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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1930

Page

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London Naval Pact Advances in Senate Debate

Senate foreign relations committee approved the London naval treaty by 10 to 4 and sent it to the Senate for ratification. Johnson Shipstead Robinson Indig Washington and other Republicans voted against. Borah and others supported. The treaty will be debated in a special session called by President Wilson. A further item notes a B and C beanery helper admits pulling at least 20 jobs.

Washington Senate’ Foreign Relations Committee Senate Johnson Republian California Shipstead armer-Labor Minnesota Fee Robinson Indigf Moses New Hamphire Borah Wado Caper Kansas Gillett Massachutts Reed Pennsylvania Fess Hio Goff West Virginia Lafollette Wisconsin Vandenberg Michigan Swanson Virginia Pittman Nevada Arkansas Alsh Montana Harrison Misissippi George Georgia Black Jabamia Wagner New York I Wer Congress Hoper Foreign Relations Committee

Local suspects deny, confess in multi-county robberies

Joe Sowero a Mexican railroad employee in the rest house faces implications in a chain of at least 20 robberies across Taylor Harrison and Marion counties. Orin Bolyard of Gratton admits involvement in about 15 robberies. Dorsey Rosier of Gratton denies ties to the gang. Carl Bush of Fairmont confesses linking Sowero Bolyard and Rosier. Police nabbed Bush in Cincinnati, returns to Fairmont. Marion county officers seize Rosier and Bolyard during a room raid. Continued on page seven.

Joe Sowero B. & O. Railroad Company Ylor Harrison Marion Orin Bolyard Gratton Dorsey Rosier Itacd Grafton Gail Fair Cincinnati Carl Bush Moran Count White Fairmont Carl McCray Bush Sowero Bolyard Rowler Marion County Tite

Heat Wave Tops Century Mark Across Midwest

A brutal heat wave pushed temperatures above 100 degrees across the central states with Anna Illinois at 110. Centralia Illinois hit 105 while St. Louis 102 and Omaha 100. Sioux City reached 99 marking its hottest June day since 1926. Des Moines saw drownings in two separate incidents and a boat capsize on Reids Lake near Tryon Nebraska left four more dead.

Chicago Middle West Anna Ill Centralia St. Louis Omaha Neb Sioux City Iowa Cairo Ilinois Lincoln Evansville Ind Pipestone Minn Des Moines Reids Lake Tryon

Liquor Cases Heard in Federal and County Courts

Six defendants received federal penitentiary terms while nine were sent to county jails and five fined in federal court after pleading guilty to liquor law violations. Names include Arthur Jones and Bale, with sentences ranging from one year and one day to eighteen months. County jail terms include James F. Kerns and Robert Hardy among others.

Elkins Fed- 1 At- Pwere Arthur Jonesy Pairmt Erin“Lée Rowlesburg Harold Maleposso Mannings Kenneth C. Bortner Sfton Morgantown A. B. Hrbaugh Wolf Summit Piedmat Mineral County Hil Sale Robert Hardy Rgantown Haim County Iilie Jones Harrison County

White enters Republican U.S. Senate race in West Virginia

Former Governor A B White of Parkersburg filed today for the Republican nomination in the August 5 primary. The move intensifies a free-for-all contest already featuring former Congressman Benjamin L Rosenbloom of Wheeling and G Lewis Wilson of Parkersburg along with former Congressman BE England of Charleston. James Elwood Jones remains a possible nominee with no entry decision. Ogden remains on the sidelines as other names linger.

Charleston W.va A. B. White Parkersburg United States Senator White Benjamin L. Rosenbloom Wheeling G. Lewis Wilson

White Enters Senate Race As Hoover Warns

Washington reports Hoover warns the proposed world war veterans compensation bill would strain taxes and budgets while the Senate moves toward a conference on a modified measure. Reed drafted a substitute plan as administration leaders hope for passage despite veto prospects.

White Senate Hoover Lindberghs New Jersey Washington Reed Pennsylvania House Watson Crit Communications Mellon Hines Veterans Bureau Letler Raye Hrough Expan

Baptist Minister Jumps to Death in Chicago Hotel

Rev. Clarence E. Singleton, Baptist minister of Faribault Minnesota, leaped from the 13th floor fire escape of a Y M C A hotel in Chicago last night. Hundreds on nearby buildings watched a squadron of army planes overhead. Notes in Singleton's room hinted at a troubled conduct issue.

Chicago Clarence E. Singleton Faribault Minn Singleton

James Forsythe hunted as Lingle slayer in Chicago

Chicago June 23 news reports that James Red Forsythe a former city hall employee and gun totor is hunted today as the killer of Tribune reporter Jake Lingle. Forsythe had been given a year in jail for carrying concealed weapons and his sentence was upheld by the appellate court. Police cling to a Moran Afello gang theory linking Lingle’s murder to political activity supporting Forsythe at his trial.

Chicago James Forsythe City Hall Jake” Lingle Tribune John Lyle Lyle Lingle Moran-Afello

Anne Lindbergh’s aerial feats after marriage in 192? flight record

Anne Lindbergh, wife of Charles Lindbergh, has learned to fly and navigate, earned a pilot and glider license, and piloted the craft for a speed record transcontinental flight. She has logged nearly 30,000 miles including two transcontinental round trips to Los Angeles and a 7,000 mile over the Mayan jungles, with air photographs of ancient ghost cities.

