Grafton Suspects Tied To Fairmont Gang Operations
Obed Bolyard Harold Layton and other Grafton residents are linked to a robbery gang active across Taylor Harrison and Maton counties. Bolyard drove a stolen car and acted as lookout while Layton faces charges of possession of a stolen auto. Marie Orin Bolyard defends relation, noting alibis. The group leader Joe Sowero is cited in confessions as the gang continues to be pursued by Marion and Fairmont authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obed Bolyard
Harold Layton
Grafton
Taylor
Harrison
Maton
Henderson
Fairmont Auythorities
Bolyard
Taylorton
Layton
Mar- Hong
Studebaker
Ohi
Laytouker OM Bolyard
White
Marion County
Rin Bolyard
Ing
Chicago Plane Going Strong May Set Mark
Near the end of its second week in the air the refueling endurance plane City of Chicago had been aloft 326 hours at 6 40 today over Sky Harbor. John and Kenneth Hunt, the brother pilots, expressed confidence they would beat the 420 hour plus record set by Forest O Brien and Dale Jackson last year in the St Louis robin. If successful the City must remain aloft until after a minute and a half past 5 CDT next Sunday morning.
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Gibago
Chicago
Sky Harbor
Irport
John
Kenneth Hunt
Forest O'Brine
Dale Jackson
St. Louis
New Ord
Pemberton Files for U S Congress Nomination in Fourth District
R L Pemberton of St Marys Pleasants county files for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the fourth district. The district covers Cabell Jackson Mason Pleasants Putnam Roane Tyler Wirt Wood and Calhoun counties. Pemberton, editor of the St Marys Oracle, seeks the seat left by the death of James A Hughes.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Senate
Robert L. Pemberton
St. Marys
Pleasant County
Congress
Cabell
Jackson
Mason, Pleasants
Putnam
Roane
Tyler
Wirt
Wood
Calhoun
Pemberton
St. Mary's
Four Cases On Mayor's Docket
Harold Layton was arrested by City Police Lieut Wallace Henderson on a charge of possession and sale of liquor. His case is scheduled for hearing Thursday morning. William Bo Hall and Lester Buddy Minor were arrested yesterday on disturbing the peace with motorcycles and will likely face hearings Thursday morning before Mayor King. Luther Devers faces the mayor on a charge of possession of liquor, arrested by Officers Henderson and Demoss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Layton
Wallace Henderson
William Bo. Hall
Lester Buddy" Minor
Demoss
King
Luther Devers
Henderson
Captain Arnold Faces Bigamy Charge In Town Session
Grafton Salvation Army advisory board meets at William Morgan’s office to review bigamy charges against Captain W H Arnold, local commander. Board hopes to resolve the matter before day's end, with Arnold calling it a mistake in fact and promising clarification in a few days.
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Grafton
Salvation Army
William M. Morgan
W.H. Arnold
As Meather
Taylor County
Arnid
Inter
Salvation Army Advisory Board Confirms Capt Arnold Morality
At a June 25 1930 meeting the Sal vation Army Grafton Post fully discussed Capt William H Arnold marital complications. The board expressed full confidence in his morality fidelity and Christian character and urged the public to withhold judgment until further investigations are completed. Adapted by a unanimous vote of members present chaired by Wm Morgai with officers Chas W Steel Jed W Robinson Frank Hollin G Wesley Evans Wm A Beavers G T Bartlett and Howard H Holt.
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Salvation Army
Grafton Post
Wm. H. Arnold
Capt. Arnold
Chris Nan
Wm. Morgai
Chm
Chas. “W. Steel
Treas Jed W. Robinson
Frank Hollin
G. Wesley’ Evans
Wm. A. Beavers
G. T. Bartlett
Howard H. Holt
Army adviser questions commandant over charge details
A Salvation Army advisory member argues the local commandant erred in the charge, suggesting a misrepresentation or misunderstanding of facts. He favors airing every detail and supports the commandant, with Captain Arnold continuing explanations on page 7.
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Salvation Army Advisory Board
Arnold
Chen
Captain Arnold
Raids Arrest 26 at Ritz Carlton and Casino Center Park
Federal prohibition agents arrested 26 people in New York after raids on the Ritz Carlton Hotel and the Casino restaurant in Central Park. Among those held were eight Casino patrons found with liquor, owner Solomon and maitre d hotel Rene Black charged with maintaining a nuisance, eight waiters also charged. Ritz Carlton arrests included Thomas Sarvas, Roof Garden manager, for permitting continued sale.
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New York
Ritz-Carlton
Central Park
Solomon
Rene Black
Black
Ritz- Carlton
Thomas Sarvas
Steel leaders battle over consolidation
Youngstown June 25. Captains of steel clash over the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Bethlehem Steel merger in common pleas court. The Continental Shares corporation and Myron C. Wick Jr seek to block the merger, reshaping a proxy battle into a court fight with the future of Bethlehem in doubt. Cyrus S. Eaton dominates the opposition, aligned with Eaton’s group.
