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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1930

Page

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Ma Protests Love for Aimee Despite Fight

Aimee Semple McPherson faces a public dispute with her mother Mrs. M Kennedy who accuses the evangelist of threats. The feud touches allegations of a face lifting operation and a claim that McPherson is blind. Mrs Kennedy seeks an Angelus temple appearance to defend her stance as McPherson denies striking her mother and defends her stance amid medical controversy.

Lee Angeles Aimee Semple MétPhersod Minoie Kennedy Abe Bar Almer Ag Persan Rikeale Kennedy i Kennnedy Kennety Angelus Temple Amore Kennedy Beth Abele Ereo McPherson Wiliam B. Wilists

Gerard Names 59 Who Rule the United States

New York August 20 James W Gerard former ambassador to Germany named 59 men as the power behind US governance. The list centers on capitalists and financiers in banking mining railroads and public utilities plus journalism. It excludes President Hoover and all national or state office holders.

New York James W Gerard Germany United States John D. Rockefeller Andrew W. Mellon Morgan Boover Gerard Ife Staton Ithe Ture Page & Col

Hatfield Calls Meeting Notice Unfortunate Urge New Date

United States Senator Henry D. Hatfield criticized a scheduled August 26 meeting of the Republican state executive committee at Clarksburg. He urged a new call to allow Walter S. Hallanan and other officials to attend, and stressed his goal to secure victory for Republican senatorial and congressional tickets in November.

Huntington United States Henry D. Hatfield Republican State Executive Committee Clarksburg Walter S. Hallanan Ahd Hatfield West ‘Virginia Senate Republican National Committee Walter & Haliansa

Police Seek Zuta’s Fortune In Unset Gems

Chicago reports unfold a raid on Jos Aiello and Dominick Aiello suspects linked to the Zuta Moran gang. Unset diamonds and gang records were seized as prosecutors probe ties to the Lingle killing. Checks to early North Side leaders reveal a organized crime network spanning years and figures, with details to page eight.

Chicago Zuta-Moran Jos Aiello Unione Siciliano Dominick Zuta Moran Alfred J. Lingle Tribune Pat Roche the State’s Attorney's Office Jack Zuta Patrick Roche Roche Zute Dion O'Hanlon Hig Jim" Colosimo

Driver Robbed By Passenger On Virginia Street Ride

Lester Keres, a taxi driver, was robbed last night by a passenger after being directed to a lonely spot east of Virginia Street. The attacker took about 8 pounds and matches a description linked to a recent robbery of Earl Hubber, a White Way driver, at Mals sad.

Lester Keres C and White Tani Virginia Street Krebs French Street Sishway Keebs Earl Hubber White Way Drlyre

Wickersham Urges Leniency In Handling Minor Crimes

Chicago August 20 AP George W Wickersham chairman of the president's law enforcement commission urged leniency for minor offenses. He said punishments should reflect the offense and suggested thrashing miscreants for petty violations as a last resort. He spoke as the association debated dry law policy and a referendum.

Wickersham Chicago George W. Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission American Bar Essociation Boya Executive Commission Association James F. Ailchie Coeur D'Mene Ide Pere Ary Juemey Newlin Angeles Aughie Henry Upson Shnme Idaho Har Samociation Ctti-Daenship

Body of Van Lear Black Still Missing Near New Jersey

The search for Baltimore publisher Van Lear Black continued along New Jersey coast but was called off as waves and strong currents thwarted air and water recovery efforts. Boats, planes, and officials including Clarence Chamberlin, Rudolph Lent, and Captain Kelley reported no sign of the missing man, with memorial plans unlikely until clearance for the Sabalo is granted.

New York New Jersey van Lear Baltimore Coast Guard Scotland Pent Patterson Baltimore Sun Mr. Blyick Clarence Chamberlin Rudolph E. Lent Jersey City Camberlin Kelley Sabalo Aecment Steamboat Inspection Service En- Bunker Bost Jon Slight

Shields Ordered For Agents Cars

Washington August 20 Prohibition Director Woodcock ordered dry agents on road patrol to display large metal shields 17 by 20 inches hung over the right front door of their cars to identify officers and avoid being mistaken for robbers. The plan follows incidents on dark roads and a Maryland motorist claim of being fired on by agents.

Washington Carex Prohibition Woodcock Agenta Maryland Edward G. Duncan Duncan Maryland Automobile’ Association Cama Woodcock Unit Association

Caraway Plans to Hike Duty on Argentine Corn

Sen Caraway of Arkansas challenged Republicans on a plan to raise corn tariffs after drought damaged crops. He cited customs figures claiming large Argentine shipments into the Northwest, while McNary protested low US prices and argued for higher tariffs to curb foreign corn imports. The drought boost for farm relief underscores debate ahead of December congressional meetings.

