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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1929

Page

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Heirs of Rail Giants Balk At Merger Plans

Western Maryland and other large rail lines face a proposed consolidation by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan, aiming to merge about 21 systems, triggers strong opposition from prominent magnates and political figures. Debate centers on compulsory mergers, economic justifications, and fears of monopoly, with hearings planned to modify the plan before final action.

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Willie Willis Pugatet Quill Fragment SolVes Nonsense

A clipped fragment shows a speaker named Willie Willis and odd utterances about thunder and a quoted line. The readable text is tangled and incomprehensible, offering little clear context or events.

Sermon to Be Sung Danced and Preached in New York

New York December 22. Dr Charles Francis Porter founder of the First Humanist Society of New York announces a novel service next Sunday at Chalk Hall. The sermon will be sung and danced with Dr Porter preaching on Is Personality Immortal. The musical theme will be developed by Walter Mis with Puritene, Barnard Bobinet. Ruth St Denis and Fed Sunnwa will interpret the idea through dance.

NEW YSDAK Charles Francis Porter Humanist Society of New York Chalk Hall Kotter Wit Oy Walter Mis Barnard Bobinet Ruth St. Denis Fed Snnwa Porter Potter Jesus

Drys Demand Early Prohibition Report From Hoover Panel

Washington officials report congress will press for an early report from President Hoover's law enforcement commission on its prohibition study. Senator Jones and other dry leaders in both parties seek a timely update and possible continued funding as pressure mounts over when the commission will produce results.

Washington Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Jones Congress Senate Harris Georgia Commission Hay Glass Virginia Thi laWw Enforcement Commission Prohibition Law Capitol Treasury’ Department Lew Bit Stautor Glass Hig Steers

Swallowing Incident At Crescent Street Recovers

Police report details a person swallowing two bichloride tablets at 1212 Crescent Road. Monoe Cunningham of M08 Frame Street was rushed to Strats Hospital and later listed out of danger.

Monoe Cunningham Frame Street Crescent Road Gunningham Strats Hospital

China Russia Sign Protocol In Peace Move

The nations announce restoration of diplomatic relations and railway status quo in Manchuria, with Soviet and Chinese officials exchanging roles on the railway, and plans for a Moscow conference on January 26 to settle remaining questions. Thousands faced displacement while border forces remain armed, and a broad withdrawal is implied as ties thaw.

Moscow Foreign Commissariat Today Simanovsky Teal Yun-Shen Soviet Union Muxtien Nigteg Khabarovsk Biberia Manchuria Soviet Far East Soviet Russia China Herhin United States Russia Nanking Chin Chung Hsueh-Liang Siberian

Snowed In Mountain Family Desperate For Help

A mountain family endures cold and hunger after their father falls ill and their mother dies. Jordan and siblings face exposure in a lean home while neighbors and merchants provide food and clothing. A Santa Claus Fund editor helps outfit the children and offer shelter until the father improves.

Jordan Dunter Theo Santa Cle Fuund Santa Clank Mathers Santa Clara Ft Wan Bante Claus Fund

Funds Needed to Help Destitute Children in Kanawha

The Gazette appeals for rapid donations to aid destitute children in Charleston and Kanawha County. Volunteers will resume outreach today to collect clothing, shoes, fruit, and other essentials, stretching funds to reach Jordan and his siblings. Recovery of deliveries was hindered by poor road conditions, but fund representatives will retry outreach today and tomorrow.

Tokyo Ifi Rengo Harbin Manchuria Hailar Delag Charleston Kanawha Gazette Gasetti Ute Nee Tree Jordan Santas Clas

Alabama Democrats split over Hoover faction in primary fight

In Montgomery Alabama the state Democratic committee moves to expel any candidate who backed Hoover, provoking an independent faction around Heflin and Locke. The dispute could redraw 1932 primary lines as Hoover supporters consider legal action and a Birmingham meeting on January 3 seeks to forge a separate Democratic organization.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Hoovercrat Icene State Democrate Committee Herebert Hoover ANU Smith Oetare Rigker Nemetr Thomas Heflin Hugh A. Lovke Hoovercrs Tie Democrati Ates Fie Attorpéy Genert Ciaties C. AfeCall Plana Wre Heflin Locke Birmingham William L. Lie Dothan E.W. Pettus

Attack Fails On Young Plan in Germany Vote

Berlin dispatch reports the nationalist bid to reject the Young Plan failed to reach the required vote. Of about 38 electoral districts totaling 6 291 000 ballots only 5 782 000 supported the bill, roughly 13.6 percent of the electorate of 41 520 000, far short of the 21 000 000 needed for adoption. Berlin Magdeburg Breslau Leipzig Dresden districts provided most support, while divisions within the nationalist party and lack of confidence followed the defeat. The government expected voters to defeat the measure, which sought to repudiate war guilt and alter reparations terms.

