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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

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Senate Set To Vote Today On Utility Bill Abolition Plan

The Senate moves toward a showdown vote on a presidentially backed bill to abolish public utility holding companies. Sen Dieterich seeks to delay amendments and push a vote for tomorrow afternoon with final passage likely near 2 to 3 pm. Proposals to amend aim to limit the bill to regulating interstate power transmission amid objections from absent senators and requests to return the measure to committee for reworking.

Wastiington Senate Sen Dietrich DMI Wheeler D.-Mont

Supreme Court Closes Its Term on Old Telephone Merger Suit

A six year old suit over a one million dollar investment in a Pennsylvania West Virginia telephone company merger was remanded to Ohio county for action. Joan Garland originally filed against the executor of James N. Vance, later carried by Joseph R. Curl after Garland’s death. The case questions proper court procedure and objections to a third amended bill of particulars, with a focus on accounting for funds claimed received by Vance.

Ates Ohio County Supreme Court Joan R. Garland James N. Vance Garland Joeseph R. Curl Pennsylvania Vance West Virginia Ohijo County

Unclear fragment on animal handling and phrasing

Fragmentary text mentions rocking a cat and wringing a chicken's neck. No clear event or person is established. unable to determine a coherent news item or context from the excerpt.

Congress Seeks Authorization for Virginia Dam Project

Washington officials push congressional approval to authorize the Tyror dam project in Wet Virginia. About 3,000 workers are on site with $10 million in public works funds and no court action is expected, though approval is pursued after a Supreme Court ruling affected dam construction.

Washington Jonesy Y Congressional Tykart Virginia Vega Contress Public Works Mansfield House Rivers Aid Harbors Commititees Capesland DN. Y Senate Commerce Committee Uiniseuvers Anl Harbors Supreme Court Colorado River Thie PWA Congress

G O P Enlists Democratic Aid At Grass Roots Convention

The Springfield UL convention draws seven thousand Republicans from ten farm belt states. Speakers urge defense of the constitution and a possible new party while urging cross party unity with Democrats. Former Illinois governor Frank Lowden returns to advocate constitutional preservation amid Civil War scale rhetoric.

Springfield Turner Aride Antenew I Frank Lowden Harrison F. Spangler Joinex Spangler NRA Hay Hrecker Wisconsin

Federal Agents Seize Large Narcotics Raid in Detroit

Detroit June 1 federal agents seized contraband narcotics worth more than 20 000 dollars in a raid described by narcotics chief Joseph Bell as one of the department's biggest. Four men and a woman were arrested, with additional suspects in Toledo, Ohio, linked to the operation.

Detroit Forders Ah Joseph Bell Narcotics Division Department Lwearenia Toledo O.actuuyann

Compromise Reached on NRA Plan to Relax Labor Rules

Washington June 10 AP Senate finance committee announces a compromise plan to restore anti trust laws while allowing voluntary labor agreements. Exemptions would cover collective bargaining minimum wages maximum hours and child labor laws and certain trade practices under FTC regulation. Senate leaders predict quick approval, but some members still to study details.

Washington Senate NRA Senate Finance Committee Donald R. Richberg Recovery Board Sen. Borah Idaho Jeaders He Iragealrade Commission Clark Borah King Utah Hid McCarran D. Nevi Federal Trade Commission

Coast Guard Rescues Nova Crew After Reef Night

Coast Guard rescues 28 crewmen of lumber schooner Nova after it ran aground 100 miles north of San Francisco. Vessel battered by 10 hours of heavy seas and thick fog as cutters and rescue boats battled conditions to evacuate all aboard. The Nova sailed from Fort Bragg with lumber when distress call went out.

San Francisco Here Coast Guard Eee Atricken Coast Guard

State Seeks $57,600 Savings From Restoring Vision

Major Francis W. Turner notes that 16 blind children from poor families will undergo sight-restoring operations in Bluefield hospital. An eminent surgeon donates his services, hospitalization is minimized, and annual care costs drop from state funds. Transportation and home care add modest expenses, with total projected per-child cost around $138 for the operation and $360 yearly for follow up.

