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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1937

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Victory parade plan sparks Shanghai tensions amid Japanese march

Reported in Shanghai and Suanghal on December 3, 5 000 Japanese troops planned a six mile Victory parade through International Settlement and Bubbling Well Nanking roads with air support. A bomb exploded on Nanking road near Wing On store as the march dispersed. Casualties unclear. Japanese air forces claimed victories over Nanking and Chinese troops.

Bulletin Shanghai Nanking Bund Nantking Hangshhow Cheklang Haslaoshan Hangchow

Man Thought Dead 18 Years Is Alive

REMOND Washington December 2 INS Mr J Bentley learned today that son she gave up as dead 15 years ago is still alive Mrs Benney said I was the greatest news I ever had in my life Daigh had reappeared at Springfield Illinois to find the girl he wed before the World War had remarried All of us had abandoned hope of ever hearing of him again

Remond Wash J. Bentley Fife Halle Dalgh Argen Springfield

Postman to Count Noses of Pigs Nationwide

Postmen who helped with the unemployment census will leave pig census cards in 750000 hog raisers mailboxes to count hogs for the year’s market. Findings may indicate whether pork prices will rise or fall.

Washington

Pastor Monta Ball Second Trial Heads to Jury

BECKLEY Dec 2 A second jury remains deliberating over whether Rev Monta H Ball killed his second wife Victory Gay Cooper Ball after about three hours of talks The defense argued accidental death while the state pressed for first degree murder The jurors began deliberations at 3730 PM and will resume tomorrow at 6 AM The case follows a prior mistrial last March 5 with the same defendant and an insurance motive cited by prosecutors

Rock Creek Atate McGinnis Ball

West Virginians Get Opportunity In Flying Service

West Virginia youths face broad openings in Army aviation with more vacancies than applicants. Examinations on December 1 14 and 18 at Clarksburg WV target Randolph Field, the West Point of the pit. Edmiston urges college students to apply, noting waivers for those with two years of college. Successful candidates go to Randolph Field for training.

Rep Edmiston W. Va Edminton Randolph Field

Lewis and Green Seek Peace in Labor Ranks

Washington December 2 AP John L Lewis and William Green leaders of labor rival factions met for peace talks to unite the CIO and AFL. Their extended discussions failed to reach conclusions and recessed until tomorrow night. Philip Murray and George Harrison joined the four in a mediating effort shaping whether labor will present a united front after years of factional strife.

Washington Der John L. Lewis William Green Organized Labor Green American Federation of Labor and Lewis Industrial Organization Philip Murray CIO George M. Harrison A. F. of L CLO A. F. of L. Thas

British Army posts shaken in cabinet style reshuffle

London dispatch reports a major shakeup in Britain’s war office with three of four army council members resigning and younger replacements named. Viscount Gort becomes new chief of the imperial general staff while Deverell departs. Liddell and Brown receive top commands as the deputy chief and master-general of ordnance. Leslie More-Belisha, at 39, leads the new blood program as wartime secretary.

London INS War Office Army High Command Army Council Imperial General Staff Viscount Gort Deverall Lord Gort Cyril Deverell India France Fone Britain C. G. Liddell Harry Knox Ordnance Vicr Harold A. Brown Hurlf Elles Harald Staf Ronald Adam Lesie More-Belisha Page & Yart

War Veterans Rally to Preserve Santa Belief in Indiana

In Santa Claus Indiana, veterans led Adolph Storr to oppose psychologists who wish to end belief in Santa. Milton Harris faces removal over a modern painting by Emil Strauss showing Santa as a regal figure. Dorothy Somes Harris defends and seeks removal of the piece as tourists reshape the village’s Christmas image.

