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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1932

Page

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Pt Pleasant Woman Dies In Auto Crash Near Bridge

Miss Bessie Eberts 94 of Point Pleasant dies after a light truck veers off MacCarkle Avenue near the C and O bridge. Driver J T Rathliff of Charleson Street and another passenger Dorothy Gross of Charleston escape with injuries. Rathliff reports a speeding car caused the crash. Dorothy Gross treated at Mountain State Hospital. police investigate. Surviving are her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ebert and eight siblings. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Bessie Eberts Point; Pleasant MacCarkle Avenue C. and J. T Rathiz Charlescon Street Milas Cherts Ratligt Dorothy Gross Charleston Eperte Barlow Ratliff Mia Gross Mountain State Ital Vicwin Lena Ebert John P. Lilly Edgewood Drive Bt. Pronots Yeoutercoy Clara Man Charles Capito Virginia Street Mrr Charles Ebert Point Pleasant Puneral Bern

Miners Union Protests Tariff on Imported Coal

The United Mine Workers of America sent a letter to President Hoover denouncing the treasury department ruling that tariffs on coal imports from Canada Britain and Germany do not apply. The protest argues the tariff was meant to aid 700000 miners and families amid widespread unemployment and bankruptcy in the coal industry.

Washington Dec Treasury Canada Great Britain Germany Hoover United Mine Workers of America Hate Searles Reed R. Fa Stimson Winite House Soakies United States

Willis By Robert Quillen

A fragment shows a humorous style about lateness and parental reminders. The piece hints at a small town humor voice and everyday family dynamics without full context or resolution.

Commerce Secretary Reports Stronger Industry Outlook

Secretary Wilbur Neupont presents the interior department annual operations to Congress. He cites an increasingly sound position for US industry due to conservation on public lands and orderly mineral reserve methods. The document notes Hawaii’s peaceful status despite sensational press attention surrounding a naval lieutenant’s wife case and a related murder from about a year ago.

Washington Dee Secretary of Interior Wilbur Niep United States Congress Witour Tne Wilbur Hawaii

State Budget Meet Opens Amid Uncertain Attendance

The state budget commission begins work on the two year plan as Gov Conley may be unable to attend due to injuries. Howard Gore ill officials debate whether to start without them with open sessions to gather department recommendations before executive action on allocations. Advance signals point to sharp reductions across most appropriations as the budget moves to the legislature with a democratic administration taking office.

State Budget Commission Conley Executive Capitol Ukewlue Howard M. Gore George W. Shai Offi Comrolesian Stong Dnech Eyer

Auto Out of Control Crashes, Skims Embankment in Dana

A Dana driver, Mrs Samuel Mormon, lost control of her automobile on the Midland Trail at Dana yesterday afternoon. The car struck two vehicles driven by W W McCall of Montgomery and Johnny Titlow of Charleston, then jumped an embankment onto railroad tracks. No serious injuries were reported. State police noted the driver was a beginner and became excited as vehicles approached on the bend.

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Capital Police Hold Marchers To Lonely City Spot

Washington dispatch reports a large group of demonstrators confined by police without violence. Authorities planned to stop a march to the capitol tomorrow as March arrivals estimated at about twenty six hundred caravans were diverted to a war time zone near Camp Meigs, DC.

Capital Police Washington Capitol District of Columbia Meigs Alfred J. Headley Metropolitan Police

Germany forms new cabinet under Von Schleicher

Berlin reports General Kurt von Schleicher completes cabinet with Magnus von Braun and Hermann Warmbold retaining agriculture and commerce posts. Johannes Fopitz becomes minister without portfolio. Recess planned until January, with mixed public reaction and uncertainty over disarmament policies.

Berlin Kurt von Schieldher Cpl Franz von Papen von Schleicher Hermann Goering Reichstag Maren Franz Bracket Prussia von Schleicier Will Bke Ministry of Defense Johannes Fopltz Ministry of Finance Tonce

Gospel Power Converts Sinners, Declares Pastor

The Rev. T. E. Manesa of Sixth Street Methodist Episcopal Church calls the gospel transformative, citing Romans 1 16 and Corinth as examples of sin turned to salvation. He notes Paul wrote Romans from Corinth and describes its conversion by gospel power.

T. E. Manesa Sixth Street Episcopal Church Paul Corinth Ames Gorinth Wen

Colorado Senator Flies To Give Democrats Edge

Walter Walker, a Colorado newspaper publisher and Democrat, serves briefly in the U S Senate after being appointed to fill a vacancy. A late certification delay allows his two day term before Karl Schuyler, the Republican winner, is sworn in. Walker would receive about 800 dollars in mileage plus salary through that day.

Washington Dec Walter Walker Colorado Senate Congress Walker Adams Waterman Karl Schuyler Schuyler Hinedale U. S. Senate

Japanese Armies Press Deep Into Manchuria

Reports from Tsitsihar say two Japanese armies renewed their push to restore control over Helsungklang province and the vastam railroad. Conflicting dispatches claim both advances and retreats around Su Pingwen's forces as winter weather hampers movements and bombardment targets mountaintop positions.

