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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1932

Page

5

Court sentences 44 for liquor law violations in federal case

In Elkins on July 8 Judge W E Baker sentenced forty four defendants, most for prohibition law violations. Names include Jack Kennedy of Atlanta, Michael Stoyko of Monongalia County, William Miller of Fairmont, and Rosa Salvatore of Shinnston, with a range of jail terms from two months to two years and fines up to fifty dollars.

Elkins W.e.er Jack Kennedy Atlanta Parkersburg Michael Stoyko Monongalia William Miller Fairmont Rosa Salvatore Shinnston Harrison County Steve Kootenoch Taylor County Harvey Bright Delalow Preston County Sam “Dutch” Booth, Jr Randolph County Lorin ‘C. Miller Clarksburg Randolph Ethel Fay Starkey Marion County Denver Miller Margart Lee Miller Thomas Miller Jackson Miller Norton Sanford A. Cross Belington Russell J. Harris Thorton Preston William Garvin Morgantown Arthur Oasis Littleton

Pipe Smoking Rises as Cigarette Taxes Grow

Jackson Mississippi July 8 The tax division reports 2 500 000 one cent tax stamps sold in the first half of June after tax stamps became effective June 1 limiting use to five cent tobacco packages. The one cent stamps ran out before the month ended. The tax on a 15 cent pack of cigarettes is three cents.

Jackson Miss State Tax Commission

Mystery of Reynolds Murder on Sleep Porch Continues

Mrs Reynolds lies under medical care after her 20 year old husband is found with a bullet wound on a sleeping porch of their home. Winston-Salem Sentinel cites a differing version that the couple were on a bed when the shot rang out. Sheriff Scott plans to question Mrs Reynolds as speculation swirls over the estate of R J Reynolds and the implications for heirs and dower rights under North Carolina law.

Reynolds Scott R. J. Reynolds Smith

Berlin Crisis Talks Skyrocket As Leaders Drift

The report notes Chancellor von Papen aiming to return to Berlin with a politically acceptable agreement while M Herriot insists on returning without entanglements. The discussion centers on how to handle question of political aspirations amid mounting tensions and continued talks.

von Papen Berlin M. Herriot

Promethee Submarine Disaster Near Cherbourg

The French submarine Promethee sank during diving trials off Cherbourg Harbor seven miles north of Cape Levi. At least 66 men perished, seven crew saved by a fishing boat, including Lieutenant du Mesnil. Rescue efforts hampered by strong currents and poor flying conditions, with 49 lost and 17 others unaccounted for. authorities and a floating dock aided salvage attempts.

Cherbourg France Cape Levi du Mesnil Couespel du Mesnil Ministry of Marine Paris le Matin Cherbourgi Elfortgen Sway Vette St. All Marine ‘Police Ondine Boreal Yves Nicole Letti IL

World Fliers Close to World Flight Record Challenge

World fliers trailing the Post and Gatty team in the race to circumnavigate the globe faced uncertainty after leaving New York 60 hours earlier. Soviet and other officials hunted for signs of a landing as reports from Berlin and Moscow indicated possible improvised stops and fuel concerns.

Wiley Post Harold Gatty Post Gatty Moscow New York Berlin Omsk Shidshr Kazan Omak

Vote on beer bill urged in both branches

Washington July 8 A vote before adjournment on legislation to legalize beer was urged in both houses. Senate supporters pushed a 3.2 percent beer bill by Rep. Bingham Conn for immediate action while House Republicans signed a petition to demand an immediate repeal call on beer legislation to boost the fiscal balance.

Washington Congress Senate Bingham Rep Conn House Garner Barbour CR N.J Chicago Glass Virginia Ashurst Arizona Curtis Gore D Okla Hoover Glenn Phil Tydings Maryland Roosevelt New York Laguardia N. Y

Picket Line Starts in Rosemont amid Taylor County Strike

Clarksburg reports a general strike by United Mine Workers spreading lines for higher wages. Picketing began in Rosemont with orderly scenes at Reppert Coa Company. About a third of workers reported absent. no official word from company or union. State troopers on duty but restraint observed.

