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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1935
Page
6
Washington reports a failed assassination attempt on Senator Huey Long of Louisiana shocks officials. The incident recalls his prior warnings of political hate in Louisiana and Long's habit of using bodyguards in public.
The Reverend Gerald L. K. Smith recounts Huey Long's shooting outside the Louisiana House. He says Long spoke moments before leaving toward the governor's office when shots were fired. Witnesses include Murphy Roden and Judge John B. Fournet. Long was taken to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
Senators react to the attempted assassination of Huey P. Long of Louisiana. Norris of Nebraska calls it a dastardly act, urging that free government cannot endure such violence. Other lawmakers lament the incident with varied comments on its impact and implications.
Walter B. Curry, 14, of Stephens City, died yesterday after an operation for a leg injury sustained earlier. He was the son of Lizzie V. Curry and the late Walter D. Curry, and leaves five brothers. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday at the Colored Methodist Church in Stephens City with burial in the local colored cemetery.
The article recalls Louisianan Long directing actions deemed unconstitutional against federal operations and attacking administration measures. It notes his three filibusters this session, including blocking social security funds, NRA extension, and a joint session for Roosevelt’s veto message, amid moves to curb his influence.
Senator Huey P. Long was wounded by Dr. C. A. Weiss Jr in the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge after an assassination attempt. Weiss died in a gunfight as guards fired to protect Long and officials moved to secure the scene and hospital.
Thony Cugino known as Tony Stinger died by his own hand in his cell after a note to his wife Frances. He faced charges in a payroll holdup and killings tied to the Tri-State Gang, including the Philadelphia robbery crew.
Mrs. C. A. Weiss, Sr., expresses sorrow over her son Dr Carl A. Weiss Jr who was killed by Lane bodyguards after he shot Senator Huey P. Long. She recalls a gentle, capable man who planned an operation and loved his family, while lamenting the violence and seeking understanding of the tragedy.
A police court session lists multiple fines for speeding and failing to stop at signs. Notable names include H Halford Baker, Ray M Fries, C J Cunningham, Lynn Miller, and Ershel Riggleman for reckless driving with fines ranging from 3 to 18.25 dollars plus costs. Other cases include drunk and disorderly conduct and double parking with similar minor penalties.
A writer in the Indianapolis News explains beeswax is produced by worker bees as tiny scales secreted from the abdomen. The misconception stems from confusing wax with pollen carried to the hive on the hind legs and mixed with honey to make bee bread for the young.
Reports say hundreds offered blood after news of Senator Long needing a transfusion. Lieut. Gov. Noe’s blood tested suitable for the operation and Mrs. Long, with their children, traveled to Baton Rouge with Governor Allen present at the hospital.
Dr. Herman Heiman a New York surgeon from Syracuse native and 33 degree Mason , died in Park West Hospital New York from angina attack. His wife Miss Louise Henry mother to a film actress visited from Hollywood with daughter also in California. Funeral plans noted with relatives traveling from Syracuse Richmond and Winchester to attend.
Mrs Edith Shade wife of Arnold Shade died after a prolonged illness at her home 702 Virginia avenue Martinsburg West Virginia She was about 43 years old and survived by her husband and two children She was a niece of Mrs William O Parlett of this city Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from the Virginia avenue home conducted by Rev R L Brill of the Second United Brethren Church Interment will be in Rosedale Cemetery Martinsburg
Funeral services for Loring L. Ping ley were held yesterday at 3 p m from the family residence with Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hebron. Ping ley, an employee of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, was a member of Friendship Fire Company. Pallbearers were H C Luby M R Cather J L Everhart H E Athey R P Curtis and E B Winkfield.
Funeral services were conducted at 4 o clock Sunday for James E Amick who died Thursday at his home 24 West Piccadilly street The Rev Courtney Anderson pastor of the Assembly of God officiated and burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery Amick was a longtime livestock dealer in northern Virginia He was a son of the late John H and Martha Scrivener Amick of Gore
A 1850 nationwide syndicate based in Columbus Ohio formed by capitalists sent agents nationwide and quickly gained control of most young hogs in Ohio and surrounding states, with the Cleveland Plain Dealer noting their sweeping influence over the market.
A fragmentary reflection questions whether true justice exists in the world and considers the absence of justice as a driving force in life. The lines express doubt and a longing for fairness amid struggle.
A heavy casualty list from last week's hurricane is deemed an act of God in a report to President Roosevelt. More than 10,000 attend a Bayfront Park memorial with military rites for World War II vets amid funeral pyres in the Keys and a Red Cross estimate of 185000 dollars needed for rehabilitation.
The article outlines Britain and France negotiating a tri partite plan for Ethiopia amid an Italo-Ethiopian crisis. It notes Emperor Haile Selassie resisting concessions while Geneva peace proposals falter. Italian moves prompt Ethiopian military and civilian mobilization as rains drench the plateau.
The Bonaventure island nicknamed the island of good luck was named by French Canadian fishermen from Perce due to early salmon abundance. Now it is known for cod fisheries and hosting the largest seabird sanctuary on the north Atlantic coast.
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