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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1935

Page

10

Policeman Who Caught Mahan Before Speaks

Officer James Mooney recounts the pursuit of Willem Mahan in Butte Montana on June 9 1935. Mahan evaded capture after recognizing Mooney and fled. a later discovery of a car abandoned on Orion and Montana streets yielded about $10000 in ransom money.

Willem Mahan James Mooney A. S Butte Mont Severa Om Bill Mahan Centralia Wash Mahan Tom Tom O'Neil Ron Montana Fallse

Prospects Bright for Averting the Strike in Guffey Talks

A fragmented report says hopes rose that a Guffey bill compromise and NRA extension might avert a coal strike. Senators Clark King and Borah push anti trust exemption removal while administration cautions over NRA extension as factions debate wages and Appalachian coal pricing.

Gulley Pad House Roosevelt O'Neill Operatora Te Sompact Laue Senate New Deal Chickama

School Boards Warned In Making Contracts

County school boards are warned by the state board of public works that contracting with teachers before levies are arranged for maintenance will forfeit their share of the million dollar appropriation to pay ninth month salaries next school year.

Atate Boards of Public Works Salimea

Coal Operators Hopeful As Hawthorne Plans Front Coal Sales

A Hawthorne committee led by Hugh R. Hawkhorn of Pocahontas advocates signing new coal sales deals with miners via unions to maintain wages and conditions through Appalachian sales agencies. Opponents warn a national strike could hit 106,000 West Virginia miners plus rail and related jobs if the Guffey bill fails, with lawyers arguing coal mining is not interstate commerce.

Gue Jtes Bil Hugh R. Hawkhorne Pocahontas Washington Humber NSA Appalachian Circianaut Kanawha Lafan and Williamson Kentucky Virginia Tennessee Ageney Hawthorne Committee Alabama Hirmingham Pennsylvania Kendicky West Arkansas Oklahoma Kansas Colorado Wyoming Utah West Virginia United States Senate Emnent Carrington T. Marshall Jusstice Ohio Supreme Court Fe, L. Greever Tazewell Appalachian Sales Agency Fartney Johnton Birmingham Ala Robert 5.Splman Charleston London C. Bell Columbus Herbert J. Inecob New York W. P. Belden Cleveland Maurice Winger Kansas City Supreme Court Dhe Congress United States Toca

Olga Grey Plays Real Portia Role

Olga Grey known for stage and screen work rises from European theater to Hollywood, then Detroit and Little Theater. Her career spans roles from Anna Karenina to Judith of Bethulia, with a shift to law study after theater burnout, ending in personal fulfillment and self realignment.

Olga Grey Portia Anna Zacsek Carter New York Hollywood Griffith Europe Budapest Rinxing Pichel Sam Hurus Gilmore Brown Detroit Frank Evan Petientip Esan Se Xor Oscar Collins Collins

Mahan Victor In Tri County Meet A Tri County Victory

Special to The Gazetted Kingston June 9 Eleven Kingston errors helped Mahan secure a victory in a Tri County game. Visitors led early with nine runs in the first three frames. Players named Mahan, Reed, and Sarratt featured as Kingston miscues shaped the outcome.

Kingston Berched Mahan Tris

Waley case details widen with confessions and arrests

Federal agents report a full confession from Herman M Waley and his wife Mrs Margaret Waley in the Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. The couple were arrested in Salt Lake City as investigations trace ransom notes, car sightings, and fingerprints across three states. Police recover part of the ransom and pursue additional suspects linked to the crime.

Acclietti J. J. Murpay James Mooney Department of Justice Miliey E. J. Eonnollly Waley Fice Shiilly Tonighit Harold Nathan J. Edgar Woaver Hoover Washington Oregon Ibelalio Mantua Tah Nevada California Fagor Hoover Bureau of Investigation Fontah Weyerhaeuser Whote Woover Mes Herman M. Waley Salt ‘Lake City Utal Waleys Salt Lake City Marchard Waley Federe Justice Department Trai Mahan Butte Miralng Bulle Avsttown Ogden Utah Federal ARENS James Monney Iran Southakota William Matic Mooney Aareenseray Ford W Ll Jerry Mursphy J. Edgardfonver Division of Investigation Department of Justs Young Weyehaeuser Jane 1 Neotna

Sino-Japan Conference Hints at Peace The War Scare Eases

A press conference yielded cautious optimism as Sino Japanese talks progress. Ho Ying-Chin and colonel Takashi Sokai voiced hope for a peaceful settlement. Both sides indicated remaining issues hinge on Chinese responses and policy shifts.

