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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1936

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Court Lets Seven Utilities Test Utility Act Now

Washington June 22 AP The DC court of appeals overruled a stay and ruled seven utility companies should not wait for the Supreme Court to decide the government's test case against Electric Bond and Share before trials. Justice Bailey had granted an indefinite stay last January after AG Cummings urged it. The government has 20 days to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Washington New Deal Wheeler-Rayburn Holding District of Columbia Court of Appeals Supreme Court Electric Bond Jennings Bailey District of Columbia Supreme Court Attourney United States Supreme Court Cumbsioge Philadelphia

Public Works Board Details Property Tax Shifts

The board of public works explains fluctuations in tangible and intangible property values as the reason for apparent changes in public utility assessments. Real property mostly unchanged, with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad down from 87.5 million to 85 million. Intangibles not yet finalized. total 1996 value pending. Increase in some cases due to absorption by parent firms.

Board of Public Works Baltimore and Ohio Railroad West Virginia Water Service Company Charleston Pittsburgh and West Virginia Gas Company

King Edward Observes Forty-Second Birthday

King Edward VIII will observe his birthday with a troop movement and parade riding at the head of troops in full dress with blue riband. After the public ceremony he plans a summer holiday at Cannes lasting a month starting in late July, the first monarch to holiday abroad since Edward VII.

London Edward VIII Tomorrey Order of the Garter Edward Cannes Edward VII

Payrolls Show Gains in May

TheLaborDepartment reported in Washington on June 22 that May saw an unusual contraseasonal rise in employment and payrolls. About 83,000 workers returned to jobs and total weekly payrolls rose by roughly 56.7 million from April. Secretary Perkins noted such May gains hadn’t occurred since 1922 and 1923, with steady activity observed across industries including building materials due to summer repair work and anticipated strong trade ahead.

Washington Labor Department Perkins

British Aviator Crashes on Ship in England

Luft pilot Lieut G K Horsey of the Royal Air Force crashed a bomber on the Normandie liner at Gosport while landing near a funnel and a derrick unloading an automobile. The undercarriage ripped and the car partly slid onto the deck as the ship arrived from New York. The pilot escaped shaken but unharmed, and the Normandie continued to Le Havre with the emergency cargo aboard.

Gosport Eng Royal Air Force Normandie Rene Pugnet Pugsnet G. K. Horsey New York Jo Bieut Horsey le Havec

United States withholds recognition of Ethiopia over Italy

Washington June 22 AP definite indications that the United States will temporarily withhold recognition of Italian sovereignty over Ethiopia. Secretary Hull announced approval of a new Italian ambassador in Washington Fulvio Suvich will replace Augusto Rosso. Reception of the envoy here does not imply American recognition of Rome’s annexation.

Washington United States Ethiopia Iralian Hull Rome Empire of Haile Selassie Fulvio Suvich Augusto Rosso Aad Tral‘Jan

Snake Slayer Goes on Trial in California Case

In Los Angeles on June 22 Robert James, dubbed Snake Slayer or Bluebeard, began trial for the alleged murder by snakebite and drowning of his last wife last October to collect about 90 000 in life insurance. Four lawyers, including Samuel J Silverman and William J Clark, questioned jurors about impartiality as two potential jurors with scruples against the death penalty and others with known opinions were excused. Cherie Hope, who confessed aiding James, testified, while defense noted plans to ask jurors to disregard certain testimony.

Los Angeles Robert James Bluebeard Bisber Samuel J. Silverman Williar J. Clark Mary Buseh James Venire Cherie Hope Jamey Parsons

Byrnes Says Smith Blast Due to His 1928 Defeat

Philadelphia dispatch reports Democratic readers ignore Alfred Smith urging convention to reject President Roosevelt renomination. Governors and party leaders react with sharp takes from Kansas to Georgia. Smith’s plea draws mixed support and sharp critique across parties and figures including Farley, Landon Knox, and Norman Thomas.

Byrnes Smith

Federal Agents Seize Gold In New York Bank Raid

Federal agents seized a large gold cache at 25 Brea Street in New York tied to a German owned Awine corporation. The seizure followed Roosevelt era gold surrender orders and involves the Obersee Finans Kooperation Aktion Gesellechaft and private bankers Laderburg Thalmann. A temporary injunction seeks to halt transfer of the funds to the government.

New York Standard Saft Deposit Company Brea Street Awine Germany Roosevelt Washington Francis Hf. Doran U. S. Attorney's Office Obersee Finans Korporation Aktion Gesellechaft Laderburg Thalmann and Company

Governor Signs Land Tax Bills

Two land tax relief bills signed by the governor extend delinquent tax relief to June 30 1937 and the period for reporting lands for forfeiture to June 30 1987. The bills are companion measures while other session actions await formal copies. Public assistance and payroll requests rise as departments prepare for the new relief period and state planning continues on resources policy.

Tand Mie State Auditor's Ernor Kump Public Assistance Department Garnett Pure Prayey Department of Up Relief Administration Publicc Welfare Department State Planning Board Senate

Shawkey Heads Charleston Red Cross at Banquet

Dr. A A Shawkey was elected chairman of the Charleston chapter of the American Red Cross at the Kanawha hotel banquet. A J Lindenberg named vice chairman, P A Herscher treasurer, and C A Bundick secretary. The principal address was by Charles Cage disaster relief director for West Virginia. Several committee members and district reps were listed with many names.

