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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

4

The Grafton Daily Sentinel Publication Details

The Grafton Daily Sentinel listing publication frequency and office details. It notes daily editions, subscription rates, and contact information for the business and editorial departments, along with classified and advertising policies and deadlines. Includes postal registration as a second class matter in Grafton West Virginia.

Howard H. Holt Ectoess Lasohe Stret Gaon Grafton Printing Co RSA NS Ca Grafton W. Va Postofice

Bible Thought and Prayer and Rescue News Digest

Daily bible selections are paired with reflections noting the difficulties of Arctic rescues. Reports detail Commander Nobile and companions located after multiple flights, the Amundsen missing plane, and investigations into publicity tactics by power companies. Local transit extension plans for Blueville and carnival traffic issues are discussed with concerns about road safety and parking.

Daily News Daily ‘News Nobile Roald Amundsen | v Public Federal Trade Commission

Trivial quarrels spark murders and a St. Lawrence plan praised

A Kingwood court caps a neighbor killer with death, while a Gilmer County feud inflames a rural murder tied to a telephone line dispute. Prof Goforth of McGill extols the St. Lawrence deep waterway as a national progress driver, noting Russia trade boosts US exports and prosperity despite political distance.

Kingwood Preston County Gilmer County Goforth McGill University Toronto St. Lawrence Canada United States Mississippi

Trade body opens channel between Soviet and U S

Soviet Russia established a government controlled entity named the Aiitorg Trading Corporation to handle trade with the United States. If its statements are accurate, this marks a formalized channel for commerce and policy between the two nations.

Soviet Russia Aiitorg Trading Corporation United States

Organizing coal looks to form a cooperative effort

A cross section of the coal industry plans a cooperative effort including conduct research and output adjustments to raise demand and output. It would affect 7,500 mine operators 2,500 wholesalers 50,000 retailers and 500,000 miners as part of a broader push modeled after other sectors.

NEW CHINESE TREATY PROMPTED BY Peking CAPTURE

A Nationalist representative abroad presses Washington to honor a prior pledge of negotiating a new China treaty on equal terms. The call cites the removal of special rights once China has a responsible government, noting the Nationalist government now stands as the sole authority.

Peking China Washington Uncle Sam United States

China’s Nationalist Path and American Principles

The speaker argues China may lack a spokesman for years and notes that weaker regimes have been recognized before. If Nationalist fortunes improve, the US should support the course, aligning with American pledges. Such recognition could help democracy, counter Bolshevik influence in Asia, and strengthen ties with a dependable ally.

China Asia America

One Grandparent Problem

An essay laments the decline of traditional country grandparents and farm visits. It notes many now live in cities or suburbs with modern amenities, making summer outings harder for children. While camps help, the piece suggests parents arrange country outings and let grandparents visit instead of the reverse.

WV Brevities Two men guilty of conspiracy jailed four years

Morgantown reports two men Buck Byerly and Joseph Pickey and Levina Johnson were convicted of conspiracy to commit grand larceny and sentenced to four years in Moundville penitentiary after a raid on an Albright gasoline tank. Citizens drove the trio from town amid bank robbery fears. Glenville notes a killing arose from a rural telephone line dispute when John G. Weaver was shot by neighbor Beman R. Wright, who surrendered after contacting the prosecutor.

Morgantown Moundaville Buck” Byerly Joseph Pickey Levina Johnson Albright Preston County Albright Bank Glenville John G. Weaver Trace Fork Tanner Gilmer County Beman R. Wright Weaver Wright Bantz Craddock

Woodyard Lumber Co delivers quality building stock in Grafton

The W A Woodyard Lumber Co at No 5 Fletcher Ave Grafton with phone 510 highlights its strong reputation and extensive stock of high grade lumber and millwork. Expert staff and modern equipment back long time service as it serves the community from morning till night.

W. A. Woodyard Lumber Company Fletcher Ave Grafton W. A. Woodyard Lumber Co

Two Die in Alleged Shooting and GOP Committee Meets

A man named Wright describes a confrontation with Weaver over butter delivery ending in gunfire with two bullets hitting Weaver including a heart shot. In a separate note, Judge John T. Graham called a meeting of the Republican state executive committee at Waldo hotel Clarksburg on July 7 to decide headquarters location and dates for the state convention to pick two supreme court nominees and presidential electors.

