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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1934

Page

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Trunk Evidence in Missing Agnes Tutyerson Case

Vienna police hold Capt Ivan Poderjay as investigations widen across three nations into the disappearance of Agnes Tutyerson. Blood stain tests on a trunk found in Poderjay’s Vienna apartment remain inconclusive while authorities reveal his recent London marriage to the Vienna confidant. Further extradition questions hinge on proving sufficient evidence for conviction.

Ny Associated Press Europe New York Poderjay London Vienna Neary

Court Orders Sale of Wayne United Gas Assets

Judge Arthur in Kanawha County grants a decree for sale of Wayne United Gas properties in Wayne and Lincoln counties. Libbey Owens Glass and Owens Illinois seek preclosure on $1.3 million in first mortgage bonds amid contract disputes. The court finds no willful breach and holds bond holders as equitable owners in the Wayne County gas properties.

Wayne United Gas Company Wayne Lincoln Counties Arthur Kanawha County Petiti Nat New York and Trust Company Libbey-Owens Glass Company Owens-Illinois Glass Company Wayne United Hudson Wayne County Ner Sy

Rumors of reconciliation swirl around Harlow and Rosson

Hollywood report notes Jean Harlow in doubt over husband Rosson's illness. Rosson, stricken by infantile paralysis amid an epidemic, showed crisis pass according to doctors. Barrow could not comment, but kept in touch by phone as the couple remains separated.

Hollywood Jean Harlow Har Rosson Miss Barrow Bean Bate Menting Gladys Rosson New Te

Thayer Found Guilty by Senate in Misconduct Vote

In Albany on June 19 the New York Senate voted unanimously that Warren I. Thayer a Republican from Chateaugay is guilty of official misconduct in dealings with the Associated Gas and Electric company. Thayer resigned in June after 21 Republicans and 25 Democrats opposed him. Few members spoke in his defense as votes were read and Thayer’s actions during his chairmanship of the Senate Public Service were condemned.

Albany N. Y New York State Senate Warren I. Thayer Chateaugay Associated Gas and Electric Company Lawrence Franklin Thayer Senate Public Service

Tax collections rise to 547 376 amid oversubscribed loans

State fiscal offices report sales tax receipts surpassing 547 376, with May totals up from April and last month. Oversubscribed 2 million in state notes at 2.5 percent discount cited as credit gain. Auditor’s office notes delinquent land redemptions exceeding 34 000 in a day and bank dividend receipts.

Commonwealth Bank of the

Acid Used On Slain Dentist in Eldorado Mystery

In Eldorado Illinois on June 16 authorities investigated vivid acid burns found on the head and face of Dr Romer Meyer the slain dentist. Detectives suspect the killer lured Meyer to a farm near Equality where two bullets ended his life and the killer rifled the office. Harold St Clair a former Ohio convict is sought as the man who accompanied Meyer while Mrs Evelyn Anderson who was with St Clair offered little aid and threatened self harm in jail.

Eldorado, Ill Romer . Meyer Southern Thingis Dr. Meyer Equality Harold St. Clair Ohio Evelyn Anderson St. Clair Eldorado Saline County

Japs Shield Naval Plans After Fair Play Assurance

London reports expose Japan’s guarded stance on 1935 naval conference aims despite assurances of fair treatment. Ambassador Tsuneo Matsudaira declines to reveal specifics to Norman Davis, saying he will consult Tokyo before commenting again. Davis probes a four point plan amid press dispatch rumors, page 31.

Fair Play Assurance London United States Great Britain Tsuneo Matsudaira Norman H. Davis Tokyo Japan Matsudaira Davis

St Albans Man Dies in South Charleston Car Crash

One man was killed and two injured when a touring car collided head on with a gasoline truck near the Armor hotel in South Charleston early today. Harvey Barker 25 of St Albans died en route to Bartlett hospital. Russell Buster 24 of St Albans had a possible skull fracture and internal injuries. Gregory Robinson 23 of near St Albans escaped with minor injuries. The truck driver Hugh McGown of South Charleston and two others were unharmed. Barker’s body was taken to Bartlett funeral home.

Armor Hotel South Charleston Harvey Barker St. Albans Bartlett Russell Buster Charleston General Hospital Gregory Robinson St Albans Hugh McGown Charleston Barker Bartlett Funeral Home Carbide and Carbon Chemical Corporation South Eee Buster Algonem

Charleston Approves Police Radio Contract

The Gamewell company of Newton Upper Falls Mass wins a 9080 dollar contract to furnish and install sending and receiving gear for six police automobiles. Bids for cars will be opened soon to ensure delivery for quick service start. The system will extend police protection with cars on call from the central station and likely assigned by zones.

Charleston R. P. DeVan Citizens Committee Gamewell Company Newton- Upper Falls Mass

Von Papen Resignation Not Accepted by Hitler

Berlin June 18 German government split rumors. Von Papen declines, Hitler refuses to accept resignation. Goebbels orders withdrawal of speech from newspapers and bans radio broadcast. Meissner praises Von Papen while Hindenburg is said unaware of speech. Page 12 continued.

von Papen Hitler Berlin Frau von Apen Charence Wuered Weepebanda Goebbels Germany Goebbels Frepaganda Anditler Meissner von Hindenburg

Willis By Robert Quillen: Wit on Uncertain Odds

A brief quip by Robert Quillen notes how predicting luck or outcomes varies with chance. The joke reflects on uncertainty and the mood of waiting for results.

