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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1936
Page
5
Voter interest appeared low with only about ten percent casting ballots by noon in many county precincts. Reports from Grafton indicate scattered Democratic gains in mining areas while morning turnout was heavier in some districts and an intensive drive to mobilize voters was planned for the afternoon.
Police say Hilton Cullins confessed to strangling Grace Matice in Buffalo New York. Matice, a 38 year old beauty shop owner, was killed at the home where Cullins boarded.
In Irvington New Jersey a note demanding 20000 dollars for the safe return of Harold McGuines age 13 was received by Edward Lapp overnight. The boy left home at 7 20 pm to attend a Boy Scout meeting and did not return two hours later. His mother doubts the note’s authenticity while the father suspects the missing youth may have written it. The Lapps also have a 9 year old son Robert.
Hospitals throughout the state observed hospital day on May 12 honoring the birthday anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
Miss Jean Martineau, English cousin of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, is seen touching up her yacht with a paint bucket and brush. She was once feted by the president at a ball during her U S visit last social season, and boating appears to be a family pastime.
Police responded to a report of a young man unconscious on a landing between floors at Grattan Banking and Trust. Chief Lockard and Dr. Campbell found no signs of intoxication or seizure. cause remains baffling. youth taken to county jail for observation with no ID found.
In Columbus Ohio on May 12 light voting marked the morning primary as observers noted a split between the regular Republican organization and a liberal faction backing Senator William E Borah to select Ohio's delegates to the national convention. Democratic vote was expected to show the main contest.
Roland Vandergrift named to head the grounds committee for the carnival to be held May 25 through May 30 under the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department. Wallace Jaco to lead advertising. committees formed by General Chairman Harry Greenwald. Greenwald warned merchants against unauthorized advertising for the carnival troupe. Six new members joined and three nominated for mayoral approval, including Lewis Haymond and David Miller.
Voters gathered in Charleston May 12 for statewide primaries amid fears of fraud. Ohio County officials ordered poor farm inmates to stay at Rengy s Point after reports inmates were registered to vote. Federal officers were sent to monitor poll sites. Prosecutor J Walter Copley warned prosecutions could follow if evidence shows violations by either party. Harrison County court limited Sheriff Reynolds police powers until after voting and urged precinct officials to call State Police if needed. Jail inmate registrations cited by D Bruce Mason and Harry T Clouse prompted protests from Republican candidates.
Report from Kanawha County notes a beating and a voting precinct issue in Wilson Hollow. James E. Auvile, 74, farmer of Knottsville, dies after two weeks at home. He native of Barbour County, lived in the county 12 years. Survived by widow Florence V. Campbell Auvile and three children Myrtle, Dorsey Cole, and James Burton Auvile. Funeral set for 2:30 Thursday at United Brethren Church, burial by Bartlett Funeral Company.
Unconfirmed report says state police located four Pine Bush bank robbers in a swamp near Middletown New York after troopers found a sub machine gun near Erie Railroad tracks. Police say the weapon tied to yesterday's $13000 Pine Bush National Bank robbery. One suspect was arrested as four fled into the woods while two were found in the car.
St Paul May 12 United States district attorney George F Sullivan says Harry Campbell a Barker Karpis gangster plans to plead guilty at arraignment on a 200000 Edward Bremer kidnapping charge. If Robinson pleads guilty the government will seek a speedy trial or death penalty if he goes to trial. Officers expect Robins on to be arraigned soon with six federal agents at the airport and praise from officials.
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