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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1936

Page

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Roosevelt speaks in Cincinnati and Detroit on November 3 outlook

President Roosevelt addresses crowds in Cincinnati and Detroit stressing social and economic security, higher wages for industrial workers, and continued New Deal measures. He says he is not afraid of the November 3 verdict, arguing the choice is between sustains protection and laissez faire policies. He cites relief programs as stabilizing cities and cites Detroit's revival from three years ago.

Associated Press Detroit Roosevelt People of Donald S. Leonard Michigan

Public Works Rates Raised For Pineville Water

The public service commission approved higher rates for Stewart Waterworks serving Pineville. The new charge begins at 75 cents per 1,000 gallons as plant improvements are planned. The move affects Pineville consumers with anticipated utility upgrades.

Associated Press Charleston Public Service Commission Stewart Waterworks Pineville

Shows Negroes Get Square Deal

Turner Hamilton of Pittsburgh, an aide to U S Attorney General Cummings, told a largely Negro audience last night that Roosevelt era appointments reached 40 Negroes in major government posts and CCC disbursements to colored families exceed 1 million dollars monthly. He contrasted Hoover’s era with only six such appointments. E L Powell and C M Love of Charleston spoke on state issues urging a straight Democrat ticket. Julian D Rainey of Boston did not appear. The meeting was led by R L French, colored campaign manager.

Turner Hamilton Pittsburgh U. S Cummings Roosevelt Hamilton CCC United States E. L. Powell C. M. Love Charleston Julian D. Rainey Boston Mass Washington R. L. French

Landon Makes West Coast Dash in Surprise Shift

Governor Alf M. Landon announced a cross continent swing toward California before ending his presidential campaign. He planned speeches from Los Angeles to New York as his special train neared Topeka after a 2400 mile tour through the lake states. He said the trip aimed to carry the effort forward and criticized Roosevelt aides for undermining free enterprise.

Associated Press Topeka Los Angeles Alf M. Landon Oklahoma City Indianapolis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York California Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio Landon Roosevelt Congress

Rosson Marries Yvonne Crellin in Nebraska Twist

Hollywood director Hal Rosson, former husband of Jean Harlow, wed Yvonne Crellin this Sunday in Goldfield Nebraska, Rosson said today. The famed cameraman known for his work in cinema confirmed the surprising nuptial in a brief statement.

Associated Press Hollywood Calif Hal Rosson Jean Harlow Yvonne Crellin Goldfield Neb Rosson

Misrepresentation Inquiry Over Radium Emanator Claim

A Federal Trade Commission examiner opened an inquiry into alleged mis representations of a radium emanator device. H R Zimmer of Los Angeles faces charges for making false claims about the device. Government counsel refused to discuss the case while Dr E H Hedrick noted a locally sold apparatus purporting to radium impregnate water, with drinking water claimed to transfer healing elements. The trial began at 2 30 p m.

Federal Trade Commission H. R. Zimmer Los Angeles Thomas A. Kennedy John W. Addison E. H. Hedrick

Audience Booes Rush Holt in West Virginia Campaign

Senator Rush D Holt attacked Senator Neely for 20 years in Congress claiming no Neely bill aided laborers or farmers. He called out “WPA hoodlums” during the speech and invited audience members to speak from the platform as police watched.

Associated Press Rush D. Holt M. M. Neely Neely Congress Municipal Police Department Holt

Giant Planes To Fly Pacific Trans-Pacific Route Soon

Pan American Airways president Juan Trippe said two years will see giant 40 ton sea planes with sleeping berths flying Pacific routes. He arrived on the Philippine Clipper from Alameda and noted six new Clippers have engineering contracts, details unreleased.

Associated Press Honolulu Juan Trippe Pan- American Airways Trippe Alameda Cal

Madrid Faces Pressure as European Alliances Realign

Amid tense exchanges, British and French officials weigh Belgium’s stance on neutrality and Locarno. King Leopold’s declaration shifts attention to future security pacts as Russia considers calls for a blockade and Portugal's ports. London remains cautiously optimistic about peace structures.

