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Sentinel
Ral
The Big Chicago Show Expands and Shines in 1934
The Chicago exposition returns livelier for its second year with 154000 opening day attendees and rising attendance. Hotels hire 23000 more staff, stores and amusements surge, airlines and railroads bustle. Revenue from the fair could reach 400 million, lifting Chicago and aiding national recovery as money circulates broadly.
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Chicago
Starving Mars and a World Police Dream
The article argues that while Geneva negotiates arms limits, the United States acts alone by stopping military exports to Bolivia and Paraguay under congressional authority. It contends the two nations wage a ruinous war, with casualties rivaling World War I, and praises deprivation as a strategic tool that could set a precedent for future conflicts and a possible world police force.
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Geneva
America
Bolivia
Paraguay
United States
Acord
Roosevelt
Taft
Obstructed Intersections Warn Drivers To Slow Down
The article warns that poor visibility at street corners causes many auto accidents. It urges trimming trees and shrubs at corners to improve sightlines, noting urban blocks often crowd intersections. It cautions drivers against rushing past hidden corners and highlights risks to health and finances.
America’s Ruins as Warnings From The Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution notes European tourists visit the U S to view the “ruins of 1929” and argues that America should avoid recreating failed fortunes. It contrasts Europe’s ruined castles with America’s speculative ruins built on honest service and generosity to weather future shocks.
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America
Atlanta Constitution
Europe
Auto output climbs as May production doubles 1992 level
Over 360000 motor vehicles were manufactured in May, double the figure of May 1992. The revival in the automobile trade lifts spirits despite some arguing business remains tight. A worn old bus limping along and undergoing repairs illustrates continuing road to recovery.
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Ber
World not finished as new wonders loom
A conference of specialists led by Alfred P. Sloan at the Chicago fair argues that invention will continue to extend human life and conquer disease. The piece notes rapid progress from radio to other marvels awaiting discovery, challenging the view that nothing new remains.
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Chicago
Alfred P. Sloan
Man Winks and a Bullet Emerges in Oakland Tale
In Oakland California on June 5 William Biehl aged 68 winked and a flattened 38 caliber bullet came out of his right eye. Doctors reviewed his hospital file and found a previous accidental bullet wound three years earlier with no bullet located at that time.
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Oakland
Calif
William Biehl
Biehl
Cartin
Harper
Carlin
Hamill
Chief Henderson Still in Washington on Case
Chief Wallace Henderson of the city police force was summoned to Washington D C Saturday night on an important case. No details were available from city offices. He departed after telegraphic communication from Washington authorities. During his absence Patrolman Clarence Sillman filled the chief’s post.
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Wallace Henderson
Washington, D. C
Washington
Clarence Sillman
Hospital notes report multiple City Hospital surgeries
Mrs. Hannah Colebank of Route 1 was operated on this morning after admission last night. Clarence Jacobs, operator of Jacobs Meat Market, underwent appendicitis surgery yesterday. Robert Heatherland of Barrett Street had a major operation yesterday at City Hospital.
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Hannah Colebank
Route 1
City Hospital
Colebank
Clarence Jacobs
Jacobs Meat Market
Robert Heatherland
Barrett Street
City Hospital Yesternday
Bucket Brigade Saves Philippi M. E. Church
Philippi June 5 a bucket brigade last night saved the Tacy Methodist Episcopal church from destruction after a lightning strike set it on fire part of the north end and about half the tin roof was torn away loss estimated at about 250 dollars Miss Catherine White of East St Charles street is visiting friends in Fairmont today.
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Philippi
Tacy Methodist Episcopal Church
Catherine White
East St. Charles Street
Fairmont
Seven killed by Oklahoma explosion on remote site
Seven workers were killed in an explosion eight miles southeast of here. Victims identified from company rolls include Vernon H. Wedner 26 Chandler Preston Barnes 20 Guthrie Lloyd B. Flood 26 Norman Don McDonald 22 San Antonio David McClellan 37 Santa Anna Herman Voight 29 Perry Joe Fannin 29 May Texas Officials investigated cause with theories ranging from static electricity to a collision between a dynamite carrying magazine truck and a water truck at the scene. Local resident Trunk Toward Norman reported witnessing the blast and aiding the response. Two nearby farms suffered damage but no injuries.
