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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

4

Grafton Daily Sentinel Publisher and office details

The Grafton Daily Sentinel lists publisher Howard H. Holt at 108 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia with office classifieds and advertising rates. It notes Associated Press affiliation and policies on letters to the editor and advertisement deadlines for same day and next day insertions.

Grafton Daily Sentinel Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company Grafton W. VA Howard H. Holt Spades and Latrobe Street W Va Printing Co

Bible Thought and Prayer and Hoover Nomination News

The piece mixes religious reflections with a political forecast on Hoover’s Republican nomination, praising Hoover as certain on the first ballot while noting opposition efforts. It discusses aviation feats by women and the Southern Cross Pacific flight, and mentions coal industry consolidation in West Virginia as a stabilizing move. It also comments on Harry Thaw and British asylum policy in a sardonic tone.

Pacific Prisco Hawaii Honolulu Suva Ireland New Foundland Southern Cross Australia

LOG REVEALS Continued From Page One

Radio logs track the Southern Cross flight across vast Pacific airspace. Positions near Suva and New Caledonia are noted with latitudes and longitudes as storms and dusk winds buffet the plane at altitudes up to 7,500 feet. The crew reports heavy rain, turbulence, and emergency whiskey as they battle unreliable transmissions and solar interference near sunrise.

Suva Pacific Coast Smithy Cheerio O. K Sydney Moon Alitude New Caledonia Southern Cross Land Lts Brisbane Mackay San Francis San Francisco Pacific Coasts Uis Lator Wil

Faint Radio Continued From Page One

The report notes a continued faint radio transmission from Page One about pursuing a Northward dirigible Pog and efforts by the ship Hobby to aid, with interference from cold air hampering movements. The Stefani news agency claimed signals from the Citta were garbled though the phrase Prapy cesco appeared with practical certainty.

Lievenagy Luetzow Holm Ol Flyer Spitzengen Stefani Rome Citta

MUMAN FLY Promoters’ Plans Fade as Sudden Interest Wanes

The article recounts how promoters lured telescope owners with a nickel to view the flagpole sitter, promising a profitable venture. Yet the money-making scheme collapsed as interest faded and the venture failed to deliver enduring returns.

Vivid Scene at Flagpole Base With Grappling Promoters

A terse tableau forms at the flagpole base as bailiffs grimace and an ex-pugilist shadow boxes toward a knockout. Promoters, with hands turned inside out, stare at a large plate showing a rough fist and a vague oval resembling a strawberry, suggesting a strained boxing-related moment.

ONS TO PAY FOR RAND JURY INQUIRY

Chicago reports a special grand jury to probe crime, detection, frauds, and disorders with expenses to be covered by public subscriptions after Cook County commissioners refused a 150000 appropriation. Armour director Fr Addison White heads the panel. Carl R. Lathain denounces Crowe and says lawyers will fund the inquiry pending court action.

Chicago Cook County Adison White Armour and Company Carl R. Lathaim Chicago Bar Association Robert 5. Crowe Crowe

Primo De Rivera Breaks Engagement to Mercedes Castelanos

Madrid reports Premier Primo De Rivera ends engagement to Mercedes Castelanos, announced today. The planned September wedding is canceled. Castelanos, from a wealthy family, has a brother in the Spanish diplomatic service.

Madrid Primo de Rivera Mercedes Castelanos Senorita Mercedes Castelanos

Coxey of Army Fame Files Candidacy for Senate

Columbus June 8 Jacob Sechler Coxey Sr of Masson filed his declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States senator for the unexpired term ending March 4 19 He led the famous Coxey s army and now seeks the seat.

Columbus Jacob Sechler Coxer Mas-son United States Coxey's Army

Princess Helen to Hear Divorce Case June 21 in Bucharest

Princess Helen seeks divorce from former Crown Prince Carol of Romania for profound affronts and desertion. Proceedings listed as secret with Carol invited to attend. Carol is in Belgium and not expected to appear. The dispute includes custody implications for six year old King Michael.

Bucharest Helen Carol of Romania Toslay Carol Karl Karaiman Carel Belgium England Helensee Michael Enid Royal Court of Appeals

Fighting Near Tangku North of Tientsin Escalates

Fighting broke out today on the Patho River above Tangku northwest of Tientsin with continuous heavy fire. River traffic halted. two Japanese steamers en route from Tangku were forced to return. Chinese police at Takuta fled and Italian Marines were dispatched to safeguard foreign pilots’ families.

