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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1932
Page
1
A West Virginia Democratic bureau statement condemns Republican appeals to Black voters. It rebuts alleged Lincoln legacy misuse and defends Democratic achievements in Black education, care, and welfare under past governors and legislators. It warns of dangers from segregation rhetoric and GOP “sale” of democracy.
The Democratic Colored Headquarters will open Monday evening at 24 McCreery Street Beckley at 7 30 p m Five speakers including out of town guests Dave Ware of Fayetteville and J Edward Meadows of Princeton will speak Music by the Raleigh county Democratic Sev enette and refreshments will be served
State Senator Worth Smith Jr calls milk producers nationwide to attend a Washington conference to organize a united dairy association to address the industry’s problems. The notice appears in Richmond with remarks attributed to Martin Ralsien and others.
Rog ers Hornsby, deposed Chicago Cubs manager, protests to Commissioner Landis over omission from world series money list. He argues he selected key players, trained the club, and led the team to its peak power as Pirates cracked, seeking a larger share.
Detroit and St Louis split a 21 inning doubleheader with the Tigers taking the first game 1 0 then losing the second 5 4. Baumholzer and Ferrell worked for Detroit while Tevey Schulte and others contributed RBIs in a taut 1 0 game followed by a 5 4 defeat in the nightcap.
Prohibition agent James G. Harney was found shot to death in Minnesota woods near Tamarack, 20 hours after a wild cat distillery raid. He was a brother of ML Harney, Chicago prohibition chief, who oversaw raids including a Superior, Wisconsin roundup that yielded 60 arrests. Suspects Harry Hedstrom and Bini Giving, both 42 and 20, were sought for questioning.
A dairyman describes the conference objective as preventing distributors from using unfair competition methods, addressing the industry’s distribution difficulties and signaling a push for fair dealing among dairy suppliers.
The League of Nations council set November 4 to consider the Lytton report on the Sino Japanese center in Manchuria amid Japanese objections. The debate touched on Japan's Manchukuo recognition and possible withdrawal if findings oppose Tokyo.
Libby Reynolds, in a candid interview, reflects on her marriage to Smith Reynolds, denying money motives, seeking acquittal and a full apology. She recalls his threats and the night of his death, saying she tried to be cheerful for strength. He clutched a pistol at his temple as blood flowed.
The quote captures the strain of anticipation as supporters and defendants await a trial. If the trial were tonight, the immediate pressure would ease, but the current delay amplifies anxiety for all involved.
At a Los Angeles welcome for Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, Isadore Dockweiler predicts California’s electoral votes will go to Roosevelt in November. Mayor Porter, hatless and breathless after a sprint, greets Roosevelt and tallies the crowd’s reception as the governor’s car moves on.
The speaker urges Republicans to abandon personal attacks and debate on ideas and proposals. He believes the Democratic party will win that year and that the public will repudiate those responsible for current conditions through a strong election result.
The article reports on campaign rhetoric as candidates spar over a proposed amendment. Speeches included remarks by R. E. Talbott of Philippi, candidate for state treasurer, and Louis A. Henderson of West Union, candidate for state senator from the Twentieth District, along with local contenders.
Theron Edds age 21 of Fayetteville sustained a severe eye injury when a flying plane at a Fayetteville landing field struck him with a splinter from a scorching block torn by the propeller during takeoff. He was taken to Oak Hill hospital where doctors warned removal of the eye would be necessary, though not yet performed.
Sidney Weil, owner of the Cincinnati Reds, declined comment on appointing Jim Bottomley as Reds manager. Bottomley, in conference with Weil for three hours, is among about 20 applicants. Weil will not decide on the managerial post until after the 1932 World Series.
Pirates topple St. Louis with multiple players collecting two base hits and Flowers ripping a three base hit. Winford took the loss despite four hits allowed in 2 2/3 innings as Quigley and Reardon contributed in relief.
Legion politics note Legion candidate Laula A Johnson from Clarksburg West Virginia was the favorite for national commander at the American Legion convention in Portland Oregon. Baseball box score details list Reynolds and Kuhel among others with multiple hits and runs, Fraitas pitching for Washington.
