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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1933

Page

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Johnson Plans New Pressure To End Strike

Hugh S. Johnson recovery administrator orders Edward F. McGrady to Uniontown to press miners to accept terms of the coal strike settlement. McGrady will meet striking workers at Avon then fly to Massachusetts to urge industrial peace, amid new conciliation board talks.

Washington Pennsylvania Hugh S. Johnson Johnson Edward F. McGrrady American Federation of Iabor Uniontown Avon McGrady Springfield Lynn Massachuette Cntry Johncot Boot Etoe National Conciliation Board Crento Roosevelt Wagner New York In In Europa Gerard Bwopa Alto

Woman's Father On Witness Stand

Sal Costello, father of the widow, testified in the Bra. Josie Burnett case that the late fire captain William J. Contello appeared morose and unhappy before his death. Fyfe said the husband’s death may have been suicide, while denying personal rifts with Burnett.

Salim Maes Josie Burnett Roatado Mhese Wita Hugh A. Cregg Andrew J. Fyfe William J. Contello Hte Atdes Fyfe Costello Sal Costello Coa

Favorable Business Reports Of The Day In 1933

New York reports July gains for Woolworth and StudebakerGaleas, with Edison refrigeration and wage increases in Massachusetts and New York. Woolworth sales rose from June to July 1933, while Hoffman notes Studebaker Galea unit totals up and Western Electric grants 11 percent pay raises to 25 000 workers. The details indicate broad wage and sales improvement in mid year.

New York South Bend Ind Paul G. Hoffman Studebaker Galea Corporation Hoffman Edison Electric Institute Today New York State WEW York Western Electric Company

County School Levy Estimated for Kanawha County

The levy estimate by the county board of education allocates 1,133,60,92 for teachers' salaries and 770,031 for maintenance and building funds. It awaits state tax commission approval before the levy on the third Tuesday of August, detailing elementary and high school staffing, salaries, coaches, principals, and superintendent costs.

Kanawha County Board of Eenvcation Mainetenance Fund ADC Maine Tenancs and Building Fund Cings Clars Clon Cinas

Kump Denies Plea in Joseph Corey Death Case

Governor Kump refused to commute death sentence of Joseph Corey for 1632 Charleston murder. Final appeal to state supreme court to halt Friday execution. prior Kaunawha circuit court denial noted, with judges split two to two. Corey’s wife, wounded in the incident, died days later.

Kump Joseph Corey Hia Charleston Sguricsea Brs Katherine Ghix Logan Moundseiie State Supreme Court Air Kaunawha Corey

French Fliers Break Record Breaks World Nonstop Flight Distance

Lieut Maurice Roas and Paul Codes set a world non stop distance mark near 5880 miles from New York to Rayack Syria in 60 hours 29 minutes in a single motorized Bleriot. They flew via Floyd Bennett Field to Rayack around Beirut in a voyage that eclipsed prior records by about 250 miles. Final figures await International Aeronautic Federation confirmation.

Paris Maurice | Roas French Army Air Corps Paul New World Rayack Beirut Syria New York Rocat Codos Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn Ders O. K. Gaylord G. B. Nicolette Great Britain International Aeronautic Federation Rotel Snd Caodos Atlantic Nova Scotia Halifax Long's End England Scilly Isles English Channel Cherbourg France

New Warden on Visit Here Tells of Prison Problems

Dr. O F McClintic new warden of the state penitentiary at Moundaville arrived here for talks with Governor Kump and the state board of control. He outlined pressures from 1000 prisoners set to lose jobs when factory contracts end next month and 100 tubercular inmates needing care, and urged creating a prison farm to supply state institutions and relieve crowding. He noted the small 260 acre farm is inadequate and warned about inmate care challenges while exploring hospital or [illegible] options. McClintic was appointed by Gov Kump and began duties after an oath last Saturday.

