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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

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Agreement Ends French General Strike With 40-Hour Week

Premier Leon Blum's leftist government announced an accord that ends the two week long general strike. It covers nearly all workers except white collar staff and includes a 40 hour week, wage increases of 7 to 15 percent, vacation pay, and recognition of collective bargaining rights, with some measures pending parliamentary approval.

Paris Leon Blum Roger Salengro Premer Blum Sulengra Umit Salengro Blum

Drowns at Lake Chaweva J C Dickinson dies at 22

J C Dickinson of Jackson street drowns while swimming with his bride of two weeks and sister at Lake Chaweva near Charleston. County coroner Dr J E Roberts notes cramps likely caused death. Body recovered by local firefighters and ambulance teams. burial plans set for Fayetteville. Survived by widow, father Robert H Dickinson of Vancouver, sister Dorothy Dickinson. Dickinson had moved to Charleston four months ago to work for Libbey Owens Ford Glass.

Yoseph Carter Dickinson Jackson Street Lake Chaweva Fred French J. E. Roberts Dickinson Bradford Wilson Earl Pierce Elmer Belcher Lake Chaneve Bey Barlow de. Roberts Barlow Mortuary Fayetteville Robert H. Dickinson Vancouver B.C Dorothy Dickinson Nancy Street State Department of Agriculture Charleston Libbey- Owens-Ford Glass Company

Willis Willis By Robert Quille

A quirky line from a comic voice describes a new kid who won’t get rattled. He vows to learn from Cis tl Lomarray and shows Pug how to view one, capturing a playful scene with streetwise humor.

Missing girl Dorothy Bhanen prompts massive county search

In Washington, a missing Pretty schoolgirl last seen after a party sparked a large search by a three-group contingent spanning farms and villages within a ten mile radius. Sheriff Ralph Gear vows to consult with State's Attorney Nathan Eier as the investigation continues.

Perrin Bors Dorothy Bhanenshine Miles Theanghamt Washington Posesy Ralph Gear Farewell County Nathan Eier

Chinese Armies Ready for War Across South China

The South China government announces mobilization as tensions rise with Japan. General Lie Chure Jen, chief of the Canton regime forces, says China will defend against a perceived Japanese threat while Nanking denies any invasion plans. Military leadership from the Kuomintang movement expresses concern over national security amid reporting of troop movements and provincial actions.

Tok South China Japan Japar Mans King National Lie Chure-Jen Kwanesei Toops Canton Chieese Nanking Nankeng Hane An Liew Lue Ao

Foes Fire Upon Mine Union Head

Springfield reports a shooting attempt on United Mine Workers of America president Ray Edmundson of Illinois as opponents of the Progressive Miners of America claim responsibility. Detectives fear renewed violence after past mine head gunfire and bombings. Edmundson escaped by falling to the ground after bullets struck his coat during the attack near his home, as authorities guard against further clashes in the coal region.

Springfield Carlagh Runmen Ray Edmundson Iinois United Mine Workers of America Edmundson Progressive Miners of America C W. Sesberg Totus

Augel Retains Links Crown With Narrow Final Victory

Frank A. Knight reports that 23 year old Ruegel, an brokerage employee, defended his City-Wide Golf Tour title at Meadow Brook. He defeated Garnett Brown 9 and 8 after a 46-hole final, securing the Gareth Trophy amid rising afternoon hail and swirling winds.

Frank A. Knight Gazette Meadow Brook Golf Club Due Ruegel Implove Garnett Brown Ragel Gareth Trnphy Frank C. French Rormt Tulchisen Roy Blieard

Six Arabs Killed In Revolt Fighting Near Jerusalem

Six Arabs were killed and a British soldier wounded in a fierce clash on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The battle followed an Arab sniper attack on buses, with machine gun fire and rifles as British forces boosted operations to quell the unrest in the Holy Land. Local residents and tourists heard the fighting as troops routed the gunmen amid bombing and sabotage.

Jerusalem Holy Land Jerusal

Belief Trust and Surrender Declared Essential Salvation

Reverend Clyde L West of Starcher Baptist North Charleston emphasizes belief in God trust in God and surrender to God as essential elements of salvation quoting Ephesians 2 8 and portraying salvation as the Bible’s grand theme likening it to a concert led by a master composer with one enduring theme on salvation.

Clyde L. West Starcher Baptist Church North Charleston Gazette Schubert Beethoven

Man From Ranks Named Schwartskopf Successor

TRENTON N J Governor Harold G Hoffman named Captain William J Hamm Mele Fi hee after of the ton station as superintendent of the state police. He succeeds Col HM Norma Schwarzkon whose term expires at midnight. The appointment announced over the state police teletype follows expectations that Schwarckapf deputy would assume the vacancy. Col Mar Kimberfing is described as polite superintendent. Carter, with the state police since its organization in 1924, was also discussed as senior officer.

