The Grafton Sentinel Publication and Office Details
The Grafton Sentinel lists publication days as weekdays and provides editorial and business office addresses at 102 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia. It notes subscription rates for various periods and mentions advertising rates and deadlines for same-day insertion and late composition fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard H. Hut
Ruposner
Latrobe Street
Grafton
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
Associated Press
Iliof
Ews
Turbulent Meergantown storm leaves dozens homeless
A powerful storm wrecked Meergantown destroying forty houses and seriously damaging thirty five more. Two segregated homes were demolished and many others damaged, causing heavy losses and long displacement for residents. Community sympathy is offered as discussions begin on organizing a city chamber of commerce to attract outside investment and coordinate relief and rebuilding efforts. A public meeting at the courthouse is set for next week to discuss forming a local board of trade and membership enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meergantown
Disler
Gratton
Grafton
Prohibition Woes Reflect on Rum Trade and Law
The article discusses the looming German settlement, then shifts to a Chicago grand jury indictment against a moonshining ring that produced millions of gallons of alcohol and sold it to a widespread bootlegging network. It notes the high profits, officer clashes, and the ongoing cycle of gangs forming as others are broken up, blaming easy money over ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Prohibition
Barr of Justice
Immigration limits sparked rise in American tourists to Europe
An article by Roger Shaw in Golden Book Magazine argues that the 1924 immigration cap unintentionally expanded travel. Steamship firms refitted steerage, creating a tourist third cabin, opening Europe to thousands of lower income Americans. Over 100,000 traveled last year, suggesting many would have stayed home without the limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Shaw
Europe
University blocks student meeting on Mooney Billings case
The University of Pittsburgh authorities prevent a Liberal club from holding a discussion on the Mooney Billings case, a centerpiece of a long controversial criminal history. The article argues the topic deserves open debate as part of education and questions the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pittsburgh
Liberal Club
Mooney-Billings
Money
Billings
America
Fewer Foreign Loans and Tacna Arica Settlement
Americans show reduced foreign financing with only two thirds of 1928 first quarter money lent abroad. If the trend continues, 1929 exports may reach just over 1 billion. Domestic funds likely support stock speculation, while a shift toward home investment could spur U.S. construction. Also notes Tacna Arica dispute progress as Chile and Peru near agreement after decades of deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chile
Peru
Philosopher Einstein on Spinoza God and law not personal
An American rabbi asks Einstein if he believes in God. Einstein replies that Spinoza's God reveals itself in the order of the universe, not in concern for individual fates. He notes many claim to worship a personal God, but Spinoza was the God intoxicated man with faith in universal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einstein
Spinova
God
Spinoza
Tacna Arica divide peace plan borders a free port
The article sketches a Peru Chile Tacna Arica settlement with Arica to become a free port to aid Bolivia and a long delayed diplomatic win. It notes courtroom realism in disputes and comments on fashionable shoes harming young women's feet despite evolving footwear trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Peru
Tacna
Chile
Arica
Bolivia
Foot study finds most college women have foot problems
Dr W A tans reports on a study of 167 senior college students showing only three had normal feet. The findings note many with coins, rotating, or rocking heels and widespread flat feet, prompting a critique of graduation expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Tans
Dr Chevalier Jackson Warns on Child Safety Pins
Philadelphia expert Dr Chevalier Jackson warns that safety pins have killed more babies than firearms and urges careful supervision by parents and nurses to prevent foreign objects lodging in children’s throats and lungs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevalier Jackson