Tentsin China Sune Tangku Tientsin Tangkw Takuya Jnilot Takuta

Loening Trophy Race Postponed To September First

The National Aeronautic Association postponed the Loening Intercollegiate Trophy race, the first college flyer event, until September 1 due to numerous applications. The race was to be held at Mitchell Field Long Island on June last.

Washington National Aeronautic Association Mitchell Field Long Island

Deaths: Charles B. Gunn longtime Kansas attorney general

Charles B. Gunn, former Kansas attorney general who initiated court actions leading to the ouster of the Ku Klux Klan from Kansas, is reported dead in Topeka Kansas. Gunn's legal actions and public service marked his career in state government and civil rights.

Kansas City Roy C. West Chicago William M. Butler Charles D. Hilles New York James Francis Burke Pennsylvania Topeka Kensas Charles B. Gunn i Geneneral Kansas Ku Klux Klan

Dear Noah to Margaret Will Addressing Weather

Fragmented OCR text with garbled phrases references Dear Noah letters, Margaret L Will age in 70s, weather bureau, fur niture, pigs and a Springfield base. The readable portion hints at a humorous or satirical exchange and does not present a complete event or clear persons.

Noah Margaret L.will Noar Weather Bureau United States Nowars Noargie

Harvard Junior Missing As Parents Informed

Chicago dated report says William Wayne Neff, 21, Harvard junior, is missing from the Cambridge campus. He vanished while en route to the university boathouse to supervise the junior crew he managed. The parents were notified of his disappearance.

Chicago William Wayne Neff Harvard Cambridge University Boathouse

Clarksburg May Move To Change Rookie Rule

Cain, president of the Clarksburg Mid-Atlantic league club, urged league president Dailey to call a telegraphic vote of owners on abolishing or modifying the rookie rule. He said Clarksburg cannot compete with teams full of experienced players and fears only a few weeks of baseball remain without changes.

Clarksburg Cain Mid-Atlantic League Baseball Club Elmer M. Dailey Windber Dailey

Elected Chief of National Masonic Clubs Nominee Named

Niagara Falls observed a unanimous nomination of Jujie B. MacGregor of Pittsburgh for president of the National League of Masonic Clubs at the convention. Leaders said his election the following day was certain, noting he has served as vice president.

Niagara Falls Jujie B Roy A. MacGregor Pittsburgh National League of Masonic Clubs League

Conductor Marries Heiress Will Keep His Job

Albert Rhyner of Marshfield Wisconsin married Marian Connor daughter of W D Connor Marshfield business heir and former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor. Rhyner stated he plans to remain a conductor on the North Shore Electric Railroad despite the marriage.

Chicago Albert Rhyner Marshfield Wis Marian Conner W. D. Conner Marshfield Tumberman Wisconsin North Shore Electric Railroad Connor New York Riyner

Sale of Rebecca Riley property by Taylor County trustee

By authority of trustee, successor to A W Burdett, the Home Building and Loan Association's deed of trust on Rebecca B Riley dated 1919 and 1923 secures debts of 1000 plus 300. On June 20 1928 at 8 PM at Taylor County Courthouse front door, Lot No 2 in B H McMillan Partition, Boat Grafton WV with an eight room dwelling, will be sold for cash. Sune g) 14 une) 8, 16 b.)29

A. W. Burdett Rebeccah Riley A. W W. Burdett Taylor County West Virginia Home Building and Loan Association Rebecca B. ‘Riley Court House B. H. McMillan John W. Carroll Boat Grafton East Main Street Carroll Alley W. Merle Watkin

Fines First Lady to Face Equal Penalty in Mulhall Case

The wife of Oklahoma Governor Johnston was cited for speeding through Mulhall, and Wayside Justice E M Kinecaid said she would be fined like any other motorist. Kinecaid also helps motorists by buying meals and offering a free shed for overnight stays when fines are paid.

Diebrig Boston Foundland Fen Perel Mabel Bell Johnston Oklahoma Mulhall Okla E. M. Kine Caid Abibve Wayside Justice Pedces Kincaid

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