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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1935
Page
2
In New York on June 25 Governor Herbert H. Lehman proposed a special prosecutor to handle a vice investigation led by District Attorney William C. Dodge and the March grand jury. Lehman warned Dodge that rejection would draw direct action by the attorney general.
The governor submitted four men for vice prosecutor: Charles Evans Hughes Jr., son of the chief justice. George Z Medalie, former U S attorney. Thomas D Thacher, former U S solicitor general. and Charles A Tuttle, another former federal attorney. Dodge offered no comment while Mayor LaGuardia pledged police cooperation.
Geneva June 25. The International labor conference adopted a 40 hour week for labor in the glass and bottle manufacturing industry. Proposals extending the 40 hour week to public works and building contracting failed. Conventions for iron steel and coal mine labor were postponed until next year.
A dense grid shows NBC CBS and local stations listing programs from 5:30 PM to midnight, detailing musical acts, dramas, and orchestras across WLW WGN KDKA WWVA WAVE WJZ WSM WCKY and more. The page also advertises genuine ROA tubes with new low prices and an extra 10 percent when buying a tube set.
A $2,500 damage claim by John Adams against Robert Bolliger was settled out of court. Adams’ counsel told Circuit Judge H. W. Dent the action was dismissed by agreement. A criminal charge of felonious assault against Bolliger remains, with a $1,000 bond. Also covered are tax and nuisance fee discussions in Congress, plus debate over a proposed immediate bonus payment and tariff issues.
A Senate group discussed calm study of the problem and urged the proposed tax originate in the house. Some legislators predicted a new bonus drive and a quarrel over tariffs as the president's plan seeks action this session by adding a $500 million nuisance and excise levy from June 30.
By Vice President Garner and Speaker Byrns, Senators Robinson and Harrison, and Representative Doughton. The group, including lawmakers from Arkansas and Mississippi, presides over a crucial debate likely shaping upcoming policy decisions amid party tension.
Rankin A Taylor of Charles Town Jefferson County was tried and convicted in a rapid federal court proceeding for selling untaxed liquor. Judge Baker imposed a three year sentence in what officials called one of the shortest trials in the northern district of West Virginia.
Salvation Army workers announced the current campaign to raise 1400 for Grafton work is nearing the half way point. Mrs Juanita Harden led totals showing 755 collected or pledged so far. Campaigners were at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad depot and unsolicited subscriptions kept arriving.
A local official voiced strong dissatisfaction with last year’s fireworks and promised a much better exhibit this July 4. He asserted the community will pay a nickel per person and said an official announcement on the shooting date and other details would be made in a few days.
A regional association approved a $15,000 budget to back rural road projects and tourism in the Monongahela Valley. Counties will receive funds via memberships and solicitations, with Barbour Harrison Lewis Marion Monongalia Preston Randolph Taylor Tucker Upshur listed for allocations. Officers named include Roy R. Horner as chairman and A. C. Spurr as secretary.
Morgantown district Methodist Field Day held at Camp Dawson below Kingwood with Dr. Ames Maywood as guest speaker. Activities include outdoor worship, a basket diner, an oratorical contest, recreation with baseball, races, swimming, and an old time campfire. Groups from Grafton return home late tonight.
The report details extensive casualties with Alphonson Azzaf and Jose P Laja among the dead. Doctors described the injured as in extremely serious condition while Riveral recounted the moment of impact. Gardel was seen trying to break a window to escape as flames enveloped the scene. Responsibility remained undetermined and Samper, bound for Cali with Gardel's party, piloted a tri motor plane recently flown from the United States.
An editorials and statements discuss overcrowding at multiple state facilities. Warden McClintic seeks 250000 for a penal farm addition while legislators dismiss the plan. West Virginia, Texas, New York, Illinois show large prison populations with limited cells and rising inmate counts amid alleged deceitful tactics.
Long Removal organization was accused of election fraud and demands for a further inquiry. Vice President Garner told reporters he referred the petition to Senator George, chairman of the elections committee, for review.
A fragmented note describes arms of Antwerp and mentions a medieval walled town with towers. The text references Piper and a varied date line with unclear month and day. It depicts an illustrated page listing 19 pictured items and arms associated with Antwerp.
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