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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

5

Poison-For-Profit Murderess Dies in Ohio Electric Chair

Anna Marie Hahn, known as the poison for profit killer, was executed in Ohio's electric chair after a months-long trial. Jurors found poison crystals in a purse and linked her to three other deaths, while family and attorneys faced a final, somber goodbye before the 8 p.m. sentence.

John Canlvan Blanche George W. Kell Phy Xiclan Ais P.m Mrs. Hahn Hoodin Brant Walker Maln Hahn Hann

Unfortunate Name Sparks Clerk’s Call to Pollman

In yesterday's council election a man identifying as Lester A. Sullivan approached a woman precinct clerk and asked for a hale tot. The clerk invoked a pollman and ordered the arrest of the man, who was later revealed as Mrs. Lester A. Sullivan in a mix up of names.

Rostos Tia Lester A. Sullivan Pollerman Iberal Young Abe Lester A, Sullivan

Wagner Poisoning case tied to multiple deaths in Denver era

Evidence links poisoning with five grains of poison in Wagner and a later death of Albert Palmer, a retired railroad worker. City chemist reports poison remnants from a “last supper” in an attic. Mrs. Hahn faces indictment in Wagner and related deaths. Medical testimony ties Obendoerfer’s death to the same poison and notes suspicious travel and charity patient status.

Wagner Albert Palmer Hahn Otto T. Behrer Ennush George Geelman Rhine Gsellman George Obendner Fer Cébbler Colorado Springs Mrs.Hahn Obendoerfer Mrs. Hahn

Man 56 and Widow of His Son Wed in Private Ceremony

A 56 year old man and the widow of his son married in a private service conducted by a Presbyterian minister. Helen Roll had previously been married to John S. Roll, a Pittsburgh banker who died eight years earlier, leaving a four month old son, Robert. Santa Claus events are planned for Christmas Eve with two Santas, gifts, a tree, and a public viewing at the assembly hall.

Hatin Nage Roll Jackson Helen Roll John S. Roll Pittsburgh Bank Ieller Balp Ontario Robert Santa Claus 40 and & Auxiliary

Preparations Begin for Fairchance Holiday Aid Effort

Elbert Cook of Clendenin and the Logan estate coordinate county wide cooperation for Camp Fairchance. Several thousand very poor children have been placed in good homes, with hundreds more awaiting help and many never having heard of Christmas.

Lips Elbert Cook Clendenin Logan Enstate Bonne County Varias

Castle Raps U.S. Continental Policy

A former undersecretary in Hoover’s administration urges a restrained trade approach with Latin America. He advocates honest and unspectacular methods and argues the U.S. should be a friend, not a schoolmaster, insisting on fair treatment in dealings.

Hoover

Fascists Demonstrate and Demand Colonies

The piece reports fascist demonstrations and calls for colonies amid rising anti French sentiment. It notes 3,000 students parading in Messina and 1,500 students at another event, with tensions around Tunisia and Sardinia visits by Gen Alberto Poriani.

Nisia Tunisia Popotn di Roma Preemier Daladier France Corsica Tatian

Students march to Fascist HQ in Naples display signs

Professors led students to Fas cist headquarters and left a bouquet at the monument to the Fascist dead, then protesters gathered before shops in Naples with French signs before clo sing their demonstration as England reports a fox shortage for hunting.

Naples England

Beware Harsh Diuretic Promises in Eye Bag Remedies

A vintage ad warns against drastic products for eye puffiness and kidney concerns. It promotes a mild daily dose of a European mineral drink, Kruscien Balte, as a safer alternative, available at Cohen Drug Company and drugpits, with claims of healthful elimination.

Fred Cohen Drug Company Ard Drugpits Everyenere

U. S. Armament Debate Sparks Protests and Cautious Plans

Norris urges restraint amid arms expansion talk while opposing a war with dictators. Truman D. Mod criticizes large armament sums but supports a normal rise to meet needs. He calls for better Panama Canal notice and stronger coast defenses and anti aircraft guns.

Sen Truman D .Mod Panama Canal Truman

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