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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1931

Page

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New Rule In Distributing Medical Whiski Ban Juice

Ambiguous text proposes a rule affecting distribution of a medical whiskey and bans juice. Mentions Mellon and Mitchell and phrases provisions. No clear dates or entities beyond those names.

Managua Earthquake Kills and Ravages Capital

Managua suffers a devastating earthquake and fire with widespread destruction. US Marines maintain order as relief ships head to Corinto and Hoover directs aid from Washington. About 1100 dead reported with fears of 2500. two Americans confirmed dead, Lieut. Comdr Hugo Baske and Mrs. Joseph D. Murray. the city left in ruins with legations burning and services down.

Balboa Canal Zone Managua Central American Republic of Nicaragua United States Rochester Corinto Pacific Hoover Washington United States Naval Bax Hugo F. A. Baske Seattle Wash Joseph D. Murray Murray U. S. Marine Corps Concord Mass Bianggua U.S Lupons Hotel

Managua Disaster Report Shows $30 Million Damage

Earthquakes and fire in Managua Nicaragua killed about 1060 people and wounded many. American legation British legation and Nicaraguan government buildings were destroyed. Fire razed 20 blocks of the business district and caused heavy property loss. United States Marines and Red Cross rendered aid as the disaster spread.

Manawaa Nicaragua Legation United States Atte Army Navy Red Cross Suna

U S Mobilizes Relief Forces After Managua Quake

U S emergency response mobilizes army navy and Red Cross after the Managua earthquake. President Hoover orders relief measures and briefings outline need for tents blankets medical supplies and sanitation as U S citizens and Marines in Nicaragua are accounted for amid widespread destruction in the capital.

Washington Managua Micaragua United States Hoover State Department Mauswan Navy Managus Baloca Georgetown University Army Panama Feo Red Cross Roy FP. Davis

State road bids set for 58.88 miles across 16 counties

The state road commission will open bids Saturday April 23 for a 58.88 mile highway project across 16 counties at a project cost around $750,000. Counties include Putnam Mason Cabell Crsabi er Mingo Fayette McDowell Grant Randolph Tucker Preston Mineral Hambland Hampshire Jefferson Hardy Upshur. Local labor used where possible with preference for handwork when economical.

Puta Mason, Cabell Cresabrier Mingo Fayette McDowell Grant Randolph Tucker Preston Minbral Hamapstire Jefferson Hardy Upshur Payette County A. 6

Managua in Flames After Earthquake Strikes City

A brief earthquake at 10 03 a m collapsed buildings in Managua killing and injuring many. Fires spread as water mains broke and debris blocked streets. US Marines aided rescue while communication relied on Tropical Radio to New Orleans. The city suffered widespread destruction with several landmarks ruined.

A& M Craigie G Managua Hicaregua Managus Jones United States Acros Pices New Orleans

Storms Kill and Damage Across Southern States

A line of tornadoes hail and rain struck the south, killing a five year old girl in Elba Alabama and injuring several others. Damage reported to peach groves near Thomaston Georgia and to homes in Mulberry and Winter Haven Florida. A field artillery unit near Tripoton Georgia suffered a fatal injury to a crewman as hail spooked horses. Old Fort McKee Pensacola faced pounding seas and strong winds.

Atlanta Georgia Peach Belt Horace Huller Elba Ala Huller Fort Brigg N. C Fort Benning Mulberry Winter Haven Fla Indian River Thomaston

Defense Rests in Brothers Trial Over Lingle Slaying

In Chicago the defense rested with seven witnesses including two women who swore Brothers did not fire the gun that killed Tribune reporter Alfred Lingle. Eight prosecution witnesses had identified Brothers or a man who fled the scene. Rebuttal and closing arguments were set to begin.

Chicago Iso Brothers Alfred Jake Lingle Triune Perment Randolph Street Lingle Brothers S Gourt Ari Lawrence J. O'Malley Howard Wilson Likewine

New York Tribune Wins First Exhibit Typography Award

Philadelphia hosts the Francis Way land Ayer cup ceremony at the first exhibition of sew a paper typography. Five judges rated entries on typography presswork and makeup. Winners include The Long Beach Run Portland Evening Express Philadelphia Public Ledger Morning Oregonian and Charleston Gazette.

Philadelphia March New York Gerald-Tribune Today Francis Wayland Ayer Ayer Gallerien Long Beach Run Long Beach Calif Portland Evening Express Portland Public Ledger Morning Oregonian Ore Charleston W. Va Art Daily New Papers

Gandhi Declaration Demands Broad Indian Charter At Round Table

The All-India National Congress approves a Gandhi drafted resolution outlining essential rights and reforms for India's constitution. It calls for freedom of association, speech, conscience, equal citizenship, religious neutrality, legal protection for workers, child labor ban, unions, education, and reduced military spending.

