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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1929

Page

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Senate Passes Bill Providing Vets Hospital

Senate action increases veterans hospitalization funding to 15 million with a proposed 700000 grant for a West Virginia facility. West Virginia leaders and General Frank Hines pressed for a state hospital as part of a nationwide expansion, while a House concurrence remains pending.

Gorette Washington Bureau Washington Senate West Virginia House Veterans’ Organizations Frank Hines Veterans’ Bureau McKellar Ten-peases Vandenberg Michigan Smoot Utah Hatfield and Ogoff Aenate Finance Committee Votership Bureau Pew Hema Bureau Hines Pease

Ozark Murder Case Goes To Jury In Arkansas

Mountain View Arkansas December 18 UPI jury received the Connie Pracklin murder case shortly after ten oclock tonight Judge M B Bone said he would stay at the court house to receive a verdict if reached soon The skull bone described as a human bone was central to the testimony as Dr C W Garrison described the bag of bones found in a pile near St James on March 9 and Sheriff Bam Johnson testified that many curious people have examined the bones since September and some may have taken the skull

Mountain View Ark Connie Praokie M. Bone Mountain Vii UPI Connie Prackiin Bates Hubert Hester Herman Oretmrsy Joe White Bill Younger Dennis Pranklin St. James C. W. Garrison Arkansas Wealth Board Dr. Garrison Bam’ Johnaon Little Rock Sherift Johnson

Gunman Sought Across Six States in Police Chase

Police pursue Fred Burke alias Fred Rowe a gunman and gangster across six states in a hunt linked to the Saint Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago. A woman named Viola Dane is associated with the fugitive group as the manhunt intensifies amid a high profile chase by multiple jurisdictions.

Merry Chase Fred Burke Fred Rowe Chicago Viola Dane

Blizzard halts Burke search in midwest manhunt

Blizzard conditions across Michigan and Illinois slowed a nationwide hunt for Fred Burke described as the most dangerous man alive. Authorities in St Joseph and Paw Paw Lakes region pursued Burke, who is wanted on bank robbery and murder charges, after a filling station attendant in Jackson identified a man resembling Burke. Officials in Chicago and Detroit coordinated updates as the manhunt continued.

Midwest Burke U. S Michigan ST. Joseph Mich Fred Burke United States Paw Paw Lakes Middle West Grere Pat Roche State's Attorney's Office Chicago Detroit Los Angeles Cali Potter Jackson, Mich Police Canig Tnt

Fort Victoria Liner Sinks After Collision No Lives Lost

The Purness Bermuda liner Fort Victoria sank off Ambrose Light in heavy fog after colliding with the Clyde liner Algonquin. All 280 passengers and crew were saved with no injuries. The Algonquin, also from New York, sustained bow damage but remained afloat as both vessels headed to port.

WEW New York Fort Victoria Miami Florida Gulf of

English Fliers Killed on Long Hop to Africa

Two Royal Air Force airmen Squadron Leader A G Jones and Flight Lieutenant N H Jenkins died when their Fairey Napier monoplane crashed in a Tunisian mountainside while attempting a non stop flight from Cranwell to Capetown. The wreckage and bodies were found by native Arabs near Saint Marie Du Zit. Military honors planned on arrival in Tankos.

Tunis Dee Zegheuan Tunisia A. G. Jones N. H. Jenkins Royal Air Forces Cranwell Menor London Capetown Sardinia Mediterranean Royal Air Force Central Africa Aruba Saint Marie du Zit Gulf of Gabes Salt Lakes

Defy Gilbert Veto On Monument Plan

The Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument commission presses ahead with plans for a Union soldier statue on the capitol grounds despite a disputed veto. Attorney General Howard B. Lee questions legislature power over placement as debate heats amid praise for artist Roy 4H. Stewart and concerns over Capitol grounds aesthetics. Audit concerns prompt a ruling request.

Howard B. Lee Case Gilbert Capitol Union Soldiers and Sailors Monument Commission Gilbert Monument Commission Roy 4H Stewart Mannington Edgar ©. Lawson Stlos

Youth 16 Breadwinner For Family Suffers Eye Loss

The Santa Claus Editor reports Joh 16, sole breadwinner for his family, was struck in the eye at work and had an eye removed at Charleston hospital. His mother and two sisters face hardship, with Christmas hopes dimmed. The Gazette Santa Claus Fund plans to help the family before Christmas, aided by recent generous contributions to relieve immediate needs.

Joh Charleston Hospital Johi Jon Elizabeth Dorie Gavetta Sante Claue Fund John Doris Gazette Banta Claus Obrietman Gazette Santa Clause Fund Banta Claus Gharleston

Raleigh County Town Generous Contributor Named in Charity Fund

The Gazette reports Raleigh County’s Hite town leads per capita donations to the Gavette’s Santa Claus fund for Charleston area children. Contributions total from local residents include $1,543 from Withrow's class, $1,000+ from Mrs. GW Mardy’s class, and $710 from Mr. and Mrs. Bardy, with many other gifts listed. Immediate relief is promised to distressed families. no external solicitation is authorized.

Hite Mardy Ciass

Weaker Sex Case in Chicago Tests Husband Wife Rule

In Chicago on December 18, Judge Joseph Sabbath opened a case over temporary alimony between Afra Mitchell and her husband Charles Mitchell. Both claim weakness and health issues. the judge ordered medical examinations for both to determine support obligations, noting the stronger party may be required to support the other.

