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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

7

Railroads seek 15 percent freight hike urged by presidents

Overnight dispatches report rail presidents from eastern southern and western lines asking the Interstate Commerce Commission to sanction a 15 percent freight rate increase. Other items note Washington rules allowing state officers to inspect federal tax returns, and various international and domestic events across multiple cities.

Associated Press New York Eastern, Southern, and Western Railroad Washington Treasury

Deny Engagement of Pretender to Throne and Princess Maria

Brussels reports deny the engagement of Archduke Otto and Princess Maria. Baron Gudents, marshal of the archduke's court, calls the claim false and says the archduke has no marriage plans. The Empress Zita visited Italy to honor the Pope, amid rumors of a Rome report about a papal permission for a October wedding.

Maria Brussels Belgium Archduke Otto Thron Hungary Vic Italy Baron Gudents Zita Rome

Pineapple King’s Son Weds Bride in Nevada Honeymoon

Richard A. Dole, 23, son of pineapple magnate James Dole, and his bride May McManus Johnson, 19, of San Jose, Calif., honeymooning in Reno vicinity after driving all night. They obtained a marriage license in Sparks, Nev., and were married by Rev. Edward A. McGowan. Their engagement had been announced earlier.

Reno, Nev Richard A. Dole James D. Dole May McManus Johnson San Jose Calif Reno Nevada James Drummond Dole Cal Lake Tahoe Sparks Nev Edward A. McGowan Episcopal Church

Stormy weather slows salvage of Poseidon submarine

Stormy conditions in the Yellow Sea hindered British and Japanese salvage efforts for the Poseidon sunk off Shantung. Divers face danger as crews work to raise the wreck while awaiting the American ship Pigeon. Eighteen sailors died, thirty five rescued. A separate note says birds have poor sense of smell despite strong olfactory organs.

Weiheiwei China Shantung Peninsula Yellow Sea Poseidon

International News Network Captures Global Desk From Ice to Tropics

From polar ice to sun baked regions, reporters of the Associated Press extend a worldwide news gathering network. Circling the globe, the organization links reporters across continents to deliver coordinated coverage.

Polar of the Associa Ted:press Itz Associated Press

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