Wing-Chin Saji Takashi Sokai China Ho Ying-Chin Nanking Gen Ying-Chin Nonklan Japan

Bradley Cops High in Meet

Bradley High hosted a regional swim meet with strong showings from local clubs. Notable results include Bent Davenport taking second, Tiradley 4h and Senton Davenport 47, Dale Navis 48, and Joli Kramer 45 with other entries from Mil County and participants like Tom Meek Monte Wicktine and A W Williman among the names listed.

Cliftradley Charleston Jonre Weiter Bevenport 2A

France Trails In Cup Matches

In PAWS on June 9 Australia defeated France in cup play led by Jack Crawford and Adriac Quist. French pair Boretra and Marcel Bernard struggled against Australian serving, taking a single set as Crawford’s serve remained unbroken for most of the match. The French effort showed flashes but could not overturn the Australian advantage.

PAWS France Indias Jack Crawford Adriac Quist Jean Boretra Marcel Bernard Boretra Bernard Crawford Berotra Wits Nervalls Quist

Parks Wins Oakmont Golf Title Amid Storm and Slippery Greens

Hagen and Thorgen staged a late surge but Parks held firm, finishing at 290 after a fierce Oakmont test marked by rain and treacherous traps. Dutra and Elrod battled for runner-up as gold and scorelines shaped a dramatic final round.

Hagen Thorgen Tto Loral Ind Pittsburgh University Parks Haren Theoe Pittsburgh Darke Gard Oakmont Henry Picard Hershey Ray Imino Tommy Armour Marty Beloit Wis Wolf dGalten Gene Satazen Tnament Oud Dutra Vincent Elred

Hoover Pays Fine Tribute to Police

Washington June 9 Director Hoover praised local officers and police departments for their cooperation in solving the Wayers kidnapping case. He cited commendable aid from Chief J J Murphy of Butte, Chief W A Kirkley of Seattle, Chief Pallice Uarnht Mird of Tacoma, Chief W Payne of Salt Lake City, and Capt A S Mevard, noting arrests by agents and the discovery of the green sedan with ransom notes leading to the suspects.

Erieham City Utah Salt Lake City Salt Lake Cheyenne Wyo George Carroll Chicago Butte Tacoma Haiving Brigham City Washington Wayers Hacuser Hoover William Cole Inghway J. J. Murphy Mont Waleys Tle Xerecte

Pittsburgh Elanec Plate Notches Narrow Victory In Rough Game

A chaotic report from the game notes Pittsburgh Elanec scoring on the plate but dropping several to the mound. Key players Pepper Martin and Wally Moses delivered hits while Jonan and Barkin anchored defense as Berwick led early before Athleticg and Cardinate rallied in late innings. Final score referenced as Athleticg 42 to 173 with Berwick and Cardiviala close behind.

Jonnaon Metwick Mires Pepper Martin Wally Mosea Jimmy Oex Fiona Barkin Rf Prt Vaugnen Flieatee Wdohneon Athletica Berwick

G Men Start Intensive Hunt For Ex Convict

Newspapers summoned officers reveal a high priority search for an ex convict. Hoover names Waley and Mahan citing criminal records and photo files at the justice building. He notes limited details about a woman involved and dismisses a reportedly glamorous ransom mention as likely newspaper speculation.

Hover Waley Mahan Tie Upper Moora Justice Building Hoover Ffster Taccama Salt Lake City

Birds Top Charleston In Wild Slugfest at Kanawha Park

Huntington’s Birds defeated Charleston 7 to 6 in a chaotic seven inning affair at Kanawha Park. Skolnicki and Zimmerman drove key hits for the Birds, while Burman, Poland, and Silvey produced for Charleston. Winning pitcher Farmer scattered hits as Twardy and Davis pitched for the losing side.

Mike Skolnick Mane Lee Burman Charleston Ick Taok Zontini Joe Ravis Isher Gruzdis Borgmann Silvey Young Bobby Devis Portemouth Kanawha Park Fire Gamer Nuntlagion Chadesdon Agit A Égurman Norgm'n Y'Sontini Nin Ec Ofavtorie Ip Casey Rh Obenujie Db Noland Ounee Bilvey Ogalty i Chandler Onatrene Ire Umune Parmern Tuns Zimmerman Pagmer Batamane Breore Turmian Gebuitz Dua Casey Uutman Twa Ol Parmer Bharivalk Owl Parmer Marytnie Mitecrott Parmer Martgate Paaard Hall Poland Farmer Umplres Jenkina Awdelo Gammel Tuptsgion Zbweinickt Utwardy P R. Davie Nuntineton Charleston Bkeinick Reckmarnn Tidey Gactilices Atizals Zenith Htolen Deses Horgimahn Nosdoin and Deakina Tane Ths

Baer and Braddock May Weigh In on Ring Strategy

The dispatch contrasts Baer and Braddock with Headdock showing mental lapses. Baer vows quick knockout and warns the commission against any repeat of a prior alleged drug incident. Dirk Griffin reportedly offered 250000 in Dallas for a future bout with Dempsey watching.