Huntington Republican State Executive Committee Waldo Hotel Clarksburg John T. Graham Supreme Court

Agents Elect Charleston Leaders at WV Insurance Agents Meet

Charleston A J Kincaid from Montgomery was re elected president of the West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents at the convention’s close. C I Thornburg of Huntington was reelected secretary treasurer. New vice presidents named include B Frank Horner Clarksburg J M Hendrix Wheeling George Robson Charleston W F Alexander Martinsburg and Victor Feller Mullens.

Charleston A. J. Kincaid Montgomery West Virginia Association of Insurance Agents C. I. Thornburg Huntington B. Frank Horner Clarksburg J. M. Hendrix Wheeling George Robson W.F. Alexander Martinsburg Victor Feller Mullens

Falls To Death In Brushfork Youth Dies After Truck Fall

Bluefield area reports 15 year old Bluefield Brushfork resident Farthing was killed when he fell from a moving truck as it rounded a curve. He was with two companions who had asked for a ride and the fall sent him into the path of an oncoming car. Attorneys To Resign Bluefield-Resignation of two assistant district attorneys Lawrence L. McClure of Huntington and Carl Sandeeckley was reported yesterday.

Blueville School House Bluefield Henry Farthing Brushfork Lawrence L. McClure Huntington Carl Sandeeckley The United Canrt Southerny

No Decision by DAR Board In Tufts Trial

Washington June 23 no decision will be reached by the nat board of management of the daughters of the american revolution for several days in the case against Mrs Helen Tufts al lie of Boston charged with creating discord and spreading false statements about the organization the board heard the case yesterday also note a botched item about President Kemal of Turkey undergoing three operations for a pimple prompting a quip about doctors and measles

Washington, Fune Nat Board of Management of the Daughters of the American Revolution Helen Tufts Allie Boston Bailie

Judge Seeks Police Guard as Indictments Grow

A Chicago criminal court judge sought police protection after witnesses at a robbery trial reported intimidation. A special grand jury indicted four men in election crimes while witnesses testified about terror used to deter testimony. Gang members were in the courtroom, prompting the judge to request guards. Three men Sam Newman Pat English and Walter Tracy faced a March 17 taxi hold up case. Witnesses testified amid a probe into the slaying of Octavius Granay, a lawyer running for election.

Chicago Criminal Court Frank Comerford Comerford Sam Newman Pat English Walter Tracy Tts Octavius Grana

Henry Offers New Program for Chantangua Closing Night

Henry the magician has wowed audiences across the United States and Canada for 15 years. His new program blends mystery novelty and surprise into entertaining fantasy thrilling young viewers and delighting older patrons.

Henry United States Canada Chantangua

Ward committee man on ticket shot after stalls close

A ward committee man on the ticket backed by United States Senator Deneen was shot down shortly before the stalls closed. Special guards were assigned for witnesses and the guard jury.

Ward United States Deneen Gaard

Thieves Raid Steamship Leviathan Mail Bags

The Evening Standard reports thieves raided the Leviathan's mail bags at Southampton and opened registered letters, stealing jewelry. The theft was found as bags were to be loaded onto the night mail train to London. Scotland Yard was informed and a chief inspector dispatched from London with a full passenger list.

London Evening Standard Leviathan Southampton Scotland Yard

Overnight News Digest Shows Political Fallout Across Cities

Summary of scattered items from Houston to Washington and New York. Senator Simmons resists anti Smith reforms while Cordell Hull disapproves Volstead tweaks. Chicago reports fourteen indictments against eight for primary terrorism. A Duryea incident involves a train hold up with $50,000 stolen. Bruges fronts shell explosion killing eight.

Houston Simmons Cordell Hull Washington Bailie Chicago New York Thea Rasche Hadley Meld Jay Wilkes Barre Fgreen Lindbergh Duryea Bilnsfeld, Mich Senger

Pittsburgh Markets Livestock Report June 23

Hogs 750 head mostly 180 lb and up 11.10, light pigs 20-150 lb scarce. rough sows 8.00-9.00. Cattle 150 head receipts held for Monday. Calves 60 steady. light beaters 15.00. Sheep 75 strong to 25c higher. lambs small lots 16.00. ewes 6.50. Produce slow. potatoes 1.27 per cwt, Maine Green Mountains stock. No. 1 sacks 1.50. Virginia staves 2.50-2.60. North Carolina staves 2.00-2.21. slats 1.75-2.00.

U. S. Department Agriculture Pittsburgh Virginia North Carolina

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