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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
1
In Was Washington on December 18 the senate debated a delicate immigration bill. A key sponsor, Reed, faced questions about conflicts with his own measure. The proposed act would suspend certain immigration provisions and aim to smooth the path for naturalization and border controls.
Barcelona dispatch reports Spain under a tightened dictatorship after a revolutionary attempt against Gen. Pamuc, with martial law, military control, and shifting blame from monarchy to republican forces. Proclamations signal creation of a republic, aided by communists and syndicalists, though internal clashes persist. Barcelona syndicalists align with socialist factions. violence remains a threat.
Budget commission members reviewed departmental estimates ahead of state revenue projections. Secretary of State George W. Sharp denied any cross-budget support or trade among members, emphasizing fairness in considering all departments. Governor Conley proposed cuts totaling 8,000 across civil contingent fund and a utility service reduction at the governor mansion, noting prior expenditures and recent amendments to education appropriations.
Branty Bovard, 45, vice president of the University of Southern California and longtime campus official, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his bed. Police cited a personal safety related death with no clear motive. Bovard had served as comptroller and vice president since 1920s, with World War II service and ties to the university’s development.
Dr Alan Alexander Stirling, jailed in Arizona for bigamy, asserts he is the heir to the Sterling earldom and baronetcy. He cites a will linking him to a fortune of 1,700,000 pounds and notes the earldom’s extinction dates, while his legal fight includes appeals to overturn his conviction and a six to nine year sentence. He recounts a troubled marriage history and recent second marriage as part of his dispute over legitimacy and titles.
Civil Guard units remained on duty in Alicante after renewed unrest near Elda where a guard was killed. Disturbances spread to towns in the province south and east of Madrid. Foreign Legion troops arrived, tracks were torn up, and rail service disrupted as authorities sought to restore order. Rival groups clashed as police arrested leaders while censorship and military control remained in effect. The republican leader Alcala Zamora claimed responsibility for the revolt but rejected government investigations.
In Kansas City Kansas a murder trial for Major Charles A Shepard heard nurse Emitha Brown and Sergeant Grewer detail Mrs Shepard s alleged statements accusing her husband before her death The court ruled out the direct accusation as improper evidence and defense motions sought to discharge the jury The testimony centers on the claim Mrs Shepard asked for a liquor bottle later tested for poison and smelled its contents plus a brief discussion with her nurse shortly after illness.
Washington dispatch reports conferees reached a compromise on a 45 million dollar drought relief bill opening the way for quick enactment. Senate and House differences on an emergency 115,010,500 employment appropriation are to be settled as the compromise moves to final approval. The dispute touched on food relief funds in Europe, loans for farmers, and mechanisms to stabilize wheat prices amid ongoing food and price concerns.
The board approved a 140000 goal for the 1961 community chest campaign and raised relief agency budgets, including 80000 for the Salvation Army. If the goal isn’t fully subscribed, allocations will be cut proportionally. The 630000 total reflects a 42 percent rise over 1930, with 125000 previously targeted as the 1920 quota.
Washington reports state a civilian mechanic named Stephen A. Forberger died after leaping from an army test aircraft when it had engine trouble. Lieutenant Harrison G. Crocker tried to land at a field near the capital as the undercarriage failed. The parachute did not save the jumper, and his body was found some distance from the landing site. In New York, officials confirmed Forberger’s identity, despite initial confusion caused by papers he carried linking him to the Fokker Aircraft Company.
Adjutant General C. C. Pierce announced yesterday the promotion of Captain A. B. Tugmpesa of Huntington to major of the ordnance section. The resignation of Lieutenant Walter Leonard of the 160th Infantry, headquarters company, second battalion, at Beckley was also reported.
Lady Dayly of Crowborough Sussex says she has deep conviction Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s spirit remains earthbound to aid the living through contact with mediums. She cites messages from Eileen Garrett and other mediums confirming his interest in guiding spiritualist activity.
Paris reports Premier Theodore Steeg and his six day old cabinet survived a confidence vote by 293 to 264 amid a hostile chamber of deputies. Opposition vows to overthrow after New Year recess as former premier Edouard Herriot's intervention shape the outcome.
Jurors begin deliberations in the Dunn homicide case amid disclosures of a probe into the death of Pa Wheeler near Grandview Ohio. Officials from Washington visited Tyler jail to question Dunn about Wheeler’s death as the trial, already contentious over alleged coercion, progresses with witnesses and defense claims of police pressure.
Three men died in a Baker mine collapse at Cam’s Coal Company in Scranton Pennsylvania. George Nieh 38 and Julius Boake laborer both of Scranton were recovered bodies. Thomas Jonas still missing as rescue teams search at top coal in the afternoon.
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