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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

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Tax Law Test Declined By Banking Body

The executive council and a West Virginia bankers group declined to take action on a proposal to initiate court action over a property classification and tax levy amendment to the state constitution. White Sulphur Springs was chosen for the association convention next June. Amendments to the state depositary law and a uniform fiduciary law were discussed. Branch banking was debated and referred to a special committee. A proposed unified governor appointed commission was also noted for future consideration. Tax matters were sent to the taxation committee.

Executive Council West Virginiatate Bankers Association Charleston Clearing House Fred Blue State Bankers Association T. Brooka Price Charleston W. 3. Jouneen New York D. R. Richarca Morgantown John J. Dickinton Richards Lon Snrringer State Banking Department

Farmers Demand Debt Moratorium

Delegates from 22 states at the national relief conference urged Congress to grant a farm debt moratorium of nine years. The three day meeting, part of a strike's outgrowth, aims to craft a legislative program for the House and Senate. Vice President Curtis and Speaker Garner will receive petitions from the conference. The debate also pressed higher crop prices to cover production costs and bans on evicting farmers. Milk producer issues were addressed by Stephen Roesch.

Washington Farmers Congress House Senate Curtis Garner Stephen Roesch

Incomplete fragment hints at a hunting or event note

Fragmentary OCR text mentions hunting and a day, with unclear names and actions, producing no clear person, place, organization, date, or event details to summarize into a coherent card.

Napoleon's Son to Rest Beside Father in Paris Return

The body of Napoleon II, the heir dubbed king of Rome, is to be reinterred near Napoleon in Paris despite Austrian objections. After long delays and diplomatic hurdles, Vienna agreed to move the coffin to mark the centenary of the emperor’s death. The boy, raised in Vienna as the Duke of Reichstadt, was treated as a hostage and barred from contact with his French relatives.

Paris Repes Vienna Siepelemwes Kite Rante St. Belcud Iearnel Tomy Bourbon-Farma Ibix Alepline Lalglon Napoleon St. Hielean Konix Hinve Napelron Helehatadt Ravcenment

Third Federal District Urged in West Virginia

Attorney General William D. Mitchell urges congress to appoint an additional United States district judge for West Virginia in his annual report. Senator Matthew Neely supports the move, backing a third district and opposing patronage aims to gerrymander the state. The judicial conference chaired by Chief Justice Hughes also backs the recommendation.

Wasrington United States Virginia Congress William D. Mitchell Matthew M. Neely West Virginia Berrymander Legan Neely Paswace Tand Fairmont Polon Hachmann-Hal Mitchell Judicial Conference Hoghes United States Supreme Court Tieulp Court Mitchel Phatcher

Walker Closes Three Days in U.S. Senate

Washington reports that Walker, a stocky Western senator, retired to private life after two days in office. Karl G. Schuyler, who opposed him in the election, took the oath as Walker’s successor. Democrats held a narrow margin as Walker left the chamber.

Walker U.5 Senate Washington Walter Walker Karl G Schuyler Stender

Shortage Of County Funds Imminent Threat To Paychecks

County funds are expected to run short as many teachers and county workers face delayed salaries. Taxpayers shift to semi annual installments under a new state law, cutting revenue by over 50 percent for November and December. Only about 1 million in personal property and real estate taxes and 300 thousand in utility taxes have been collected so far this year. Larger firms may delay taxes to align with federal income taxes, worsening the cash shortfall.

Kasawha Sherif I al Cereneas Charleston

Borah Seeks Abolition of Home Loan Bank System

Senator Borah introduces a bill to abolish the home loan bank system claiming it is wholly unsatisfactory, drawing Senate debate and swift Republican and Democratic responses. Senator Copeland defends the system saying it would save many homes under proper administration.

Washington Senator Borah Fda Senate Copeland Boral Congress Hoover Couzens R Mich Gloss Virginia Pletcher Florida Dill

Spitoons Weapon in Reichstag Riot Amid Hindenburg Debate

Berlin dispatch reports rioters using spittoons telephone receivers and desks as weapons during a Reichstag session. The uproar followed clashes over succession plans if President Hindenburg dies or resigns. The chaos forced a session suspension, then resumed with tense proceedings and renewed threats before order was restored.

