Grafton Daily Sentinel Publishes Weekday Edition
The Grafton Daily Sentinel announces weekday publication details and business office contact, listing publisher Howard H. Holt and the paper’s address in Grafton West Virginia. It includes advertising rates, submission deadlines, and Associated Press rights, urging timely ads by 9:00 a.m. and standard charges per line.
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Publiahea
Sentinel Publishing Company
Grafton
W. VA
Howard H. Holt
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Wreck of Italia fuels Arctic rescue fever and Paris money shift
A ton of early 20th century dispatches recount the Italia airship wreck and rescue drama as parties debate amid Amundsen rumors and growing danger on the ice. Amelia Earhart news and France’s move to a gold based franc alert readers to new stability while political posturing inside the Democratic convention adds another layer of intrigue. Senator Reed’s dry stance at Houston underscoring shifting allegiances and enforcement of prohibition is highlighted as the convention’s entertainment unfolds.
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Italia
Arctic
Nobile
Ien
Spitsbergen Islands
Amundsen
France
Belitz
Jim" Reed
Missouri
al Smith
Houston
Reed
Gov.Smith
Brother Reed
Jim Reed
Four-year sentence for Harris narcotic act violation
Paul Smith, 25, of Clarksburg, was sentenced today in federal court to four years in Atlanta penitentiary after pleading guilty to violating the Harrison Narcotic Act. The case centered on concealed narcotics charges in a June 25 filing.
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Elking
Paul Smith
Clarksburg
Atlanta
Freak Storm Destroys Radio In McCafferty Home
A severe freak storm on Maple Avenue Saturday around 4 PM struck a large tree near John McCafferty’s home. Lightning jumped to the dwelling, burning radio wires and destroying a first floor radio, with no fire or injuries reported. Residents and passersby aided, noting widespread electric damage but minimal property loss beyond the radio and wiring. The storm, brief yet intense, mirrors recent weeks of similar downpours and wind in the area.
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John McCafferty
Maple Avenue
Perons
Dry plan to battle Smith for prohibition enforcement
Houston delegates from 31 national organizations draft a Democratic convention plank urging nominees openly committed to vigorous enforcement of the eighteenth amendment and supporting laws. Bishop James Cannon Jr and Rev Edwin C Dinwiddie publicize the draft calling for a positive, clear pledge to enforce prohibition. The plank seeks nomination of candidates openly committed to this enforcement program.
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Houston
Resolutions Committee
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Cure South
Fire destroys Renzi Coal tipple and electric hoist
A fire near Cadiz Ohio destroyed the Renzi Coal Company tipple and electric hoist. Company officials believed incendiary origin. Gasoline found in several places about the scene.
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Cadiz
Renzi Coal Company
Warder's Garage Promotes Oakland Pontiac Cars
Warder's Garage at 820 West Main in Grafton touts General Motors products, Oakland and Pontiac sixes, with Fisher bodies and new Duco finishes. The store highlights engine and chassis improvements, lower prices, and a cooperative post suspension operation. Roosevelt, Warm Springs, and Smith campaign mentions appear in passing.
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Mains St
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Pontac
Reynolds
Monongahela Transport seeks WV convoy permit hearing
Monongahela Transport Company of Fairmont West Virginia filed with the State Road Commission for a certificate of convenience to operate passenger service between Fairmont and Grafton in Marion and Taylor counties. Hearings are set at the State Road Commission office in Charleston on July 11 1928 at 10 o clock A M.
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W. Va
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Aurora
Taylor and
Preston
West Virginia ‘Transportation Company
Clarksburg
Marion
Applicant
Smith forces keeping quiet before Democratic convention
The Smith camp in Houston on the eve of the Democratic convention urged patience, expecting an early ballot for Governor Smith. No statements were issued from Smith headquarters while aides signaled readiness for a quick roll call, though exact timing remained undisclosed. George W. Olvany and other New York leaders speak on non political matters.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Smith
George’r. Van'Namee
New ‘York
Houston
Brian Bell
Associated Press
New York
George W. Olvany
Governor Smith Focuses on Son’s High School Graduation
Albany June 25 Governor Smith shifted attention from politics and the Houston Democratic convention to the graduation of his youngest son Walter 7 from high school. He issued no public statement on political matters.
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Smith
Albany
N. Y
Walter 7
For Sale Four Room House in Love Land Add Blueville
For sale a four room house in Love land Addition Blueville. See William Summers Love Avenue Grafton 95 6 for details or to arrange viewing.
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Loveland Add
Blueville
Wm. Summers
Love Ave
West Virginia Transportation Co seeks route permit hearing
Notice lists hearings for certificates of convenience to operate motor vehicles between Fairmont and Grafton via routes in Marion and Taylor counties with sessions at Charleston on July 1928 and July 11 1928. Also includes an 1825 divorce suit against Nathaniel Hart in Taylor County and a school lands sale notice.
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West Virginia
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Wa
Mdyth Hart
Pit
Nathaniel Hart
Grafton Sentinel
Frank M. Hollis
James. C. Holt
Public Auction of Rosemont Lot No 37 in 1928
Commissioner J Burdett of Taylor County West Virginia announces sale of Lot 37 East Rosemont addition Rosemont Town, Flemingti District at the Court House front door at 1 pm July 19 1928. Real estate described with coal oil and gas reserved and mining rights limited to subsurface. Terms require cash on sale day for costs and six to twelve month credit with secured notes payable to the State.
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Taylor County
West Virginia
Rosemont
East Rosemont
Flemingti
R. A. Morerow
Burdett
Card of thanks for Alice Irene Zinn family
Mr and Mrs Fredg Zinn and family express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of their daughter and sister Alice Irene. They thank everyone for flowers and those who donated cars.
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Alice Irene
Fredg
Zinn
Gangster Slain In St. Louis After Wedding Celebration
Vincent Barbara, 23, dies from 17 bullets fired from a submachine gun in a feud related shooting after leaving a wedding party in St. Louis. Barbara had a long police record but no convictions. He was attacked as he tried to enter his car. two assailants fled.
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St. Louis
Vincent Barbara
Barbara
Deaths in Buckhannon: William Fawkes, 80, former Upshur sheriff
William Fawkes of Buckhannon West Virginia died at age 80. He served as the Upshur County sheriff and was widely known for his decades in local law enforcement. The obituary notes his years of service and community impact.
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Buckhannon, W. Va
William 5. Fawkes
Upshur County
Pittsburgh Markets Produce and Livestock Report
Pittsburgh markets show livestock mixed with higher hogs and steady to lower cattle. Hogs bulk 11.35 to 11.40, sows 8.00 to 9.25, calves 14.00 to 15.50, sheep 13.00 to 16.25, cows 9.60 to 10.50. Produce demand moderate with potato car counts and price ranges given for cobblers, staves, and slats.
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