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Youngstown
Captains of Steel
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Common Pleas Court
Continental Shares Corporation
Cleveland
Myron C. Wick, Jr
Bethlehem
Wall Street
East
Cyrus S. Eaton
Continental
Wick
Eaton
Motive Sought in Lingle Slaying Infinancial Study
Chicago on June 25. The motive for Jake Lingle's murder was sought today through a study of his finances. William Russell, former police commissioner and close friend, was questioned at the state's attorney's offices. Investigators probed his bank deposits, income aside from salary, stockbroker dealings, and check writings.
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Chicago
Jake Lingle
William Russell
Tribune
Lawson Seeks Reductions in Tax Assessments
State Auditor Edgar C. Lawson announced that the Board of Public Works, aided by his motion, asked the secretary of state to defer certification of tax assessments for United Fuel Gas Co., Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, and Kanawha Valley Water Corp. He urged reductions for the gas and water firms, while deferment was granted for the railway to allow review of sheets. The meeting included Governor Conley and State Treasurer Johnson. Continued on Page Seven.
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Charleston
W. Va
APJ
Edgar C. Lawson
Board of Publie Works
Secretary of State
United Fuel Gas Company
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Kandaha Valley Water Corporation
Lawson
Kanawha Valley Water Corporation
Water Company
Conley
W. 8. Johnson
Girl cuts self to feign extortion to gain schooling
Pelican Rapids Minnesota June 25 1918 Miss Viola Hunt an orphan confessed to Sheriff C J Tweeten she invented a plot in which three men demanded 30000 to her grandparents and brother. She said she slashed her body wrapped a handkerchief around her neck to seem injured and gain permission to attend school. Her grandparents Mr and Mrs Arne Holt said they would have sent her to school if she showed desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelican Rapids
Minn
Viola Hunt
C. J. Tweeten
Texas Woman Heads Altrusa Club Body
Mrs Elizabeth Gardner of Austin Texas was elected national president of the Altrusa Clubs at the annual convention in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Mise Haxe Williams of Indianapolis was chosen first vice president and Mrs Winoa Cooper of Pasadena California named second vice president.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. van
Elizabeth Gardner
Austin
Tex
Williams
Indianapolis
Winoa Cooper
Pasadena
Cal
Fire level at Chicago airport destroys two hangars
A Chicago municipal airport blaze destroyed two hangars belonging to Universal Airlines and Grey Goose Air Lines, plus 27 planes including 12 tri motor passenger planes. Loss estimated over 2 million dollars. Fire destroyed an elaborate machine shop and disrupted night operations by cutting power and lights to the airport.
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Chicago
Universal Airlines
Toc
Grey Goose Air Lines
Ander
Stout Air Lines
Universal
Spark
Mile Square
Grey Goose
Bridge Span Proposal In City Hands For Extension
The city of Grafton asks Baltimore and Ohio to extend the overhead bridge and walkway from Latrobe street to the South Side traffic bridge. Mayor King announced the letter to Superintendent Gibson of the Monongahela division requests the bridge be extended rather than lowering the walkway from above the roundhouse extension to street level at the Three Forks creek river junction.
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Grafton
Baltimore& Ohio Railroad Company
Latrobe Street
Baltimore
King
Gibson
Monongah Division
Round House
Three Forks Creek
Boy Scout Survives Four Days Lost on Mount San Jacinto
Harold Johnson twelve year old Boy Scout wandered from companions during a Friday descent on Mt. San Jacinto and after four days alone returned unharmed to Corona California. He survived by using scout lore and kept calm despite harsh conditions as rescue teams from Indians veterans and aviators searched the snowy crags.
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Corona
Cal
Harold Johnson
Mt. San Jacinto
Pak
Harold
San Jacinto
Plane Leaves Thursday For New York Hop
The Southern Cross airplane landed at Harbor Grace Newfoundland after crossing the Atlantic from Ireland. It planned to fly to New York then San Francisco to complete an around the world flight. Fog and compass trouble delayed them. wireless radio aided the landing and navigation. They expected to depart for New York next day, then proceed to San Francisco.
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Harbor Grace
N. F
Jane 2
Souther Cross
Ireland
New York
San Francisco
Southern Cross
Ravn
Qy Aiastralia
England
Kingsford-Smith
Belle Isle
Cape Ras
Tusday
T. J. W. Stannage
Cape Race
Jameson
Wyoming
Atlantic
Grace
Graton ISD Seeks Coal Bids For Summer Delivery
The Graton Independent School District invites sealed bids for coal to be delivered to seven city school buildings. Approximately 600 tons are required, with delivery possible during the summer. Bids must be submitted by noon on July 10.
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Board of Education
Gratton Independent School
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Tribune Reporter
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