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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1932

Page

5

Theodore Legros suicide linked to past trial and letters

Theodore Legros, a longtime resident and former circus worker, killed himself after leaving a bilingual letter believed to reference a previous court testimony. Authorities noted his frugal life, possessions, and a note to Carlton Dalton’s son, with his Bible and prayer book found undisturbed beside the body.

Dalton Circus Legros Agustus Daina South Veet Parkersburg Guillheman Swain Leishman Avenue Arnold Moose Lodge Charleston Lodge Order of Moose Cal Dalton Charles O. King King Evo Hish Street George Blane Barnes Thayeravanga Barrett Street Gell Cedric Reynolds Sentinel T. V. Lewiss Little Dalton Carl Dalton T. V

Violence Flares in Coal Fields Amid Welfare Aid Drive

Reported clashes erupt again in the coal fields as workers confront conditions tied to a Foledo welfare program. Children assist with weight lifting under supervision of eight men aiding the dietitian sponsored effort.

Foledo Walfare Dietitians

Former First Lady Clarifies Roosevelts Two Clans On Lawn

Washington reports Mrs. Pith Kermit Roosevelt, widow of the late president, backing the Republican ticket and marking a clear division between Republican and Democratic Roosevelts at Hoover’s luncheon on the White House lawn. She sat with Dolly Gann and Ethel Roosevelt Derby, underscoring family ties while supporting the party.

Washington Pith Kermit Roosevelt Roosevelt White House Hoover Ethel Roosevelt Derby Alice Roosevelt Longworth Dolly Gann New York Ethel Ani

Hoover Delivers Address At Constitution Hall

President Hoover urges rapid mobilization of private industry and finance to aid the government while opposing debt cancellation. He defends the 18th amendment and warns against a return to saloon era, endorsing sound currency tariff and federal regulation. He emphasizes prosperity, national unity, and restraint in international policy.

Woover Unon

Prohibition Reform Highlighted By 1932 Political Moves

May Head of the Missouri WCTU Nellie Burger backs national prohibition aims at the convention in Seattle August 12 17 while Brooklyn president Mrs Boole comments that an amendment plan would create new problems. Hoover accepts renomination in Washington urging liquor control against the economic hurricane and provoking mixed reactions from Republicans including Senator Fess of Ohio.

Nellie G. Burger Springfield Migeossouri W. G. T.U Bey Missourians Seattl Boole Brooklyn Unio Christian ‘Temperance Hoo=yyer Eve Ry National Convention of Tech Organization Washington Consutation Hall Hoover Ithe Thera Fess Ohio

Back-to-Farm Move Seen Temporary by Sociologist

Ames Iowa Aug 12 The current back to the farm movement is only temporary, says Prof W L Harter Iowa State College sociologist The prime reason is present economic stability but many farm occupancies result from retired farmers returning to the soil There is no indication that people flocking to the country will stay once the new winds blow over

Ames Iowa W. L. Harter Iowa State College

Park Bank of Baltimore Fails to Open

The Park Bank of Baltimore closed its doors today after its board of directors placed the bank’s affairs in the hands of the state banking commission. The move follows actions taken last night by the bank’s leadership.

Baltimore The Park Bank of Baltimore State Banking Commission

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