Lindberghs Seek Quiet Life Says Spokesman
Colonel Charles Awbindbereh Jett official US spokesman says Lindberghs left the United States for quiet peaceful time. W. H. Gregory of Morgan Grenfell & Co notes the family avoids public comment, denies nothing, and plans remain indefinite as inquiries continue.
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Javer Poots
Jayaly
Charles Awbindbereh Jett
United States
W. H. Gregory
Morgan, Grenfell and Co
Lindberghs
America
Jon
Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
J Gregory
London
Collene
Gland
Mindbergh
The
United
Gregory
Courage Remains With Hauptmann as Jan. 13 Death Looms
Trenton dispatch reports Bruno Hauptmann faced possible execution in mid January as clemency appeals stalled. Hauptmann’s spiritual adviser Rev. John Mathiesen reaffirmed belief in innocence while Hauptmann told his wife he had nothing to confess. Governor Harold G. Hoffman signaled the court would likely require Hauptmann's presence for any clemency hearing.
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Trenton
N. J
Richard Hauptmann
Tonay Sourt
Partons
Harpimann
John Mathiesen
Hauptmann
Anna
As Court
Harold G.fman
Hunt Karpis as Companion Is Captured
Kansas City January 1 Report says Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy No 1, may have visited the city. A cabin camp proprietor reported a man resembling Karpis traveled with Homer Slim Fanning’s companion. Ollie Smith, tourist cabin proprietor, said they stayed at his cabin yesterday. Continued on page two.
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Kansas City
Alvin Karpis
Karpis
Homer
Slim
Fanning
Ollie Smith
Walter Clark Raleigh Dies in Canton at 69
Walter Clark Raleigh a longtime resident of Grafton for over 30 years died December 20 from complications at his home in Canton Ohio burial took place in Parkersburg West Virginia He was a painter and decorator survived by widow Lucy Raleigh three children Emma Marquess R W Mortis and S A Thomas all of Canton and Fairmont plus five grandchildren
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Grafton
Walter Clark Raleigh
Hig-Home
Canton
Parkersburg
W. Va
Raleigh
Lucy Raleigh
Emma Marquess
R. W. Mortis
Fairmont
A. Thomas
Judges Report on Christmas Lighting Campaign Winners
The three judges Harold L. Noble John W. Ault and T W Heironimus Jr presented the report released by secretary Frank M Hollis Jr They named Frank Ross Clement and Harry White as first second and third prize winners with residences listed and Paul panty noted among participants
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Board of Trade
Frank M. Hollis, Jr
Harold L. Noble
John W. Ault
T. W
Heironimus, Jr
Ing
Frank Ross
Cleibent
Harry White
Paul Panty Ee
Smith Looms as Candidate of 3rd Party
A third party candidate announced under the American Liberty banner aiming to divide New York’s vote and defeat Franklin Delano Roosevelt next year. The Senate remains split on whether to support the plan, with unclear backing from key figures.
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Smith
Washington
Liberty
New
Pi Presse Roose
Tiihois
I Pee Welt
Wellsburg Sets Record For Marriage Licenses
Wellsburg on January 1 reports a record 5 984 marriage licenses issued in 1936 despite two fronts seeking to curb the rise. Legislation targeted alleged partnerships between taxi drivers and officials who perform marriages, while Judge Lois M. McBride urged county officials to resist coordinating with the practice.
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Wellsburg
Lois M. McBride
Pittsburgh
Pennsylva
Rowlesburg Teacher Hurt in Auto Crash
Five people injured when an auto crashed into a bridge near Rowlesburg West Virginia on January 1. Miss Gipsy Ashburn a Rowlesburg school teacher sustained serious injuries along with Burley of Davis. One other passenger also hurt in the crash.
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Rowlesburg
Thomas
W. Va
Gipsy Ashburn
State Trooper Cox Transferred to Fairmont Post
State Trooper O. E. Cox, assigned to the local detachment since September, was moved to Fairmont today. He began duties at the new post this morning with no reason given beyond a new office opening in Mannington.
