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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
1
Paris reports Premier Herriott stating France will study President Hoover's one third world armaments cut in a serious spirit. He praised Hoover's message, noting some clauses reflect French considerations such as fortifications and a likely 100,000 German army figure may be a cable error. He rejected viewing the plan as hostile.
Gordon Kennedy of West Hill and Ohio is jailed on charges of kidnapping a 15 year old from West Hill. He allegedly stole the girl, took a dark horse belonging to J. D. Mayle, rode to Buckhannon, then forced the girl to walk. A second warrant charges Kennedy with stealing the horse valued over 100 dollars. The incident involved a father, Deputy Sheriff Travis, and an attempted trail, with Kennedy reportedly married in Ohio.
Chicago police and federal agents raided a block near the stadium housing the Democratic national convention site. Twenty two men and one alleged beer plant were seized, with raids led by Chief Deputy Administrator A. E. Aman.
Los Angeles June 25. Myrtle St Pierre seeks 200000 damages from David Hutton for alleged breach of promise after he proposed marriage and then wed Aimee Semple McPherson. Her testimony described attending parties with other men amid grief, as Hutton’s lawyer pressed for details of alleged relations with the singer.
Chicago June 25 Democratic platform makers gave organized labor an attentive hearing. William Green of the AFL faced questions from the resolutions committee as Green proposed federal loans to defend states and federal appropriations for relief. May or James J Walker joined the committee and questioned federal aid versus public building programs. Green touched on veterans bonuses, Volstead act modification to 2.75 percent beer, and the pending prohibition hearing with wet and dry groups ready to present their cases.
Wolfboro New Hampshire June 25 Dr Paul Dye formerly of Sisters ville W Va and Harvard Medical School graduate has been appointed deputy pathologist by Dr Charles Duncan state pathologist of New Hampshire His district will cover about 25 miles in this vicinity.
Evansville Indiana June 25. Henry Walters Sr. aged 88 wrote his own obituary named pallbearers and asked Rev F H Austermann pastor of Fourth Street M E Church to preside at his funeral. His funeral was conducted according to his instructions.
James Lambert rural mail carrier out of Grafton post office avoids blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail through his foot on a delivery route. He pulled free the nail and continued, later swelling required a physician and serum to stave off septic poisoning.
Pittsburgh reports a third fire on the Braddock Rankin bridge within 24 hours as detectives question arson suspects. The bridge sustained minor damage and traffic was halted for hours while a prior explosion and fire damaged buildings beneath it. Earlier a small blaze appeared near the bridge center. Five people were injured in the explosion and three men plus a woman were arrested in connection with a separate fire that damaged Frank Getz’s home and store at the Ran Hin dé area.
County district and town boards hold a round table session in the circuit court room to devise a plan for a 1 000 weekly relief fund for six months. Proposals include diverting road levies to relief and shortening or uncompensated teaching terms to feed 600 needy families. Continuous discussion noted the seriousness and lack of funds, with unified action urged.
Washington reports Senator Wagner defends a $2.3 billion relief bill against President Hoover who calls it pork and waste. House and Senate conferees struggle to reconcile Wag ner and Garner positions with no agreement reached. Garner condemns Hoover and defends aid as serving the people.
In Chicago on June 25 a large female contingent shaped the Democratic pre convention scene. Delegates tested options for a woman vote bid in November, aiming to influence a candidate and platform. The piece notes the lingering Hoover era influence and public works provisos as context, with continued coverage on page six.
Cleveland, June 25. Baker condemns move to nominate Roosevelt by breaking the two thirds rule. He says a majority overthrow would embarrass the party and the candidate and notes his prior silence on the nomination fight.
Fairmont June 25 two miners en route to Farming ton were stoned by a picket in a quiet West Virginia coal strike area. The pursued miner leaped from a car to escape, a state policeman stopped the chase, and officers dispersed the scene with warnings. Troops posted in Rivesville Farmington Monongah. Van A Bittner of United Mine Workers announced a public mass meeting for Tuesday night with Bittner speaking.
Washington June 25 The Republican campaign ship lifted anchor for its November port with Henry J. Allen named publicity director at the request of President Hoover. Joseph R. Nutt outlined finance plans and state committees to raise quotas while Hoover conferred with senators Moses Hastings and Wilson Mills. General headquarters would be in Chicago with offices in Washington and New York.
The ghost of Old Man Jones will appear in At the Stroke of 12 a mystery play presented by M E churches of Itown at the Industrial School Auditorium on June 28. Admission 10 cents for adults, 2 tickets and 60 cents?
The article labels Owen D Young as the dark horse compromise candidate if neither Roosevelt nor Smith secures the nomination. It notes that should Young be blocked, Newton D Baker would be pursued as an alternative nominee.
Bands played for arriving delegates from Maryland to Texas with cheers and patriotic tunes. The Old Gray Mare group from Fort Worth planned to perform as the Eyes of Texas and Ive Been Working on the Railroad. A Oklahoma band faced a police outage when bus drivers were arrested for lacking Missouri license plates.
Elkins expects the West Virginia air tour to arrive next Monday at Harper's Flying Field. Improvements at the field near completion include suitable markings and a well-graded driveway into the grounds. Owner E Dice Harper reports readiness and ongoing work to accommodate visitors.
In Chicago Alfred E. Smith denounces efforts to end the two thirds rule as already doomed. A Roosevelt led coalition seeks to bind opponents to vote against any nominee lacking a two thirds majority. South and Roosevelt opponents organize while Roosevelt supporters press to end the rule. Senator Walsh of Montana weighs in against the rule in principle but cautions readiness.
In Logan West Virginia on June 25 Harry Robertson head of the city commission and Clarenge Stevenson a local laborer were arraigned on charges in the slaying of Mamie Thurman wife of a city patrolman. One witness Harris described wounds including a slashed throat and two gunshots as the preliminary hearing adjourned for lunch.
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