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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1934

Page

5

Pirates Beat French Stars On Ben Chapman Heroics

Ben Chapman delivered an eleventh inning homer with two out to lift the New Yankees 8 7 over the French Stars as Murphy worked a third of an inning in relief. The White Sox solidified first place in the American League with a win. The Giants and Cardinals split their four game set, Dizzy Dean earning his seventh win. Bush, sidelined since May 31, held the Dodgers to six hits and one run as the Cubs beat Brooklyn 5 1, marking a seven game streak for Chicago and a seventh straight defeat for Brooklyn. Larry French outpitched Curt Davis as the Pirates defeated the Phillies 4 1 in the final game of the series. Berger homered for Boston as they beat Cincinnati 8 4. The Red Sox shut out Cleveland 6 0 to move into third place. Detroit Philadelphia and St Louis Washington games were postponed by rain.

Ben Chapman Murphy Yankees Chicago White Sox New York Giants Dean St. Louis Jerome Herman Dizzy Dean Bush Dodgers Guy Bush Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Larry French Curt Davis Pittsburgh Phillies Reds Berger Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds Boston Red Sox Boston Cleveland

Desperado Is Escaped Multiple Times In Jail Break

Chief of Police James A. Smith was struck with a chair by the suspect who then subdued. After being returned to his cell he attempted another escape by setting fire to bed clothing. Firemen flooded the cell by window ladder and police later fingerprinted him for records in Washington. Jailers hold him on a Lyne car theft charge with likely other warrants.

James A. Smith Washington Lyne

High School baseball wins 2 1 in seven innings over Wickwire

The High School baseball team led Wickwire and won 2 1 in a seven inning game on Tuesday. Beaumont and Maple Avenue are the only teams publicized to play later this week, with a Friday match at the Athletic field. The note also mentions tennis club plans, a reconstructed court under local care, and lingering debate over ownership between private parties and the Women's Club.

Wickwire Beaumont Maple Avenue RFC B&bin Grafton Park

Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Across Clues Messy Entry

Crossword puzzle fragment lists many garbled clues and numbers. It includes references to Elevator carriage, Confederate general, aromatic root, unit of work, metal threads, and planetary terms, but the text is heavily corrupted with misspellings and overlapping letters. This item appears to be an ongoing puzzle page segment with multiple across clues and partial entries.

Mars Arabian Seaport

Can You Swim In Trunks After Ban Lifts

A local paper editorial questions whether the mayor’s lifting of a swimming ban permits swimming in trunks. The piece contrasts police pressure to stay in the water with the notion that swim attire should be acceptable, leaving the reader unsure of the current rule.

Tocal

National League Standings and Yesterday's Results

Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh defeating Philadelphia 4 to 1 and St. Louis edging New York 8 to 7. Boston beat Cincinnati 8 to 4 as Chicago ran into Brooklyn 5 to 1.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia St. Louis New York Boston Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Boston Brooklyn

Bus Service Between Grafton and Philippi Expanded

Bus service between Grafton and Philippi will run at 12:15 and 5 p m with arrivals at 6:15 and 11:45 a m and 4:30 p m Sundays will add two buses, eliminating early morning departures from Grafton. The route aims to bring the two cities closer and connect with trains and buses for east and west travel, aiding the public.

Grafton Philippi

Board Chosen to End West Coast Strike

Washington on June 28 reports President Roosevelt used new labor dispute powers to break the Pacific coast longshoremen strike. A three man board was appointed to investigate causes, handle discrimination complaints against union workers, and arbitrate requests. Members named include Edward J. Hanna, O. K. Cushing, and Edward F. McGrady.

Washington Roosevelt Edward J. Hanna O. K. Cushing San Francisco Edward F. McGrady

Bombings Hit Vorarlberg and Other Austrian Targets

Electric power plants were dynamited and railway lines damaged across Vorarlberg with rail blasts at Bludenz and Judenberg as trains stalled. A police captain died after a political clash in Graz. Bombings also disrupted lines near Muehlau Innsbruck and telegraph cables across Styria. Chancellor Dollfuss planned to visit the region tomorrow. Authorities jailed numerous Nazi and Socialist detainees as police hunted the bombers.

