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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1935

Page

8

Tacoma unrest as mills reopens amid lumber strike

In Tacoma and Portland the Pacific Northwest lumber dispute escalated with riots, police and National Guard on alert. Authorities guard mills while talks with unions fail and plant reopenings spark worker mobilization. A clash outside Long Bell Lumber highlighted rising tensions.

Tacoma Wash Pacific Northwest Portland Ore Portland Sawmill and Timber ‘Workers Union Central City National Zhongtien Sawmill and Timber Workers Long- Bell Limber Company

Court Adjourns Until Friday In Latrobe Street Case

No business came before Taylor county circuit court this morning. Judge H W Dent adjourned the court until 10 o clock Friday morning. He is expected to render a decision on the W J Barnes Latrobe street case injunction proceedings at Friday morning's session.

Circuit Court Taylor County H. W. Dent Dent W. J. Barnes Latrobe Street

Japanese Pane Wrecks Tennis Star Facing Duel

Tokyo reports the Japanese army lost five fliers and three planes in two crashes at Kagami gahara near Giful and Niigata. three men died and two perished in flames. Paris reports a duel challenge sparked by Didier Poulain to Jean Borotra amid tension with Jean Chiappe amid Davis Cup dispute.

Tokyo Kagamigahara Giful Kagamigaraha Niigata Prefecture Paris Jean Borotra Didier Poulan Auto Jean Chiappe France Poulain Borotra

Doctors Save Woman Eyes in Maryland Operation

Frederick, June 26. Mrs. Victor Summers, once unable to raise her drooping lids, has regained sight after surgeons grafted ligaments from her right leg to muscles above the eyelids. The operation promises to keep her eyes open and improve her vision.

Baltimore

Holding Bill Draws Near in House Test

Washington reports the house nears a major test on the admin aimed holding company bill. The Rules Committee rejected Roosevelt's roll call plea on the death sentence issue. Administration leaders reportedly trail by about 40 votes to pass the measure. Roosevelt seeks compulsory abolition of unnecessary holding firms by 1942. The Interstate Commerce Committee would grant the securities commission power to rule them out.

Washington House Rules’ Committee Roosevelt House Interstate Commerce Committee Securities Commission

HOLC Offices to Stay Open Late in West Virginia

Charleston officials announce HOLC offices will stay open until midnight June 27 to accept loan applications. Walter V. Ross, HOLC state head, says instructions ensure full cooperation for all applicants.

HOLC Charleston Home Owners’ Loan Corporation West Virginia Walter V. Ross

Electric sander rental with or without operator ad

A local ad offers floor refinishing with an electric sander available for rent. The service notes the option to hire an operator and provides the contact name Robert B. Powell with phone number 777 68.

Robert B. Powell

Beater of Baby to Face Public Whipping Today

Alexandria Virginia June 26 Harry Gregory 37 found guilty of beating his three year old adopted daughter will receive a public whipping in police court this afternoon Judge James Reece Duncan imposed a choice between 12 months in jail or a whipping identical to the one he says he gave the child

Alexandria Harry Gregory James Reece Duncan Gregory

Flood of Applications From Barred Athletes

In Durham North Carolina on June 26 the decision allowing Alabama Pitts to play professional baseball triggered a flood of reinstatement requests to the national association of professional baseball leagues. W G Bramham president said the parole of the Sing Sing prisoner has led to more applications arriving at headquarters.

Durham N.C Alabama Pitts National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues W. G. Bramham Sing Sing

Fragmentary quote from Neely on player restoration policy

Incomplete remarks attributed to Neely discuss restoring players and addressing offenders who have given notice in Washington. The fragment mentions worthless checks and contract players as part of the context and notes attendance challenges without clear specifics.

Neely Utice Washington

Neely declines West Virginia Young Democrats banquet

Washington reports Senator Neely of West Virginia declined the Young Democrats banquet in Charleston next Saturday. He cited official duties in Washington and stressed no political implications. He said the Senate would likely be in session that day and mentioned the Guffey coal bill as a factor.

Washington Neely W. Va Young Democrats of West Virginia Charleston Senate

Earhart Putnam Undergoes Nose Operation

Amelia Earhart Putnam, renowned aviator, is in Los Angeles hospital recovering from a nose operation deemed minor by Dr Joseph Goldstein. She is expected to be discharged in a day or two.

Los Angeles Amelia Earhart Putnam Joseph Goldstein

Teachers' Oath Bill Is Now Massachusetts Law

Boston June 26 The teachers oath bill becomes Massachusetts law requiring all public and private school teachers to take an oath as a condition of employment. The measure extends to public and private schools and sets forth oath and certification requirements for teachers statewide.

Massachusetts Boston

Governor Curley Signs Allegiance Pledge Bill

Governor James M. Curley today signed a measure requiring educational institutions to pledge allegiance to both state and national constitutions, establishing a formal oath for schools and related entities. The action underscores state officials' emphasis on constitutional fidelity across public education.

Govenor James M. Curley

Three Miners Killed In Frood Mine Collapse

Sudbury Ont June 26 three miners were killed early this day when a rock slide trapped them at the 2900 foot level of the Frood mine operated by the International Nickel Company of Canada. The accident occurred during routine mining operations and details of the victims were not immediately released by company officials.

Sudbury Ont Frood International Nickel Company of Canada

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Chiappe Pierre Godin Godin Shim Coumns Opera House BUY AT Home Crystal Ice Company Pure Artificial Ice Beater NEW Dixie Bote Errata Mrs. Putnam W. J Shell Oil W. J. Z. Oil Co W. Main Street E. Main and Blueville HAGAN Grafton Drug & Chemical CO
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