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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
8
A fragment describes a jealous iron hearted father who thrashes his son to shape him, and a brutal lover who coerces his fiancée into marriage. The piece hints at Grama thrills and regular short subjects, using vivid, sensational phrasing.
Three men, Mike Marzik, Mike Divich, and Joseph Caper, all from Cleveland, died inside a smokestack at the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company plant when internal scaffolding collapsed during removal work. They perished despite grabbing ropes and climbing to the top. The collapse was blamed on a breaking section of the stack striking the scaffolding. Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, legislators pressed to cut $300 million from government spendings with President Hoover pledging cooperation. The Senate finance panel prepared to advance the billion-dollar tax bill and considered changes to the rubber import duty, while the omnibus economy measure was readied for action.
In 18 games the Nashville baseball team scored 114 runs, showing a steady offensive output across a concise stretch. Details on opponents, dates, or final outcomes are not provided in the available text.
London May 12 Twelve debutantes and matrons who crossed the Atlantic to be presented to King and Queen were shown outside Buckingham Palace and then presented inside the state ballroom under a golden canopy. Their names were read by the lord chamberlain as they curtseyed to the royal couple.
Otek Cream Emote Ert Lebrun, president of the senate, elected by joint session of the chamber and Senate as France's fourteenth president following the assassination of Paul Doumer. He assumes office amid national crisis and pledges stability.
A crowd of 8000 gathered for a palace entrance as dignitaries and debutantes waited behind a long queue of limousines for entry. Ambassador Mellon was among late arrivals as Charles Dawes and others set precedents for invitations. The scene outside drew the eye while inside stayed busy with preparations and guests.
A London crowd of Londoners and visitors gathered as a motorcade carrying British elites passed. Spectators pressed close to limousine windows, some lifting companions to glimpse a grand dowager, while others commented on appearances with sharp humor.
Kingwood May 12 Clint Feather 60 a bachelor near Albright was shot through the hip as he caught prowlers ransacking his house. Feather obtained a shotgun and ordered them to leave from an upstairs room. A lookout outside fired through the window. The alleged thieves fled without valuables. Feather, though severely wounded, will recover.
Charleston May 12 Berkeley County was the first of West Virginia's 55 counties to report the complete vote in the gubernatorial contests. In 44 precincts the results show Democrat Herald 49 Hodges 552 Kump 1587 McCullough 194 Paylor 325 Wilkinson 579 Republican Townsend 2242 White 220.
James C. Holt thanks Republican voters for his nomination as prosecuting attorney and appeals for citizen support in the upcoming election, pledging to merit the confidence placed in him.
In Waverly Ohio a sixty year old father, Joe Reilly, surrendered after killing Charles Pratt, suspected in the slaying of his son John Reilly at a Camp Creek voting booth. Pratt, father of five, was slain by Reilly with a shotgun after Pratt fired three shots. Pratt and Reilly were linked to a fight involving Paul Ealey, a material witness. The elder Reilly faces no immediate charges.
Washington May 12. A heated dispute in Congress over banking legislation led to charges of lying and accusations that a Senate banking committee employee disclosed confidential information to harm American business. Chairman Glass pressed claims that banking interests bought a House member to oppose branch banking limits while Senator Kean argued Dr H Parker Willis sent cables to French papers triggering gold withdrawals. The Justice Department released a statement denying support for Glass's charge about a Taft era opinion, saying it was an inter department communication not for publication. Document Removed Mitchell Palmer attorney.
In a late day statement President Wilson denied suppressing an opinion and said it was taken from department files. Glass charged Chicago bankers outside the loop bought congressmen, with Britten condemning it as a lie. Madden was named in debate though not tied to the banking committee. Blanton supported Britten, shouting the accusation false. Off the floor, a note from J Carroll asks for continued voter support through November.
Top-It E. Bailey Wyckoff expresses sincere appreciation to supporters who backed the Republican party nomination for the House of Delegates. The notice credits backing for the candidate’s bid and public service aspiration.
Grafton West Virginia on May 12 1932 a voter thanks residents for nominating candidate for Justice of the Peace in Grafton District and asks for support at the general election promising prompt faithful and judicious service if elected.
To the creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Mary A Wyant all claims due or not must be presented with vouchers verified to the undersigned at his office in the Grafton Banking Trust Company building Gily West Virginia on or before November 14 1932 or they may be excluded from all benefit of said estate All beneficiaries are to be present on day to protect their interests Given under my hand this 13 day of May 1932 John K Burdett lone r of Accounts County of Taylor May 12 19 26.
Local repair shop advertises a range of automotive services including carbon cleaning and grinding work for engines. Pricing and hours not provided in the fragment.
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