Premonition of death ends Pittsburgh lawyer life
Louis Zickgraf, a well known Pittsburgh lawyer, was found shot dead at his country home. A detective magazine titled Murder on the Limited lay open near the body. Authorities suspected robbery or disputed finances while noting Zickgraf’s eccentricities and political ties. A Kansas City widow and other unsigned letters appeared among his effects. Officers from Kansas and local sheriffs investigated motives and the possible involvement of a tall shooter.
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Pittsburgh
Kas
Louis Zickgraf
Thriller
Tella
Earl Kelley
Pittacurch
Zickgraf
Kelley
Wis
PN. Robinson
130Th
Bornhauger
Ickgrass Farm
High Utility Costs Highlight West Virginia Utilities
U.S. Senator-elect Rush D. Holt reports to the legislature that West Virginia spends more on utility services than on labor and state operations. He cites 1932 33 accounts showing county courts paid 179980.68 for utilities, with total state and municipal utility outlays surpassing other expenditures, urging rate reductions for citizen savings.
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West Virgins
U.S
Elec Rush D. Holt
Holt
Garmental
West Virgini
Isper
Schoo
Boards of Education
Willy
Kat Rawlin
Harrigan County
Ohio County
Cabell County
Marion County
Fourteen Executed by Red Firing Squad in Leningrad
Report details the execution of fourteen individuals in Leningrad under new anti-terror laws. It cites court verdicts and confessions tying defendants to the Zineovnev Soviet group and a foreign consul for funding. The piece references prior executions of 103 alleged white guards and contra-revolutionaries.
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Leningrad
Lindbergh Drama Heads Toward Hauptmann Trial Climax
New Jersey readies for the Bruno Hauptmann murder trial as Supreme Court Justice Trenchard and County Judge Trobbina prepare the bench. Prosecution led by David Wilentz includes Houck Jr and Large with Reilly and others for defense. Witnesses range from Col Lindbergh to Dr Condon and handwriting experts. exhibits include the ladder, ransom bills, notes, and the infant’s sleeping suit. The case chronicles the Kidnapping, chase, and notable ransom events surrounding the long pursuit in New Jersey and New York.
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New Jersey
Hauptmann
Associated Press
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Lindbergh
Hopewell
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
Adam C. Trobbina
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Tacitura Germani Carpenter
David T. Wilentz
Art
Anthony M. Houck, Jr
Hunterion County
George K. Large
Houmany
Edward J. Reilly
Brooklyn
Lloyd Fisher
Flemington
Frederick A. Pope
Somerville
Colonel Lindberch
Echops
New York City
Millard Whited
New York
Carpenter
New Jer
Bronx
Dr. Condon
Ronx
Aunterdon County
N. 7
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Detty Gow
John F. “Jaffle" Condon
Jatsle
Condon
Universal Service
Betty Gow
Mauftmann
Isidor Fisch
Harry Whitney
Miracle Baby Arrives Safe From Slain Missionaries
Four month old Helen Priscilla Stam, daughter of slain American missionaries, arrives in TsiAnfu from Wuhu in strong health after journey under Chinese nurse care. She will live with grandparents C. D. and Mrs. Scott as offers of adoption and sympathy pour in. Scott travels to Wuhu for the Stam funeral.
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Tsianfu
China
Helen Priscella Stam
Wuhu
C. D. Scott
Obituary notices from Woodland and nearby towns
Obituary notices report the deaths of John Henderson Clark 20 of Woodland Terrace with services at Harden and Harden chapel and burial at Spring Hill cemetery. The list includes multiple other deaths and funeral plans in Greensville Idaho Clifton Forge and Mount Carbon with survivors and pallbearers named.