Washington Caraway Arkansas Oregon Northwest McNary Tariff Commission Democratic National Committee Aur Bootheels Conmimerce Commerce Department Seattle State Department Bliss

Blast Kills One and Missing at Maryland Elevator

A series of dust explosions and a fire damaged a western Maryland railroad grain elevator terminal at the harbor. One man was killed, another missing, and several injured were hospitalized before the dead man was identified as Sylvan Jordan. The estimated loss stood at 250000.

Baltimore Maryland Sylvan Jordan J. A. Peterson

Farmers May Obtain Rail Rate Breaks For Drought Goods

State drought advisory urges farmers to secure lower railroad rates for carload shipments of livestock and designated commodities. Apply via county agricultural agent for approval certificates, with permits routed through railroad and transport officers. Rates expire October 31 and are limited to drought emergencies. hay and feed movements not covered.

Public Service Commissions State Drought Committee Arthur W. Hyde Secretary of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture Fla Ratie Conaignes Car Service Division American Railway Association Interstate Commerce Comrilation

Tragedy on Columbia Avenue Ends in Double Homicide

A husband, Tom Medley, 35, killed his wife Myrtle Medley, 21, at the Raines home on Columbia Avenue yesterday afternoon after a dispute with estranged husband and neighbor Benjamin Raines, 36. Medley then shot himself. Raines was critically wounded with a skull fracture. Police say the motive involved the estrangement and a failed attempt to mend the family rift.

Columbia Avenue Myrtle Medley Tom Medley Lick Branch Benjamin Raines Strate Hospital Medley Raines Shimmael Afra Bin Britton

O'Donnell Still Leads in Derby

In Roswell Minnesota August 20 Mrs Glatys O'Donnell of Long Beach California led the national women's air derby by landing at Roswell Airport at 3 49 12 p m MST after a Deming New Mexico leg in 1 15 12. Mina Marjorie Delg of Danbury was second to land with 3 51 34 elapsed time from Deming. Ruth Barrow of Hollywood followed at 4 25 26 Elapsed time from Deming earned 225 Miss Trutt Ca Ree of Raneman City arrived at 4 28 60 with a 1 55 10 elapsed time.

Roswell MN. M Glatys O'Donnell Long Beach Cal Deming N. M Mina Marjorie Delg Danbury Gan Milas Ruth Barrow Hollywood Miss Trutt Ca Ree Ranenan City

Policemen Face 15 Day Layoff Over Budget Plan

City police face a 15 day unpaid vacation as part of Mayor Wertz’s plan to save money. If arrests and fines rise enough, up to 30 more days off without pay may be added. Police expect four days off per month until the 15 days are completed, with fines and revenue expected to fund the scheme.

W. W. Wertz Este

Prohibition Raids Net 90 to 100 Arrests in Five WV Counties

Federal raids in Preston Barbour Goahur Randolph and Tucker counties yielded about 90 to 100 arrests. Undercover agents had worked two months with officers from state and local agencies directing the operation led by Harry Ruble and Captain Hobart A Brown. Warrants remain for additional arrests and more action was promised.

Elkins Heatheet Preston Barbour Goahur Randolph Tweker Kingwood Harry Ruble Fairmont Hobart A. Brown Preston County Pallmont United

State Drought Relief Plans Gain Headway in West Virginia

The article describes a statewide drought relief effort organized to aid distressed farmers in West Virginia. County committees, led by bank officials and farm bureau leaders, will coordinate aid distribution and loan programs. The plan emphasizes loans for feed and livestock, with questionnaires to assess family needs and a push to involve women’s clubs and merchants.

Alb W. Quinn West Virginia Ses Farm Bureau Pagep Red Crom Charisaton Cornwell John J. Cornwell Br. Cornwell Ly. Forth Putnam County Mar. Forth Mr. Forth Achop Humphrey Nat. T. Frame John W. Smith Wil Federal Road Fund Department of [Agriculture

Charley Dawes Pursues Odd Studies in Spadia and Boston

In Cali Charley Dawes heads to Spadia to study Nevilthic people and odd creatures. He offers Gp aH buss iness and all government interests for four years to secure a seat for examining America's prehistoric men. He then travels to Boston to study unconventional women and courtly daughters.

Tavor Tavern Cali Charley Dawes Spadia America Boston Spain Charley Sister McPheeson

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