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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
1
Rioters swept through the area leaving scorch marks as authorities report planned punishments against Jurjo emerge in a tense crackdown. Local officials warn of continued unrest as investigations track the incidents and possible charges.
Theodore V Legros a 66 year old Belgian native and resident of South Grafton died after drinking a chloriform poison at his home 144 Front Street He was a glass blower medicine man and had worked at Dalton s garage on Barrett Street A note left with a Catholic Act of Penitence and a gold watch intended for Carl Dalton s young son accompanied the note The death was ruled a self inflicted act by a coroner s jury and Hamilton Funeral Company handled arrangements
Theodore Le gros known as Doc and once a parachute jumper and glass worker died by ingesting a cereal bowl full of a chloroform ether mixture. A note to Mayor King and a letter to Carl Dalton expressed gratitude for community support. Authorities described death from poisoning with lung collapse and slowed heart action.
Morrisburg Pa Aug 12 A governor pins on former public service commissioner Benn of Philadelphia who resigned last year for depositing 850000 dollars in Philadelphia banks during ten years of service. Benn’s stated salary was 100000 dollars in that period. Within three of the ten years he deposited 375000 dollars, more than twice what ex Chairman W D B Ainey is said to have deposited in five years.
President Hoover calls for revised prohibition laws to curb evils, opposes canceling war debts, and supports a protective tariff. He urges a strong army and navy, prioritizes debt reduction over arms reduction, favors federal regulation of interstate power but not federal operations of plants, and pushes a balanced budget with reduced government expenditures. He seeks farm relief through tax coordination, opposes subsidies, defends sound currency, backs Kellogg Briand world peace pledges, favors restricted immigration, conservation of resources, railway reform, banking reform, and reorganization of law enforcement and courts, plus development of rivers harbors and highways.
Bluefield Aug 12 The Democratic state convention ends after a long session with approval of the national platform adopted at Chicago and endorsed for the state electorate. The party backs H G Kump for governor and endorses all zonal and state ticket candidates while urging leadership during economic distress and opposing new taxes. The delegates also support a classi fication amendment and veteran proposals to World War adjustments.
Albany August 12 The Roosevelt decision on ouster charges against Mayor James J Walker of New York City may be delayed until after November election as the governor withholds action until a court rules on the legality of a writ of prohibition sought by Bronx chamber of commerce secretary George Donnelly. Supreme Court ordered Roosevelt to show cause why he should not be restrained from acting. Returnable Aug 19 in Albany. Walker defense at hearing stressed his administration amid questions on Hofstadter committee testimony and Equitable Bus Company deal.
Grafton Fruit Market lists Saturday specials including Fancy Elberta Peaches three pounds and over two hundred basket California Seedless Grapes three pounds Fancy California Pears California Oranges Large Honey Ball Melons three for Fancy Tender Peas three pounds Green Lima Beans two pounds Green Onions Radishes Cupumbers Head Lettuce Celery Leaf Lettuce Endives Mustard Beets Carrots Turnips Parsnips Tomatoes Utah.
In Washington on August 12 President Hoover's acceptance speech drew a flood of congratulatory telegrams, leaving his secretary unable to count them. He resumed routine after speaking, retired before midnight, played a medicine ball game on the White House lawn, and reached his desk at 8 30 a.m.
The Republican state convention in Wheeling endorsed Townsend's gubernatorial program and backed West Virginia liquor self determination. It omitted a 1928 plank, praised tariff leadership, and voiced strong support for Governor Conley. The judgeship fight between Harold Brennan and Frank Lively drew leading claims of victory, while other candidates remained confident.
Washington reports present day highlights from President Hoover s acceptance speech. He pushes prohibition moderation, argues for change to end the saloon, and urges united effort to revive business employment and agriculture. He vows to mobilize private resources with government programs, promises action, fewer strikes, and world peace while defending free enterprise.
Ralph Ziccardi of Grove City told county officials arguments over control of a mine he leased led to a deadly shooting near Herrisville. He said in a rage last night he fired several shots killing William Hoffman 73 and Arthur Coast 23 and wounding Peter Ab.
President Hoover, renominated, urged revising national prohibition to address evils under the law and to aid economic recovery. He outlined plans aiming to shift from defense to a vigorous attack on the low mood, endorsing his nine point program and other proposals. He insisted states may decide wet or dry under constitutional guarantees, criticized Democratic repeal talk, and warned against return of the saloon system.
Five cent town talk bread advertised by Kleen Krust Bakery with tasty sliced bread and assorted bakery items including ginger cookies two dozen sandwich buns a dozen pecan rolls and two dozen toing presented as a grocery promotion.
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