Reichstag Berlin von Hindenbarg Paul von Hindenburg Reich Supreme Court Hindenburg S Galleay Wry Dole Hitler Soreichstag Soonebody Herr Torley Karl von Schleicher

Mercury Storm Drives Midwest Temperatures Below Zero

A brutal winter storm sweeps the Midwest driving temperatures below zero from Minnesota to Illinois. Snow and wind cripple transportation, cause fires in Minneapolis and Fergus Falls, and strand air and road traffic across the region.

Mid West Chicago UPI Midwest Canada Rocky Mountains Great Lakes Werden Minnesota Dakotas Montana Kansas Missours Texas Mercury Minneapolis Fergue Falls

Roosevelt State School Wins by 74 393 In West Virginia Vote

Roosevelt led Hoover in the presidential tally with 405 124 while Hoover had 880 731. Kump was chosen governor over Townsend by 72 etc. Official returns noted by Secretary of State George W. Sharp show Roosevelt winning most counties except nine including Doddridge and McDowell. Other state offices returned results for supreme court, secretary of state, and education board with figures cited. The attorney general issued an opinion upholding the state board of education and advisory council amid a constitutional challenge to the act abolishing them.

Roosevelt Hoover West Norman Thomas Bodalier Hoover Carri Doddridge Grant, Mineral Morgan McDowell Preston Ricente Tyler Wesnur Vetsus Kump Townsend Mike Stone J. H. Snider A.tab State Supreme Court of Appeals Jo N. Kenna Prank Tawi Henna Wyant O'Brien George W. Sharp Iteaxeturn Stasny State Board of Education Howarrd B. Lee William ©. Cook Supreme Court of Appbals Board of Education State Board of Public Works Advisory Council Genera Shate Board of Education Lee State Auditor's Department Auditor's Department Cook Board of editiPiense

President's plea calls for revenue to avert deficit

Washington dispatch reports President Hoover urging Congress to raise revenues via a 2 to 4 percent general manufacturers tax, 11 percent salary cuts, veterans' benefits cuts, and maintain a one cent gasoline tax. He cites a current year deficit over 1.14 billion and outlines savings of 839.7 million with a plan to gain 182 million more and 495 million in revenue, while remaining silent on war debts and prohibition.

Washington Congress Hoover

Puddler Jim Appears To Take Senate Seat

Senator Devis, known as Ro Pa, entered the Senate chamber in Washington and, after a brief visit with colleagues, returned to his office. The Pennsylvanian, under federal indictment for lottery law violations, ended speculation about appearing before his trial.

Puddler Jim Senate Washington Devis

Thirteen Bodies Recovered After Mine Explosion Near Madrid

A mine explosion trapped fourteen workers at the Jane c esn mine near Madrid. Thirteen bodies have been recovered tonight as rescuers continue searching for the remaining worker.

Madrid N. Deo T—ie Janecesn Forgat Bigbabie Vletlin Arig

Australian Sailor Sought in Murder Mystery on Long Beach Waterfront

Long Beach detectives sought an Australian sailor identified as the principal suspect in the Walter Wanderwell shooting aboard the Carma off the Long Beach waterfront. Police linked revenge, prior mutiny attacks, and a suspected attempt at blackmail to the case.

Long Beach Calif Walter Wonderwell Bebing Wanderwell Cuthbert Wills Crrna Wills Wanederweil Fred Curley” Guy Alpha Wanderwell Praama Hollywood Curley Guy Lond Patel Suilor United States Edet Wonderweth Osmither Jays- Wans Don Waylel Peonritegh Cary

Alter Dry Law Quickly as Beer Debate Rages

Washington hearings on a 3.2 per cent beer bill reveal Attorney General Mitchell urging rapid change to avoid law breakdown and brewers proposing tax and employment benefits. House Ways and Means begins six days of talks while Senate Democrats push repeal and reform on a short session agenda.

Washington Congress Mitchell Justice Department Sid Ways and Means Committee Senate Democrats House Brewers’ Representatives A& R Treasury Hoover Secretary Mulls Collier

Balky Convicts Put Under Guard

Baltimore December 9 Forty five prisoners identified as leaders among three hundred striking inmates in the Maryland state penitentiary pants factory were moved under heavy guard to the west wing. Officials said the transfer occurred without trouble, though knives were found in six leaders quarters during the process. The strikers protested reduced pay under a contract terms.

