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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1930

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Jury Completes Panel in Schroeder Slaying Trial

In New Castle Pennsylvania the jury considering Irene Schroeder for slaying Corporal Brady Paul was completed after two and a half days. The panel includes two women and ten men with foreman Joseph D Kelley. Trial testimony to start this afternoon with Dr Loyal Wilson and Wish Angert among first witnesses.

Irene Schroeder New Castle Brady Paul Pan Here Schroeder Butler W. Glenn Dague Jennie Curtis Union Township Samuel Patterson Plain Grove Township Charles R. Hill Shenango Township L. Judson Rodgers Clement Gardner Theodore Warnick Eastbrook John S. Powers Charles J. Margiotti L. Wilson Loyal Wilson Paul Wish Angert

Gold strikes spark Alaska prospecting rush in Poorman area

Optimistic prospectors press westward as reports of a Poorman gold strike and quartz finds in the Taku river district draw crowds. Many head to Juneau and Poorman despite weather, while warnings accompany a planned information push on mining costs and transport between Juneau and the Taku region. Continues on page five.

Seattle Alaska Poorman Taku River Juneau Taku Ruby Northwest Fairbanks

Monument to William Howard Taft to be placed in Arlington

Mrs Taft and their three children will select a memorial shaft for the late president and chief justice. The grave site lies in Arlington National Cemetery as gun salutes, bugle notes, and a quiet ray of light accompany the final rest. Military honors from the Army Navy and Marine Corps marked the funeral as President Hoover and officials stood in tribute.

Washington Mar William Howard ‘Tate Taft Sylvan Nook Arlington National Cemetery Hoover Army Navy Marine Corps Washington Monument

Notice to AML depositors at Merchants and Mechanics Bank

AML holders with deposits at Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank in Grafton are urged to call at the bank and file proof of their plans immediately. W R Tadler, Receiver.

Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank Grafton W.R. Tadler

Trial of Doheny Opens in Bribery Case

Washington March 12 The trial of Edward L. Doheny wealthy oil operator charged with bribery began today after Justice Hitz overruled a plea of double jeopardy. The government alleges Doheny paid Secretary Albert B. Fall 100000 in 1921 for a reserve lease while Fall was convicted last October of accepting the bribe. A panel of 26 men and women was chosen for the jury.

Washington Mar Edward L. Doheny Albert B. Pall Harding Justice Hitz Doheny Fall Elk Hills Oil Naval Reserve Fendant Reserve

Young Plan Approved by Reichstag in Berlin

The Reichstag voted 270 in favor and 192 against the Young plan with three absentees. The plan, signed in Paris on June 7 1929, fixes Germany’s payments to allied powers for 69 years and supersedes the Dawes plan pending Hindenburg’s signature and gazette publication. British and Polish coal mine operators seek a price agreement to curb competition in Baltic states.

Berlin Reichstag von Hindenburg Germany Paris United States Great Britain France Belgium Italy Japan Baltic States

Prohibition Advocates Defend Laws Before Congress

More than twenty prominent club and society women from across the nation testified in defense of the Eighteenth Amendment before the House judiciary committee. Mrs Henry Ford and Mrs Thomas A Edison urged continued prohibition, with Edison calling it a blessing. The witnesses argued 12 million women favor continuation and warned against repeal, amid threats against a federation leader.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Henry Ford Thomas A. Edison Henry W. Peabody Beverly Mass Woman's National Committee For Llaw Enforcement John F. Sippel Baltimore General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Episcopalians Name New U. S. Primate March 26

In Chicago on March 26 the house of bishops will select the third American to lead the Episcopal Church in the United States. The meeting occurs in the city that housed the late primate Most Rev Charles Palmerston Anderson. The position is analogous to the Archbishop of Canterbury in England.

Episcopalians U. S XB Leonerd Chicago Episcopal Church United States Archbishop of Canterbury House of Bishops Charles ‘Palmerston Anderson Canterbury England

E. F. Albee Dies at 72, Vaudeville Pioneer

Edward Albee, 72, famed vaudeville showman who built a trans continental chain with R. F. Keith, died in Palm Beach Florida from a heart attack. Plans were set to transport the body to New York tomorrow.

Palm Beach Florida Fla Edward ¥. Albee R. F. Keith New York Fiva

U S Regains World Port at Albany

Albany prepares for world shipping as the Hudson river port deepens its docks and construct a nearly mile long concrete pier complex. The historic port, now modernized, will host ocean going vessels and Austere to distant ports.

U.S Albany L. B. Zavite United States Berlellaer Hudson

Cities seek $700000 Veterans Hospital hearing today

About 60 West Virginia cities sent representatives to a federal hospitalization board hearing on the $700,000 Veterans Hospital project. General Hines presided with West Virginia Republicans Bachmann Bowman Wolverton and Shott among speakers. Delegations from Beckley Martinsburg Berkeley Springs Charleston Wheeling Clarksburg Moundsville Parkersburg Elkins Morgantown Buckhannon Hinton Bluefield Princeton attended. The board will report its decision to President Hoover. Airmail service Berlin Canary Islands will begin this spring via Deutsche Lufthansa.

Washington West Virginia Fedal Hospitalization Board Congress General Hines Veterans Bureau Bachmann Bowman Wolverton Beckley Martinsburg Berkeley Springs Charleston Wheeling Clarksburg Moundsville Parkersburg Elkins Morgantown Buckhannon Hinton Bluefield Princeton E. C. Minter Samuel P. Puffer Chamber of Commercs George Cochrane Hoover

West Virginia legislature reconvenes on code report

The West Virginia legislature reconvened a special session to resume consideration of the pending code report after a four month recess. Governor Copley’s message urged action while a joint committee was formed to map proceedings. House and Senate operations included determining methods and appointing members to study the code, with votes showing varied support.

Charleston W. Va Mabol West ‘Virginia Senate Copley Stanley Ml.hodges Sepite Nouse Aédé Ben H. Hiner Pendleton County A.B. White Wood H. B L. V. Reed Barleden Mason County Kendégy Martin Jefferson’ County

Baked Ham Supper Plans Across Presbyterian Church

A church notices a baked ham supper to be held Thursday with serving from 11 to 1 and a 5 pm closing, details include a contact number 911-1p-21 for reservations.

Presbyterian

Disruptions Mark Gandhi Campaign In Bombay And Ahmedabad

Disorders broke out in Bombay during a demonstration for Mahatma Gandhi's civil disobedience campaign. Shops were smashed and European customers exposed to rioters. Times of India office windows were damaged and clashes occurred with schoolboys in Ahmadabad as the nationalist march continued toward Jalalpur.

Bombay India Mahatma Gandhi Ahmiedahed Times of India Ahmadabad Great Britain Mahabadhi Jalalpur

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Lloyd Wilson Corporal Brady Paul All Souls Unitarian Church William Howard Taft Ulysses Grant Baker Pierce Dr. Schacht Hialmar Schacht Reichsbank YOUNG Muster Club Thomas Edison HTL Burleson Capitol E. F. Albee Vaudevillist Seven Seas New York City Beneft Veterans’ Hospital Canary Islands Deutsche Lut Hansa Conley Messayé Grandhi
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