Carnarn Bate Headdock Gould Baer Mike Cantwell New York Asbury Park Dirk Geiffin Dallas Texas Kummer Dack Dempsey

Southern nation Keneyilie 1 Innings annex Bei New ar Birmingham

A damaged fragment notes a cricket or baseball style inning with an unclear scoreline 6 to 1 and an annex reference to Birmingham. The readable piece mentions Birmingham and a single inning scoreline amid garbled wording. Named entities are sparse but include Birmingham and possible teams.

Aouthern Lation Keneyilie The Annex Bei New Ar Irmingham

Radio Highlights Across Networks and Concerts of 1894

A fragmented OCR listing radio program names, networks, performers, and times. It mentions NOCAWEA S Alices, Bamanit Dlek in Woods, Moo Wittemnawaisa, orchestras, recitals, and multiple network slots across regions in a dated, garbled schedule style.

Nocawea Network Alice Bamanit Dlek Woods Wittemnawaisa Pirsesladio Carel Dela My and Helly Gouls and Aheller Nieck Chamber Aypates Haydn sheMax Tom Coakiey Leonard Keller Duluth WABC Jack Orchestra Ruck Rogera Miiweat Eat Ca Oorrey Tte Rebottt Ares Fan Binur Ict Deel Archie Neyer Sonny Woods Orche Midwest Ig Fame Amor Liltenot Chea Wid Denny Kyte Orchratra

Markets Recover Previous Losses Amid Volatile Trading

The market outlook remains uncertain as volume shrinks and prices fluctuate across sectors. Cotton textiles and steel show cautious activity while copper and lead rebound or ease. producers note price cuts could reappear, and deflationary pressure lingers though some sectors stabilize.

Associated Press New York Dusiness Hepta Sthatacovery Kern Hoth Capitol Tabor Stock Exchange Lutlale Vernea of Industry Acme Walt Steet Aterharsap Indiatey

Baer Braddock Heavyweight Title Bout Headlines New York Card

New York June night brings a 15 round world heavyweight championship battle between Max Baer and James J Braddock at Madison Square Garden The undercard features Jau Ambera vs Fritz Zivic in Pittsburgh and Maxie Rosenbloom vs Mil Nonalre Murphy in California A six rounder occurs at Ventura Thursday night

New York Max Baer James J Braddock Madison Square Gordon Jau Ambera Kota Fritzl Zivic Pittsburgh Maxie Rosenbloom King of the Light Heavies Mil Nonalre” Murphy California Ventura Cal

Koppers Triumph Over Ameagle in Tri-County baseball

Koppers edged Ameagle 12 to 9 in a Tri-County League game after Green hit a pinch homer in the eighth inning. Ameagle led 4-3 after seven, then Koppers broke through with a two-run seventh and added runs in the ninth to seal it. Elking and Stover teamed for the win, while Martin, Carver and Johnson pitched. Jamaica’s road program noted.

Mount Cardon B. Cooney Green Oppers Ameagle Vickors Amtengle Koppers Elking and Stover J. Martin Carver and Johnson Cubs

Trade Trends Show Mixed Industrial Shifts

The report notes improved trend in trade with many sectors advancing while steel and autos lag. Electric output rose above 1934 but fell 5 percent for the week. bituminous coal climbed 83 percent year over year. crude oil predictions dipped but stayed above federal allowances. Retail sales rise amid favorable weather and price cuts, with summer apparel and wedding items spurring activity. regional results vary, and trade expectations remain unsettled.

Pacific Northwest Southwest Ayhern J Middle West Fince TRY Prototen Labes Pacific Coast New England Luzsare Vicarel Accenturies Juilverware and Furniture

City Improvement Plans To Be Studied Tuesday

Civic projects to be discussed at a public affairs committee meeting of the chamber of commerce at two o clock tomorrow afternoon. The agenda includes traffic regulations sewer construction in the business district the South Side bridge extension of a fourth avenue in Tyler creek and pavement conditions. Mayor Boone Dawson CG Fortney Harry L Cooper and others have been invited to attend.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Mie Tyler Creek Boone Dawson CG. P. Fortney Harry L. Cooper

Sida refinancing bids opened to refund Virginia debt bonds

Bids to be opened at Governor Tf. G. Kump's office at one o'clock this afternoon for the purchase and refunding of $2,240,000 in Virginia debt bonds that have been called in.

Tf. G. Kump Purc Virginia

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