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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1931
Page
1
A garbled article discusses prohibition and financier Raskob, claiming funds lost to crime, with mentions of losses reaching huge sums. It critiques government impact and hints at broader societal consequences, referencing legal perspectives and policy debates.
Fragmentary notes describe hunger marchers near Stead Weseminsted facing accusations of communist influence. The message hints at secret networks and a push to suppress dissatisfaction through alleged communist ties. Details are garbled with unclear names and places.
The text is unreadable, with jumbled words and disjointed phrases. No identifiable people, places, organizations, dates, or events are present to summarize into a coherent news card.
Lester Midler of Hartland told police a hitchhiker robbed him of over $20 after he picked up the man in Charleston. The assailant stopped the car near a South Charleston railroad station and beat Midler, who said the man fled toward the railroad tracks.
In Chicago a youth Herman Knol, 17, was wounded after a confrontation with Denfel Gilday 65, a liquor crusader. Knol’s fate could decide murder or assault charges while Swanson and prosecutors investigate police involvement and gun carrying. A second Denver item notes national liquor policy leadership.
BELLEFONTE Pa November 30 7unperturbed and silent Barry Starchock 38 Conemaugh was electrocuted at Rockview penitentiary for the murder of seven year old Betty Mowry daughter of a man who befriended him The execution began at 7 am and he was dead four minutes later The crime described by police as the most brutal in Cambria county history The victim was a neighbor of Starchok family and had helped him financially The man confessed earlier before repudiating the statement
Special to The Gazette KEW YORE Nov 30 West Virginia is named among nine states receiving highest praise in a report on congressional views toward submitting the 18th amendment to a popular vote. Congressman Joe L Smith of West Virginia signals willingness to vote for a referendum if such a resolution is presented. The report highlights several WV figures and notes mixed stances among representatives and senators on repeal or retention. The New York bureau reports a nationwide canvass by the National Prohibition Reform group shows 149 of 251 members replying affirmatively to submitting the amendment to the people, with 49 replying negatively and 63 noncommittal.
Beckley scene reports two young children burned to death when flames erupted from the basement of a Harper road home. Four year old George Pred Thompson and three year old Mary Joan Farley were found dead near a furnace after a gasoline can explosion or rapid ignition. Firemen extinguished a basement fire. details say Roberta Farley taught nearby children, Mary Joan often stayed at the Thompson home.
Hollywood studios Warners Brothers and Paramount announce salary cuts for top actors as part of an industry economy program. Under contract players face reductions of 20 to 30 percent and new hires without contracts are notified of pay cuts, with refusals risking non renewal.
Chicago faces near bankruptcy as 50 wealthy men, led by Mayor Anton Cermak, form a committee to back tax anticipation warrants and municipal bonds. They aim to raise 937 million for payrolls and upcoming bond maturities to avert a broader financial collapse.
Texarkana Arkansas November 31 1 UF The nation is sick and tired of Republican misrule and ready for change Senator Morris Sheppard declared before departing for Washington He predicted Democrats would win virtually every state if the presidential election were held today He urged the south to back a Southern nominee and favored Cordell Hull or Joe Robinson He criticized Prohibition praising limited relief for the unemployed and calling for reform of the federal farm board He warned against abolishing the board and urged Congress to decide when emergencies require price support and relief funding.
Lawrence and Jack Rucker of Gon Branch were held by police tied to the George Harless death bed confession. Police planned to turn over evidence to the prosecuting attorney. The report details a dying statement alleging Shaffer’s death in a drunken brawl eight years prior and a body found on railroad tracks.
Washington reports Rep Snell of New York won the Republican nomination for speaker after a bitter party fight. Rep Tilson of Connecticut failed to secure leadership, as Democrats prepare to organize the chamber. Seven ballots and shifting support defined the conference as congress nears a session.
Chicago November 30 crop kings crowned and dozens of pure bred cattle decorated with ribbons at the International Livestock Exposition. Tomorrow the grand champion steer will be chosen as Iowa 4 H youths shine in junior crops judging with top points 3530 for Iowa, 3528 Nebraska, 3485 Michigan. Dinner featured three 3200 scholarships awarded to Walter Schumann LaYwell Indiana Gordon Nen Mt Vernon Iowa and Walter Todd Renselaer Indiana.
Pueblo Colorado, Nov 30 Authorities report scores of steel workers returned to the Colorado Fuel and Iron plant and more will be added in December as the rail mill, open hearth and blast furnaces prepare for January reopening. The company has orders from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe for 7800 tons of spikes tie plates and rail fastenings plus 32300 tons of steel rails.
In Lewisburg a trial for Mrs. Wimale Stull over nine-year-old Mickey's fatal scalding in Princeton, Mercer county, included the boy's dying prayer for kinder treatment by his stepmother. The state sought the death penalty. Judge Sisto ruled out deathbed statements about the burns. The case gained wide public interest and venue was moved to Greenbrier county.
Bodies of James Minnick Frank Thomas and Will Ball all married and employed as mining cutters were recovered from the Inland crack tunnel area of Monitor Coal No 1 near Logan. Rescue teams waded through four feet of water as pumps battled flooding and officials planned a formal investigation. Authorities suspect the blast ignited gas from a pocket, with water seepage complicating rescue efforts and initial cause undetermined.
The Nanking government would accept the League of Nations proposal for a neutral zone to resolve the Manchurian conflict. China's foreign office announced readiness to follow league guidance, while talks continued on evacuations and a settlement date. Japanese forces reportedly reinforced positions as both sides prepared for negotiations to clear obstacles to neutrality.
In Washington Maryland Mary B Clowes 21 New England woman who offered to marry a white man for 10000 to support her parents is weighing twelve wartage proposals and two employment offers. She plans personal interviews before deciding.
In Harrisburg the Davis Pinchot dispute over unemployment relief grew harsher. Governor Pinchot pledges to donate one quarter of his 1930 gross income, about 93 0 963,650.46, while opposing a full family contribution and calling the plan “not in good faith.” Senator Davis counters with a demand that the Pinchots and Davises give their entire incomes.
In Kingwood Navy 20 two robbers stopped Sheriff W. W. Williams of Preston County as he carried 8500 cash to a bank in Rowlesburg. He said he also had more than 1000 in checks from tax collections. The assailants bound him and drove away, later throwing him from the vehicle near Blueville.
Forty two Pennsylvania Railroad central region workers will retire on pension tomorrow in Pittsburgh. Among them is Alvin Edkweld a locomotive engineer from Dennivon Ohio whose service exceeds fifty years.
In MINEOLA New York a ski star Miss May Gledhill collapsed after her affair with B A Connor a 61 year old engineer in prison for forgery. Connor estranged wife Mrs Connor and Gledhill lived together in Floral Park raising the child and exchanging letters. An immigration check spurred the disclosure of the affair and the family dynamics.
In Cleveland on November 30, the Cuyahoga County courthouse hosted singing by Rev. Mrs. Mary Woodruff and companions as she sought and won a divorce from Rev. Gheries Woodruff. Testimony described abuse and infidelity, including a clash over a rival named Read, with the judge granting a contested decree on grounds of groom negligence. Hymns of thanksgiving followed.
Aboard the Empress of Krails on Nov 10 a crew member notes confusion over hour day and week. Messages from the ship indicate doubts about home time and year amid civil war era turmoil. The sender describes travel and services aboard and questions remaining about schedule and landfall.
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