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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1934
Page
1
A severed torso found in a trunk at a British rail depot in Brighton prompts Scotland Yard to consider if the victim is missing American lawyer Agnes Turverson. Police investigate the grisly trunk murder, noting no clear identification or cause of death.
In New Brunswick New Jersey three men Henry, Peter Georgianna, and Griteam were found shot dead in a car at Dunham’s Corners East Brunswick Their hands were tied feet bound with rope mouths taped Police believe rivals trapped the trio after a road stand holdup near Flemington the car showed shells from three calibers Teel was shot under the chin and the body was discovered by Michael Ferenchik of Milltown The story continues on page 7.
In RERKELES California on June 18 UPI reports Dog No 13 revived from clinical death under Dr Robert E Cornish and Dr Ralph Clemer shows daily improvement though not yet fully conscious or recovered. The April 13 experiment attracts interest as researchers note the animal is on the road to normal but full brain recovery remains uncertain.
A gasoline truck explosion at a petroleum depot outer Jamestown New Jersey killed four people and burned twenty, five critically, as flames swept an office building and ignited two large gasoline tanks. Spectators panicked while children were among the burned. the truck driver reported the fire started in the motor during loading.
Mrs Anna Roosevelt Dall, daughter of President Roosevelt, leaves her Lake Tahoe residence to pursue a divorce from Curtis B Dall. She travels with a chauffeur in a car owned by Reno attorney Samuel Platt. Her two children stay indoors under guard as Mrs Dall visits an undisclosed location near the Nevada California line. Meanwhile Dall Jr spouse declines to comment on the divorce.
Talbott the state treasurer began receiving subscriptions from banks for a 2 million anticipated revenue loan. Proceeds to be 2.25 million for eight months of teacher salaries and 400 thousand to cover an overdraft in the school fund. Banks showed readiness despite a 2.5 percent discount, with requests exceeding 1 million yesterday. Notes likely dated June 21 and due in 60 days. subscriptions to continue as the board of public works approved the plan to fund schools on anticipated revenue rather than delaying teachers’ pay.
Kentucky deputy securities chief Bradford learns a Louisville brokerage Devoe and company was shut down after Kentucky denied its license. West Virginia and Texas investigations questioned the firm’s activities. Miss Clifton reports an unsatisfactory record and future name changes suspected. Louisville police reported a visit to its offices with five men slipping away. No arrests were made.
Washington lawmakers urged Maj. Gen. Benjamin D Foulois be relieved as air chief warning that air corps legislation would stall in Congress unless the leader is removed. The House Military Affairs Committee transmitted its unanimous report to Secretary Dern, who would not comment before Roosevelt’s stance. The report also blocked confirmation of Lieut. Col. Jacob E Fickel for promotion, signaling friction over air corps reform.
The United States moved to defend American holders of one billion dollars in German bonds. William Phillips announced a protest after German moratoriums on foreign interest transfers, with ambassador Luther visiting Washington before sailing to Berlin. Officials cautioned there was little the U.S. could do to aid investors, but the protest records opposition to the moratorium.
New York June 18 1971 A lawyer’s marriage delayed further hearings in the Vallee case involving Fay Vallee and her crooner husband Rudy Vallee The judge postponed until June 27 to allow co counsel Samuel Gottlieb to take a honeymoon The suit seeks to set aside a separation agreement granting Vallee’s wife 100 a week with claims of misrepresented finances and asset inquiries into the Rudy Vallee orchestra units corporation Contracts and assets are under scrutiny as the two court actions continue in New York and California cases The filing also names Eynap Bushel as president of the corporation involved
Eldorado Domes report a woman held and a man sought in the slaying of a doctor. Jamestown includes reports of deadly tank blasts killing three and injuring scores. Vienna notes missing Miss Tulverson and clothes found. Brighton reports a woman's torso found in a railway station trunk. Shanghai seeks six kidnapped Britons with U S and British naval vessels involved. Santa Cruz del Sur Cuba rescues 17 ship survivors after five days adrift.
Vienna police concluded a two day investigation into the missing American woman Miss Tulverson. A trunk and other property were found in Capt. Poderjay's apartment and he abandoned a bigamy claim. Susanna Ferran, who lived with him, said Tulverson gave him the trunk as a parting gift before a world cruise. Police said they believe Tulverson is dead but cannot hold Poderjay without a definite charge elsewhere. U S authorities were asked to assist.
The state board of education begins a three day session at ten this morning to name college presidents and approve faculty appointments for state higher learning institutions. The list from each college is on hand. no update yet from Superintendent W. W. Trent on current college heads. The Negro board will meet with the state board to discuss appointments and issues at Negro institutions.
In Matawan New Jersey a white masked intruder in a hunting coat and cap fired on Patrolman John Flood at police headquarters. Flood 35 and married was wounded in the head and survived after reaching a fire alarm box. Chief Edwin C. Sloat and state police opened an investigation into how the intruder entered perhaps via an open window and why the attack occurred with no warning.
Congress adjourned after party independents forced concessions in a late push. The insurgent bloc secured approval of farm, rail, and housing measures as leaders yielded to their demands, signaling a modified but near-complete program before adjournment.
Washington June 16 Democrats push New Deal laws as peacetime congress adjourns. About 11.5 billion in appropriations, with roughly 7 billion allocated in the just-ended session. FDR holds broad control, NRA AAA PWA created, veterans benefits debated, St Lawrence treaty rejected. Page 12.
New York dispatch reports the stork may visit two famous American families, Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Gene Tunney, with confirmation withheld. Friends say both households are gathering baby clothes. Lindbergh has a son John Morrow born after a prior child was kidnapped. Tunney also has a son Gene Lauder Tunney.
North Dakota endures a unique political crisis after Gov William Langer's federal conspiracy conviction. Lieutenant Governor Ole Olson claims the office, with federal troops stationed at Bismarck as a precaution. Langer's sentence was deferred to June 23, as Olson seeks a legal path to oust him.
Federal and state authorities hunted a traveling companion Harold St Clair alias Lee Armstrong after the body of Dr Homer L Meyers a 55 year old dentist was found on a farm near Equality Texas. Investigators believe he was slain after being lured away Saturday by a stranger posing as a land buyer with robbery cited as the motive though other theories linger.
In Shanghai on June 18 a Chinese pirate gang seized six British citizens including two naval officers from a steamer en route from Tientsin to Shanghai. They forced captives into five junks and plundered cargo as U S S Pope and Bittern searched off the Yellow River while British destroyers Veteran and Witch moved from Weihaiwei.
In West Virginia a new camp 35 miles west of Charleston opened to house children from poor houses. Major Francis Turner led the welfare effort as staff organized dormitories with cots, blankets, and meals. reporters toured the two dormitories as children played and clung to reporters, while preparations continued for the night.
In Washington on June 18 Vice President Garner received a tremendous ovation as senators rose to cheer a Borah introduced resolution praising his service as presiding officer. Garner acknowledged moments of haste in rulings but defended his actions as in the nation’s best interests. The Borah measure passed unanimously. The Senate also approved the housing bill after a lengthy conference, with leaders aiming to push through related railway legislation, while filibusters loomed over adjournment and debate on the rail bill.
Congressman John Kee of the fifth district yesterday fled notice of his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for reelection. Roy E. Wiseman of Zk Garden filed for the Republican nomination for election to the state Senate in the fourteenth district. The district includes Grant Hardy Mineral Preston and Tucker counties and is represented by Senators B. Bunker Reynolds and A. L. Belmick. The term of the present peue expires this year and he is to seek reelection.
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