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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1932

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Vote Tomorrow On Beer Bill Is House Plan

Democratic leaders push for House consideration of the Col ster 3.2 per cent beer bill with hopes to send it to the Senate before Christmas. Key figures Rainey and Collier say the measure looks likely to pass, though opponents plan amendments to alter the alcohol content and delay the final vote. The plan is to devote all day tomorrow to debate on the proposal.

Washington Aherd House Senate Representative Rainey Herty A Bian Rainey Collier Lee Howse Michemer LaGuardia Connor

Bootlegger Pardons Fueled Prohibition Debate in California

In Sacramento nearly 20 imprisoned bootleggers were pardoned by Governor Rolph as the Wright Act and related prohibition statutes faced amendment considerations. Rep LaGuardia urged tighter distribution methods while Rep Connor eyed a higher excise rate. in Minnesota, Attorney General Butchell warned that revival of dry laws would not curb organized crime effectively.

Sacramento Zcal Jatt Penitentiary Doom Rolph Fou ST. Paul Ming William D. Butchell Mitchell

Five Day Week Favored By Typographical Union

Secretary Randolph announced at Typographical Union HQ that members voted about 92 000 to 18 000 in favor of a five day working week. Two referenda on impediments and pension laws failed. Two other referenda passed, granting minor changes. Official vote on the five day week to be announced later.

Indianapolis Bec Woodruff Randolph International ‘Typographical Union International Mall Olph

Deaths in Talobassee crowd battle with deputies

In Tallabassee Alabama a gun battle left four deputies wounded and two black men dead amid a roundup attempt at Cliff James's farm. Judson Simpson and John Meldullen were found slain as armed posses hunted for participants. National Guard Colonel Moon was ordered to Talabassee for protection as searches continued.

Judson Simpson John Meldullen Suthorites Cliff James Froybin Share Croppers’ Union Dadeville D. A. Ware Curt Elder Stool" Allford J. M. Gantt Gantt Negrea Cliff Semeés

Deadlock Over Railway Wages Persists In Conference

Chicago December report on the wage conference between railroad carriers and union leaders entering its second week. Carriers reject extending the current pay deduction beyond June 31, maintain a six month extension only if base pay is restored later. Labor groups oppose, fearing financial strain, with talks stalled and no clear resolution.

Chicago API Union Tabor Rosda Jabor

Examiner Reveals United Fuel Set Up

Washington December 19 United Fuel Gas of Charleston W Va details shown to the federal trade commission by examiner Walter Meleen include a 1920 stock dividend of 20 million and a 39 751 928 appreciation added in 1918 from gas and oil discoveries on land. further appreciations in 1926 and 1920 reflect post discovery values with oil and carbon black transfers in 1925.

Washington United Fuel Gas Company Charleston W. Va Federal Walter Meleen Columbia Gas and Electre Corporation Meleen United J. C. White West Virginia Virginiaa Gasoline and Ol Company

Entrapment by Dry Agents Condemned by High Court

Washington December 19. Supreme Court denounced entrapment by prohibition enforcement agents as gross abuse of authority. Chief Justice Hughes led a dissent praising federal limits while Justices Brandeis and Stone voiced sharp censure. B Sorretis of Clyde North Carolina convicted for procuring whiskey for a prohibition agent. sentenced to 18 months while arguing entrapment defenses. The court’s opinion urged jury consideration on whether alleged illegal acts were instigated by agents, narrowing prosecution scope and trial jurisdiction.

Washington Cderet Prohibition Supreme Court B. Sorretis Mear Clyde N. C Sorrets Hughes Sild Euch Saverasi Qivdah Hutter Brundele Stone

Fire Sweeps Fruit Company Warehouse After Early Morning Blaze

A major fire gutted the Farris Brothers Fruit Company warehouse on Court Street early yesterday, destroying the top floor and basement. Fire Chief J L Mckane attributed the blaze to possible roof origin, worsened by icy ground and reduced water pressure, estimating damages near 826 090.

Farris Brothers, Fruit, Company Court ‘Street O’elack A. m J. L. Mckane Meave Ducp Lo

Mother of Twelve Draws Life Term

Huntington dispatch reports life imprisonment given to Mrs. Cemma Johnson 64 for first degree murder in the slaying of J. B. Johnson on Heaths Creek near Huntington. Co-defendants Rohus Esque 18 and Daring Adkins 18 received life terms. jury found Johnson plotted the farmer's death from a love affair, with Adkins accused of delivering the fatal shot.

Huntington Hushatt Cemma Johnson Rohus Esqua Daring Adkins Johnson [Tim Heath’s Creek J. B. Johnson Johnson Macy H. Clay Worth Granty Ape Peel

Council Considers Quarrier Street Extension Action

Charleston city council debated extending Quarrier Street from the post office toward Summers Street and toward a West Side bridge. A resolution to form a committee for inquiry was referred to the special bridge committee, with promises to act swiftly and report at the next meeting.

Quarrier Street Post Office Summers Street Charleston Cornellman J. A. DeGruyter, Jr Cornellman M. P. Matheny Gruyter Quartier Street Guimmers Charleston Chamber of Commerce Washington Chamber Miease

Nurse's Mistake Fatal to Three Babies

Paulson, a graduate nurse, testified at the district attorney's office about how an incorrect boric acid solution caused the deaths of three infants in a New York hospital ward. Dr. Irving LeRell injected saline into each child before the error was discovered hours later. The investigation continues as officials call the incident a tragic mistake.

