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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

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Bright Outlook For Year Noted At Conference

Washington report on a Hoover era business conference where industrial leaders praised unity and called for continued construction and employment. Officials projected large capital outlays in 1930 across rail, utilities, steel, and automotive sectors, with government cooperation seen as key to sustained prosperity.

Washington Scoven Hoover Moorer Klein Barnes R. H M. Alabton Association of Railway Executives Mathew 3. Sloan National Electric Light Porporation United States J. A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation Gua Ireas Alvan McCaulsy Packard Motor Car Company National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Tm Shirt Baranas de Manda

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A fragmented quote mentions Aunt Jane calling someone Honey and a promise not to We Neat today, with a reference to SeNers and DILLEN.

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West Virginia leaders tour coal fields and plan river navigation

Governor Dines Hull and Representative W. E. Hull and Joe L. Smith toured the Winding Gulf and New River coal fields and the Kanawha valleys. They aim to secure funds for a nine foot navigation stage on the Kanawha river to ease export of coal and manufactured goods.

Gulf and New River New Kanawha W. E. Hull Joe L. Smith Andora William G Conley Mr. Smith Nyle Mr. Hull Hull Winars House of Representatives Pivera Sod Harbors West Virginia Constels Kanawha River Upper Valley Conley Hinton Washington Winding Gulf Berkley Winding Gulf and New River Coin Operators Association Black Knight Club Hawk's Nest Charleston Ernest M. Merrill George E. Sutherland Great Kanawha Valley Improvement Association New Hanawha Power Company Electro Metallurgical Company Kanawh and Hocking Coal and Coke Company New River Company Koppers Company Bella Alkali Company Sharples Solvents Company DuPont Ammonia Corporation Gauley Mountain Coal Company Appalachian Electric Power Company Kelly's Creek

State Forests Will Be Aided Under New Plan

West Virginia Forestry Association forms a permanent body and elects John Raine of Roanello as president. Resolutions urge reform of state tax policy to promote commercial forestry, support for intensified research, and cooperation with federal programs to develop the forest economy.

West Virginia Commercial Forestry Conference West Virginia Forestry Association John Raine Roinello Thomas W. Dlaggett Bluefield A.B. Brooks Wheeling William & Chilton Charleston Ana Ws Ross B. Johnston West Virginia Appalachian Forest Experiment Station United States Laboratory Madison Wis Atnto United States Chamber of Commerce

Destitute Family Found Starving in Con Stable

Old men struggle to find work as machines replace home tasks and poor families fall deeper into need. J M Bays, Jefferson District overseer, recalls a recent visit to a cow stable home where a 14 year old bedfast boy and barefoot children endured cold and hunger with a mother trying to feed them by a lone stove.

Santa Claus J. M. Bays Bays

More Contributors To Christmas Fund

The Gazette lists donors aiding a Christmas fund for poor and neglected children in and around Chirtestall. Donations to the Santa Claus Editor or payable to the Santa Fund are requested. Readers urged to contribute as several families need clothing and shelter.

Chirtestall Christiain Aoe Lindenberg Fio Cha A. Manna Mey Woueph G. Miller Beckley Chin West Uniony Miss Biley Nevins Mary Willamxen Unzette Tammy Dower Gazette W. £. Connell Jeu Gly Cas Bey Wille Frankel

Malden district grand jury petition seeks urgent inquiry

A. H. Toothman submits three petitions signed by about 75 Malden district citizens asking Interim Judge Henry K. Black to empanel a special grand jury to investigate Malden district school affairs and possible violations tied to the October grand jury in the Malden school graft scandal. The petitions allege biased juror selection and request a full inquiry into thefts from the Malden district treasury and related misconduct by former board officials.

Sehior Maiden Henry K. Black A. H. Foothman Midway Malden Toothman Kanawan County West Virgina Ien J. Blackburn Watts Treasury Skies Keeney Beasley Genft Martin Bleck

Clemans Fate Rests With Jury in Forgery Trial

Leroy Clemans faced a Kanawha county jury for the second time as deliberations failed to reach a verdict. The second trial focused on testimony and rebuttals about statements Clemans made regarding a legislative budget bill and alleged forgery. Prosecution urged conviction on circumstantial evidence while Clemans’ defense argued reasonable doubt.

Neate Leroy Clemans Kanawha Legislative Printing Henry K. Black Shorts Counse Clemana Clemane Hig Ciemane Hodges Senate Charles Koethe Harry R. Howell Atnte Auditor's Office Cle Littlepace J. P Bouchelle Matheny A. A. Lilly Clemons Thee Lan Marty L. Flournoy Charleston Gazette L. OU. Leslie Clorann Clonmins Flournoy Lesiie On News Dispatch Gavatie Clemans Lealie G Gazette

Middleton Hunt For Negro Who Stabbed 13 Year Old Girl

In Middleton Tennessee on December 5 a mob of several hundred men searched nearby woods for a unidentified Black man accused of slashing the girl's tongue and stabbing her. The victim named the suspect before attackers fled as a farmer named Maynard Newland helped her. The girl suffered facial injuries and bruising. officials described torn clothing and fear in the community.

Maynard Newland

China Rejects Russian Plans in Manchuria Dispute

Gov Chung Hseh Liang of Manchuria seeks revision of the Nikolaevsk policy to keep President Li Yuan in a railway role while limiting Soviet management. Moscow interprets the protocol as binding and warns of American interference. China rebuts any breach and demands changes as tensions rise in the Manchurian railway dispute.

