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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1930

Page

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Page 34 Cot 4 Details Put at 23 Million

The record fragment notes a sum of 23 000 000 dollars or 199 000 horsepower linked to Page 34 Cot 4. Further context is unclear from the OCR snippet.

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Fires threaten towns and forests across West Virginia

Severe drought grips the state as fires rage through Monongahela National Forest near Biking and Mechen in Maraball county. Crews from Atkins, Parsons and Thomas battle blazes amid limited water, with firefighters curbing flames along the White front and Mosart Helgats in Morgan county and surrounding areas.

West Virginia Maraball Monongahela National Forest Fromatkins Parsons Thomas Pendleton County McCarey'’s Ridge Ofia Narshall End Morgan Counties Farivera Mosart Hélgats Pankandiealnre A& Sacre

FalseMacDonald testimony roils California bombing case

In San Francisco the moonry Billings bombing trial witness John MacDonald recanted under police denials before the California supreme court. Captain Charles Gott questioned the pardon procedure, while other witnesses testified to alleged perjury and identification near the bombing scene. Governor's office to review the pardon recommendation and MacDonald’s statements in Sacramento.

GAN Prancisco John MacDonald Withie Moonry-Billings Charles Gott California Supreme Court Warren K Willinge Goff Feferms Mhem Offi MacDonald Billings Beltimore Walter Wien Withers Pein Ead MacDonald Bim Atty Bom Agooney Baltimore Gort Charing M. Fickert Ghitridt Mooney Kennedy Gov‘oung Pemard Sacramento Pare

New York Auditor Held on Bond in Hotel Funds Charge

Arthur B. Gates, auditor at a New York hotel, was held on a $10,000 bond by Justice W. A. Tully on a charge of cabberaling hotel funds. Gates waived preliminary hearing and remained in county jail overnight. The warrant accused him of converting hotel proceeds for personal use.

Arthur B. Gates New York Eity

Reign of Reds in South China Gains Strength

Communist activity in south central China expands grip on key cities. heavy fighting reported near Changsha and Hankow. Palos gunboat engaged with casualties on both sides as barbed wire defenses rise around Hankow concessions. Two Americans reported held for ransom amid turmoil.

South China Shanghat Chine Changsha Palos Yangtao Hankow Wuchang Hanyang R. D. Tisdale Baltimore Hu Haa-dMlo Foreign Office Washington Tsianfu Shantung Province

Chief Dismisses Two City Firemen

Fire Chief James McLane dismissed Firemen James McIntosh and Helmick of Central station on drunkenness charges after arrests on Avon Street. Mayor Wertz and McLane announced immediate vacancies and planned new hires. Arresting officers included Lieut Arch Brown Detective Cecil Hundley and Officers Henson Medley and Price.

James McLane James McIntosh D. A. Helmick Central Station McIntosh Helmick McTane Arch Brown Cecil Hundley Guy Henson E. Medley John Price Loretta McIntosh Jamen McIntosh

Young Mother Abandons Baby in Library Building

Destitute eight day old infant found in a library wash room after the母 mother, Mrs. Gkees, abandoned him amid distress in the city. Police, matron, and Salvation Army hospital staff recovered the child and planned care while seeking the young mother to place her in juvenile custody.

Moray Cane Abe Mra Lottis Skess Hay Salvation Army Hospital Mary Peciion Soulan Davies den Prowse Balvation Army Hospital Peshles Nures Prowes John Wooster Gkees

R-100 Arrives in Canada After 3400 Mile Journey

The R 100 dirigible reaches Montreal after a 3400 mile trek from England. Damaged fins and headwinds slowed progress near the Canadian coast. The craft surfaced near Canrington and progress lagged in the final miles as a control cabin and promenade decks were captured in a photo.

Canada Canrington Ngland Montreal

Engineers Start Kanawha River Survey for Nine Foot Channel

Three U S engineers arrived in Charleston to survey the Kanawha river for a nine foot channel aligning with Ohio river canalization from Pittsburgh to Cairo. The project, funded by a 1 750 000 dollar congressional appropriation, aims to facilitate barge traffic to the head of navigation. Charleston business leader M Merrill outlined plans for replacing upper Kanawha dams with two modern dams and wider locks, while noting lower Kanawha improvements await future Congress action. The survey also examined the impact of dam raising on water levels near Len's Creek and the mouth of the Kanawha.

United States Charleston Pittsburgh Cairo Ohio M. Merrill Kanawha Plana State Road Commission Len's Creek Marrill Association No. 6 London Merrill Manawha Congress Ohio River Point Pleasant Gallipolis Ohlo Kenawhe Eanawhe

Prohibition Bureau Seeks 25 Percent Agent Increase

Washington reports a push from field directors for expanded enforcement staffing. Prohibition chief Amon W. Woodcock plans a 25 percent rise in agents, proposing about 2,000 total, after talks with twelve regional admins. Treasury’s James M. Doren signals a turn to Page 21 for more details.

