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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1936

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Col McMullen Found Guilty by Court Martial

Col Joseph McMullen, legal adviser to the assistant secretary of war, found guilty of dishonorable conduct by a army court of honor. He is demoted, threatens $150 monthly pay forfeiture for two years, and receives an official reprimand. Sentence follows four days of testimony over two railroad tickets valued at 369.70 from Joseph Silverman Jr. of New York, amid contract-change pressures.

Washington Army “Court of Honor Col Joseph McMullen San Francisco Joseph Silverman, Jr New York Silverman War Department McMuhen Upton Birnie

Cut in Salaries May Be Avoided

Governor Kump said last night that schools will operate the full nine months without teacher salary cuts. After a three hour discussion by the public works group on school finances, the board decided on distributing a $1,000 fund and will study county budgets. Kump stated there will be no reductions in term or teachers' salaries, citing generous state aid as keeping schools in good shape amid distressing days.

Kump Public Works W. W. Trent Lees Trent

Illie Williz Taint Fair In Department Grade

A fragment expresses frustration about behavior and grading standards in a department. The speaker contrasts their efforts with another person named Pug, noting difficulty in achieving recognition or a good name grade due to constraints or expectations.

Pug

Gloria Vanderbilt Stops Custody Battle at High Court

Mrs. Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt took her bid for sole custody of daughter Gloria to the U S Supreme Court. The 12 year old was with her paternal aunt Mrs Harry Payne Whitney as her ward under a 1934 court order.

New York Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt U.S. Supreme Court Gloria Harry Payne Whitney VanderbUt Appellate Division Lrder Washington Supreme Court Whitney Vanderbilt John F. Carew United States

Kip Rhinelander Pneumonia Victim

New York report states Leonard Rhinelander died of pneumonia at 34 after a week illness at his father’s Long Beach home. He had sparked a six year court battle over his marriage to Alice Beatrice Jones, a housemaid, and left a costly divorce settlement.

New York Leonard Kip Rhinelander Long Beach Rhinelander Manhattan Alice Jones Leonard Spain Lee Parsons Davia Alice Beatrice Jones White Plains Pirane Tory

Britain to study English coal control methods soon

Washington dispatch says the bituminous coal commission will send one or more members to England to study British allocation and production methods in the coal industry. Commissioner Smith reports funding of 512 fifty dollars and notes Maloney will attend hearings in Denver on coal price relations with a staff. Possible trips to Europe are under consideration for Tetlow and Acret to handle labor and legal aspects respectively.

Washington Bituminous Coal Commission England C. BE. Smith Smith Walter H. Maloney Denver Rocky Mountain States Trtlow Acret Europe Percy Tetlow Columbus George E. Acret Los Angeles Tetlow United Mine Workers of Amer Congress

Goodyear strike sparks Ohio plant shutdowns and mediation

Federal mediators sought to lead the Goodyear Tire and Rubber strike as 16,000 workers were idle across Akron, Canton, and Youngstown. Courts were asked to block strikers from plant entrances while labor leaders and Goodyear officials prepared for further talks amid allied sit downs and additional plant closings.

Akron Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Ohio Goodyear Company United Rubberworkers’ Union Kirike Columbia Chemical Company Libbey-Ownens- Ford Company Toledo American Fliat Glass Workers’ Union Department of Labor Mediators W. Chappell Edward C. McDonald S. H. Dalrymple Rubber Workers John House Goodyear Chappell Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad

Injured Man Frees Himself After Fall On Ice

Henry Plaehn slipped from his home's steps as water spilled and froze in the cold. He fractured several ribs and lost consciousness, then struggled to rise before thawing help was summoned in freezing conditions.

Miner Turns to Embroidery After Back Breaks

New York February report describes a Maryland coal miner who, after a back injury in a mine accident, took up embroidery to earn a living. John J. Rutledge notes rehabilitation success, cites 60 percent of Maryland coal accidents from fall or root causes, and discusses family and hospital roles in aiding recovery and self-support during compensation periods.

