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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1929

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Hull Steadfast In Efforts For Nine Foot Stage

Congressman William E. Muir of D Inole urged Charleston and Kanawha Valley business leaders to prepare for a nine foot shipping stage on the Kanawha River. He cited water routes as cheaper than rail and urged building a floating warehouse and river terminal to connect with rail, projecting major benefit for the city. The Rotary Club luncheon highlighted expected river improvements and industrial growth in the Kanawha Valley.

William E. Muir Dinole Charleston Kanawha River Kanawha Valley Rotary Club Nuncheon Kanawha BE. M. Merrill Joe L. Smith John Laing Walter &. Hallanan Alon Hallanan Kinnewha Valley Pittsburgh Hull Panama Caast Pacific Coast San Francisco Mississippi Valle Am Event My. Hull Rotary Co Congram Conley Kanawha City Campbell's Creek , Coal Company Kansels Valley Ieprovement Clatton Lester Ridenour John L.dickison D. C. Kennedy Thomas K. Pazee John T. Morgan R.A. McKee R Skinner C. E iPiwuse

Threat to Route No 2 Sparks Statewide Political Demands

A northern state delegation of about 100 citizens pressured the road commission to fast track state route No. 2, threatening to shift governance if funds are not allocated. Speakers accused officials of neglect and urged immediate completion, pledging continued pressure through a permanent executive committee on route 2.

Road Commission Commission John B. Basten State Federation of Idbar Wood County Onig Lo M. Nelson Ghley Tndustrial Corporation Boaders David Koehnen Tyley Counts H. ©. Ogden Wheeling Heman Tyler Ogden Cheater Parkernburg Floyd F Cunnyngham

Radio Stations Must Label Canned Music

The Federal Radio Commission ordered that all canned musical programs be announced as mechanical reproductions rather than live recitals. Phrases such as this is a talking machine record or this is a phonograph record must prefix broadcasts or recordings meant for transmission. Exclusive electrical transcriptions for broadcast must state they are not live performances.

Washington Federal Radio Commission Vnla Pro

Plan Council For Industry Plan Council For Industry

Washington reports progress on forming a permanent guidance council for American industry after a national business survey conference led by President Hoover. Julius H. Barnes outlined a large conference committee with a smaller executive group and emphasized the need for capital, construction, and coordinated federal and state actions to improve business conditions. Secretary Lamont announced a special division to align federal construction with state activities.

Washington Hoover Julius H. Barnes Barnes Mennville Lamont Department of Commerce Mithutiine

Manchuria Accepts Preliminary Rails Pact Amid Tug of Governments

Manchurian officials accepted preliminary terms for joint control of the Chinese Eastern railway, but Nanking officials led by Chiang Kai-shek voiced insistence that the nationalist government approve the agreement. Moscow and Mukden prepare for a formal conference later this month to settle the dispute and restore joint control.

United Press Russia Tam Wang Nan-king Mukden Nanking Agata Moscow Chang Chraiy Maxim Litvinoff Simronovsky Ainavsky Mehager Elsemont Mnes Rusett Blate Stimson Stimson Izvestia United States Rusesie Manchuria Rupein United Bentes Manchuris Hardin Betwen Moscow Hukden Teal Yin-Sheng Maburovak

Deadlock Hangs in Clemans Forgeries Case

After seven hours the jury could not agree on the forgery charge against Leroy Clemans, former supervisor of legislative printing, tied to the biennial revenue measure. A prior nine hour deadlock preceded dismissal. deliberations resume under Judge Henry Black with the court in custody of deputies.

Clemans Legislative Printing Henry x. Black Lts Leroy Clemans J. F. Bouchelle Black Lhe Aepaly Pat J

Too Much Monkey Business Ends in Mice Massacre

A black and tan monkey at the Charleston Pet Shop in Palmers Hardware yard stunned spectators by killing white mice inside a cage. The animal knocked a trap door open, released several mice, and then slaughtered them as onlookers cheered, while owner Okey Joanson offered no intervention.

