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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1933
Page
5
The court adjourned after a letter noted by Det gality and a Donald cast examined the scene near the Charleston mortuary. Prosecutor Will seek to protect workers who died, with more than 100 witnesses expected as the federal case resumes later.
The text outlines a nascent detective effort dealing with counterfeiting and fraud. It mentions cars, banks, and federal actions, with references to Dew and enforcement steps toward convictions and indictments.
A garbled October public works report notes a large drop in weight and cost figures, with a sharp rise in up to nearly $100,000. The document implies auto volume rose seasonally while remaining 14 percent above October levels.
Fragmentary text notes difficulties in obtaining names and work for relief relief rolls, mentioning Hopkins and Cottemabis Gpte. It cites a rise in marked figures from September to October and counts 3 651 in total for October, with prior months referenced, indicating relief data in a district.
The readable portion hints at a maritime or industrial beacon description linked to a Mellon union industry. The garbled text references a gigantic Gulf beacon visible for miles and steelwork, suggesting a historical but unclear note about a landmark or production site near a gulf harbor.
Richard Mellon, head of Mellon National Bank and key figure in the Mellon fortunes, died after a heart attack during an inspection tour of a water project. Survived by wife, two daughters, and brothers Andrew and James Ross Mellon. funeral at the Mellon mansion Sunday 3 p.m. Allegheny Cemetery burial for his parents noted.
Denver authorities pursue leads on the death of Mrs Rhode Keith Wickman in 1930s Edmond. Wickman, reportedly childless, faced suspicions of life insurance gains after his second wife died earlier. Detectives seek Moore Wickman, his first wife, who married him in 1926 then divorced months later and reportedly lives in Edmond.
Obituaries list services for Maxine Wallace Jackie Lee Shearer Bally Ballard and others. Survivors include Walter Wallace and goal Amethyst Joy Wallace, plus Parit Wallace. Also notes deaths of Maryelle Berry and John Shelton with funeral plans and burial details.
Wheeling, Dec 1. C K McCombs a Marshall county school bus driver is sued for 60000 damages for injuries to Agnen Britt 10 after she stepped from the bus and was struck by a car driven by David Peoples Cameron businessman. The suit follows months in hospital and a related case against Peoples.
The article outlines tensions as AT and T balks at a fair practice code, citing non competitiveness and broad government oversight. Gifford, president of Aluminum Company, argues for a method to cooperate with NRA without harming independent telephone firms. Ind rivals press for uniform base pricing, while DOJ faces pressure amid legal maneuvers.
President Roosevelt prepares a radio address while Treasury officials report London gold at 92.257 and domestic price at 824.02 per ounce. Morgenthau, Jones, and Gasting discuss policy uncertainty and bank lending, noting coal and food purchases to curb surpluses. Civil Works Administration and relief programs aim to boost employment with large projected outlays for the coming year.
Journal notes reveal investigatory findings as Wynekoop faces grand jury action and Earle Wynekoop shows weariness in felony court. Authorities search the Wynekoop home tied to the Rots slaying, uncovering a notebook of Entib naming acquaintances and a diary from days before a marriage.
A trial today ended with Gordon Guilty and his wife weeping in court as the verdict closes an extended inquiry into his finances. He was indicted for failing to pay over $800,000 in taxes for 1930 and 1991, with interest and penalties lifting the total toward $1.0 million.
A pageant titled We Should See Gems will be presented tomorrow afternoon at St. Pauls Lutheran Church under the auspices of the Ladies and Bible classes. Kaihren Miller Kraybrs wrote the play with a cast of four characters presenting nine epic tableaux on worship, faith, gift, love, prayers, homes, service, business, and study. The program is organized by Miss Elizabeth Fisher and Helen Pruth, with Mrs. Walter Emmer as chairwoman and Oscar Nelson assisting. music will be by the Centor Choir directed by George Gillispie.
Luther Griffith aged 23 of George's Creek was wounded by a shotgun discharged near his home. He was in a serious condition at St Francis hospital that night. He said the weapon discharged while being handed to a companion and struck his leg, with doctors hoping to avoid amputation.
A verdict for 249.08 was awarded yesterday in the case of Omar Morgan against the Marmante Insurance company in common pleas court. The Metropolitan Life Insurance company suit against the Mor- Tand company began the day prior in circuit court.
Revival services are held nightly at the Sixth Street ME church conducted by Pastor Rev. H. K. Henthorne. The message centers on debt and faith as the congregation gathers for prayer and reflection.
President Roosevelt drove to the center park on the town’s main street to participate in a flag raising ceremony. He praised local women for the park’s flagpole gift and noted the nine years since his first visit. He then joined a Warm Springs Foundation meeting and attended a district women’s gathering with Mrs Roosevelt. Tomorrow he returns to Washington.
Domestic purchases slightly exceed $2,070,000 while foreign gold purchases are largely refused. The administration signals potential expansion into foreign markets to ease dollar depreciation. gold price fixed after Jones spoke with Morgenthau, and the Federal Reserve reports only $1,000,000 in purchases for the week ending November 29, after a prior week with no purchases and a $1,000,000 decrease in bond settings.
Readers warned Creosote cough medicines risk serious harm. Experts advise against Creomulsion and similar mixtures. Do not use Creomulsion without medical advice and keep away from children.
The report notes reserve banks buying an average 645 million weekly with the treasury purchasing about 8 million in federal securities as markets steady. Officials blame global financial tensions and domestic price shifts on monetary policy, while a wave of job programs in West Virginia areas promises men and women work on sewer, streets, and sidewalk projects.
Labor and material bids outline extensive school repairs and improvements across multiple districts. Projects include Eikview and Dunbar schools, Grandview and Sugar Creek, plus civic works like the sanitary project and city services in St Albany. Total costs range from several hundred to millions in combined labor and materials, with crews from four to forty-eight workers.
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