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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
2
A Godey’s Lady's Book 1861 letter appeals for support of short hair for women. The writer argues long hair burdens women and hinders health, urging readers to favor a practical, comfortable style over fashion, noting public opinion as a barrier.
The piece argues Friday the thirteenth influences women more due to superstition and daily household woes. It contrasts male indifference with female practices, noting pins, mirrors, anddinner-table superstitions, and jokes about paydays and bills on such dates.
Reports from Tokio on June 14 indicate rising evidence that anti American outbursts over the enactment of the gesture act are subsiding. A majority of newspapers favor moderation and public meetings with anti exclusion resolutions are expanding in many cities.
Citizens along Flemington main street financed the extra width by paying their shares in cash deposited at Flemington Bank. Despite two objectors, the town will widen the street to 20 feet with funds held in a safety vault. County engineer Angus Ferguson notes the project boosts commerce and road quality as weather delays eased and concrete pours progressed.
Detroit June 14 Joseph Novicki 36 died today from self administered poison after telling his wife he would allow her to marry boarder Tony Lausicki. Mrs Novicki 28 admitted she was in love with Lausicki and planned to wed him. Police say he killed himself after learning she desired another man.
Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes, nominated as Republican vice presidential candidate, arrived in Chicago ahead of a reception. He went first to his bank, drawing a small crowd outside as onlookers and supporters gathered. The scene at the rail station lacked noise but the bank crowd provided cheers and attention for the generals first ballot appearance.
Chicago police report one suspect, Wayne, shot five times and carrying $1500 in new bills, under care at county hospital amid the mail train robbery probe. He claims a woman, Margaret Ray, shot him near Hammond. Four more arrests, including a woman, follow in West Side raid. loot estimated up to 1 million.
Waukegan Illinois reports June 14 that a theft of loot valued at about one million dollars occurred Thursday night. Police say several suspects have been identified and arrests of others are expected soon. A wounded man is being questioned in Chicago in connection with the case and a plane sighting near the crime scene fuels suspicions that the wounded bandit was airlifted away.
Rex Ray an American captured by river pirates in Kawangi Province escaped from their mountain stronghold. Advices from the commander of the sunboat Pambanga, sent to Wuchow after Ray and others were seized, reported the breakout.
New York police say three men were arrested early today in connection with last Tuesday's truck robbery of a pouch containing $100,000 in jewelry. Two of the arrestees are out on bail in other cases.
A fragmentary religious passage urges recalling ancient wisdom and fathers for guidance in present political problems. It recalls desert journeys and divine protection, warning against forgetting the rock that nourished and led the people, and laments the worship of new gods. The text cites Deuteronomy 22 themes and elder instruction.
President Coolidge ordered salary increases for 480 000 government workers to take effect on July 1 despite the funds bill dying in the closing minutes. The action preserves pay raises and prevents a $20 monthly cut, while unrelated social notes record visits and local meetings across Fairmont and surrounding towns.
Paris June 14 Edouard Herriot leader of the Radical party and head of the left bloc which won the recent parliamentary vote today accepted the invitation of President Doumergue to form a new ministry Herriot plans to go to London Saturday to confer with Prime Minister MacDonald
A local man Cecil W.W. McDaniel of Cecil submitted an acrostic poem to the Sentinel praising nominee Calvin. The verse cites November 4 as a day of welfare and urges support for Calvin who pitches the Naw.
A 1924 profile of Cardinal William H. O Connell, archbishop of Boston, recaps his rise from Lowell to cardinal, his diplomatic mission to Japan, and his pastoral focus on family and home. The piece highlights his oratory, hymns, sermons, and broad humanitarian view, noting editors inviting readers to nominate famous figures for a Hall of Fame.
Mrs James W Tartlett of Clarksburg spent a few days at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs F M Exvilis on West Main street I N Lock of Sandy Creeks was a business visitor in the city Thursday
Washington June 16 The American reply to the Japanese protest on the exclusion provision of the Immigration bill was handed to Ambassador Hanihara by Secretary Hughes. Arrangements were announced for simultaneous publication in morning papers Thursday June 19. American newspapers were asked not to forecast contents as a patriotic duty.
Yorkersburg, W Va June 16 Harry P Camden 65 years 1d prominent attorney died at a local hospital after an illness of several weeks. He was a lead-
A noted member of the local bar and prominent state figure served on the capitol commission and other roles. He began practice in Charleston for five years after graduating from the University of Virginia Law School in 1881 before moving to Parkersburg, where he supported numerous civic projects.
Rev Thomas M Zumbrunnen spoke at Bluemont cemetery Sunday afternoon for the Knights of Pythias annual memory services. Automobiles were provided for attendees and a large crowd enjoyed the program. A quartet and the Knights of Pythias orchestra supplied musical entertainment.
In Cordova, June 16, the Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska requests the territorial legislature to adopt the forget-me-not as Alaska's Moral emblem. The resolution notes the flower grows across Alaska's vast 500,000 square miles, reflecting the state's enduring spirit.
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