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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1935

Page

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Long Returns To Revolt Scene In Louisiana Tense

Baton Rouge faces a tense political standoff as Huey P. Long travels from Washington to challenge his opponents and reopen a court hearing amid reports of armed clashes. Citizens from across Louisiana mobilize as 200 armed supporters confront Long’s militia and state forces in Baton Rouge. Local guards remain on duty under martial order while rumors of further action circulate.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Huey P. Long Washington Foca Square Deal Association McComb Miss Long Haton ‘Rouge Sal TQ & m Lomor Bournecis Balou House Saline Sas Square Deaf Association Hedellie Roug Ravenne

Action on Bonus Pledged by Burns

WASHINGTON Jan 21 Us Yielding to soldiers bonus advocate who accused Aner ree of weave de jen tad oss quick action on the wo Bilton Hoth he he through Inffa fen and the payment through Jount Speaker Byres iele pecaneale er Ts rope fare etc. Burns announcement did much to relieve hard feelings between rival groups angling for pre a Behin ie scenes presidential eet pers dered various compromise etc. Vinson plan approved by American Legion heads would re ine send deme Patman's idea is sat to paring the bonus but he would be glad to see the matter tome up form yale the ears eat possible moment of one way or another.

Wassington Weae de Jentad Byres Byrn Fatman Howe Vinson cSian American Legion Patman Caid Yale Raed

Baby Bond Issue Moves Toward Roosevelt Plan

Washington January 31. The treasury schedules a March 1 start for a new refinancing move with a "baby bond" issue to be issued in denominations from 23 to 10000 and sold mainly through post offices. President Roosevelt to promote the sale. a cash balance of 2330 million supports heavy refunding in March and April.

Washington Supreme Court Treasury Roosevelt Odly Atty Gen Cummings Justice Treasury Departments Congress Saynee Danis Aly i Eeas Iy

Law Makers Trek To Big Reception

Washington dispatch describes newly sworn lawmakers arriving in formal evening dress for the White House reception with President Roosevelt, mingling in blue red and state rooms as Marine bands play. Debate over dress code and tradition colors surfaces among lawmakers including Everett Dirksen, reflecting partisan tensions and ceremonial norms.

Washington Hew Congress White House East Green Mr Roosevelt Everett M.dirk Aen Finois Dirksen

Bluefield Mayor Opposes Monopoly Control Plan

Bluefield West Virginia mayor W. Light questions a monopoly control plan after observing local liquor operations. He told a joint legislative committee that additional municipalities would resist dispensing liquor, outlining opposition from five cities and urging careful consideration of state policy.

Mayor Light West Virginia Bluefield Mquor W. A. Light Joint Legislative Committee Light

City Democratic Plan Campaign Slate for Primary Meeting

City Democrats announce a campaign slate for the upcoming primary. The party names key officers including a secretary treasurer and committee members for the city central committee as it prepares for a Monday night meeting.

Campaig Batea House Secomly Slack E. C. Casurer Lolard Clly

Diary Diary Giyrobers and White House Inquiry

A fragmented 20th century diary narrative recounts alleged diary entries by a naval shipbuilder and claims of bid rigging and influence over contracts. The story covers testimony sought by a committee, denials of coercion, and a businessman's rebuttal asserting ethical conduct.

State Stores Saloons Contested By Dry Speaker

The Rev. W. O. Given of Humphrey Memorial church argued to a legislative committee that state stores would not create saloons. He described a saloon as a place where liquor is sold or consumed, stating that three features do not define a saloon.

W. O. Given Humphrey's

Final rally speakers urge same liquor basis at Mumphrey memory event

Speakers appearing by the committee urged continuation of the same liquor basis at the Mumphrey memorial gathering in South Dear, while urging against opposition from the delegation. The Reverend W. MM Given then spoke as part of the final program, emphasizing unity and local support for the cause.

Lawmakers clash over immediate veto and budget actions

The political brawl centers on Governor Kump and Democratic floor leaders as bills move between chambers. Republicans demand immediate submission of a legislative program while minority members push for a formal opposition. Several education and anti smoking measures face reshaping or rejection, and a script law proposal advances to the Senate for action.

Kump Thamocratic Kovernor DeMonroe Senate Ian Dele Gz Adams Ohio West Vira

Molotoff Defends Demilitarization Pact at Soviet Congress

At the seventh all-man Soviet congress in Moscow delegates cheered as Vyacheslav Molotov rejected Japanese calls to demilitarize the Siberia Manchoultu frontier. He charged Japan with violating the Portsmouth treaty of 1905 amid news the Soviet army had grown to 40,000 in four years.

