Byrd Receives National Geographic Medal in New York
Rear Admiral Byrd is pictured receiving a gold medal from President Hoover in Washington at a National Geographic Society ceremony for his South Pole exploits. Gilbert Grosvenor, society president, stands left while Acting Secretary of the Navy Janeke sits at right.
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South Pole
Gilbert Grosvenor
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Janeke
New York
Red
Broadway
Letter by deranged writer claims completed mission and ends threat
New York June 21 a letter by a man described as mentally unbalanced claims his "work" is finished and expresses regret for staining the country with blood. The message cites a world wide secret order and hints at punishments for treason while noting parts of the documents have been returned. Authorities question if the slayer wrote the letters or if a crank fabricated them as the case develops.
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Russia
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United States
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H. P
England Files Contested Nomination and Political Career
England debated Republican nomination hopes after Senator Goft withdrew. He represented West Virginia's sixth district in Congress and ran in 1928 against J. Al fred Taylor. England lost reelection to Joe L. Smith, contested the result briefly, and later left the dispute after Kanawha county recount. He had served in the state senate and as attorney general.
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West Virginia
Congress
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Joe L. Smith
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State Senate
Grafton Park Beach Route Promised as City Boast
The riverside route near Grafton Park would connect the town to a new summer resort and beach area. It would pave access from trees along rugged hills to the resort, supporting thousands of visitors and hundreds of local summer homes. The completed project would make Grafton one of the prettiest residential areas.
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Laughs Cause Contested Romance Case On Trial
The court heard testimony about a park outing with Bayard Roundtree, language about romance, and remarks by an actor. O Briens suit alleges Langdon alienated the former Mrs. O Brien, while Langdon says notes worth 11 500 were to stop a 250 000 suit and protect the actor’s career.
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Bayard Roundtree
Grafton Woman Draws Jail Term in Federal Court
Lucy Ann Minor of Grafton was sentenced in federal court at Hiking to 60 days in Taylor county jail for possession of Aquor. It is her second offense. Other sentences in this section include Nick Popovich of Galloway fined $50 for possession Jard Mayles of Philipps fined $50 for possession Everett Jenkins of Rosemont fined $25 for a liquor sale offense. The report also mentions a trap door spider and a New Jersey woman fined $1,000 for shooting a man leading a drum corps.
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Taylor County
Nick Popovich
Galloway
Jard Mayles
Philipps
Everett Jenkins
Rosemont
New Jersey
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