Court reserves ruling on new evidence claim in Edith Maxwell case
Wise Virginia January report states Judge H A W Skeen denied a new trial for Edith Maxwell a Wise county schoolteacher sentenced for murder of her father while reserving decision on a later basis of newly discovered evidence. Defense alleges lack of female jurors and inadequate proof of cause of death.
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Edith Maxwell
Wise
H. A. W. Skeen
Skeen
General Assembly of
Virginia
Ag Maxwell
James M. Whitfield
Richmond
A. Magruder McDonald
Washington
Thomas A. Gonzales
Borough of Manhattan
New York
Char ™ Henry Smith
Alexandria
D Efense
Anne Maxwell
Hari
Smith
Lilac Bush Flourishes Despite Misplant in New England
Winchester notes a lilac planted in an altered southeast spot survived a cold spell as warm days arrive. The hardy New England bloom thrives when protected from cold air and crowded spots, showing leaves ready to burst.
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New England
Zion
Rites Planned for Mrs Wolfe and Four Sons in WV Blast
Funeral services set for 10 a m tomorrow at Union Chapel Delray for Mrs Gladys Wolfe and her four sons Hetzel Jr Garland Lowell and Forrest all killed in a Saturday night gas explosion that shattered their Delray home. Vera Wolfe 5 and Wm Wolfe Sr hospitalized in critical condition as burial plans follow at Green Lane Cemetery.
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Delray
W. Va
Hetzel Wolfe
Union Chapel
John Hendricks
Capon Bridge
Wolfe
Hetzel
Garland
Lowell
Forrest
Survey of Radio Interference Progress Report
E A Crowl chair of the Radio Commission said the panel is advancing a survey of electrical interference sources. Cooperation is strong and solving static in x ray equipment is a major goal. C W Metcalf of the Tobel Deuann Corporation seeks detailed data on machine setups for recommendations.
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E. A. Crowl
Radio Commission
C. W. Metcalf
Tobe’ Deuann Corporation
Cantéh
Mass
Federal Official Found Dead in Virginia Home
J Brantley Bray former Virginia House member and current supervisor of the federal business survey in the third district was found dead in his bed at his home near Sweet Hall Virginia this morning authorities reported Bray aged 56 was a veteran public servant and a longtime Democrat.
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Sweet Hall
Virginia House of Delegates
Federal Business Survey
Third
Congressional District
Here
Leap year reunion ends in marriage in Greenfield
In Greenfield Missouri R F Yancey and Margaret Crane long childhood sweethearts married in 1936 after 62 years. Their union marks a leap year milestone and a long awaited pair bond finally sealed in matrimony.
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Greenfield
R. F. Yancey
Margaret Crane
Sale of Bank Stock at Court House Saturday
At 12 o'clock Saturday January 18 1936 in front of Court House auctioneers Duvall Dunn offer 4 shares Farmers and Merchants and 8 1 3 shares Shenandoah Valley stock for cash. Jonas O Chamberlin executor of R P Chamberlin deceased. Auctioneers Duvall Dunn.
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Court House
Farmers & Merchants
Shenandoah Valley
Jonas O. Chamberlin
R. P. Chamberlin
Moore to Head House Group on Pensions Quiz
In Richmond Virginia hearings on election contests involving one senator and two delegates were postponed by privileges and elections committees. A budget bill was introduced as the assembly began a brief session with Frank Moore urging broad view of state needs.
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State Capitol
Richmond
General Assembly
House
Assembly
Frank Moore
House Appropriations
Moore
Dovell
E. Blackburn Moore
Clarke Frederick
Y. Melvin Hodges
Mecklenburg
Charles FE. Stuart
Westmoreland
Price
Senate
C. H. Morrissett
Haskins Hobson
Chesterfield
Airport Tax Proposal Backers Endorse Refund Reversal
Local airport supporters urge rescinding the five cent per gallon gas tax refund to airplane operators. Revenue would fund development of landing fields and state airport maintenance. A municipal field site is tentatively approved, with action awaiting the final decision on taxing aviation fuel.
Dr Potts to Speak Tonight at Christ Episcopal Church
Dr Walter Potts of St Elizabeth and St Luke hospitals Shanghai China will address attendees at 8 oclock this evening at Christ Episcopal church. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Potts
St. Elizabeth and
St. Luke Hospitals
Shanghai
China
Christ’ Episcopal Church
Special low prices on ladies coats dresses hats and more
Special low prices announced for ladies coats and dresses with silk dresses at 4.98 and 2.98, hats at 50 cents to 1.00, children's coats and snow suits offered at low prices. P. Klompus 139 N Loudoun St.
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P. Klompus
N. Loudoun St
Freely Fired At Wetzel After Gun Raised During Standoff
Frederick county law enforcement absorbed a criminal case after Sheriff Gochenour shot Jack Wetzel in the Cedar Creek Valley home as Wetzel allegedly aimed a shotgun at the sheriff and a deputy. Wetzel, hospitalized with multiple nonfatal wounds, remained in Memorial Hospital. Authorities said Wetzel had been drinking and a 7 or 8 year old daughter was present during the confrontation.
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Frederick County
Jack Wetzel
Cedar Creek Valley
Carl F. Gouchenour
Shenandoah County
Tzel
Our
Burr P. Harrison
Wetzel
Memorial Hospital
Gochenour
Shenandoah
Griff Gochenour
Orndorff
Paul Borden
Lloyd Figgins
W. B. Allen, Jr
Woodstock
Borden
Allen
Thefficer
Godenour
Strasburg
G. Crawford
Robert Foltz
No Decision On Reprieve For Hauptmann
Governor Harold G. Hoffman said he had reached no decision on a reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann. He continues private investigation and seeks legal guidance on his power to act at this late date.
