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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1936

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Britain Moves To Block New Entente In Europe

Britain dispatches Sir Eric Drum mond to Vienna amid rumors of Italy forming a broader alliance with Germany Austria Hungary and Poland. Diplomatic circles note past roles and the tense Geneva peace efforts as Italy readies forces in Africa.

Rome Great Britain Italy Germany Austria Hungary Poland Vienna Eric Drummond Eric League of Nations

Whited grilled by Gov Hoffman in Lindbergh case

Gov Hoffman disclosed Whited statements to state police about the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry. Whited testified he saw Hauptmann near the Lindbergh estate on two occasions before the crime and was asked if he would take action. No further steps were announced.

Feeton Millard Brune Richard Hauptmann Jack Eich Pate Ervernor Photohited Ereer Sey City Leon Atats Police Brome Flemington Identif Hauptmann Lindbergh Whited

Two Men Dead In Snoqualmie Pass Snowslides

Snow slides along a two mile Snoqualmie Pass stretch killed two men and trapped others as a bus and vehicles were swept off the road. Harold Deveraux of Yakima was rescued after nine feet of snow trapped him for hours. rescue teams, CCC workers, and volunteers operated with short wave radio to coordinate efforts.

Seattle Snoqualmie Pass High Cascades CCC J. R. Jordan State Highway Department Harold Deveraux Yakima Here Ellensburg

Missing After Blast at Sea Four Crewmen Suffer Disappearance

A massive explosion and fire on the oil tanker Albert Hill, about 200 miles east of Charleston, left four crewmen missing and the ship listing after a two hour blaze. Boatswain John Dyban of Philadelphia and seamen Herself Norris, John Gallamos of Philadelphia, and John Crabtree of Detroit were reported missing as search efforts mounted with nearby tankers and coast guard cutters assisting.

Jacksonville Fla Albert Hill Charleston S. C Allanthe Refining Company Atlantic Refining Company John Dyban Philaedelphis Norris John Gallamos Philadelphia John Crabtree Detroit W. F. Burdell Pure Oil Company Terr Modoc Norfolk Yamacraw Savannah Albert Hoe Atreen Texas Bross

Poison Plot Haunts Hills Girl in Family Tragedy

A 14 year old Gladys Dillon of Hamlin is charged with poisoning eight of her relatives after a bread and gravy meal tainted with a parasite killer sickened her family. Edgar Dillon, 40, remains critical. Prosecutor Damron plans grand jury action and possible trial in March if indictments proceed.

Mamlin W. F. Damron Edgar Dillon Damron Gladys Dillon Dillon George Waldin Gladys Alan Damion

Jury mulls criminal libel case over Inquirer article

In Philadelphia the jury weighing Atty Gen Charles J Margiotti libel charge deliberates after a day and night, seeking instructions on freedom of the press. The Inquirer article alleged Margiotti’s law partners planned a big tax fee grab amid a property tax amendment.

Bulletin Wallington Philadelphia Inquirer Alty Charles J. Mars Glott Washington Atty Charles J. Margiotti Willan McLean Margiotth Republican Party The Inquirer Margiott Law Partners and Associates the Inquirer

Walt Johnson Tosses Dollar Across Rappahannock River Feat

Fredericksburg Virginia February 22 Walter Johnson former strikeout champion tossed a dollar across the Rappahannock River amid ice and crowds, claiming a ~317 foot reach. Mayor Bloom had bet $100,000 on the feat, which fell short of his predictions. In Georgia Nap Rucker matched by sending a dollar across the Chattahoochee about 385 feet, marking a playful birthday stunt.

Fredfricksburg George| Washington Walter Johnson Rappahannock H. J. Eckenrode Pica Bloom BR Perite Eterion Frederick Aburd Atone Manon Antler Dohaxon Germantown Bolton Nap Rucker Brooklyn Washington

Roosevelt Cousin of President Roosevelts Dies at 47

Washington reports say Captain Henry Latrobe Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy and cousin of the president died suddenly at Naval Hospital aged 47 after an intestinal influenza attack. He had been acting secretary during Secretary Swanson’s illness and was admitted yesterday. Roosevelt, born October 5, 1878 in Morristown New Jersey, joined the Marine Corps before entering private business in 1920. He later served as naval attaché and held various posts with the Marine occupation forces and the Radio Corporation of America before his death. The notice notes he died of a heart attack while being treated for influenza and mentions ongoing speculation in Washington reports.

Washington Henry Latrobe Roosevelt Roosevel Naval Hospital Navy Sec. Swanson Althorghly Col One Well Navy Department Cn Roosevelt Philadelphia Baltimore Stoasevelt Morristown Nicholas Hourevelt Marine Corps Spain Eleanore Morrow San Franksco Marine Corps Uni Radio Corporaton of America Mie Radio Heal Estate Corporation Col Roosevelt

Uncle Tick Tock earns 12 death sentences in Germany

In southern Germany Adolf Seefridt known as Uncle Tick Tock, a knee watch repairer, was convicted of killing 12 boys over the year. He received 12 death sentences after judges ruled the crimes were proven though science could not confirm poisoning or strangling as the method.

Schwerermany Veh Germany Ticktock Beeleidt

Children Burned To Death In Hackensack Blaze

Four children died when a fire trapped in a bungalow on Pleasant View avenue and Route 2. Father Thomas Zethi, aged two months to seven years in unclear reading, was taken in dying condition to Hackensack hospital after attempting rescue. Police say an air wave started the blaze.

