01 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1935
Page
1
Disjointed report cites a fire at a hospital where a youth allegedly admitted involvement. Authorities note possible motive and outline the sequence of events leading to the blaze. Police statements quote a suspect named Earl James Loyd Runnin and reference an initial confession.
A youth is held after a fatal shooting in which a man was killed and a revolver found in his hand. Sheriff Bostic says the suspect claimed the father threatened him and the boy fired in self defense. The incident occurred at a mountain area home as deputies investigated.
Fragmented OCR text about utilities and public interests hints at a tomorrow deadline for a power or utility matter. Key entities unclear due to damaged source. The item appears to be a public notice or briefing on regulatory action.
The Supreme Court ruled Charleston may issue municipal bonds for governmental projects via a vote despite tax limit amendments. The decision clears the bridge project election path and upholds the enabling act’s procedures as free of irregularities.
State tax official Fred J. Fox reports 1935 property levies will total about 26.2 million dollars, down from 32.3 million in 1933, as counties cut debts and costs shift toward schools and highways. He notes reduced valuations and public assessments while predicting eventual rebound as property increases return to tax books.
A new US Canada trade pact takes effect January 1 promising lower liquor prices in state stores. Import duties to be repealed, reducing costs on Canadian Scotch and English whiskies. The commission plans store openings in Mansong and Ronceverte within weeks as part of the rollout.
Officials report 402 traffic deaths last year and 281 in the first six months of this year. A coalition appeals for continued toll-free cooperation and heightened driver caution to reduce fatalities and improve road safety statewide.
Elks lodge members in Charleston gather at the Shrine mosque this afternoon at 2 30 to honor deceased members. Chapman Revercomb will deliver the principal address with Rev William P Lsfe Tring of the church giving invocation and benediction. Memorial committee members listed include Ny A Barth chairman Ira Mayoor Herman Winters Len Peters and J Eustace Chitton IT. The program features an orchestra direction by George Cromb and vocal solos by Mrs Carl Dahlstrom and Mrs Annie Laurie Laonare.
Mrs. Glady Jones, 65, recounts years of alleged abuse by her husband and a confrontation with a rival woman. She describes a dispute over a $25 lottery check that preceded a dramatic outcome, as authorities investigate the case.
State Administrator F Witcher McCullough announced that 45 755 people are now employed on Works Progress Administration projects in the state. The latest tally includes a total of 54655 positions filled last night and notes more funds totaling 15 500 000 located to the state to support unemployment relief until the next appropriation.
Fragmented OCR text shows political maneuvering around California figures and Idaho New York contention. Names like Requa Borat and Borat referenced amid noisy campaign chatter as organizers mobilize factions and debates roil party ranks.
In Santa Barbara California a year old woman is jailed on suspicion of murder. She was booked after a hospital arrest by Undersheriff Jade Ross and D Neville. Neville was later removed from the scene. authorities warned against leaving the hospital with the woman. The case moves through the county system as further proceedings are awaited.
A garbled excerpt shows discussion of cooperation and citizen duties amid veterans service certificates. The fragment hints at a wartime context, uncertainties about payment, and the role of friends and citizens, but many words are unreadable.
President Roosevelt to push a short congressional session and boil down appropriation and public works bills. He signaled possible embargo and subsidy actions while facing two major hurdles in Congress.
Four people died in a fiery two car collision tonight about a mile from Lincoln City. Authorities say one vehicle bore Michigan plates and another was driven by a man from a nearby area. Firefighters worked through the wreck as investigators sought exact causes.
Rush of consumer spending noted in November with substantial increases in retail sales and unusual industrial activity across the United States. Surveys indicate predominantly cheerful commerce across regions with broad gains.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a man connected to a St Chan connection with unnamed individuals. The entry mentions funeral arrangements at Langs Funeral Home and a Dalbak street location, with limited readable details remaining.
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