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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1932

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Secretaries Attack Plan On Relief Bonds Jobs Estimate

Washington June 2 Administrations relief program faces Congress as Mills Hurley and Mills warn large bond issues would unbalance the budget and fail to deliver substantial employment. Proposals seek 300 million in relief loans and 1500 million for self liquidating projects while labor estimates vary across works programs.

Washington Congress Reconstruction Corporation Senate Banking Committee Mills Treasury

Conferees Move Toward Agreement On Revenue Bill

Washington June 2 Conferees resume work on the 1 15 000 000 revenue-raising bill with hopes of a late night agreement. The House and Senate teams press toward balancing the budget as President Hoover urged unity and prompt action. The conference began after unanimous House approval and faces differences over taxes and funding.

Washington House Senate Congress Presit Hoover Stor Harrison Mississipi

New German Cabinet Led by Von Papen Aristocrats

Berlin reports the new cabinet, formed under Franz Von Papen, is packed with ennobled aristocrats and excludes parliamentarians and labor reps. General Kurt Von Schleicher is the power behind the scenes, credited with orchestrating the government’s fall of Bruening. The list includes Baron Konstantin Von Neurath as foreign minister, Count Lutz Schwerin Von Krosigk as finance minister, and Franz Guertner as justice minister. President Hindenburg summoned the ministers to oath at the Presidential Palace with the first session set for the chancellery.

Berlin Paul von Hindenburg Count Lutz Schwerin von Krosifik Franz Guertner Franz von Papen von Papen Washington United States Kurt von Schleicher Heinrich Bruening Adolph Hitler Paul von Hinderburg Hitler

Mayor Walkers Removal Sought Charges Speeded

New York June 2 Speedy preparation of removal charges against Mayor James J Walker is in prospect today Samuel Seabury's investigation wound up yesterday The mayor's brother Dr William H Walker testified Seabury produced bank deposits of 431258 and denied graft He admitted sharing funds with doctors but said city fees were split with one doctor only

New York James J. Walker Samuel Seabury Quiry Seabury Franklin D. Roosevelt R Rosevelt Walker Tammany William H. Walker

Chicago Starts Citywide Prep For National Conventions

Chicago begins preparations for the June political conventions with street repairs building painting and debris removal on the near west side and downtown. Plans include a unified decorative effort featuring a Washington Monument replica around lamp posts on State Street to welcome delegates and avoid duplicating decor for both parties.

Chicago Jand Preen Anton Cermak Near West Side The Loop Chicago Stadium Washington Monument State Street

Ingalls Quits Post to Run for Governor

Washington reports 33 year old David S. Ingalls resigned as assistant secretary of the navy for aeronautics to campaign for Ohio governor. President Hoover accepted the resignation to let him pursue the political bid. Ingalls, long involved in the four year naval aircraft program, will have his duties absorbed by other naval bureaus.

Washington David S. Ingalls Hoover Federal Service Mr. Ingalls Ingalls Naval

Injuries Fatal to Youth in Train Accident

In Clarksburg on June 2 Harry Cain 19 son of Mr and Mrs Wirt Cain of Donohue Ritchie county died at Clarksburg hospital from injuries after being struck by a moving freight train. His left leg was amputated near the ship and death was due to loss of blood and shock. He and another youth were on an adventure trip when the incident occurred.

Clarksburg Harry Cain Wirt Cain Donohue Ritchie County Clarksburg Hospital Cain

Alumni Group Elects Officers At Moose Home Session

Grafton High School alumni association elected Miss Kate Koelz president succeeding Mrs. Florence Wilkinson. A full slate of officers and directors was named. About 108 attendees enjoyed a banquet, program, and dancing to Sitters Melody Boys.

Grafton Elizabeth Stafford Marguerite Thayer Robert Warder Grace ‘Tregellas Wolfe Harry Friedman Hanway Mattie Jaco Wilkinson Shereon Page

Girl Shot by Brother Near Death in Ohio Town

In Clarksburg on June 2 Florence Emma Cole eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cole of Stop 8 Grasselli line, is in St Marys hospital after a .38 revolver bullet tore through her abdomen liver and spine. The wound was accidental, fired by her brother Harry Cole aged nineteen when Florence showed the gun she found under a mattress. The father described the moment as he read Genesis and Florence entered with the revolver. Harry seized it, Florence threw a stick, and the pistol discharged. Florence remained conscious after surgery to remove the bullet. The family moved from Clay county a month ago.

Clarksburg Florence Emma Cole Thomas Cole Grasselli Interurban Line St. Mary's Hospital Harry Cole Florence Cole Eddie Edward Harry

T W Tal Engle retires after 34 years with Grafton gas

Tal Engle, long time superintendent of division J for Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas Co, retires after 34 years in Grafton. He plans summers in Grafton and winters in Florida. A retirement banquet was held May 31 in Clarksburg with company officers and local staff praising his service.

T. W. “Tal” Engle Grafton Florida T. W Tal” Engle Pittsburgh & West Virgina Gas Company West Main Street Engle Senia Waldo Hotel Clarksburg Pittsburgh Gas Company West Virginia Littleton Mr. Engle Thornton Blueville Fairmont

Japanese Premier Denies War Brewing With Russia

Viscount Minoru Saito, Japan's premier and foreign minister, states in writing that there is no danger of war with the Soviet Union. He cites Soviet troop concentrations in the Far East as the alleged source of rumors and urges confidence in Japan's sincerity to defuse tensions.

Associated Press Tokyo Minoru Saito Japan Soviet Russia Soviet Union Manchuria Far East

British retain championship in golf tourney

At Saunton England on June 2 Wilson retained the British women's championship by defeating Clem Purvis Russell Montgomery 7 and 6 in the 36th hole final.

Saunton England Whid Wilson Clem Purvis-Russell Montgomery

Moody advances to French net finals

Auteuil France June 2 Mrs Helen Wills seeking her fourth French singles title advanced to the final round defeating German Hilda Krahwinkel in the semi finals by 613 108 victories in a decisive match setting up a final clash for the title.

Auteuil France Helen Wills Day Hilda Krahwinkel

Tent City Near Capital Planned for Veterans

The On to Washington movement grows across the east and south as 1 5 hundred veterans fill Washington en route or en plan to arrive. Authorities fear meals and feeding logistics. tented housing is arranged at Anacostia Park. Police seek federal funds and note suspected communist influence. a midnight fundraiser is planned.

Washington Glasford Park Glassford Anacostie Park Walter W. Waters Workers Ex-Service Men’s League Communist Organization Senate Pittsburgh Chicago Pennsylvania Gifford Pinchot Duquesne Erle Bonus Army Aes

Actress Sued for $100000 in Chicago Court

Chicago June 2 Helen Hayes, stage and screen actress, named defendant in a $100,000 suit filed in district court by Caryl Frink MacArthur, first wife of playwright Charles MacArthur. The case concerns alleged damages from a dispute involving the couple.

Chicago Helen Hayes Caryl Frink MacArthur Charles MacArthur

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