Hackensack WN. J Frh Thomas Zethi Hackensack Hospital Pleasant View Avenue Route 2 Youngeters Zeir Wes Wee

Court Decides For New Deal In Two Cases

West Virginia Concurs In a far reaching decision by Tadge Jonna di Parker with Judge Morris A Soper and Judge Elliott Northernton concurring the Fourth U S circuit upheld Congress power to enact the public works law and the WPA loan for a $2 000 000 Duke Power plant in Greenwood County Buzzards Roost South Carolina while American States Public Service Co in trusteeship avoids federal registration as intrastate commerce.

Charlotte N. C Fourth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals New Deal WPA Virginian Tadge Jonna di. Parker Morris A. Soper Baltimore Elliott Northernt O West Virginia Congress Duke Power Company Greenwood County Buzzards Roost Feueritg Opin OR. Robinson Duke Company United States Perme Court Soper William C. Colvman District Court Raltinvore American States Public Service Company Trutiees Securnition and Exchange

Morris Harvey Seeks New Site for Permanent Campus

Morris Harvey College, moved from Barboursville to Charleston last fall, seeks a new permanent site. The Kanawha City Land Co offers land near Mission Hollow if Morris Harvey builds a $100,000 facility. Officials say enrollments require expansion as negotiations continue.

Morris Harvey College The Gazette Morris Harvey Barboursvile Charleston Kanawha! College Fuel Technical Institute Charleston Educational Center, Inc Kanawha County Marella Harvey Board of Mission Hollow Kanawha City Kanawha City Land Company George S Laidley County Library Commission Morrix P Stankey Marshal College

Legion Pays Final Honor to Mitchell

Milwaukee Wis Feb 22 Brig Gen William Mitchell World War air service commander and the first American officer to cross German lines was buried today in Forest Home cemetery after a service at St Pauls Episcopal church. The widow declined a Fort Sheridan detachment. A flag draped casket was presented to Mrs Mitchell by Bart Fontane. Representatives of the federal government and military leaders attended.

Milwaukee Wit Usi Ger William Mitchell Pan American Legon Frink Mitchell Uygeross Arlington Cemetery Army Tisters Air Service Elizabeth Mitch War Department Iet Fort Sheridan Forest Home Cemetery Bart Fontane Brig Ren. A.W. Robins Wrightfield Dayton Roosevelt

Roosevelt Called Saviour of America In London's State

Postmaster General James A. Farley praised Franklin D. Roosevelt as the saviour of America in a national radio address from Topeka Kansas. He attacked Hoover and the American Liberty League while defending New Deal policy and critiquing Kansas budget cuts to education.

Roosevelt Saviour of America London Topeka Kas James A. Farley Farm Belt Alf M. Landon Farley Kansas Herbert Hoover American Liberty League Balary Cols Kansan Democratic National Committee Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Hoover U.S American Liberty Leagie American Cellophane League DuPont

Borah Charges Drive Against Neutral Law in Speech

Senator Borah charged an abroad campaign of insidious propaganda influenced U S neutrality policy in the Italo Ethiopian war. He attacked Great Britain's neutrality and warned against any group of nations guiding U S policy toward war or selfish action in Europe.

Washington Great Britain Sen. Borah Idaho America Borah Japan Manchuria Burah Great Britain x WU. S Europe

Slaver of Bride To Cet New Trial

Logan February report: Miner LOGAN C.D. Cutshaw, 29, who pleaded guilty to murdering his 1 year old bride Beulah Younce, received a new chance by court for a jury trial. He was in Moundsville death house awaiting March 14 hanging, not told his son had been granted. Cutshaw and Beulah married in November. after finding Beulah with a friend he shot her saying he could not live without her.

Beulan Younce Cutshaw Beulah Jackson

Leaders Enter Lists of GOP Foes in WV Races

West Virginia politics heated as W Chapman Revercomb and Hugh Short enter nominations for governor and U S senator. Revercomb, 40, Charleston lawyer, faces Miller and Grimes in primaries and plans broad outreach to discuss government issues. Short, Bluefield publisher and former congressman, also seeks the senate seat with early campaigning.

West Virginia W. Chapman Tevercomb Charleston Young Republican League Hugh Ihe Short Bluefield United States Revercomb Allegheny County Far Law School University of Virginia Koontz, Hurtbutt and Miller Grimes Lewis H. Miller Ripley W. C. Grimes Wheeling Congress George M. Flasher Patterson’s Creek H. D. Hatfield M. M. Neely

New Rule Boosts 100 Stocks by Fifty Percent

Washington February 22 The Federal Reserve Board reports a roughly 50 percent rise in the average price of 40 representative stocks over the past year driven by cash purchases rather than speculative credit. The board notes it can raise or lower margin requirements to curb credit demand from speculators, aiming to restrain stock market speculation without harming agriculture trade or industry.

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President Roosevelt Receives Temple Honor On Washington Birthday

President Roosevelt visited Temple University Philadelphia to receive an honorary doctor of jurisprudence degree and spoke on education in a republic. He then joined a Harvard Fly Club dinner in Cambridge marking the club’s centennial while his son John attended initiation. Hyde Park will see his tax bill plans for funding the farm program amid election-year considerations.

Cambridge Mass Roosevelt George Washindton Temple Harvard Temple University Philadelphia George Washington Republic Hiladelphia Supreme Court Ninel Wall

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