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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1934

Page

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Escaped Convicts Captured After Jail Break

Sutton June 28. Three inmates who fled Braxton Jail and killed a jailer were tracked to nearby hills. Camden Roade 30, walking along Camden Road, led troopers to the fugitives. Reede’s companions Hilcott Keener 18 Webster County and Raymond Mace 19 Chemical were captured late tonight. They are jailed for questioning at the prosecuting attorney’s office. Bland, slain in the escape, was named in police reports.

Sutton Braxton Camden Sute

Langer Wins On Eve of Sentence

North Dakota voters backed Langer in the state primary with 68,082 votes. Thoresen had 22,956 and Cain 19,768 as returns from 940 of 2,243 precincts were tallied. Non partisans fared poorly amid officials who refused to recognize his leadership since the conviction.

Fargo N. D North Dakota United States Langer T. H. Thoresen J. P. Cain Thoresen Cain League Cape Tern Cae Ian Ae

Bailey Seeks Seat in Third Congressional Nomination

Cleveland M. Bailey, chief clerk in the state auditor's office, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress. The Special Democratic Convention named Andrew Edmiston Jr. as the candidate, defeating former Governor Howard. Turn to page 3 for full details.

Cleveland M. Bailey State Auditor Lynn Horner Andrew Mr. Edmiston, Jr Howard

Elder Woman Held In Husband's Death

Welch June 2 Attorney Wilson Anderson ordered the arrest of Mrs Dan Ross of Elhridge on a charge of shooting her husband to death in his bed. Ross was found dead in bed Tuesday. Officers said Mrs Ross told them the couple were asleep when the shooting occurred. She denies the accusation. A warrant was issued by J A Lay justice of the peace Northfork.

Welch Wilson Anderson Dan Ross Elhridge Ross

Heat Mark Reached Here 104 Degrees Sets Record

Charleston endures 104 degree heat as United Fuel Gas thermometer hits 104 in the business district while a nearby federal reading sits higher at Lock Six. The day ties and recalls past records, with no heat-related hospital cases reported as office workers seek relief at pools, fountains, and rivers.

Charleston United Fuel Gas Company Pee Six Harry Bright Sik Federal Pas

Brownlee denies seduction claims in sunshine of scandal

Edmonton reports Premier J. C. Brownlee and his wife denying allegations of seduction and improper relations with Vivian MacMillan, a 22 year old who lived in the Brownlee home. Mrs Brownlee testifies she treated the girl as family describing her as a bit of sun shine. The story continues on page 14.

Edmonton Alta Brownlee Alberts Vivian MacMilan Vivian MacMillan

Shattered State Fiscal Marks Observed in Capitol

In the capitol yesterday two daily records of fiscal income were shattered as redemptions of delinquent lands topped $100,000 for the day, with officials estimating it could reach $125,000. The land office crowd included $16,000 over the counter by noon and checks for $80,000 and $17,000 among large redemptions.

Offiee Crowart

Housing Bill Becomes Law

President Roosevelt signed the housing bill to spur home building and repair and back loans with federal guarantees. The measure establishes mortgage securit ies and national mortgage associations while the Lumber Dealers association cut about 1 percent on lumber. Hopkins was likely not chosen to direct the program. a decision may come before Monday.

Washington Roosevelt National Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association Harry L. Hopkins Jtatest Interstate Commerce Commission

Strongly Worded U S Note Demands Germany Pay Up

The United States protested German discrimination as it suspended payments on external debts. A strongly worded note to German chargé d’affaires Rudolf Lteiner complained that Germany's moratorium harms American investors holding about 1.5 billion dollars, urges modification, and protests potential discrimination against Americans while Britain and France threaten trade reprisals.

Washington United States Germany Rudolf Lteiner State Department Great Britain France Hull

Executions Put Off Till Tonight in New York Case

Governor Lehman ordered the postponement of the executions of Mrs. Anna Antonio, Vincent Saeda, and Sam Feraci at Sing Sing to allow study of a statement by Saetta concerning the murder of Salvatore Antonio. Mrs. Antonio bequeathed her possessions to her children and said farewell in tearful preparations, while she slept poorly and refused breakfast, expressing no appetite for food.

Albany Lehman Lawes Sing Sing Prison Anna Antonio Vincent Saeda Sam Feraci Saetta Salvatore Antonio Phyllis Marie Francis Antonio Feraci

Hatfield Dubbed GOP Reactionary Candidate Emerges in West Virginia

Huntinton June 26 Charles Vernon Payne as Hurricane announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for U S representative for the fourth district saying Republicans must not follow a reactionary senator. Payne, a Putnam county man, is the first Republican to file and criticizes the senior senator as reactionary while backing progressive humanitarian legislation.

Huntington Charles Vernon Payne U.S Putnam County Revard

Roosevelt addresses nation on administration record

A compact world news roundup notes Roosevelt speaking to the nation about his administration’s record. Roosevelt faces domestic tensions as strikes and civil rights appeals unfold, while German debt moratorium protests draw U.S. concern. Foreign items report aviation progress and Austria’s violence spike amid WWI anniversary reflections.

