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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
1
Extensive dispatches describe a crowded national scene with Jersey police reexamining Violet Sharpe in the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry. Alibi corroboration for Ernest Brinkert shifts the focus while Detroit reports say no progress on Harry Fleischer. State leaders discuss probing the wider Lindbergh affair amid growing public doubt.
Philadelphia June 13 Martin Depew brought back from South Africa to answer a charge of kidnapping Mrs Nell Donnelly wealthy Kansas City dress manufacturer for 75000 ransom last December The prisoner also known as Marshall Depew and Marshall Deputy was sought as the leader of eight who abducted tonne December 16 and held her a week later without ransom after intercession of former Senator James Reed a friend of her and her husband He reportedly confessed but will plead not guilty according to Kansas City police officials Continued on Page Six.
The jury in the Warder will probate case Clyde G. Turner vs Robert Warder failed to reach a verdict Saturday and was dismissed by Judge Warren B. Ikttle, with the May term adjourned sine die. The estate is valued at 12,424 and indicates a prolonged dispute over reproducing the will after Carl Warder testified the original was burned. The May term cleared much of the docket, with two cases moved to the November term.
Washington reports White House warns further economies or revenue must be found to reach a balanced budget. The treasury gap of 150 to 200 million adds to worries of Congress amid unemployment relief and farm aid debates. Talks with Hoover, Watson, Dawes and Doualas yield no clear solution as plans for adjournment fade.
Circe Shell rescues Stanislaus Felix Hausner, a New York to Warsaw flyer, after nine days adrift. The British tanker picked him up exhausted but improving. the plane was abandoned at night about 500 miles off Portugal as darkness prevented rescue. The voyage continues toward New Orleans with Hausner aboard under medical care.
City Commission weighs Rapp Gas Company proposal to switch from coal to gas at Grafton Park filtration plant promising about $59 monthly fuel savings. Rapp projects three wells plus a fourth in development to supply gas with a flat monthly rate off coal costs, while Burnside presents for the firm. Also before the board, damages claim by M E Leamon over a concrete bulkhead allegedly blocking a view and steps.
Jack Califf, operator of the Blen Avon Hotel, reports his mother Elizabeth M Califf is safe after the Ellington apartments explosion and blaze at Ninth and Superior streets Cleveland Ohio. She and cousin Julia Stevens were rescued from a second floor suite by firemen and are staying at another apartment house in the area with only sprains and soreness from the rescue.
West Virginia delegates to the Republican convention weighed a resubmission plank on prohibition. Seven members were committed, 11 inclined toward it, with one doubtful. The group planned tonight’s session to mold the platform on dry matters and join national leaders in seeking a new nationwide sentiment. Mrs Gail Ebert of Parkersburg was nominated to succeed Lena Yost as national committee woman. Walter Hallanan of Charles County faced no opposition for re election.
Chicago dispatch reports Illinois may consider nominating Charles G. Dawes for vice president with Charles Curtis. Dawes status uncertain, Dwight Illinois man Frank L. Smith doubts his acceptance. Senator Bingham and Secretary Mills back Curtis amid questions of age and opposition. Norton Virginia rescue teams sought after Splashdam Coal mine explosion. seven men reported trapped. limited details available.
The Senate today ordered the Commerce Department to prepare a report on total national income for 1929 1930 and 1931 and the distribution of the income. The resolution, introduced by Senator Lafollette of Wisconsin, was adopted without debate.
Patrons at the Villa Royale roadhouse in Pittsburgh were lined up against a wall and robbed by several masked gunmen on June 13. Police reported no injuries, and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.
Washington June 13 In a spirited reply to President Hoover's refusal to recreate the council of national defense Howard E Coffin of Detroit last night reiterated to the chief executive for need of non partisan economic planning to restore confidence Coffin a former member declared the body was not created during the war or as a war emergency solely but to serve the needed function of non partisan economic planning for the nation's immediate and future good The suggestion that the council again be set to work was presented to the President Friday by General Albert L Cox of Raleigh North Carolina in the form of a Petition bearing such signatures as those of Edsel Ford August Heckscher John Hays Hammond and Clark Howell publisher of the Atlanta Constitution Almost immediately after the Proposal was laid before him the chief executive rejected it stating that few of these gentlemen are familiar with the law bearing on this subject Hoover was told by Coffin that he himself was brought into the national picture through the work of the council during the war If you will permit some friendly criticism of the power past and present efforts at stemming the destructive tide which threatens to overwhelm us the Continued on page 3
Washington reports the House moved to call up a 2.4 billion cash bonus payment bill for formal consideration as veterans gathered outside and in the galleries. The House vote was 226 to 175 to proceed but Senate leaders say they have about 55 of 96 votes to block the measure, signaling its likely defeat this session despite some defections in the House.
Washington June 13 The veracity of Gaston B Means was questioned as the prosecution opened jury arguments in the trial of the ex convict on charges of swindling Mrs Evelyn Walsh McLean out of 104 000 dollars The government contended Means sought to capitalize on human misery to recover the Lindbergh baby and cast him as a diabolical racketeer while Means sat listening.
In a Capitol rally, Chairman Burris of the House Appropriations Committee announced support for a full payment bonus bill. Byrnes endorsed the measure, signaling approval of about 000 new money outlay as veterans urged timely action before the vote.
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