Greenville Missouri September 24 Mrs Edna Williamson 34 was ordered held for trial at the February term of circuit court at a preliminary trial on a charge of murdering her husband Earl D Williamson 54 retired naval petty officer He was fatally shot at his home near here September 22 The state produced three witnesses all county officers who said Williamson could not have killed himself The defense offered four witnesses the last the defendant herself who said Williamson ended his own life
Yesterday the Pirates beat the Cardinals 7 to 4, the Robins won 3 to 2 against the Red Sox, the Cubs toppled the Reds 8 to 6, and the Giants defeated the Phillies 8 to 4 in 10 innings. Today Pittsburgh visits St Louis, Cincinnati plays Chicago, Boston faces Brooklyn, and Philadelphia meets New York 2 at home.
Chicago beat Cleveland 8 to 7, Washington won 8 to 7 against Philadelphia, Detroit defeated St Louis 1 to 0 in 10 innings, and New York routed Boston 9 to 2.
Washington Senators overcame the Philadelphia Athletics 8 to 7 in ten innings to close the season as Jimmy Foxx hit his 57th homer for the A's, a record-tying drive that also set a new mark for second place among major league sluggers. Foxx’s eighth-inning shot tied the Cubs’ 1930 tally at 171 home runs for that team. The A's and Senators wrap up the series in Washington tomorrow.
In Egypt rivalry between Akhmin and Sohag escalated into a deadly vendetta along the Nile. Skirmishes caused 13 drownings and injuries to over 100 as 3000 Akhmin residents paddled across to Sohag. Governor dispatched 150 police. officers fired in the air and combatants fled.
Army motor vehicles from the United States Army will cross West Virginia near Charleston on Monday and Tuesday. About 28 vehicles are expected to pass through the area as part of a military movement.
Bridge teams from Wheeling Fairmont Clarksburg Parkersburg Huntington and Charleston will compete in a duplicate bridge tournament in Charleston on October 1 to determine the state champion. Lieutenant Alfred M Freunther U S A noted bridge player will direct the event.
State police warn that a large slow moving convoy from Camp Knox Kentucky to Camp Hobbard Maryland will impede Midland Trail traffic. The group reaches Kenova Monday morning and camps Cedar Grove Monday night, finishing the trip the next day. Also noted, New River State College crushed Holy Cross 43 to 6 as punting woes doomed West Virginia.
An unidentified man about 35 was found bound and weighted down in Sue's Creek near Essex Maryland. Police estimated the body lay in the water about ten days and Coroner Jacob Dahlman ordered an autopsy to determine if drowning or head injuries caused the death.
The Rhodell P. T. A. met in the school auditorium with twenty five patrons and ten members present. Officers elected include Mrs. W. T. Sizemore as president, Mrs T. A. Roger as vice president, and Miss Stacie as secretary and treasurer. Committees were formed and meetings set for the third Thursday each month.
The municipal band directed by Oscar Williams will perform today at 2 o clock on the court house lawn. Public attendance is invited. The group earned praise after Thursday night’s performance at the Democratic rally in the Memorial building. Williams said the afternoon concert is to let the public know what the band is doing.
Charges of smuggling 450 Beaver skins from British Columbia to the San Juan Islands were filed against Frank Dorbrandt a noted Alaskan aviator. His plane was seized. Dorbrandt said he had not engaged in smuggling and was mystified by the seizure of his aircraft.
Mrs C C Latham of Findlay Ohio was among early football casualties after being struck by her son Rawson High School star halfback during a play. The incident marks one of the season's first injuries reported by The Associated Press.
Mrs. Latham standing among crowd suffers a broken ankle after a person?ling during a play. Rev J C Brown of Beckley spoke at Mt Joy Baptist Church S S Convention on Sept 14 outlining the year plan and securing support from the school staff. Indiana university football team lines up with nine returning veterans and four promising sophomores for the upcoming fall season.
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