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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1928

Page

5

Sues wealthy hobo husband in split finally drawn affair

Los Angeles June 27 Mrs Ingeborg J How filed a divorce suit against her husband James Eads How known as the millionaire hobo The couple after two years of marriage fought over domestic life with How preferring hobos and Mulligan stew while Mrs How offered home life The wife valued community property at 12000 and noted he had additional income from his mother ranging up to 800 monthly

Los Angeles James Eads How Lobo Ingeborg J. How Ned How Knights of the Load

Chancery Suit Against M E Church Filed in Circuit Court

A chancery suit against the Warren M E Church (colored) trustees of West Grafton was filed in circuit court by Gene W. Ford for J M McPherson, a local contractor who improved the church and parsonage. McPherson had filed a mechanics lien for 3560.90 in February 1928. a nine member board was appointed, and summons issued against officials. The debt balance and potential declarations were not disclosed in the preliminary filing.

Warren M. E. Church West Grafton Elrcuit Gene W. Ford J. M. McPherson McPherson Gu Careh Circuit Court Warren B. Kittle Tom Tyron Jemymah Lewis Tom Lowe John Blackwell Morris Garrett 1. D. Twittie Joseph _ Ellington Charles McDonald Floyd Stokes TP. Thomas

Shorter Week Sought By Railroad Workers

The International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen convention in San Francisco endorsed a two engineer per locomotive standard and backed a federal act to shorten the workweek. Governor Young addressed delegates in California.

San Francisco Internationl Brotherhood of Loenvietty Miremen Young California

Vesuvius Eruption Draws Tourists To Foot Of Mountain

Mosina June 27. Vesuvius erupts today as tourists flock to the town below the mountain. Crystals and fragments fall on the road while visitors push toward the summit despite ongoing explosions. Tokens and debris are hurled toward the eruptive cone as the crater level rises.

Mosina Haly Vesuvius

President Coolidge Plans For Campaign Activity

Superior Wisconsin article notes President Coolidge has not decided on campaign plans. Secretary Work will resign to chair the national Republican committee and may brief Coolidge next week at the summer White House. Hoover has given no word on a stopover during the nominee’s California trip. The president and Mrs. Coolidge continue their vacation.

Superior Wis Lune Coolidge Work Interior Department National Republican Committee Sumer White House Sigettry Hoover California Com Kelloge SQ Paul Minn

War Secretary Approves River Harbor Maintenance Funds

Secretary of War Davis approved roughly 1,000,000 dollars in allotments for river and harbor upkeep and improvements. Transfers cover Ohio River works including rock and dam construction. additional sums noted for Nawiliwili Harbor in Porto Rico and other projects.

Washington Davis Irom Nawiliwill Porto Rico Ohio River

Noted Tragedian Dies At New Jersey Home

Atlantic Highlands New Jersey June 27 Robert Bruce Mantel 74 a noted Shakespearean actor and producer died at his home after a two year illness.

New Jersey Atlantic Highlands Nod Robert Bruce Mantel

Used Goods Classified Ad Rates and Appeal

Used goods are in demand from stoves to clothing and farm implements. Alleys and sheds hold plenty of items ready for brushing up and sale. Advertise in the classified column to tell the public about your used goods and reach eager buyers. Rates are two cents a word with a one cent rate after the first insertion, minimum 45 cents.

Seek trageatan Swhd dies at Brucewood estate

At Brucewood the patient died peacefully with his wife and son at his bedside and the family physician in constant attendance for the last week. The end came after a period of sinking, according to the report of the attending doctor.

Seek Trageatan Swhd Brucewood

Courtney forced back on Atlantic flight bid

Lisbon dispatch says Captain Frank T. Courtney, en route from Lisbon to the Azores and then to New York, turned back after a water-tube failure in his seaplane. He had arrived June 3 from Pisa after a 1825 mile flight and previously failed a transatlantic attempt from Plymouth last year due to weather and long delays near Corunna.

Lisbon Frank T. Courtney Azores United States Courtney Atlantic Halifas New York Plymouth England Corunna Spain

Weather Still Fierce In Convention Town

Houston reports intense heat as democracy's national convention opened its second day. High humidity reached 99 at 7 o clock, making the temperature feel hotter and provoking widespread perspiration among delegates as they prepared for the day's proceedings.

Convention Town Houston Democracy

Two Caucuses Planned as Smith Backers Rally

Two state delegations Oklahoma and Ohio prepared to vote on the first ballot to secure their man. Oklahoma’s twenty delegates faced a split between Smith supporters and Reed allies with anti-Smith factions. Ohio weighed whether to unite most votes on the first or second roll call as the process moved toward a decision by majority support for the New York governor.

Paul FP. Haupert Associated Press Star Houston Smith Ohio Oklahoma Hoth New York Reed Missouri ant-Smith Ee Sandards North Carol Alabama Georgia Miss Pat Harrison Mississippi North Carolina

Ohio Delegation Aligns Behind Attlee for Smith Nomination

Output focuses on political maneuvering as Ohio delegates nearly all back Attlee for Smith on first ballot. Pomerene reportedly may switch to Smith, Smith’s strength near 46 of 48 Ohio votes. Arkansas converts 17 first ballots, bringing New Yorker to about 705 1 8, within 28 of a nationwide nomination threshold.