Washington Ip—Aa Congress Amon W. W. Woodcock Prohibition James M. Doren Bureau of Industrial Alcohol Treasury Department Pheast

King Approves London Treaty Ratification

London July 31 United Kingdom completes ratification of the London treaty Chancellor Snowden said King George signed the ratification with the Dominions United States and Japan to deposit simultaneously. Premier MacDonald urged timely passage as negotiations continue with France and Italy for final acceptance. Emperor of Japan sent the London wave treaty to the Diet for council consideration.

Philip Snowden George House of Commons J. Remaay Pc- Donald Arthur Henderson Snowder Dominions United States Japan Britain London MacDonald Bowen Edjollons France Italy Tull Ig Petri SevAent Ceewed Takio Hmizahité Bis Council Lay

Baltimore and Ohio gains control of Chicago and Alton

Reports from Chicago and New York say the Baltimore and Ohio has acquired control of the Chicago and Alton, with officials admitting negotiations but no final conclusion. The move would create the shortest route between New York and Chicago, tying into a larger B&O consolidation plan and a 180 mile new line in Pennsylvania.

Chicago New York Middle West Baltimore and Ohio Chicago and Alton William G. Bierd Alton Interstate Commerce Commission Buffalo Rochester Pitteburgh Susquehanne Reading

Charleston 1930 City Directory Teems With Odd Names

The Charleston directory for 1930 from Z L Polk lists unusual surnames such as Ash Bay Beach Birch Chestnutt Crattres Rider Onka Spree and branches Woods and Gentry Motley Medley. It notes newcomers and householders, lists auto brands, and suggests readers may spot humorous name pairings like Banner Bunting Fleg and Beard Razor.

Charleston Z. L. Polk and Company Spree Ste Gentry Ste Motley Medley Golaga Cummings King Queen Prince Bishop Parson Bao Dame Manter Austin Ford Essex Dodge Hudson Jordan Lincoln Nash Studebaker Cleveland Banner Bunting Fleg Beard Razor Beck Call Bibb Tucker Storm Blierart Blood and Gore Couch Davenport Hi and Dale Barty Tardy

Bay Plane For Pittsburgh Line

West Virginia Airways Inc announced the purchase of a Stinson Junior four place cabin monoplane for a Charleston to Pittsburgh service with a tentative August 5 start date. A daily round trip is planned and funds exist to add another cabin plane as needed.

Charleston Pittsburgh West Virginia Airways, Inc Stinson Air- Ways Association Great Lakes West Vida Aer Aers

Honorable Chicago reporters amid murder mystery

The July grand jury reported that Chicago news reporters were honorable and not involved in criminal activity in connection with the murder of Alfred J. Lingle, a Tribune reporter of 16 years. The slaying had disrupted police work, sparked a fierce newspaper war, and led to charges against several editors.

Chicago Alfred J. Lingle Honoreule Lingte Chicago Tribune Lingle

Edison tests for 49 youths in search for a scholar

West Orange New Jersey July 33 forty nine bright young men seeking one four year college scholarship faced Edison’s famed questionnaire. They tackled a desert expedition ethics problem and a Ford value question while Maury Ford helped grade the papers. The top results will be announced tomorrow.

West Orange N_ J District of Columbia Thomas A. Edison Edison Robert C. Ladd Vermont Wanny Mr. Edison Garry Charles Y. Larrick Maryland Aouthern Luther F Spalding, Jr Phosnis Aris Ford Maury Ford Jame RK Johnson City Tenn

R-100 Over Montreal Mooring at Daybreak Sets Flu Record

British dirigible R-100 arrived at Montreal’s Hubert Field at 1 33 a m local time after a 3400 mile journey from Carrington England. It planned to circle the field until dawn before mooring as weather improved for a possible dawn arrival over the field.

BT. Hubert Montreal Hubert Carrington England B. B. ‘Booth Porthesssee Ot Lin Booth Pam Pater Reath United States McCh University Borie Stet Ali Wong Bagge Cazadiin Mounted Police Audibhie

Flow of Elk River Below City Water Supply Levels

Poor Elk river flow has Charleston relying on Bik river inflow for daily water needs. Officials say water is safe but has unpleasant taste and odor from microscopic growth. Engineers plan dredging to remove debris and improve current. city and state officials confirm safety and monitor quality.

Elk River Charleston Geological Survey L. E. Hersdon Arete Water Commission Bik Mink Shoala Yeatery Quean Shoals Clay Ranewhe Clendenia Wha Gromar Huttalon BH. M.cogen West Virginia Water Service Company W. W. Werte E. B. Tisdale Ike the Water Company Frank Conklin Maleoolate United States River Engineer Dower Elk River

Worksmen Electrocuted in Norfolk Railroad Incident

In Bluefield a railroad electrician named Hughes, 25, died after touching a charged wire of 40 volts. His bride of three weeks survived the accident.

Bluefield Pred Hughes Norfolk Ang ‘Wemarn Halx

Final Note on Coolidge Hits Soft Place BEVERLY

Fragmented report mentions Coolidge and Beverly with unclear terms like soft place and 31-Hinder. No clear event, date, or person details are discernible from the readable text.

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Ame M’donald Peiping UCP Changehi Hunan Great Britain West Chicago, Alton Line New City West Virginia Airways Graf Zep Booth’nounces Cogan, Wertz and Tisdale Beverly Cal Hinder
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