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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1937

Page

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Britain aims to keep peace in Europe over Spain

Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain address the House of Commons, insisting Britain will exert every effort to prevent a general European war while keeping Spain confined to the conflict. They reiterate support for non intervention and propose closer French British cooperation, warning against actions that could trigger a wider disaster.

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Hands Off Spain Warning Is Given

Paris reports a diplomatic warning amid rising tensions as France informs German Italian and Spanish envoys of an accord to guard Spanish shores. France cites neutrality and naval codes while leaders discuss potential blockades along the east coast and the broader European deadlock.

Spain Paris France Germany Italy Minta Pals Wee Hiller Etd Missolini Europe Yvon Delhon Foreign Office Delboe Elgon Tern

Fascist Paper Urges Italy to Declare War on Britain and France

Rome broadcast notes a Regima Fascista front page editorial attributed to Roberto Farinacci urging Italy to strike Britain and France while they are weak. It accuses Eden and Blum of Bolshevik influence and warns London and Paris have challenged Italy and Germany over Spain’s Bolshevik provocations.

Italy England France Britain Regima Fascista Fascist Party Roberto Farinacci Mussolini Anthony Eden Leon Blum Eden Jew Blum London Paris Germany Blum al Dlon

Gas explosions kill eight and injure about one hundred

In Montreal a garage plant explosions after a fire shattered doors and windows across two blocks. At least eight people died and around 100, many firemen, were injured as police and fire crews fought the scene. The Blue Bonnets racetrack opening was delayed amid the disaster.

Montreal Christopher Carson Blue Bonnets Royal Victoria Hospital

FDR adamant wants action on major bills

In Annapolis Maryland a group of house Democrats reported to President Roosevelt that Congress should stay in session until passing key proposals including court reorganization and housing aid. Roosevelt replied he was going through. Reports from Jefferson Island in Chesapeake Bay describe further meetings with lawmakers and plans for more visits over the weekend.

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Three Killed In Bishop Mine Blast

A gas explosion at the Bishop mine of the Pacahontas Fuel company near the West Virginia Virginia line killed three men Everett Borin 46 a coal loader Hermin Bales a brakeman and Golden Hill a motorman Rescue workers brought the bodies to the surface and inspectors and company officials began an investigation with the mine slated to reopen tomorrow Borin a native of Arkansas lived in Pocahontas Virginia and was married Bates was unmarried The operation was shut down for the day while officials assessed the scene and the cause of the blast.

Bluefield Bishop Pacahontas Fuel Company Mint Golden Hill Everett Borin Hermin Bales West Virginia Camig Postaliice Virginia Borin Arkansas Pocahontas Bates W. M. Lyons Gary E. L. Chatfield Maitland W. M. Jones Welch M. J. German Pocahontas Company H. A. Cassel Bishop Operajon

Labor Problem Solution Seen in Cosmic Rays

Nobel laureate Dr. R A Millikan arrives in New York aboard the S G Washington and discusses the indirect social value of cosmic rays research. He argues that scientific method, exact observation, and critical analysis apply to labor problems, population policy, and world peace, urging a disciplined approach over generic answers.

Italy Piraze

Branch banking criticized at Virginia West Virginia bankers meet

White Sulphur Springs June 250 percent Unrestricted branch banking drew sharp critique from Wilton R. Morgan head of the Virginia Bankers Association at a joint Virginian and West Virginia bankers session He called the McAdoo bills dangerous threatening local banks and urged preservation of Virginia limited branch banking within state lines He warned interstate branching would centralize funds and curb credit for small communities and noted the Virginia plan as the safeguard Morgan formed the next year’s leadership naming Alex F Ryland Richmond as head and WV officers to be elected tomorrow Please turn to Tage 2 Col 2

Virginian Bankers Association McAdoo Congress Wilton R. Morgan West Virginia Sen D. Calif Morgan Federal Reserve Xxx c Virginia Virginia Association G. Otey Bluefield West Virginia Association Alex F. Ryland Richmond Wiliam R. Biggs Bank of New York and Trust Company

Read Will Seek Stay of Execution

Attorneys for Lawrence Read notified the state pardon attorney that they will seek a stay of execution before petitioning the supreme court for a review of Read's trial. Read is scheduled to die on July 8 at Moundsville for the torch murder of a Charleston salesman on Thanksgiving Eve. companions Kirby and Gingell remain in the penitentiary.

Lawrence B. Read W. Fort. Dollman Supreme Court Read Earl Dadlsman E. G. Pierson Clay Frank Fisher Sutton Moundsville Charleston Joseph Kirby Lawrence Gingell Tfe

Down With CIO Shout At Dorman Mills Parade

About fifty men and women woolen workers at Dorman mills paraded in Parsons with a banner reading Down with the CIO planning to form a local union. Workers pledged loyalty to the woolen industry, one of the largest in the district.

