This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
6
Grafton lodge of Pythians and the auxiliary lodge of Pythian Sisters prepare to attend the state meeting opening in Parkersburg this evening with a pre convention session. The two day convention starts tomorrow morning. Attorney J Guy Allender represents the Sisters. They depart today. United States Senator M M Neely will speak Wednesday morning, sharing details of the supreme gathering in Kansas City.
Grayson Kentucky August 23 circuit Judge G W E Wolford ordered a special grand jury to investigate the hanging of Roy Rickey a one year old boy found suspended from a tree limb near Soldier Carter county with the regular grand jury dismissed. Commonwealth's Attorney Thos S Yates said evidence should be presented to a grand jury without delay. The boy's father Clyde Rickey step mother and Jim Andy Day are jailed for investigation. The coroner's jury ruled death by strangulation with footprints of a man found beneath the tree and no footprints of the boy.
Baltimore reports an armed guard was removed from the Barford county estate where Libby Holman Reynolds and her mother have stayed for ten days. Mrs Reynolds remains free on 25000 bond over the death of her husband, millionaire Smith Reynolds, at Winston-Salem. Alfred Holman says his daughter has improved but needs rest and calm.
A congressional conferees bill expands salary reductions to the state and sub divisions, with 10 to 20 percent cuts across earnings from 1200 to over 3000, while preserving exceptions for specific acts and school pay based on the 1930-31 year. Vast reconstruction loans show $45 million disbursed in ten days to banks and railroads amid debate over public disclosure.
The article discusses loan distributions from a relief bill, noting total sums of 46.7 million with 32.99 million to banks and trust companies. It lists major recipients such as Bank of America National Trust in San Francisco and Union Trust in Cleveland, and mentions cuts and politics surrounding disclosure and administration.
Chicago Aug 23 Charley Grimm was signed today to manage the Chicago Cubs succeeding Rogers Hornsby. The one year deal covers the 1933 season with Grimm set to chart the club’s course and steer their on field goals hoping to restore competitive standing as fans await spring training outcomes.
Albany dispatch reports John J. Curtin chief counsel for Mayor Walker contending Governor Roosevelt lacks power to remove Walker. Curtin claims the mayor could stay until courts rule. Witnesses include Felix Muldoon and Daniel Reardon. Seabury clashes with Walker allies over cab monopoly and Parmalee bonds.
William E Gary aged 64 president of the Gary Wheaton bank shot himself last night in Wheaton Illinois. A coroner's jury returned a suicide verdict after noting he had been ill and was a cousin of the late Albert Gay steel magnate.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reduces lake cargo coal freight rates by 18 cents per net ton for shipments between specified rail points and select Great Lakes ports. Announcement made by H. A. Cochran freight coal traffic manager.
Cochran announced a reduction that takes effect at midnight Wednesday on bituminous coal moved by rail from Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and eastern Kentucky to points along lakes Erie and Ontario, with discharge at a Canadian port east of Sarnia, Ontario.
Wheeling Aug 23 The state federation of labor committee on resolutions will endorse T C Townsend Republican candidate for governor. The resolution cites endorsement from heads of the national federation for Townsend fairness to labor. Some opposition may arise but leaders expect adoption on the convention floor.
Between 150 and 200 Kiwanians and families are expected at the state camp for the third annual outing of Central West Virginia Kiwanis clubs with Clarksburg hosting. Clubs from Belington Fairmont Grafton Morgantown Pennsboro Philippi Salem and West Union participate.
Washington states 110000 yards of government owned cotton cloth to clothe the needy will be shipped to fifteen cities. Red Cross will receive first consignments, with destinations including Plymouth New Hampshire Delphos Ohio Greensburg Pennsylvania Sumter South Carolina Payetteville North Carolina Metter Georgia Atascadero San Gabriel and Alhambra California Mt. Sterling Kentucky Wax Decatur Georgia.
Mrs Betta Newcome of Blueville learns of the death of her aunt Mrs Rebecca Fetty Blakeman at her Moundsville home after a weeklong illness. Funeral is set for 2 PM Wednesday in Moundsville with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Blakeman, 51, wife of J T Blakeman, had no children and was a Baptist known in Grafton Blueville Independence communities.
White Sulphur Springs marks Robert E Lee week with the Old White museum dedication. The United Daughters of the Confederacy oversee first day events led by Mrs. W E R Byrne. A bronze tablet will unveil at Lexington Day. Dr G Bolling Lee presents a cottage model to Dr Francis Pendleton Gaines of Washington and Lee University.
Youngstown Ohio August 23 The Youngstown Vindicator reports a new merger deal between Bethlehem and Youngstown Sheet & Tube on an even exchange of shares but offers no official confirmation. The report suggests other companies may join. The seventh district appellate court had ruled Sheet & Tube need not pay about 1,000,000 in legal fees for the minority injunction filed in 1930.
The quotation notes taste as a chemical sense while juice vision and smell show mixture, adaptation and contrast in sensory perception. It highlights the interplay of senses in forming perception through chemical and environmental cues.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.