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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1935
Page
4
The fragmentary column discusses labor ads in Bayley Bridge and wartime roles for women, then shifts to Prohibition debate led by Doctor Weston’s book. It mentions unemployment, clerical work, and service roles, plus political notes on lawmakers and statehouse activity.
Washington reports a new NRA measure drafted to be ready for quick submission if business signals support. President Roosevelt reportedly knows its basic provisions and raises no objections. The bill aims to empower civic state power to regulate interstate commerce and promote voluntary codes in business without broad code mixing.
Five machinegun wielding bandits robbed roughly $120000 from Madrid city hall employees before fleeing in a taxi. A city council member fired at the escape vehicle. one worker was killed and two wounded. The driver claimed he was kidnapped to drive the gang. Police pursued leads from bloodied taxi evidence and hospital reports.
Five inches of snowfall ducked across Ohio as weather observers noted steady precipitation statewide. Officials warned roadways would be blocked by slick ice and numerous traffic accidents were reported amid the wintry conditions.
The garbled text references a heavy vote and notes from individuals named Shane and Dave Gideon. It also mentions a high school and a unclear quotation about Shelroa thvistine. The source is fragmented and lacks a clear single event or outcome.
Washington reports that the AFL split over industrial versus craft unionism may influence Lewis and the labor movement. The piece traces NRA figures Johnson Richberg and Green, noting potential shifts toward industrial union secession and possible Labor Party implications drawing concern from Democratic politicians.
An uneven collection of notes from Charleston and vicinity outlines various achievements and events involving West Virginia’s African American community. It mentions religious missions, school staff, scholarship winners, bar exam success, Red Cross efforts, and local civic roles, with references to notable individuals and institutions such as St. Francis, Mt. Sinai, Booker T. Washington home, and Storer College.
Fragmentary text references Johnson C. Smitt, football teams, teachers, and a coal mining note. Mentions West Virginia Democratic clubs, Edinboro, and World War era activity. Contains incomplete names, places like St Al and Edinburgh, and a coal tonnage figure of 554 tons in 26 days.
A state commission in Charleston decided to submit water samples from the Kanawha River to an expert chemist for analysis. Pending findings will guide the next actions in the pollution inquiry as conservation officials report no town outcry and officers begin source investigations.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a religious gathering with a Reverend, a guest speaker, and Monday night scheduling, though details and names are unclear.
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