Grafton daily sentinel notes women in politics and local commerce
The Grafton Daily Sentinel reports on Mrs. Clem Shaver attacking a Democratic presidential candidate and predicts party discord. It highlights Mrs. John Burchinal’s nomination to the national committee, mentions other Grafton women linked to the state party, and praises Fairmont grocers organizing to defend local merchants against chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bureh
Fairmont
Democratic National Committee
Grafton
Burchinal
Gene Ford
Percy Byrd
Clarksburg
Ford
City
Byrd
Rose McGraw de Barlz
Democratic
Unhappy Spring Delays Major City Road Projects
Early spring and summer weather drew complaints across the city as unusually wet conditions slowed road work. Contractors report slower headway on the two main east and west projects, pushing completion dates beyond what had been promised.
Prince Carol defends divorce and vows appeal to son
The article notes Prince Carol's protest against his wife’s divorce in Romania, calling it illegal and unwarranted and promising to appeal to his six year old son, framing his actions as influenced by family politics rather than personal failings. It also covers the State Public Service Commission’s gas rate ruling for Clarksburg Light and Heat Co, allowing 50 cents per thousand cubic feet for the first two thousand and 38 cents thereafter, with discussion of a local rate structure.
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Prince Carol
Jing
Carol
State Public Service Commission
Clarksburg Light and Heat Co
Clarksburg
Fe Glarksburg
Village stores face tougher times from cars and roads
A university bureau of business research finds one third of rural merchants barely survive one third see gains and the rest lose. It notes village merchants are disadvantaged by automobiles and better roads drawing patrons to cities while certain essentials will keep village shops viable. The same transport links also bring customers to urban departments.
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University Bureau of Business Research
Curfew Talk Spurs Nighttime Arrest Plan in Tiffin
The city chief of police in Tiffin Ohio orders the arrest and detention of all minors found on the street after midnight. He warns if they cannot be in by then he will provide them with planks to sleep on at City Hall. He argues minors should not be out late and suggests a broader curfew might improve public order and sleep.
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Republi
Ravela
Goring Strait
Eastman
Alaska
Siberia
Bering Strait
Union of Tociati
Soviet Tiepublics
Ruseaia
Decision On Plea For Injunction Held Up
New York Supreme Justice Mullan reserved a ruling today on the injunction sought by minority Dodge Brothers stockholders to block the $250 million merger with Chrysler. He suggested the case may belong in Maryland where Dodge is incorporated and asked both sides to file briefs. Col Calvin H Goddard of Richmond argued the plan would wipe out more than one third of the $105 liquidation value per share.
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New York
Supreme
Mullan
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Chrysler Corporation
Maryland
Dodge Company
Col
Calvin H. Goddard
Richmond
Ex-Governor Brough Heads Arkansas Public Service Bureau
Rex R. Brown of Little Rock disclosed that former Arkansas governor Dr. Charles H. Brough directs the Arkansas Public Service Information Bureau. Brough, governor from 1916 to 1920, earns 6000 dollars yearly and delivers about 200 speeches annually since 1925, amid limited activity due to health. Brown also serves as secretary treasurer of the bureau and Arkansas Utilities Association and as assistant to the VP of Arkansas Power and Light.
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Washington
Arkansas
Charles H. Brough
Arkansas Public Service Information Bureau
Federal Trade Commission
Public Utility
Rex R. Brown
Little Rock
Brough
Brown
Arkansas Utilities Association
Arkansas Power and Light Company
Earthbound Lindbergh Style Walker Aims Paris Route
Salem readers follow Eastman a Salem to Paris trek via Canada Alaska Siberia Poland Germany and Belgium with goal to cross Bering Strait by November and reach Paris after a global walking odyssey. The young Warder plans naval academy entry after high school graduation and ties to St Augustine’s school record.
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Salem
Mass
Owez C. Eastman
Vari
San Francisco
Eastman
Paris
France
Massachusetts
Canada
Alaska
Sbberia
Russia
Poland
Germany
Belgium
Canala
Hind
Cape Prince of Wales
Hennel
Thortay
Warders
Naval Academy
Frederick Warder
New London
Mrs. Alfred E. Smith Opens Democratic Convention Visit
Mrs Alfred E Smith busy in Houston greeting her son Alfred Jr and flowers before the opening session of the Democratic convention. A publicity secretary mimeo note praised hospitality of Texas hostesses and denied being a poll flier amid a flurry of interviews and social invitations.