Santa Claus Ind Kris Keingle Indiana Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Adolph Storr Starr Milton Harris Emil Strauss Chicago Santa Hig Boson Dorothy Somes Harris Strauss

Prince von Starhemberg Marries Nora Gregor in Vienna

Vienna reports Prince Ern est Rudiger von Starhemberg wed actress Nora Gregor at St. Josef's church. The couple plans a February Vienna return for her stage debut as Lola Montez in a HU Hungarian play. His first marriage to Countess Marie de Salm-Reifferschmdt-Maitz was annulled after over a year of proceedings.

Vienna Ernest Rudiger von Starhemberg Nora Gregor St. Josef's Church von Starttemberg Lola Montez

Delbos Seeks Allies Accord in Warsaw Visit

Paris reports Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos travels to Warsaw to align France with eastern and central European allies for a broad diplomatic settlement with Germany. Diplomatic sources say joint Anglo French guarantees bind Poland and the little Entente, while Hitler is linked to colonial expansion talks as a price for collective security.

Paris Yvon Delbos Warsaw France Viscount Hallifax Adolf Hitler Hitler Delbos Camille Chautemps Min

Lunacy Boards Examine Booth in Kidnapping Case

Huntington December 2 Two lunacy commissions were appointed by Judge Clay Worth to examine Arplete Allan Booth 46 who is to be tried Monday on a charge of kidnapping Dr James J Seder 79 a retired evangelical minister and dry reader Booth will be examined tomorrow morning by Dr W M York and Dr J W Taylor two whysbins of his own choice whose appointment was obtained at pest ten of John G Hodson and Frank W Riggs attorneys appointed by the court to defend the accused man

Pest John G. Hodson Frank W. Riggs Judge Worth

Copeland Seethes and Demands Speech on Farm Bill

Washington December 2 Senator Copeland I New York told how a legislator feels when his speech is interrupted He was asked by Senator Pope U Hdak how he would yield If Lamay yield without closing the floor he would do so but said this important speech of mine is seething in my system and I must make it soon He spoke on the farm bill amid interruptions and mounting tension in the chamber.

Washington Copeland I.-N.y Pope

Lady in Distress Seeks Fortune From Ex Husband

New York dispatch reports Mrs. Marion Gustine Allgeyer seeking half of a $2,000,000 fortune alleged to be inherited by her former husband Howard E. Spaulding. The case unfolds in a state supreme court chamber as Spaulding demands $100,000 repaid from alleged ten years of installments.

New York New Orleans Supreme Court Marion Gustine Allgeyer Howard E. Spaulding Greenwich Conn Alfgeyer Clauman Spaulding Milliwaukee Wis Curtis Publishing Company Milwaukee Lawrence & Critchell Critchell

Flood Control Funds Sought for Ohio River Projects

Washington dispatch reports an unofficial House and Senate task force urged immediate funding for an Ohio River flood control program. A list of 157 projects totaling 4.88 million dollars was sent to President Roosevelt by airplane, with budget officials debating whether the money could be spent in the current fiscal year.

Washington Roosevelt House Bulkley Donahey Army Engineers Congress Qhip River Telef

Dies of Injuries in South Charleston Crash

Raymond Max Weemann, 34, of 1317 12 Quarrier Street, died yesterday morning from a fractured skull at a South Charleston hospital after a crash on U S Route 60 near the Davis Creek bridge. He was the county’s fourth road fatality this week. His wife, Mrs Weemann, suffered minor injuries. the truck driver was Howard Burgess of Oak Hill. Requiem will be at Sacred Heart church at 8:00 this morning. burial at Mt Olivet. Owen and Barth mortuary in charge.

Raymond Max Weemann Weemann Dunn Hospital Bure Ress Sacred Heart Church Mt Olivet Owen and Barth Wegmann

Enactment of 15000000000 Housing Program Seen

Washington December 2. Democratic leaders predicted enactment of President Roosevelts private 15 billion housing program before Congress adjourns for Christmas. They expect action between farm measure passage and wage hour vote. Eccles and Jones defended the bill as sound and aimed to attract private capital with a five percent interest rate and minimal strings.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate House van Das Bestar de Kaued Reynor Uccecu Barkley Jones Reconstruction Finance Corporation Senate Banking Committee Swith Building and Loan Associations Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board House Banking Committee Eccles Jonen

Woman seeks 500 dollar husband appeal to governors

A Cumberland woman claiming to resemble Jean Harlow sought a $500 husband to fund an operation for her mother. Gov. Nice received her appeal and sent a small check, though Cumberland residents knew nothing of her. A Delaware governor’s return address appeared on her letter as well.

