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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1936
Page
4
The editorial page analyzes West Virginia Republican and Democratic races with emphasis on Shott Nesbitt and Sharp Miller contests, Neely Kump alignments, and intra party dynamics. It notes the Democratic split, potential party realignments, and warns Republicans must unite for the November election.
The Kansas City Star reports that a proposed tax bill aiming to raise over 800 million dollars may be extended by political conditions. The House committee signals it could be postponed to the next session to allow smarter choices. Tax plans target wealth now, but future levies may shift to smaller incomes and sales taxes affecting common people.
In a tight contest Edmiston, the incumbent, built an early edge against State Senator Byron B. Randolph of Clarksburg and extended the margin as more precincts reported. Randolph conceded defeat. In congressional races First district results show Ramsey with 23,653 for Democratic and Conaway 5,061 with other totals listed. Second district shows Musser with 382 of 421 precincts reporting for Republican.
A Chicago report notes Republicans challenge an inquiry into WPA spending and relief job favoritism. It describes a committee inviting public involvement while workers fear retaliation and officials defend the New Deal as essential relief. The piece likens WPA probes to busting a gambling ring.
Robert Asbury of Tazewell Virginia died in a Bluefield hospital from spinal meningitis after illness.
A B Knabenshue thanks voters for loyal support in Tuesday's election and hopes for continued cross party backing in the general election. He expresses gratitude and asks for continued support from both parties.
Washington tells how the GOP publicity stunt on Dickinson backfired as Wagner gains followers despite birthplace in Germany. The piece notes Lehman’s liberal push blocked in New York and outlines district election tilts, highlighting Tammany and Old Guard influence.
Gordon confesses deep feelings to Thora Dahl in a tense scene about Wilma and Selwyn Marsh. He worries over Mrs. Dorothy and hints at a job offer as a housekeeper if Thora stays. Thora remains reserved and asks to go home, while Gordon pleads that their bond could be true.
Court adjourned near midnight after Judge Rollins urged a first degree verdict. State Senator Harold E. Cobourn said temporary insanity would guide the defense, claiming illicit ties between Gillespie and Mrs. Fisher. Gillespie’s wife testified she retrieved a gun, then went to the Fisher home but could not recall later events. She cited worry over alleged infidelity as a factor.
A dense OCR fragment centers on contract bridge expert E V Shepard, noting teaching and instruction themes, with scattered names, numbers, and terms. The text presents as a garbled catalog of phrases, likely from a period piece about bridge instruction and associated figures.
Jacobs admitted transporting alcohol from Illinois to coals but denied knowledge of the shoot home. Others were seized in the Sola home in the same general district. Two hundred gallons of mash were uncovered in the latter place, most of it concealed in the back yard. An automobile in the ga-
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