Slayer of Priest Wife Sentenced in New York Case
New York June 14 A judge sentenced Joseph Lith Steinmetz a Los Angeles divinity student to eight to fourteen years in Bing Sing for manslaughter after he killed his wife and a Catholic priest in a hotel room. The same proceeding included a manslaughter verdict for the wife and details of a recent marriage to the defendant. The judge indicated consideration of the couple’s age and past conduct while noting the slain priest and child were among the victims.
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New York
Bing Sing
Joseph Lith Steinmetz
Los Angeles
Bremmetz
Mercy
Ruth Armstrong
Steinmetz
John J. Leonard
Morris Hall
Lawrenceville
N. J
Charles C. Natt, Jr
Stainmetz
Wes
Eile
Kidnapping Case Tightens as Mahan Sought Near Here
A young kidnapping victim identifies a man fitting Mahan's description as the robber who targeted Butte last Sunday. Authorities fear Mahan, real name Dalnard, crossed into Saskatchewan, aided by relatives. Federal troopers have tightened highway blocks while agents from Spokane have vanished from the scene.
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Mahan
Dalnard
Acros
Saskatchewan
Butte
Lou Boedecker
Spokane
Makan
Han
Obituary notices and funeral services for area residents
Funeral services and last rites are set for several local residents. C L Winkler dies at Coal River Road home with four o'clock service and Toay's Hil cemetery. William Alex Miller of Gauley Bridge to be buried in Gauley Bridge cemetery after 2 30 service. Ralph W Adamson of Indianapolis formerly Charleston to be buried in Arlington after Washington service. Nannie Hawes of Reed to be buried in Sunset Memorial Park after two o'clock service at Putney Memorial Presbyterian. Franklin L Derrick of Sissonville to be buried in Derrick cemetery after eleven o'clock service at Humphreys Memorial Methodist. Green A Hogan of Summers County to be buried at Jumping Branch cemetery following Jumping Branch church service. Additional funeral for Mrs. Hogan held yesterday.
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C. &. Winkler
C. L. Winkler
Coal River Road
Lynn Mead
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Toay
Hil Cemetery
William Alex Miller
Gauley Bridge
Paris Bell
Pearl Helman
Vivian Miller
Lionel Hodge Miller
Charleston
D. R. Tinsley
F. H. Miller
BR. I. Miller
Gauwley Bridge
J. H. Miller
Beltpoint
Ralph W. Adamson
Washington
Ralph W.W. Adamson
Indianapolis
Ind
Arlington Cemetery
Adamson
Veterans Bureau
Misa Helen Egglestary
Nannie Mawes
Putney Memorial Presbyterian Church
Reed
Nannie Hawes
Tev
Franklin L. Derrick
Humphreys Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Sissonville
Huntington
Earl G. Hissom
Derrick
Pocatalino
Joseph Derrick
Woodward Court
Green A. Hogan
Jumping Branch
Summers County
Sophia
Hogan
Funeral notices and obituaries from Kanawha valley and beyond
Obituary notices list Mrs F E Hagan of Huntington dying at home and to be laid to rest after short services in Huntington. Other death notices include Benjamin White of Lincoln and Lee Rose of Parys with burial details, while Elizabeth Steinke of Moutzdale and Tequiem blah mass at St Lawrence church are noted. A ferret scare in Brichington, England ends with officials corralling the animal.
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Elizabeth Steinke
Baines Street
G. W. Steinke
Robert Steinke
Pittsburgh
Mis
Mary Seamon
Houtedale
Paz
John Sullivan
Smicksburg
Patrick
Frank Sullivan
Moutzdale
St. Lawrence Church
Moutzdale Cemetery
National Photo Contest Announces Four Class Prizes
A national contest offers weekly awards of 3 dollars for best pictures in four classes Children and Babies Sports Hobbies Action Scenes of Lifelike Landscapes and Informal Portraits. Final prizes total 25 10 5 and 3 dollars per class with a grand prize from the four class winners and additional certificates and honorable mentions.
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Sam Lifer
Perso
Entry Blank for Amateur Snapshot Contest
A reader submits an entry blank for the Charleston Gazette Amateur Snapshot Contest with photos taken after April 27, 1935. The form includes the entrant name and address printed on the back of each photo and an agreement to the contest rules.
