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11 Dec 1930
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Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
1
Sinclair Lewis wins Nobel Prize in literature for 1930
Fragmented report notes Sinclair Lewis receiving the Nobel Prize in literature at a Stockholm ceremony. It mentions other laureates and describes the audience, flags, and speeches, with partial quotes and unclear details about reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockkolm
Sinclair Lawn
Teay- Reda
Mrockhains
de. Kart Landstetoer
New York
Meegicton
Chandramihars
Venkata
Rabbitt
Ziy
Lewis
Dearing
Gertein
Night Session In Dunn Trial Cleared For Report
Dense courtroom notes from Dunn trial in Middlebourne describe testimony by state patrolman Wes Head and others. Fragmentary transcript mentions the defendant and child’s mother, with implied charges and unsettled details awaiting further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Middlebourne
Des
Seevion
Setantay
McWingly
Patie
Rose
Sabe Srp
Walley
Wis Cian
Bank Robbers Get 45000 After Brazen City Heist
Four men robbed a City bank decoying staff and customers with threats. Employees forced to lie down as crowds gathered while robbers escaped in two motor cars. Reports say the bandits studied the bank's methods for weeks before the break in. The haul was placed near the Livestock Exchange as investigators swept the scene.
Frosts Damage Crops In Southern Florida
Frosts in southern Florida damaged bean and tomato crops in Belleglade and Canal Point. Thermometers fell to low levels, with estimates placing damage at 70 to 40 percent across affected districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Iecas Stove
Iverglades
Belleglade
Canal Point
Convict Labor Debate Marks West Virginia Road Meet
West Virginia Road Builders association failed to vote on a resolution opposing convict labor for highway work. Julius K. Monroe of Lewisburg was elected president and Huntington named 1931 convention site as engineers and contractors debated costs and policy of prison labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksiturg
Umh
West Virgina Road Builders* Association
Julius EK. Monroe
Lewisburg
Huntington
Armatrong
Fairmont
Armstrong
Armostrong
Willim Brewster
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
State Board of Control
Price
Morgantown
Brewster
West Virginia
B. J. Walsh
State Trend Commission
Woman Cashier Fends Off Hold-Up At Hotel Payroll
Mine Melity Ives, cashier at the Onondage hotel, challenged two armed men trying to seize a $1,500 payroll at the service entrance. A shot struck her shoulder but her wound is described as not serious. The robbers fled after the brief confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byracuse
Melity Ives
Onondage
Ives
Miner dies by own action in Monteval home
Beckt? The miner Theodore Nick, 30, committed death by own action by placing a dynamite cap in his mouth and biting the fuse at his Monteval home. Neighbors heard the explosion and found him. Officers note this was his second suicide attempt after an earlier cliff jump near Montcoal last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Theodore Nick
Monteval
Wea
Hick
Thay
Montcoal
Nobel Peace Prizes Go To Kellogg And Soderblom
United Press reports in Oslo as Frank Kellogg and Nathan Soderblom receive Nobel Peace Prizes. Kellogg warns against another world war threatening western civilization while Soderblom urges restraint amid war talk and economic distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg and
Soderblom
Olaf Myre
United Press
I Osio
Norway
Frank Elllings Kellogg
United States
Nobel Hall
Kellogg
World Court
the Hague
Atlantic
Kallogg
Strokte
Parin
Maney
Europe
Nathan Soderblom
Upaale
Sweden
Bodgerbrom
Storting
Alfred Nobel
Stockholm
Nokel
Xmas Rush Starts For Postmaster At Santa Claus Ind
Postmaster Jim Martin at Santa Claus Indiana reports an earlier and larger Christmastime mail rush than last year. About 12 000 letters arrive at the small post office near the town named for Santa Claus and are forwarded to the Chicago dead letter office. Local residents seek the Santa Claus postmark to seal seasonal greetings and mail routes funnel through the town. The community has about 109 residents in southern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Ind
Washington
Jim
Martin
Christine
Fe Ming
Chicago
Santa Joe
Indiana
Wheat Down But Bread Stays Up