O. F. McClintic Atute Moundaville Kump State Board of Control McClintic Board of Control Yeaterdas Tunereal DT Horangeme

Counties and Cities to Aid Stock Insurance Drives

State officials launch a statewide campaign with posters warning against unapproved or illegitimate insurance policies and unapproved stocks and securities. Deputy commissioners Bradford and Justice will circulate posters to sheriffs and clerks, with quarterly updates, targeting prohibited insurers and misrepresented plans.

Anakter Edgar B Harold K. Bradford Harlan Justice Securiities Artye Securities Department Bradford Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Stock Exchange West Virginia Justice

Former Sheriff Leaves West Virginia Advisory Board

D Homer Stephenson of Charlestown resigns from the three man West Virginia advisory board appointed by President Roosevelt to assist the national recovery act district administration. He cites business pressures and says he cannot give the work full time. Associates on the committee were Van A. Bittner and William P. Wilson, under district administrator George L. Radcliffe of Baltimore. Stephenson was originally recommended by Senator M. M. Neely to oversee the state recovery act efforts.

D. Homer Stephenson Charleston West Virginia Roosevelt Federal Public Works Kanawha County Sher 4 Stephenson van A. Bittner United Mine Workers of America William P. Wilson Wheeling George L. Radcliffe Baltimore

Former Air Ace Killed in Wreck Near Kissimmee Florida

Otto H. Ashley a 43 year old former operator of a flying field at Kanawha City and member of the Eighty eighth Aero Squadron United States Army in World War I was killed in an automobile wreck Sunday night at Kissimmee Florida Relatives here were informed Ashley famed for air stunts including a feat under the South Side bridge Surviving are his widow five children his parents and three sisters Details of the accident were lacking Relatives left for Florida to attend services yesterday

Lient Otto H Ashley Kanawha City Kisssimmee Fin Ashley Eighty-eighth Aero Squadron United States Army South Side Auarey Fisher Ashley J. M. Ashley Micco Fla Golden Davis Pensacola Morman Sirk Charleston Carl Anderson Dunbar Washington Scott Field France Garden City L. 1 Ohio State University Dayton United States Army Air Service Florida

Woman questioned as murder case unfolds in New York

In New York on August 7, Miss Mary Almskaar, a Swedish interpreter and Sanborn’s fiancée, was questioned at length after Sanborn’s body was found buried near Bayside. Police said she offered no clues, and she last saw him July 18 when they visited a Connecticut summer camp. The fiancé, railway executive Henry F. Sanborn, disappeared July 17 after leaving the Woolworth Building. He was shot twice and died about three weeks earlier. The wedding, set for July 30, was postponed by mutual consent.

New York Henry F. Sanborn Miay Magnhud Aimstanr Sanborn Jamaica Woolworth Long Island Bayside Miss Almskaar Tombey John J. Gallagher Gallagher Connecticut Mins Almskaar Itom Banborn Banborn East ¢7Th Street Manhattan Belicé

Detective owes life to barrel of pistol in El Paso

In El Paso Texas Aug T W Woolvarten reports a detective credits survival to a pistol barrel. Capt Wolverton fired rapidly at a target, wrapping billets that wedged in the barrel causing it to swell without bursting.

EL Paso Texas Woolvarten Wolverton

Havana Under Military Rule With 26 Slain

Havana remains under military occupation after clashes that left at least 26 dead as President Gerardo Machado faced broad demands to resign. Congress, in an extraordinary session, authorized suspending constitutional liberties to quell a spreading strike movement, while authorities moved to implement the measure amid reported violence and unrest.

Associated Press Havana Gerardo Machado Congress Senate Col

New Honor Roll To Be Posted At The Post Office

A new honor roll of subscribers to the president's recovery blog will be posted at the post office this week likely tomorrow or Thursday. The first roll listed about 160 companies and individuals who signed N Re Ae certificates of compliance, totaling 710 certificates processed. Public interest grows as non members face quiet boycotts against suspected businesses.Meanwhile, codes are being drafted nationwide for industries and trade groups. West Virginia Auto Dealers propose a 0 hour week for mechanics at 60 cents per hour and a large number of auto selling and service agencies could hire thousands under the code. Page 5. Col 3.

