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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1928
Page
1
In a county primary, Mays wins decisively for sheriff with broad district support, while Lock loses to Bolyard in a close assessor race. Haymond and Watkins secure other local nominations as county results roll in from multiple precincts, showing Waugh sweeping Taylor and Hoover topping figures in nearby races. Weather: West Virginia fair with later showers and cooler temps.
Ralph Cline defeats Friedman for the House of Delegates while Bert Clelland leads for sheriff as Taylor county voters weigh in during the Democratic primary. Clelland tops Lucas with broad support, Cline posts a strong margin over Friedman, and Suddarth gains a large statewide lead for Congress ally. The May primary tally shows Wilkinson victorious in GOP contest and Wolfe ahead for county commissioner.
New Haven Conn May 30 two hundred Yale students stormed police headquarters to free four arrested comrades but 500 officers held the line. More than 500 students rioted over two hours as a sewer machine disturbed dormitory sleep. Arrested were Gordon Tweedy Herbert Connell Daniel Moore Daniel Goth and Holland Williams. Police used reserves and Dean Mendell intervened to calm leaders.
Chicago May 20 Martin Gilbert who yesterday tried to solve a year old mystery today was in jail for his claims. Police said he was intoxicated and confessed to knowing the correct story of the Clara Olson slaying near Prairie Du Chien. He claimed Er man Olson was murdered to mislead investigators. Authorities found no evidence he was there. Gilbert remains under observation at a psychopathic hospital after saying his tale came from rumors.
Kings Bay Spitzbergen May 30 The Citta Di Milano failed to locate any trace of the missing dirigible Italia and its eighteen crewmen despite winds and ice floes. The sealer Hobby will join the search from Norway with Lieutenant Tivetzon Holmr and a hydroplane while Alpine Chasseurs trek north to Wilde Fjord.
Delaware Ohio May 30 two year old Joe Wayne Thomas was found two miles from his home after spending more than 11 hours wandering fields. He was safely in the arms of his parents and given food and rest following a large search led by Sheriff Lambert and deputies. His older brother John located him despite exhaustion. The child had tried to follow his sisters to the cows and briefly wandered away.
New York May 30 The Dodge Brothers Inc and Chrysler Corporation form a new auto giant valued at about 450 million dollars with assets above 285 million and annual production around 700000 cars. The deal signals expansion toward rivals Ford and GM and is led by Walter Chrysler with negotiations ongoing for further units. The merger will be effected by stock exchange, one Chrysler share for one Dodge preferred, and one Chrysler for five Dodge Class A or ten Dodge Class I stock.
Los Angeles reports that William Edward Hickman’s counsel filed final briefs with the state supreme court seeking reversal of a lower court ruling that found him guilty of murdering 12 year old Marian Parker. The court has 90 days to rule on the appeal.
Final city precinct results show Charles Brinkman 916 votes and J. C. Ray mord lead the five for justices of the peace in Grafton independent district. W. J. Rowland 454 Amos B. Gail 273 Dr. R. Baker 297. Squire Haymond won with 702, Wittman 700, Leach 476, Jaco 166, Boliner 273. Joseph Jolliffe named president of the board of education without opposition. Further district tallies will be in Thursday's Sentinel. heavy county turnout delayed communication.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh accompanied by Colonel Henry Breckenridge and Major Thomas Lamphier departed Wichita airport for California to chart a transcontinental air route. The party left Curtis Field yesterday and landed in Wichita last night after hops through Columbus and Dayton, Ohio, and St. Louis.
Toledo May 30 A 20 year old chauffeur was arrested in the abduction and slaying of Dorothy Sklagowski seven. The coroner said the victim had a missing front tooth and a chart of the man's teeth was turned over to the inspector. Police declined to discuss the new evidence.
Washington May 30 Hoover backers say delegates at the Kansas City convention give him near a majority and will clinch the Republican nomination before the first ballot. Opponents argue Hoover is far from in and predict Lowden will gain about 300 votes on the first ballot, building toward nomination through last minute developments.
Memorial Day observances proceeded despite threatening skies as a large parade formed from the Baltimore and Ohio station to Grafton Cemetery on Walnut Street. Led by Rev. Gill Robb Wilson and local veterans groups, the procession included G A R American Legion Spanish War Veterans and school officials with flowers and flags placed at graves.
Oughtend Cal May 30 The tri motor monoplane Southern Cross undergoes final inspection as crew anticipates tomorrow’s takeoff on the 7788 mile Golden Gate to Australia flight with Honolulu as the first stop. Captain Kingsford Smith and aides tout full radio, navigation, and signaling gear and plans to convert the wings into emergency rafts if needed.
In Charleston West Virginia May 30 heavy voting and long ballots slowed tallying. Hoover and Goff battled neck and neck for the Republican presidential preference with Goff leading by about 1 000 votes as 866 precincts reported. Democratic returns showed Al Smith ahead of James Reed with 708 precincts, while Hatfield led Gore and Rosenbloom in the Republican senatorial race. Conrey led in the GOP gubernatorial race with Waugh close behind. Hogg and Taylor contested the Democratic governor's race as 498 precincts reported.
Tulsa holds the one hundred fortieth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA for final sessions. Elections of board members are planned as the assembly concludes. The Permanent Judicial Commission report was adopted, dismissing an appeal from a New York Synod decree in the doctrinal case against Rev. Albert Park Mitch Howar, a liberal accused of denying the virgin birth.
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