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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

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Miners Strike In Rosemont Region Involving Six Companies

United Mine Workers and operators in the Rosemont Flemington Bear Mountain area failed to reach a wage and recognition agreement after a day of talks. About 700 miners across six companies are on strike with picketing at Bear Mountain and Rosemont. State police report the region is orderly as negotiations continue and union claims thousands are now working under UMWA banner.

Rosemont Flemington Bear Mountain United Mine Workers of America Rosemont-Flemington-Bear Mountain Cambria Brown Tressler Delmar No. 4 Atlas Reppert Coal Company Galloway and Wendel Atlas Mina Oth United Mine Workers of America Organization van A. Bittner Shinnat Union Credit Credit West Virginia Zeatt’s United States Klein

Three Million Dollar Fire Sweeps Norfolk Waterfront

Norfolk battles a three million dollar waterfront fire sparked by a barge explosion. The blaze destroyed the Victoria hotel and the American Peanut Corporation plant, swept through seven blocks, injured many including firemen, and drew 1300 sailors and marines to aid the firefighting effort as rain later checked the flames.

Norfolk Waterfront Norfolk Buxton Ine Hampton Roads Victoria Carrie Ambrose American Peanut Corporation

Political influence in federal district attorney appointments

The National Law Enforcement Commission calls political influence in appointing federal district attorneys a serious menace to law enforcement. It urges removing political considerations from selections, noting the office's growing importance and the harm caused when patronage guides nominations. The report warns about political patronage harming personnel and conduct and says prosecutors face interference when senators oppose administrations.

Washington Senate Fedtrict National Law Enforcement Commission Bent Hoover White Horse Meshaa Federeral

Wailing Wall Ownership Declared in Moslem Favor

A government commission ruling on Jerusalem's Wailing Wall rights grants sole ownership to Moslems. Jews retain free access for devotion under conditions, including no ram’s horn blowing near the wall and no disturbances to Moslems, while Moslems agree not to annoy Jews during worship. Ownership rests on the wall being part of the Haram esh Sherif area.

London Jerusalem Harem Esh Sherif

TRY YOUTH IN NURSE S DEATH IN RHODE ISLAND TRIAL

Elliott R. Hathaway a 28 year old Fall River youth stands trial for the murder of Vere na Russell a Portsmouth nurse found dead after an automobile ride near Tiverton Rhode Island on March 23 His counsel renewed a delay motion which was denied and jury selection began with his not guilty plea on record

Newport Elliott R. Hathaway Fall River Verena Russell Portsmouth R. I. Hathaway Mags Tiverton R.r Geo. Hurley Hathaway

Number cases cleared off docket today

Before the Poling Robinson damage case for 10000 this morning several minor cases set for Monday were disposed of. First, Rosa B Poe vs J C Poe et al judgment for 1311.99 with interest. Marion National Bank of Marion Ohio vs Dorsey L Peters and Martha Peters confirmed for 720.99 with interest. Hi ryl Friedman appointed special commissioner to sell real estate to satisfy judgment. Lucy Adeidiaco v Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company continued on page eight.

Poling-Robinson Rosa B. Poe J. C. Poe Harrison Wolfe D. R. Shafer Marion National Bank of Marion Ohio Dorsey L. Peters Marthat Peters Hiryl Friedman Lucy Adeidiaco Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Grafton Forms First Organized Volunteer Fire Dept

For the first time in its history Grafton will organize a volunteer fire department with officers a relief fund uniforms and drills following plans made at a Sunday meeting. A benefit dance June 19 at Valley Inn will seed funds with money from other events to aid the department and establish a relief fund for members in distress. The group aims to reduce insurance costs and plan a convention and improved equipment including a county truck to serve Taylor county and Grafton.

Grafton Valley Inn Driver G. N. Smith Charles Burke Robert Bennett L. H. Greenwald Squire Bolton Mr. Smith County of Taylor Taylor County

Bank Mergers Yield Three Large Chicago Institutions

Chicago reports two major bank mergers early today as First National Bank and Union Trust absorb Foreman-State National and Foreman-State Trust, creating a resource base near 883 million dollars. Central Trust Company and National Bank of the Republic unite to form a third large Chicago bank with over 350 million in resources. Deposit totals place First National Foreman banks at 730.6 million, with 572.4 million from First National and Union Trust.

Chicago First National Bank First ‘Union Trust & Savings Bank Foreman- State Nationa Bank Foreman-State Trust & Savings Bank Central Trust Company of Linois National Bank of the Republic First National Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company Continental Gentral Trust-National Bank of the Republic First National Foreman First National and Union Trust

Conference Eyes World Talks to Reopen War Reparations

London reports say a Chequers conference between Britain and Germany raised the chance of a world conference to reopen reparations, with Stimson and Mellon soon visiting Europe. A government spokesman said international economic coordination and cooperation were urged, as Britain and Germany cannot solve the issue alone.

London Today Europe Henry L.stimson Andrew W. Mellon the Treasury Chequers MacDonald Arthur Henderson Great Britain Henrich Bruening Ter Julius Curtius Germany England

Filipino servant confesses to killing Dr Deely in New York

New York reports that Gavino Demier, a Filipino servant, was arrested and confessed to murdering Dr George Edward Deely to obtain money for his girlfriend. The physician, a renowned specialist, was found stabbed and beaten to death in his home last Tuesday after having discharged the suspect five days earlier.

New York Gavino Demier George Edward Deely

Garner Dubs Smoot Hawley a Blundering Tariff Act

Representative Garner of Texas denounces the Smoot Hawley tariff as a blundering piece of legislation. He accuses Democratic leaders and supporters of lacking a constructive 1932 platform while Republican figures defend the act amid claims of foreign policy consequences and economic disruption.

Garner Texas Washington Democratic Party Tilson Connecticut Tion House Ways and Means Commerce Klein Texan

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