United Press Russia Manchuria Moscow Henry L. Stimson Mukden Manchuris Chung Hseh-Liang Nikolaevekusairsk China LM JungrHuan Chinese Eastern Railway Emshanoff Elsmont Officine Chang Haueh-Liang Buty

Senate votes on Vore contest and Wilson seat

The Senate plans a decisive vote on the Vore exclusion and the contest of William B. Wilson for the Pennsylvania seat. The Elections Committee has deemed Wilson not elected, amid charges of fraud and criticism of Governor Pinchot’s practices during the prolonged three year inquiry.

Norris Nebranke Philadelphia Senate William B. Wilson Ware Elections Committee Wilson Pennsylvania Tamernaw Fisher Pennsylivania Wilson Reed Pennzylvania Ting Morris George Wharton Pepeper Gifford Pinchot Vere Wilson Hac Yate Watermsh Elections Investigation Committee Piinchot Pinchot Caraway Arkansas Bratton New Mexico Vare Hoth Waterman Colorado Pinchat Senate of the United States Bir Phbase Blanes Pinchat Thin Man Pin Mvte Cal

Irresponsibility by Drink Not Excuse for Murder

John Preston a 28 year old plant interior painter was convicted of first degree murder for killing two women after a fast ride in a car. Miss Agnea Johnston 26 died. Matilda Murphy survived the assault. Preston previously served terms for grand larceny and white slavery, and was sentenced to die in the electric chair. The jury reached verdict in three hours despite defense claims of irresponsibility due to drinking.

John Preston Dirl Chicago UPI Preston Libby McNeil Agnea Johnston Matilda Murphy O. Ron Miss Murphy Johnston 9Ry Holly Migs Murphy Colorado Orion Michigan Ltn

House Approves Tax Cut Setting Speed For Measure

The House swiftly passed a 160 million income tax cut resolution by a 238 to 17 vote and sent it to the Senate. Leaders expect Senate action next week with anticipated support from administration allies and Republican moderates. Debate warned of a potential deficit from farm board needs and tariff delays while noting tax relief would cut corporate and individual rates.

House Senate Washington Onairman Smoot Smoot George Simimons North Carolina Treasury Simmers Bouse Sina Jaws Ways End Means Committer Natonal Treasury Federal Farm Board

Disappointed Suitor Poison Plot Sends Landlady to Hospital

In Omara Nebraska Mrs Florence Stone hosts boarders as jealousy erupts. Joseph Shephard allegedly gave her a poisoned piece of chicken and John Vox drank a poisoned beverage. Shephard fell ill while Kelly escaped harm but all involved face hospital checks as police hold Shephard responsible for the attempted poisoning.

Omara Neb Florence Stone Stone Earl Kelly Joseph Shephard Mrs. Stone Shephard John Vox Shephard Himelf Kelly

McManus Freed Acquitted In Rothstein Murder Trial

The McManus acquittal ends the Arnold Rothstein murder case with Judge Charles Nott Jr directing a verdict of not guilty. George McManus hugged his wife as the brief, drama-free courtroom cleared. District Attorney J B Banton leaves office December 30 amid praise for police.

New York George McManus Arnold Rothstein Charles CO. Nott, Jr McManus MecAtanun James D.C. Murray J.B. Banton Banton Offic Bmemanus Ahdok NeMama Murray

Martial Law Declared in Port-au-Prince and Cape Haitien

Brigadier General Richard Cutler proclaims martial law in Port-au-Prince and Cape Haitian after a strike at the customs office escalates violence. Police and marines restore order within an hour and a half. Arrests, attacks on officers, and clashes fade as Marines deploy from Port-au-Prince to Cayes.

Port-Au-Prince Raitt Dec Richard Cutte U. S. Marine Corps Port-Au- Prince Cape Haltien Haltien D. P. Johnson George O'Shea Fire Department Brooklyn Hin Clathing Atsteinn Cayes Customs Service

Rep Smith Assigned to Four Committees

Smith of Beckley West Virginia was assigned to the Invalid Pensions Insular Affairs Indian Affairs and the Mines and Mining Committees in the Democratic allocations announced as Republican appointments had been made earlier. The full House must confirm the assignments, a formality noted by party members.

Waseingtor Smith Beckley W. Va

Fifteen Hurt by Bomb Blasts Chicago Building

Fifteen persons were injured five of them seriously when a bomb exploded in a four story brick building on the southwest side. The blast demolished a cleaning and dyeing plant whose workers have been on strike for weeks.

Chicago Des Bickt

Rogers Urges A Game To Decide A World Caliber Match

In Beverly Hills California Will Rogers muses on a post season football showdown. He imagines St. Mary's Notre Dame and a mix of ethnic teams removed to pit eleven Irish against foreigners to draw top gates. He closes with a quip about Rockne and the foreliners.

Beverly Hill Hills Calif Dec. S St. Mary's Notre Damé Rockne Enaed AL Sint

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Hoover Fund Lamont Commerce Julius Klein Julius H. Barnes Lamont Aol Kanawha Valley Wiliam EK. Mill Dines Hull and Con Tomorow Fleet William 3. Ware Collier Misuiasippi Rothstein Cock Robin Cape Haitten Rep. Smith Rogers Will Rogers
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