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Here
Vernon H. Wedner
Chandler
Preston Barnes
Guthrie
Lloyd B. Flood
Norman
Don’ McDonald
San Antonio
Tex
David McClellan
Santa Anna
Herman Voight
Perry
Joe Fannin
Wendel Crawford
Crawford
Driving Drunk Case to Come Before Jeffries
Eugene Mayle 35 of West Hill will be tried this afternoon in Magistrate C Jefferys court on a charge of driving while drunk. Mayle was arrested last Sunday night at West Hill church by Constable T E Freeze after he was found driving highly intoxicated.
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Eugene Mayle
West Hill
Former Governor Leads in Iowa GOP Primary
Des Moines on June 5 reports former Governor Dan Turner leading the Republican governor nomination contest by more than 6,600 votes over challenger Robert W. Colflesh. Unofficial totals show Turner 70,185, Colflesh 63,519, Clarence Knutson 93,519, and Wallace M. Shoyt 18,892 from 1,26 of 2,452 districts in Monday's primary election.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dan Turner
Robert W. Colflesh
Turner
Calflesh
Clarent
Knutson
Wallace M. Shoyt
Only Eleven G. A. R. Veterans at Meeting
Only 11 Grand Army of the Republic veterans attended the annual encampment in Charleston on June 5 and voted unanimously against his Smith who had been ill and whose voice was affected. Grafton and Wheeling were invited. See reen for the deed.
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Charleston
Grand Army of the Republic
Smith
Grafton
Wheeling
Father Goes to Son's Aid by Airplane
Los Angeles dispatch describes Lucius F Payne traveling by airplane to reach his son who confessed killing his mother Carrie Payne and his brother Robert. The 21 year old remained questioned, claiming impulse behind the axe slayings as investigators probe motives and memory gaps while noting his mental instability. Miss Juanita Vineyard returns to Wesleyan College for commencement exercises.
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Los Angeles
Lucius F. Payné
St. Louis
Louis Payne
Heill
Hubert J. Wal Us
Carrie L. Payne
Robert
Louis
Mar
James T. Fisher
de Payne
Juanita’ Vineyard
Spencer
Evelyn Shafer
Walnut Street
Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Mayor King Charleston Bound for Conference
Mayor King Charleston heads to a conference with state officials to discuss city welfare projects he aims to start. Ross street work began yesterday and Riverside Drive West Side from Yates avenue to the city limits is prioritized, with several other improvements planned as welfare labor allows.
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Ross Street
Riverside Drive
West Side
Yates Avenue
Man given two years in state prison statement
Dawkins was indicted for forging the name of George G Jollitt on a 30 dollar check drawn on Mount Vernon Savings Bank of Washington. The check proved worthless and Dawkins disappeared before return to Grafton authorities. He was arrested in Washington and held for Grafton authorities. The report also thanks local friends for support during illness and death of a father and grandfather, Caren Borst, and mentions support from pastors and veterans.
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Wash Dawkins
George G. Jollitt
Caren
Hartley Co. to Open Electrical Supply Shop in Summerville
The J. M. Hartley Company of Pairmont has leased the vacant room in the Summerville building beside the Grafton Banking and Trust on West Mair street. They will install an electrical supply shop specializing in frigidaires, with workmen overhauling and decorating the space. The store is expected to open in about a week.
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J. M. Hartley Company
Pairmont
Summerville
Grafton Banking & Trust
West Mair Street
Sentinel
Murder at the Dufresne House Sparks Night of Deception
Detective Harper and Sergeant Clymer untangle a double death scene after a man impersonates Pierre Dufresne. Mrs. Dufresne collapses from shock, a surgeon treats a facial wound, and ballistics hint at a staged suicide pact. The team resolves to pursue a concealed killer, not a simple tale of two gun shots.
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Doyle
Buttresne
Harper
Dr. Miller
de Bate
Ulrich
Barpec
Omcer Clymer
Lafferty
Carin
Hela
Carlin
Millicr
Metor
Dufresne
Howard H announces bid for 11th district state senate
Howard H. of Grafton West Virginia announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the 11th senatorial district comprising Marion Monongalia and surrounding counties. He respectfully seeks voters support and moral backing in this May 31 filing notice.
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Marion
Monongalia
Howard H. Went
Grafton
W. Va
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