New York Maryland Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers John J. Rutledge Maryland Bureau At Mines

Mirror of Dead Man Frozen in Sault Ste. Marie Hospital

A local mystery surrounds a mirror atop a steel hospital table that refused removal forty hours after Derosion's death. Nurses and patients recall strange phenomena as witnesses decry attempts to move the mirror while Davenport allegedly concealed it. Descriptions hint at molecular attraction or other phenomena, though no conclusive explanation emerged.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Seri Patutie Sevres Deroster Davenports Rextut Pot. Btalaney Jorgenson Lewis Descheneau Plass Derosier Davenport

Page 8 Part A Fragment Prompts Incomplete Text

Fragment from page eight provides incomplete notes or captions with readable elements missing critical details. The surviving content hints at a section marker or publication placeholder without a coherent event or names. Further context is needed to derive a complete news item or headline.

Jassie Questioned as Hauptmann Trial Tension Rises

TRENTON reports Gov Elnffman states Leibowitz statements do not sway him. Atty Fisher demands Dr Condon return to explain discrepancies as Hauptmann defense seeks answers in the Brunn case.

Sulic Trenton Vsi Elnffman New Jersey Samuel 8 Leibawite Hono Richard Wauptmann N. 2 Atty Lloyd Fisher Loth Brunn Richard Hauptmann Samuel 5 Leibowitz Jumight David T. Wilcots John F. “Jassae Conedon Ransom Ques Bomang Fisher Dr. Condon

Gas Fells 2 Nurses and a Doctor During Delivery

In Woburn Massachusetts on February 26 7 a strange gas felled two nurses aiding a mother in labor nearly overcame a third and nearly stopped the attending doctor from finishing. Dr Thoman T Halpin said carbon monoxide was likely. The hospital tested sterilizing equipment heated by lighting gas as a possible source. The mother and eight pound baby boy were recovering. Nurses Catherine Bradford Carrie Jones and Martha Doherty are named along with Dr Daniel Joyce and hospital superintendent Edith L Morgan.

Wobirn Masa Thoman T. Halpin

Richwood Votes For State Liquor Store Establishment

Richwood residents approved a move to establish a state liquor store by a vote of 1,104 to 482. Recorder W. W. Green noted heavy turnout in cold weather with about 1,616 of 2,400 registered voters casting ballots. Nicholas County had previously opposed liquor store raffishment in November.

Richwoofer Nicholas County W. W. Green Hquer

Finding Pilot Redfern Report Denied by Rescuer

British Guiana February reports claim Paul Redfern the missing aviator was found in Brazilian jungle by a Brazilian village. Alfred Harred and others denied the finding and said Redfern did not accompany them. They described a dangerous jungle trek and a meeting with Redfern who refused to leave with them.

Georgetowns British Guiana Paul Redfern Ong Jost Brazil Alfred Harred Tr. Lanier Paramanito Datel Art Wabains Founer 5Ier Redfers Homuc Mountains Ailame Port of Spain Redfern Wiliams

Bullets Whiz Court Turmoil In Cleveland Robbery Case

Cleveland February 20 Detectives shot Clayton J Clausen during a robbery trial in a common pleas court as he announced intent to blow up the building Judge Samuel W H Sibert presided and a jury watched Clausen shouted threats brandishing a bottle Police fired striking his hand and body Clausen was wounded but survived doctors said the device contained a harmless ammonia and water mix He had a long police record including a $75 hotel robbery reference.

Cleveland Common Pleas Clayton J. Clausen Samuel WH Sibert Jaten Tam Patrick J.ryan Alfred Meier Ryan Meier Clavsen Clausen Dudge Sibert Clausen Wate D. L

Eastern Miners Ban Work Six Days East of Mississippi

Washington February 20 United Mine Workers orders ban six day work in eastern coal fields while allowing five day weeks west of the Mississippi. Union officials say suspension of the eastern five day week would not ease coal shortages due to unavailable cars for coal shipments. The decision follows a national survey of coal shortages.

