Lehman retirement stirs national Democratic jockeying
The piece argues Lehman’s spring retirement in New York politics triggers national interest. It describes national leaders and party machines urging Lehman to stay or run, weighing whether Tammany friction or broader Democratic hopes explain his pivotal influence in New York and the party’s strategy nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4.E. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Lehman VI
Lehman
New York City
Tammany Boys
United
Farley
Democratic Party
Tammany
Roosevelt
New York State
Roosevelt and Mussolini in heated political drama
The piece weighs the impact of Roosevelt in New York on national outcomes and notes Mussolini’s fiery anniversary speech. It contrasts political pressure, home-state loyalties, and international tension, suggesting Europe could be unsettled as Mussolini pursues bold leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiese
Roosevelt
Farley
Syndicate
Lehman
New York
Thrifty veterans slow to spend postwar bonus
World War II veterans held back on cashing their bonuses, with about half of recipients delaying the spend. The funds show signs of thrift and prudent investment for future emergencies, contrary to fears of a spending spree and the rush to sell goods for quick profits.
Cleaning Up The Beer Mess The Tragic Death Of Leo Fizer
Morgantown Post reports the death of university athlete Leo Fizer in a Charles town beer parlor drawing public attention. The incident prompts scrutiny of local venues and safety conditions as officials investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown Post
Leo Fizer
Charles’ Ton
Peo
Watkin's Circuit Judge bid calls for beer license crackdown
A speech by W. Merle Watkins criticizes West Virginia beer parlors, urging drastic license reductions and stricter enforcement. He calls for thorough license investigations, prompt revocation, and closer police surveillance to curb law violations linked to licensed establishments. The piece also touches on general traffic nitpicks and a dealer's pragmatic remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Fizer
Beckley Denied Beckley Term of Federal Court
Raleigh County leaders and Beckley Chamber of Commerce press for a Beckley term of federal court but the just passed law sets sessions in Parkersburg Clarksburg and Huntington and omits Beckley. Senator Neely is criticized for breaking a long standing promise to Beckley residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
Beckle Beckley
Congress
Beckley
Congressional Record
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Huntington
Senator Neely
Raleigh County
Fairmont
City Board Declares War On Horn Blowers
Fairmont Times reports the city board of directors targets noise makers and horn blowers in a public campaign. The drive aims to curb loud car horns by rallying community support against disturbances in day and night hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont Times
Horn tooters menace street traffic says city mayor
A reader urges the mayor to curb horn-driven driving by removing horns from cars or seating offenders beside a loud horn as punishment. The writer argues traffic would improve if drivers stopped relying on horns to move even on hills and curves.
West Virginia May Coal Output, Crop Outlook Dubious
The report shows the fifth district states Maryland Virginia and West Virginia mined 9 311 000 tons of bituminous coal in May 1936 versus 7 094 000 in May 1935. Agricultural outlook cited uncertain crop prospects with winter wheat thinner than expected and oats hay and pasturage below normal. fruit prospects in West Virginia poor. Building activity rose in several cities including Bluefield Charleston Clarksburg and Huntington. The Federal Reserve Bank release from Cleveland notes overall conditions as of July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Bluefield
Charleston
Clarksburg
Huntington
Lemke third party efforts face internal splits and doubts
Washington report gauges Lemke backed bid faltering as Townsend old age pensioners weigh their own candidate. Fray among labor and progressives grows, while Coughlin and Nye show noncommittal stances amid Roosevelt landslide chatter and GOP critique of money revaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
William Lemke
Union Party
Francis B. ‘Townsend
Lemke
Cleveland
Thomas
Camden Ruby Murder Mystery Deepens in House of Van Every
Detective Heyes and Maughan pursue Margalo Younger murder linked to Camden ruby. Van Every, jeweller, confirms Margalo’s ruby is a convincing fake copied from the real stone. The real Camden ruby was bought for 70 000 while Margalo paid 8 000 and a check for 37 000 to Emanuel Gonzales emerges. Keyes and Maughan question suspects including Van Every, his niece Joyce, Laura Rand al, and Roy Barri more who shot himself. The case centers on a forged gem, motives, and a possible recovery from the jewel thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyes
Gary Maughan
Margalo Younger
Mauchan
Maugham
Don van Every
Maughan
Camden
van Every
Mauphan
Joyce
van Foster
Laura Rendal
Roy Barrimore
Ave
Keyes
Mra. Peoples
Gonzales
Sara
Ruby
Joyes van Every
Hera
Margalo
McManus
O. K. Chief
Hoe
Seon
Boon
Villa Mauria
Downstaira
Captain Keyes
Miss Younger
Younger
May June Bank District Report Highlights West Virginia
The May and early June activity in the Fourth District including the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia reached a six year high. The banks monthly review notes restrained summer demand and generally milder seasonal gains while employment indices are higher than a year ago. District reports cite steady retail trade with Wheeling department store sales up 25.9 percent in May 1936 and widespread strong demand for various steel products amid a disturbed labor situation in some cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
West Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
Blum Defends Strengthened League at Geneva
Blum denounced a purely academic league and urged strengthening the covenant to fit today’s world. He argued Italy Ethiopia showed the league’s flaws, while France pledged to back collective security. The assembly faced tense protests and warnings against disruptions as Haile Selassie’s eight Italian journalists faced charges of creating a scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Germany
Locarno
Europe
Blum
France
Paul van Zeeland
Belgium
Assembly
Geneva
Agasperor Haile Selassie
Williamson Police Order to Finish the Job on Stray Dogs
Police chief P B Mastlard warned residents that about 200 stray dogs were killed last year and ordered officers to finish the job to improve conditions. This call followed reports of worsening neighborhood issues attributed to the strays.
Engineer Morrison Dies After 87 Years with Railroad
Hinton July 1. H Morrison aged 80 died. A veteran Cheasaw beake and Ohio railroad engineer. He was employed by the railroad for 87 years.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Howard B. Bolt
James B. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Grafton
Associated Press
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Frank Knox
Illinois
Summers H. Sharp
United States
Hugh Ike Shott
Charles J. Schuck
Rollo J. Conley
Sheriff Dallas Wolfe
James C. Holt
ED N. Lock
House OF Delegates
A. Leuthardt
Mussolini
Italy
Duce
Napoleon
Ethiopia
Mussblini
W. Merle Watkins
Watkins
Kittle
Conley
Taylor County
State Senate
Cleveland, Q
Federal
Coughlinan
Frasier
Frazier-Lemke
Lemke la
Fragler
North Cal
Gerald P. Nye
Leslie Eichel
Philadelphia
Landon
John
Hamilton
Pew
Republican War Fund
Pittsburgh
Boston
Coughlin-Lemke
Lkely
F. D.R
Father Coughlin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!