Massive Textile Strike Expands to 200000 Silk Workers
Washington reports the federal textile strike extends to 200000 silk workers with 11 30 p m walkout. The action involves about 425000 cotton and 100000 wool and worsted workers, though employers claim only 15 percent will be idle. Communists entering conflict warned the strike would be fought to the limit as tests of strength loom in the north and the next working day in the south amid holiday observances.
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Howev
Bsutton Textile
Francis J. Gorman
George A. Sloan
Arkersburg Prepares for West Virginia Legion Gathering
Sept 1 in Arkersburg marks the start of West Virginia s biggest annual event. The 16th annual department convention of the American Legion and American Veterans groups fills the town with delegates from state and national organizations. ceremonies, entertainment, and official functions run alongside the World War veterans gathering.
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Temry
American le
American Legionary
Veterans
Society of 40 Hommes
Eteran
Confidence Woman Nabbed In Washington Extradition Pending
Mary Smith alias Julie Stevens and accomplices, hailed by Chief Wallace N. Henderson as confident culprits, are jailed in Washington DC awaiting extradition to Grafton on a confidence game charge. They allegedly targeted Joseph Martin, a Beech street resident, stealing $200 by posing as daughters of a Sioux chief and offering cures and gifts.
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Mary Smith
Julie Stevens
Wallace N. Henderson
Washington, D. C
Grafton
Miss Smith
Great Oil
Oklahoma
Joseph Martin
Beech Street
Smith
Martin
Widow of Doctor Ends Life Slays Children
Mrs Edith Harding widow of Dr Losey Harding and her two children George 11 and Ann 9 were found dead by asphyxiation in their Frankfort Kentucky home. A note near the bodies referred to estate disposal and called the death the happiest moment of her life since her husband's death.
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Frankfort
Edith Harding
Losey Harding
George
Ann
Schools To Open Here On Tuesday Morning
The county begins a nine months term with about 4600 pupils to report Tuesday morning. City schools start at 8 40 with punctual arrivals expected. county schools at 9. First day will be short while new enrollees are assigned to classes. Bus service follows last term schedules, with possible adjustments. Teachers gather at Grafton High School for a planning meeting and Ray Power, assistant state superintendent, gives a talk.
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E. G. Kuhn
Grafton
Power
Ray Power
Masonic Gathering Draws Large Crowd in Philippi
Philippi September 1 Eighty five Masons attended a Bigelow Lodge meeting in the Citizens National Bank building where the Master Masons degree was conferred on Delbert Haney The event also marked the official visit of A S Hawkins district deputy Grand Master of the region Representation came from eighteen Masonic lodges including four from outside West Virginia with attendees from Elkins Salem Grafton Buckhannon Thomas Davis Shinnston Herman Clarksburg Parsons Good Hope Weston Clearfield Pa New Point Ind Wis Madison and more
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Grafton
Doctors who operated on Dillinger tied to arrests
Chicago reports three doctors Wilhelm Loeser Harold Bernard Cassidy and Lois Piquette a lawyer are among those arrested by the justice department on charges of harboring fugitives tied to the Dillinger gang. Also held are four other unnamed individuals. The case links former Dillinger defense attorney Lois Piquette to the alleged concealment plot.
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Chicago
John Dillinger
Homer van Meter
Department of Justice
Lois Piquette
Wilhelm Loeser
aHrold
Bernard Cassidy
Piquette John
Piquette
Dillinger
Crown Point
Ind
Arthur
W. O'Leary
Labor Day Message by C. L. Jarrett
C L Jarrett of the State Labor Commission delivers a Labor Day address praising improved industrial stability in West Virginia. He notes more employment, smoother operation of the National Industrial Recovery Act, rising pay rolls, and a five day work week as signs of progress and a hopeful outlook for wages, safety, and living standards.
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C. L. Jarrett
State Labor Commission
W. Virginia
West Virginia
No Issue of Sentinel on Labor Day Holiday
The Grafton Sentinel will not publish Monday afternoon Labor Day as per custom. Publication resumes Tuesday afternoon and all public offices and the First National Bank observe the holiday.
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Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel
The
First National Bank
Moonshine Still Seized by Taylor County Officers
Lawmen in Taylor County raid farm of Charles and Carl Dalton near Water Station six miles east of the city. A 60 gallon copper moonshine still is found in operation with Charles Dalton captured after a pistol warning chase. Carl Dalton escapes. two others flee as officers inventory a 50 gallon still and several gallons of liquor. Continuation noted on page two.
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Taylor County
T. E. Preege
E. K. Satterfield
Ona Co
Jefferys
Charles Dalton
Dalton
Freeze
Satterfield
Woodlands
Icharles
Carl Dalton
Former Dillinger Pal Paroled From Prison
Sam Goldstein of Fort Wayne Indiana, an original gang member linked to John Dillinger, has been paroled from Michigan City state prison, according to the governor's office in Indianapolis.
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Dillinger
Indianapolis
Ind
Sam Goldstein
Fort Wayne
John Dillinger
Michigan City
Paul McNutt
Plane Crash Kills Five In Missouri Storm
Five people die when a Rapid Air Lines trimotor crashes into an embankment near northwest Missouri in a storm. Victims include Mrs. Maude Schiffmacher of Edwardsville Kansas and Dartmouth student Dallas Leitch of Omaha. Pilot Don Bontrayer, 34, managed the doomed flight during torrential rain and low clouds. The wreck follows reports of lightning and hail as the storm raged over the region.
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Oregon
Missouri
Rapid Air Lines, Inc
Omaha
Maude Schiffmacher
Edwardsville
Kan
Harry Schiffmacher
Frank Hahan
W. W. Truelson
Corn. Belt. Farm Dailies
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
Dallas Leitch
Dartmouth College
Don Bontrayer
Lewis Kurtz
New Salvation Army Heads Take Charge of Work Here
Major and Mrs. John Campbell arrive to lead Salvation Army efforts in Graftam. They come from tre, where he ran the transient home and she served as chief investigator of the Harrison County PERA setup. A large turnout is hoped for the citadel services tomorrow to greet the new officers. Continuation of the existing guards and a girls’ organization similar to the Girl Scouts are planned, with the Campbells organizing a life bar for local boys.
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New Salvation Army
Citadel
John Campbell
Salvation Army
Campbell
Tre
Major Campbell
Harrison County
PERA
West Virginia Young Republicans Map Platform in 1932
The West Virginia Young Republican League adopted a platform denouncing the Democratic administration. They pledge minimal liberty restrictions and oppose executive overreach and abdication of Congress, warning against a path toward chaos and continued government power.
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Clarksburg
Young Republican League of
West Virginia
Young Republicans
Congress
Turner Sets Out To Break His Own Mark
Union Air Terminal in Burbank California reports veteran speed pilot Roscoe Turner lifting his racing monoplane at 3 03 a m PST heading toward New York to beat his previous trans continental speed record by at least one hour aiming for nine hours with a potential 3500 dollar prize from Vincent Bendix. The National Air Races sponsor event and results appear amid other news on labor board ruling upholding majority rule in Washington.
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Union Air Terminal
Burbank
Cal
Roscoe Turner
New York
Turner
Cleveland
Vincent Bendix
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