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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1930
Page
10
WaMUTON Dec 7 Scattered text indicates education officials will dispatch secrecy agents to up to 12 cities to spread instruction on enforcement methods. Over 1900 agents will offer correspondence courses.
The 12 months ending June 30 showed total internal revenue collections of 68,040,145.0, a 3 percent rise fueled by income and miscellaneous tax gains. Income tax payments reached 741,259,280, up 76,084,801 despite a one percent rate cut affecting only part of the year. Tobacco and documentary stamp taxes drove the miscellaneous rise, totaling 629,998,502 a 4 percent year over year gain.
Eight men face death as verdicts are read in a wartime Soviet court amid heavy guards. The courtroom buzzes with cameras and a tense crowd while judges confide in stenographers and red guards, as prosecutors accuse foreign-backed counter revolutionaries.
A sermon discusses righteousness as God’s gift not human merit. It cites Isaiah, Romans, and 1 Corinthians to argue faith in Christ imputes Christ's righteousness, yielding peace with God, and introducing the Holy Spirit. Joy comes from surrender and obedience, not fleshly works or worry, and true happiness flows from aligning with God’s will.
Mrs. R. W. Shanklin of Charleston Street announces the birth of a daughter at Bt. Francis hospital yesterday. A separate item notes a Parle open shop where customers help themselves to meet and spirits and pay what they reckon as they leave, reflecting Parisian confidence in honesty and overpayment.
UPI dispatch from Aguas Calientes reports 13 people killed and four wounded in a clash between air bandits and farmers near Aguas Calientes. Leaders named Jose Veianco and others attributed to banditas. details about perished and exact numbers unclear due to damaged text.
The article notes a Com section seeking a Negro suspect in a kidnapping case. Communities were warned to be vigilant for the couple. The interior and exterior are described as having ultraviolet testaments with the aid of a lamp.
Former judge Ben B Lindsey says he was forcibly ejected from the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York after attempting to address Bishop Manning during a service. He reported four plainclothes guards lined the aisle and struck him as he stood to speak, claiming he sought a hearing he never received.
The hospital association session in Charleston continues with a finance report by Joseph W. Suvape and three major addresses on nursing value, hospital cooperation with workers compensation, and a Burney of the Hospital Association. A banquet at Kanawha hotel features toastmaster Dr. James Meding and remarks by Kiery M. Hall. Committee reports cover audit, legislation, training, and by laws with current officers listed.
The international sugar conference in Amsterdam broke up amid talks on distribution and price agreements. Delegates from Cuba Java and the United States, including Thomas H. Chadbourne of New York, will reconvene Monday to settle details of a proposed scheme deemed in line with Cuban American principles. An agreement was reportedly near as exporters eyed 1931 restrictions and a segregated stock from the 1931 crop.
The piece reports Democrat Representative Aswell of Louisiana opposing drought relief cuts while Republican Senator McNeif of Oregon backed a $60 million figure in senate committee discussions. Indiana Senator Watson aims to expedite nominations and avert a spring extra session, as the appropriations committee tackles vital supply funding amid drought relief debates.
Ten cattle in Crosmourt, Yorkshire, died after a fog related illness similar to Belgium Meuse valley outbreaks. Veterinary workers say symptoms do not match known diseases and no other animals nearby are affected despite a few foggy days.
West Point first classman W. Jones and Dudley Harley of Harford and Lehigh were chosen Saturday as Rhodes Scholarship candidates from Virginia. They will be examined in New York next Saturday with other hopefuls from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland and the District of Columbia. Rallies interurban core have just been introduced in Germany.
Obituary notices report Mrs. Bate Sterrett Afra Kata Sterrett, 87, of Henderson, died yesterday afternoon. She leaves four daughters and three sons, with funeral at the home Wednesday afternoon. Also listed are deaths of Mrs. Sarah V. Taylor, 77, of South Charleston, and infant Drew John L. Holmes, 11 days old. Additional obituaries include Mrs. Eliza Koontz, 67, and Odensell E. Henley, eight months old, with funeral details in Tad and Dawes. Also mentioned are Mrs. Susan E. Weaver, 81, with several children and a Tuesday funeral, and Myth H. Haynes, 81, with services Tuesday afternoon in South Charleston.
Madrid dispatch reports that missing aviator Major Ramon Franco, who escaped Madrid prison, is being boomed as a republican candidate for the chamber of deputies in March elections. Republicans liberal and socialist groups back his candidacy in Madrid Valencia Barcelona and Bilbao amid expectations of a large republican majority. The parliament seat would allow Franco to return to Spain with immunity from political offense prosecutions, following his arrest after criticizing the government.
Washington report says a 30 year Gilly water dispute may be settled at a conference in Wilbur secretary of interior's office. Upper and lower Gila users and Indian bureau officials will discuss equitable water distribution to avoid court action.
A driver in a hit and run struck the automobile of Mrs. H. Anderson on Third Street in St Albans yesterday morning. Mrs Anderson was injured with bruises and head lacerations and taken to Mountain State Hospital for treatment. A replica war memorial at De Ville Wood, France, was recently dedicated in Capt Town South Africa's botanical gardens.
A Hartford, Connecticut reader testimonial touts Peterson's Ointment for eczema and irritated skin. The ad claims quick relief after several applications and encourages keeping the product on hand. A customer recounts dramatic improvement after trying other remedies.
Secretary Meilax announced tonight new issues of government securities. The Treasury plans notes and bills totaling about 198 million dollars for six to twelve months, plus a 208 million dollar short term note offering. The December 15 redemption schedules and interest payments raise public debt obligations. Foreign and domestic tax receipts are expected to cover fallout.
A fragmentary remark titled Good Morning Dorothy greets the reader in a light, informal tone. It hints at a routine of daily nourishment and a health minded motif, mentioning nature’s own morning making one drink.
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