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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1934
Page
1
AP report describes a violent incident where detectives sprung a trap on an extortionist. Two men died in the ensuing gunfire at a scene described near a park. Authorities, including agent Walsh, had demanded money under threat to a victim and his family.
Texas authorities hold a kidnapping suspect linked to the seven year old Dorothy Arsiva Aradiey of Rupert, Gregory County. Police are fingerprinting the man to verify identity as searches continue for the girl’s whereabouts and a father from Rupert provides details.
West Virginia veteran legislator Ben H. Butcher announced by telegram to former Senator William F. Chilton that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the Senate. Butcher, described as a progressive, noted his service in the present legislative body and his influence during a recent special session.
Havana residents in Vedado report a day of fear as thousands of machine guns and rifles fired into the air. Government sources say a rift between civil and military authorities grows while officials warn of a possible move toward military rule. No injuries reported amid disturbances tied to the resignation of Emeterio Venta from the cabinet.
All presidents and secretaries from national farm land banks within seven miles of Charleston are to meet here today as part of a series of meetings in the Mid-Atlantic district. The session aims to discuss closings and to consider important matters of the organizations. About 13 branches are included in the call, with Federal Land Bank officials expected to attend led by President Charles S. Johnson.
Roy Blizard clinched the 1934 city wide golf title by defeating Stine R. Hall of Kanawha Country Club three and two in the third annual tournament final at Meadowbrook Golf Club. The match ended on the 34th hole after a tense, crowd-pleasing duel in Charleston. Blizard also holds the county public links title won last fall at Meadowbrook.
Washington reports preparations by the administration to avert a substantial steel strike. Labor leaders, including Mike Tighe of the Amalga mated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers, demand a reopening of the settlement. President Roosevelt plans further talks, while Hugh S. Johnson and Edward F. McGrady coordinate efforts after recent West Coast dock disputes.
The Gazette prints a clergyman sermon titled The Home Coming of the Ransomed. The Reverend Wwitsur Ghall contends for awakening souls in dust, urging readers to heed scripture and the dew of herbs as the earth nourishes. References include Be Thessalonians 4 19 18.
The Kanawha River claims the lives of Clinton Lee a South Charleston boy and Howar Kin solvin a Coalburg company employee plus a third drowning in the last two weeks. Patrolman G Casey helped recover the body of Clinton after two hours of rowboat searches as river rescuers battled near Coalburg. The incident follows heroic efforts by fellow youths including Robert Bodmer Samuel and Carol Black as they attempted to save Clinton from a sinking boat near shore.
Washington reports the government asked American investors for up to 800 million in new money via a treasury financing operation. The plan offers 12 to 14 year 3 percent bonds and 5 year 2 1/8 percent notes, with options to expand the issue and exchange old certificates. The move aims to cover recovery costs and convert short term debt into longer term securities, amid large existing maturities and ongoing emergency spending expectations.
DETROIT June 3. Socialists at their biennial convention voted to resist war by all means and to set up a proletarian rule, aiming to topple the capitalist system. Led by Norman Thomas and Daniel W. Howen, the coalition of centrists, leftists and extremists defeated the old guard 88 to 47, with one old guard member elected to the national executive committee.
Local reports describe a wildcat well blowout at the T. d. Woot No. 1 project in New Birmingham, with experienced observers predicting strong production. The crowded site indicates high interest as drilling and gas flow were observed, suggesting potential large yields in the area.
President Roosevelt will outline administration legislation ahead of Congress adjournment. Democratic leaders plan to meet him at the White House to press the pension housing and other measures, with adjournment possible if key bills pass. Senate votes on reciprocal tariff and related relief measures loom, as House prepares to back the $1,178 deficiency bill and RFC borrowing.
To ledo officials of the Autolite Company today ratified an agreement ending a long strike. The plant will begin 20 hour operations Tuesday and by week’s end all sites will be back at work. The pact includes a five percent wage increase and union recognition, approved by the United Automotive Workers and Autolite on behalf of 900 non striking workers. Other plant approvals were expected to be announced soon.
