wife of Beverly D. Harris, a New York banker, arrived in Memphis on a southward tour seeking evidence to persuade New York courts that she is not involved in a dispute over Harris’s annulment suit. She gathers affidavits on her birth and southern residence for the appellate court review.
Canada will adopt a brick for brick policy with the United States in reducing duties on cattle. Mr Motherwell, head of agriculture, said Ottawa would mirror every US duty cut with a corresponding Canadian concession.
The excerpt outlines a parity strategy in tariff policy between Canada and the United States. It describes a brick by brick approach, whereby each concession by Canada on American cattle tariffs would be matched by a corresponding reduction of tariffs the United States imposes on Canadian goods. The language suggests a reciprocal, measured negotiation stance in cross border trade relations. The piece frames tariff adjustments as paired actions to balance concessions.
Plans for reorganizing the Interstate Window Glass Company and oil properties include forming a new firm named Interstate Glass Corporation. The plan calls for $2,221,900 first mortgage 15 year bonds, 1,000 shares of 6 percent preferred stock, and 350,000 shares of no par value common stock, with a $172 per share assessment on preferred and common stock.
The Louisville and Nashville ordered 24 Mikado engines from American Locomotive and eight 747 ton mountain engines from Baldwin. The Uranium Trust Company reports a modest ongoing decline in domestic industry, notably in iron and steel, building, automobiles, and fertilizer makers, but stresses no general downturn and no immediate mood of collapse.
The steamship Priscilla of the Fall River Line, from New York to Fall River, with about 560 to 490 passengers, docked safely in port on Long Island Sound after an incident near Great Gull Island. No injuries reported.
The general council finance nominations and education dominated discussion as the assembly planned to adjourn tonight and reconvene in Washington, D C, in May. Finance drew focus with plans for an enlarged budget and a likely increase in foreign work allowances.
Brief services were held this afternoon for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Leese of Pruntytown who died at home last night at 10 o'clock. Interment was made at Smith cemetery.
Isleton California June 1 hundreds of Chinese and Japanese homeless as Chinatown burns from a stove explosion that started the blaze. Fire spread six blocks causing about 600000 dollars in property damage. Isleton lies twenty five miles southwest of Sacramento.
Charles Steele also known as Charles Case was electrocuted at Rockview Prison for the 1924 slaying of Dimitriy Nevyceh in Pittsburgh. He refused to discuss the crime. Mihaugh Steele, eighty, is described as living in the Tennessee mountains. the body was not claimed and will be buried at the prison.
Senator Smoot of Utah, who suffered an attack of acute indigestion last week, returned to the capitol to preside at a meeting of the senate finance committee which he chairs. He ignored his physician’s advice for extended rest at a seaside resort.
In Bradley, a mine town near Sharon, Pennsylvania, David Freeman age 40 was shot in the head and killed during a quarrel with his wife. The woman was arrested. The report notes the presbyterian general assembly in Martins Ferry Ohio closes today with remarks on foreign missions.
In Baltimore on June 1 the Presbyterian general assembly discussed limiting divorce causes to a single ground. A motion to refer to the general council as a special commission was favorably received but postponed pending council membership rules. The assembly kept current governance and rejected plans for a council overhaul.
Salisbury June 1 a Cambridge Mille band from Cambridge Michigan lost two members and ten were injured in a head on collision near Orean City. Willard Shockley of Salt Lury died in the crash and his car sped over fifty miles an hour. Police blamed alcohol and carelessness for the wreck.
Danish Lieutenant Hotegede from Copenhagen completed a long flight to Tokyo near Tire and landed at the Tokorogawa army flying field. He was escorted by Japanese planes and greeted by a cheering assembly.
Philadelphia hosted a six month sesqui centennial program opening with a ceremony at municipal stadium. Officials from city state and nation attended along with foreign representatives. The 1000 acre site features five large halls forty exhibit houses and nearly 1000 smaller structures ready to welcome millions of visitors.
A flotilla of balloons competed at the Belgian Aero Club in Brussels for the Second Gordon Bennett Trophy. The Good year Lb team led by W.T Norman and Waller M Morgan won the distance race of 528 miles, landing in Solvesbors Sweden. A US entry, Kallann S-16, finished second while Ate fen M was disqualified after ground strike. Akron pilots and officials awaited safe return as the winner’s team prepared to travel to Prasee for honors.
Joseph Crane a Detroit stunt airman fell about 1 5500 feet from an airplane at Longview Field Greensburg losing his parachute. He released a parachute near ground but hit a barbed wire fence breaking both ankles and injuring his face. Doctors say he should survive barring complications.
Herman Edward Bartlett a six year old dancing wonder was barred from the Charleston state contest by other dancers who refused to compete against him due to his size and age. He attended Clarksburg to try but withdrew after rivals made prior agreement. He later gave an exhibition drawing enthusiastic crowd support and four encores. The Strand Sentinel argues it is unfair to bar him from state competition under rules that do not specify size or age.
Local notices reveal candidates announcing runs for public office in Taylor County. JOHN A. SPRINGER seeks House of Delegates nomination and support from Republicans. JAMES C. HOLT announces candidacy for Circuit Court Clerk. THOMAS W. PROMARD calls for voters to back him in the August 1926 primary.
Chicago report notes that University of Chicago alumni contributions to the development fund reach 2 million dollars after an 80 thousand dollar gift from Robert War of New York City. The fund now stands at 548 thousand.
A city restaurant and rooming department are for sale cheaply due to health reasons. Apply to W. L Simmons in Philippi West Virginia. Weekly item notes Joseph Korte of Cincinnati will visit several days as guest of his mother Mrs. J L Korte of Maple Avenue.
Berlin reports June 1 that President Coolidge's Memorial Day address at Arlington urged Europe to curb armaments to cut tax burdens. Newspapers nationwide praised the stance as promoting peace, with Sterliner Tageblatt calling it a signal service in urging restraint and not blaming Germany alone. Lokal Anzeiger urged stronger words to spur disarmament efforts.
County Clerk candidate Charley H. Payne declares as Republican nominee in county race. He urges Republican voters in Taylor County to support him in the August 2, 1926 primary.
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