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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

7

Nine Links Unfold in MacNair Murder Plot

In a tense Skull Valley confrontation, the narrator details MacNair's plan to kill him and Furie, fake Furie’s guilt, and frame Furie with Andrew’s murder. The staged shooting and dummy, plus the forged trail in Torridity, expose the killer’s bid to secure safety and the notebook. Concluded tomorrow.

Henry MacNair Lucy Jerry Hyde Furie Skull Valley Parie Andrew Deacon Eypie

Nuns Rescued After Convent Fire Sparks by Lightning

A convent in Montreal was struck by a lightning bolt causing a fire that forced twenty two convalescent nuns to be carried to safety. Fire crews battled the blaze as residents were evacuated and no serious injuries were reported. The cause was investigated and authorities cautioned about storm safety.

Montreal

Summer heat grips Manhattan with crowded subways and shore trips

Richard Maslock writes of a sweltering city scene as families pack subways for Coney Island and the Rockaways while streets shimmer with heat. crowds cluster on benches and in parks. Fifth Avenue and Broadway show only wary pedestrians and shuttered shops. Marine piers glow with commuters, while sailings begin with melancholic farewells and ceremonial shipboard send offs.

Richard Maslock New Manhattan Coney Island Rockaways Pabk Walker Fifth Avenue Broaiway Washington Heights Harlem Hudson Shores Central Park Washington Square Morningside Heights

Orange Root Tonic Promises Relief for Stomach Ailment

A Cumberland reader recounts severe stomach trouble and nervy discomfort before using Orange Root with Golden Nuggets. He describes rapid improvement after two bottles and a box, noting hunger returns, gas pains vanish, and sleep improves as the tonic aids digestion. The ad urges purchases at Grafton Drug & Chemical.

Cumberland Kitnés Grafton Drug & Chemical

Boat sails as farewell crowds bid Aunt Minnies to sea

On the Hudson channel a tourist laden vessel begins to pull away while hundreds of farewell wavers gather at the pier. Aunt Minnies and Cousin Charleys set off for sea, sending a flutter of hands and goodbyes.

Cunard Hudson Channel Minnies Charleys

Umbrella from 1888 blizzard to travel Atlantic again

Plainfield headlines note Arnest Ackerman will take an umbrella on its 100th trans Atlantic voyage with a possible gift to the public library if it endures. Danish aviator Knud Von Clausson-Kaas tests a non sink suit afloat days at sea.

Plainfield N. J Arnest Ackerman New York Knud von Clausson-Kaas

Mystery Around Poisoned Mayor and Mexican Arrest Warrant

The article details an alleged poisoning scheme involving Mrs Learn and King, with Senora Fernandez as a witness. A warrant for Mrs Learn’s arrest followed her Mexico City arrival, amid overheard claims and payments linked to the case. Additional notes mention Edward W Browning auction proceeds and a comment on dentures influencing perceptions of food.

Rainbow Man at the Strand Theatre Tonight

The Rainbow Man all talking singing musical romance premieres at the Strand Theatre tonight and runs Tuesday and Wednesday. Eddie Dowling and Frankie Darro star in a plot of love, sacrifice, and a hard choice between family and career.

Hayes Rainbow Ryan Eddie Dowling Frankie Darro Dowling Sam Hardy Lloyd Ingram Marian Nixon Little Frankie New York Marian Frankiie Jeve Ingraham Hardy Dawling Strand Theatre

Hoover Ends Trip After Early Morning Return

President Hoover ends a brief trip after an early morning departure from his fishing preserve in the Blue Ridge mountains and motors back to Washington to resume duties.

Washington Blue Ridge Mountains Hoover

Hoover Outspects Hidden Currency Total In Shift To New Bills

President Hoover at a semi weekly briefing urged reporters to seek a Treasury estimate of outstanding currency not redeemable for the new smaller bills. He cited 5 065 402 493 in circulation and recalled the Civil War era 13 million of 59 million that were never redeemed. Officials say retirement of the old money will take years and no check on assets is possible until the redemption period ends, perhaps fifteen years hence. An old Greek saying and New England farmers notes about rain follow.

Washington Hoover Treasury

Tunney Denies Lawsuit Claims About Marriage

The Fogarty divorce and remarriage allegations center on Tunney while he trained at Fort Worth and Bot Springs. Polly Lauder says the admitted claims are untrue, but no formal statement will be made. Mrs Fogarty remains elusive as the case proceeds.

Toriery-Distributing Fogarty John S. Fogarty Fort. Worth Tax Tunney Bot Springs Ark Polly Lauder Lewis L. Field Field Pogarty

General Booth Honored In Impressive Funeral Rites

London June 24 Tens of thousands of Londoners lined the streets as the funeral of General William Bramwell Booth former Salvation Army commander ended with his casket carried from Salvation Army headquarters to Abney Cemetery. A motor car once used in his campaigns conveyed him to the grave. The cortege, followed by a devoted army, paid final honors to the great man whose life was devoted to soul saving.

London Willian’ Bramwell Booth Salvation Army Abney E Cemetery Londons’ Financial Center Aqme William” Booth Gra Bori

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