Berlin Magdeburg Reichstag

Christmas Feast of the Poor in Sermon by Rev Becker

Rev. Bonaventure Becker of St. Anthony's Catholic church calls Christmas the feast of the poor and nobility of the church. He reflects on the Nativity story, Mary and Joseph, and the Christ child, noting Jesus' poverty and humble surroundings as a guiding example for all. He emphasizes that the rich become poor in spirit at Christmas.

Bonaventure Becker St. Anthony's Catholic Church St. Lue Indy Joseph Nazareth Bethlehem Mary Christ Luke Nogar Jana Bilbeide

Poor Are Nobility Sermon On Poverty And Salvation

A fragmentary gospel piece emphasizes that the poor are blessed and hold the kingdom of heaven within. It contrasts wealth with spiritual wealth and hints at a sermon aimed at comforting the poor while warning against material excess. The text references humble settings and a manger scene as central to salvation.

Heaven

Hoover's Role in Sugar Lobby Sparks Debate

A heated exchange erupts between the National Republican Congressional Committee and the Democratic National Committee over President Hoover's possible involvement in sugar tariff discussions. Representative Garner of Texas accuses Hoover of implied influence, while Wood of Indiana defends the president, saying he cannot be blamed for comments attributed by others. The dispute centers on testimony linking Lakin and Shattuck to efforts for a lower sugar duty, with Garners analysis questioning White House conversations.

Washington Vec National Republican Congressional Committee Bureau of Publicity Democratic National Committee Hoover Garner Texas Representative Wood Indiana National Republican Congresstoral Committee Gamer Democratic Nation Seenate Lobby Committee H. C. Lakin Cuba Company Edwin P. Shat‘tek New York Innis The Texan St Alfred E. Smith White House Congress Lakin Shattuck Hoov Walter Newton Wood Sentative Onger Immado United States Lim Colay

Snow Crowds Rail Terminals in Midwest Snowbound Chaos Across Regions

Chicago and rail hubs faced a 20 year high freeze tied up traffic as heavy Christmas snow and extreme cold crippled switches and delays. Travelers huddled on benches while crews wrestled with frosted terminals and looming schedule disruptions for days.

Chicago George Crumon Illnois St. Louie Tam Chircago St. Louis Christman Air Lines

Bridge Game Ends Perfect Divorce

CHICAGO, De CUP A tale of a divorce that did not end a friendship. Frank P febun and his ex wife Mrs Emma Sthih Golow remained friends for 11 years while each remarried. They played bridge last week and she filed for alimony of 4233 dollars after claiming he stopped payments following her remarriage. Judge Charles Williams dismissed the case stating alimony ceased after the ex wife married Galton.

Chicago Frank P Febun My &x Emma Sthih Golow Sehoh Oa Fame Gulow Sie Audge Charles Williams Galton

Two-Gun Man Dies In Paintsville Duel On Main Street

Joe Castle a thirty-five veteran two gun fighter and ex constable died after a Christmas Eve street duel with Patrolman Jess Dills in Paintsville Kentucky. Dills shot through the heart fell dead. JMarshall jailer was involved and may face murder charges. The fighting began over a drunkenness arrest and escalated when Castle vowed further trouble if arrested again.

Paintsville Hitch Ufe Joe Castle Jess Dills Dills Castle John Marchall Johnson Dilla Aftit Gers DNL B. B. Archer Boysicien Elmer Conley John Marshall Paintsville Grocery Company Jess Dillgcombe Marshall Dille Dilis Disis Dis Castle Hoth

Follies Curves and Contour Club Edict Shapes Wardrobe Debate

New York Dec 32 The long skirt movement surges as Ziegfeld Follies curves and contour club meets at the Ritz Carlton. Members pledge moderation in fashion, rejecting extreme hems in favor of a balanced style that praises curves and comfort while resisting excess.

Watson Masmitil New York United States Vite T Uve Ziegfeld Ritz Carlton Batel Zlegfeld Follies Pollcen Tudela Netionwide Teast Sal Anotier Atruck Floreny, Ziegfeld Poukey Peak

Arms Cut Meet Economic Affair In Beverly Hills

A garbled Riverside wire item from Beverly Hills reports a London disarmament theme framed as an economic affair. The text mentions nations aiming to disarm to fund future warfare and references traffic and injury topics, but the fragmentary lines make specifics unclear.

Beverly Hills Calif London

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