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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1934

Page

2

Mrs Roosevelt Tea With Royalty At Buckingham Palace

The mother of the President visited Buckingham Palace for tea with King George and Queen Mary. The informal call impressed the royals and American diplomacy, as Mrs Roosevelt spoke with the royal couple about children and shared a cordial exchange as fellow mothers.

London Malki Royil Bo Yeats Uss Palace Great Britain United States Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palate King George Queen Mary Roosevelt Mrs. Roosevelt King Gorge Ustenene

Ancient Obsidian Quarry Found Near Bend Oregon

Obsidian quarry mined by Indians before settlers arrived was discovered north of Lake County. The report notes the find in June and references P. La Fores. The account hints at luxury life and a queen figure within an ancient context, though details are fragmentary.

Bend Jas Beer P. 1A Fores Lake ‘County Shabad

Norfolk mystery ends with husband dead and wife questioned

In Norfolk Naceae 40, of es at Norfolk, was oh 8 et ete Ross' wife was questioned by authorities. She said she awoke to a report, looked outside where a dog barked, and returned to the room to find her husband dead. Officers theorize a killer may have fired through an open window. A bullet passed through Ross’s head and lodged in his wife’s pillow. a second bullet embedded harmlessly in the mattress. Also from Charleston a state welfare clinic for crippled children will be held in Buckhannon on Thursday. A man named Kern Harper, 26, of Harman, suffered serious burn injuries when a gasoline tank exploded in Circleville but survived by rolling into a puddle. Fire Chief J L McLane vows morning workouts for the city’s firefighters at 6:45 a.m. daily.

Norfolk Ross Cates Charleston The Elkins Kern Harper Harman Circleville Tipento Ooer Davis Memorial Hospital Harper John Salazo

Parkersburg Crash Claims Man’s Life

One man died and two others were injured in a highway collision near Parkersburg. James G. Smith, 44, of Cairo, was thrown from his car and fatally injured. His brother Alonzo and F. M. Schneider of Petroleum were mildly hurt. The truck was driven by A. E. Bilis of Vienna.

Parkersburg James G. Smith Cairo Alonzo F. M. Schneider Petroleum A. E. Bilis Vienna

Two Honduran Editors Duel In Tegucigalpa, One Killed

In Tegucigalpa on June 27 two Honduran editors clashed in a duel over a personal quarrel. Marcial Rivera Suazo, editorial writer for La Epoca and former secretary at the Honduran legation, was killed. Alejandro Navas dela, La Epoca chief editor, was wounded.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Marcial Rivera Suazo Newewance la Epoca Honduran Legation Nicarane Alejandro, Navas Dela

Sidereal Year Defined By Earth's Orbit

An interval marking the earth's absolute revolution around the sun is defined as a sidereal year. It comprises 365 days 6 hours 9 minutes and 9.6 seconds.

Range at the Opera House Tonight and Thursday

The program titled the Range will be presented at the Opera House tonight and again on Thursday. Tickets are available at the box office and stores nearby.

Opera’ House

Western film star says bad men image exaggerated

Ken Maynard, Universal western star, argues the West’s “bad men” were not as evil as legends claim. He cites bias in accounts by eastern writers and scarce self records. Maynard’s research crafts a sobering tale of a sheriff, a twin weakling, and a small town storekeeper in a broad history of western honor.

Ken Maynard Universal Western Star Maynard West Fronter Garvin Bat Masterson Wild Hickok Buffalo Bill Cody

Watkins May statement on retirement from public service

After 16 years in public life Watkins May pledges to retire from politics to focus on family and the legal profession while remaining active in Republican ideals. He cites support from friends and promises future aid within his strength and time. For the Democratic nomination, Congressman Robert Ratibay of Follansbee and Attorney Frank Haymond of Fairmont are named as candidates.

Republican Party West Virginia Bae Robert B .Ratibay Follansbee Frank ©. Haymond Fairmont House

Candidacy murmur swirls around Taylor county delegate race

The report notes no Republican candidate for Taylor county delegate yet, but hints that Attorney B Bailey Wyckoff, defeated in 1932 Roosevelt landslide, may be persuaded to run. Clyde E Sisler, railroad employee, announces Democratic bid for county board of education, while J E Newcome files for justice of the peace in Grafton district as a Republican.

Taylor County B. Bailey Wyckoff Sisler County Board of Education Clyde E. Sisler Hollis J. E. Newcome

Mystery Deepens In Southwest Oklahoma Slayings

Eight residents of Canadian Oklahoma are in custody as investigators probe a trio of killings tied to moonshine liquor and whiskey thefts. Sheriff Bob Lackey questions a scribbled note implicating others, while a double-edged ax and shotgun shells surface amid theories of a gang led assault or intra-group feud. Local men and their families face questioning as detectives await charges.

Okla Bob Lackey William Gann Homer Beasley Hobart Watkins Jack Rackley Bill Moore George Baker Homer Gann Moore Baker Bun Riley Jones Estes Pelton Grigsby Riley Lackey W. J. Counts Mater- McAlester

Johnson speech linked to boxing arena event fuels probe

Prosecutor John J. Breslin reports a New York mail letter naming Johnson’s offense linked to his appearance at Hackensack’s new boxing arena six weeks earlier. Johnson refused to discuss, citing law abiding status. A burning cross was reported near his night club weeks ago. Copenheaver cites whiskers as business asset, claims police inaction after an assault in Hanover Square.

John J. Bresling, Jr Hudson Terminal New York Johnson Hackensack Breslin Copenheaver Hanover Square Luria

Jury verdict finds Shaffer guilty of misconduct

Late Monday night final arguments concluded in the case of Joseph V. Gibson for Caton and F E Parrack for Shaffer. Instructions were read yesterday morning and the jury returned a guilty verdict around 3 o'clock. Shaffer is fined 200 dollars. Gibson said no appeal would be filed.

Shaffer Joseph V. Gibson Caton F. E Parrack Gibson

Whiskers Are Continued From Page One

Whiskers are continued from page one with a note that Copenheaver is a member of the American Legion. The fragment references a local feature or column continuing on the next page and mentions an individual tied to the American Legion.

Copenheaver The American Legion

Haller and Saetta tied to Durables Mike case death

F B Haller and Vincent Saetta ally in Sam Antonio murder also linked with the Durables Mike Malloy insurance killing. Mrs Antonio Wallace seeks clemency while three Antonio children—ages 3 5 and 10—watch. Governor Lehman undecided. Daniel Prior appears at clemency hearing as funeral plans for the widow form.

Vincent Saetta Sam Antonio Joseph Murphy Mike Daniel Prior Herbert H. Lehman Antonio Albany

Denny Shute Defends British Open Lead After Round One

Denny Shute, a slim taciturn Philadelphian, opened defense of his British open crown with a one under par 71 at Royal St George. He sits in second place behind Pred Taggart, a British contender who shot a 70.

Sandwich Eng Denny Shute Royal St. George Pred Taggart

Klutch Forms a Comfort Cast for Tight Denture Fit

An ad for Klutch denture supporters promotes a comfort cast that holds the plate snugly so it won’t drop or chafe. It claims you can eat and speak as with your own teeth. Available at drag stores for 25 and 50 cents plus a box.

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