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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

8

Disorder Amid City Tensions and Industrial Shifts

The report outlines reduced industrial requirements in coal and related sectors across Western Pennsylvania, with declines in coke, lumber, and steel components. Banking leaders describe the territory's business as fair to good, while unrest and a push for stronger public safety measures surface amid public sentiment and editorials.

Pennsylvania Sattallion and Steel Hinery and Boilers Mie Banking Committee

Gang Suspects Involved In Broadway Killing Push

Police held two men after a killing on Broadway. Joseph Corngold and Ralph Carol claimed innocence and said they came east for the Sharkey Schmeling fight. A stash of cash found in their gear was said to be money trusted to them by friends.

Tore Labardo Morrison Broadway Josph Corngold Ralph Carol Chicago Oliver Alfred Jake) Lingle William’ Russell Blower John Stege

First Flag History in Pruntytown and Local Schools

The text recalls 1789 when a private school opened at Buzgards Glory and raised the American flag. In 1811 the first flag club formed in Pruntytown with 29 members amid debates over the national emblem abroad. It notes Prof Ree tor opening Reetor College in 1832 and identifying Taylor County’s formation in 1844.

Buzgards United States Pruntytown Reetor

Cannon May Proceedings Highlight Lobbying Aims

Blaine said the committee examined efforts to win appointments to federal offices and to elect senators and representatives and presidents. In the Huston case the panel also reviewed his financial records as part of its inquiry.

Blaine United States Huston

Tennessee river improvement tale cited in senate hearing

Testimony before the senate lobby committee recounts Huston as President of the Tennessee River Improvement Association receiving 36,100 from Union Carbide, deposited via Blyth and Bonner NY in two sums of 22,000 and 14,100. He described activities leading the association and positions on Muscle Shoals legislation.

Senate Huston

Hindenial Letter Exposes RNC Reaction to Cynanamid Bid

A Washington newspaper obtained a copy of a letter alleging Hindenial in the bid by the American Cynanamid Company for the Alabama plant. The document was released last night to Republican National Committee members, highlighting political concerns and reactions.

American Cynanamid Company Alabama Republican National Committee Washington

Hall of Army Continues on Page One Report

Hall of Army report notes continued care efforts as four individuals received aid overnight. Lieut. Henderson of the city police force alerted Capt. Arnold at midnight, resulting in a young man being supplied with a bed and breakfast.

Hall of Army Lieut. Henderson Capt Arnold

Group Asserts Continued From Page One London Conference Note

The group said the London conference should be delivered to the committee before any action. Borah stated readiness to meet tomorrow on the naval agreement. He claimed the resolution made no demand.

Borah

Senate treaty records access debated by committee

Hoover contends the papers contain nothing of consequence yet warns against public release. A resolution states the committee deems all facts from negotiations pertinent to treaty ratification and asserts the committee's right as agent of the senate to access all records and information on treaty negotiations.

Hoover Senate

Petitioned Paving Plan For High Street Moves Forward

About 75 signatures on a petition before the city council Monday request paving of High Street with concrete. Mayor King said the proposal would be considered and noted residents on High and Grand streets are invested in the plan. Leonard Street will gain 150 feet of new brick paving, likely opened in four days, extending from Main to Boyd with crushed stone to the north.

High Street King High Grand Street Barrett Grandi Leonard Street Main Boyd Street

Hospital Notes and Census Figure Update

Hospital notes list several patients discharged after operations and remaining in care including Mrs Guy Moore Mrs Clyde Proudfoot Mrs Blanche Boyd Mrs Gertrude Halbritter and Mrs Ola Marquess with times of discharge. The 1930 census records the Seminole tribe at 468 members, up 14 since 1920.

Ruby B. Graham Guy Moore Beech Street Clyde Proudfoot W. Main Street Blanche Boyd Gertrude Halbritter Tunnelton Ola Marquess James Reddick Seminole Tribe of Indians

Disaster Overtook Ship In Fog Collision Details

The inquiry cites speeds over 11 knots from Pinn Ledge to the collision, with Brooks denying moderate speed while Inspector Lyons presses. Crew members reportedly jumped overboard from fright as First Officer Hunley notes minimal panic and only one fire drill since joining the ship this month. The Queen Mother, Marie, returns Saturday from a visit.

Pinn Ledge Lyons Brooks Hunley

Northern Arm May Surrender to Nationals

Reports from Nanking indicate Northern general Feng Yu-helang seeks surrender to Chiang Kai-shek due to shortages. Chiang refuses until Feng attacks Shanxi as a test of sincerity and demands 3 million for Kuomintang army reorganization. A separate item notes Communists seizing Tayeh in Hupeh with reported atrocities.

Nanking China Hankow Feng Yu- Helang Chiang Kai- Shek Feng Peoples’ Army Chibi Shansi Henan Chiang Kai-Shek Shan Tayeh Shanhai Hupeh

Judge Asked To Diligently Prevent The Accident

Defense lawyers urged the court to heed eye specialists who testified last week that Mrs. Bennett's optical ailments may not stem from injuries in the wreck. The judge requested all diligence to prevent the accident.

Bennett

Newly Elected G A R Officers Installed at West Virginia Encampment

In Moundsville West Virginia newly elected officers of the West Virginia Department G A R were installed at the final business session of the state encampment Commander Thomas Carder of Parkersburg accepted the post and pledged to devote his time to the association He urged all Union Civil War veterans to join as ranks dwindle from death The three day convention closed with no illnesses or accidents among veterans and hundreds of visitors departed

Moundsville W. Va West Virginia Department Thomas Carder Parkersburg Carder

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