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O. E. Cox
State Police
Fairmont
Mannington
Ocal
Roosevelt to Deliver State of the Nation Message
President Roosevelt plans a Friday night address to Congress at 9 p.m., an unprecedented step in a brief 1936 session. Officials say the speech aims to mobilize the New Deal for a rapid program push and broader public reach, with comparison to Wilson’s war message as the only prior example.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Pittsburgh Traffic Toll Reaches 132th Victim in City
In Pittsburgh during a tumultuous year 132 people died in city traffic crashes the highest total since 1931. Allegheny County recorded an overall accident total of 274 with George Weyman 50 the latest listed casualty after his car collided with a streetcar.
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Pittsburgh
P Orase
Allégheny County
George Weyman
Fire damages Moundsville stores at Trimble building
A three hour blaze in Moundsville damaged the Trimble and Johnson hardware building triggering explosions from ignited paints and ammunition. Firemen from five towns including Wheeling Benwood McMechen and Glendale assisted. total damage listed at 100000 with Henderson dry goods and Trimble Motor establishments sustaining lesser harm.
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Moundsville
Trimble and Johnson Hardware
Henderson Dry Ene
Senator Helmick Demands Food Probe at Hopemont Sanatorium
State Senator A L Helmick, from Thomas, voiced shock at Hopemont Sanatorium feeding conditions. He quoted patients and locals alleging meals lacked warmth, with some residents three months in care and others ordering meals from outside via taxi. He pledged legislative action to push governor for investigation and potential changes. Continued on Page Six.
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Parsons
A. L. Helmick
Thomas
Hopemont
Tucker County
Helmick
Terra
Altasahd
Young Republicans Plan To Elect New Officers At Meeting Tomorrow Night
Younger members of the Taylor county party are urged to join a reorganized Young Republicans Club. A meeting at 8 pm in the county courthouse will map out a campaign program and elect a new president.
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Young
Glub
Court House
Young Republicans Club
Taylor County
James C. Holt
One Killed Two Buried In Buffalo Explosion
An explosion leveled a four story brick tenement in Buffalo's Italian quarters. At least one woman was killed and six people were hospitalized. Two men are believed buried in the wreckage as police attribute the blast to a gas explosion.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Nine aboard air liner feared dead after crash near Alexandria
From London dated January 1 the airship City of Khartoum with nine aboard is feared sunk. The American passenger C Luke among the crew members was rescued but others likely perished as wreckage was found four and three quarters miles southwest of Alexandria after the disaster involving Imperial Airways plane.
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London
Khartoum
C. Luke
Alexandria
B. Imperial Airways
Mediterranean
Volunteer Fireman Dies Fighting Store Blaze
Cabin Creek West Virginia January 1 Dennis Mathew a 33 year old volunteer fire man died early today while aiding in a blaze at the Consolidated Company's store. He was carrying water from a toilet when overcome by smoke and the coroner said the death appears accidental. The store damage was not estimated.
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Cabin Creek
W. Va
Dennis Mathew
Consolidated Company
Mathewa
James E. Roberts
Auditor Sims' Father Dies at Lucille West Virginia
Benjamin J. Sims, 76, father of State Auditor Edgar Sims, died at his farm in Lucille Wood County after a stroke. Edgar Sims and other family members were at his bedside. The death occurred late yesterday.
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Lucille
W. Va
Benjamin J. Sims
Edgar “bin
Wood County
Edgar Sims
New Year Celebrations Spark Loud Cities and Quiet Towns
Reported spending on New Year revelry runs high in major cities as officials lift bans and crowds fill hotels and clubs. In Philadelphia officials estimate over 1 million dollars spent while Barrow Alaska marks a frigid, subdued observance.
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Philadelphia
New York
le Guardia
George W. Williott
Chamber of Commierce
Barrow
Alaska
Presbyterian Mission
Mad revelry in New York ushers in new year chaos
New York greeted the new year with heavy revelry and spending. Night clubs were packed and damaged while streets filled with confetti and hats. Times Square required 1,500 police at midnight as celebrations surged across the city.
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New York
Gotham
Néwyyear
Times Square
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Hamilton
Arnold Ludwig
Paul Herndon
Cincinnati
Herndon
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