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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
8
Oklahoma City August 12 Hubert P Ward 21 was bathing in a tub when an electric fan fell into the water and shorted the current. He became insensible and died. The accident happened as a breeze from the fan cooled him during his bath.
At Wheeling on August 12 and 18 the Republican state convention moved toward final adjournment amid threats to force the unit rule in Supreme Court balloting. Delegates debated the rule, with Kanawha county backing Judge Frank LIVELY of Charleston. former Kentucky Governor MORGAN urged Hoover’s victory, denouncing Roosevelt and the Democrats. Charles Schuck opened the convention as 3,000 delegates filled the State Fair Exposition Hall.
Across the golf world the rise in prize money is driving many young players toward the pros. Johnny Farrell explains that stricter shop time and reduced amateur prizes push hopefuls to cash events. He notes bigger purses at Agua Caliente and other tournaments attract entrants from the amateur ranks, raising competition and risk for established pros.
The report notes the appointment of the Brooklyn Dodgers manager for one year with a salary boost amid a chaotic party convention in Helena. Governor Conley and Townsend drew cheers as delegates debated unit rule, with calls for strong planks on prohibition and reform.
Springfield H assets of miners protested the new five dollar wage contract described as an emergency measure today, blocking mine resumption in the Springfield sub-district. Tipples along the district were bustling yesterday.
Georgetown University seismograph registered a notable quake last night with maximum at 11 10 p.m. EST. Readings extended from 10 84 to about 3 a m, estimating the event at a 4000 mile distant location with unclear direction.
New York August 12 The stock market showed two waves as uncertainty grew over whether the alliance could be pressed further without general business improvement. Hoover acceptance remarks stirred Wall Street but no consensus formed on market impact. Some wet stocks and power issues rose while others fell. morning losses mostly recovered as Case and International Harvester slipped.
Capt Arnold of the Grafton Salvation Army post has no confirmation of a reassignment. Major Joel Chamberlain toured West Virginia, inspecting corps as plans to move captains in Clarksburg and Morgantown circulated but appeared uncertain. Local post officials await Ret 2 instructions to learn if Grafton remains or is reassigned.
Moscow reports state Russia has not marketed domestic loans in the United States or other countries. It denies plans to float a bond issue in America while official relations with the United States remain, dismissing New York reports as inaccurate.
Federal forces pushing rebel defenses in Sao Paulo report breaking the rebel line in four locations in the southern sector. The coastal state gains two battalions from Para and Maranhao to reinforce operations near Rio de Janeiro as of August 12.
Paris reports Marcel Haeglen today set a new record of 263.86 kilometers per hour over a 20 kilometer course, surpassing the previous mark of 228.267 kilometers per hour. The event occurred on August 12 in Paris, with Haeglen achieving the top speed on the race route.
A writers delegation from the national committee for defense of political prisoners issued a statement calling President Hoover's acceptance speech 100 percent satisfactory. The Aug 12 note lauds the president for his remarks as strong and assuring to supporters.
Ice sellers hailed newspapers as an advertising medium at a Philadelphia conference on August 12. Speakers argued newspapers reach broad audiences and boost sales, stressing the benefit of local and regional coverage for ice dealers.
States including Pennsylvania and Maryland are cited. Lesie Smith of Chicago, secretary of the National Association of Ice Industries, and Mount Taylor of Stephenville, Texas, advertising counsellor for the organization, say newspaper advertising increased business by 5.5 percent for the first six months of 1932 compared with 1931.
Marine Stadium Long Beach Calif Aug 12 The fighting docks were cleared for the championship finals of the Olympic regatta with the United States leading among eight nations by examining its craft in five of the seven events The championships will be decided today with Bobby Pearce Australian sculler defending his Olympic title in the feature race over the 2000 meter straightaway against Muner American champion Guillermo Douglas of Uruguay and Les Lesile Southwood of Great Britain
The Prince of Wales and Prince George landed in Paris from England for a dinner stop before continuing by train to inspect the British Mediterranean fleet off Corfu.
At Punta Delgado Azores on August 12 more than 3000 persons sleepless and homeless after a strong quake few days ago. Aftershocks continue at intervals adding to the damage as relief work proceeds and government aid arrives. In Pittsburgh August 12 a three cent cut in Pennsylvania crude oil prices was announced by buying agencies with listed lines and unchanged other grades.
Assistant Secretary of Labor Dewey and Lieut Stanley Umstead arrived by air from Washington for a conference with Tudge W Baker in Elkins. The visiting party lasted about one hour and twenty minutes before returning to Washington as Umstead engaged in local flight duties.
H Green has been named United States district attorney at Chicago as successor to George E Q Johnson whose prosecution of gangsters won him a federal judgeship. Associated Press report notes the pending senatorial confirmation.
Tokyo foreign office demanded a detailed report of Henry L. Stimson's New York address amid Japan's indignation over his Manchuria references. The Associated Press photo shows a field event and a luncheon in Washington with plans to return for dinner.
Elkins Aug. 12 Sheffery Hart the Elkins Junior Moose ace struck out sixteen Cubs as the Moose defeated Coketon 8 1 here this week Hart a tall right hander had a trial last spring with the St Louis Cardinals
Advertises ham burger rib boil loose sausage pork loin roa cut spring lamb roast spring lamb legs 22¢ per pound veal roast 15¢ per pound veal chops veal stew quail and young chickens call 459.
The Prince of Wales and Prince George flew from Fort Belvedere on an airplane tour to Venice and Corfu. They are aboard to visit sites as part of a Mediterranean fleet voyage.
Logan August 12 State police are investigating an ambush shooting at Gilbert Mingo County. Several volleys were fired into a construction camp but no one was injured.
Boston heavyweight Ernie Schaaf and Max Sider, from San Francisco, have signed for a ten round bout at Chicago Stadium on August 31. The clash is billed as a major heavyweight affair with both fighters regarded as top contenders in the division.
Jack Simpson a 20 year old Morgantown delegate at the Epworth League Institute fainted while playing horseshoes on the West Virginia Wesleyan College campus. He fell striking his chin on an iron peg and suffered a deep facial gash.
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