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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1928

Page

5

Suspect Held Over Abduction and Murder Mystery

A suspect was questioned as an inquest began after a girl was abducted from her home. A missing tooth and a dentist’s testimony linked the suspect to the Bielagowski family where Dorothy and her sisters slept. The child was allegedly assaulted and killed, body found across the street from the home twenty minutes later.

Stelagowski Dorothy Hella Leona Caroline Dntov Bielagowski Pollen Hert

Dodge Joins In New Vehicle Merger Talks

Edge Brothers outlines 276 000 debenture bonds and 4 423 484 no par stock shares for a new organization. Bonded debt would reach 57 276 000 in debenture bonds plus 2 750 000 notes tied to Graham Brothers Truck acquisition. Rumors mention Pierce Arrow Jordan Packard and Reo firms in tentative industry mergers. Forbes of Buffalo and Jordan of Cleveland confirm ongoing negotiations.

Largest potato market in the United States is New York

New York is described as the nation s largest potato market with an average of about 19 448 carloads marketed annually from 1920 to 1925. Maine, Virginia and New York state supply most of the potatoes for this market.

New York United States Maine Virginia New York State

Memorial Day Observances At Arlington Washington

Arlington hosts Memorial Day services with President Coolidge leading outside Washington for the first time since his presidency. Notable speakers include former Senator Means and Representative Kurtz at the Amphitheatre. Belgian King Albert and President Coolidge exchange messages as the day honors fallen soldiers with a parade and national tributes.

Washington Arlington National Capital White House Coolidge Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Pennsylvania Means Colorado Kurtz James Shera Montgomery Albert Belgium Atlantic America

Ilage's Marathon Hope In Olympic Games

A fragmented note discusses Great Britain's marathon hopes for the Olympic games. It mentions Ferris wearing ordinary rubber-soled sneakers and seamless socks, with liberal lubrication using saline.

Ilage Great Britain Mara Tunning Ferris

Pittsburgh Balloon Race Is Held Today

Fourteen large silver bags prepare to rise from Bettis Field in a national balloon elimination event. Ward Van Orman leads with Walter Morton, former champions, as winds favor a lift away from the Allegheny Mountains. The winner earns permanent possession of the Litchfield trophy. The British hire Karel Kozelth as tennis coach at Wimbledon to test players on the famous courts.

Pittsburgh Bettis Field Allegheny Mountains Ward van Orman Walter Morton van Orman Morton American Business Club of Akron Sp. m Wimbledon England Great Britain Karel Kozelth

Coolidge Arrival Draws Memorial Day Crowds at Gettysburg

Gettysburg Pennsylvania May 30 President Coolidge visited the historic town for Memorial Day as thousands filled hotels and homes. Governor Fisher met the White House staff with cavalry and artillery to greet the president. A civic parade of Civil Spanish-American and World War veterans joined by students marched before a National Cemetery address broadcast by the WJZ chain at 2 pm.

Gettysburg Little Battlefield President Coolidge Governor Fisher Coolidge White House Rior National Cemetery WJZ Chain

Night watchman job offered after sleepless thoughts

Dorothy asks what father answered when told she could not sleep thinking of him. Humphrey replied by offering a night-watchman job at his factory.

Dorthy Father Humphrey

Pecans Require Food for Healthy Orchards

Pecan orchardists in Shreveport Louisiana face declining profits due to poor soil and cultivation. The article notes trees need fertile soil and attentive care to recover yield as crops suffer from malnutrition and neglect.

Shreveport

Butterfat Increase Raises Dairy Profit Across Herds

Records of 100000 cows tested by dairy herd improvement associations show that every 100 pounds rise in butterfat equals about $40 more profit after feed costs. A herd of ten cows producing 500 pounds yearly yields the same net as a 130-cow herd producing 100 pounds each. Small herds require careful handwork. larger gains demand deliberate management. Local election results show Maloney leading by a few votes and a complex delegate-at-large race, with audits pending. Volunteer hours are used to shore up the city’s water supply as snowmelt and rains affect the situation.

Washington Department, of Agriculture Maloney Murphy Maloney Sh J. A. Carroll Eranell L. Warder Office of Prosecuting Attorney Ung R. E. Talbott Philippi Chambers Garvey Plymare Boothman Caldwell and Smith Williikely

Ralph Cline Leads In Justice of the Peace Race

Ralph Cline appears to lead the Gratton Independent district race for justice of the peace based on unofficial totals, with about half the county reporting. J K Murphy leads Robert in the same contested race as results trickle in from page one.

Albatross Monoplane Flight From Santa Ana Airfield

The Albatross monoplane, carrying a pilot and a mechanic, attempted a takeoff from Santa Ana airport on May 30. Reports say the craft weighed 1200 pounds and achieved lift before failing to complete a sustained ascent.

Santa” Ana Albatrosa Ate Wasyel

Two Lives Lost In Colorado Flood

Fiduciary notice records the death of Cora Dunning and the estate of a decedent amid flood conditions near the Arkansas River. It notes claims and debts, a bridge collapse affecting workers, and references Taylor County West Virginia in a dated 1028 era notice.

Colorado Martin Cora Dunning Taylor Co Sof Salda Cola Atd Arkan W. P Taylor County Weat Vn

Evacuation Urged for Flooded Lake St John Villages

May 30 advisory from Chicoutimi Quebec warns evacuation of flood swept villages in the Lake St John region within 24 hours unless food and care can be brought. L Anse St Jean and Petit Saguenay report severe damage. Roberval isolated. St Pelican has no report. Residents flee to upper floors as streets flood, boats are only travel method.

Marathoner Lubricates Shoes With Vaseline in Ireland

Dromore Ireland Corporal Sam Ferris of the Royal Air Force hails from this Courity Down. The unusual wartime report notes Ferris preparing for a marathon by applying Vaseline to his footwear.

Dromore Ireland Sam Ferris Royal Air Force

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