Ick West Virginia Ape My BR. A Trate Labar Industiig National National Automobile Dealers Associaten Washington Monel Gof

Officers Find Slain Deputy's Revolver

Following a clue an intercepted letter at county jail led officers to the missing revolver of Deputy Sheriff Roy Bhamalin. Gun was recovered by gunmen's bullets in Jackson County on July 26, authorities would not reveal the location. The letter came in a garment sent from the fall by Henry Cena, one of three men indicted yesterday for murder at Dipley.

U S Probes Miners Stand Amid Roosevelts Truce Clash

In Brownsville Pa thousands of strikers refuse to return to Western Pennsylvania coal mines as the federal government opens an investigation into alleged communistic agitation. U M W A leaders blame radicals while U S attorneys seek pamphlets urging defiance of the truce. The arbitration plan under Roosevelt aims to restart operations, but local union locals delay further action.

Brownsville Pennsylvania Cal Tields U. & Attorney Uniter Mina Workers of America B. T. Fagan M_W. A Snc Vem Peeney Fayette County U. S National Vinity League Lewis Roosevelt Frick Coke Company General Johnson NRA Pittsburgh Thomas Bioses A, GC Frick Cote Company National Mining Company

Arizona to vote on repeal repeal heads concede

Arizona voters head to polls to decide on repealing the 18th amendment with prohibitionists seeking court rulings against the election. Missouri Texas and Washington also vote on the amendment as Arizona aspirants contest the congressional seat vacated by Lewis W. Douglas. Delegates and candidates are listed, with primary results noted and polling places opening at 6 2 m Mountain Standard Time.

Phoenex Ariz Prohibition Prohibitionista Union Prohibition Enforcement Lawa Missouri Texas Washington Lewis W . Douglas Ibtbelig Greenway National Committee Wowman Arizona Roosevelt Harvan Akers Phoenix Carl Hayden Wiliam Coxon Sec Atfvona ‘Corporation Commission Douglas Supreme Court of & TeCene At & D. Ma

Two Women Named As Accessories in Case Trials Set for August

Grand jury hearing in Ripley led to indictments against five defendants in the slaying of Kanawha deputy Royle Brambtlin and the wounding of Deputy Sheriff George Dudley. Charles Harper Henry Cane Leo Frazier Mrs Louise Brazier and Elizabeth Meire charged with murder and armed conspiracy. Trials slated for August 15 in the newly built courthouse as prosecutors Watts Stants prepare to present the state case.

the Gazette Ripley Aug Judrce Lewis EL ' Miller Kanawha County Kenna Charles Harper Huntington Henry Cane Charleston Leo Frazier Ors Louise Brazier Elizabeth Meire Ax Benescartes Miller U * Watts Carter W. Stants Rip 20 Dudley Murier Mottville Yrlyon Ralph Harper

Youths Waive In Holdup Charges

Vernon Monk aged 17 and Orie Wipes 18 of Sissonville waived to the grand jury on armed robbery charges. They confessed to holding up Green Pig restaurant on Charleston street and Palese of Sweety confectionery, firing at the cafe owner 8. D. Sines in a fight after a patron was robbed. Victims identified them. less than 25 dollars stolen from both robberies. The pair were captured on Charleston street near Edgewood drive early Sunday morning.

Sissonville Afinidh. Pal D. Boones Dawson Vernon Monk Orie Wipes City Charleston Street Central Avenue Dan Smith Gn Hatrep Dunlop Wines Monk Grace Brodling Edgewood Drive

Will Says They Had Better Mind Johnson

A fragmentary report from Beverly Hills describes a discussion where figures like Roosevelt and Moley are advised on action. The text references Johnson and the NRA, with admonitions about political will and restraint. The garbled lines suggest frustration with leadership and international diplomacy dynamics.

Will Beverly Hills Forden Calif Aux Mighty Able Roosevelt London Moley Mapers Sissourt Fen Oklahoma Bey Johnson NRA

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