Moscow Japan Manchuria Vyachesiut Molotoff Husalo Siberia-Manchoultis Ted Molotoff Ttle Council of People's Commissars Portsmouth Age & Park

Campbell's Creek Gas Well Struck

Campbell's Creek gas well, seven miles south of Coopers Creek, struck at 4,000 feet in the Oriskany sand, delivering a million cubic feet open flow. Godfrey L. Cabot Inc. owns the well. C A Oakes halted drilling as heavy casing is set to handle 1,500 pounds pressure.

Kanawha Territory Campbell's Creek Coopers Creek Grosscan Ono Godfrey L. Cabot Inc Oriskany Grosscup United Fuel Gas Davis Creek C. A. Oakes Cadot Oakes Page

Witnesses terrorized by New Jersey agents in Hauptmann trial

In Flemington New Jersey two men claiming state representation threaten Hauptmann defense witnesses. Chief counsel Edward Reilly accuses New Jersey officials of pressuring seven alibi witnesses as court edges toward the handwriting expert testimony. The defense has bolstered alibi claims through two new witnesses including a Hungarian artist and a Harlem black witness, while arguments unfold over admissibility and credibility.

Hauptmann Jersey

Trial Will Extend Two Or Three Weeks In Hauptmann Case

Flemington New Jersey January 31 Edward J Reilly chief defense counsel for Bruno Hauptmann said the state will press its witnesses hard and the trial may run two or three weeks He noted the defense has more evidence and Hauptmann recounted his alibi story of being in the Bronx on the night the Lindbergh baby was stolen The state led by Attorney General David Wilentz questioned the credibility of Lou Harding a lumber jacketed observer and the two men in a station wagon recalling directions to the Lindbergh estate Please turn to Page 10 Part 1

Damon Runyon U.S Flemington N. Z New Jersey Edward J. Reilly Bruno-Richard Hauptmann Bull Brooklyn David Twilentz Reilly Hauptmann Sucka Story Ebvert Carlstrom August von Henke Wunstorff Marthenke Louis Trenchard Kiss Voo Henke Carlstram Harding Trendley N. J Ariie Richard Waupimann Bronx Hopewell Col Charles A. Lindbergh

Barbara Johnstone Dies After Clothes Ignite At Home

Barbara Johnstone four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Johnstone of Donnally street was fatally burned at her home yesterday when her clothes caught fire near an open fireplace She died about six o clock at a Charleston hospital where she had been taken shortly before noon Funeral arrangements are incomplete Surviving are the parents Her mother was formerly Miss Margaret Lewis.

Barbara Johnstone L. E. Johnstone Donnally Street Charleston Margaret Lewis

Justice of Peace Racket Exposes Employment Losses

A local report exposes constables and justices of the peace using suggestion writs to pressure workers. A man lost wages after a wage claim case ended with curried costs and a later added entry on the judgment. State Auditor Sims notes burdensome bookkeeping and prompt action to curb abuses.

Agalnat Court of the Justice of the Peace Edgar B. Sims

Masked Man Tries to Kill Beauty Operator in Fire

New York January 31 a masked attacker bound gagged and attempted to burn beauty operator Pastra Fannette Rivkin in a Bronx parlor She was rescued by building superintendent John Espinosa after she wrestled free and fell to the floor Rivkin testified she would testify for the state but police had not decided if she would be called Her husband Silman Rivkin said he suspected the assailant and could name him if Wilentz learns more The fire caused little damage and the arson attempt is under investigation with medical officials reviving Rivkin by ambulance

Jan Wait Wasi Whitaunitions Committee W. F. Troglender Arthur P. Thayal Larouche Laurence Wilder Homer Jeast Bae Justice of the Peace New York Bronx Fannette Rivkin David T. Wilentz New Jersey Rivkin Betty Fire Silman Rivkin Alheatha Rcs Wilentz John Espinosa Iie

Taylor Convicted Of Deputy Slaying

BECKLEY, Jan. 31. Ermal Taylor, 23, of Beckley, convict ed of first degree murder for the slaying of Deputy Sheriff Leamon Martin of Raleigh county. The jury recommended mercy, but the verdict carries a life term. Taylor faced no notable outburst. a new trial motion was filed. Vernon Lilly, 22, also charged, will be tried later this term. Trial lasted four days.

Beckley Ermal Taylor Leamon Martin Raleigh Tim Vernon Lilly Martin John Q. Hutchinson

NRA Enforcement Urged at Meeting

Sol A. Rosenblatt, director of enforcement for the national industrial recovery authority, urged public cooperation to prosecute wilful violators. He told 200 code authorities and business leaders that enforcement has been streamlined and progress should move forward with brisk energy to support NRA goals. He cited restitution alone as insufficient and emphasized prompt action.

Sol A. Rosenblatt National Rosenblatt NRA

Just as Much Money As Ever Wilt Decides

New York reports show this week's clearings near five billion dollars. Roosevelt administration officials discuss large sums and government activity amid an unsettled mood. The era of substantial money remains, despite a dip in sentiment.

Wilt New York Roosevelt Mons Neeper Bole al Woss

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