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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1932

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Hitlers Storm Troops Rally as Chancellor Choice Looms

Thousands of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi storm troops mass around Berlin and central Germany amid reports the movement seeks final say on leading the government. Hitler, seen as President Hindenburg’s likely chancellor pick, replies all or nothing to a defense minister’s query. Franz Von Papen briefs the ailing president after a summer retreat.

Berlin Adolf ‘Hitler Germany Hitler Kurk von Schleischer Paul von Hindenburg Franz von Papen Neudeck

County GOP Delegates To State Meet In Wheeling

Taylor county delegates and alternates to the State Republican convention depart Friday morning for Wheeling where the session runs noon to noon. Chairman Compton says most district delegates will likely attend. details on who will represent Taylor for Bluefield’s Democratic event are unclear amid mandamus actions. The Grafton district lists W Merle Watkins, J C Holt, C E Wyckoff, H C Compton, J Fleming, T W Brobard, W Samples, H I Holt, Jed W Robinson and alternates A R Warden, C O King, J L Hechmer, S H Bonville, M Thayer.

Taylor County Wheelint Wheeling Harry C. Compton Bluefield John Moran Dr. F Suddarth Moran Taylor Stiles Grafton Fetterman Judge Hughes Kingwood State Supreme Court Grafton Dist W. Merle Watkins James C. Holt C. E. Wyckoff Hany Oc Compton O. Jay Flemingy Benggrs T. W. Brobard W. Samples Howard Iff Holts Jed W. Robinson Alteraates A. R. Warden Charles O. King John L. Hechmer H. BonWerville May Thayer

Marchioness Wins Hartford Grand Circuit Trot Feature

The Marchioness captured the Hartford Grand Circuit stakes for three year old trotters at Charter Oak Park, defeating Hollywood Dennis after initial heat. Hollywood Dennis led heat one but could not match The Marchioness in heats two and three. The winning times were 2:02 1 2105 3 4 and 2:04 1-2.

Hartford Conn Charter Oak Park Hollywood Dennis

Libby Holman Believed JAPANESE MAY In Hiding In Maryland

Aberdeen Maryland August ten sheriffs deputy report guards around Oakington estate in Hart ford county after Libby Holman Reynolds believed to be hiding there friends say she was released on bond in North Carolina for a slaying case of her husband. Officials say she disappeared after surrendering and posting bond and may travel by night to avoid attention.

Libby Holman Maryland Aberdeen Reese, Bowman Hartford County Oakington Estate Libby Holman Reynolds Louisa Jennings Wilmington Dela North Carolina Smith Winston-Salem N. C Smith, Reynold Alfred “Holman Cincinnati Libby Picir Benet Polikoff Polikoff Wentworth Reidsville Albert Walker Plaage Tokyo Stimson New York Foreign Office Japan Oher Washington

B and C Veterans and Ladies Joint Memorial Session

The Baltimore and Ohio Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary met for the annual memorial services. Plans were made for the joint picnic and outing at Grafton Park on Saturday, August 13. Officers and participants from both groups are listed with names and roles in the event.

Baltimore and Ohio Veterans Grafton Park F Harold Cole Nellinger Ralph H. Clie Pits Ralph Cline Ana D. H. Phelps Dorothy Thei Babties Auxiliary Idella Poling Harold Plé Pearl Bussion Henryl Lyman John Bickford Cline Gough Marshall W. P. Clark Outer Guard C.D. Fowell George Hannon W. N. Malone John Cassell Delbert Lough W. M. Wilson Willie Graham

Pants Burglar Presented on Seven Burglary Charges

Baltimore police say James Wilfong known as the pants burglar was presented by the grand jury on seven burglary charges. Bail in the seven cases was set at a total of 7000 dollars.

Baltimore James Wilfong

Hoover appoints Johnson and Green to federal judgeships

President Hoover elevates George Q. Johnson United States attorney in Chicago to a federal district judge post in the Northern District of Illinois. Simultaneously Dwight H. Green, an assistant U S attorney in Chicago, is named to fill Johnsons former post and aided Capone figure Brosgate Cappone in the case.