New York Paulson District Attorney's Office Anerri Phospital Physitiani Miss Paulson Mien Pavleon Saul Price Irving le- Rell John Hughes Whife Nicholas Busineck Dolly Fields Wil Powell Hosital Bald Cheevis Nottis May Paulson Amzine Tant Price

Removal of Prisoner To Charleston Ordered

George Bradford was ordered transferred from Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh to Charleston West Virginia for trial on alleged postal statute violations. Bradford admitted involvement with hidden plates placed inside a suit, following guidance from a post office employee at Hawk’s Nest West Virginia.

Pittsburgh F. P. Sonogumarker George Bradford Charleston W. Va Bradford Bitteburgh Nod Bag Allagheny Officiva Post Office Hawk

Neely confident bill to create WV federal district

Senator Neely of West Virginia today expressed strong confidence that Representative Bachmann's bill to establish an additional federal judicial district for West Virginia will pass during the current short session. He said he is confident the bill will pass this session.

Washington Dec Im— Bemntar Neely W. Va Bachmann West Virginia Benator Neoly

Hoover Proposes Alliance With Roosevelt to Tackle World Affairs

Albany dispatch reports President Hoover urging cooperation between the current president and the incoming president elect for continuity in foreign policy. Roosevelt, who will take office March 4, expressed coolness toward some proposals notably the debt, economic, and disarmament plans, preferring separate handling. Roosevelt said he has not read or commented on the plan yet and indicated unclear division of responsibility if a commission were formed.

Albany Franklin D. Roosevelt Herbert Hoover United States Congress Clent Roosevelt Hoover Moosevelt Hoosevelt Tum LL Poe

Wagner Urges Liberalized Relief for Reconstruction Act

In a Senate speech Senator Wagner calls for loosening the Reconstruction Act to speed relief funds. He proposes removing the 3000000 limit for states and cities, creating a 150000000 fund for outright grants to restore families and youth, and placing administration with a three-person committee. The plan also advocates child labor elimination, old age insurance, unemployment protection, and a nationwide employment system. In Columbus, Ohio, J D A Morrow testifies that two thirds of Bituminous coal cost goes to transportation and rail rates have not fully recovered postwar.

Washington Reconstruction Corporation Wagner Congress Senate Barrow New Yorker Columbus Fi—J. DA. Morrow Pitts- Coal Co Interstate Commerce Commission Morrow Ohio Morthesstern Ohio Paints Sliut Downs Roy Heyser Cleveland New England Coal and Coke Company New England Heyser Permont Noutheast Flitseer Striehed Pittaburgh A. F. Boden Pittsburgh Trafic Weaterh Pennsylvania Ernest Ballard Chicago Eastern Ohio Cont Operatorn Association Boden

Guy Held In California Murder Case

In Long Beach California William James Curley Guy the Welsh adventurer known as Wanderwell is ordered held after a preliminary hearing on charges of murder. Two members of Wanderwell's yacht crew identified him as the man at the porthole seen moments before a shooting that killed Department Walter Wanderwell.

Long Beach Calif Der William James Curley Guy Young Béwer Walter Wanderwell Vanderwell Commonwealth Yacht

Mysterious Envelope Contains Last of Loot

Lincoln Neb December 19 1880 postman delivered a brown envelope to Sheriff Condit revealing 22,600 in stolen bonds from Hubbard Nebrak August 27 1880. No note except a crumpled Merry Christmas message. recovery totaled 15 Though wording unclear, report notes full repatriation of funds from the bank.

Lincoln Neb Condit

Enforcer Nitti Shot in Downtown Chicago Raid

Frank Nitti known as the Capone gang enforcer was shot during a downtown duel on the La Salle-Wacker building fifth floor. Police clashed with gunmen. Nitti wounded, Lang and officers injured. Nitti hospitalized as six gangsters jailed for interrogation.

Frank Nitti Capone Gang Chicago Capones Bridewell Hospital Ciimax la Salie-Wacker Olicago Braina Gli Capone Lquor Syndicate Folterman Harry Lang Jim Lang Nitt

Hoover Seeks Joint Plan On War Debts And Disarmament

President Hoover told Congress he will cooperate with President-elect Roosevelt to form machinery to address war debts disarmament and world economic issues even with or without congressional help. He urged reviewing debts owed by nations that have maintained obligations and indicated defaulting countries would not be favored. Hoover proposed appointing delegates to exchange views on debt questions and guide actions for a world economic conference next year.

Washington Hoover Congress Roosevelt Capitol Hill War Debt Commission White Houses Allover Albany Sleet Sinc Congrem Roosevalt Pers. Saprel Ory Uned

West Virginia urged to merge bureaus into conservation department

A legislative committee proposes unifying gate fish forestry and related bureaus into a state Department of Conservation to streamline resources and attract out‑of‑state visitors. Abolish existing boards, create three specialized divisions, and focus on tourism and historic preservation.

West Virgina West Virginia Wee NWS State Department of Conservation

France Will Pay Opinion Mentioned by Will Rogers

A fragmented dispatch discusses Will Rogers's view on France paying debts, referencing past Geneva talks and a French delegation head. The text mixes garbled lines about finance and congress, noting American opinion on wartime debts and political hurdles.

France Will Rogers

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