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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
8
The passage details a heated convention scene where Curtis gains momentum as a presidential candidate. Allies from Borah to Mellon jockey for influence while Hoover managers deny steering the race. Curtis receives a roar as Borah places his name in nomination amidst shifting support and regional blocs.
At the Republican national convention a single ballot nominating Herbert Hoover was conducted amid large ovations. Delegates backed Hoover with 837 of 1084 votes cast, with Lowden and Curtis also receiving notable support as others failed to unite.
In June ministers enjoy favorable attention while lawyers may move quickly, sometimes starting legal action before July first. The note contrasts the promptness of legal professionals with other seasonal expectations.
Ellen Reynolds Keenan aged 84 died in city hospital from complications after a fractured hip sustained in a fall at her home in Grafton last Friday. A New York City native and widow of James Keenan a former B&O railroad employee, she leaves brother Charles Reynolds and several nieces and a nephew. Requiem high mass will be offered Monday at St Augustine's Church with interment at Mt Calvary Cemetery.
Grace Budd ten-year-old, abducted from her New York home two weeks ago, is reportedly safe and happy per a note from her kidnapper turned over to police. The letter details a new home, schooling, pets, and plans for short visits, while authorities continue to search for the suspect alias Frank Howard.
The remark notes the large number of police dogs seen postwar and suggests Germany has nearly paid reparations in that form. It then questions why Congress never investigates Socialist campaign funds, implying political outrage over campaign finance practices.
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