Cumberland Dee Jean Harlow Harry W. Nice Misa Maureen Dannette General Delivery Richard C. McMullen Delaware

Art Jarrett Paves Way for Marriage With Showman Rose

Los Angeles reports reveal that orchestral leader Arthur Jarrett filed for divorce from swimmer Eleanor Holm, claiming her conduct with another man caused public scorn. The filing hints at a romance with showman Billy Rose as Holm and Rose’s public union draws scrutiny.

Art Jarrett Paves Way Showman Rose Los Angeles Eleanor Holm Swim Mer Billy Rose Arthur Jarrett Miss Holm A Jarrett Rose Fanniie Brice Comedienne Rose-Holm

State's Balance Reaches $20,222,899 in November Funds

State Treasurer RE Talbott reported that total balance in all state funds at the end of November stood at $20,222,890.73, the highest in years. General revenues fund rose to $3,388,413.21, up about $50,000 since November 1. Overdrafts appeared in three funds, one since eliminated today.

RE. Talbott Talbott

New Brain Operation Aids Athetosis Relief

New brain surgery announced at the Southern Medical Association seeks to ease athetosis by removing part of the pre central motor cortex in four patients. Dr. Roland M. Klemme of St. Louis reports relief as the procedure decouples nerve fibers to the hands and feet. A parallel procedure on the prefrontal lobes targets excessive worry and agitation in some patients, with suicide risk noted as a concern.

New Orleans Southern Medical Association Roland M. Klemme St. Louis Prain Klemme

House Floor Fight Looms Over Wage Hour Bill

A GOP majority in the House pushed the wage hour bill forward while opposing an investigation into how the signatures were gathered. Debate signals drastic amendments, with a one man labor department activator favored by some, and farm conservation provisions tied to land retirement tied to soil benefits under amendment. Senate leaders and McNary urged revisions aligning the bill with Secretary Wallace proposals, as House members prepared for further combat on minimum wages and maximum hours.

Washington APJ House Senate Board of Adminators Rep Beileau Wis McNary Ore O Pice Sec Wallace Pope Idaho Mc Gill Kans Secretary of Agriculture Rep. Fish R. N.Y Rep. Dies D. Tex Rep. Robertson

Associates Attend Coyle Services

Hundreds of business associates and friends of George Fayetta Coyle 85 attended his funeral at 3 p m yesterday at First Presbyterian church. He died early Wednesday at his home 113d Quastier street after a long illness. The Rev Ernest Thompson officiated and burial was at Spring Hill cemetery with Simpson funeral directors in charge. Surviving are his widow Mrs Nannie G Coyle one son George L Coyle president of Coyle and Richardson a daughter Mrs Eugene Proctor of Charleston two brothers Nelson Coyle Summitt Point Jefferson county and Biason Coyle of Nensho Mo and three grandchildren.

George Fayetta Coyle First Presbyterian Church Coyle Quastier Street Ernest Thompson Spring Hill Simpson Coyle and Whhardson Nannie G. Coyle George L. Coyle Coyle and Richardson Mra Eugene Proctor Charleston Nelson Coyle Summitt Point Jefferson County Biason Coyle Nensho, Mo

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U.S Arden Willie Willis Robert Quillen Beckley West Secretary of War High Council Prince Mra. von Starhembe von Starhemberg Booth Seder R. M. Wegmann Majority Maryland Eleanor Eleanor Moin Jarrett General Revenue Fund GOP Coyle’ Services
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