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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1936

Page

5

Roosevelt at Work on Talk and Ship Subsidy

President Roosevelt pressed ahead with his renomination acceptance speech and ship subsidy bill as Congress closed. He met with officials including Speaker Garner and McReynolds while planning a Philadelphia address and studying cooperatives abroad. a Hyde Park trip followed with return to Washington anticipated.

Washington Roosevelt Philadelphia John E. Mack New York Bankhead McReynolds Tenn House Foreign Affairs Committee Hugh R. Wilson Geneva Jesse Jones San The Reconstruction Corporation Hayden Arizona Europe Enmere Congress Hyde Park Capital

New Deal Platform Foes Clash as Resolutions Committee Works

The resolutions committee faces its first serious strife as New Deal backers form a voting bloc. Roosevelt’s exact platform remains secret to most members while Senator Wagner of New York gathers his boss’s suggested planks. Public hearings begin and a subcommittee is expected to draft overnight.

Page Resolutions Committee New Deal Roosevelt New Deal Friends Tt’ Wagner New York Washington Platform Committee Cleveland

Knox Supports Bull Moose Roosevelt Life Story Of Colonel Knox In Sketch Strips

The article traces Colonel Frank Knox from his Soo publisher days through his Republican and Progressive ties, detailing his role in the 1912 Bull Moose movement and his leadership as credentials chair at the Chicago convention. It notes Knox and Osborn backing Roosevelt in 1912 and outlines campaign dynamics and the shift toward Roosevelt’s candidacy, with references to trials and city witnesses.

Baiet Graf Grafton W. VA Sentinel Knox Bull Mooser Roosevelt Frank Knox C. H. Crittenden Central Press Peese Chase Osborn Laurie Ste. Marie Michigan the Soo Osborn Michigan State Central Committee Middle West Taft White House Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt T. R Conference of Progressive Governors Chicago

Charley and Samantha Arrested in City Race Case

Mayor E Otto Waugh denounces race mixing as Charley ton white and Samantha sons negro are arrested in West Grafton for alleged illicit relations. Shelton Plans Appeal after 10 day jail and Parsons 15 days. Mabel Brown and Pearl Dabney also arraigned on unlawful charges. The case exposes ongoing tensions over interracial relationships in the city.

E. Otto Waugh Charleyton Samantha Sons West Grafton Shelton Waugh Mabel Pearl Parsons Mabel Brown Pearl Dabney

Woman jailed in death case near Eminence Kentucky

Investigators exhumed the partial identity of a decapitated body found in a culvert near Eminence Kentucky. Lucille Ackerman 30 of Frankfort was jailed on aiding and abetting charges after police linked the corpse to Jesse Roberts Jr. 22 a distillery worker who vanished June 12. Ackerman denied involvement claiming they planned to marry the day after his disappearance.

Frankfort Eminence Lucille Ackerman Jesse Roberts, Jr Miss Ackerman Franklin County Roberts

The Rise and Fortunes of A. W. Cutten

A. W. Cutten, famed as a legendary financier, rose from a 7 a week job to control vast fortunes. His 1924 July corn bet sparked global attention as prices climbed from 70 cents to 1.10 a bushel, with gains near 2 million dollars, followed by major wheat profits and later stock market speculation with syndicates and the big ten trading bloc.

A. W. Cutten Cutten Canada Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Senator Barkley Calls Convention to Order at 11:17 P M

The scene opens with chairs visible as Senator Alben W. Barkley begins the convention, calling it to order at 11 17 p m eastern daylight time. The article then continues with the ensuing remarks and procedural steps.

Page One Alben W. Barkley

Vitamin E Deficiency May Drains Vitality In Glands

An old science health snippet links Nervous rundown to Vitamin E deficiency in vitality glands. It claims fortified Wheeta with vitamins E and B G supports vigor, muscle strength, mood and sexual health, urging regular use and daily purchase at drugstores.

Great West

Capone Attacker Wounded in Alcatraz Clash

Capone defended himself when inmate Lucas attacked in the clothing and shower rooms at Alcatraz. Capone, with back turned, was struck but wounded attacker fell to the floor. Capone walked to hospital. Lucas placed in solitary confinement amid tensions following January uprising. Capone serves 11 years for income tax evasion. to be released May 3, 1942.

Warden Johnston Lucas Capone Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Army Alcatraz

Remove Bodies of Dead Killed In Train Crash

Wrecking crews in Leon Spain finished removing the bodies of 20 people killed when an express and freight train telescoped in a tunnel after a night of grim work.

Leon Spain

Collision of Seaplanes Kills Five Frenchmen

Five men were killed when two seaplanes collided in the air during training squadron maneuvers near Cherbourg France on June 24.

Cherbourg France

Chapins Pills Help Kidney and Bladder Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts Chapins Pills as a guaranteed cure for weak kidneys, irritated bladder, nocturnal urination, backache, leg pains, and burning sensations. It promises rapid relief within a half hour and urges purchase at Fountain Store, 14 Main St, Grate Dragton, with a red banner display.

Fountain Store Main St Grate Dragton

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