Funeral services set for Mrs Coyle at Woods Memorial Church
Thursday at two o'clock services will be held at Woods Memorial church Clendenin for Mrs Maria Louise Coyle 43 Melbourne Fla who died yesterday at her sister Miss Laure Coyle's home South avenue Burial will be in Koontz cemetery She was a niece of George F Coyle and mother of Mrs Dent M Scott Survived by daughter also location of body at Owen and Art's funeral home Former schoolteacher taught about 20 years ago in Union school now Fruth school Funeral arrangements incomplete
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Samual D. Dodd
Samuel D. Dodd
Feuterdby
Seventh Avenue
Clifton Forge
Oak Hill Presbyterian Church
Virginia
Zona
Earl
Charleston
John
Joseph
Washington
Clyde Grass
Mantramery
the Woods Memorial Church
Clendenin
B. F. Newman
Koontz
Maria Louise Coyle
Melbourne
Fie
Laure Coyle
South Avenue
Hubbard Grocery Banquet Held At Hotel Ruffiner
Employees of Hubbard Grocery Co hosted their annual banquet at Hotel Ruffiner with executives praising a strong year and optimism for 1936. J O Nelms acted as toastee while speakers included J W Herscher S D Springston Spencer A C Lavariance E M Sparks and N Le Bonham. Entertainment featured Angee Watters studly of dance, Mr and Mrs Don Davenport, comedians, and Richmond Houston and his orchestra.
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Hubbard Grocery Company
Ruffiner
J. OR. Nelms
Monater
J. W. Herscher
S. D. Springston
Spencer
A. C. Lavarence
E. M. Sparks
N. le Bonham
Pupila
Anyee Watters
Doncint
Don Davenport
Richmond Houston
Father Appeals for Mercy to Aid "Stone Boy" Case
In San Francisco a 60-year-old California man, A B Mage dorn, asked a federal judge for probation after being convicted of possessing untaxed liquor. He said his 19-year-old son Albert, a UC medical student, is slowly turning to stone due to a rare disease, Mycalis Ossificans, and that he cannot afford proper care. The son described doctors saying treatment is unavailable while the father pleaded for leniency to keep assisting his son through this ordeal. The court considered probation as a potential outcome.
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San Francisco
Univrsity of California
Tclener
Ught
A. B. Magedern
Ward
Call
Frank I. Kerrigan
Magedorn
Albert
Alahady
University of Californias
Kerrigan
Japanese envoy signals new naval arms pact efforts
Japanese ambassador Salto after meeting Secretary Hull said Tokyo will cooperate in international efforts and seeks a substitute accord to replace the Washington naval treaty. He outlined proposals to abolish capital ships and carriers, cut overall strength, and pursue equality while easing war fears. Ky Fujii accompanied him to the State Department.
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Hull
Japan
Stane Une
Salto
State Department
Foreign Office
Washington treaty terms spark discontent over naval parity
A further term of the Washington treaty of naval limitation permits retaining offensive arms and accepts a ratio system that creates naval strength disparity. The allocation of an inferior ratio erodes national prestige and is likely to provoke enduring discontent among the people.
Birth Notices From Malden and Olcott Hospitals
Birth announcements report daughters for Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dolln of Malden Shirley Ann born December 26. Dr T H Hutchinson and Mrs Hutchinson of Olcott announce daughter born December 87. Cyril Ho of Plus and spouse welcome daughter Phyllis Ruth. A son born to Mr and Mrs W Gardner of South Charleston December 2 at McMillan hospital. Banks of the Irish Free State refuse to increase overdrafts of many countries.
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J. J. Dolln
Malden
Shirley Ann
T. H. Hutchinson
Cyril HO
Plus
Phyliss Ruth
2. W. Gardner
South Charleston
Mc+ Millan hospital
Irish Free State
Bank takeover at Nitro by Kanawha Valley Bank
Kanawha Valley Bank assumed all liabilities of Manufacturers Bank of Nitro yesterday. John L. Dickinson announced five representatives will assist Nitro depositors next week to balance accounts cash checks issue new pass books and accept deposits. Total liabilities were 125 016 with assets including cash and marketable securities of 102 03R.70 and cash advanced of 21 079.00 against notes and accounts.
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Manufacturers Bank of Nitro
Kanawha Valley Bank
John L. Dickinson
Jetter Institution
Manufacturers Bank
Kanawha Valley
Nitro Bank
Dickinson
Lindbergh Kidnapping Case Sees Renewed Activity
Renewed probes surround the Lindbergh kidnapping with witnesses revisiting the Sourland area while 2500 case files and key clues are rechecked for the trial. Prosecutors press a new witness from the Bronx who allegedly saw Hauptmann in New Jersey before nightfall.
