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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
1
A controversial discussion questions whether contraception use by a spouse should affect marriage and divorce rights. The article notes objections to contraceptive practices and argues consequences for partners seeking separation or remarriage amid societal norms.
WASHINGTON Aug 14 More than three years after his famous flight Charles Lindbergh will receive a ceremonial medal today at the White House. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Lindbergh will accompany the president and Mrs Hoover to their Rapidan camp for the weekend.
A fragmented report notes ongoing efforts in St Louis to adjust conservative meal programs and support atom preparation initiatives. Figures reference hours and individuals including William Pickens in a context of community aid and development.
On August 14 the British dirigible R-100 sailed over the Atlantic toward Cardington England after leaving Montreal at 2:24 p.m. ELS. The airship maintained about 70 mph with steady weather and calm seas, passengers enjoying hotel like meals and electric lights. The ship is expected to reach its home port by early Saturday morning British time, weather permitting.
Princeton British Columbia April 14 A mine explosion at Coalmont mine blasted through a tunnel killing at least two miners and leaving others entombed. Clifford A. Smith age 9 and Albert Cole age 16 were recovered soon after. Investigators say efforts continue as relatives gather at the mine entrance hoping for news.
Providenie Coal mine tipple destroyed in Webster County Kentucky amid a county coal field fire. Miners were arrested as suspects after Monday’s bombing. warrants issued. Federal officials later announced charges against Paul Montgomery and Gamew Malone for conspiring in the Providence bombing.
Chicago gang violence escalates with a spree across the city and northern suburbs. Reports cite gunfire from passing cars killing Joe Gierings of Barkford, a reputed bootlegger, and Ab bott, a Chicago gangster, amid a broader wave of murders linked to liquor, vice, and gambling profits. The incidents touch White Bear Lake and Brainard Minnesota, with Mulready and Capone figures in circulation as investigators connect the massacres to Bugs Moran’s turf conflicts.
State police investigate a man known as Jim Barnett who died Sunday night and lived under a false name in Davis Creek. He bore scars and was believed a World War II veteran. detectives pursue living relatives and possible identity in a tangled case involving Noah Smith and other aliases.
Baltimore shows as fair with a 3 percent rise from a year ago in a survey of current business conditions. Among 34 southern Atlantic cities only six exceed a 5 percent improvement, while Mayport News and Columbia are described as having good conditions with an upward trend.
A national drought report covers ten states with counties reporting crop losses up to 80 percent and widespread feed shortages. It notes 2,000 families in Louisiana parish unable to buy feed, Kentucky waterways contaminated, and several counties facing near total crop failure and imminent destitution among residents.
Maples Italy Aug 1 A severe storm in Naples killed four people and injured many more as market stalls collapsed and walls toppled. Two American tourists were among the victims as Carabinieri and firefighters rushed to aid the injured and clear debris after the earthquake’s toll still echoes in nearby villages.
Federal state and county committees to form a broad drought relief body aimed at preventing livestock losses aiding needy farm families and protecting public health. Governors from ten states attended with federal agency participation including agriculture health and railway groups. A $6,000,000 fund was suggested with county and state committees to assess needs and coordinate relief and employment.
Governor Onlay expressed an optimistic view on West Virginia’s positions at the drought conference in Washington. He spoke in attendance as the session began, stressing resilience and fiscal steadiness amid dry conditions.
Disturbing reports from Davy G apartment quoted Rear Admiral Charten Jaa as commander in chief. He described unconfirmed claims of bands of armed criminals in clothing near a railroad north of Bankow, 45 miles away, with activity noted but details unclear.
Westfield reports the suicide of Dr A F Boeter, a physician of twenty years, who killed himself today at his residence after an aviary incident. No further details provided.
TOLEDO August 14 UP There was nothing to eat in the Tillog home and the children cried for food so Elmer Tilton called his eldest son Louis for a conference They decided to go out for food They were shot by a man who lay in a potato patch Tilton 45 had been out of work and earned little income The shooter later said the Tiltons had been stealing his potatoes for weeks He had previously fired at two others and warned them away The early morning incident ended with the suspect and son dead in the potato patch and the family facing hunger in tragic circumstances.
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