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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1936

Page

7

Husband Shot and Three Arrested in Neville Street Fight

A fight in a Neville street apartment led to a shooting with Mrs. Birdie Stewart charged with shooting to kill. Her husband George Stewart wounded, Luigi Gugliotta held then released on bond amid accusations. Guglitta accused by Stewart, while Mrs. Stewart claimed divorce proceedings are pending. Police reported a pillow with a bullet hole and four shots fired. no further traces found. Neighbor accounts and child exposure noted as arrests proceed.

Neville Street Birdie Stewart George Stewart Stewart Luigi Gugliotta UMWA Guglotta Gugliotta

Johnston Talks To Dem Women In County Meeting

W Broughton Johnston of Princeton spoke to about 50 members of the county Democratic Woman's club at a Friday Memorial building meeting. He discussed a presidential poll in Cincinnati noting 60 percent more women voted and urged reelection of President Roosevelt calling him opposed to war. Mrs John Ward and Mrs William Taylor led programs and introduced the speaker while Mrs Taylor cited Roosevelt's Forest Festival speech and his sincerity. Mrs E C Hern recalled hearing the president in Charlotte North Carolina.

Democratic Woman’s Club State Senate W. Broughton Johnston Princeton Memorial Building Johnston Cincinnati Roosevelt John Ward William Taylor Taylor Charm E. C. Hern Charlotte N. Cc

Montgomery Mayor Hassie Lane Dies at 58

Hassie Lane mayor of Montgomery and prominent local business leader was found dead in his grocery store office. Doctors attributed the death to a heart ailment.

Associated Press Montgomery Hassie Lane Lane

Landon and Knox Close Campaign With Final Conference

Alf Landon and Col. Frank Knox wrapped up their campaign with a final conference at the Kansas governor’s mansion. Knox predicted victory in a real fight as Landon emphasized timing and strength across states. They planned a two week cross country drive ending with a Chicago address October 31 before election day.

Associated Press Topeka Kas Alf M. Landon Frank Knox Chicago Executive Mansion Landon Knox New York William R. Castle J. Reuben [Clark Mexico Los Angeles Nebraska Iowa Indiana Pennsylvania Ohio

CCC Men Take Business Course

Twenty five CCC men from Camp Raleigh enroll in a state sponsored commercial class. Mrs T Alleg Gatherum announced the program. Myrtle Amnett will lead two hour classes each Tuesday and Thursday evenings teaching shorthand business English and business spelling.

CCC Camp Raleigh State Department of Education T. Alleg Gatherum Myrtle Amnett

Merger of Little Virginia and Western Railroads Approved

The Public Service Commission approved the merger of the Little Virginia and Western Railroad with the Virginian Railway company. The Virginian Railway already operates about 60 miles of track in southern West Virginia, after prior favorable action by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Associated Press - Charleston Little Virginia and Western Railroad West Virginia Virginian Railway Company Public Service Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Virginian

Fugitive Gun Fighter Caught in Pike County Kentucky

Williamson Zeb Justice, sought after a gun battle that wounded a state trooper and a marshal, was captured at his brother’s home in Pike County Kentucky. State Trooper R. W. Rule and Marshal J. H. England were wounded during the August highway stop when liquor transport was suspected. Justice waived extradition and was returned.

Associated Press Williamson Zeb Pike County R. W. Rule J.H. England Gilbert Herel John McKenzie

Hopkins cites relief demand by Alf Landon

WPA chief Harry Hopkins accuses Alf Landon of leaving a loophole to cut relief by assigning work projects if any. He notes Landon’s shift on relief policy and contrasts Kansas admin costs with WPA figures. Hopkins argues localities already bear heavy WPA and pension costs.

Hopkins Alf Landon Associated Press Washington WPA Harry L. Hopkins Alm M. Landon Works Progress Landon Jin Kansas

Daly speaks to Bluefield members in Columbus

James G. Daly of Columbus, supreme past counselor of the United Commercial Travelers, addressed local members in a meeting.

Convention of Junior Women from Beckley Arrives in Hinton

Eighty-two attendees from Beckley and 13 Junior Woman’s clubs met in Hinton for an all day parley. Mrs. Fred A. Hurt urged officers to clean house and avoid elubi moths threats to club vigor, and Miss Lanier File was named to the Southern District executive board and resolutions chair. Official Beckley delegates included Miss Fife and others, plus a dinner toast by Isabelle Thomasson.

