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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1930

Page

8

Pope Advised to Rest After Jubilee Public Consistory

Rome reports indicate Pope Pius XI, gravely ill with uremic poisoning, will not rest until after the July 3 consistory to complete jubilee ceremonies. Advisers may then seek a long summer respite at Castel Gandolfo, on a yacht, or at Monte Cassino, with plans reflecting his long tenure and Vatican history.

Rome Vatican City Pius XI Vatican Papal Suiter Castel Gondolfo Monte Casino Pope Pius 1 Desto Poland Lepanto Action Francais France Pius Charles Maurras Holy See Republic Card‘inal’ Billot

Four Train Riders Punished In County Court

Four colored youths rode freight trains into Grafton and clashed with B and O Police Officer Slayton. In Squire Wittman's court this morning they drew ten days on county roads.

Grafton Slayton Squire Wittman

Baby Lindy Born to Fry Like His Daddy in the Sky

A dated verse by F. M. Glenn honors the birth of Baby Lindy, describing him as a favored and restless child who will bring joy to Dad and Ma, with Grandpa Morrow and Grandma rejoicing and wishing health and wealth for the trio.

F. M. Glenn Lindy Baby Lindy Anil Grandpa Morrow Tan Lindys Dad Thee

William Barnes 64 dies in New York

Armonk New York June 26 William Barnes 64 a politician and publisher who steered the Republican party in Albany for 25 years died at his home here yesterday of pneumonia He had largely retired from politics in recent years His career peaked in 1912 when he helped nominate William Howard Taft and Roosevelt split from the party He later served on the Republican national committee from 1912 to 1916 Roosevelt labeled him a corrupt leader in a libel suit brought by Barnes which ended in a verdict for Roosevelt

Armonk N. Y William Barnes Republican Party Albany Harvard College William Howard Taft Theodore Roosevelt Republican National Committee Roosevelt Barnes Syracuse

Salvage hoped for vast Gulf stream tube sank off Matanzas

Havanna June 26 engineers considered salvage of the $1 000 000 steel tube sank to 4000 feet after breaking moorings off Matanzas. The mile long contraption built to haul ocean water for steam condensation aimed to use Gulf Stream heat to boost energy, but would likely break apart if raised. The project backed by French scientist Georges Claude sought 75 percent efficiency.

Havanna Ubt Matanzas Gulf Stream Georges Claude Claude

Log of Southern Cross On Flight From Ireland to New York

AP report records the Southern Cross taking off from Port Marnock Ireland on June 24 at 12 30 am, landing at Harbor Grace Newfoundland on June 25 at 6 am, then departing Harbor Grace June 26 at 3 05 am for Roosevelt Field New York. The Ha waii National Park superintendent's office is heated by volcanic heat from Kilauea.

Associated Press Port Marnock Ireland Harbor Grace Newfoundland Roosevelt Field New York Kilauea Ha’ Wali, National Park

Mercury Sizzles In Thermometer West Suffers From Heat

Kansas City June 26 continuation of a heat wave sent temperatures above 100 degrees in the Southwest. West Texas posted 110 degrees at Childress and 106 at Lubbock while Oklahoma rose and Witchita Kansas reported 101. Storms briefly broke the heat in Missouri damaging buildings at Trenton and the tobacco crop near Weston. A farm laborer was killed by lightning near Raytown.

Kansas City Southwest

Brotherhood Bank closure shocks Cleveland area workers

Bank majority owned by the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks faced liquidation as assets moved to the controller. Officials said two weeks of discussions with U.S. authorities followed concerns over forged securities and large deposits from union members across the 120,000-member union network. Castillini ousted as president with other directors asked to resign amid the turmoil.

Weuuuuen Rage Uni Tors U.S A. May Taylor I. J. Fulton Clevland National Bank Brotherhood ‘Bank J. J. Castallaini Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship United States The Brotherhood Dallas Texas May Brotherhood Bank Federal Nelson Schwab Hamilton Shafer Castillini Rosenblum Land Norris Ess

House Veterans Tax Exemption Bill Sparks Objections

A house debate centers on a bill granting tax exemptions to certain veterans and compensations for disability linked to habits. Critics warn the measure is financially reckless, projecting as much as 10 million dollars in the first year and rising with time, while amendments could add tens of millions in indirect liabilities.

Congress Hines

Costs and burdens of expanded veteran relief plans

A speaker warns that broad new relief for veterans with civil life disabilities would impose massive added costs. He cites potential outlays for cash allowances and hospital care, arguing the move would require extending presumptions to as many as 380,000 veterans and their families, with annual maintenance and construction needs totaling hundreds of millions. He urges Congress to weigh injustices created by the proposed legislation.

Medical Council of the Veterans Bureau

Hoover Remains a Fundamental Anchor for Veterans Today

The article notes that Herbert Hoover endures as a fundamental, sound presence among veterans. It highlights his enduring esteem and relevance within veteran communities and references ongoing respect for his leadership and legacy.

Iceland Holds Celebration Opening Ancient Parliament Scene

Tinbyellig, Fceland, June 26. King of Iceland opens the 1980 season of the Icelandic Alting at Thingvalla where Grim Goatheard once cited Icelandic code. The plain near snow capped mountains and a great lake hosts thousands including many Americans with Icelandic ancestry.

Tinbyellig Fceland Ge Cchrotlan Iceland Christian Thingvalla Grim Lawelyer

Mayor scolds ten boys for causing trouble in Knotts Avenue

Ten boys stood before Mayor Charles Oeating this morning as he scolded them for disturbing the peace on Knotts Avenue. Their mother accompanied them to hear the reprimand, with the mayor urging better behavior and quieter evenings in the city district.

Charles Oeating

Gration Mayor Publicly Reprimands Local Boys at Night

The Gration mayor scolded a group of young boys aged about 13 and younger after complaints of mischief including trampling a vegetable garden and throwing stones. He warned them to be home by 9 pm or face legal action, with mothers vouching their sons are mainly mischievous but needing reform.

Justice Gratton

Two Retire as Full Generals in Hoover Act

Washington reports Major Generals Tasker Bliss and James C. March, retired, will be elevated to full generals on the retirement list under a Hoover signed act. The measure grants wartime rank to officers upon retirement, affecting 715 officers overall. Lieutenant general retired list grades go to Major Generals Hunter Liggett and Robert L. Bullard.

Washington War Department Tasker H. Bliss Generon C. March Hoover Hunter Liggett Robert L. Bullard

Snakes Rarely Seen Across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont

An old note observes that venomous snakes are rarely found in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont, suggesting regional wildlife patterns and a belief about the distribution of serpents in that area. The remark ties the quote to a broader sense of regional identity in New England.

Ireland America Maine New Hampshire Vermont

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