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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1935

Page

4

Grafton daily Sentinel notes coal bill debate and Dean Hogg

The piece comments on the national coal mining bill and its anticipated passage, arguing federal overreach in intra state coal production and urging moderation to avoid a widespread shutdown. It also honors Charles Edgar Hogg, praising his long legal career and leadership at West Virginia University College of Law.

Congress Aegus Dean Hogg Charles Edgar Hogg Pt. Pleasant Virginias College of Law The State University Law School

Issues Drawn in Presidential Campaign Debates

The piece notes rapid shaping of next campaign issues with clear principles and policies. Republicans hold regional conferences calling awakening dormant adherents to rally around lines opposing Roosevelt's New Deal. Liberty League regional conference was held in Chicago in the latter part of the period.

Liberty Leaguers Chicago

The Case of Alabama Pitts in Sing Sing and Albany Controversy

The case of Alabama Pitts draws attention as a former Sing Sing inmate turned athlete. He served long terms, was paroled after years, and drew both praise from Warden Lewis E Lawes and opposition from Albany minor league officials who deemed him ineligible.

Alabama Pitts Charleston Daily Mail America Pitts Sing Sing Lewis E. Lawes Albany N. Y Lawes

Preamble to a Pitts Baseball Controversy Spurs Public Outcry

A committee sustains the official’s ruling barring Pitts from baseball citing his ex convict status and alleged public profiteering by the Albany club. The piece argues the public sees only the convict record and urges fair play, contending Pitts’ expiation was complete and his character strong.

Pitts Albany Lawes Alabama Pitts Albany Club

Rush Holt Shows New Image With Ritzy Butler

Morgantown reports on Senator elect Rush D. Holt who, despite his plain image and laboring man appeal, has acquired a ritzy butler. The Dominion News editorial page note suggests a surprising reversal of public persona amid West Virginia chatter about Holt.

Holt Rush Morgantown West Virginia Rush Holt Lizzie

Cleveland Strike Among 76 Charwomen Ends

The Cleveland Press reports a record strike by 76 charwomen at Union Terminals Co ended after months of picketing. New workers were hired, police guarded the terminals, and vandalism and threats accompanied the protests. The NRA ruling later shifted the strike’s momentum and future.

Cleveland American Federation of Labor Ani Cleveland Press Union Terminals Cleveland Terminals Building Co Charwomen’s Union Tor Frank Collarvall Industrial Workers of the World Charwomen U. 8 John Savage Tim Supreme Court NRA Red Anderson Violas

First Poet to Be Recognized by the Crown

A fragmentary item notes the crown recognizing a poet as the first in England’s laureateship era, with hints of a pension and wine allowance, referencing Harcourt lineages, and mentioning Sir R. J. Scott as the author. It also questions a French painter known for detailed military pictures and Florence’s Santa Maria del Fiore dome.

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Two Houses For Rent And Real Estate Mortgage Notice

Classified ads show two houses for rent with four rooms and bath plus modern conveniences. Another line offers a first mortgage for $1500. A note promotes a daily pay plan to distribute household necessities via J R Watkins Co at 250 56 N Fifth Street Columbus Ohio.

R.E. Blaney M. & M. Bank Bldg J. R. Watkins Co 5Th Street Columbus Ohio

Commissioner Sale in Taylor County Court House District

Special Commissioner G. W. Ford will sell at public auction on June 24 1935 at 1 PM at the front door of Taylor County Court House a parcel of 11 acres 3 rods and 27 square poles in Court House District near Simpson. The real estate excludes coal and mining rights as described in deed book No. 12 page 344. Cash terms.

Circuit Court of Taylor County Lydia Bdyard Wiles M. G. Ballard Dad Minnie Ballard Court House Simpson G. W. Ford Bohd

Remarkable North South contract play in bridge game

The article analyzes a North South bid sequence where dummy's heart discard and partner's club control enable a small slam and a potential discard by spades. It reviews bidding, defense, and scoring implications, noting the risks of a double and the need for precise play to avoid giving away the game.

North Jon Hearts South West Dummmy Rust Declarer It South Dummy T Durmy Asa Gould East eAlec Board

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