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Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
William Conklin
Bruno Hauptmann
Conklin
For Rent Office on Reuss Avenue
Office space on Reuss Avenue with heat furnished. Available on 12 18 week Saturday Single occupancy offered. Rent terms unspecified.
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Reuss Avenue
Arkansas Airplane Crash Tops List Of Deadly Air Accidents
The article cites a 17 death airliner crash near Goodwin Arkansas as the worst U.S. airline disaster. It lists prior major crashes worldwide from 1926 to 1935 with fatalities including pilots, passengers, and crews across locations such as Socol Russia, the English Channel, Hadley Field New Jersey, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro Harbor, and more.
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Associated Press
Goodwin
Ark
United States
Socol
Russia
Maxim Gorky
English Channel
Hadley Field
N. J
Tokyo
Japan
Pocatello
Idaho
Rio de Janeiro
San Antonio
Tex
Newark
Burns
Taylor
Grants
American Airlines
Washington
Arkansas
Memphis
Naval Parley Stalls as Japan Presses Fleet Equality
A climactic session of the International Naval Conference ended in deadlock over Japan s demand for fleet equality. Japan withdrew from talks after a showdown session as five powers seek a naval limitation accord to replace the Washington and London treaties.
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Lloyd Lehrbas
Associated Press Foreign Staff
London
Japan
Normal Davis
Washington
Rome
Georgetown
British Guiana
Paul Redfern
Mother Slays Three Children With Pinchbar
WESTCHESTER Pa Jan 15 A mentally disturbed mother, Mrs Joseph Oberle, beat her three sleeping children to death with a three foot pinch bar then attempted to strangle herself The victims were Mary 17 Louise 9 and Joseph 7 The mother is in a hospital in critical condition The tragedy was revealed by Dr S Leroy Barber after a telephone call from Mrs Oberle saying I just killed them
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Westchester
Joseph Oberle
S. Leroy Barber
Oberle
Hats 50c and $1.00 Friday and Saturday
Wom en's Christian Temperance Union public meeting planned at Mrs Oscar Louderback’s home 302 North Loudoun Street on Thursday at 3 o'clock featuring an interesting program. W. C. T. U. outreach and charitable requests noted alongside local classified items.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Oscar Louderback
North Loudoun Street
Cc. L, Hott
Kiwanis Hold Mid Winter Conference In Washington
Kiwanis officials report on a mid winter conference in the Mayflower Hotel Washington D C attended by Vice President E B Cooper President Wendell B Goode and Secretary Andrew Bell A Handley high school musical program directed by Mrs Hoye Riley featured impressions burlesques and tap numbers with participation by Loring Himelright Andy Danko Carlin Racey Frances Larrick and others Fred D M Bradley of Rogers City Mich attended as a guest George Bushnell led an auditing and budget report for 1936 Sam Brookes chairs the program committee meeting at 8 this evening in Andrew Bell office.
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Kiwanis International
Mayflower
Washington
D. C
E. B. Cooper
Wendell B. Goode
Andrew Bell
Handley High School
Hoye Riley
Loring Himelright
Andy Danko
Andy Gump
Isle of Capri
Carlin Racey
Frances Larrick
Charles Dick
Ralph Shaffer
Jack Haines
Fred D. M
Federal Aid Sought On Sewer Project
Rights of way for a sanitary sewer at LaFayette Place have been secured and construction on Greenwalt Avenue faces action on a WPA aid application for water mains to run with the sewer project. The existing mains are old and in bad shape.
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LaFayette Place
Greenwalt Avenue
WPA
Free complete inspection offer from Hodgson and Brown Jewelers
No charge for a complete inspection of your watch or clock. The ad notes a free inspection with honest assessment and potential reasonable prices for any required parts, adjustments, or cleaning. Visit Hodgson & Brown Jewelers at 1 15 1p 11.
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Hodgson & Brown Jewelers
Bulldog found seeking owner for white with brown spots
WANTED To find owner or home for male bulldog white with brown spots. Phone 629-1. 1-15-1p-tf.
Dismembered bodies of 17 aboard The Southerner found
Arkansan swamp wrecks yield mangled remains of 17 aboard the American Airlines plane. Four identified: Mrs Horovitz and her son Seba of Wakefield Massachusetts and her mother in law Mrs Horovitz plus stewardess Perla Gasparini of Texas. Rescue work continues as investigators begin formal inquiries.
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ED L. Campbell
Associated Press
Goodwin
Ark
American Airlines
Memphis
Arkansas
Samuel Horovitz
Seba
B. Horovitz
Wakefield
Mass
Perla Gasparini
Aesee Texas
Roosevelt expected to sign baby bonds bonus bill
Across the capital President Roosevelt is anticipated to sign the Senate baby bonds bonus payment bill. Other items include Grange farm program counter proposals and possible staging of the Joe Louis Max Schmeling fight in Philadelphia during the Democratic National convention week.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
National Grange
Philadelphia
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Roanoke
Edna Gallagher
Lynchburg
Southern Railway
Altavista
Goodwin
Ark
Macon
Albert Adams, Sr
West Chester
Joseph Oberle
Richmond
State Agricultural Board
Deree
J. Heek
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