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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
5
A fragmentary scene shows Andrew and Ogden in a tense moment with a peculiar eight sided glass lens wired to a shirt. A cackling intruder claims Furie’s master is present and orders are disputed as the scene shifts toward confrontation and discovery.
Witness Hubbard describes a strange visit by a tall angular woman in black and a pale, ragged man named Furie meeting Mr. Ogden. The pair’s odd appearance, the man’s private talk, and Ogden’s muttered “Gold bullets” hint at links to Hyde’s revolver, Jerry, and Ogden’s murder as detectives arrive to pursue the tangled saga.
A west Arkansas tornado struck near Fort Smith and Sand Prairie causing casualties as storms sweep Texas and surrounding states. Reports describe hail, sleet, frost, and strong winds with power lines down and communication disruptions. A blizzard and heavy snowfall paralyzed St. Louis and Missouri Illinois areas, threatening crops and fruit belts with millions in potential losses.
A severe weather outbreak brings wind rain and hail across the region with reports of a destructive tornado in southeast Missouri disrupting communication. Diplomatic postings see minor reshuffles as several ambassadors may transfer with Henry Fletcher nearing retirement and Hugh Gibson maintaining Belgium duties. Infrastructure work listed in multiple counties includes road projects in Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky with firms such as Cadell Kelley Battersill and Paraldo. A chemistry note presents seven formulas enabling calculation of germicidal effects from phenol based on a phenol reference.
Eastern trunk line railroads slash two cent per bushel rates on grain from Buffalo to North Atlantic ports through September 30. Chicago to New York re shipping fares drop to 17 cents per 100 pounds, St Louis to New York to 20 cents, subject to ICC approval. Railroads cite national agricultural emergency and aim to hasten grain removal amid surplus.
In Mexico City on May 1 a May Day demonstration in front of the American consulate led to arrests. Three men, alleged Mexican Communists, are under investigation after the protest began and a poster campaign attacked Ambassador Morrow with shouted phrases.
George M. Schriver, senior vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, stated that the company’s stance on the proposed Hudson River bridge at New York City was that of an interested observer, offering no firm endorsement or opposition.
An unnamed official stated that the plan had the approval of Daniel Wither, president of the railroad. The brief note confirms executive support for the proposed action and cites the leadership of the company in the decision.
Postmaster General Brown told a Georgia complaints committee on May 2 that the patronage he arranged to replace Horace A. Mann’s organization would stand. The statement comes amid crossfire from Republican and Democratic members.
May Day clashes in Vilna left 24 people wounded, including policemen, marking the only reported disturbances in Poland. The scene reflected ongoing tensions as crowds clashed with authorities into the evening.
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