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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1935

Page

7

Auto Plant Official and Wife Found Dead From Bullets

Flint Michigan reports the bodies of Lewis Wells 3-year old assistant manager at Fisher Body and Mary Wells 44 found in their home tonight both shot. Wells near a stair base with multiple head and body wounds while Mrs Wells lay over a gas stove with open jets. Coroner said cause of death a head wound and the couple had planned a trip to Canada earlier.

Flint Mich Lewis Wells Fisher Body Corporation Big Swift Mary Ineir Wells

Injuries Fatal To Sen Schall After Roadway Crash

Senator Schall died after a crash left him with a fractured skull and a fractured left leg. His secretary Orel Leen was slightly injured. He lapsed into a coma overnight and died. funeral set for Minneapolis Thursday at 2 20 p m with burial at Lakewood Cemetery. Vice President Garner and Speaker Burns to appoint committee to represent Congress.

Orel’ Leen Heri Geaorge W. Calver Capitol Boysician Sena~tor Congress Garner Burns Schall

Mexico Labor Party Rallies to Oust Calles

A Mexico City labor rally supports ousting Calles amid fears of clashes with Calles sympathizers. Police with fixed bayonets lined streets and 400 infantrymen formed a protective cordon around Calles house as thousands marched past his residence carrying red banners and placards.

Mexico Labor Party Calles Cardenas Callies New Calles Revolutionary Party Lovercome Calle de Anzuras Alfredo Siqueiros National Palace Lombardo Toledanno Moscow

Milk for Schools Scheme Reaches Johannesburg Area

Farmers around Johannesburg agree to donate unsold milk to public schools. Pupils receive cups and are told to drink freely at school, creating a free milk program for students.

Johannesburg South Africa

Capital fears plot as Calles faces armed followers

Early morning reports warn of ing disorders amid government accusations that Plutarco Calles is plotting a revolution. The claim cites Calles supporters and labor chief Luis Morones as armed with machine guns and ready to act.

Calles Luis Morones

Barbour County Town Has Late Christmas

Island Camp reports Christmas Eve for Barbour County children as Rural Mail Carrier Albert Newcomb recounts Santa’s delayed visit. The hazy winter trip from Clarksburn to Island Camp may delay Santa as roads thaw, with Carl Hopkins guiding the toy delivery aided by Postmaster Severe Ritter and Newcomb.

Island Camp Barbour County Santa Claus Albert Newcomb Clarksburg Carl 4. Hopkins Hopkins Severe Ritter Hall Newcomb Santa

Prayer and Skit Marked Man’s Final Crusade

A man railing against the Roosevelt administration before his death posted a prayer in voting booths, blasted New Deal policies, and performed a target shooting skit. Born near Grand Rapids, Michigan, he ran away with a circus, sold papers in Chicago, studied law in Minnesota, and became blind from an electric cigar lighter shock.

Roosevelt Star Chamber Doles White House Chicago Minnesota

Blind orator Schall’s career spans law and public service

The piece recounts the life of an early blind congressman who studied law to advance his career and became the first blind man to sit in the national House in 1914. It notes his sportsman resilience and famous Senate floor battles with Roosevelt era figures, plus an anecdote of a black eye from a flying fish during a voyage home.

Schall Senate Roosevelt Garner Congressional M. Bonnaud Manchester Brigade Fogland Tropics

Riots in Venezuela Prompt Martial Law Across Cities

Reports from Port of Spain say unrest in Venezuela led the provisional government to declare martial law in Caracas Valencia and Maracaibo. Gen Estequeio Gomez died in prison after arrest with two sons over an alleged plot to seize power. Provisional President Lopez Contreras seeks calm with public works and crop purchases while armed force is used to quell rebels.

Port-Of-Spain Trinidad Venezuela Caracas Juan Vicente Gomez Valencia Maracaibo Estequeio Gomez Lopez Contreras

Vigor and Ingenuity Carrying American Industry Into 1936

A year end look notes rapid advances in travel air and rail comfort. safer roads and diesel cars. global communications by telephone radio and news imagery. housing via insulation steel alloys and prefab design. education through film. bank Central United National Bank reports a $40 million rise in deposits as it greets readers with holiday wishes and a prosperous new year.

Central United National Bank

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