Shipstead Defeats Shoemaker in Minnesota Primary

In Minnesota on June 19 the farmer labor primary produced a record turnout and nomination for Henrik Shipstead. Shipstead, veteran senator seeking a third term, defeated Rep. Francis H. Shoemaker by a large margin as returns from 1,855 of 3,896 precincts showed Shipstead at 92 286 and Shoemaker at 33 822.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Henrik Shinstead Floyd B. Son Francis H. Shoemaker Shipstead Shoemaker

State Receives $2,228,000 Federal Highway Grant

The road commission announced a grant of 2,228,000 dollars in federal funds to the state for highway construction. It notes the money is part of a 200 million dollar federal road appropriation. First contracts under the grant are expected to be awarded in July or early August.

Road Commission Ijuty

State Banking Commissioner to resign. to join Cleveland bank

Waltman C. Given plans to resign as state banking commissioner and join Central United National Banks of Cleveland as vice president. Governor Kump is expected to accept the resignation upon his return, with Given leaving the post by month’s end. The Cleveland bank ranks among Ohio's largest with assets exceeding $120 million.

Waltman C. Given Kump Given Central United National Banks of Cleveland Ohio

World News At a Glance

A compact AP roundup covers Perkins acting for the president in steel talks in Washington, a 14 year old sentenced for kidnapping in Chicago, and ongoing probes into military and financial matters. Also notes misconduct verdicts in Albany and federal bills pending presidential action. Several foreign items include blood stain analysis in Vienna and piracy related searches in China.

Associated Press Washington Vienna Ivan Poderiay Miss Turverson Chefco China Rome Russia

Plan to Seize German Credits Being Studied

President Roosevelt and the State Department studied options to resolve America’s international financial problems. They considered offsetting Germany’s moratorium on interest payments affecting about one billion dollars of U S securities and impounding 20 029 000 in the special account until Germany resumes installments on claims and occupation costs. The export import bank for Cuba also weighs facility extensions.

Washington Roosevelt State Department The Treasury America United States Aion Germany Pres. Roosevelt Export-Import Bank For Cuba

Frances Perkins Named Steel Strike Negotiator by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt named Frances Perkins secretary of labor to mediate between steel mill owners and workers amid threats of a national steel strike. He signed a bill authorizing federal probes and appointed a three member imperial board to oversee collective bargaining issues and related labor disputes.

Washington Roosevelt Inustry Frances Perkins M Pup Miss Perkins Amal ted Iron, Steel_and Tin Workers William Gree American Federation of Labor Mike F. Tighe Amalgamated Green White House Pish 2 Secretary of Labor

Banker Harriman Found Guilty by Jury in Federal Trial

In New York on June 19, Joseph W Harriman former Harriman National Bank founder was convicted on all counts including misapplication of 1.713 million dollars and improper security loans. Executive VP Albert Me Austin was acquitted on all counts. Jury deliberated two hours. Sentencing potential up to 60 years and 80 000 dollar fines per count.

New York Joseph W. Harriman Harriman National Bank and Trust Company Wiles Albert * Me Austin Bank U. S. Marshal Raymond J. Mulligan Daugher Acapta Boykin Frank C. Blacker Hartiman Iman Wright Harriman John C.knox

Hatfield announces candidacy for renomination to Senate

Senator Henry D. Hatfield of West Virginia announced he will seek another term in the U S Senate. He left Washington for Huntington tonight and declined to discuss his bid, but dispatches indicate he has filed or will file for renomination.

Washington Henry D. Batfield R-Wv Senate Huntington West Virginia

School Heads Seek Higher Principal Salaries

A West Virginia petition urges general salary increases for high and elementary principals. A BTOUp committee notes current teacher pay surpasses principals, calling for uniform wages linked to qualifications and student load. Representing principals are E Buckey Glen Callahan and F Arnett. Davis reelects to state college presidency and Sims to Bluefield post.

Btouup E. Buckey Fairmont Glen Callahan Grantsville F. Arnett Wayne Davis John W. Davis West Virginia State College AP. Sims Blue

One Freed Two Held In Death of Jones

A murder warrant against Essie Adkins was withdrawn as officers pursued the filing of Manuel E. Jones. Adkins was released while Henry Mounts and Owen Slagel remain in custody on murder charges. Bloodstained clothing found at their homes supported the probe. Jones, found dying on a Huntington railroad track, is to have funeral services next day.

Huntington Essie Adkins Huntston Manuel E. Jones Adkins Henry Mounts Owen Slagel Jones

Berlin Eugenics Court Reports First Data

Berlin reports reveal 325 of the city’s 250000 residents sterilized “for the benefit of coming generations.” Of these, 143 voluntarily underwent vesectomy. 348 examined, 23 cases received no order. Majority were men. 138 directed to hospitals or sanitariums. ages range from under 20 to over 60.

Berlin Onus Eugenics Court Criminal Court Plantari

Charleston Forum Sets State Convention Plan

Reported notes from Charleston indicate plans for a next state convention with Stephen R. Dawson elected as department commander to succeed Geo. Piedmont. Discussion included veteran benefits and free hunting and fishing licenses for ex servicemen, along with fundraising through a ten cent contribution. The piece also mentions praise for Finland’s wartime debt actions and a political note about supporting candidates aligned with veterans’ aims.

Stephen R. Dawson Geo. Piedmont Ige G. Dixon Legislative Comitee U. S. Sen Colorado Finland Eoye

Will Discusses Debt Situation With Cobb

Hollywood observers report a chaotic discussion about debt with Cobb on a moving picture set. The blurred dialogue references Germany and England as financiers weigh options while production continues amid confusion and speculation.

Will Cobb

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