Bluefield Francis W. Turner Public Welfare Wie West Virginia Romney Dune 3 Turner

Pitts Appeals To Landis For Right To Play Ball

Edwin C Pitts a former Sing Sing baseball star appeals to Commissioner Landis in Chicago for a hearing after the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues executive committee upheld a ban on Pitts from organized baseball. Albany club officials and Pitts request reversal and early hearing.

Albany N.v Edwin _C Alabama Pitts John J. Evers Joseph Cambria Albany Cin Lanedis Pitts Jimse W. G. Bramham National Association of Professional Baseball Ieagues Edwin Collins Pitts Albany Baseball Club International League National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues W. G. Bramham Edy Bitts Joseph C. Cambria John J. Byers Albany Daxeball Club Johnny Evers Gav Tiesert H. Leman Pitta

Shriners Parade Sparks Carnival Spirit in DC

Thousands of Shriners marched into Washington for a mid day event at Union Station. The crowd and drivers clashed over a taxi strike and GM sponsored cars. Imperial Potentate Dana Williams hosted delegates while the US Army staged drills. A main evening show featured Tony Canzoneri and Jack Dempsey refereed by Col. Dempsey. Hospital boards debated expanding care and building pools in Shreveport and Philadelphia.

Washington Shriners Mtrain Union Station General Motors Aliarneos Imperial Dana S. Wiliams United States Army Tony Canzoneri Fropna Klick Jack Dempsey Shriners’ Hospital Ssed Shreveport Philadelphia

West Virginia Bonds Sell All Issue in Refinancing Deal

An all West Virginia syndicate including Young Moore and Company, the Charleston National Bank, and the Kanawha Valley Bank purchased a 2290 thousand dollar refinancing bond issue. The 4 year redeems begin next year with a 1.4 to 3.8 percent rate, yielding an estimated 117000 in savings. Bidders from Baltimore New York Chicago competed, Hastings and Co from Wheeling among them.

West Virginia Stage Financing Yessterday Virginia Charleston Young Moore and Company Charleston National Bank Kanawha Vallley Bank Ibands Baltimore New York Chicago West Virginia Hastings Come Ving Wheeling Gertfer and Company FB. A. Dover

Woman Awaiting Murder Hearing in Texas Case

ALICE Texas June 10 11 a weed widow awaits an examination trial for the death of her estranged husband JL Morrissey 40 after a dispute in which a priest recounted her statement she planned to kill herself following the shooting. The couple sought reconciliation and discussed divorce with Mrs Morrissey later living in San Antonio.

Alice Tex Tonn JL. Morrissey Pathor Neymond Stocker Morrissey San Antonio Annie Stocker

Ickes Boosts PWA Interest and Loans

Secretary Ickes urged a return to a 4 percent interest rate on nonfederal PWA loans to states and communities. The recommendation totals 50.8 million dollars for projects including 25 million for the soil conservation service and 15.6 million for the forestry service plus 10 million for Wyoming Casper-Alcora reclamation. The plan allows federal donations to substitute for cash outlays and aims to deliver one dollar of reemployment for each 45 cents of federal spend.

Washington Tooxevelt Ickes PWA Ecoming Vftective Oguie Publice Department Gettvitier Sail Consservation Service Forestry Service Casper-Alcora Wyoming Sonc Ator O'Mahoney Tekes Jinlan JH Richmond American Bankers Association George J. Barry NRA

Flight of Clipper Ship Is Postponed

In Alameda California rough seas and storm conditions halted Pan American Airways tests and the clipper voyage to Hawaii and back. Captain Edwin C Muslek had route options but weather prevented observations. if conditions clear within 18 to 24 hours the flight may proceed.

