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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1934

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French premier ousted as Flandin to form new government

Paris reports Premier Doumergue ousted amid cabinet turmoil. Etienne Flandin, minister of public works, agreed to form and serve as premier at President Lebrun's request after Laval declined. Radical Socialists blamed for collaps e in ruling group. public uneasy as political truce falters. Continued on page six.

Stuart Moroney Associated Press Paris Gaston Doumergue Doumergue Etienne Flandin Lebrun Pierre Laval Laval Dourmergue Introgue United States Grieves Doumergue Edouard Herriot

Republicans Seek New Apostle For President Hope

Nathan Robertson reports on Republicans elevating Michigan Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg as a leading presidential candidate after his victory amid Democratic losses. A former newspaper editor and staunch advocate of Hamiltonian liberalism, he avoided full endorsements while earning support from both moderates and independents, signaling a potential shift in GOP leadership through the next two election cycles.

Nathan Robertson Washington Alexander Hamilton Michigan Arthur H. Vandenberg Senate Borah Idahg Vandenberg Vanderberg Hebiiel

British Naval Plan Meets Japanese Opposition

London reports say naval circles doubt the British compromise will gain full Japanese approval. Japan has not commented pending full study, while Tokyo press reports indicate substantial opposition to the plan as presented.

London Tokyo

Holt Holds Solid Lead In West Virginia Senate Race

Rush D Holt leads Hatfield with 347,218 to 281,124 votes as 2,322 of 2,338 precincts report. Repeal of prohibition amendment shows 259,979 for and 203,955 against. George W Johnson leads McDougle in Fourth district with 60,020 to 58,514 with four precincts left. Holt rests at home planning six year Senate term. Hatfield silent.

Charleston Rush D. Holt Henry D. Hatfield United States Senate Holt Hatfield Charleson Sur George W. Johnson Parkersburg U. S. House of Representatives Robert B. McDougle Johnson McDougle Cabell County

J M Scott Visits West Virginia Rail Shops In City

Sept J M Scott general superintendent of the West Virginia district of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was in the city yesterday afternoon inspecting shops and offices connected with his division. His Wheeling headquarters were en route to Clarksburg after leaving Grattan.

J. M. Scott West Virginia Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Armistice Program Speakers at All Schools Friday

Santa Barbara reports a physician Dr William Jacobs held on murder charges after shooting two women Mrs Lillian Newton and Miss Adelaide Flint as they refused his command to stop He admitted the shooting and was treated after poisoning himself The Tayor county Board of Education called on American Legion to provide veteran speakers for Armistice Day programs at 1 30 pm Friday with men from infantry cavalry engineers artillery and other units to discuss the war's meaning A church service is planned Sunday and all are urged to attend

Santa Barbara Calif William Jacobs Lillian H. Newton Adelaide E. Flint Jess Butts Legionnaires St. Matthais Board of Education Taylor County American Legion

Transport Plane Aims For Transcontinental Speed Record

Burbank California November 8. A large transport plane under Captain Eddie Rickenbacker departed the Union Air Terminal bound for New York to set a new cross country speed record. An official timer from the National Aeronautical Association attends to certify any record. A planned stop at Chicago is expected to occur where the craft will be refueled.

Burbank Cal Eddie Rickenbacker Union Air Terminal New York National Aeronautical Association Chicago

Nutter Fort Police Chief Faces Murder Charge

A warrant charges Frank Corbin, 50, Chief of Police in Nutter Fort, with murder for the death of William W. Wilson, 36, of Quiet Dell. Wilson’s brother Carl Wilson filed the charge before Justice of the Peace L B Davisson in Clarksburg. The shooting occurred at about 4 18 o clock yesterday evening. Continued on page four.

Clarksburg Frank Corbin Nutter Fort William W. Wilson Quiet Dell Carl Wilson

Democrats Sweep Pennsylvania Victory Caps Landslide

In Philadelphia returns nearly complete, Joseph F. Guffey leads by 123,762 to unseat Senator David A. Reed as Democrats capture the governor’s race with George H. Earle defeating William A. Schnader by 63,620. Hazelton’s Thomas Kennedy wins lieutenant governor over Harry B. Scott. Thomas Logue elected secretary of internal affairs over M Harvey Taylor.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States Joseph F. Guffey David A. Reed Roosevelt George H. Earle Austria William A. Schnader Thomas Kennedy Hazelton United Mine Workers of America Harry B. Scott Thomas Logue M. Harvey Taylor

Sentinel Announces News Upgrades In Grafton

The Grafton Sentinel reveals plans to resume the Associated Press leased wire service and add a Central Press Association feature service. Two high speed printer telegraph machines will be installed to deliver 60 words per minute, with full world national and state reports starting November 19. The paper also promises comic strips editorial cartoons and a daily bridge lesson beginning next week while noting higher weekly costs.

