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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

13

Jersey Slaying Case Is Closed

East Orange New Jersey police closed the case after Beatrice Moore identified the body of inventor Jean Philp Gebhardt as the man who called at the Moore home. Gebhardt, linked to television invention work, killed himself nearby while police questioned him. Ballistics tests in Trenton sought the matching bullets to resolve remaining questions about motive and gun identity.

East Orange N. J McFar‘an Moore Beatrice Moore Jean Philp Gebhardt Gebhardt Moore Thomas Alva Edison Pahee Moore Lawn Trenton

London Knox Complete Plans for Republican Campaign Offices

The Republican campaign setup for Hamilton selects Joseph W. Martin Jr. to command the eastern headquarters with Charles Bradley supervising youth outreach. Chariton McVeagh and Arthur Curtis join Chicago operations while Glen Saxon moves from Washington to Chicago. no brain trust will guide policy.

Topeka Independence Kan Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts Republican House Jeader Washington Landon Cleveland J. K. Bradley Connecticut Chariton MccVeagh Hamilton Chicago McVeagh Arthur Curtis Missouri Harrison Spangler Iowa Springfiell Glen Saxon National Committee National Capital

Campaign notes as Landon plans vacation and campaign staff set

President nominating campaign details unfold as Col Knox to Chicago with plans for two to three days then two weeks at his Manchester home. Hamilton travels from Kansas City to New York for financing meetings with Goodspeed and McVeagh. Landon leases McGraw ranch near Estes Park and eyes fishing during vacation while long distance calls keep campaign operations active. Natalie Couch to oversee New York women's activities as tasks to build headquarters staffs are outlined.

Col. Knox Chicago Manchester N. H Hamilton Kansas City New York Republican Finance Committee C. B. Goodspeed McVeagh Landon McGraw Ranch Estes Park Topeka Swift John D. M. Hamilton Washington Landen W. B. Bell Natalie Couch

Sisters Drowned in Chicago Lagoon Tragedy at Fullerton Beach

In Chicago on June 17 two sisters aged 9 and 8, Freda Dickman and Helen Dickman, drowned at Fullerton lagoon while wading near shore. Coastguardsmen searched with grappling hooks as a playmate Sonja Salanin, 9, and housekeeper Mrs. Walburga Maier frantically reported the missing children.

Chicago Fullerton Ayr Mine Lincoln Fark Freda Dickman Helen Fof Gus Dickman Walburga Maier Dickman Mater Sonja Salanin

Roosevelt Nomination Tickets Sold Claim Sparks Inquiry

Washington reports postmasters allegedly selling nominating tickets for Roosevelt meetings. Rep. Halleck demands House investigation after letters bearing Farley’s signature issue. Farley denies signing any such letter and cites possible overzealous individuals inflating meeting receipts.

Washington Farlew Roosevelt Halleck R-Ind House Farley Massachusetts Indiana Missouri Civil Service Commission

Acceptance Speech Note From Franklin Field

A drafted acceptance speech to be delivered at Franklin Field in Philadelphia may bear a rubber stamp signature claimed as I understand the letter carries. The speaker says such a stamp was used without his knowledge or consent.

Acceptanre Franklin Field Philadelphia

Youth Confesses Shocking Murder

A youth led inspectors Al Corassa and William Stanton to an apartment where a dead girl's body lay bound with a stocking around her throat. He claimed to have met her on a bus from Idaho two weeks earlier and confessed an attack after she repelled his amorous advances.

al Corassa William Stanton Idaho Carassa Stanton

Compromise on Tax Bill Looming Today

Tax talks narrow gaps between Senate and House proposals as leaders push to adjourn by Saturday night. Demonstrated plans include new graduated rates and altered brackets, with estimates showing heavy corporate taxes under the proposed scheme.

wWa Haughly Millon Dellar Doughton JD N. Od House Senate

Holt Attacks Coal Bill as Traitor Rhetoric Rises

Proponents of the coal bill admit price rises, while opponents led by Holt call the measure a betrayal. Senators Hart and Holt clash over the Guffey-Vinson plan aimed at stabilizing the coal industry and protecting workers, with critics arguing it preserves the status quo until lasting legislation is enacted. A tangential note claims penny postage in Rhodesia succeeds, boosting postal revenues over 70 percent in 21 years.

Operatora Lewis Pittsburgh Cait Company Pocatants Fuel Oa Coara Ute Sen. Hart West Virginia U. S. Senate Guffey-Vinson Sen Holt Conners Rhodesia

Senator Fletcher Dies at 77 in Washington

Senator Fletcher dies after a prolonged illness in Washington with his wife and one daughter nearby. He had campaigned for the Florida ship canal and contributed to its funding and study. Roosevelt and colleagues praised his banking leadership and enduring public service.

Senator Fletcher Washington Senate Oly Roosevelt Sen. Fletcher Great Committee of Banking and Currency Sen Robitson Arkansas Fletcher Loftin Prammell Florida

Steel Union Opens Drive For Members

Steel unions push for organization of the steel industry as 10 unions including the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers back a campaign led by Murray to mobilize 50 organizers. The effort signals a pivotal move toward industrial unionization amid threats of expulsion from the labor federation for dissent.

Greenlong Murray United Mine Workers Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Green Jabor Tie Steel Jong

Rioters Fight With Knives at Marseille

Paris dispatch reports street clashes in Marseille as riots continue amid strikes across France. Stores close in Algiers and workers occupy premises while departments and ports see walkouts and idle numbers rise to about 60,000 in Paris.

North Africa Paris France Algiers Lille Social Me Metz Ministry of the Interior

Woman Charged With Slaying Is Worried Only About Clothes

Chicago reports Mrs. Mildred Bolton before Chief Justice Normoyle charged with the murder of broker-husband Joseph Batton. She delays plea, asks for a lawyer. Bolton says Batton shot himself after a quarrel. two bullets hit her back.

Chicago Mildred Bolton Normoyle The Criminal Court

Memorial for Dr. Nattum Sokotow at Bnai Jacob synagogue

A memorial meeting for Dr. Nattum Sokotow 75 Jewish leader and World Zionist honorary president will be held Sunday at 8 p.m. at Bnai Jacob synagogue with Rabbi Samuel Cooper delivering the eulogy and Cantor A B Freedman chanting the memorial prayer. The event is part of nationwide observances directed by the Zionist Organization of America.

Charkes Nattum Sokotow London Bnai Jacob United States Zionist Organization of America Sokolow World Zionist Organization Samuel Cooper A. B. Freedman

King Keeps Stamp Treasure at Buckingham Palace

A famed stamp collection valued near 2.25 million dollars will be kept, not sold, in Buckingham Palace. Stamp dealer Charles Nissen says the king showed immense hobby interest, visiting the collection daily and expanding it over years.

Buckingham Palace Charles Nissen Sho Nis Tyler Id Nissen

Britain Underscores End to Economic War Plans

The article notes potential end to the economic war as reforms loom before autumn. Chancellor Neville Chamberlain hints at regional pacts in danger zones and Ramsay MacDonald calls for a commission review of Article XVI sanctions. Eden to mention Germany in upcoming peace efforts amid Whitehall rumors of German fortification.

Neville Chamberlain Ramsay MacDonald Commission Eden Germany Whitehall Weligoland

Mercury Hits 100 In Huntington Summer Heat

Huntington records a 100 degree high today surpassing yesterday by six degrees. Weather officials warn of continued heat as residents cope with the intense conditions.

Huntington

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