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Houston
Alfred E. Smith
Alfred Jr
Smith
Local Young Man Earns US Naval Academy Appointment
Thomas Grayson Warder son of Attorney and Mrs Hugh Warder entered the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis after passing scholastic tests recently.
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Thomas Grayson Warder
Hugh Warder
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Novice To Whowilt May Concern
A brief notice states the writer will not be responsible for any debts, with unclear dates and names, implying a disclaimer or declaration of non-responsibility. The text includes a June reference and a stray name or initials BROW with fragmented punctuation.
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B. Brow
Clarence
Repeal of North Dakota Dry Law On Ballot Tomorrow
North Dakota voters head to a primary vote tomorrow to decide on repealing the states prohibition clause. U S Senator Lynn J Fra zer seeks renomination on the Republican ticket with R A Nestos backing independents. Other contenders include C P Stone Herman N Midtbo and three Republican rivals for governor George F Shafer Charles Streich and T H Thoresen.
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Bismarck
N. Dy
United States
North Dakota
Lynn J. Frazier
Charles Streich
Maxbassy
T. H. Thoresen
Health supervisor instructs parents for child examinations
Today the health supervisor urged parents to bring children for examinations and remain if possible until testing finishes. Dr FS Suddarth, conducting the exams, noted refusals in other buildings delayed or prevented exams as parents would not wait for their child to be taken.
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FS. Suddarth
Ben
Flood situation eases as guardsmen guard Arkansas levees
Memphis June 26 With guardsmen patrolling levees along the St Francis White and Mississippi rivers the flood situation in Arkansas appeared less serious. Officials warned disaster could come at any moment but hoped for gradual drainage. A private levee near Luxora broke as the Mississippi failed near a Luxora area while the St Francis undermined an embankment near Piggott threatening 10 000 acres. The White river valley saw water seeping but overall conditions improved with diminishing pressure. No refugee needs were reported.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Francis River
Arkansas
St. Francis
White
Mississippi
Luxora
Piggott
Mississippi Break
White River
Examination of preschool children offered by city school health
Further examination of children of pre school age will be made tomorrow morning from 9 o clock until noon at Central School. Miss Edna Shingleton announces the schedule and invites parents to bring their children for checks by city health officers.
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Lgvelock
Central School
Edna Shingleton
Grafton Sealed Bids For Street Paving Work
City of Grafton invites sealed proposals until July 16 1928 at ten oclock for grading and paving Haslup Street segments on Knotts Dewey and related avenues to Washington Long Wilford and Christiana Streets. Bids on standard forms with $500 certified check to City of Grafton. Separate bids per block. bond required. right to reject all bids reserved.
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City of
Grafton
Tad M
Haslup
Main Street
Boyd Street
Washington Stree
Fom Washington Street
Long Street
Wilford
Gertrude Street
Wilford Street
Knotts Avenue
Haslup Street
Christiana Street
Dewey Avenue
Thayer Street
Armstrong Alley
White Strat
Rom Whit
National Cemetery
Vance
Fand
Alrhrl
Democratic national convention opens in Houston
The Democratic national convention begins with music from 11 a.m. to noon and the session called to order at noon by Clem Shaver. Bishop Hay offers the opening prayer, Claude Bow ers of New York installed as temporary chairman, and committees on resolutions credentials rules and permanent organization are elected. Recess until 7 p.m. for the keynote by temporary chairman Bow ers.
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Houston
Clem Shaver
Fairmont
Womens Law Enforcement League
Houston Sunin
al Smith
Democratic Party
Ione
Therida
Democratic National Committee
R. Hay
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Claude Gy Bowers
New York
Bowers
Livestock and Produce Prices From Pittsburgh Market Report
Pittsburgh market report shows hogs mostly 10 to 11.25 at 180 lb range, yearlings and cattle limited, calves steady to 13.50, sheep active with fat lambs around 16 to 18, potatoes weaker with Virginia and Carolinas staves at 2.00 to 2.40, butter and eggs prices listed, poultry prices for fresh killed and live birds across several categories.
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Pittsburgh
Virginia
North
South Carolina
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Love Ave
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