Washington reports bread prices fell with wheat in four of ten cities amid a U S probe into price spreads. Senate committees examine farm surplus and anti trust issues as prices for bread remain higher to consumers due to other costs like labor and delivery despite lower wheat costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United
Senate
Sgriculmite Committee
Arrow
Arthur Capper
Republican
Kansas
Farm Board
A Mitchell
Columbis
Chicago
Capper
New York City
Pittsburgh
Portland
Ore
Columbus
Sama Ag
Denver
Toms
New Orleans
Seecpound
Sampls
A T Simms Taken by Death
Architeld Thomas Simms age 63 of 039 1 3 Quarrier Street died yesterday morning at his home after a week illness. Funeral services set for two oclock tomorrow at Rt Johns Episcopal. interment in Spring Hill. Surviving: two sons Clarence Ward Simms and John C Morrison Jr. a daughter Mrs. John C Morrison Jr. two brothers Everett and Frank Simms. wife formerly Mine Bas Saunders of Charlton. Native of Ready Roane County. former teacher. co founded Simms Piano Co with M B Simms in 1889. lived in Charleston 20 years in Capitol Street then Quartier Street. retired three years ago. Active in bringing musical programs to Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Architeld
Thomas Simm
Quarrier Street
Rt. John'’s Episcopal Church
Spring Hill
John Gam
Simma
Simms
Clarence Ward Gimms
John C. Morrison, Jr
Everett
Frank Gimmes
Charleston
Charlinton
Ready
Roane
All County
Wirt
Charlsrton
Bimme Piano Company
M. B Simms
Capitol Street
Quartier Street
Prats News
Pandemara
Alexander PF. Gates
John 8. Courtney
Willam D. Onley
T. Churchman
Menon Sullivan
Ralph B
Ostrander
Paramour To Take Stand In Shepard Trial
Grace Brandon, a stenographer befriended by Major Charles A. Shepard, is set to testify as the defense case nears its end in the murder by poison trial. Prosecutors showed gifts to Mrs Shepard and a 1929 Fort Riley inquiry as evidence of a plot to kill the wife. a letter after the illness references arranging a flower delivery and the witness may bolster the motive claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
Kanbas
Kanes
Charles A. Bhapand
Grace Brandon
Biande
San Antonio
Texas
Fort Riley
Kansas
Hauser
Brandon
Charite
Mim Brandon
Mira
Bhepard
Hokins
Laval Fails To Form Cabinet in France
Paris report says Senator Pierre Laval abandoned efforts to form a government after failing to secure support from President Doumergue and key party leaders. Laval stated he sought conciliation but faced ongoing conflict and withdrew from the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laval
Paris
Det
No Man’s Land
Pierre Lavel
Doumergue
Collmque
Louie Barmou
Heave
Senator Robinson Calls for Inter-Party Solidarity Amid Harsh Attacks
Senator Robinson of Arkansas urged inter-party unity amid sharp exchanges between the White House and critics. He criticized President Hoover's temper and called for drought relief, farm aid, and public works while opposing further treasury strains and urging bond funding if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Senate
Treasury
Washington
Des
Robinson
Arkansas
Hoeverter
Eartier
McKellar
Tennessee
Blaine
Anid
Hoover
Farm Board
Xow
Boone Attorney Freed on Charge
Logan December report states attorney A. W. Garnett of Madison, Boone county prosecuting officer, and Vickers the town carter were brought to Logan for questioning on a charge of feainting an officer. Garnett and Vickers were released on bond while the details of the charge remained unclear at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Logen Couny
Hinges
Garnett
Stata Police
Loman
Stata
Boones County
Mother Gives Up Toys To Help Others In Need
A Charleston mother of five, whose husband struggles financially, withdraws her request for toys for her children to aid those in need. She donates part of her meagre funds to the Santa Claus fund and vows to forgo Christmas gifts so hungry and naked neighbors may be fed and clothed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Flournoy
Sante Claus
the Gazette
Charleston
Galatia Fund Receives Wide Range of Small Donations
A note lists recent contributions to the Galatia Bante Choos Fund from many individuals and anonymous donors including amounts of 18, 6, 3, 6, 28, 2.50, and 5. The writer laments money for basics, notes laundry work, rent and utilities totaling about 44 per month, and mentions husband’s weekly earnings as well as ongoing hardship. The message ends referencing page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galatia Bante Choos
F. Motrrison
Clut
Dow Ray
Stk Retaurant
Mr. Rewert Datterds
Martin Jean Cabliah
Bod Mee
E. Emaleton
Frances Been Reed
Macy Carter
W. W. Bell
Monymour
BW. Nickels
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