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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1936

Page

2

Democratic Ticket For Judges and Officials Listed

A ballot slate lists candidates across judiciary state senate congress governor secretary of state sheriff prosecuting attorney county commissioner treasurer assessor and education posts. Notable names include Franklin D. Roosevelt John N. Garner Homer Holt and E. D. Hudson among others.

Franklin D. Roosevalt John N. Garner Matthew M. Neely Doe L- Smith Homer A. Holt Staif— Wim Talbott Out of Ber Pob Sehonls Ira Whitlock House of Delegates Edgar Sime JY. E. Bibb OQ. C E. D. Hudson Glarrice W. Meadows Board of Education Com'r of Agriculture Frank Situps J. B. McLaughtin John Cooper

Why the Privilege Garnishment Debate in West Virginia

An editorial argues against and for a state constitutional amendment on garnishment of state employee salaries. It notes broadening state duties, cites support from retail trade groups, and warns against abuse of high privilege while asserting private workers face no immunity from attachment.

Associated Credit Bureaus of West Virginia West Virginia Association of Retail Grocers The Retail Hardware Dealers, Association Liquor Commission

England’s King Edward and Mrs Simpson scandal lore

The text recalls how King Edward faced public scrutiny over his relationship with Mrs. Simpson. It notes British press reluctance to publish private life details, contrasting royal image with private realities and predicting public reaction to rumors about the couple.

Edward England Simpson Mrs. Simpson London Daily Mail King George

Three Hitlers Alive in America Says News Analysis

The article profiles Rev. Gerald L. K. Smith Rev. Charles Coughlin and Dr. Francis Townsend as dangerous fringe leaders. It recounts Smith’s dramatic stunts at meetings his bid to lead Huey Long’s legacy and Townsend's cautious, limited vigor. The piece compares them to historical fascist figures and warns of their growing influence in American politics.

Massachusetts Charles Coughlin Valley Verge Gerali L. K. Smith Francis F. Townsend United States Huey Long Dr. Townsend Gerald J. K. Smith Louisiana Long Gerald L. K. Smith Share the Wealth Cleveland Smith Townsend Huey Stacy Long Coughilin Hiller Germany Caesar Italy Rome America

Marlen Pew Remembered as Guiding Voice in Journalism

Obituary note honors Marlen Pew a longtime journalist and editor who shaped American newspaper practices. He led Editor and Publisher from 1924 and used Last time and Shop Talk at Thirty to influence editors nationwide. Pew died after throat illness ending a prominent career.

Marlen Pew Niles Ohio Mr. Pew Cleveland Press Newton JD. Baker Pew United States

Four transatlantic crossings and ship torpedo tales of Mr James Prince

Mr James F Prince of Prince has crossed the Atlantic four times between 1909 and 1923 on ships including the Europa Zee and Arabic Cedric with two returns on British liners. He notes wartime torpedoes struck every main US Europe crossing he rode.

James F. Prince Prince Europe Atlantic Ocean United States

Realignment question in Wisconsin Progressives’ 1940 bid

Opinion on the Wisconsin Progressive push for a broad new party front in 1940, uniting New Deal voters, farmers, and urban labor under one banner. It questions if a realignment will occur by 1940 or later, with key figures shifting from traditional parties to new alignments.

Charles P. Stewart Central Press Washington, D. C Wisconsin White House la Follettes John L. Lewis Roosevelt Lewis

Telling Me!: Satirical notes on culture and manners

The column riffs on British radio officials demanding subordinates stand at attention, compares pro nightshirt factions to Abe Lincoln, and jokes about nightgowns at the White House. It notes actors practicing expressions, wives negotiating with husbands, and humor about camels in Spain and sports scoring.

William Ritt Sentral Abe Lincoln White House

Catholic Review Rebukes Priests For Political Activity

The Catholic Review the official organ of Archbishop Michael J. Curley condemns Rev Charles E Coughlin and Dr John A Ryan for political activity. An editorial suggests both should retire to the Carthusian order for silence to benefit the church and industry.

Associated Press Baltimore Catholic Review Michael J. Curley Charles E. Coughlin John A. Ryan Gentlemien

Ramels Order Placed for Rails by Southern Railway

An order for 23 0994 lines of rails has been placed by the Southern Railway with Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad, a U S Steel subsidiary. The contract aims to bolster steel transportation capacity and infrastructure.

Brera New York Southern Railway Tennessee, Coal, Won & Railroad U. S. Steel

The French Quarter by Herbert Asbury reviewed

A review of Herbert Asbury’s The French Quarter notes its sweeping history from the Mississippi era to New Orleans after US control. The author profiles sin districts and colorful characters, especially women, while praising the tale’s vivid detail though not its uplifting contribution.

Sir Jack Old American Mercury Hartess Watch and Ward Society Mencken Boston Watch and San Francisco New Orleans Knopf Mississippi Company New Orlans Asbury United States Mississippi

The Wrong Murderer

Ruth Fraser failed to reach Terence Mahon who leads a gang against Lawcon. Adadat must warn the gang. Ruth hides the Aauas and prepares for escape. Matty Bossett plans an escape via a yaw n shop next door. Barney Flynn betrays them by throwing a man through a window.

Ruth Fraser Terence Mahon Ambrose Lawack Ruth Lae Ramedan Ang Terence Lawcon Terrifeight Matty Bossett Barney Flynn Lateson

Escape Plot Unfolds As Ruth Fends Off Pursuit

Ruth hides as gunmen abduct a man and confront chaos. A murder victim lies outside. Mahony disguises himself when two men arrive with a rope and suspected club thugs. Mahony defeats them, ties them, and discovers the robbers’ Golden Centipede Club cards.

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