Philadelphia
Mutual Accord on War Debts and Annuities Explain Agreement
The article outlines Allied demands for annuities totaling about 41 billion marks, with German offers valuing obligations at 26 billion marks. It explains a settlement between Americans and Germans providing 37 year annuities, with 1.75 billion marks yearly for 21 years to cover debts via the International Bank, relying on profits to sustain payments. If profits fall short, US revises later payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rhine
America
International Bank
Germany
United States
Jail Boarders List of Prisoners and Charges
The column lists current prisoners and charges, noting many are serving road and penitentiary sentences. Names include Sherman Cash, Thomas Bays, Joe Bays, Bill Bays, Flemington, Thirl Phillips, D L Goodwin, C V Smith, Hugh Dalton, John Mayle, Herbert Norris, Ira Talkington, Bernard Talkington, Burl Shields, Lessie Ellis, George Willams, John Dee, Walter Knutzen, Magele Ray, Esthley Sampson, Hayward Hamric, and Leonard Sams, among others with misdemeanor, felony, trespassing, train riding, and non support charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Cash
Thomas Bays
Joe Bays
Bill Bays
Flemington
Thirl Phillips
D. L. Goodwin
C. V. Smith
Bow
Hugh Dalton
John Mayle
Herbert Norris
Ira Talkington
Bernard Talkington
Burl Shields
Lessie Ellis
George Willams
John Dee
Walter Knutzen
Magele Ray
Esthley Sampson
Hayward Hamric
Leonard and Willam Sams
Aftermath of Conference Debate Urges Publicity Push
The commission debated the conference prep and blamed delegates for dropping arms reduction goals. Upsa sicion faced criticism as Germany showed no sign of leaving the commission. American Hugh Gibson praised France's budget concession while seeking public recitation. In other news, three Westwood youths damaged a road bottle breaking incident. Turkish historians cite last winter in Constantinople as severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Germany
Gibson
Hugh S. Gibson
France
Fiduciary Notice for Valley Drug Company Debts
Legal notice announces settlement proceedings for N F Kendall trustee of Carroll A Lowe Valley Drug Company. Commissioner W P Samples schedules June 22 1929 at Taylor County Bank building Grafton WV to receive proofs of debts or demands against the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Kendall
A. Lowe
Valley Drug Company
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginia
Carroll A
Lowe
W. P. Samples
Notices of estate accounting and trustee sale in Taylor county
Notice announces the settlement hearing for the estate of Matt ie S. C. White with June 20, 1929, as the proof date, in Grafton West Virginia. It also details a trustee sale by C. E. Wyckoff for Charles S. Poole and Josephine J. Bennett to the Bank of Flemington, listing parcels on Simpson Creek Flemington and the terms of sale and continued sale date May 11, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Poole
Josephine J. Bennett
C. E. Wyckoff
Bank of Flemington
Flemington
West Virginia
Taylor County
Aes P. T
Simpson Creek
M. B. Dilworth
Samuel M. Rogers
Charles S. Poole
Simpson Creek Bottling Company
Gates
William T. Gates
Iblock
B. Wyckoff
Releuse Bove
Fott Drinks
Asia Hotles Gnao
Senate committee weighs ballot collection bills after Prinsylvania contest
The Senate privileges and elections committee reviews ballot collection legislation filed by William S. Ware following the Prinsylvania election contest. The move aims to shape how votes are gathered and certified under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
William 8. Ware
Prinsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Grafton. Sentinel
Christ
Pynod
Nahuman
Grafton Hardware
East Main Street
Foy’s
Lee Bennett & Son
W. Main Street
Touris
Lindy
Preas
Anne Morrow
Col
Charles Lindburgh
Charles Long Cutter
Cleveland Heights
Ohio
Elizabeth Morrow
Roduct
General Motors
Pontiac
Michigan
General Motorn
Warder’s Garage
Weat Main
Reed. & Robinson Auto Company
Philippi
Page
Westwood, Cal
Charles C. King
Mattie S. C. White
West Va
Missioner of
C. E. Wycxoff
Congress
Eer
House
Ds m
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mellon
Ington Street
Maple Avenue
Gall
Maple Ave
J. Brown
Franz & Burka
Scare Sentinel
Pese Rihlnnies Anak
Berkeley Run
Berkeley Run Springs
Simpson, Nps
JE. Guth General Insurance
R.M. & M. Bank
W.B Cruise
Yates 4 Ave
Trisler Taxi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!