Washington United Mine Workers of America

Razor Murder Of Loeb Conviction Reported At Day

JOLIET IH February 20. A grand jury has returned a true bill charging convict James Day with the razor murder of Richard Loeb. Investigators report gang rule at the Minors big house with bounds of cash on table in poker games. Prisoners claim jobs, privileges sold by guard and “wig chat” convicts. Gambling in shacks, dice games, and hundreds in wallets are cited by witnesses to governor’s committee.

Joliet Grand James Day Richard Loeb Big House Horner Puarde Emmett Moynihan Chicago Roy Bes Colorado State Prison Harner Moynihan

FDR Studies Revenue Gains and Tax Plans

Washington reports January internal revenue receipts rose by 38.6 million dollars from a year earlier, offset by a 10,000 dollar net drop due to tax processing delays. Officials foresee a 23 percent rise in income tax next month as quarter payments fall due. A tax bill and farm relief measures loom, with Congress eyeing adjournment by late spring.

Wasiington Roosevelt Congress Supreme Courts Treasury Vic Rep Hawkhead Alabama Treadway Senate Trenaury

Gardner Named and Gun Sales Traced in Probe

Senate munitions inquiry closes after 20 months with disclosure that former Democratic committee man Max Gardner was paid for influence as aircraft firms faced probes. The probe revealed guns sold from the army, shipped interstate, and resold to South American governments at large profits. testimony touched on “squeeze” money and air mail lobbying.

Washington Senate Aircraft Industry Max Gardner Democratic National House & Measure Praha Gardner Democratic North Carolina James P. Murray Loring Aircraft O Theer Egterdt Fjeronautical Chamber Merge Hax Gardner Congress

Kidnap Hoax Principal Is Freed After Fraud Hoax

New York February report says Caleb Milne IV, who staged a fake kidnapping for publicity, is released with no charges. Extortion counts against the actor from Philadelphia’s Milne family are dropped after a federal grand jury finds no indictment. Milne admitted the hoax after drugged and exposed, while his grandfather commented on the prank.

New York Caleb Milne Philadelphia U. S Lamar Hardy Isaid Mia Drylestown Caleb J. Milne Grand Jury Ween Milne Sansom Department of Justice Ransim Ponte Milnee Alice Millie

A L Scott 32 Killed by Train Near Boomer

A L Scott 32 was killed when his truck was struck by an eastbound Virginian passenger train near Boomer yesterday morning. The impact crushed the truck and sent Scott’s body over it. Scott worked for A Keathley, Charleston contractor, and the body was taken to Hooper funeral home in Montgomery before transfer to Woble Long mortuary. Surviving are his parents, two brothers Charleston and Clark, and three sisters Veda Banger Tarhon, Thelma Sentto Staunton, and Mrs Joseph Steele Ramanwood.

Scott Boomer Mes P. G. Scott South Muriner Charleston and Clark Scott South Rufiner Veda 1. Banger Tarhon Thelma Sentto Staunton, Va Joseph Steele Ranawood

New March of Cold Wave Starts East From Rockies

A fresh cold wave threatens the winter interlude across the Plains and Midwest. Temperatures dip into the twenties as snow and ice expand. officials prepare drastic flood controls on the St Joseph river gorge in Michigan while rescue crews race to aid isolated communities. Industrial and agricultural impacts arise as prices rise and crops face forecasted damage in California and surrounding regions.

Rockies Chicago Midwest Lavre Mont St Joseph River Gorge Evanaville Tod Coast Guards Call Lake Milhigan Downs St Larus Minning Henry More Tisinois Intel California H. Wilcomb Los Angeles Tres Prove Canyon Vink Tie

Legg Ends Life In Bridge Leap

Howard I. Legg, 44, barber of Burlew street, died after a leap from the South Side bridge into the Kangwla river. Rescue efforts followed, two skiffs transported him to the riverbank, and he died later at a Charleston hospital from shock and exposure. Fire department responders coordinated the rescue.

Kangwla River Howard I. Legg Barber Burlew Street Charleston Dewey E Kutix Credit Bie Real Virginian Land Tank Fire Department Seod & Trscue Bearor Jo Laws Mebane Tre Bradford Wilson Joseph Conner Legg Court Street Lore Wos Bartlett J. Bo Roberts

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