Parsons Dorman CLO

Flashes of Life In These U S

A solemn youngster reports losing his dog at Green Bay police station. The sergeant vows to locate the black and white terrier and hand it to the dog catcher. In St Paul, a governor sanctioned order ends much coffee brewing in capitol offices to save electricity.

Keepee Green Bay Wis Sonny Prospect ST. Paul Ludwig A. Johnson Minnesota Elmer A. Benson Capitol Johnson

Overproduction blamed for chicken deaths at Milwaukee farm

MILWAUKEE Wis June 25 Overproduction was given as the reason for the deaths of two prize hens owned by Miss Ruth Nie. One hen Biddy laid a double egg, hard in a thin shell. A week later she produced another with a broken shell. The third egg caused the hen to wilt and die.

Milwaukee Wis Ruthnie

Killer Testifies In Girl's Trial At Lonoke Arkansas

Ber Nice Felton an 18 year old from Rockford testifies in a murder trial tied to a hitchhike killing of Victor A. Gales. Jury deliberated one hour and twenty minutes. The case includes a new traveling companion Lester Brockelhurst 23 who confessed to the slayings and faces possible death penalty.

Lonoke Ark Bernice Felton Rockford Victor A. Gales Lester “Acockelhurst Gries‘burg Til Gates

Man 29 Sentenced to 135 Years for Two Break-ins

Arlington, June 25. D A Powell, age 29, was sentenced today to 135 years in prison for two housebreakings. Stolen jewelry, silverware, money and other articles valued at between $6,000 and $7,000 were recovered from Powells room and pawn shops.

Arlington D. A. Powell Powell

Beckner Pays With His Life For Ambush Slaying

Beckner, 23, was hanged at the state penitentiary for the ambush murder of Cy Page, his 80 year old neighbor in Prog Creek Kasnawha county. Gov Holt denied clemency after the supreme court refused a new trial. Beckner sought religion before execution and ate a fried chicken dinner after being baptized in the prison yard. Page was killed by a shotgun blast while returning home from field work. Beckner admitted going to Page’s house seeking money and taking the shotgun to wait for him. He had previous stays of execution granted while the case went to the supreme court. About 184 former neighbors petitioned for clemency.

Moundsville Wille Beckner State Penitentiary Cy” Page Prog Creek Kasnawha County Beckner W. Gisler Gov. Holt Supreme Court Armband Page Kump Holt

Pie-Baking Extortioner Arrested by G-Men

Washington widow Mrs Henry G Wanford sought a man to cook pies as a prearranged signal to pay extortionists threatening her life. She notified federal agents who arrested Earl W Gott after he took a $1 600 payoff. Gott pleaded guilty and was jailed in default of $10,000 bail for trial.

Washington Henry G. Wanford G- Men Earl W. Gott Gott

Showdown in Strike Sparks 61,000 Back-To-Work Calls

A 12 life strike near Youngstown triggers a mass reopening bid as Campbell CIO leaders urge President Roosevelt to intervene. National guards and deputies mobilize to protect non strikers while Gov. Davey and Gov. Earle order guards to secure mills. Inland Steel pauses. Bethlehem Catabria plant faces violence fears.

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Republic Hits Mail Meddling in Postal Controversy

The Republic Steel corporation urged a federal district court to permit use of federal troops to deliver mail containing food and clothing to striking workers at Niles and Warren mills. The company argued no legal authority for post office censorship and asked Farley to withdraw his defense. The court was told to rule on delivering the parcels and Farley has five days to reply.

Washington Republic Steel Corporation Federal District Court Post Office Department Republic Acts of Congress Farley Pal

Relief Sighted After Heat Wave Claims 27 Lives

Heat wave across the middle west relented after heavy rains and shifting winds. Twenty one deaths were reported as cooler conditions spread from the Rockies to the Great Lakes, with showers easing heat in Nebraska Iowa Indiana Ohio and nearby states. Basements flooded and roads buckled as the pattern shifted, while wheat and corn futures moved higher on the Chicago board of trade.

Chicago Middle West Rockies Great Lakes Dakotas Colorado Nebraska Iowa Indiana Ohio Minnesota Wisconsin Kansas Missouri Clinton Marion Bucyrus Willard Sandusky Lincoln Park Canton Wyoming Canada Winnipeg Chicago Board of Trade

Mrs Roosevelt on the road again as First Lady

The article notes Mrs Roosevelt traveling about the country at about 40,000 miles yearly since becoming First Lady. It hints at a nationwide game of recognizing her and mentions a picture show tomorrow. Police activity is referenced in context of her travels and public appearances.

New York Mrs. Roosevelt

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