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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1929
Page
1
A brutal cold wave grips West Virginia with subzero readings from Bluefield to Clarksburg. Moundsville and Charleston shiver as wind chills plunge, while isolated deaths and a fatal automobile crash highlight the severe weather context.
In a federal court room Judge George W. McClintic presided over 114 defendants, ranging from teens to 85, many on crutches or with missing limbs. Sentences included 78 years in prison, 207 months in jail, and various probations and fines. Among highlights were a hang jury in a liquor case, Marcellus Byron receiving four years in Atlanta prison, and multiple defendants facing transportation or probation.
Fire destroyed a principal business block on Market Street in Parkersburg, starting in a boiler room at Camden Theater. Damage with insurance estimates reach 61 million. Firefighters from Parkersburg and Marietta fought the blaze aided by Marlette, Ohio, with one firefighter injured by flying glass. Three nearby homes were damaged and the theater planned to host a memorial service.
MOUNDSVILLE March 30 A hazing incident at Moundaville high school led to the arrest of five youths after complaints by two victims. They were fined and costs but Mayor J D B Sule Hrap suspended the fines on the condition hazings be eliminated from future initiations.
Herman Moore known as Texas Slim admits entering the Triangle district restaurant with a pistol. Wilson, a North Rand Street resident, was shot in the mouth and hospitalised with a head wound. Bill Hickman, the restaurant owner, was arrested. Hickman and his staff faced investigation as the incident stemmed from a dispute over meals and a fight escalated when Moore allegedly grabbed the pistol and fired. Police questioned about ten witnesses as Wilson’s condition remained doubtful.
Five Durand Wisconsin church officers were ordered by a jury to pay 20000 to former pastor John J Logan Warren over allegations of immorality. The trial revealed prior disputes as Warren claimed a smear campaign by church leaders who ousted him. Hazel Lamb, later Hazel Lathery, did not appear. the case included remarks on threats of divorce and poker attacks.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on November 30 authorities and politicians debated Warren's successor amid conflicting statutes. Reported candidate Patrick Sullivan Casper Wyoming faced discussion while Governor Emerson floated a special legislative session. Three options included immediate appointment, a special election within 60 days, or an election in November 1920.
Six children and their mother and father live in a freezing cottage on the city’s fringe. Broken windows, leaky walls, bare sleeping quarters, and scant meals illustrate their poverty. The Gazette investigates amid Santa Claus campaign hopes to aid them.
Atlantic City dispatch reports Governor Larson announced Dwight Morrow American ambassador to Mexico will be named United States Senator for New Jersey once the London naval disarmament talks conclude. David Baird Jr. will resign to allow Morrow’s appointment. Baird urged the move and will take oath in Washington within two weeks. Morrow likely to return to Washington by December and then proceed to London with Secretary of State Wilson.
Leroy Clemans deputy supervisor of printing for the state legislature faces a second retrial at the intermediate court on forgery and uttering and forged instruments connected with unauthorized items in the biennial appropriation bill. The case follows a prior grand jury indictment from Kanoa county and related budget dispute stirred by state officials. Also slated are murder trials for Frank Asbury Jon a Kochak and Charles Oakley with dates set into December and possible short delays.
Two southern bred leaders will head their parties in the coming House session. Fighting Jack Garner, a Texas Democrat, and Colonel John Q. Tilson, a Tennessee Republican long based in Connecticut, are set to steer the party lines amid a heavy legislative program. Garner, elected in 1902, is known for fearless, partisan tactics and led a strong stand against the tariff bill during a tense period. Tilson, younger in Congress but veteran in leadership, made his home in New Haven after leaving Tennessee. He has war and border service in his background and is seen as a steadier presence in party leadership. The piece notes Garner’s aggressive role in the recent tariff controversy and Tilson’s readiness to guide Republicans through upcoming battles.
In Monticello Kentucky on November 30 Bigford Abbott was sentenced to death for attacking Miss Ruby Taylor. Judge R C Lortar denied a new trial and Abbott plans to appeal. Cousins Roreoe and Ted Abbott were held. indictments were dropped after court concessions. Abbott testified he was intoxicated and remembered nothing of the incident. Miss Taylor described three men coming to the country schoolhouse and frightening away the pupils before the attack.
Elks to join memorial services at Capitol theater on Succmere street with lawyer Cantwell of Chicago delivering principal address at 3 p m. Cantwell, famed Midwest attorney, last spoke in Charleston a decade ago and agreed to repeat portions of that address. Music by Mrs. R J Coney, Richard Houston, and Walter Hanson will accompany the service. The Elk lodge officers and local dignitaries will attend, with a large public expected.
The Carnegie, a non magnetic research yacht built in 1909 for the Carnegie Institute, exploded while refueling at Apple Harbor. Captain J P Ault died after being blown from the quarter deck, with several crew injured. Eric Stronstrom and others were wounded. The Ontario rushed from the US naval station to recover bodies and crew.
Washington. A move to deter the seating of Senator elect William Vare of Pennsylvania was proposed for a vote next week. The plan aims to decide if Vare should be seated amid a contested 1928 election challenge by William Wilson. The Senate schedules wrap after opening formalities with a possible adjournment for the late Senator Warren of Wyoming.
Pittsburgh November 30 a chemist was questioned to uncover how Paul Off a 19 year old Baltimore native and Carnegie Tech student died. A post mortem listed acute gastro enteritis possibly from poisoning with stomach analysis pending. Detectives searched the dorm room while Dr William L Marks said the student collapsed while trying to reach a phone and fell outside the entrance.
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