Karachi Indi Mahatma Gandhi India London all-India National Congress Gandhi Bimeett Papa Jawaharlal Behra Congress Gandhi Acaidem

Rockne and Eight Die in Plane Crash

Katharine Rockne Notre Dame coach among nine killed when a passenger airliner lost a wing and crashed on a Kansas farm near Bazaar. Victims include H B Happer Christian Robrecht Miller and others. Rockne planned film work in Los Angeles and to visit sons in Kansas City.

Cottonwood Falls Kent Kathte Rockne Notre Dame Transcontinental Weatertt Mall Sik I Knute Rvcke Howe Dame Uni Versity South Bend Ind Happer Power Evenur Chica H. J Christan Chicago Miller Harsford Conn Robrecht Wheeling W. V. Goldthwaits East Porty Thirst New York City Picts Robert Frye Kansas City Jess Mathias Wichita Kare Los Angeles Bazaar Farm Rockne William Knute Smuporta Kans Freather Childred Mary Jean Jack Miarai Fis Inte Tait Death Bend Bazaar

Chamber committee ponders new Charleston postoffice site

Charleston Chamber Public Affairs panel discussed possible locations for a 41,500,000 federal postoffice building. They plan to query the Post Office Department for details, naming E. A. Barnes to lead special emissaries. Postmaster M. R. Mathews attended but spoke only for himself as a citizen.

Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Committee Charleston Post Office Department Ita E. A. Barnes Department Washington

Youth 22 Sees for First Time Marvels Over Flowers

Earl Muselman, 22, born blind, has regained partial sight after surgery by Dr G H Moore at University of Pennsylvania. He describes vision as about 30 percent, compares it to fog, and recalls emotional moments viewing family, flowers, and faces. He plans to return to school and learn Braille anew.

Allentowe Earl Muselman Musselman Allentown Pennsylvania Institute For the Blind Overbrogdk Pr. G. H. Moore University of Pennsylvania Graduate Hospital Bath Dr. Moore Rarl Muscalman Tus

Senate Conferees Battle Over Diverting Special Funds

Report from a chaotic session shows Senate conferees pushing to divert 340,000 biennial funds from eleemosynary institutions and the game fish and forestry commission to the general fund. House members accuse the move as a tactic to protect current expenses and salaries. The governor extended the session amid tense negotiations and delays.

House Board of Control Game, Fish and Forestry and Road Commission Senate Game, Fish and Forestry Commission Sleemosynwy State General Senata Conley Dela & Caucus Beburday

Taylor Details Stover Incident in House of Delegates

Speaker J Alfred Taylor described developments in the Quincy Bill case and alleged forgery tied to Ing 08 bir. He said Stover claimed his sister in law Goldie Ashworth was to be attached to the mailing department while facing grand jury action.

J. Alfred Taylor House of Delegates Perterday Quincy Edgar C. Lawson Taylor Attechant Stover Goldie Ashworth

Former Assessor Morris Dies After Stroke in Charleston

Marshall A Morris 04 years old died in a Charleston hospital from a stroke shortly after dinner Monday at his home 60% Shrewsbury street He had served Kanawha county as assessor from 1904 to 1908 surviving wife and two daughters Joan and Anna Morris one traveling salesman and a Colorado resident daughter. He was born in Bedford county Virginia raised near Malden and spent most of his life in Kanawha county. He lost a leg in a Cabin Creek district mine accident and was a familiar figure with crutches around the courthouse and post office. Funeral arrangements await word from a daughter in Colorado.

Marshall A. Morris Charleston Shrewsbury Street John Barlow Capitol Court House Kanawha County Cherleaton City Big Sandy Malden Cabin Creek Morris Pisdmont Road Joan H. Morris Anna Motria

Martin Denies He Murdered Potter in Cleveland Trial

Martin, on trial for the murder of Potter, testifies he was a whiskey runner and gambler miles away when Potter was killed. He places himself in Cleveland a downtown gambling spot from 5 to 7 p.m. February 3 and says he drove to Akron with Outland, checking into the Anthony Wayne hotel around 10 p.m. Accompanied accounts align with Outland and Akron witnesses.

Cleveland Maroh Covachiman Pittsburgh Hyme” Martin Potter Elain William Fotter William E. Aren Martin Seveen Akron Anthony Wayne Iran

Five and Dime Theft Leads to Fines

Cherley Roses was fined 65 in municipal court yesterday for stealing penelia from a five and ten cent store. He also paid a $5 fine for intoxication at the time of the alleged shoplifting.

Cherley Roses Penelia

Rogers Pays Tribute To Rockne's Memory

NOLLYWOOD Calif March 31. The piece honors Knute Rockne, noting his impact and the nation’s reaction to his death and legacy. It reflects on public figures and collective sentiment following a great loss.

Rogers Rockne Nollywood Calif Knute

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Mellon Mitchell National Guard Monague Wea Mexico City Filer Hoke Palmer Palmer Watts Wills Atlantic Rockies Plains Enute Liberty Indian Congress Mahatma Arnaag Aeestreme Civi Department Kansas Postoffice Dept M. R. Mathews Earl Musselman New World Senate Finance Room Tone’olon State Road Fund Alfred Tation Marshall Morris
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