Chicago Dudge Joseph Sabbath Myre Mitchell Charles Mitchel Mitchell San Wiles

Constitutional Study Commission Organized for State Constitution

The commission created by the last regular session to study the state constitution and propose basic law changes to the governor and legislature was organized yesterday. Eleven members appointed by Governor Contey opened their first meeting in the state supreme court room. D J Strother was elected chairman, Edward W Knight vice chairman, Senator Wright Magus secretary. Jesse Sullivan named executive secretary with a stenographer to assist. Permanent offices will be on the capitol’s third floor. Strother noted the executive secretary role is not full time. The group debated immediate work and whether to aim for a report to the March special session, with future proceedings to continue January 15.

Contey State Supreme Court of Appeals D. J. Bstrother Welch Edward W. Knight Charleston Wright Magus Wheeling Jesse ¥. Sullivan Wit Capitol Endh Thoes Strother Bulliven Fretk Lively Supreme Court

Roane County Banks to Consolidate in January Meeting

Stockholders of Roane County Bank and Traders Trust and Banking Company plan a January 11 meeting to confirm a consolidation approved by over 60 percent. Committees will arrange merger details and the Banking Commissioner will act as umpire. The new bank will be a distinct entity, with directors elected at the meeting to form the initial board and set capitalization, location, and officers. Combined resources exceed $1.736 million.

Bpenceh Roane Ainte Banking Commissioneria Lt 18 Heok Aane County Bank Gay Stalnaker R. Hardman Traders’ Bank Runsell Keith Jasmor

Slayer of Three Held in Keyser Jail

The Romney slayer of three, Walter Crabtree, 25, was held in Keyser jail amid fears of mob violence. He killed three men and wounded two women and a sheriff at Romney, then moved toward Mineral County for safety. Police guarded the Romney jail with state troopers and machine guns.

Romney Keyser Matt Walter Crabtree Hempahtre J. By, Bavitte Crabtree Aquar Saville Joe Horne Mineral County Charlestah

Hoover Sought Contact With Sugar Interests Letter Reveals

The article reports on letters by H C Lakin of Cuban Sugar Limited alleging President Hoover sought contact between the House Ways and Means Committee and sugar interests during tariff discussions. It cites involvement of General Crowder, Walter Newton, Edwin Swarthick, and Dwight W. Morrow, with claims of instructions to establish contact and a memorandum on Philippine sugar imports.

Washington Des Dent Hoover House Suger Tari Dill Senate Fnoch Crowder Ciba Lng Philippines United States Lakin H.C. Bakin Cube Walter Newston Mason B New’ York California and Fittonburgh ‘Utilities Corporation Hooverang Er Newton Dnameyat Mentbert Hoover Extenslys Auger Holdings Opie Edwin P. Swattick New York Tia Walsh Montana Atosé Wes Dows Crowder E M. OC. Rionds Crarnikow-Rionda Company Sadors Phillipping Paget General Staff of Army Stine Walah Shim Garawy Bine Newton Simkin Hull

Probe Launched In Prison Break From State Penitentiary

State board of control members prepared to investigate a prison escape by Adrian and Dane Bias and Basil Childers after their break from the state penitentiary. The delegation, including B. N. Bradley and James S. Jakint, departed for Boundsville to inspect the pen and related facilities, with plans to meet for a conference and report on the incident. Childers had prior armed robbery sentences in Cabell and the accused trio reportedly crawled through a north hall window to escape during breakfast.

Adrian Dane Bias Basil Childers State Board of Control Ae GO Scroggina Cabin Creek Levi Childers Cabell County Gorva Geare North Hall Frank Williams A. R. Bogist Harrison County

Henry D Goshorn Dies at Home Here

Henry D. Goshorn, 73, general manager of Goshorn Hardware, died at his home 1615 Quarter Street at 3 30 yesterday. Confined since March 7 1928 after a stroke he entered the hardware business in 1893 with his father W F P Goshorn and J H Goshorn. A prominent local figure active in business and politics he remained a Democrat and avoided political office.

Henry D. Geahorn Healen Goshorn Charleston

Beckley Legion Chief Arrested In Prank Welcome

In Beckley on December 18 Legion officials and state police staged a prank greeting for G Bodenhamer national commander of the American Legion. A mock arrest followed by a staged still discovery used Peace Springs water as the celebratory drink. Bodenhamer, guest at a Black Knight club banquet with 400 Legionnaires and friends, planned to travel to Washington to urge funding for veterans hospitals including West Virginia.

Bodenhamer Beckley Legion American Legion Rod Sodenhamer Princeton Bockley Imen T. W. Norton Beckley Legion Post Peace Springs Water Greenbrier County Bance Black Knight Country Club Inten Ronceverte Mullens Mount Hope Welch West Virginia

Theyd Do Anything To Gain Glory In Beverly Hills

A fragmented wartime style piece references a disarmament conference and court action in Laredo. It rails at a district attorney and governance, noting politicians' tactics and urging focus on one’s own duties amid political noise and speculation.

Beverly Hills Calif Gumnon Dapsinese Laredo Dexa Calles Abdelenest Atttorney Wvome

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