Alameda Calif. Juan Pan American Yhawadi Kaywa Pan American Airways Edwin C. Muslek

Woman Admits Hiring Hitmen In Plans For Murder

In Rockville Illinois on June 10 a plea of guilty was entered by one of four men accused of conspiring to murder a Rockville couple. The state said Anne Lyddane demanded a refund of her down payment if killers failed to act quickly. Key witness Carnell testified about the plan to kill Francis Lyddane and Mrs Josephine Beall, with a $200 down payment and advice on how to execute the crime. The trial schedule was altered to hear further statements as the case progressed.

Rockville Mid APIA Anne Lyddane Rock‘ville Tows Bank Goozy) Carnell John J. Boland Trall Boland Carnell Carewell Byddane Beall Lyddane

China Accepts Tokyo Demands Amid North China Crisis

Chinese and Japanese officials reported acceptance of Tokyo’s demands on North China paving way for a new regime. Nanking issued a mandate banning provocative speeches and actions. hard punishment threatened for violators. In Tianjin, Japan moved troops after reports of burned military telegraph posts, but a spokesman said no provocation warranted firm action.

Priping China Tokyo North Nanking Chita Tientsin Yangstan

Turn to age as Stricken Home Reveals Torment Over Lost Boy

A grieving New York family endures a painful private vigil after six year old boy disappears near the East Side. The mother’s anguish and the silent house frame a tale echoing famed cases like Lindbergh and Franks while police attention remains scarce.

Danyright New York Jackie Kaul Waper East Side George Weyerhammer Tacoma Walch Charley A. Lindbergh, Jr Hopewill N Bobbie Franks Chicago Dockie East River

Four Others Sought In Kidnaping Case Hideout Located

WVDE PAIK June 10. President Roosevelt disclosed the parole system is under study after Crime records of the Weyerhaeuser kidnapers are publicized. Willam Mahan and Harmon Waley are named in confessions and sought by police and federal agents for parole violations. Roosevelt sent a telegram to Attorney General Cummings urging a thorough check of the system.

Wvde Paik SIUSI Weyerhaeuser Roosevelt Watts Aiides Dea Toth Harmon Waley Taroma Willam Mahan Weer Cammines Washington Cummings Mare

Spokane House Linked to George Weyerhaeuser Kidnap Case

Spokane police and federal agents identified a bungalow at 1509 West Eleventh Avenue as the hideout where George Weyerhaeuser was held before he was ransomed for 3200 000. Harmon Waley and his 19 year old wife Margaret are in custody in Salt Lake City, believed connected to the abduction. A nationwide manhunt for four suspected confederates continues as investigators press questioning and seek possible further arrests.

Fale Spokane George Weyerhaeuser George West Eleventh Avenue Couth Hill Tarmon M. Waley Washington State Ant Margaret Salt_Lthe City Justler Amen Tacome Congricht ALP Salt T.lake City George’ Weyerhaeuser Harmon A. Waley Margret William Mahon

West Virginia Plans Nationwide Grade Crossing Elimination

West Virginia outlines a federal public works program to eliminate grade crossings. F Witcher McCullough says $200 million will be allocated to states with at least 20 percent for secondary or feeder roads and routes within the federal aid system. The plan covers costs for separating grades, protecting crossings, reconstructing structures, and relocating highways, with 90 percent of project labor to be hired locally.

West Virginia Hare Public Works Program F. Witcher McCullough Anna McCullough Tyla Wehwaya

New ransom note found as manhunt for Mahan continues

Federal agents and police in Butte Montana pursue William Mahan third Weyerhaeuser kidnap gang member after a ransom note is found. A sighting near Walkerville north of Butte prompts fresh chase toward the Canadian border as old timers say he faces open country and inevitable capture.

Butte Mont Rocky Mountain William Mahan Mahan

Paroled Crooks Guilty Says Witl Paroled Crooks Guilty

Paroled crooks face critique as a federal stance questioned by commentary from Hollywood California. The piece argues state rights limit federal power and notes pardoned individuals as a clue to criminal identity amid mentions of a kidnapping case and NW region incidents.

Witl

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