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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1934
Page
1
London reports authoritatively that Japan prepared plans for constructing a large number of warships of an entirely new type. The plan aims to render current treaty limits obsolete if new talks fail and a naval race resumes.
A Charleston case where Frank Vandale sought to stop police seizure of marble machines calling them amusement devices. Circuit Judge Arthur P Thuidson ruled the machines are gambling devices and refused to restrain city enforcement or order return of the machines. Petiton named Mayor J P DeVan Police Chief John Briten and police department members.
A garbled note discusses a mother wanting her child to learn to entertain guests and mentions cutting coke and a comparison to Pug and Skin. Details are fragmented and unclear.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Captain P. G. Taylor plan to beat the London to Melbourne record set by their American rivals. They hope to acquire the Lockheed built monoplane used on the Pacific flight, with total costs over ten thousand dollars.
In federal court in Chicago on November 5, Clarence T. MacNeillie secretary at Halsey, Stuart and Company defended the Insull related Corp to the jury. He admitted a potential twenty thousand dollar paper profit and personal losses of seventy five dollars in the unit investment while praising Samuel Insull's character and integrity.
The U S Supreme Court rules Senator Huey Long must stand trial in a 500000 civil treble suit despite congressional immunity. Justices also decide milk price controls constitutional and review other pending cases including gold standard impact and motion picture patents.
In Wheeling, after over ten hours of deliberation the jury in the Bloch kidnapping case declared they were hopelessly deadlocked and were discharged by Federal Judge William E. Baker. Foreman H Amos Jollitt led a mostly farmer and laborer panel as prosecutors indicated a second trial would be needed.
Hard wood manufacturers of the Appalachian region seek to have Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc named as lumber code administrator for the region. HOB Everley trade extension manager says differences between southern and Appalachian areas justify a separate administrative agency. The region includes West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, and parts of surrounding states.
In New York a court hearing into Gloria Vanderbilt’s custody sought photographs of nude statuary and oil paintings from the Whitney Museum. Nathan Burkan, for Velocia Vanderbilt, asked to delay to arrange a photographer visit and to allow handwriting experts to review letters from the child. The judge offered no explanation for the request.
Wickman a Kanawha Flying Club student pilot was rescued after his seaplane capsized in a rainstorm on the Kanawha River opposite Columbia Boulevard and Vine Street. He escaped with minor injuries after ten minutes on pontoon. Firefighter Earl Pierce aided the rescue. the craft sustained light damage and was to be ready for flight.
Voters nationwide await the outcome as Democrats hold forecasts in both chambers. James A. Farley predicts a Roosevelt win, while Republicans brace for reversals in 1932. Pennsylvania and California are pivotal as the New Deal shapes Senate control and party realignment.
New York early returns show Democrats mobilizing to back David A. Reed as he seeks a sixth year in the U S Senate while facing Joseph F. Guffey in Pennsylvania. In New York the Lehman-Moses contest looms large as Roosevelt ally Lehman seeks re-election amid banking ties scrutiny.
In Winston Salem North Carolina Judge McElroy ordered the infant son of Libby Hutman Meyndlets to be allowed to intervene in a suit over the Stay Mey metrotha tarnished Clayatretal affairs. The child Christopher Smith Reynolds born six months after the death of tobacco heir and aviation enthusiast William Smith Reynolds is described as a "neat felon" in the filing. The court named Regnakds to represent the baby and set 50 days for forthcoming action as the $20,000,000 estate case proceeds.
In Washington the wise money bets Democrats hold solid chances to gain seats in the House, Senate surprises loom. Odds favor Grs Kean Reed La Follette Schmede Wan and others while the administration backs Lehman in New York and Sinclair faces a governor bid defeat.
Election tallies indicate 34 senate seats contested with Democrats 1, Republican 16, Farmer-Labor 1. House has 432 seats. current balance Democrats 60, Republicans 35, Farmer-Labor 2. Regents, governors, and state offices also on ballots. voting across states includes tax reform and dry laws issues. An estimated 48 million people have registered to vote.
The Associated Press lists states voting on repeal of prohibition laws and various tax measures. Florida Idaho Kansas Nebraska South Dakota West Virginia Wyoming back repeal. California Massachusetts consider other wagers and bond issues. Arkansas Florida Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Montana Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Texas Washington. New Jersey New York restrictive appropriations. Maryland Missouri Oklahoma Montana Nebraska South Dakota Texas West Virginia address government within state. Massachusetts Nebraska horse race betting. calls for constitutional convention noted.
The report tallies 48 state governors with 32 in play this election day. Democrats hold 25 seats, Republicans 8, and Farmer-Labor 1. Seventeen incumbents seek re election split Democratic 11 Republican 2 Farmer Labor 4. Fifteen seats not affected include Democrats 14 and Republicans 1. Maine's Louis Mann is noted as re elected in September. Most governor terms run two years. New Jersey's is three years. Eight newly elected governors will serve four year terms.
Logan November report: Robert Dingess of Chapmanville surrendered to state police and deputies on a murder charge for allegedly killing his wife Anna a 25 year old schoolteacher during a quarrel over a paycheck. He offered no resistance and was held awaiting a justice court hearing.
A political riot in Kelayres Kline township Schuylkill county near Hagheden results in three confirmed deaths and multiple injuries. Victims Frank Fiorilla 69 from Kelayres John Golosky 28 from McAdoo and William Forte 35 from McAdoo Heights died from gunshot wounds or complications after admission to a hospital.
Adam Hichetti, a lance survivor of a tro, was indicted by a federal court jury for conspiracy to obstruct justice in the union station incident involving four officers and their prisoner. The charges mark the most serious federal indictment in the case.
West Virginia candidates filed expense reports after the congressional campaign, totaling about 1 032 dollars. Senate hopeful Holt reported 4 108 dollars in spending, Hatfield says all costs were for travel, and MacDonald listed 220 dollars. Final tallies cover the six districts with names like Ramsey Bachman Rand Hennis Edmiston Ruamisse Johnson Atch Dougle Kee Jones Smith Burdette among others.
West Virginia workers from both parties shift to last minute turnout efforts as the 1034 election campaign winds down. Union leaders deny endorsing Hatfield while urging support for Holt. a name confusion warning from Attorney General Homer A. Holt is noted as misattributed.
Flemington New Jersey reports Lt Bruno Richard Hauptmann the kidnap slaying suspect met his new counsel Edward J Reilly for the first time in Hunterdon County jail. Reilly said Hauptmann appeared cool and innocent as he prepared for defense with Lloyd Fisher Murray Edelbaum and local attorney. A conference with Attorney General David T. Wilents in Perth Amboy preceded the Flemington visit.
In Beverly Wills California the scene likens politics to awaiting news at a maternity ward. Locals tabling outside polling places show nervous anticipation as Bris bane contemplates land and relocation plans for movie folk to Florida.
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