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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1932
Page
1
A Bengal jail at Mymsingah suffered a tornado that toppled its roof, killing twenty-two guards and prisoners and injuring 35 more. About 200 convicts escaped, many described as dangerous political prisoners, as armed police scoured the area. The tornado also devastated nearby villages, causing deaths and destroying homes.
New York May 10 Ken tucky Derby winner Burgoo King will start in the Preakness at Pimlico Saturday despite an unforeseen accident trainer Dick Thompson said today. Slave Ship out Baltimore May 10 Walter M Jefford's leading Preakness candidate and three year old honors was declared out of the $50 000 classic today due to spread hoof. Pope Names Assistant Archbishop Michael J Curley of Baltimore named assistant at the Pontifical throne Vatican City May 10.
Berlin May 10 A Reichstag budget shows no funds for future reparations while 165.9 million dollars are allotted for interest and amortization on Dawes Young reparations loans. Dietrich cites a 1.697 billion income with a four day session ahead and potential non confidence votes.
Finance Commissioner Fritz Kunst reports to Mayor King and City Council that delinquent water accounts total 13252 dollars. About 400 of roughly 3000 consumers are in arrears, with many failing to respond to payment inquiries, prompting likely action with city counsel Gene Ford.
In New York two small time racketeers attacked patrons at a 64th street restaurant and were beaten by five men. In Washington Gaston B. Means, linked to the Lindbergh kidnapping, was indicted on two counts for theft and embezzlement of about 104000 from Mrs. Edward B. McLean. Means admits receiving money tied to the ransom but denies other charges. Prosecutors expect trial though delays may occur. Investigators still lack a solid lead on the missing ransom funds and the motives behind the McLean connection.
Albert Francois Lebrun was elected 14th president of the French Republic by an overwhelming first ballot majority, succeeding Paul Doumer who was assassinated last Friday. He will assume the Elysee Palace with Premier Andre Tardieu offering the cabinet's resignation to be accepted immediately.
New York May 10 Un filled orders of U S Steel Corp fell 145 487 tons in April to 2 326 926 tons on April 30 the 13th straight monthly drop and a new low since monthly records began March had a 73 216 ton backlog decrease Shrinkage is typical in April with little new business last month leaving April 1931 backlog at 3 897 729 tons.
In Norfolk May 10 a pivot point in Lindbergh kidnap talks emerges with a new procedural approach tied to a supposed plane trip to re establish contact with the baby. Intermediaries Curtis and Lieutenant Richard are noted as active in the negotiations amid a note found on Broad street Elizabeth City NC. A separate court action concludes with Oscar Seachrist's sentencing in Doylestown PA for sending two threatening letters to Colonel Lindbergh.
Hollywood reports that Marlene Dietrich and Josef von Sternberg resume work after a director walkout and actress suspension. Paramount produced a new script, Sternberg vetoed it, and both sides faced a temporary loss of pay while publicity lingered. Sternberg sought to settle differences considering the star’s interests.
New York May 10 stock market edged higher amid cautious trading. Gains in American Telephone American Can American Tobacco Allied Chemical Du Pont and others offset a poor showing by U S Steel and Oils. Bonds less pressured, dollar steadier, freight car news mixed, prompting uneven advance across major issues.
President Hoover optimistic on swift senate action after conference with leaders. county voters head to polls in a long ballot primary, with estimates of about 6,000 ballots cast from 22 polling places. heavy automobile turnout aids turnout as 144 candidates drive voters to precincts, votes tabulated slowly with many boards in use.
Albert B. Fall former interior secretary freed from the New Mexico state penitentiary after serving nine months and nineteen days of a year and a day sentence. He left in a blue ambulance with his family and began a trip toward El Paso via the Tres Rio ranch. Medical reports said he remained an invalid, though mentally sound, with health deteriorating since entering prison.
Edward F. McGrady of the American Federation of Labor warned before the Senate Manufactures Committee that revolt could arise if federal action on unemployment distress is not taken. The hearings opened on the Costigan bill proposing 500 million dollars for state and municipal relief via a bond issue amid testimony that local relief efforts were failing.
Thirty nine county voters voted by mail today while out of their precincts. Circuit Clerk Frank Hollis Jr delivered ballots to ten precincts including Court House Fetterman Grafton and others with vote counts ranging from one to nine per precinct.
Washington May 10 Carter Glass of Virginia told the Senate that an opinion by a Taft era solicitor general declaring bank affiliates illegal was suppressed by wealth power. He blamed these institutions for credit inflation and an almost irreparable national condition. Glass cited Lehmann Wickersham and the delayed public release as part of a broader critique of banking affiliates and the Glass bill to curb federal reserve fund speculation.
In Washington on May 10 Senator Hayden of Arizona said at the White House that President Hoover would submit the Hayden resolution for study by several government departments. The measure seeks to accept foreign debt payments in a reduced form.
More than 12,000 candidates sought nominations for state, county, and district offices in West Virginia. Registered voters include 470,478 Republicans and 448,981 Democrats. Primary includes presidential preference ballots with Hoover support among Republicans and Roosevelt and Murray in Democratic contests. Votes to select delegates and nominees loom large amid high registration and expected turnout.
In Cleveland Ohio on May 10 the surgeon performed a throat operation with a butcher knife after a throat infection and obstructed airway left no instrument. The emergency effort saved W. Precker, 38, briefly, but the patient died later from complications.
Ministers assemble at Jacksons Mae in Jacksons MI for a four day state ministers conference. Representatives from 15 groups gather to discuss findings and report to the commission. The meeting opens on a Saturday and will run through the following four days.
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