Washington Hoover Geo Q. Johnson United States Chicago Scarface al Capone Illinois Dwight H Green Brosgaute Gapone John

Mrs Caraway Widens Lead for Senate in Arkansas Primary

Little Rock Aug 10 Returns from 209 of 2028 precincts show Senator Hattie W Caraway leading her nearest opponent by about three to one for the Democratic nomination. Bodenhamer Miles Brough Kirby and others trailed. J M Putrell led the gubernatorial race with 1904 votes from 54 precincts, Priddy Terrell and Blackwood followed.

Little Rock Ark Hattie W. Caraway Jonesboro Marion Futrelle Paragould Caraway United States Senate Harvey Parnelle O. L. Bodenhamer el Dorado The American Legion Bodenhamer Vincent M. Miles Charles H. Brough W. F. Kirby W. G Melbourne M. Martin J. M. Putrell Paragold A. B. Priddy Tom J. Terval Dwight H. Blackwood State Highway Commission

Jean Weekley Wins Farm Bureau Prize in Rhyme Contest

Jean Weekley of Pennsboro West Virginia won a prize from the American Farm Bureau Federation for composing a rhyme in the official publication. More than 2000 entrants from across the nation, including another Pennsboro club member, participated in the contest.

Jean Weekley Farm Bureau Prize Chicago Pennsboro W. Va American Farm Bureau | Federation Pennaboro Club

Hoover's Re Election Prediction Spurs Capital Arrival

Republican leaders led by Everett Sanders arrive in Washington from Chicago to push for President Hoover's re election. Sanders declines state by state predictions but says Hoover will be re elected by a large majority as ceremonies for tomorrow unfold.

Washington Hoover White House Everett Sanders Republican National Committee Chicago Sanders Union Station Jredicting

Brazilian troops claim gains as Sao Paulo rebels suffer heavy losses

Rio de Janeiro reporters cite heavy casualties as Brazilian federal forces push rebels along the southern Sao Paulo border. Refugees report about 1000 rebels killed in one sector and crowded hospitals. Federal hospitals in Minas Gerais are highly active. General Waldomiro Lima says troops captured Taporanga as the front lines tighten.

Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo Tec Minas Geraes Waldomiro Lima

No Life Story of Libby Permitted

Alfred Holman the singer's father announces there will be no life story of Libby Holman Reynolds published with the family's knowledge or consent. He returned from North Carolina to deny cooperation with a Cincinnati writer after reports of a planned biography.

Cincinnati Libby Holman Reynolds Alfred Holman North Carolina

Rails Provide Strength For Stocks Today

Bull market led by railroad issues as early trading showed gains of one to five points across many sectors. U S Steel, New York Central, American Telephone, Bendix, Montgomery Ward and National Distillers posted notable advances while rail stocks resisted selling pressure, lifting broader indices in New York trading.

New York Aas U. S. Steel Norfolk & Eastern New York Central American Telephone Case Radio National Distillers Montgomery Ward United Aircraft Pennsylvania Bendix Southern Pacific American Smelting Rails

Stolen wage ballots hit miners election tally

Springfield report states two unarmed men robbed tellers of the official miners election tally sheets as they moved from Ridgely Farm ers State bank to mine headquarters. Tellers Orlie Blackman and George G. Lee reported the loss to police. George Jawlin of Belleville notified workers that counting would wait until ballots are returned and no official results would be announced.

Springfield Tinois Ridgely Farmers State Bank Orlie Blackman George G. Lee George Jawlin Belleville

Number of Men Used In Road Work Grows

Charleston August 10 The state road commission reports an increase of 268 workers since July 4 on highway construction and maintenance. An additional 3 500 men are to be provided in the next three weeks under an emergency federal aid fund to start road work.

Charleston State’ Road Commission Commission

Monarchist Coupes Spark Madrid Uprising

Madrid reports a monarchist coup attempt and rebellious actions across four cities. The Republican government declared martial law to stem the spread as seven people were killed and about a dozen injured. Rebel forces seized the communications building in Seville and mutinies were reported in Algeciras and Cartagena.

Madrid Spain Ministry of War Seville Algeciras Salines Cartegena

12 More Total Eclipses For U S Charted

New York reports that about 12 total solar eclipses will cross the United States through 2073, with 12 promised before the year 2073 and a possible thirteenth touching the U S. The explanation covers Saros cycles and lunar nodes, noting eclipses recur every 18 years and travel paths shift across the country.

New York New England B. C Motiorn United States Alaska

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