Hall Hohenems Dirbbirn Vorarlberg Dollfuss Bludenz Barthou Paris Graz Judenberg Styria Muehlau Innsbruck

Fugitives Sought After Jail Break Near Sutton

A multi-day manhunt followed a jail escape with three inmates missing. Witness James McLaughlin in Upper Mill Creek identified the men near his home and merchant Lewis Johnson recounted Keener visiting Herald before learning Jail Bland had died. Bloodhounds from Charleston tracked toward Herald as funeral services for Bland were planned in Sutton.

James McLaughlin Upper Mill Creek Roode Lewis Johnson Herald Keener Bland Sutton J.T. Carter Christ Episcopal Church

Soviet Thieves Sentenced to Death by Moscow Court

In Moscow on June 28 two men were condemned to death by shooting for stealing $100,000 worth of iron from a subway warehouse. Alexander Mirnov, manager, and Serge Moisier, supply agent, received the death sentences.

Moscow Alexander Mirnov Serge Moisier

Cemetery Burial Planned for Sutton Area Resident

Clarksburg was to officiate the funeral rites with interment in Sutton cemetery. Reserved details note local observances for the deceased from Nats.

Clarksburg Sutton Cemetery Nats

TAX SURVEY PROGRESSES WITH COOPERATION REQUESTED

Huntington and Parkersburg report a profitable TAX SURVEY result as tax commission workers seek business cooperation to speed the probe. Three new Taylor county commissioners were appointed by Circuit Judge Herbert W. Dent to review and approve or reject all bills owed prior to June 30, 1933. John L. Hechmer of Grafton Hershel E. Bartlett of Booths Creek district and Harold B. Kramer of Fetterman district were named to the panel.

Huntington Parkersburg Tax Commission Weirich Commission Herbert W. Dent Taylor County John L. Hechmer Grafton Hershel E. Bartlett Booths Creek Harold B. Kramer Fetterman

Barrage of Bullets Strikes Miner’s Home in June Incident

A barrage of rifle bullets was fired from an automobile at the home of a miner in June, threatening several occupants. Police and three county appointees met to discuss related bills, while an organization meeting of the pants appears in fragmented text.

Uniontown

Milwaukee Riot Overshadows Walkout at Electric Railway

Milwaukee on June 28 faced a four front riot amid a mass walkout by Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company workers. About 51 arrests followed violence as 41 officers and 12 others were hospitalized by bricks gas and trampling. Streetcar and bus service were halted with union members striking until streets were secured.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company American Federation of Labor Union

Woman Hides in Foster Home Case Continues

The blue eyed girl, weight 45 pounds, bears scars and burns after sixteen months with Mrs Porter. She accuses mistreatment including whipped punishment and deprivation of food in a hospital bed. Porter denies abuse but hints at family secrets and insists the child must work if kept.

Porter Bottom Land” Field Man

Woman Faces (Continued from Page 98)

The article discusses gubernatorial action possibly sparing a woman tied to a murder case while two hired men, Vincent Saetta and Samuel Feraci, face execution tonight for involvement in the same crime.

Vincent Saetta Samuel Feraci

City sought loan for jetty project and lights

The city began with a 150000 loan request for a jetty project with recommendations to grant. Officials questioned repayment ability under the Federal Emergency Administration, leading to reductions to 60000 and then 200. The state legislature approved 5000 annually from non tax funds to cover loan payments, and a 2000 annual amount was set for federal loan relief. Mayor King, amid departure, said he could not say how long he would stay in Washington.

Federal Emergency Administration

Sale Ordered in Simpson for Three Town Lots

Judge H. W. Dent ordered the sale of three Simpson town lots in circuit court to satisfy debt in the case M. I. Davis versus Harry O. Davis. The order directs the sale as part of the proceedings to recover indebtedness.

Simpson H. W. Dent Crcuit M. I. Davis Harry O. Davis

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