Taylor county veterans head for bonus march in nation rally
Thirty five Taylor county World War veterans moved from the city at one o clock heading for Washington and the nationwide bonus march. They will stage a major parade on Pennsylvania Avenue Monday to press for cashing of their bonus certificates. The Taylor county contingent, financed by local business houses, traveled in a decorated truck under Madera s command and will return next Tuesday after presenting demands to Congressman Bachmann and marching with thousands.
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Wisconsin World War veterans ride train to town
Fourteen Wisconsin World War veterans rode a Baltimore and Ohio freight train into Grafton from Benwood and were greeted by railroad police. They were escorted to the Salvation Army for breakfast and some planned to join a truck group bound for Washington. Some hitchhiked to Washington due to full truck space. Lieutenant W. F. Henrich led the group, noting they would stay in Washington until 1945 for the bonus act.
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Quarrel Over Gun Ends in Boy Death in Rural Ohio
Weston Ohio June 10 Archie McCauley 15 Brownsville near here killed by David Henline 15 neighbor farm boy last night. Sheriff says Henline shot McCauley through the left side after a dispute over a rowboat and shotgun. McCauley ran, Henline pursued and the shotgun was seized before a close range shot. Coroner's jury viewed the body and will reconvene to determine responsibility. Henline in custody.
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Grafton Fruit Market Saturday Specials
Local ad lists numerous produce bargains including new potatoes six pounds and tomatoes about four pounds for 33 cents, hot house cucumbers, stringless beans, home grown strawberries and lettuce, oranges, cantaloupes, beets carrots peas onions peppers spinach radishes and more with free delivery offered by calling 499.
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Ten Cent Round Trip Fare To Grafton Park Starts Next Wednesday
Street car service to Grafton Park will open next Wednesday June 15 at ten cents round trip with ferry across the river. The change cuts the former 20 cent fare plus five cent ferry, saving twenty cents per person for the full trip. Repairs on the line from Pottery Bridge to the park begin immediately to ready service. Cars will run every half hour along the avenue to the park, with a faster schedule to cover the extra mileage.
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Correction of Handley custody dispute story
A correction clarifies facts about a struggle on Main Street over the custody of child Jack ie Handley. Capt. John Handley is not as previously portrayed. After a notice to deliver the child to her mother, Mrs. Carl Nestor, Handley and his daughter Margaret Handley, with the child, discussed with attorney Francis Warder. police were advised to prevent a breach of peace.
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Germany may change form of government
Berlin reports Franz Von Papen seeks to revise the Weimar constitution without restoring the monarchy. Wilhelm Von Gayle, interior minister, cites reforms such as a single Reich parliament and regional redrawing, but declares monarchy restoration is foolish and states the priority is easing national distress.
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Maid Questioned In Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Dies
Hackensack N J June 10 Prosecutor George F Lesche said Violet Sharp a maid at the Morrow home Englewood who had been questioned about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping committed death by taking poison in Englewood Washington June 9 David Ashworth of Beckley was recommended as district attorney for the southern district of West Virginia to Attorney General Mitchell by Senator Hatfield with an early appointment anticipated
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Grafton Sentinel Plans Full AP Coverage of West Virginia Delegations
The Grafton Sentinel reports full Associated Press coverage of the West Virginia delegation at the Republican and Democratic conventions. AP plans extensive national, feature and picture reporting from Chicago with Byron Price overseeing as bureau chief. Veteran Washington reporters will craft general stories while a nationwide wire system links conventions stadiums and committee rooms for rapid, accurate updates.
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Compton Heads County GOP Meeting After Communist Ouster
Harry C. Compton was elected chairman of the County Republican Executive Committee with E F Clark as retiring chairman. Blanche Swisher named secretary and Thornton Beall treasurer amid reorganization notes. Meeting at the courthouse adjourned for future plans as tensions and potential Democratic reorganizations loom in Taylor County.
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B. and O. Fined for Elkins Act Violation
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. was fined 15000 by federal judge Frank J. Coleman after a guilty plea to Elkins act charges. Indictment charged favoritism aided three receivers on freight.
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Market Improvement Surges on Wheat and Trade Signals
The New York stock market showed a moderate uplift as a bullish crop report and improved mercantile reviews boosted sentiment. Some decliners stabilized, with one to two point advances common. U.S. Steel and American Can slipped early then recovered slightly while Auburn surged over 15 points before settling near five.
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Depositors to recover funds as Morgantown bank reopens
Depositors of the reopened Bank of Morgantown may withdraw part of their pledged deposits before November. The agreement had barred withdrawals until November, but the bank announced an early partial release around July 1.
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Salvage Brings $45,000 From Sunken Egypt Steamer
Italian divers aboard Artiglio II raise bullion from the sunken Egypt off the French coast. The 1930 salvage follows a long effort that began after the 1922 sinking and the loss of lives during prior attempts to recover the gold.
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Artiglio
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Raffio
Elks Legion to Sponsor West Virginia Air Tour Stop
The H. W. Daniels post American Legion in Elkins decided at a special meeting to sponsor the West Virginia Air Tour visit. A conference with officers including Dudley Reed of Fairmont affirmed plans and eight volunteers will work with E. Dice Harper, owner of the local airfield, to prepare for the tour stopping on June 27.
Endeavor Meet Opens in Charleston With Delegates Registered
Ten denominations register for the state convention of the Christian Endeavor Society opened in the Baptist church at Charleston. Mayor R P Devan, Rev Clarence W Kemper and L Ray Crittenden welcome visitors. Principal speaker is Rev Tom Pred Campbell of Middleport Ohio. Business sessions begin today.
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Tom Pred Campbell
Middleport
Deposed Ruler Leads Move to Regain Throne
In Abyssinia, former Emperor Lidi Jeassu, once allied with Ras Kassa, has escaped captivity and is rallying forces in Gojjam to challenge Emperor Haile Selassie. Selassie dispatches troops while reports say his soldiers desert. Jeassu, grandson of Menelik, was deposed after alleged attempts to introduce Islam.
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Chicagoan Kills Self After Short Marriage
Chicago a suburb saw Royal C. Vilas a 52 year old prominent manufacturer shoot himself in his home. A coroner said a letter to his third wife whom he married nine days earlier described financial troubles. Vilas had resigned last year as chair of the Pyle National Company, railroad equipment makers.
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Republicans Prepare For National Convention In Chicago
Chicago dispatch notes the Republican chiefs gathering with delegates in hotel lobbies to discuss a wet or dry platform while plans remain secret. James R. Ohio named as potential convention resolutions committee chair and possible national committee head amid White House denial.
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