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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1929
Page
2
Vernon Texas December 29 A note on the door said all dead. The Haggard family six members aged 54 to 2 were found shot to death at their farm home. Victims include J OH Haggard father 54 Simon 18 Joan 10 Alma 25 Alma 2 Dorothy 8. Two boys were in a cellar bed and the others in separate rooms.
The text argues that God has a personal plan for each life and urges finding it by doing the next thing well. Readiness is a lifelong process shaped by discipline, study, and faith, leading to greater opportunities and meaning. Key figures cited include Washington Lincoln Hoover and Paul, illustrating preparation across history.
Across major cities reports say prohibition laws are flouted with many bootleggers and speakeasies still operating. Denver prepares for strict New Year policing while Washington Buffalo New Orleans and Los Angeles recount heavy private consumption and ongoing enforcement efforts as federal agents raid and monitor outlets.
Corban W L Mumford of 143% Third Avenue died at the local hospital Saturday night after a short illness. Survived by his widow Pearl, two sons and two daughters, his mother Mrs Martha Mumford and four grandchildren. He was a member of Mount Calvary lodge No 16495 of the Odd Fellows. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Harry Laughorn, 45, died at 8:30 Sunday at St. Francis hospital from injuries suffered Friday afternoon when struck by a car driven by Clayton Young on Washington Street between Court and Truslow. The death changed the earlier reckless driving charge to manslaughter, with Young held on $1000 bond. Laughorn, who never regained consciousness, is survived by two sisters, two brothers, and two sons. Funeral and burial details to be announced. Also reported were several minor auto accidents around the city, including bumper damage to a car on Summers Street and a collision near the post office involving Gaston Meutier and P. W. Gillespie.
A broken up hold up at a dinner involved a pistol taken from a detective. Witnesses tied the plan to a killing contract for Frankie Yele and Frank Marlow, allegedly signed by a Bronx racketeer. Federal agents traced narcotics shipments and named figures like Jack Diamond and several arrested men across rings from the North Atlantic to Chicago.
Queen Marie of Romania discusses emancipation, marriage customs, and women’s vocations. She praises Princess Ileana’s independence and her own sympathy for youth while noting foreign press misrepresentations and defending Baltic Castle ownership. She asks the UPI to send Christmas wishes to America.
Howling Green Kentucky December 28 192? National Guard under Brigadier General A H Denhardt patrolled roads and terminals seeking two bandits who robbed the pair land bank and killed J Robert Kirus president of the farmers bank at Smiths Grove Kentucky.
Nurse at Shepherd and Dillon hospital Mrs. Eama Logan spent off hours renovating the Lavinia Home. She funded and arranged papering eight rooms, fresh paint, curtains, shades, and new linoleum with help from Gates and Rons and After Paint company. The residents and home committees expressed deep gratitude.
The admiral’s section sees the capture of the British ship Fler Del Mit off Montauk point as a strong response to demands for stricter enforcement. Three British vessels have been seized by the coast guard in recent months including the Betty and Billy. Canada and the United States exchange notes after the Shawnee and the I'm Alone incidents. the latter ship was sunk and an arbitration board formed to resolve the dispute.
Bam Haddad reported a burglary at 1501 Washington Street Saturday. Stolen items include 120 fountain pens valued at 535, 25 pocket knives, 15 boxes of cigars, 36 cartons of cigarettes, four boxes of candy and one bag of chewing gum. Police investigate.
Walterison was arrested by the city police yesterday on a charge of highway robbery. He was identified by O B Cottrell as the man who held him up on Dryden street Saturday, taking 35 in money a watch hat and other articles.
An unconscious orphan known as Orpha DeBoy was found yesterday at the Charleston hotel on Summerstreet and transported to Charleston General hospital in serious condition. Police are investigating the case as unclear injuries or illness.
In a Sunday report Lt. Kerns of County Jail M was the sole new inmate, charged with violating the national prohibition law by migration.
Delegation submits two tabulations on mileage and expenditures for Route No 2 from Wood County line to Logan 124.85 miles with totals by county Wirt Jackson Kanawha and others. Figures show per mile spends and comparisons with other routes Northwestern turnpike Midland Trail Pennsylvanian line to Bluefield and Huntington segments.
The article discusses authorised committee appointments amid a Senate split on prohibition. Observers weigh political consequences of the widening breach between Republican independents, the Hoover administration, and farm relief and tariff issues.
Mr and Mrs Orvie Casta announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday December 28 at their home 1551 Pourth avenue The infant is named Lois Ratalien A tragic Alpine blizzard incident in Geneva claims five lives as a family falls to a cliff in the Alps
Struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio train near Ashford on Saturday evening, B C Atkin died early Sunday. He suffered injuries to his left arm and leg and was taken to Mountain Stars hospital in Charleston. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs W Atkin, three brothers, and three sisters. Funeral at two oclock Monday at the Atkin home with burial in Barker Cemetery.
Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian leader, urged boycott of foreign cloth and wore his simple loincloth with a homespun strip. In public, other political figures wore British fabrics and debated strategies as the scene unfolded amid ceremonial dress and political tension.
Police blotter items report theft of a watch from Orcit Cobb and money from A and money as well as several arrests for breaking and entering vandalism trespass and drunkenness. Notable incidents include two arrests Jack Burdett and Kirke Join for breaking glass and destroying property at J A Botkin residence and Mile Jeanne Zerraine blinding her brother with vitriol in a family quarrel.
In Houston Texas on December 20 a travel plane piloted by Dorothy Stacker 17 struck a crowd at a landing field killing Doak Keluty 7 and James Hearne B Doc Wright and a young son of Joh Webster were injured one fatally The flyer escaped with shock after stunting and losing control as she attempted to land.
Parie Henri Paleronne a dentist was ordered to pay a Woman patient 85 000 in damages for kissing her and to serve six months in jail. The court found the actions amounted to an assault and awarded the compensation as punishment and redress.
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