Clarksburg Rosemont Taylor County United Mine Workers Reppert Coa Company

Senators Seek Garner Change On Unemployment Bill

Senate Democrats aim to press Speaker Garner to alter the unemployment relief bill to break the deadlock with President Hoover. No decision was made on supporting the conference report until Garner agrees to drop the loan provision for individuals.

Washington Senate Democrats Garner Hoover

Ice making from deep wells opens new cold mining era

Wells 3000 feet deep yield solid carbon dioxide at 109 below zero with expansion producing subzero cold. Commercially mined at Price Utah and in western Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Mexico oil domes. CO2 gas forms ice as it expands, with ice cream well name given to one mine. Industry dubbed cold mining advances through hydraulic presses.

Mining & Metallurey Scientific Journal of American Institute of Mining & Metallurigical Engineers Carbonera Dome Colorado Harley Dome Westwater Utah Willow Springs Farnham Wegon Mound New Mexico Tampico Mexico Price Reather

Hatfield Cannot Support Davis Kelley Coal Regulation Bill

Washington July 8 A Senate sub committee hearing on the Davis Kelley bill for federal regulation of the bituminous coal industry heard Senator Hatfield of West Virginia state he cannot support the measure He supported the bill in part with amendments from Senator Davis of Pennsylvania while Senator Hayden of Arizona offered a substitute plan Hatfield said the bill would not reliably improve the industry coal marketing or miners wages and working conditions.

Washington Chalb Man Hatfeln Rep. W. Va Senate Davis Rep Hayden Dem Ariz Hatfield

Nurse Prays for Next President in Roosevelt Telegram

Albany July 8 a nurse from Hamilton Ontario aged 80 who cared for Franklin D Roosevelt as a child sent Governor Roosevelt a telegram praying for the next president. The governor recalled she was the only nurse he ever had and thanked her noting God bless her.

Albany Roosevelt United States Ellen Marorie Hamilton

Negro Rescued From Mob Attacks in Frostburg Md

In Frostburg Maryland a 200 pound negro named Dusty Waters was rescued by police from a mob of visiting firemen and locals. Waters allegedly attacked and cut several people with a butcher knife along Frostburg’s main street. Five victims were cut but none seriously hurt before authorities disarmed him and took him to the county jail.

Cumberland Frostburg Maryland Wates

Bachmann to Give Agriculture Books for Farmers

Congressman Carl Bachmann of West Virginia announced that 1982 Yearbook of Agriculture copies are available by written request. He will distribute limited free copies to farmers in his district. rest cost $1.50 each and are for economizing government use.

Washington Carl Bachmann West Virginia Bimann

Jacob Katzman Jewish Actor Dies in New York

Jacob Katzman age 67, a longtime Jewish stage actor, died yesterday at his home after a brief illness from heart disease. He appeared in Jewish theater and Broadway productions, most recently about a year with Edward G. Robinson in The Kibitzer. He also acted in English language drama's supporting company during Hertha Kalisch’s early appearances.

New York Jacob Kateman Steee Te Edward G. Robinson

Greyfeather's Show Draws Crowds in Blueville

D Grey, known as Doc Greyfeather, continues to attract large crowds to his show on Bishop lot in Blueville. He announces moving pictures of his grounds and show, weather permitting, with tents pitched and crowds gathered in town and surrounding area.

D. Grey Doc Greyfeather Blueville Mr. Grey

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Baker Obed Bolyard Grafton W.E. Rightmire Berkeley Run Springs Berkeley F. D Simpson W. Vi Monongahela System Breste Wether Tim Romine The Grafton Printing Co Latrobe St Newton Howard W. Blakeslee Associated Press American Southwest Sen Bachmann Jacob Katzman Greyfeather
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