Tsitsihar Manchuria Chinesa Bu Ping-Wen Helsungklang Nippon-Gerapo Bailar Tsingan Sirs Pokutu Gikhingan Miyamoto Hattori Imperial Japanese Army Haller Manan

Roosevelt and Cutting Talk at Warm Springs

Senator Bronson Cutting of New Mexico after a two hour conference with President-elect Roosevelt says progressive Republicans will align with the Democrats only if the Democratic administration accomplishes pre-election goals. He urges progressives in Congress to plan concerted action while noting the political climate is unsettled. He avoids predicting party alignment in the near term.

Warm Springs UPI Bronson Cutting New Mexico Roosevelt Cutting Congress Democratic Party Cal

Veteran Sea Captain Hangs To Vessel In Oregon Grounding

Captain Ernest Lundstrom remains at the bridge of the freighter Sea Thrush as heavy seas push it aground at the Columbia River mouth. Coast guard cutters and tugs ceased attempts to refloat the ship on Clatsop Spit, with a second rescue planned for morning after the crew of 31 is brought to harbor aboard the Redwing.

Astoria Ore Dee Ernest Lundstrom Columbia River Coast Guard Clatsop Spit Howoitz Nutter Redwing

Heavy Program Faces Congress in Final Session

Washington dispatch reports the seventy second congress set to convene its closing session with a heavy agenda including prohibition repeal, farm relief, and fiscal reform. Democratic leadership pushes to resolve issues before Roosevelt's March 4 inauguration while Hoover prepares his final message outlining plans on beer regulation and taxation.

Washington Seventy Second Congress Roosevelt Congress Hoover Suesdey Garner al House Senate Judiciary Committee Republicana Hoovevelt Campaiga

Prohibition Official in Hawaii Dies After Stroke

Col John F. P. J. Herbert, longtime prohibition administrator for Hawaii, died at Tripler General Hospital after a paralytic stroke on November 21. Capt Walter F. King, his predecessor, will return to Honolulu to resume duties. King had earlier been reassigned to Charleston, and King’s successor will be Wriye N. Banforth of Hagerstown Md.

Honolulu John FP J. Herbert Territory of Hawaii Herbert Walter F. King Charleston W. Va Amos W. W. Woodcock Prohibition Coloner Herbert Chicago King Capt W. P. King Hono. Yalu Hawii Wearye Tf. Banforth Hagerstown Charlestor

Navy chief warns economy hurts naval efficiency

Admiral Wilt W. Pratt, chief of operations, says further cost cuts in the east would impair the navy’s efficiency. He notes foreign powers maintain stronger navies under Washington and London treaties and urges continued robust construction to prevent obsolescence in several ship classes.

Washington Dec United States Navy Wilt W. Pratt Adatay Wll Tuturo Pratt Isohet London Grené Britain France Tapan United Bistesnary

Pinchot Demands G O P Leadership Shake Up

Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot criticizes national and state Republican leaders in an open letter. He says the party’s shift toward wealth favors the rich and prompts voters last year to abandon the GOP, urging a new party modeled on Lincoln and Roosevelt to arise.

Harrisburg Im— Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Jong «Erlin Republican Repubicans D&mibratic Nations Republican Organization Mellon Lb Tomis Melions Tarsuits Atterburys Melion-Ware-Atterbury United States Senate Dim Onyis Senate Tepublican Party BSB Lincoln Rocsavelt

Mrs Hoover Bids Goodbye To Camp on Rapidan River

Mrs Stonver farewell to Rapidan Camp marks the end of Hoover era at the White House. The transfer to Shenandoah National Park will be completed as winter begins, with Hoover recommending the site stay for future presidents.

Mrs. Hoover Rapidan River Party of Friends National Park Washington Stonver Rapidan Camp Hoover White House Nother Epring Stein Shenandoah National Park

Vote on 18th Amendment Repeal Splits Congress

Washington December 4. The vote on repealing the 18th amendment looms as a close, turbulent act amid southern grumbling and procedural disputes. Speaker Garner and allies push for ratification by state conventions while opponents demand state legislatures and stricter dry-state protections. The session also faces farm relief, Volstead changes, and tax concerns as crucial issues converge.

Washington Congress Bnooming Boones, Velt John M. Garner South Garner mi3 Garner Henry T. Rainey John McDuffie Capitol McDuffie Og Bieber

Putnam Man Is Shot to Death

Buffalo December 4 special to The Gazette Benton Meadows a 50 year old farmer of Beg Ridge near Buffalo was shot and killed by I J Boles 36 of Bea Ridge Saturday afternoon at the Boles home on Lee Ridge An autopsy found three bullets in Meadows body one in the head one near the heart and one in the cheek Neighbors say the shooting stemmed from a five year feud Meadows survived by six children and was buried at the family cemetery on Thirteen Mile creek.

Buffalo Benton Meadows Beg Ridge Here I. J. Boles Slso Bea Ridge Boleg Hela Tomate Row Boles Lee Ridge Ts Rayney Butfate Merdow Meadows

Lame Ducks Have Real Chance to Make a Name

Santa Monica observers urge voters to scrutinize a lingering Congress. The piece argues these lame ducks can influence policy despite public doubt, noting their awareness of how people voted on major issues and suggesting their actions may reveal true party positions.

Santa Monica Calif Deca Congress

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