Ohio Attlee Pomerene Smith Lo Reed Buckeye Lonight Oklahoma Arkansas

Marine Corporal Inherits One Million For Seattle Sail

Marine Corporal Lloyd E. Nelson of Seattle inherits 1,009,000 from his father’s estate. He sails on the President Jackson to Seattle to assume control of the inheritance and will complete his Marine enlistment before pursuing business. Nelson is attached to the Shanghai defense force and has been granted a service transfer to Bremerton to finish his enlistment.

Shanghai Lloyd E. Nelson United States Marines Seattle N. B. Nelson Jackson Nelson Marines

Woman Not Leader of Mexican Robbers, Newspapers Say

Mexico City reports today claim no woman was the leader of the gang of insurgents who wrecked the Laredo Mexico City train, killing the engineer and fireman. Other recent attempts to wreck trains are noted.

Mexico City Laredo

Woman Leader Says She Commands Insurgents in Guanajuato

The woman who calls herself Colonel Agripoin a led a band of insurgents near Queratero and Guanajuato months ago. The war department denies knowledge of her activities, yet reports persist. Two more train wreck attempts were reported in the district, with reinforcements sent by the war department.

Queratero Agripoina Guanjuato War Department

Three Vessels Pursue Amundsen Search From Tromso

Oslo reports three ships Tordenskjold the French auxiliary Quentin Roosevelt and the sealer Heimland have departed Tromso for Bear Island to conduct a thorough search for Roald Amundsen and his five companions in a French seaplane.

Oslo Norway Tordensk- Re Quentin Roosevelt Heimland Tromso Bear Island Roald Amundsen

Glacier Park tourist trade eyed as travelers flock in

In Glacier National Park Montana Indians hope for revenue from tourists during the vacation season. Superintendent Hakin predicts about 50 000 travelers will pass the park in the next three months with increased souvenir sales. Western travel gains attributed to national conventions on the Pacific Coast in July and August. Glacier Park hotel reports more individual reservations than last year. In Rufalo New York Miss Fritzi Stifel of Wheeling West Virginia reaches the third round of the eighth annual women's invitation golf tournament at Buffalo Country Club by defeating Mrs J W Yalor one up 20 holes.

Glacier Park Montana Nis Unek Sam Hakin Glacier Nation Park Pacific Coast Rufalo N.Y Fritzi Stifel Wheeling W. Va Buffalo Country Clun Downing J. W. Yalor Evenston

Democratic Convention in Houston Turmoil and Prohibition Debate

At the Democratic National Convention in Houston the North Carolina and Alabama banners clashed as tensions rose over religious issues and patronage. A large fight erupted among delegates, police intervened, and banners were damaged. Senator Robinson urged harmony on prohibition, warning wets against altering the platform. The session opened amid chaos with credentials and organization reports, adjourning for the evening after a long day of speeches and demonstrations.

Jesse H. Jones Democratic Party Walter Moore Alabama Houston Tex James A. Reed Charles M. Howell Sam Houston Hall North Carolina Robinson Arkansas Tennessee Releates Tennessee North Carol _lina Joe Robinson Dts Airys Aere Sc Maybetad Platfors Franklis Roopevelt Smith Madison Square Garden Bowers George Gilmour First Unitarian Church Denver Colorado Brice Kremer Montana Louisiana Carl LD “Isting Missouri W. W. Durbin Ohio Committee On Permanent Organization Robingore Pop Utah

Attend All Sessions Washington 70th Congress Summary

Fragmented OCR notes list names and roles in the U S House of Representatives 70th Congress. Mentions Tyler Page clerk and members like Cochran Norton George and others, with garbled locations and partial titles.

Washington TaGe Gahote House of Representatives William Figures Tyler Page House Minggli Texas Norton Nebraska Alta Darver George al Ned Solon AuiotMe

First successful television broadcast from studio studios

A fragment describes the first successful TV broadcast from studios, noting the scene with faces seen far away and referencing the Federation of Labor and a distant radio setting. The text is garbled but implies a historic media demonstration and a public experiment.

Rede Cage Federation of Labor

Disabled Veterans Convention Sees Denver Trip

The Disabled American Veterans in Denver adopted a legislative program with aid recommendations for disabled men. About 4,800 veterans attended the World War group’s convention and today enjoyed a sightseeing trip to Pikes Peak.

Denver Col Pikes Peak

Seven Society Funds Memorial Via James McConnell Gift

The Seven Society at the University of Virginia contributed 7 777.77 francs to the Lafayette Memorial fund. A secret society member sent a sandalwood box with James Rogers McConnell memories and seven 1000 franc notes along with other seven unit pieces to former Ambassador Jusserand. Ambassador Herrick received the box for the memorial association with comments. The memorial is set for dedication on July 4.

Sgt. McConnell Baccadrille M. Jusserand Ambassador Herrick Memorial Association Sogiity

Hospital notes report surgical patients in satisfactory condition

Mrs. W Cutlip and Mrs A Posey of Bowie city underwent major operations by Ren ing and are reported in satisfactory condition this afternoon. Mrs. Lee Heatherly of No and Hrhest Ream of Tum were dismissed this metal following partial recovery from major operations. No accident cases were tied during the 24 hour ver ing this afternoon.

W. §. Cutlip A. Posey Bowie Lee Heatherly

Ryston Wans Rally Sparks Wide Win In Close Tilt

Ryston Wans led with a nine point burst, trading baskets with Hite and Boston as the game remained tight. Off Hatay and double hill contributed key plays to seal the victory in a hard fought contest.

Boston Tiss

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