Fighty Beckley Hinton Fred A. Hurt Lanier File Southern District Helen Lee Arrington Isabelle ‘Thomasson Charleston Methodist Educational Tom B. Davis Woman's Clubs Hurt Miss Fife Wilda Bailey Annse Jane Clay Mary Alice Winston Nannie Ellen Gadd C. C. Drewry Larry Jarrett Arthur Sydnor

Patients Say Radium Generator Failed to Aid Six Raleigh Residents

Six Raleigh residents testified before Trial Examiner John W. Addison that the Zimmer Genera tor radium device did not help their ailments. They bought the devices after reading a pamphlet claiming curative powers and reported no benefit after immersion tests and use for conditions like colds high blood pressure and rheumatism. The FTC hearing will hear expert opinions in Washington this week and could issue a restraining order if misrepresentations are found.

Raleigh Federal Trade Commission John W. Addison French Lucas Beckley National Exchange Bank Fleming W. Trent Idevices Lucas Addison R. T. Bair Bair Lula A. Hall Beckley Quince Teel Sprague Stone Mason E. W. Smith Eller Bank of Raleigh B. B. Richmond Skelton F. W. Trent Frank Igoe Ithemrtm H.R. Zimmer Los Angeles California Washington Trade ‘Commission

Work Resumed at Welch The Red Ash Smokeless Coat Co

The Welch The Red Ash Smokeless Coat company resumed operations at the mine in Krolitz after several months of halted work.

Associated Press Welch Red Ash Smokeless Coat Company Krolitz

Koppers Teams Win State Meet at Morgantown Safety Day

Morgantown's annual safety day contest saw Koppers Coal Company first aid teams dominate. The Powellion mine team secured first place, with the Grant Town mine negro team taking another. Second place went to the Carolina team of Consolidation Coal and to the Ameagle mine negro team of American Eagle Collieries.

Associated Press Morgantown Koppers Coal Company Powellion Mine Grant Town Carolinaeam Consolidation Coal Company Ameagle American Eagle Collieries Company

Sheeler And Victim Jailed In Gun Case

Willie Cole, about 27, jailed by Conservator G O Mills on charges of shooting with intent to kill after a pistol was fired at A B Lucky Lick, about 40, who suffered a bullet wound and is jailed on a warrant for carrying a gun without a license. Squire Sam Lilly heard the charges.

Willie Cole G. O. Mills A. B. (Lucky) Lick Cole Squire Sam _ Lilly

Montgomery Man Killed in Accidental Shotgun Discharge

A coroner's jury ruled the death of Vernon Gill a 2y year old Montgomery man an accident. Justice of the Peace Hancock said the shotgun Gill carried discharged accidentally and he fell mortally wounded.

Montgomery Vernon Gill Justice of the Peace Montgomery Hancock Gill

Madrid under siege as insurgent ring tightens

Madrid faces a critical crisis as three major insurgent offensives close in on the capital. Government militia battled to halt advances near Navalcarnero and around Las Navas del Marques, Robledo de Cheva, and Brugete, with refugees barred from entering Madrid and evacuation decisions centralized under military command.

Associated Press Madrid War Ministry Navalcarnero Las Navas del Marques Robledo de Chevela Brugete

Postal funds up in first nine months says Bluefield postmaster

Associated Press report indicates Bluefield postmaster R L Bailey said postal receipts for the first nine months total $14,401 more than the same period last year.

Associated Drees Bluefield R. L. Bailey

Garner Defends Roosevelt in First Campaign Speech

Vice President John N. Garner, broadcasting from Uvalde, praises FDR as safest for the nation and denounces Republican criticism. He says errors occurred but pale beside the overall gains and challenges opponents to present a clear program while condemning inflammatory language.

Tex John N. Garner Roosevelt Frantin i D. Roosevelt Tam Leavenworth Penitentiary Capitol White House Washington

Huntington’s First Mayor’s Daughter Slain in Home

Juliette Buffington Enslow 63, prominent Huntington figure, found dead in her bedroom with suspected burglary and strangulation. Jewelry missing, blood on bedding. detective aid and bloodhounds engaged. Survivors include daughter Dorothy Enslow Combs and son Frank Enslow. former husband Charles Baldwin Jr. and husband Frank Bliss Enslow died earlier.

Huntington Juliette Enslow bhiMfold Juliette Buffington Enslow Third Avenue Enslow Dorothy Enslow Combs Leslie Combs,Jr State Racing Commission Frank Bliss Enstow Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Enstow Frank Enstow West Virginia

Roosevelt Sees America Happy On Campaign Route

President Roosevelt told crowds aboard the Roosevelt Special en route to Hyde Park that he believes America is happier and better than four years ago. He reflected on early Albany days with his wife and his rise from senator to governor while Governor Lehman stood beside him. He warned against changing the occupant of the executive mansion in the next two or perhaps four years.

Associated Press Hyde Park New York Roosevelt America Albany Sigte Herbert H. Lehman

Weather outlook with mixed Sunday and Monday skies

The forecast notes partly cloudy Sunday and generally fair Monday with warmer trends. Indications suggest rain chances later, with cooler conditions possible as the outlook shifts.

Monda

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