Grafton Grafton Sentinel Associated Press Pittsburgh Sentinel Central Press Association The Etta Kett Noah Numbskull E. V. Shepherd

Grafton Sentinel Sells Fast in Election News Push

The Grafton Sentinel set a daily record by selling more than 300 papers on the streets yesterday along with its regular 3,000 circulation. An extra 250 copies were snapped up by readers seeking election coverage, causing a shortage for out-of-town customers today. Newsstands reported strong sales focused on yesterday's election news.

Grafton Sentinel The Sentinel

Maryland Governor Race Ends Ritchie Defeated

Baltimore on election night Albert C. Ritchie loses his bid for a fifth term as Maryland governor to Republican Harry W. Nice by about 5 560 votes as returns show Nice carrying Baltimore and the state after a close race. Many statewide offices also go to Democrats though the Sixth district favors a Republican challenger, with a Democratic legislature likely to oppose Nice.

Baltimore Albert C. Ritchie Maryland Harry W. Nice Hey Nice Ritchie United States Congress Frederick Zihlman David H. Lewis Elet Nice

White House Plans Light American Wines at Dinners

The White House will serve light American wines at state dinners this season, the first time since Prohibition. No more than two wine glasses per plate. Mrs. Roosevelt stated at a press conference that serving SENET wines will be a simple thing for guests who care for them.

Washington White House

Catholic Priest Killed In West Union Accident

The Rev. Father J. J. McGlone, 40, of Kanawha County, was killed near West Union when his car ran off Greenwood hill and crashed into a bank. He died en route to hospital after the accident.

West Union Clarksburg J. J. McGlone Kanawha County

Four charged with murders in vote feud

County Detective Joseph Bruno and three family members were formally charged with the slaying of five men amid an election eve Democratic parade feud in Pottsville. Wounds to 15 others, funeral plans for victims, and warrants read at Schuylkill jail.

W. R. Yahner Pottsville Joseph Bruno Kelayres McAdoo Joseph F. Guffey George Earle United State Serge Bruno Joseph Alfred Paul Schuykill County Paul Bruno John Galosky Frank Fircella William Forke Dominick Perna Andy Kontishion

Tickets On Sale For Glee Club Concert

Ladies of St. Pauls M E Church report strong ticket sales for the YMCA Glee Club chorus first concert to be held next week at Thayer Street Church auditorium. Full program details will be announced soon.

Ladies of the Old Societies St. Paul's M. EB. Church Y. M. C. A. Glee Club Thayer Street Church

Vocational Education Course Set to Start November 12

State Department of Education Vocational Division will conduct courses in the city. A meeting for the men who attended the first session and others interested is called for Monday, November 12, at 3 o'clock in the East Grafton school building. Local men in charge, reports by Nelson, state superintendent of industrial education.

State Department of Education East Grafton Nelson Rome

Roosevelt Returns to Washington After Off Year Victory

President Roosevelt arrives in Washington from Hyde Park to a welcoming crowd as Democrats extend gains in the House and Senate. Maryland governor Albert C. Ritchie loses to Harry W. Nice in a seesaw race, shaping post election fallout.

Washington Hyde Park White House Roosevelt Executive House Congress Farmer Laborites Senate New Mexico Farmer Labor Maryland Albert C. Ritchie Harry W. Nice

Arrest Pair Implicated in Urschel Kidnapping Case

Roseburg Oregon Nov 8 Alvin H Scott a tailor held with Margaret Hurgienne in Portland on conspiracy charges in Oklahoma City linked to the Urschel kidnaping. Scott unconscious after a car crash, awaiting removal with 15 others convicted in the $200000 case.

Roseburg Ore Alvin H. Scott Oklahoma Urschel Portland Margaret Hurgienne Oklahoma City Charles F. Urschel Scott Here

Skating Rink Blueville Opens Tonight

Blueville welcomes a new skating rink opening tonight offering nightly public skating sessions. Local officials and organizers invite residents to enjoy the arena amid a festive launch with light refreshments and music.

Blueville

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Capital Flandin Senator Vandenburg Rush Holt Weston U. S Prac Massachusetts Boston and Maine Clinton Mass Legion Justice of the Peace L. B. Davisson Geet G.O.P F. D.R Harry Nice Robles Phoenix Ariz Oscar H. Robson Robson Department of Justice
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