Trenton N. J William J. Hammmele Fi Hee Ton Harold G. Hoffman Norma Schwarzkon Tex WE Sehachel Schwarckapf Hiad Mellie Col Mar Kimberfing Carter Nuiks Lemon Maening

Chile Blocks Peace League

Washington report notes proposals to form an Amer icas League of Nations and possible Latin American move toward Geneva. Observers say the Buenos Aires conference and looming US led talks test hope the league will revive or be replaced by a broader regional organization despite past failures.

Washington America Buenos Aires Bryce la ai-Armers Buenos Ives Amer Nations Betta Generaily Miler Chile Britain United States United

Conferees Hunt Tax Accord Amid Senate Delays

Washington reports indicate conferees from the House and Senate pursue a tax bill accord as housing and ship subsidy measures loom. Senators Wagner Copeland press for floor action while attempts to proceed on both bills stall amid quorum gaps and weekend turmoil.

Washington Durie Senate Otis Beedy Kid Foe She Sumnise Cleveland New York Wagner Copeland Sanday Brig ACM Laamo Wadees

Luciano and eight lieutenants convicted in vice empire case

In New York on June 7, Charles Lucky Luciano and eight henchmen were found guilty on 62 counts of operating a $12 million annual prostitution racket. The blue ribbon jury delivered verdicts before Supreme Court Justice McCook after six and a half hours of deliberation. The defendants faced up to 240 years each. prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey watched as the guilty verdicts were read amidst the nine defendants' reactions. The cases proceed to sentencing next week.

New York Charles Lucky" Luciano Supreme Court McCook Laciano Edwin Adever Thomas E. Dewey Luciano Vice Empire Mother Davie’ Betlle Little Abie Wannhfein Tommy Bull Pentmyery Tiny Bredericks Benny Spiller Jesse Jacobs Megee Burkinman Ralph Liknori Tig Sturm Vieitera Ina Ammoth Vine Syndicate

Alvin Brown 27 Killed as Car Leaves Road

Alvin Brown aged 27 from Prenter Boohe county was killed when an auto left the highway near South Malden and overturned on an embankment. Four others were injured, one seriously, including Evelyn Brown 25 and Woodrow Asbury 44. State police cited rain water pooling on the road as a possible cause and the car was demolished, with parts lodged in a tree. Brown’s body was taken to Bartow mortuary and victims rushed to McMillan hospital in Barly.

Alvin Brown Prenter Boohe County South Malden Prowter Jonah Hal Cuty Lmre Evelyn Brown Alvin’ Brown Higginbotham Woodrow Asbury McMillan Hospital Barly Thar Mall Dover Alventinn Brown Bartow Mortuary

Stop-London Move Sparks East-West Fight at GOP Convention

CLEVELAND June 7 Republican delegates clash over platform and ticket with a constitutional minimum wage amendment as a central issue. Hoover supports state wage regulation. Herah opposes. White backs the idea. others push farm, tariff, and money planks amid bids for president and vp.

London Cleveland Hoover Herah Chicago Vandenberg Michellan Landon Landon Mate Alf Suppitiers

Fire kills seven and injures eighteen at hotel in San Francisco

A four story frame hotel near South Market Street burned rapidly as firemen fought for two hours. Seven people died and eighteen were injured including a clergyman and several residents identified and others unnamed. Identification was difficult for severely burned victims. The blaze left charred walls while authorities investigated its cause amid a large contingent of firefighters and victims.

Francisco Persing San Francisgo

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Williamson Storm Damages Homes And Trees Across Town

A severe wind and rain storm hit Williamson on June 7 causing roof loss to several houses, shattered windows, and uprooted trees. Publisher H G Clark estimated damage in the thousands with up to a hundred homes lightly damaged. The department store suffered broken windows and stock was rain damaged. Main highways were blocked for hours.

Historic Crown Sold to American Syndicate

The famed crown of The Andes with 152 emeralds and 453 sapphires, once part of Incan royal regalia, was sold by Bishop Maximilian Crespo of Popayán to an American syndicate led by Warren Piper. The 24 carat gold setting weighs over 10 pounds and was crafted over six years by about twenty goldsmiths. The sale proceeds were intended for charity.

WEW York Andes Maximilian Crespo Popayan Colombia Warren Piper Chicana Todas Pera Peru Atahuallot Caxamalca Hua Pius X Evar Piper Pius XI Vatican City South America

Borah Opposes Constitutional Amendment On Wage Law

Senator Borah of Idaho rejects committing the Republican party to a constitutional amendment for minimum wage laws. He urges solving the issue without an amendment and criticizes a gold standard platform. Borah voiced his views before the Cleveland convention, noting rising excitement over the question.

Hoover Supreme Court New York William Allen White London Kansas Alt M. Landon Simik Borah Frank Knox Washington Idaho Cleveland

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