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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1933

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Rioting at St Louis Garment Plants Disrobes Workers

Rioting in St Louis centers on the Angelica Jacket Company with strikers clashing with workers. Sixteen strikers were arrested as clashes continued near Ely Walker Company. A 65 year old woman employee was stripped as she tried to enter the factory. Officials report multiple younger women pulled clothing and were cuffed in the disturbance.

St. Louis King Garment Angelica Jacket Company Ely-Walker Company Ely-Wierreditary Goods Company

Robber Trio Held for Murder in Illinois Kidnapping Case

Oklahoma City reports arraignment day for Albert Bates and the three Shan n ons, accused in the Charles Urschel kidnapping for a $200000 ransom. U.S. charges include conspiracy to kidnap for ransom. District Attorney Henry K Hyde orders kept in county jail unless judges rule otherwise. Others indicted in the ransom disposal case await arraignment. seven Twin Cities men named. Bates, captured in Denver, arrival by plane. fate of fugitive Machine Gun Kelley noted.

Illinois Bates Shannons Oklahoma Oklahoma City Albert Bates Charles F. Urschel Henry K Hyde Edgar S. Vaught Twin Cities Milar Hyde Prisal Stulat i

Storm Threat Prompts Havana Door Boarding

Maritime distress reports tie a British freighter Josephine Gray to a tropical disturbance near Cuba as models forecast a stronger system tracking toward Havana. Havana merchants reinforce windows and doors while the Ab el Foam and Athel Foam respond to distress calls, with winds expected 60 to 70 miles per hour.

Miami Fla Ans O. S Tropical Cayo Bahia del Cadiz Havana Abel Foam Josephine Gray New York Radio Marine Corporation Palm Beach Cuba Radio Marine W. Grey and Co., Linted West Harvardpool Eng Belen Observatory

Enthusiasm High in Tax Rate Fight in Taylor County

Taxpayers' Association held four meetings across Taylor County with strong crowds despite bad weather. Attorney John L. Hechmer and B. F. Poe spoke at Knottsville M. E. Church, outlining the constitutional amendment to cap tax rates and force cutbacks in public spending. Hechmer argued taxes must reflect honest use of funds and useful benefits amid rising burdens on homes and farms.

Taxpayers’ Association Taylor County Knottsville ,M. E John L. Hechmer B. F. Poe Hechmer

Ex Kaiser Urges German Americans Back NRA Support

Former Kaiser Wilhelm I of Germany is urged to have German Americans cooperate fully with the New Deal recovery program. The message came via Dr. Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid, president of USC, who visited the Kaiser at Doorn and conveyed the appeal as he returned from a tour aboard the liner on the Harding.

New York Rufus B. von Kleinsmid University of Southern California Doorn von Kleinsmid Kaiser Suray

Three Thousand Strike Violence in Philadelphia Hosiery Mills

In Philadelphia on September 1 a violent clash at the Cambria Hosiery Mill triggered a city wide walkout as 15 000 workers stopped machines. Two demonstrators were killed and eighteen injured as missiles and a truck torpedoed by the crowd prompted police action and hospital admissions.

Philadelphia Cambria American Federation of Full Washington National Labor Board Clem M. Noorwood Frank Milner NRA Norwood Milner William Madison Pennsylvania Red Hill Montgomery County Rosenau Brothers Scranton P. Patterson Penn Black Silk Ai Rees McCue Dade

Love Notes in Court Test Claire Windsor Tears Over Letters

In Los Angeles a divorce suit seeks $100,000 for alienation of affections against actress Claire Windsor. Read’s letters reveal romantic messages from Oakland broker Alfred C Read, who claimed to be unmarried. Windsor testified she wrote a photo inscription reading Darling Al, You should never leave all this love I have for you In the world.

Los Angeles Claire Windsor Oakland Alfred C. Read Read Marian Miss Windsor Claire

Education spoils system sparks at Marshall College

A non partisan committee at Marshall College charges political spoils influence has corrupted faculty appointments in state educational institutions under the Democratic administration. The group issues an open letter urging action and transparency as the controversy unfolds in Wheeling and Charleston.