Steel Titans and Workers Agree On Board Plan

Washington report says under the industrial disputes act employers and employees in the steel industry reached a form of agreement creating a presidentially appointed neutral board. President Roosevelt expects the board to maintain industrial peace. Secretary Perkins notes satisfaction with the situation. The board includes Justice Walter P. Stacey Rear Admiral Henry E Wiley and Judge James Mullenbach. The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and the AFL had influenced the negotiations.

Washington Roosevelt Perkins Walter P. Stacey North Carolina Supreme Court Henry E. Wiley James Mullenbach Chicago Amalgamated, Association of Iron, and Steel and Tin Workers American Federation of Labor

Killer Dead At Ball Game Rumor Surfaces

ST PAUL June 28 New whispers link outlaw John Dillinger to a recent incident at a baseball game. Authorities allege connections through Albert Pat Reilly, former baseball club mascot, amid rumors Dillinger escaped capture after firing his way to freedom in March and earlier in Wisconsin.

St, Paul John Dillinger Albert Pat” Reilly Baseball Club Dillinger Little Bohemia Wisconsin Chicago

Alabama Rules Against Negroes

The U S supreme court will be asked again to rule on the Scottsboro convictions. The Alabama supreme court set August 31 for the executions of Heywood Patterson and Clarence Norris for the alleged assault on Victoria Price. Defense counsel said the case would go to the U S Supreme Court after the Patterson bill of exceptions was ruled out for technical reasons. The Alabama court held the jury selection fair, found no racial discrimination, and said the federal constitution was not violated.

Montgomery Ala U. S. Supreme Court Alabama Supreme Court Alabama Victoria Price Heywood Patterson Clarence Norris Samuels. Leibowitz New York International Jabor Defense U. S. Supreme Cart Patterson Nostis

Youth Killed as Rioters Storm Milwaukee Power Plant

An unidentified youth was killed by an electric charge when a rioting crowd stormed the Lakeside power plant of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light company amid a strike by A F of L. employees.

Milwaukee Railway Milwaukee Lakeside Milwaukee Electric Railway and Wight Company A. F P

President Outlines Gains in 15 Months of New Deal

In a radio address the president touts progress on better living conditions for all, job security, and social insurance. He defends his program against critics, arguing few seek wealth by shortcuts at the expense of the greater good.

Nation

Roosevelt speech outlines New Deal recovery path

Washington reports highlight President Roosevelt urging relief and recovery through large expenditures, asking Americans to compare their personal finances to 15 months prior. He stresses national progress, calls for orderly employer employee relations, and notes ongoing programs while steering toward a broader, sustained effort.

Dern Criticizes War Dept Probe Over Defense Delays

Secretary Dern asserted that congressional investigation of war department purchases seriously impairs national defense. He cited delays in a $10,000,000 army motorization program as he spoke while the House military affairs sub-committee convened. Representative Kvale and others defended the inquiry, disputing Dern's claim.

Washington Dern War Department Kvale Minn House Army Air Corps National Defense Kwaie Goss Kwaile Representative Goss Conn

Roosevelt radio address touts gains and new program goals

President Roosevelt, in a radio address from the White House, says substantial gains have been made in 15 months and outlines core program goals including better homes, land and water planning, and social insurance. He defends administration reforms against critics and praises nonpartisan congressional action. The tone is intimate as he greets the nation and speaks of future fulfillment of the policy.

Washington Roosevelt Nation Tonight White House Congress

Bombings Mark Day in Austria on 20th Anniversary

Explosions across Austria marked the day as terror acts unfolded amid the 20th anniversary of a assassination that helped trigger a world war. Rail lines and power plants were targets in central and western provinces with police recording rising incidents as investigators pursued leads. A bomb damaged tracks near Bludenz possibly aimed at French Foreign Minister Louis Harthou as a train carrying him back to France had just passed.

Vienna Austria Bludenz Louis Harthou France Ruetz Aachensee Hall Hohenems Dirbbirn

Brothers Finish First Leg of Hop to Warsaw

Tired but happy Polish American brothers Benjamin and Joseph Adamowicz completed the first leg of their projected transatlantic flight in the Warsaw monoplane. They landed at Harbor Grace Newfoundland at 3 16 p m Eastern Standard Time, completing the Brooklyn Floyd Bennett field to Newfoundland leg.

Harbor Grace Nfld Aviation Benjamin Joseph Adamowicz Warsaw Poland Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn Pease

Poll shows 5 percent net gain for FDR over 32 election

Roosevelt leads by more than 3 to 2 in The Literary Digest poll’s semi final returns on the new deal. Vermont stands alone among 48 states in voting against the president’s acts. The nationwide tally shows 1,508,862 votes approving Roosevelt program while 988,504 oppose. The analysis notes gains among Hoover voters and shifts since 1932, with several states showing large majorities for the New Deal and district losses in D C and most states except Montana and Louisiana.

Roosevelt Literary Digest Vermont SONS Unis Hoover District of Columbia Louisiana Montana South Fevar Eiesse

Simon Acquitted Of Murder Charge In Charleston Case

Mike Simon, a west Charleston merchant, was acquitted by an intermediate court jury of murdering Clinton Williams at the Simon store. Williams, a Charleston Negro, was shot near midnight at a rear window after Simon and a companion returned from Ripley. The defense, led by A A Lilly, argued the shooting was unjustified as Williams stood at the window and was shot in the back.

Mike Simon Charleston Clinton Williams Wiliams Simon Ripley Williams A. A. Lilly

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