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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1930
Page
8
Reported sighting at 3240 p m over Tegal central Java followed by heavy rains and fair weather conditions. The 23 year old flyer attempting the England to Australia record may have been forced down under difficult circumstances while en route toward Surabaya.
Thomas Ferrell, 65, president of a piano company, is charged with arson after a fire destroyed his factory in Figin W May 19. Investigators found five gallon water jars possibly containing gasoline and noted papers and excelsior in the aisles. Farrell denies setting the fire and says the plant is insured for 80 000, half of which was recently insured. The piece also mentions the Va Military Institute cadet corps raising funds for a sword of honor for Rear Admiral Richard Byrd.
Philadelphia May 19 voters face a tense finish in a chaotic Republican primary. With last-minute victory claims and appeals, candidates close campaigns ahead of election day. Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and Gifford Pinchot address supporters as the field narrows toward tomorrow’s verdict.
Citizens in Oakland widen the search for Superior Judge Edward W. Enges after his mysterious disappearance from his home as police review his recent court involvement. Investigators note Enge had just wrapped a trial demanding deputy sheriffs and alleged bootleggers, with his condition described as a nervous collapse amid the case.
Police believe they found the answer to several Chicago bomb outrages. They nabbed a suspect, Phillips, who admitted two bombings after placing a bomb at a restaurant doorway and igniting it with a cigar. He claimed wartime bomb making experience.
Cleveland, May 19. Census supervisors announced Cleveland has a population of 897,458. Greater Cleveland includes all of Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas as part of the report submitted to Washington.
Mrs. D Peck returns home after a month and a day in City Hospital. Junior Weaver undergoes emergency appendicitis operation and is discharged. Mrs. Clara Ross Hopemont has major operation, Mrs. Clarence Hall tonsil operation, both on Saturday and left the hospital Monday. Miss May Belle Means Hopemont had a major operation and was discharged Saturday.
New York May 19 Clearing house statement shows exchanges totaling 550 million dollars and balances at 126 million, indicating substantial activity in the banking sector with prominent involvement by major institutions. Institutions and officials remain unnamed in this excerpt.
Chestertown Md May 19 Four men were burned two seriously today in the boiler explosion aboard the tug Rinahan. One man from Insosaa Howard ragged 38 upher Dalby Peele engineer the tug not expected to live. Cause of explosion not determined. Tug had been towing a tanker and was tied up at wharf.
In Artemisa Cuba on May 19 soldiers broke up a nacionalista political meeting killing four people and injuring more than 20 others. Gunfire occurred between troops and nacionalistas opponents of the Machado administration.
An executive meeting of the advisory board of the Salvation Army was called for 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Salvation Army building on East Main Street. Captain Arnold said several important measures of business would be discussed.
Washington May 1 9 be confident they have the votes to ratify the London moral treaty Senate leaders move to conclude public hearings begun a week ago While Admirals Bristol and Jones reiterate objections to eight and six inch guns both foreign relations and naval committees plan to finish with remaining witnesses within a few days and get the treaty before the Senate Swanson would seek a diplomatic exchange with Great Britain to resolve a disputed interpretation of replacements Reed and Jones exchange views on gun provisions and a yardstick letter from last June is cited as the Admiral's opinion
A Schuylkill division Pennsylvanian allroad collision north of Shawmont station killed engineer Alexander Fagery, 68, of Philadelphia, and injured nine others including one woman. The passenger train’s locomotive and first coach overturned while a work train supplying electrification efforts blocked the right of way.
Shady Mildred Ehret 28 daughter of Thomas W and Anna Parker Ehret died at home 531 West Wilford Street Saturday evening after a ten day illness. She is survived by her parents and one sister Mrs G D Sloan of Grafton. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 from the home with Reverend Arnold of the MP Church officiating. Interment will be in Bluemont Cemetery by Bartlett Funeral Company.
Clarence D Rich died Friday in Mercy hospital Pittsburgh from pneumonia. His body was brought to his mother in law Mrs A J Matthews near Gladesville for a 3 PM funeral from the Matthews cemetery with interment by Bartlett Funeral Company. He is survived by his wife Ruth Matthews Riel and a three year old son Sterling Rich. He had worked for Ballard and Ballard Company of Louisville for several years.
A 15 year old lad, neat and cultured, asked a policeman for a sleeping place. The officer escorted him to Salvation Army, where Captain Arnold found him a bed. The boy planned to travel to an uncle near Winchester, Virginia.
In Canton Ohio a captain helped a young youth reach his uncle's home by arranging a free automobile ride, with no charge to the boy or the association. The event highlights local community support and foster connections.
Funeral services for Charles Pally King were held at the First Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon, drawing a large crowd including many locals and relatives. Rev. John Ward Brown led the service, with interment at Bluemont Cemetery by Bartlett Funeral Company. King was the eldest son of the mayor, Charles Q. King, and Mrs. King, survived by his parents and a younger brother.
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