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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

7

Clark Chosen At County Republican Meet

Chairman Clare urged every member to aid the campaign as the Republican ticket seeks the largest Tay lor county majority. Clark stressed teamwork, noting the minority party also fields strong candidates and urging public spirited effort from all districts including Grafton Petterman Flemington Court House Boots Creek and Knottsville triers.

Clare Clark Taylor County B. I. Clark Grafton J.8. Palmer Petterman Charles H. Freeze Flemington James Nisbit Lemington H. D. Leach Court House G. Cain Fred Carder Boots Creek Harry Haislop Knottsville Trier

Sealing Ship Sequel Reports Rescue Efforts and Survivors

The seaplane task force led by Luetzow Holm will search for four castaways including Natal ie Ceccioni with a broken leg while dropping food medicine and equipment. Two other groups, Dr Fim Malmgren and Captain Mariano Zappi and their crew, reportedly headed for North Cape but have not been heard from since May 30. Seven others drifted east with the Luli as Nobile and companions were cast ashore after the wreck.

Ie Ceccioni Nobile Aday Fim Malmgren Grim Mariano Zappi Mich North Cape Iuidia Oie le v

Battle Over Hoover Nomination Shapes 1932 Convention

As Hoover seeks a running mate or alternative choice, names like Dawes Deneen Reed Moses Edge Fuller Tilden Kish Roosevelt Donovan and others circulate. States weigh options while party factions push for a decisive pick before the convention.

Hoover Commerce Secretar Washington New York Dawes Deneen Tminois East Reed Pennsylvania Moses New Hampshire Spaulding Senator Edge New Jersey Wernor Fuller Massachusetts Tilden Connecticut Hamilton Kish Theodore Roosevelt, Jr William J. Donovan Tig S. Bal

President’s summer move plans sighted near Wisconsin

Rescuers report a dirigible crew survived while awaiting transport through Arctic walls. Mrs Coolidge travels near the station before the train’s scheduled departure. The Cedar Game Lodge at Brule, Wisconsin, will host the President for the summer. the party will detrain at Superior and cover the final leg by automobile.

Mre Coolidge Cedar Game Lodge Brulle Wisconsin Superior

A Trick of Hearts at Opera House with Hoot Gibson

Hoot Gibson returns to the Opera House in a new Universal picture “A Trick of Hearts.” Georgia Hale stars opposite Gibson with Joe Rickson as villain. The film promises Western realism, romance, and laughter, aided by director Keaves Eyson and a strong supporting cast. A second feature, “Woman Chaser,” adds comedy to the program.

Hoot Gibson Universal Picture Opera House Hoot Dainty Georgia Hale Gibson Joe Rickson Rava Gore Dan Crimmins Heinie Conklin George Cecil Howard Truesdale George Grey Keaves Eyson

The Vanishing Pioneer at Strand Theatre

Thousands of Jack Holt fans will flock to Strand to see Paramount’s The Vanishing Pioneer. The desert epic follows Anthony Ballard and his son Tim Holt as pioneers cross waterless terrain to reach water, amid political corruption and drought. June Shelby loves Ballard while Murdock plots to seize water rights. the tale climaxes with sacrifice and a vanished pioneer finale.

Jack Holt Paramount Jack Anthony Ballard John Tim Holt Lego Happy Valley June Shelby Sally Blane Veieapolis John Murdock William Powell Uby Shevitt Murdock Fred Kohler Ah Murdoc Bates June Hventi Alundack Tee Reek Metropolia Strand Theatre

Notable Governors and Generals Still Running

McKelvie former governor of Nebraska Senator Curtis of Kansas Henry J Allen former governor of Kansas Governor Baker of Missouri Hanford MacNider of Iowa General John J Pershing and many others were still in the running.

McKelvie Newaske Curtis Kansas Henry J. Allen Baker Missouri Hanford MacNider Towa John J. Pershing

Presley Knight Held By Commissioner

Presley Knight is held by U S Commissioner Harry Gordon in Clarksburg after state police seized nine gallons of home brew at his Bluemont street home. Knight posted a $500 bond for appearance at the Elkins term of federal court. he was jailed and moved to the federal commissioner's court. Officers Wooddell and Debendorfer conducted the raid. About 70 old federal liquor violation docket cases and narcotic cases from Clarksburg are listed for the June term before Judge William Baker.

Hi Home Bluemont Street Presley Knight U. S Harry Gordon Clarksburg Elkins Wooddell Debendorfer Knight Lodge Federal Commissioner's Court Ait Richmond Marshall William Baker

Sale Of Property Prevented By Counsel

The sale of Harvey Tobias residence on Knotts avenue, set for 10 this morning to satisfy notes held by Central Trust Company and Union Mortgage Company of Charleston, was forestalled by a circuit court injunction. Tobing, represented by Gene W. Ford and Robinson Warder Robinson, filed a voluminous prayer for relief and injunction alleging alleged...

Harvey Tobias Knotts Avenue Central Trust Company Union Mortgage Company Charleston Tobing Gene W. Ford Robinson Warder

Justice sought to halt sale of Tobias properties

The record states payments and full rate details remain unsettled as trust and mortgage firms claim a balance over 10,000 on two deeds of trust totaling about 40,000 executed by Tobias in 1926. Charleston companies claim under 4,000 is owed. A request for relief and sale restraint postponed public disposition and Judge Warren B. Kittle will rule on vacation.

Trust and Tobias Charleston Warren B. Kittle

Road System Costs Tasked at West Virginia Meeting

Charleston June 14 The state road commission chairman O P Fortney told the West Virginia oil market association that the road system may cost 37 685 000 to complete He traced financing since 50 000 000 in funds six years ago noting total expenditures 67 473 642 and that 3 244 of 4 819 miles are built or under construction leaving 575 miles unimproved He urged passage of a 35 000 000 bond issue to be voted in November to finish the system in about four construction seasons Speakers included W A Milne Ohio petroleum marketers association executive secretary A banquet was planned for tonight with the convention closing tomorrow.

Charleston O. P. Fortney State West Virginia Oil Market Association Aleady Fortney W. A. Milne Ohio Petroleum Marketers Association

Coolidge Nominated as Vice President Possibility Mentioned

A Pennsylvania senator received a telegram from a Coolidge admirer urging consideration of Calvin Coolidge for vice president. The note argues keeping the president in a prominent party position by not ruling him out as the running mate.

Kansas City Senat Reed Pennsylvania Coolidge

Noted Driver Sets New Speed Record on Track

Detroit June 14 A famed driver Leon Duray piloted a car near his Indy style to a 148.1 mph two and a half mile track record for automobiles on any track not a straightaway. The prior mark by the late Frank Lockhart stood at 147.071 mph.

Detroit Leon Duray Indianapolis Srank "Lockhart

Massachusetts high court upholds strike of Crabtree heir

In Boston on June 14 1922 the Massachusetts supreme court affirmed a probate court judge’s decree striking out the appearance of Mrs Carlotta Cockburn of Los Angeles claimant to the 5 000 000 estate of Lotta Crabtree the noted actress.

Boston Massachusetts Supreme Court Carlotta Cockburn Los Angeles

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Central Press Page Republican Committee Luetzow Holm Natal Ctm Coolidges Continueutruu Grafton Sentinel Sentinel Circulation Department The West Va Opera Jacks Anthony Lallard John Ballard Jane Shelby Lady Mane Joh Murdock Sheriff Murdock Robler Mr. Shelby Guy Oliver Ray Hearn Roscoe Karns John “Ballard Mareia Manon Tane Onev Standard Oil Company OF State Road Commission
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