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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1936
Page
7
Philadelphia June 22 The largest group of women delegates 218 will attend the Democratic national convention. Never before have so many women held responsive and important government positions, marking a significant stride in women gaining a political voice.
The report covers delegates and rules battles at the Democratic National Convention with fights over seating Minnesota factions and the looming speeches by Barkley and Robinson. It notes Roosevelt forces control, debates on the two-thirds rule, and a letter from Al Smith, while highlighting the role of women delegates and the shift toward the New Deal.
The Charleston forum plans a broader ten‑lecture series this fall inviting citizen membership. Speakers from the United States, Europe, and Asia will address social, economic, and political issues, with no single theory or movement promoted. Subscriptions via post office box 765, Mrs. Cornelius Vandenberg Jr. says, forum president R. S. Spilman Sr. leads the effort as financing comes entirely from fees.
Treasurer John Baker White of the state board of control announced the PWA built Pinecrest sanitarium laundry is ready to begin operation. The plant is expected to save about $500 monthly in laundry costs and was allotted $49,300 by state and federal agencies for the project, along with the sanitarium dairy barn.
Massachusetts writer Arthur Baer notes how a political convention resembles a walkathon as Al Smith leads the pacemaker Democrats and figures like Jim Reed Cain Colby and Daniel Cohalan are pictured strolling. The piece satirizes the convention turnout, with mock lines about walking, parks, and a parade of delegates from Oregon.
Mayor McNair informed brothers Robert and Richard Buckley that the case would not be dropped until a definite solution is found. The coroner is expected to hold the inquest next week.
Police doubt a local woman wrote the death note. Investigators find no sign of a struggle at the Feely apartment and doubt the letter was received at the camp. Detectives pursue the murder or suicide motive amid uncertain letter reports and connections to Feely and relatives.
Senator Joseph E. Guffey of Pennsylvania said he will not urge a platform plank for coal regulation. Instead he plans a new bill in the next session embracing the major points of his two prior bills. He added he is in accord with the president on the general policy.
Continued report notes rations of utilities were due to changes in classifications. Water companies show a $10.3 million read of $10.5 million total. Bridge companies fall from $772 to $7.6 million after the state purchase of Parkersburg and removal from tax books.
The May payroll rose with 36 000 weekly gains and more workers hired than a year earlier. Based on reports from 135 000 manufacturing and non manufacturing concerns, factory employment continued its upswing since January. A 43 000 return to work lifted the employment index to its highest level since October 1930.
Striking sailors raise red flags amid protests referencing hostile slogans and political groups. The scene records clashes as veterans trooped alongside Croix De Feu members, invoking riots and confrontations tied to a new socialist premier Len Blum.
Dr A A Shawkey heads Red Cross activities reporting thirty two hemoty hygiene and care of the sick classes with 337 certificates. West Virginia State college conducted two classes issuing 31 certificates. Lifesaving chairmen note license renewals for 12 Lexaminers 149 juniors certificates and nine beginner and swimmer tests passed. Junior enrollments reach 100 percent at several schools. partial enrollment reported at Carnet Gwens and Lowland. Total senior enrollment stands at 144 rooms with nineteen first aid classes issuing 611 certificates. Three highway field stations were eliminated at Canalton Nitro Mxfate police posts and the Price home Hernshaw.
Former governor Frank O Lowden addressed farm policy and national campaign issues while Col Robert McCormick of Chicago arrived by chartered plane for a Juncheon stop. McCormick predicted the third party push with Rep William Lemke would draw most support from Democrats. Beverly attorney will assume Randolph county sheriff duties on July 1, succeeding A C McGee who was named post master.
The piece lampoons Al Smith and rivals in a wild political melodrama. It portrays the frenzied five plotting from Topeka toward Sansimon with mock campaigns and comic schemes involving Bainbridge Colby and Hearst.
Trial centers on James and his alleged plan to kill Mrs James by drowning her in a bathtub and hiding the body in a fish pond after drugging and binding her to a table and forcing rattlesnake bites as part of the scheme. Hope is alleged to have drowned the woman at the husband s instruction.
Delegates debate farm planks and monetary policy with tentative administration support. Discussion covers social security foreign affairs wage increases and commodity loans while state delegates push for the St. Lawrence waterway farm tenancy crop insurance and silver gold monetary base proposals amid opposition from some gold standard advocates.
James P. Viernes, supervisor of transportation for the Ohio state road commission, requested a two week suspension of the liability law enforcing truck operators to carry liability and property damage insurance. Police are stopping trucks from West Virginia and other states while Tierney hopes the pause allows West Virginia caperstor to arrange coverage.
Delegates propose extending the Republican plank and reintroducing Idaho senator William Borah language to win his favorable comment and liberal Republican support. Farley opposes any rearrangement, arguing against editing the administration platform to attract Lemke Coughlin Townsend movement voters.
The West Side Woman's Club executive board will meet at two o'clock this afternoon at the club. Mrs. Ross B. Parker is club president.
Historic ad-style copy promotes Doan's Pills claiming 15 miles of kidney tubes filter blood and clear waste. Warns of frequent bladder pain, backache, swelling, and dizziness, urging readers to consult a druggist and try the product for over 40 years of use.
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