Associated Press Paris Leopold London Great Britain Belgium Europe European Non-Intervention Committee Lord Plymouth Britain Russia

New Deal Clubs To Meet Tonight

Eight meetings of Raleigh county Roosevelt New Deal clubs were announced for 7 30 p m today by Democrat headquarters The venues and speakers include Dorothy Nick Aiello H G Farmer E D Dodson E E Justice Howard George and Gordon Craft Raleigh W A Thornhill Jr and Luigi Gugliotta Lillybrook John Gatherum Ben H Ashworth and George W Bright Eine Srenk Williams ay Judge H M Kilgore Sien tasers Barrett and Ned Ragland Eccles W H File and local speakers Glen White J A Blake and Bishop T C Glashen Sophia W H McGinnis Jr and J R Gilmore

Raleigh County Democrat Dorothy Nick Aiello H. G Farmer E. D. Dodson E. E. Justice Howard George Gordon Craft Raleigh W. A. Thornhill Jr Luigi Gugliotta Lillybrook John Gatherum Ben H. Ashworth George W. Bright Eine Srenk Williams H. M. Kilgore Sien Tasers Barrett Ned Ragland Eccles W. H. File Glen White J. A. Blake Bishop T.c—Glashen Sophia W. H. McGinnis Jr J. R Gilmore

Beaver Four H Is Reorganized

The Beaver 4 H club was reorganized today with new officers and eighteen new members. At a meeting yesterday at the school house Evelyn Lilly was elected president Janet Meadows secretary Virginia Miller treasurer Helen Akers reporter. Retiring officers are Mary Wills president Virginia Miller secretary Helen Martin reporter Mary Frances Houchins leader. Public initiation services would be conducted Novem 4.

Evelyn Lilly Janet Meadows Virginia Miller Helen Akers Mary Wills Helen Martin Mary Frances Houchins

Body on Tracks in Powellton Under Investigation

Miners in Powellton West Virginia found 21 year old Walter Gill of Kimberly lying across a Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad track with a bullet wound. A pistol was found nearby and state Corporal L A Taylor said investigators are checking if Gill was killed and placed on the tracks. Gill worked as a coal mine tipple worker at Elk Ridge and was single.

Associated Press Powellton W. Va Walter Gill Kimberly Chesapeake and Ohio L. A. Taylor State Police Taylor Gill

American And Wife Kidnapped In Mexico by Rebels

C. C. Doyle, manager of the Peregrina mine, and his wife were seized by a rebel band in Guanajuaste Mexico. After being threatened with death, they paid 95 dollars to secure their liberty. Doyle stated about 100 rebels attacked the mine Wednesday and may have seized them, with ransom initially demanded at 1,350 dollars.

Associated Press Guanajuste Mexico C. C. Doyle Peregrina Doyle

Stalin Breaks Silence on Spanish Civil War

Soviet leader Joseph Stalin declares the freedom and liberation of Spain a concern of the whole world in his first public remarks on the Spanish situation. He states the laboring population of the Soviet Union fulfills its duty by supporting Spain's cause as a matter for progressive humanity.

Associated Press Moscow Russia Joseph Stalin Stalin Communist Party Communist Party of the Soviet Union Spain

Negro Accused Of Felonious Theft In Stotesbury

Cricket Jones, 29, a Stotesbury negro, is jailed on a felony warrant. He stood four feet tall and was charged with stealing money from an employee of Leslie's Diner.

Cricket Jones Stotesbury Jones Leslie

King Edward VIII’s American Friend Seeks Divorce

Mrs Ernest Simpson, linked to King Edward VIII, is filing for divorce from ship broker Clifford Simpson on alleged misconduct. The suit, unopposed by Simpson, is set for Ipswich as a date to be announced, with Mrs Simpson expected to remain King Edward’s guest and possibly travel with him to Sandringham next week.

London Ernest Wallie) Simpson Edward VIII England Ipswich Simpson Baltimore Edward Mrs. Simpson King Edward

School Council To Meet Monday In Raleigh County

The Raleigh County Council of the State Department of Education will meet at 7 30 p m Monday in the Junior High school annex to plan. The board includes Mayor Robert Winston Sheriff C C Lewis J L Huffman B B Chambers C G Peregoy E E Bibb W R Fugitt Rev Ritchie Ware Ted McDowell A K Minter Mrs J M Gooch Mrs P O Malone J Raiford Watkins. The committee was organized to advise workers in recreational and educational offices in civic enterprises.

