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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1929
Page
7
In New York the Waldorf Astoria hosts a testimonial dinner that ends with a walkout by young diners. A general leads a luggage train to the elevator as a grizzled veteran salutes, while reporters shout cease and the Stars and Stripes Forever rings through the lobby amid laughter.
The New York stock market surge pulls gold from nations with strong reserves into the United States. Bank of France earmarks gold in New York to support exchange, while the Bank of England lifts its discount rate to stem gold loss. Reichsbank debt and rising rates across Holland Italy Poland Austria Hungary reflect a widening European strain.
Cleveland May 13 22 Um pire Erminett T Ormsby sustained brain concussion and remained under doctor care after a fan hurled a pop bottle at him during Saturdays game. Roger Peckinpaugh, manager of the Cleveland club, faced a five day suspension for protesting a decision that preceded a field demonstration with fans raining bottles onto the field.
Haddock Georgia May 13 George T Stallings famed for leading the Boston Braves to the world championship in 1914 died at his home near Haddock. The obituary notes his pride in the team and his place in baseball history while a quip about wife and warmth appears among stray lines.
Mrs. H C Schwartz of 426 Salem Ave Hagerstown Maryland credits Orange Root with relief from severe neuritis stomach distress and general weakness after using the tonic. She reports improved digestion increased strength and no longer feels nervy and urges others to try the product sold by Gratton Drug & Chemical Co plus Grafton Drug and Chemical Co with prices listed as Tonic $1.25 Nuggets 50c May 10 13 adv.
A health brief highlights orange root extracts claimed to redden blood and increase energy. Experts say more research is needed to confirm benefits and optimal dosages while noting potential interactions with medications.
The British general elections are set for May 30 after King George dissolved parliament ending the term. Betting on the London Stock Exchange favors the Conservatives for a lead of 15 to 30 seats over Labour, Liberals hold balance of power. Disarmament talks at Geneva move to naval powers. Canton and warlords clash in China as Marines protect foreigners. Helen Wills shines as Queen Mary hosts Buckingham Palace court reception. Walter Hagen wins the British Open. A Lithuanian premier thwarted assassination in Kovno. Romania marks enlargement celebrations in Bucharest with King Michael.
Senator Brookhart of Iowa threatened to speak today about the Fess letter labeled pseudo Republican. The remarks focus on egotism and a man’s belief that a wife’s portrait of an ideal husband would be recognized as a speaking likeness of him.
A drama reminiscent of Royal romance opens tonight at the Opera House with Vern Reynolds and a starry cast including Vera Reynolds Ernest Hilliard Carol Lombard and others. The film follows an Austrian girl to Paris amid intrigue and striking settings with costuming noted and Trem Carr production directed by Scott Pembroke.
Lady Luck smiled on Phyllis Haver and director Edward H Griffith during filming of The Shady Lady with Pathe. Several important scenes were completed in far less time than expected, underscoring efficient production momentum.
The article notes Phyllis Haver stars in The Shady Lady at the Grand Theatre. It highlights a sensational luck scene directed by Edward H. Griffith and produced by Ralph Block for Pathe. Cast includes Robert Armstrong Louis Wohlheim and Russell Gleason with a Cuba racketeers plot centered in a Havana gambling casino.
Overnight dispatches report that Des Moines University trustees say the moral charges against Dr. T T Shields board president are unfounded. Across the country reports describe a fatal plane crash in Los Angeles and other tragedies, with officials noting various dramatic developments in world and national affairs.
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