A. A. Shawkey Charleston American Red Cross Kanawha Hotel F. L. F. Cheetham A. J. Lindenberg Shawkey P. A. Herscher C. A. Bun‘dick Charles Cage West Virginia Ernest Bee Cheetham B. E. Andre Adit F. Guy Ash A. W. Brendel N. A. Barth Anna Bessler J. Carter Burnette Arnold Bara Cc G. Bensinger Dr. Cheetham Roger S. Creel H. H. Corrie Phil Conley John P. Chenowith Damion Mac Frankenberger Harry Flournoy W. F Silas W. Pickering Swint Boxe Siegel Col Shin+aleton Egpest Thompson D. BD Cornelius Vandenberg Fred T Tew Kanawhe County Skinner Owen Stullee George Weimer E. Je. Colcord Rov J. B., Memhers St. Albans Virgil Given John Rush A. E. Carnes Clendenin W. F. Wolfe Cedar Grove J. A. Willis Cowlburg M. D. Bouldin Burnwell J. A. Page Decota J. Stewart Erwin East Bank B. N. Coleman Pratt R. H. Frazer Elkyview Carl Hand Nitra C. A. McCarthy Dunpar Clay County L. EB. Wonfsters Clay C. N. Brown Widen Okey Summers F. N. Simmons Goy B. G. Kutip D. Boone Dawson Allen Simmons Marshall County

Flood Control and Relief Bills Signed by FDR

President Roosevelt signed two major measures into law, the 2.38 billion deficiency relief bill and a 320 million emergency food control project act, to fund relief and flood control nationwide. The bills, announced after hours, include 1.425 billion for relief, WPA employment for 2.3 million workers, social security funds, and a 33 million reservoir system to protect Pittsburgh and other flood-prone areas.

Washington Roosevelt White House Harry L. Hopkins Rexford G. Tugwell Ma‘jee Edwin M. Markham Army Engineers Works Progress Administration Public Works Administration Naval Air Station Potomac River Cedure

Police Doubt Death Letter In Feely Family Tragedy

Pittsburgh June 9 22 Relatives of Mrs Eleanor Feely wife of a University of Pittsburgh instructor refused to accept the theory she killed her own children and herself but detectives say a Winborough investigation failed to disclose any clue pointing to a triple murder Detective Samuel E Wheeler veteran peace officer said physicians claim it is possible for Mrs Feely to have killed the children and herself The three Mrs Feely 30 Bobby 5 and Janice 4 were found strangled in a rear room of their seven room apartment last week each had been stabbed in the left temple with an ice pick Mrs Feely also stabbed near the heart Feely husband maintained the hammer near the bodies was not his and the ice pick fighten tourniquet was not his Turn to Page 7 Col 4

Pittsburgh Eleanor Feely University of Pitttsburgh Winorough Samuel E. Wheeler William N. McNair Feely Thesehildren Mrs. Feely Bobby Janice

Lewis Sees Coal Outlook Favorable After Roosevelt Talk

John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, said conditions in the coal industry would stay satisfactory despite the defeat of the substitute Guffey bill. He and President Roosevelt conferred over an hour on the coal situation and pledged union support for Roosevelt’s reelection. Lewis denounced Senator Holt as a filibuster leader and lauded Alfred E. Smith’s Democratic convention message.

Washington iJohn L. Lewis United Mine Workers Deeay Lewis Roosevelt Senate Calla Holt Holt D. W. Va Alfred £. Smith New York

Democrats Open National Convention Amid Controversy

Philadelphia reporters noted expected platform debates as Democrats began their national convention. Senator Glass of Virginia signaled he would not serve on the resolutions committee, signaling possible shifts in the New Deal platform while Wagner’s absence left room for alternative planks amid Roosevelt Garner renomination under a tense but orderly start.

Glass Philadelphia Senator Glass Virginia Roosevelt Counci Wagner New York Democratic Platform Committee Cleveland James A. Farlex Democratic National Committee

Notification Date For Landon Is Set

TOPEKA Kansas June 22 On the broad steps of the Kansas state capitol Gov Alf Landon will be notified July 23 that he is the Republican presidential nominee in a ceremony to launch his campaign. His acceptance speech is tentatively set for p.m. CST before his first east tour with West Middlesex Pa his birthplace likely the opening address. Landon commented on Alfred E Smith and others, noting the line between party fealty and loyalty to country is for each citizen to determine. He also announced he would confer July 9 with (Please Turn to Page 7 Cel 5).

Philadelphia Alfred Smith Roone Clalma London Topeka Kans Landon Smith Roosevelt James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Franklin D. Roosevelt Frank Knox Landon-Knox Topeka. Kas Kansas State Capitol Alf ML Landon East West Middlesex Alfred E. Smith

Majority Rule Gaining Favor in Democratic Convention

Philadelphia June 22 James A Farley predicted the Democratic Party would abolish the two thirds rule for presidential nominating, saying northern and western states favor scrapping it with southern opposition largely vocal Unanimous vote seemed possible with leaders told to vote as they please Clark Missouri said to back the change and likened it to the Fish mile from 1832 convention

Philadelphia James A. Farley Farley Clark Bennett Champ Clark Missouri New York Fish

Al Smith Injected Drama Into Conclave, Says Breun

Philadelphia report notes Al Smith stirs a dull convention with a walking tour drama. Delegates clash, crowds hiss and cheer as Smith again dominates the scene in the Democratic conclave, with Nellie the cloak model and a staged pageant turning into a real political spectacle.

al Smith Breun

Red Flags Fly as Sailors Strike in Marseille Harbor

In Marseille harbor on June 22 striking sailors raised red flags aboard French ships and clashed with police for a third day. Nationalist opponents dispersed a 1000-strong rightist demonstration at St. Lazare station while leftists displayed the people’s front salute. Police arrested about 30 and stationed guards as groups dispersed without major damage.

Paris Marseille St. Lazare People's Front

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