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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1932

Page

5

Writ of Mandamus Sought by Boggess

Boggess an insurance clerk in the state auditors office filed in the state supreme court for a writ directing State Treasurer Johnson to honor a salary warrant for September October and November. The appellate court agreed to hear arguments at ten this morning. The petition argues warrants were drawn from the auditor fund not the specific appropriations for Boggess and others.

Boggess State Auditors Office State Supreme Court Johnson Tripun- 91 Legnsature Auditor’s Office W. EB. Whites Speculative Securities Department H. Spencer Insurance Department Zack Hopkins Jandide and Messenger Bogaees Rummel Blagg

Police records copied after book theft and suspect confession

City Court Clerk Edwin P. Carver began copying about 2,200 names with charges and dispositions into a new police record book after the original was stolen November 21. Donald Stockton of Eagan Street confessed to the theft and faces sentencing Monday morning.

Baring Edwin P. Carver Yesterly Piotter Municipal Court Room Kanawha Elk River Donald Stockton Eagan Street

Germany to form new cabinet after Papen era turmoil

Von Schleicher and Prussia's 50 000 strong police force loom as candidates clash in Germany's chancellery search. Von Papen's influence fades while Von Schleicher and General von Stechelner are seen shaping a cabinet order over the weekend ahead of talks with party leaders.

Prussia Hainrich Bruening von Schleicher Franz von Papen Foxy von Hindenburg Adolf Hitler von Papen Hho Wnabng Germany Voo Bohleleher Baron Constantinos von Neuxath Prana Guertper Justice Bermann Warmbold Pranz Bracht Pruseale Interior von Sentélcher Ling von Fapen

Government Debt and Pay Cuts Discussed in Congress

The article notes plans for a 1-3 percent pay reduction for workers and possible 10 percent cuts. It cites treasury data showing gross public debt near 821 billion dollars, rising by over 3 billion since November 30, 1931, and contrasts with pre war and peak war debt levels in 1917 and 1919.

The Treasury

Dorothy Dix on Marriage Prospects for Older Single Women

Dorothy Dix advises that well educated older women face slim chances of marriage as men marry younger partners and economics curb matching. She urges either self-driven courting or accepting bachelorhood, noting the emotional cost and impractical ideal of a perfect home.

Dix

Four Men Shot in Charleston Mine Incident

Four men were shot during a mining incident near Charleston with one dying in a hospital hours later. Police said shooters fired about 50 rounds from a Winchester 3B shotgun and an 83 caliber revolver at a distance of 300 yards. Suspects Mullens Bock and McSurrey were detained as others fled into mountains, and arrests followed in the ensuing days. Picketing in Coatbury reportedly stood down after the fatal shooting.

Charleston Mullens Bock Moore Mulleng McSurrey McSurley Coatbury

Dr David's Sanative Wash promised to end itching

A wartime ad claims Dr David's Sanative Wash stops severe itching in minutes by destroying skin germs. It promises relief from burning skin and blood poisoning, urging purchase at druggists with a money back guarantee and payment terms via Owens & Minor, Richmond.

Veteran Suits Against Government Face New Trial Beginnings

A federal jury ruled for the defendant in the first of 18 war risk insurance suits led by Joseph Snyder against the United States. Separate testimony opened in Willam Wilson Binir’s claim for 610000. Other plaintiffs Ridenaur and Ridenaur sued Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for 810000 over flood debris diverting water toward a bridge. Judge McClinlisle issued subpoenas to H. H. Fish and Samuel Bevano to produce Emmett D. Cottle employment records in relation to the war risk case.

Tisk Insurance of Joseph Snyder United States Plaintff Willam Wilson Binir James Ernest Ridenaur Luella Florence Ridenaur Armstrong Creek Fayette County Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company GW. MccClintle McClinile H. H. Fish Richwood Samuel Bevano Summersville Emmett D. Cottle

Thieves Confess After Short Custody in Auto Theft Case

Elvin Wardman of Charleston pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile and was remanded to county jail after custody. In a separate Intermedi ate court session, Charles Kidd of Aaron's Fork Mikalstriet faced trial for malicious wounding of Clifford Myers.

Elvin Wardman Charleston Charles Kidd Aaron’s Fork Mikalstriet Intermediate Court Kidd Clifford Myers

State case proceeds in Aaron's Fork trial

Witnesses testified yesterday as the state builds its case at Aaron's Fork courthouse. The state's side is expected to wrap up in the morning.

Aaron's Fork

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Relief From Constipation

An advertising blurb touts Kellogg's All-Bran as a gentle bulk aiding regular bowel movements. It claims two tablespoonfuls daily overcome most constipation and notes iron content and recipe ideas, urging readers to consult a doctor if unresolved.

Kellogg Battle Creek

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