Taeerwm Oth Education and Recreation Raleigh County Council State Department of Education Robert Winston C. C. Lewis J. L. Huffman Board of Education B. B. Chambers C. G. Peregoy The Lions Club E. E. Bibb Rotary Club W. R. Fugitt Kiwanis Club Ritchie Ware Ministerial Association Ted McDowell Chamber of Commerce A. K. Minter WPA J. M. Gooch Woman’s Club P. O. Malone American Legion Auxiliary J. Raiford Watkins Library Committee

Pythian Sisters Hold District Convention At Moose Hall

More than 50 delegates from eight temples registered by 2 p m for an all day district convention at the Moose hall. Mrs W T Lilly Beckley organizer said at least that many more were expected for the afternoon program and the banquet tonight. Four candidates for membership to be initiated this afternoon. Miss May Palmer of Beckley is the only local candidate.

The Pythian Sisters Moose Hall W. T. Lilly Beckley Organization May Palmer Beckley

Holsten to Be Held for Jury in Hunting Slaying

In a preliminary hearing today Holly Holsten, 23, of Marsh Fork district, admitted shooting Corey Jarrell while hunting and said it was accidental. Investigating officers and prosecutors differ on intent as Holsten faced grand jury action with J. Q. Hutchinson representing the prosecution.

Holly Holsten Corey Jarrell Squire Frank FE Lemon Holsten J. Q. Hutchinson Marsh Fork Jarrell

Soil Committee to Meet Monday in Raleigh County

H B. Thomas adviser to the county soil conservation committee said the group would meet at 10 a m Monday to draw up plans for closing out the work in Raleigh county by Oct 31. Members Min or Scott Table Rock R C Skaggs Shady Spring and Kelly Farmer Bolt will review applications for payment to producers adopting approved practices of soil conservation and erosion prevention and forward results to state headquarters.

H. B. Thomas County Soil Conservation Committee Raleigh County Minor Scott Table Rock R. C. Skaggs Shady Spring Kelly Farmer Bolt

Chains Boy Then Is Sent To Jail

Probate Judge Paul R Capell sentenced William P Leeth 55 to 90 days in jail for padlocking his ten year old stepson Bobby Feucht to the kitchen stove and forcing him to go to school while dragging a 15 foot log chain around his neck Leeth pleaded he chained the boy because he ran to the kitchen for a piece of pie and was denied by dinner authorities say the incident occurred last night in Finlay Ohio.

Associated Press Finlay Paul R. Capell William P. Leeth Bobby Feucht Leeth

Hopkins Plans Landon Answer to WPA Criticism

Washington The Works Progress Administration announced that Administrator Harry L. Hopkins will reply to Gov Alf M Landon’s criticism of the WPA program in a speech Saturday night. Landon in a major campaign speech attacked waste and extravagance in federal relief. Hopkins’ speech at 10:30 p m eastern time will be broadcast nationwide on NBC Blue via the Democratic national committee.

Associated Press Washington Works Progress Administration Harry L. Hopkins Alf M. Landon WPA Landon Hopkins NBC Blue Democratic National Committee

Madrid Braces as Franco Forces Close In on Capital

Fascist columns under Francisco Franco push toward Madrid with reports of three advancing groups within 25 miles of the city. Madrid authorities declare a delicate situation with curfews, raids, and shortages of food and clothing as socialist militiamen dig in near Alberche and Navalcarnero.

Associated Press Spain Madrid Voice Left Front War Ministry Francisco Caballero Brunete Alberche River Russia Navalcarnero Varela Santa Cruz del Retamar Chapineria San Martin de Valdeiglesias Seville

Broad rally led by stocks in New York market

New York stocks swung into a broad rally with many issues advancing fractional gains. Several issues hit new peaks as brokers cited buying in a wide range of industrials. Wright Aero nautical and Paramount first preferred shares rose about five points each.

Associated Press New York Wright Aeronautical Paramount

Weather outlook for tonight and Saturday in western and northern areas

L A Mauck reports cooler conditions in the west and north on Saturday. Yesterday’s high reached 70 and the low last night was 57 with .30 inch rainfall.

L. A Mauck

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