This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
8
Washington June 8 Pretty Queen Elizabeth endures a broiling sun on her first day here. She arrives with 50 trunks and two dressers, favors mauve sheer suit for arrivals, and uses a parasol and powder to preserve a regal queenly image.
Kenneth Knapp nine drowned when a rowboat capsized in midstream in Wheeling. His brother Norman three and companion Robert Hammond nine swam to shore. John Shunk of Bellaire Ohio recovered the body after two hours.
New York detectives investigated 15 addresses the state department suggested be searched for bombs as a precaution for the upcoming visit by King George and Queen Elizabeth. None were found. Most locations were described as meeting places for radicals while 1,587 detectives scanned rooftops bridges and overpasses along the royal route.
Washington June 8 report details the royal motor procession from Union Station to the White House. The day saw heat and chaos including a spectator death, hundreds needing aid, a fainting marine guard, and security shifts as the crowd sought vantage points for the king and queen.
Hunters found little to take as they moved through Union station where adhesive tape marked spots for souvenir seekers. The scattered crowd pressed along the floor showing tokens and signs of waning interest at the curbside event.
A cocker spaniel named King saved J B Purcell a retired Huntington coal operator by leaping on a rattlesnake during a walk near his Cranberry ridge summer home in Richwood. The dog died from the bite despite hospital treatment.
JACKSONS MILL June 8. The U S should negotiate for strategically located islands to settle war debts and strengthen defense. Homer Chaillaux national Americanism chairman of the American Legion told Mountaineer Boys State attendees that Britain owns islands in the West Indies ideal for Panama Canal defense. He named another small South American country with valuable Pacific islands and urged boosting trade with South American nations including manganese coffee and rubber purchases.
M R Dodd of Charleston assistant superintendent Kanawha county schools has been added to Marshall college summer school faculty to assist in graduate work in education.
The itinerary lists a full day in Washington for the royal visit. The King and Queen attend a White House reception, the Capitol reception, a Navy Yard luncheon on the Potomac, a wreath at Mount Vernon, wreaths at Arlington and Fort Hunt, tea at the White House, a dinner at the British Embassy, and a late departure to New York City via Union Station.
Charles Helmandollar aged 60 died in a Bluefield hospital after being found seriously injured beside a dead companion on railroad tracks at Tazewell Virginia. Investigators say both Helmandollar and Will Cox, also 60, were likely struck by a freight train Tuesday night.
Washington dispatch notes Rep Randolph says King appeared tired around the eyes during Elizabeth's garden party visit. He attributed weariness to the trip while praising the queen as gracious. Guests described the royal couple as lovely.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.