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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
1
Gilbert M. Hitchcock and Franklin D. Roosevelt are chosen chairs of the resolutions committee, signaling a focus on economic issues over prohibition. James A. Farley, Roosevelt’s campaign manager, stands prominently in the convention spotlight as the nomination taps proceed.
In Fairmont West Virginia thirty state troopers were ordered to the mine strike zone by Superintendent R L Osborn to reinforce Company A. District 31 UMW sought wage scale signing and a general conference with operators scheduled for June 28 to avoid a wider non union strike.
Chicago dispatch notes a high official predicting that renewed gang warfare could topple the Capone syndicate. A diagram on his desk maps Capone’s sprawling empire from the Loop to distant suburbs, suggesting city-wide violence may erupt and disrupt the crime network.
London reports former Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Germany joined his father the former Kaiser at Vandvortt Holland for a conference of former German royals and monarchist politicians on restoring the Hohenzollerns to the German throne.
In Los Angeles on June 24 Myrtle St. Pierre testified in a breach of promise suit against a singing trio, detailing intimate moments with David Hutton on her Hollywood divan and a sequence of kisses. The testimony included a proposed marriage and warnings against further intimacy as crowds gathered outside the courtroom. Also reported, John Metco, 21, was killed in a slate fall at Simpson Creek Colleries mine, with brother-in-law unhurt and obituary details noting his mother Anna Metco and brother Cecil Metco.
George Newton 77, long missing from Grafton for 59 years, reconnected with his daughters Mrs. W. T. Wells and Mrs. J. W. Dayton of Park View. He deeded them a Circleville farm on the Scioto River, planning summers with both the farm and Park View homes. He returned to Grafton last October to establish identity and was ill by May, with his wife deceased. no children from that marriage.
Grafton fruit market lists a Saturday sale with dewberries and strawberries, river cabbage, radishes, beets, tomatoes, oranges, plums, sour cherries, bananas, lemons, melons, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, corn, beans, apples and more. Free delivery available by phone 499.
Police reserves were called to a Detroit juvenile detention home where 90 girls aged 14 to 17 fought for over 15 minutes in the second floor dining room. They used table knives and dishes as weapons, tore dresses, pulled hair, and scratched faces. Four girls were hospitalized amidst a discipline dispute.
A June report from Clarksburg notes a suspension bridge over the West Fork at Viropa failed as its cables snapped. The vacant span crashed into the water with no injuries reported.
Buckhannon June 24. Injuries from being struck by a railroad train near Abbot proved fatal today to B. Wade McQuain 36 a truck driver from French Creek vicinity. Trainmen say he was lying on the track when struck.
Washington June 24 Here are the chief provisions of the Democratic relief bill passed last evening by the Senate. It increases the Reconstruction Corporation borrowing power by 1.5 billion for loans to states, public corporations, and private firms for self liquidating projects. A 40 million fund supports sales of agricultural surpluses abroad. A 300 million relief loans fund to states and a 500.6 million public works program funded by bonds. Federal aid highways receive 120 million, road work in forests and parks 16 million, river and harbor projects 30 million, flood control 15.5 million, Hoover dam 10 million, navigation facilities 0.5 million, lighthouse tenders and vessels 0.95 million, aids to navigation 2.86 million, surveying 1.25 million, Navy yards 10 million, public buildings 100 million, army posts 15 million, with 177.94 million remaining for projects chosen by the President.
Gov Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland addressed a crowd from a special train platform in Martinsburg as he headed to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He urged repeal of the 18th amendment and states rights, saying the delegation would back that platform regardless of the nominee. Several hundred Marylanders from Washington County, led by the Williamsport band, crossed the Potomac to see him off.
Berlin reports the royal family held hostage by mutinous forces to push for constitutional monarchy in Siam. King Prajadhipok and relatives moved to a warship as tanks and machine gun squads roam streets. Fraulein Von Etzdorf injured in a Siam crash while fleeing to Berlin.
Bakery ad lists pecan rolls dozen coffee cakes and various breads with low prices. items include devil's food lager cates cinnamon raisin bread 16 oz loaf and blackberry pies two for 25 cents. ad promotes grocery store bargains and baked goods.
Nashville delegate J M Gardenshire announced a resolution to deny Alfred E Smith floor privileges and declare him ineligible as a Presidential candidate unless he pledges to abide by the convention’s action and support its nominee. The move was made at the Democratic National Convention in Nashville on June 24.
Chicago, June 24. Roosevelt supporters push to end the two thirds rule to avoid a prolonged deadlock. Al Smith allies resist, favoring the rule. Farley asks Clark Howell to help with rules. Georgia backs majority rule. Hull and Wheeler back Roosevelt. Hague claims Roosevelt cannot win, provoking quick rebuttals from Farley and Smith allies.
Boston June 24 reports Senora Léonor Calles improved today after brain operation. General Plutarco Elias Calles, once “the iron man of Mexico,” cheered by news of his wife’s recovery. Attle Newark June 23 Amelia Earhart Putnam returns from Washington to New York after greeting President Hoover.
Roosevelt forces demand abrogation of the century old two thirds rule to clear the path for a third party. Robert Hutchins of Chicago University urges Democrats to stand firm on economic issues or risk losing support to a new movement. Glass Byrd oppose. Farley leads Roosevelt push as opposition organizes. Continued on Page Six.
Lausanne and Geneva June 24. Franco German talks between Chancellor Von Papen and French premier Herriot begin with a search for compromise on economic proposals. Herriot quotes Heine as the night grows darker. Hoover's plan to cut global arms by about one third is sidetracked as disarmament delegates express annoyance at private recessions.
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