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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1932
Page
1
The article lists several candidates like Newton, Cath, and Hollis as possible contenders for county offices. It notes incumbents and mentions chairpersons, with contention over who will win in the upcoming primary as party leaders weigh candidate viability and support.
Fragmented OCR text references Wiseacres county officials and a public notice. It mentions magis tres, consta, and Edward, but the passage is garbled, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations to fully interpret or summarize into a coherent item.
Washington Jan 2 The Program for action on the Democratic tariff bill may shove the measure through the house and into the senate next week Speaker Gainer said the draft would be submitted to the House Policy Committee Monday then introduced after approval Hearings likely begin soon before the Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday He believed the proposal would require limited hearings The Texan said the bill could be passed and presented to the senate by next Saturday
Mt. Sterling Ky Jan 2 A 15 year old boy testified that deputy sheriff Jim Daniels was killed in an ambush at Evarts last May without firing a shot. The prosecution said Daniels and another deputy were slain by political foes led by William H. Hightower, union head at Evarts.
Revival meetings will start at the West Main Street M E church next Wednesday evening. Rev French will lead services. Members are urged to attend and the public is invited.
Japanese forces seize Chinchow without firing a shot as Chinese defenders evacuate southward toward Shanhaikwan. Lt General Honjo leads 30,000 troops across Manchuria with air reconnaissance and heavy equipment, while citizens cheer the rising sun flag and government officers are urged to resume normal life.
The National Womans Christian Temperance Union, in a circular signed by president Mrs. Ella A Boole, opposes submitting the prohibition amendment to a popular vote. It defends enforcing liquor laws and rejects resubmission as a move to restore the liquor traffic, noting the group is organized nationwide and in nearly every district.
New Orleans reports an explosion and fire nearly destroyed the dredge boat Houston valued at 500000 dollars belonging to the New Orleans Dredging Company. The engineer and fireman, the only crew aboard, were unharmed. Philadelphia notes mass dismissals of 228 police department employees as Director L B Schofield cuts payroll to meet the 1932 budget.
Washington reports a New York Republican, Representative Fish, urged a congressional inquiry into Fascist and anti Fascist activities in the United States. He had previously led a probe into Communist activities and termed a recent bombing campaign diabolical, noting at least three deaths as the danger expanded with many bombs mailed or sent by express to Italian consuls and other Fascist targets. Federal and local authorities moved to end the bomb menace as incidents spread nationwide.
Shanghai reports Bishop Howard Movil of western China alive but in serious condition after bandits beat him with pistol butts stabbed him in the back and robbed him and Mrs Mowll aboard a native boat from Chungkino to Chenatu en route to the diocese. Passengers mistook attackers for local officials until shots were fired.
Armour and Company annual report shows fiscal year ended October 31, 1931, a drop in dollar sales from about $900,000,000 to $668,000,000 and an inventory loss near $22,000,000 due to price declines and weaker South American exchange rates. The company posted a net loss of $17,338,199 after depreciation and interest, while accounting for a 20 percent cut in operating costs and cash on hand rising to $33,208,706.
Democrats prepare for the 1932 nominating process by choosing a convention city and setting date January 9. San Francisco Chicago and Atlantic City are top contenders as the party plans a detailed program with speeches by Cox Davis and Smith.
Charleston dispatch reports Williamsburg bank doors remain closed as officials from the State Banking Department take charge amid unspecified subversive movement concerns. The convention city selection and impending actions are referenced, with continuation noted on later pages.
Recurrent rains sweep the United States with heavy snows and subzero western weather, as the Tallahatchie flood menaces levees and drives residents from towns. In Glendora Mississippi a Red Cross survey notes 3000 marooned residents, cold epidemics feared, boats requested for rescue.
Lieut. E. H. Bobbitt Jr missing eight days as mountains keep his fate uncertain. Reports of a body and wrecked plane traced to central or southern West Virginia lack sources. Bluefield airport notes an army plane circling over Burks Garden Virginia near the search area.
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