Bintan Street Charleston Palmers Hardware Company Ators Okey Joanson Mid- Waite Winedow Okey

Malden Denied Special Panel to Probe School Scandal

A judge rejected a request for a special grand jury to investigate Malden school board irregularities. The task was referred to the regular January grand jury after Prosecutor Watts argued the intermediate court is too burdened with cases. Principal A H Toothman had led a petition signed by 40 residents seeking the probe of October grand jury actions and indictments.

Malden Echool Baura Henry K. Black J. Blackburn Watts Watts Intermediate Caure Intermedimte A. H. Toothmen Midway School Maiden District Aiin Black Nin Jin Seasion Leroy Glemans Mfst Alocnep

Vare Excluded and Senate Hears Grudgy Warning

The Senate voted 68 to 22 to deny Wilbur Vare the seat over his $785,000 primary fund and alleged fraud. Family spectators watched as Vare limped from the chamber after the ruling. The drama centered on Pennsylvania’s two-senator situation and possible appointment of Joseph Grundy to the vacant seat amid strong opposition from Nye and Western lawmakers.

Senate Pennsylvania Mist Norris Reedersolution Wison Jef John J. Shay Phiadelphia Grundy Pennsy Phia Nye Republican Stone Grundy-Mellon

Beer Trade Unprofitable Plea to Evade Tax

Chicago reports reveal Jerry Druggan a prominent beer broker facing a $300,000 tax claim. He testifies the industry was unprofitable, citing high expenses and records issues while detailing hardships and legal scrutiny by Internal Revenue. Authorities question his deposition and seek further evidence of tax avoidance.

Chicago Jerry Druggan Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Department Drugsgan Ana Deive Druggan Myrtle Tanner Bilek- Mdne Druggen Gruggan

Hurley to Head War Department in Hoover Era

Patrick Jay Hurley of Oklahoma was named secretary of war by President Hoover, succeeding the late James W. Good, after serving as acting secretary. A lawyer with long experience and a decorated soldier, Hurley is 46 and has held roles in banking, Choctaw Nation service, and Oklahoma military units. He was born January 3, 1883, in the Choctaw Nation and married Ruth Wilson with three children.

Washington Patrick Jay Hurley Oklshome Hoover James W. Good Senate Hurley Burley Rood Hadberg Apa Sonte Ince Noor Capitol Bil Choctaw Nattom Indian Territory Bacone, College India Territory Tulsa Oklahoma Nathan Calvary Indian ‘Territory Oklahoma Nations Guard Louppy France First Trust and Bavings Bank First National Bank Misa Ruth Wilson Henry B. Wilson U. S Poetricia Ruth Wilson

Funds for Revolt in Mexico Waiting

In San Antonio a plea for funds to back Jose Vasconcelos in a Mexican revolt to become president was announced by Dr. Francisco Del Rio Canedo. He claimed Vasconcelos won 85 percent of votes and urged armed opposition, while denying any US fund-raising.

San Antonio Tex Mexico Jone Vasconcelos Pragual Ortiz Rubio Francisco del Rio Canedo Canedo Vascanteloe Vasconcelos Republic of Mexico Jose Vasconcelos Vasconcelos i United States Agalns Janssins

Marines Ready for Quick Trip to Haiti Riots

Washington December 6 The armed forces prepare a rapid Haiti deployment as unrest grows. About 900 marines and sailors from Quantico Parris Island and Norfolk are to reinforce 700 already in Haiti. Norfolk’s Wright orders a detachment to sail, while secrecy surrounds the operation.

Haiti Washington Adrional Quantico Parris Island South Carolina Norfolk Wright Stimson John Rugeell Helttan Agricutural Damien Bornd Port au-Prince Walt Marine Ootpol Wanhington Port-au-Prince Cape Haiteen Garda Customs Service

Rogers Pays Tribute To a Brave Aviator

Beverly Hills dispatch recalls a pilot lost in a hillside crash. The speaker honors a young airman, recounting a perilous night landing and the heroism that inspired others. The tribute emphasizes courage, sacrifice, and national resolve amid wartime tempers.

Rogers Aviator

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