Wheeling Intelligencer Charleston Marshall College Ents Nct Statsaa

Jasper Colebank in critical condition at Fairmont State

Jasper Colebank, veteran Fairmont State College coach, remains in critical condition after a near weeklong battle with a blood clot on a lung following appendicitis surgery. Doctors used oxygen on multiple occasions as he showed slight rally but remains at risk.

Fairmont Jasper Colebank Fairmont State College P Golebank Mote

Ford plans debated as profit sharing rumors swirl

Detroit reports Henry Ford may unveil a solo plan amid his dispute with the N R A. sources deny any new profit sharing beyond the existing employee benefit bank. associates say Ford has long allowed employee participation via a company profit organization with earned interest.

Detroit Henry Ford Ford NBRA Ford Motor Company

Buckhannon Girl Injured In Wreck

Miss Mary Ellen Young twenty of Buckhannon was injured in a crash near Price town when the cargo she rode failed to hold a curve and toppled a small embankment. She is in Weston City Hospital with a badly strained back. Mary Watson and Miss Willa Ann Wilson also of Buckhannon escaped with minor bruises.

Weston Mary Ellen Young Buckhannon Weston City Hospital Pricetown Mary Watson Willa Ann ‘Wilson Buck Thes Teto Buckhannon Conley

Three Suspects Held in Murder Robbery Case

In Newton Illinois three prisoners Henry Shelby Tilton Harold Peckinpaugh Danville are held on murder charges after a robbery that left 84 year old Bernard Weldon and 82 year old Miss Anna Schrader fatally beaten and Mrs Mary Schraeder died of injuries. Weldon Schrader and Mrs Schraeder’s daughter survived injuries as neighbors and authorities faced a tense scene with crowds outside the Crawford county jail.

Ey Robinson Bernard Weldon Robels Crawford County Peet Eure 'Rma Jasper County Walden Anna Schraeder Newton Mary Schraeder Robinson Henry Shelby Tilton Til Harold Peckinpaugh Indianapolis Danville Anna Schrader Ill Here

Potters Ask NRA To Recommend Tariff Increases

Notice to subscribers and advertisers announces no edition on Labor Day September 4. The Gratton Sentinel urges advertisers to use the Saturday edition, with copy due by 2 PM for Saturday’s issue.

NRA Sylho Tom Gratton Sentinel the Sentinel Waa

Imported Wares Challenge Domestic Pottery Market

Washington reports the pottery industry pressed the RA to raise tariffs on imported pottery. J M Wells of Newell West Virginia chairs the code committee, noting tariff uncertainty slowed fair practices code. Foreign goods still erode the U S home market despite industry efforts. A branch of hotel chinaware sought a code change to end competitive bidding during the RA's lifespan, arguing government bids, as the largest hotel china user, have harmed domestic producers.

Washington J. M.wells Newell W. Va Hotel Chinaware

General Reorganization Indicated In NRA Shakeup

Oklahoma City reports tobacco trials show potential crop value but no market. Washington notes a broad NRA reorganization after Dudley Cates resignation, with Hugh S Johnson planning a cream organization. Price fixing hinted for oil, with crude at $1 a barrel target and refinery gas prices set. Labor advisory board intensifies approach to its provisions.

Oklahoma City E. H. Davenport Oklahoma Kentucky Davenport Washington National Recovery Administration Hugh S. Johnson Dudley Cates Johnson Cates NRA Petroleum’ World Ickes Labor Advisory Board

School Bus Drivers Take Special Tests in Charleston

Charleston reports state troop inspectors will administer special tests to all school bus drivers, including driving ability and physical fitness. Troopers were also told to inspect used and junked cars, assist the road commission records, and cooperate with the conservation department for mine explosion readiness. T. M. Chek, conservation commissioner, urged cooperation.

Charleston Department of Public Safety Road Commission Conservation Department R 'T. M. Chek

Saturday Specials at Kleen Krust Bakery Catalog

Saturday specials list prices for COACOANUT and CHOCO LATE LAYER CAKES at 25 cents each, PECAN ROLLS by the dozen, CINNAMON ROLLS 2 for 25 cents, SANDWICH BUNS per dozen 15 cents, SANDWICH BREAD 1.00 per loaf, PINEAPPLE and CHERRY TEL 2 for a set, TUMEO loaf 6 cents, with sliced or unsliced options, under the Kleen Krust Bakery label.

Kleen Krust Bakery

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