Senator Elect Holt Heads to Washington for Congress
United States senator elect from West Virginia leaves for Washington city to attend the opening of the new Congress. Holt declines to discuss when he will take his seat or present his election certificate. Some leaders favor waiting until his birth date next June, others urge immediate oath of office.
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Rush DP. Wolt
United States
West Virginia
Washington
Congress
Holt
Witness testimony questions Hauptmann link to NJ trip
A witness told the state that Hauptmann had gone to New Jersey, but the source refused to identify the witness. Hauptmann, jailed for three months, has consistently denied being in New Jersey on the kidnapping day or night.
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Plemington
N. J
New Jersey
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bronx
Hauptmann
Woman stabbed in home fight. Orlando Gibson sought
Alma Triplett, 34, was wounded in the arms and legs in a Court Street altercation last night. She was taken to St Francis hospital where attendants reported her condition not serious. Police were seeking Orlando Gibson, charged with the stabbing. Lord Conway, 77, and Mrs. Tya Lawson, 32, wed recently in London.
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Alma Triplett
Court Street
St. Francis Hospital
Orlando Gibson
Patricia Burke Weds Gallagher Despite Renunciation
Mrs Elizabeth Burke of Akron renounces her daughter's match with Jerome Gallagher. The ceremony took place December 22 at Sacred Heart rectory with Rev Felician Brookman officiating. Maid of honor was Mrs Annie B Kenna. groom's brother Morris Gallagher wore dress. The Gallaghers plan to reside in Charleston and Jerome works for Libbey Owens Glass.
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Elizabeth Burke
Akron
Ohio
Patricia Wealdreds
Olive
Jerome Gallagher
Tai
Frank B. Gallagher
Arlington Court
Sacred Heart Church
Felician Brookman
Annie B. Kenna
Morris Gallagher
Wea
Gallagher
Charleston
Libbey Owens Glass Company
Five Wilh Lose Jobs In Auditor's Office
Five extra employees in the state auditor's office who handled applications of People redeeming under the delinquent land relief measure will be dismissed at the end of the month. Chief Clerk C M Bailey announced the names J K Summerville D H Richard N O McGraw F H McGrew and Lena Hanley. The measure allowing land redemption without paying taxes or costs ended last June and an extension may be sought by the new legislature.
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State Auditor’s Office
C. M. Bailey
J. K. Summerville
D. H. Richard
N. O. McGraw
F. H. McGrew
Lena Hanley
The Itch Prevalent in Charleston
Charleston reports widespread itching concerns as residents seek remedies at Potterfield s and local shops. Health officials urge cleanliness and caution against unsafe home remedies while investigating potential environmental causes.
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Piltsburgher
Thriller Magazine
Red
Cy Ofconals
Duncan Grame Fostballar
Glasgow
Scotland
Arthur Koehler
Albert 5. Osborne
Hauptimann
Puro
Millard Whirted
Sourland
Taupttmann
Mopewell
John Henderson Clark
Woodland Terrace
Lormal
Harden and Harden Chapel
Spring Hii
R. H. Smith
Clark
John Clark
Joby T. Harriman
John T. Harriman
Greensville
Idaho
J. W. Hansford
Pratt
Irs
E.R. Cameron
Margret Kuho
Margaret Kuhn
Randolph
E. G. Hissom
Mount Carbon
Slaughters Creek
Donald Bailerson
George M. Smith
W. H. Surface
B. W. Welshire
N. L. Fererer
CW. Surface
E.R. Hayes
R. H. Henson
He Eskins
P.M. Russell
J. W. Calvert
M. Johnson
C Calvert
J. 1 Campbell
W. Mur Mys
GG. Farrell
W. W. Hrightwell
C. H. McConpell
E. Ti Blas
Daniel Witre
Danil Wlson
Fayetteville
Hubbard Grocery
Carey, System, Inc
W. E. Hoffman
Paint NT CO
NEW York Life
Tee Ange
Tin MuUon Dollare
Raymond D
Nitro
Lindy Baby
A. W. Cox
Capital
Alona Triplett
Lord Conway
Mratya Lawson
London
Patricia M. Burke
F. B. Gallagher
Potterfield
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