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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1932
Page
7
State leaders join the nominee on a journey toward the state convention and access to meet the governor. The delegation, aiming to press for policy priorities, travels to coordinate with allied organizations before the governor’s planned appearance.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt and running mate James M. Cox traveled by train through Arizona and New Mexico en route to Colorado Springs. In Santa Fe and Albuquerque they planned to meet New Mexico delegates at Lamy and observe the state convention. Roosevelt defended tariff policy and pledged to act in the interests of Americans as he addressed crowds along the sixteenth state leg of a 5900 mile journey.
A 120 mile an hour hurricane struck San Juan Puerto Rico on Sept 27. The storm raged for over three hours causing extensive damage across the city and surrounding towns. First casualty reports varied with Barinas Sahinallang Gatano Rio Piedras among affected areas. Many homes unroofed and thousands displaced as residents sought shelter in churches and schools.
Rollin Watkins of Hamilton filed for divorce from Olive Watkins in common pleas court on Tuesday alleging separation due to her insistence on living with her mother. They wed December 21, 1929, in Richmond Kentucky and have one child.
An inventory was filed Tuesday in probate court for the Nannie S. Wade estate in Hamilton. Filed by Lou is Shaler Sheldon Burns and Ernest J. Heiser the inventory shows a value of $11 216.45 with Fryl Burns listed as administrator.
Fragmentary OCR notes report market closings and a name resembling Osre Milling Co. The readable fragment mentions a value 42 and references closing actions but lacks full details or clear entities. The item appears to be a terse market brief with uncertain specifics.
Cincinnati reports a feud between Senator Robert J. Bulkley and Attorney General Gilbert Bettman over a prohibition debate. Bulkley accuses Bettman of contemptible insinuations aimed at smirching his record, presenting the charge in a letter to the attorney general with copies provided to the press.
The state opened its case with witnesses aiming to tie Maurice Masche republican leader and five co-defendants to alleged crimes. Prosecutor Taighley said Masche’s lieutenants claimed Masche knew of all actions. Defense attorney Luther Day argued Maschke was unjustly accused and only helped raise funds to replace missing money.
Defending champion retires to the gallery while 32 qualifiers begin the national women’s golf championship at Salem Country Club. Helen Hicks opened with an 80 in qualifying. many top rivals advance. Maureen Greatz and Virginia Vin Win tied for medal with 78.
Officials urged to curb rising typhoid cases after the past three weeks reported new infections. The note calls for coordinated actions across county and state levels to control the outbreak and protect public health.
AMES reporting that a group of well-connected newsmen met in Philadelphia and privately concluded Roosevelt will win Pennsylvania. Republicans see Wisconsin results as a hopeful sign, but insiders fear California turnout and McAdoo’s Chicago stunt.
Judge Webstar Thayer of Worcester Massachusetts and his wife and a maid were injured when a dynamite bomb destroyed their home, toppled a rear garage, and shook nearby houses. A car was seen parked outside moments before the blast. authorities recovered bomb fragments beneath a veranda near the judge’s bedroom.
Governor Graven White urged the Ohio legislature in a third special session to cut state payrolls by about $3 million for the next two years starting January 1. He called for further reductions to balance a diminished revenue base of roughly $45 million, and proposed legislation to reduce county official salaries as part of broader economy moves.
Athens county authorities planned a sweeping investigation into the fatal shooting of a 19 year old man near a mine. Guards Kenneth Bading and Edward Bass were jailed on manslaughter charges after Ohio National Guardsmen closed the mine.
Mrs. Edgar Bettman, 4 720 South Crescent Avenue Avondale, widow of Dr Henry Ward Bettman, was found dead in her bathroom early Tuesday. Coroner M Scott Kearns reported the death due to gas asphyxia, concluding the death likely suicide. The report notes the incident occurred Sept 27 and lists next of kin.
Gandhi shows favorable progress after ending his death fast. Physicians report he consumed grape fruit juice and sugar, with barley water and milk whey anticipated tomorrow. Noted Indian figures Rabindranath Tagore, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya visit Veravda jail quarters today.
Cambridge officials placed guards around Harvard University President A Lawrence Lowell's home today after news of an explosion at Judge Webster Thayer's Worchester residence. In Cleveland Ohio Carmi A Thompson was named to direct the Republican campaign, announced by state party chairman A J Hirstina.
In Graveland Ohio on September 27 an aviator and passenger were hospitalized with broken backs after their plane went down in a field. The pilot John Harxia, 24, of Maple Heights and passenger William Mason, 99, of Bedford were among the injured.
Butler County officials directed county engineer W. S. Conklin to mobilize four road rollers and return unpaved roads to service. Responding to recent rains, work aimed to restore condition ahead of winter.
The Chicago Cubs arrived in New York amid drizzle prior to the World Series opener. Twenty seven players plus about SU club officials and reporters reached the city. manager Charlie Grimm prepares pitching options for Guy Bush and the squad plans an early workout at the Yankee Stadium despite the rain.
Sheriff John C Schumacher and Coroner Edward Cook head an inquiry into Walter Sparks 40 of 200 Pearl Street Middletown after his death Monday in Middletown hospital. Coroner Cook reports poison traces in Sparks stomach and will withhold verdict pending further investigation. Authorities seek any known enemies but see no clear evidence of foul play or suicide.
In Cincinnati on September 27 a surgeon involved in a fatal overdose incident at Unogviaw State Hospital faced questioning as he reconsidered his resignation. Dr. T. J. Treing testified the nurse misread prescriptions and that patient Mrs Ville nervousness required advance notice. Superintendent Dr. Baher claimed violations of surgical rules and he said he requested the doctor’s resignation, which was acted on. A state senate committee will review the inquest findings.
The Dokkies elected a president of the Ohio society unit of the Knights of Pythias at its stair meeting held here today.
New York reports the department of agriculture counts turkeys for Thanksgiving. Availability will be 31 percent greater than last year and prices will be cheaper. Government figures indicate ample supply for shoppers.
Corvallis Sept 27 The state board of education denied a decree against student operated automobiles after two groups of Oregon students arranged a street race with two horses replacing cars. A horse shied triggering a crash injuring several.
Washington September 27 conservative Republicans see a coming realignment as Roosevelt Republicans form with Teague and Senator Norma of Nebraska as leaders. They argue radicals join one side while liberals stay with conservatives and warn progressives have failed inside the GOP. If Democrats gain power, conservative Democrats may push leadership. Continued on Page 3.
President Hoover favors halting railway wage negotiations into 1920s, saying economic conditions after year’s start will provide clearer background for talks on a proposed 39 percent pay increase. Secretary Doak disclosed the approach yesterday.
Cuban Good Will flyers to leave Dayton after receiving earlier permission for a United States tour. Capt. Mario Torres as flight commander with Lieutenants Rudolpho Herrera and Paul Alonso led the group, delayed by rain from departing as planned.
E W Hines of Delaware is named the Justin J. Smith scholar recipient at Dartmouth. The award amount exceeds $500 and was announced yesterday.
New York on September 27 David Goldstein charged Aaron Holtz five cent admission to his world wonders exhibit at Coney Island. Holtz paid but later complained the price was too high. A magistrate held Goldstein in 100 bail on change of areas.
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