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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1935

Page

2

Utility bill death near and political strife

A messy composite story reports a Chicago death tied to a mutilation operation and a jealous rival of Dr Walter J Bauer, then shifts to Washington where discussion over a utility holding company bill and possible conference outcomes dominate. The piece notes a House vote against compulsory dissolution and hints at continued conferees negotiations amid Roosevelts-backed reforms.

Walter J. Bauer Manville Zenka Cleveland Chicago Bauer Louise Schaffer Kirksville University of Michigan Ann Arbor Washington House Roosevelt Iverse Senate Ben’ Cohen Rayburn Rep D., Tex E. P. Cramer Plainfield, N C. E. Groesbeck Electric Bond & Share

Patrick Flannery Improves After Critical Illness

Patrick Flannery, 92, a longtime Grafton resident, has shown considerable improvement after a critical period. He was reportedly in alarming condition earlier this week, with weakness from age and extreme heat cited as contributing factors. family members said he is now more stable.

Patrick Flannery Grafton

Couple Slain in Secluded Maryland suburb

Severna Park, Md. Aug 2 two bodies found after a fatal double shooting of Otto L Molter 66 longtime Bradstreet manager and his wife Mary Grant Molter 51 in their home. Coroners duties are empanelled as neighbors recall hearing gunshots in the summer colony. The couple had been married about a year and a half. Molter survived by four sons Otto J Nelson Charles Hume and two daughters Mrs Seager and Adelaide.

Severna Park Otto L. Molter Molter Baltimore Bradstreet Mercantile House Dun Dun-Bradstreet Annapolis Eearlier Mary Grant New York Julius Molter New York Stock Exchange Otto J Nelson Charles Molter Hume Molter Washington John Seager Adelaide Molter Brooklyn N. Y

Taylor County Democrats Invite Lewis to Talk at Rally

Taylor county Democrats plan a New Deal rally at Grafton Park on September 21 and have invited John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America. W J co chair of the county committee sponsors the event and expects word on Mr Lewis's availability soon.

Taylor County Democrats Grafton Park John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America W.J Mittee

House votes shift on abolition amid probe of coersion

A month after a non-record vote against mandatory abolition, the House recorded a 55 vote against Rayburn’s motion to direct conferees. Rayburn accused utilities of a campaign of fright and coercion during the debate as the issue reopened on the House floor.

House Rayburn Senate Utilities

Gates Secures WPA Post In District Headquarters

W. J. Gates chairman of the Taylor county Democratic executive committee has been named to the Works Progress Administration staff at Fairmont. An important field assignment is anticipated in the district under WPA director F. Witcher McCullough in the near future.

W. J. Gates Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee Works Progress Administration Fairmont F. Witcher McCullough

Youth Hurt In West Virginia Auto Crash Fatal for 19

An automobile overturned on the Robinsons Run road near Lumberport West Virginia killing Jesse Williams 19 and injuring three others in the incident reported by UP on August 2 194?

Lumberport W. Va Robinson's Run Road Jesse Williams

Father Has Son Nabbed For Writing Bad Check

Manuel Sanchez has his son Joe 25 arrested on forgery charges after the father’s confession about cashing a bogus $8 check. The son had completed a jail sentence six days earlier. James Frederick Shafferman is reported much better after several days of illness.

Clarksburg W. Va Manuel Sanchez Joe Sanchez James Frederick Shafferman

Imaginary Back Aches Reflect Hidden Fears And Burdens

A historical reflection explores why people feign illness, citing fear of disease and life disappointments. A doctor recounts cases where psychosomatic backaches hid emotional pain, including a woman paralyzed by fear of childbirth and burden.

Relief marchers travel the hot highway to petition parliament

A furled Union Jack leads a cavalcade of men women and children moving along a hot highway as relief marchers aim to present their grievances to Canadian parliament.

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