PARBONS June 3 Police held William Bragg of Charleston 21 CCC worker and Beatrice Trippett of Hambleton after a car crash killed Paul Meble 0 and injured Manzi Hull 38 at two am on Parsons outskirts. Bragg claimed he was driving while Trippett owned the car. Officers found liquor in the vehicle and noted a broken headlight plus damaged fender. Bragg and Trippett were to be held pending further action. sheriff suggested both were intoxicated.
Report from Chicago on June 3 notes widespread efforts to confront a severe spring drought. Federal, state, and private agencies mobilize to relieve crops and livestock losses, with a White House conference planned to brief President Roosevelt on relief efforts. Weather forecasts promise further rain in the Rock Mountain region.
Washington June 3 delegates from Pennsylvania Republicans McFadden and Strong told a bank taxpayoff advocates group that payoff legislation may not pass this session A heated floor fight nearly broke the gathering until Edward Sheck of Akron urged positive action and a national campaign to build support for payoff legislation as delegates agreed to solicit national advertisers for funding and momentum.
Beckley June 3 Rose Arle coach at Beckley Junior High suffered the loss of his left arm in a highway accident today while driving from Bivelleta to Beckley. His arm was torn off when caught by a truck between Camp Creek and Flat Top as companions Sam Cohn and Herbert Atanabury steadied the wheel to prevent a wreck.
An automobile plunged over an embankment near Glen Jean killing its driver Jonni W. Brown 45 a Beckley store clerk. The car fell 35 feet struck railroad tracks and dropped down another embankment.
In Los Angeles Westwood Hills a man identified as Louis Payne reportedly killed his mother Mrs Carrie Payne and brother Robert Payne with a hatchet. The attacker fought back, walls splattered with blood, and money appeared untouched elsewhere. The son, Louis Payne, 26, was seen near the house as lights burned all night. Police consider robbery a possible motive though several pocketed items were left behind. Neighbors recall Louis visiting the home Friday and a physician neighbor aided in recovery of the bodies. The case remains under investigation with the suspect in custody.
Frank F. Merriant spent his first day as Carl Tobia's new governor attending religious exercises in Long Beach. He planned to drive to San Francisco overnight, spend Tuesday there, and attend funeral services for late Governor James Rolph before heading to Sacramento. He joined the First Presbyterian Church service as president of the brotherhood.
In Van Horn Texas, June 3 9 their skulls crushed the bodies of Riley Gmilth 60 cattle breeder and his 52 year old wife were found inside the burned Smith ranch house. Ranch hand Antonio Carrasco was arrested after blood stained sand was found near the ruin. He claimed he killed a sick veal in the corral. Neighbors live ten miles away and the fire followed a daylong mystery as authorities identified the couple by jewelry found beneath the ashes.
Thomas was near death at 84, a lifelong defier of insincerity. Former Colorado senator and governor champion of labor and veterans, aligned with Democrats yet wary of broad powers. He opposed the Versailles treaty, League of Nations, and near-ends with a note on gold hoarding.
CORBE Ont June 3 Two Dionne quintuplets developed jaundice overnight Dr A R DeFoe stated they must not be exhibited at Chicago s Century of Progress expo The five infants remain under medical care while parents heed physician advice and fight for their return to Ontario with constraints on moving the children.
Hallanan says he is not a candidate for the Republican National Committee chairmanship. He told the Associated Press from Chicago that he has never sought the post and his name has only been discussed as an available figure. He noted his telegram response to Charleston and mentioned Everett Sanders’s resignation as context for the session in question.
In Ranta Monica on June 3 a wire service story quoted Mussolini as mastering a “sire” of dictatorship and predicting how to drive other nations into line. He reportedly asked soldiers if they were real and declared that he had kept out of war until now though many predicted otherwise.
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