Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Grafton Sentinel in Grafton, West Virginia

We have 4,406,664 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1929

Page

5

Fireworks warned as Baptist Union debate at Des Moines

At the Baptist Bible Union convention in Buffalo May hearings on Des Moines University turmoil. Dean Calloway and Rev Stevens could be barred from preaching, sparking fireworks per Calloway. Dr Shields criticized the faculty dismissals and faced student violence threats amid the controversy. The article also notes broader congressional tariff and census debate impacting 1930 reapportionment.

Buffalo Des Moines University Baptist Bible Union Convention Earl C. Calloway University College of Pharmacy Minor Stevens Des Moines Convention Church Calloway House Senate

Privileged Enumeration At Senate Hearings On Bills

The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee resumes talks on a federal communications commission proposal while irrigation committee hearings continue on a southern agricultural development bill. House Ways and Means Republicans press the agricultural tariff schedule amid Western state objections, with seven hearings focusing on cotton wool casein figs flaxseed and livestock duties and leather transfers.

Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Federal Communications Commission South Heay Farmers Washington House Ways and Means Committee

Grafton Welcomes Expected Elevations in State Office

Local Masonic officials prepare promotions as O Jay Fleming retires, elevating Fred M Hawkins to grand commander. W A Beavers transitions from grand captain of the guard to grand warden. Appointments for other state officers expected this afternoon by Hawkins in Grafton with George Gerkens visiting his grandmother on Main Street.

O. Jay Fleming Fred M. Hawkins Huntington W. A. Beavers Grafton Banker Guard George Gerkens Baltimore Bridget, Gerkens Main Street

Woman Shoots Rival Over Husband Love in Amarillo

In Amarillo Texas Mrs L P Stallworth shot and killed Mrs Grace Morrison a rival for her husband s affection outside a downtown hotel. She surrendered to police saying Morrison was her rival and fired three times using an old single action pistol. Morrison died en route to hospital. Stallworth jailed. mother in law held as witness.

Amarillo Tex L. P. Stallworth Grace Morrison Plainview Texas

Interstate oil pact proposes broad federal supervision plan

The plan would bind signatories after congressional approval, granting the interstate board powers to regulate drilling, production, and refining while allowing action against operations deemed against public interest. Also notes a market for granulated honey, with alfalfa honey mentioned as granulating quickly and marketable in one-pound bricks.

Interstate Board

Future of Nation Bright If Balance Is Maintained

Washington reports on President Hoover’s economic balance study. The committee finds prosperity hinges on high wages, steady production and consumer demand, restrained speculation, and continued use of science and management. It warns equilibrium must be consciously maintained to sustain living standards and prevent cycle volatility.

Washington United States Hoover Rockefeller Carnegie National Bureau of Economic Research

Tragedy at Euclid Hospital Fire and Gas Blast

A devastating blast at Euclid avenue and Hast 93rd street hospital unleashed fire and bromide gas killing and injuring many. Firefighters, doctors, nurses, and civilians aided in rescues as gas masks and oxygen tanks rushed to the scene. Clocks stopped at 11:35 a.m. as victims were removed to Mount Sinai and Huron Road hospitals amid chaotic scenes and a grim death toll.

Cleveland Mount Sinai Huron Road Elinic Jack Sutherland Louis Issabucca Wercome E. A. Harby St Cecilia Catholic Church J. M. Traps Holy Trinity Mont Euclid Avenue 93Rd Street Ithe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paris Kelly-Bartlett Shoe CO Baptist Bible Union America Edith Rebhan Shields Congress Grafton Chrysler Elec Earl Phillips East Main Street J Bosch Owen D. Young Clarence M. Woolley Daniel Willard Louis J. Tabor A. W. Shaw John J. Raskob Lewis E. Pierson Adolph C. Miller George McFadden Max Mason John 8. Lawrence Julius Klein William Green R. W. Dunlap Walter F. Brown Madame Schumann-Heink Enna Jettick Enna Jetticks Enna C. V. Miller Reliable Footwear Grafton, W. Va Irene Lentz Parsons W. Va Mra. Lentz Oliny Dad Win. Archdeacon Company Men's and Boys’ Store Northern W, Va Glenn RED Cross Pharmacy West Side COURT Tobias Building Savage Washer & Appliance Company Luzadder Street
Search Courier

Search the Grafton Sentinel Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Grafton Sentinel?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication