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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
5
The Baltimore & Ohio railroaders edged Blueville after a tight game on Athletic Field before a large crowd. Blueville led early with six runs in eight innings while Henderson and Wright held the line until a late eighth inning rally by B&O.
Yesterday results across the National and American Leagues with Brooklyn defeating Pittsburgh twice, Chicago routing Philadelphia, and St. Louis beating New York. American League games include Cleveland over Boston twice and New York blasting Chicago. Minor leagues show Huntington and Charleston results and a Toledo win over Minneapolis.
The railroaders rallied to score five runs in the last innings and beat Blueville 7 to 6 after Blueville’s Henderson was relieved by Clingan. Blueville suffers its first defeat this season and hopes for a rematch to decide the season title. A Sunday game is planned with opponents not yet announced.
The senate debates broad classification to amend the house draft and clarify income tax provisions. Hutchinson objects to further postponement while Watkins argues voters back home demand a decision. Smith and Mathews express concerns about delay and potential harm to the state.
Luther Waybright of Rowlesburg underwent a minor operation at City Hospital after an accident at a boiler he was working on mashed his hand. The injury is not considered serious and the incident occurred this morning.
Clyde Parsons postmaster at Cecil files complaint against William Mayle of West Hill for firing a shot within 500 feet of Parsons home, violating state law. Constable M G Gozik arrests Mayle, released on own recognizance for hearing before Magistrate John Wittman Monday at 10. In the hunt, Gozik trips over a new 25 gallon still, destroys it, and cannot identify owner or return it to the city.
Doak Carter resigned chief of the B E F after a conference with Capt. Thomas Barton of the state police and Chief Robinson. They said a camp near Huntington would not be permitted, and the camp was abandoned today.
Charleston August 5 legislative action quickly blocked an effort to abolish the West Virginia University board of governors and return powers to the State Board of Education. An amendment to a salary reduction bill was defeated without a recorded vote after brief debate.
Charleston Aug 5 The senate sent the house draft on broad classification for action today without amendment with a vote planned for tomorrow. Debate centered on time limits for advertising two constitutional amendments to be sent to voters this fall. The senate adjourned until tomorrow morning. The house allocated 2000 dollars from its contingent fund for flood relief along Paint and Armstrong creeks, matching a prior senate grant to aid destitute flood victims.
The West Virginia Supreme Court denied Captain John Hanley and wife’s appeal to keep custody of Carolyn Jackie Hanley. Maude Hanley Nestor had secured a writ and the circuit court directed custody to the mother and stepfather, a stay followed by an appeal. The five year old had previously been with the grandparents after Mrs. Nestor’s divorce from John Hanley Jr. The mother sought permanent return, and after recent proceedings the daughter was returned to her mother.
Clarksburg Aug 5 Ohio county attorney Robert McDougle of Parkersburg was named secretary of the Republican State Judicial Convention to be held in Wheeling next week. Lionel Nightingale of Wheeling was appointed Sergeant at Arms, with assistants Frazzell Charleston Nedra Wilhelm Point Pleasant T P Hill Charleston and M T Whittice Keystone named for the secretary post and for the sergeant position.
Campbell Palmer Edwin Harrison and Hugo Blumberg of Wheeling, C. E. Boone of Ronceverte, A. J. Welton of Petersburg, Andrew Northcott of Lesage, and George Shumaker of Fairmont are listed as participants or residents in a regional record. This roster cites multiple named individuals across nearby communities.
Four convicts died and three were wounded in a stockade breakout at Tucker Prison Farm Arkansas Aug 15 after a guard trusted with duty allegedly betrayed the trust Archie Jones a trusted inmate led seven prisoners in the escape Howell guard was killed trying to stop the plan Cecil Allen was beaten and wounded while Jones and six others fled to a cotton field where officers opened fire killing three more and wounding two.
Cincinnati outfielder Chick Back sharpens his glasses and picks bats as he prepares to resume active duty with the Reds following a prolonged illness, per Associated Press photo.
Jones on picket duty last night at the camp led a breakout with six fellow convicts. Convict guards, including one camp warden J B Jackson, were involved in a forced key transfer and stockade breach ending with two guards locked in a cell.
A La Nacion report from Tarija Bolivia via Quiaca Argentina cites artillery bombardment in the Pilcomayo sector of the Chaco as the war fever rises across Paraguay. The League of Nations and a bloc of 19 American nations press for peace as Asuncion awaits fuller details. Jose Matos, head of the League council, says both sides appear to favor peace.
A pacific settlement ended a dispute involving a speedster from Penn in Los Angeles.
Off Cape Santa Maria Spain the Spanish steamer Antanchu sank and its crew of thirty was rescued by the Jugoslavian vessel Bakar. They will be landed at Gibraltar as officials seek an immediate loan of 10 million dollars with a later request for 35 million more. The Texts capitol at Austin occupies three acres with about 20 acres of floor space. A political quip and unrelated ads follow, including a note on dandruff removal and Alaska exports totaling 7.2 million dollars since 1920.
Washington reports the reconstruction corporation will not extend destitution relief aid to Pennsylvania at this time. Governor Pinchot and other state officials await further action as the agency weighs needs and options amid ongoing fiscal strain.
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