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Charleston Gazette
Japs Send More Demands to China
June 14 report from Tientsin notes Japan pressed new terms on Chahar Province authorities including cessation of anti Japanese activity and punishment for detaining Japanese. Troop movements into Tientsin and Peiping continue as four Japanese nationals are detained at Changpe.
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China
A. U. Tientsin
Chahar Province
Nippon
Tientsin
Peiping
Shanhalkwan
Sung Cheh-Yuen
Chahar
Changpei
Greatest Cold Ore Strike Predicted In S Dakota Hills
Custer June 14 Francis Case publisher reports a vein of gold bearing ore three miles northeast of Custer. The Wild Rose mine vein is three feet wide and tests suggest value around 2100 dollars per ton, potentially the greatest Black Hills strike. No rush is expected.
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Custer
Francis Case
Black Hills
Homestake
Lead
Case
Wild Rose
Custer State Park
French Creek
Horn
Dlack Ells
New Sedan Stolen From W Dr Fredeking Report
W Dr Fredeking of Hinton reported to Charleston police yesterday the theft of a 1930s Ford sedan with serial no 16-018 for the year. The incident was logged as a motor vehicle theft with details pending further investigation.
West Virginia Day Celebration Planned for June 20
Mes. Thomas J. Davis newly appointed state historian and archivist will inaugurate duties in the state capital offices. An hostess chairman will oversee the West Virginia Way historical celebration committees at twelve o'clock today. The committee of historical educational state and club department heads plans the celebration for June 20.
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Thomas J. Davis
Notable Senate Prospects Mention Holt Report
The report notes Holt is likely today with continuation from Page 1. It cites James Schurman of New Jersey who served in the house in 1797 before a senate seat, and lists Luke Smith of Georgia, David B. Hill of New York, and Huey Lang of Louisiana as others who remained in office past their elected term.
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Senate
James Schurman
New Jersey
Luke Smith
Georgia
David B. Hill
New York
Huey Lang
Louisiana
One Dead and Sixteen Hurt in Omaha Riot
A riot in Omaha left one person dead and sixteen hurt as crowds heckled, threw missiles at cars, and clashed with police who ordered dispersal. The incidents spanned Wednesday and Thursday with multiple injuries reported.
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Omaha
King Defeats His Old Enemy Indigestion
Atlantic City reader Joseph King praises Mentha Pensin as a remedy for indigestion. He claims two bollies cured his distress and that the medicine helps with chronic stomach issues, urging others to try it amid rising demand from drugstores and physicians.
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Jorenh
Atlantic City
Rom Carauic
Actute Indigeston
Atale Know 2
Atale Know 2 and Chetie
Podetrield Orig Company
Three Charlestonians Promoted in Navy Ranks
Washington June 14 Ua The navy announced 433 lieutenant juniors promoted by the selection board. Listed are U S Navy officers from Charleston W Va and nearby towns including Willis Moore High Smoot Hubbard Jordan Aylward and several others. Birth notices follow with Gail Wayne Litton Karma June Pauley and a son born to Mr and Mrs Udl McClanahan of Owens.
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Navy
Leutenants
Co. L. Smith
Huntington
W. Vaz R
Booz
Fulton
Ad. A. Winfrey
Somerville
Teor
T.C. Aylward
Cindiynati
U. S. Navy
PF. Smoot
Bowling Green
A. A. Jordan
Parkersburg
W. Va
H. Hubbard
Charleston
W. Vo
R. J. Moore
Clarksburg
S. Willis
P. L. High
Charlestes
Cleo Litton
Gail Wayne
Charleston Heights
John J. Pauley
Chesapeake
Karma June
Jim. Pauley
Mildred Stanly
Arthur Straughan
Park Drive
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Mes
Udl McClanahan
Owens
Daughter’s Death Reported at St Francie Hospital
A daughter died yesterday at St Francie Hospital. The report notes the loss occurred in the hospital setting with no further details provided. Nearby, the Kreuger National Park in South Africa is expected to reach an acreage nearly equal to the combined area of the four largest U.S. parks.
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St Francie Hospital
Kreuger National Park
South Africa
United States
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