13 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1930
Page
1
A historical clipping notes a cost exceeding fifty three dollars for lodging in the air era. The item appears as a brief note on travel or wartime era accommodations. Named places or people are not clearly identifiable in the legible portion.
New York grand jury, after police raids on Taleonica Take, refused to indict Zarl Carroll and three cast members on indecent performance charges. Five performers were arraigned. two scenes drew police objections, including Faith Beppa in a revealing dance and a window scene with Jimmy Bera and models. The production was reportedly altered after the raid.
Police investigate a capil mishap under the direction of Chief John Brit. Report mentions an eater watch fire and several men connected to Pied mat Fold, Es she, with unclear details remaining.
Gov. Z. Conley approved a bid for 5 million dollars in state road bonds bought by Charleston Bank. The winning bidder paid 1 286 000 dollars in premiums and earned four percent interest on the bonds. Several bidders competed including Kanawha Valley Bank and a Baltimore consortium led by C. Z. Williams & Co. and the Hale-Stewart syndicate.
A fragmentary report notes a bust of Benjamin Franklin with a 18th century provenance and possible 1778 engraving, valued between 20000 and 100000 dollars and insured at the lower figure, amid dealer reevaluation and gallery interest.
President Hoover abandons western trip as drought worsens crop losses totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in July. Railroads cut rates on hay and feed while farmers seek county agent help to certify drought relief applications for railroad relief. Food prices rise nationwide with unemployment and privation reported as the drought continues.
State police say Champ Martin, 49, of Davis Creek, will be charged with the murder of James Barnett, his son in law, after Barnett died from a shotgun wound at a local hospital. Investigators describe a volatile quarrel over a carbide lamp fueled by alcohol and mounting tensions between Martin and Barnett.
Firefighters led by Chief James L McLane battled a blaze at the Falling Rock Canal Company plant on Elk River after an explosion ruptured a gasoline storage tank. Ben Davis, 28, died from burns sustained during the incident. Weir, the company president, stated no loss estimate was given.
William Hereford McGinnis lined 1885 12 98 December 1885 to 196? died in Beckley hospital aged 76 He was a former Raleigh County prosecuting attorney and later a West Virginia Supreme Court justice McGinnis served as state senator and was a national convention delegate in 1940 He formed the law firm McGinnis McGinnis after stepping down in 1924 and married Sallie E Hol in 1891.
National primary results show George W Norris in Arkansas and Robert J Bulkley leading in Ohio as key Democratic figures push for nominations. George White and Stephen Young contest for governor in Ohio with White ahead 1,086 to 16,710. Bankhead leads in Alabama with strong showing while Thompson trails.
In New Orleans an estimated crowd of several hundred Negroes and whites gathered near a dim outdoor enclosure to await the supposed return of Mother Catherine a revered Black priestess who died in Lexington Kentucky. Prophet Peter claimed a vision of her return as the chanting choir and parishioners filled the space with prayers and candlelight while a rudimentary orchestra played.
Governor Comlay travels to Washington to attend a drought conference while state reports warn of crop damage. Estimates suggest 925,006,000 in aid may be mailed, farmers worry over taxes and debt as beef prices fall and water shortages affect counties. Officials forecast a 10 percent property tax increase and levy changes to fund budgets. Page 5, Col 2.
In a region stirred by labor actions, signs rally workers and residents. The scene centers on serial demonstrations and parkside outreach as parties seek common ground. Authorities monitor activities while negotiating terms amid public attention.
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