Englewood N. J Anne Lindbergh Manyan Lindbergh Los Angeles

Knottsville pastor's wife dies suddenly

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Furman P. Frisbie wife of the Knottsville circuit pastor. She died Saturday at 4 pm after a complication of illnesses. Burial was in Wesley Chapel cemetery. Survived by husband daughter Sarah Frances and three sisters. The Frisbies came to Knottsville in 1929.

Knottsville M. E Furman P. Frisbie Wesley Chapel Cemetery Bartlett Funeral Company Grafton W. M. Schultz Morgantown Episcopal Church Oe Slee Church

Lindbergh Baby Born in Englewood Home

Col Charles A Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh are parents of a son born yesterday weighing seven and three quarters pounds. The mother Anne Morrow is 24 today. The baby rests comfortably with no other details released. Messages of congratulations flood the Morrows, radio stations interrupt broadcasts, and names for the child circulate as possible choices.

Englewood N. J Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Lindbergh Morrow Ivery Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Dwight Morrow Lindbergh

Bishop Partridge Dies After Nearly 50 Years of Service

Rt. Rev. Sidney Cathlin Partridge, 72, bishop of the West Missouri diocese, died yesterday after almost five decades in church work marked by travels and mission leadership. A Yale graduate of 1880, he counted among friends William Howard Taft and was consecrated missionary bishop of Kyoto in 1900. He was known for guiding people to safety during perilous events.

Partridge Kansas City Sidney Cathlin Partridge West Missouri Protestant Episcopal Church Yale William Howard Taitt Koyoto

Noted writer Melville Post dies in Clarksburg West Virginia

Melville Davisson Post, 59, famed for short stories, died today in a Clarksburg hospital after a June 10 horse accident at his country estate and a subsequent relapse. A trained lawyer, he left the profession to write and gained national renown for works often set in West Virginia.

Clarksburg W. Va Melville Davisson Post Post Randolph Mason West Virginia

Sowero Claims Fought With Villa In 1916 Raid

Joe Sowero says he served as a private in Villa's army during the March 10, 1916 raid on Columbus New Mexico that led to the massacre of 17 Americans. He also claims prior service in the United States Cavalry and notes tattoos including crossed swords with 10th D.U. 5 and a dagger with death before dishonor plus a clasped-hands bracelet.

Joe Sowero Villa Columbus New Mexico Sowero United States Cavalry Sonero

City Fathers Study Street Paving Query

City commissioners plan to view High Street tomorrow following a petition by 75 residents asking for paving. A council meeting filed the request. no action on the resignation of Lawrence Proudfoot, the state policeman appointee, with a ten day notice likely as he leaves for the Grafton post.

High Streeet Lawrence Proudfoot Grafton Post State Police

Atlantic City Mayor Dies in Auto Smashup

Absecon New Jersey June 23 Anthony M Rupiu Jr 52 Atlantic City and three others were killed when a shore bound express struck Rupiu's car at a grade crossing. The wreckage spread over tracks for yards and an engine was disabled. Rupiu a wealthy political figure had just been exonerated by a petit jury on charges tied to municipal insurance.

Absecon N. J Anthony M. Rupiu, Jr Atlantic City John Wiley Lillian Ventnor Margaret Siracusa Ruffy Pennsylvania Railroad Petit Jury Tthe Municipal Insurance

Bus Competition To Be Discussed At Meet

San Francisco hosts the American Electric Railway Association at its 49th annual convention opening today. Topics include bus competition, private motor cars, and traffic congestion as key transport concerns for the gathering.

San Francisco American Electric Railway Association

Tampa Teen Crowned Miss America Amid Disqualifications

Miss Margaret Ekdahl an 18 year old from Tampa was declared Miss America today by the Miami International Beauty Pageant officials after disqualifying the March winners for ineligibility. Janet Eastment Miss Texas and Alberta McKellop Miss California were elevated to first and second prizes but later disqualified. Brasseur of Orlando alleges Eastment was married and divorced and McKellop had not.

Blonde Beauty Florida Janet Eastment Texas Alberta McKellop Miami Fla Mis Margaret Ekdahl Tampa California R. B. Brbssier Orlando Miss Eastment Miss McKellop

Start Probe Into Wreck Near Hawks Nest Station

Fayette county officials and special agents of Chesapeake and Ohio railroad began an investigation into a wreck Saturday night that killed the engineer and fireman of the Sportsman fastest west bound passenger train. The crash occurred near Hawks Nest station in Ette county with undetermined cause.

Charleston Fayette County Chesapeake,and Ohio Railroad Hawks Nest Ette County H. B. Dillons, Jr Payette County Huntington Sage

Coal Bids Sought by Graf ton Board of Education

The Graf ton Independent School Board of Education invites bids for coal to be delivered to seven city school buildings. The projected need is about 000 tons, with most deliveries in summer. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Inquiries should be addressed to H. A. Ries.

Board of Education Grafton Independent School 7 H. A. Ries

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Tri-County B. & C. “Beanery Orin Belyard Ogden James “Red” Forsythe Jake Frank Foster Aerial Ventures Mrs F. F. Frisbie Alabama Lindy Grandfather Morrow Melville Davisson Margaret Ekdahl
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