Baltimore Maryland Attlke Pleare Torii Turi

Risking Death Youth Pleads Guilty in Chicago Case

In Chicago on December 7 17 year old Varech changed from not guilty to guilty on murder and robbery with a gun after admitting slaying Frank Jordan during a holdup and wounding another. He boasted he cannot be sentenced to death due to a state hospital status. testimony on assault charges was postponed as a grand jury saw the suspect as sane.

Chicago Prosteuum Ignatiog Varech Varecha Permudnal Frank Jordan

Youth Killed In Auto Accident Near Mink Shoal

Edward Sheadows 20 of Charlendon died when his car crashed into a hillside about ten o'clock last night near Mink Shoalg. The stolen vehicle, taken from Baker's Tavern part owner Philip Cohen on Quarrier Street, led to four other youths being jailed for accessory to theft. State police mentioned Meadows picked up other occupants on State Street and sped toward Clendenin. Arlay Hunt 19 Woodroe Thaxton 18 Elliott Calvert 18 and a 14-year-old were jailed for penny accessories in the theft. Burial plans for Meadows unsettled. police reported the youths are habitual offenders.

Edward Sheadows Charlendon Mink Shoalg Philip Cohen Baker's Tavern Quarrier Street Meddows State Street Clendenin Arlay Hunt Woodroe Thaxton Elliott, Calvert

Hunger Marchers Leave Washington by Persuasive Police Effort

In Washington on December 7, police gently persuaded the hunger marchers to disperse by truck and car, with only a few stragglers remaining. Most groups moved west as Virginia and Maryland police aided the effort, while about 100 veterans from the rank and file stayed with police permission to petition Congress for the bonus.

Washington Congress

Paisley Estate Appraised At 66200 In Probate

Cleveland December 7 James Alexander Paisley president of Valley Camp Coal set his estate appraised at 966200 his will filed for probate today indicates the estate will go to the J A Paisley company said to be owned by family members including daughter Mrs Lillian Christian.

Cleveland James Alexander Paisley Valley Camp Coal Company J. A. Paisley Company Lillian Christian

Salvation Army Toy Plan Aims for Every Child in City

Santa Claus will visit poor families as the Salvation Army launches a citywide toy drive. Captain Robert Rose of the Salvation Army and Fire Chief McLane spearhead the effort, with toys collected and repaired by city firemen and volunteers. Families will apply at the welfare office for orders listing children and ages, then exchange orders for toys at the Army Toy Shop. The program, already successful in Atlanta, will be free to all eligible youngsters.

Charleston Salvation Army Santa Claus Santa Robert Rose Splvstion Army Shier J ZL. McLane City Fire Department Saluation Army County and City Welfare Bureau Roser Atlanta Georgia

Jewel theft arrests noted in Greenbrier Case

Welb Holesapple and Spencer Moore, both of Charleston, posted $3,500 bond each in the Bean Jewel robbery case involving $15,400 in diamonds stolen from Mrs. J C Bean of Chicago at White Sulphur Springs. A bell boy James Jackson allegedly confessed earlier, with others serving terms for related crimes. the theft is linked to a string of robberies at the Greenbrier.

Lewisburg Welb Holesapple Spencer Moore Charleston Liberty J.C. Bean Chicago White Sulphur Springs Helenapipe Williamson Lewkbun J. HE. White Moore Castleston James Jackson Foline Jackson Atuto Greenbrier M. Welch Techesapeake and Ohio Railroad Mrs Bean

Bandits Lose In Race With Police

In EKANGAS CITY Missouri a suburban bank robbery near Shawnes Bank gang fled toward Kansas City where vigilantes and police wounded two robbers and captured them. A third bandit was cornered and taken after a pursuit by possem. One bandit identified as Walter Smith fled with loot while a real estate agent was forced to accompany him before capture.

Ekangas City Shawnes Ban Kansas City Shawnee State Savings Bank State Line Walter Smilth Shawnes Vigilantes Committee T. W. Davis R. O. Tlareon Silver Coirs Posseman

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