18 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1931
Page
1
The veterans loan bill moves toward swift senate passage as administration forces push to avoid a pocket veto. Hoover may sign within days, with Republicans and Democrats predicting approval and potential amendments discussed with Treasury officials.
Madrid reports King Alfonso XIII suspends constitutions and imposes censorship to curb republican momentum. General Berenguer heads a resigned government as Jose Sanchez Guerra fails to form a cabinet. Rumors of army unrest swirl around Getafe while Madrid remains quiet amid political upheaval.
Reign faces pressure from extreme right figures as Count Románones appeals to King Alfonso to establish a Berenguer headed government. Berenguer resigned after liberals and constitutionalists refused to join elections planned for next month, marking a pivotal political shift in 1973.
Reports from Democratic House leaders say the privilege tax bill for oil ore sand gravel business electricity and amusements will go to the floor tomorrow. An accompanying income tax bill would fund general state purposes with excess for the school fund. Finance caucus discussed the budget with focus on salaries and possible cuts. Joint conference on water power regulation was postponed.
Famine conditions were reported in Randolen Tucker Pen dicton Focabentss and Grant counties during a hearing by the United States forestry service. Local officials urged enlarging funds for drought relief and road and trail improvements to create more jobs for residents lacking food and work.
Granville county grand jury today charged Leck Frey and his son Robert Frey with staying Marion Dayton at a nearby summer cottage. The elder Frey admitted the shooting but said he acted in self defense.
A 15 member committee announced a proposed nonpartisan city charter will be introduced in duplicate bills to both legislative branches this afternoon. Delegates from Kanawha county will receive copies to push through Senate and House, backed by broad civic support and a referendum requirement.
Clarksburg February 17 eight year old Donald Gabriel discharged a .38 calibre revolver by accident while showing it to nine year old Norman E Lewis who was wounded in the end as a result.
State police officers testified before a house committee about the Sullivan case in Boone and Logan counties. Trooper W G Wamsley and others denied plans to stage a raid, and details emerged on hospital visits, the timeline of Sullivan’s shooting, and the car Napier used.
Washington recalls the 25th anniversary of the Longworths wedding as guests gathered at their Massachussetts Avenue home. The event echoed the 1904 White House celebration with memories of Alice Roosevelt Longworth and lavish gifts from foreign rulers.
In Copenhagen born acrobat Lillian Leitzel is remembered at a memorial in New York City’s Times Square Garten amid thousands at the Rangers Senators game. Joe Humphreys leads the tribute, a spotlight on center stage, a lowered rope, and performances accompany prayers and taps as fans react.
The majority report of the house of delegates condemned the state road commission for arrogance, disregard of law, extravagance and undue political activity while a minority report by George Ralrden, Meron county Republican, was ordered for Governor Conley without comment. Fortney’s letter accused the committee of unfair, partial examination and withholding witnesses.
Fred Oliver was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the Ferrell death case after a day of testimony and jury deliberation. The verdict allows a potential sentence of one to five years, with Oliver released on a $5,000 bond for pending motions set for March 2.
In Chicago on February 17 the body of 28 year old ballet dancer Lillian Anderson was found in a north side hotel room. Police could not confirm strangulation and noted death may be from natural causes pending autopsy. Two acquaintances were detained for questioning and authorities sought her former husband for clues.
The House passed two bills to end the prohibition bureau and shift licensing duties to the tax commissioner. Senate approved measures raising penalties for second degree murder voluntary and involuntary manslaughter and set new drunken driving penalties. Debates over other bills continued as committees and lawmakers maneuvered for final votes.
Delegate Earl Smith of Kanawha county led support and opposition to the prohibition bill amid a wavering House. Delegates Bowen, Campbell, Calvert, Davis, Hyre and others shifted positions as debate heated, with concerns over employment, economy, and state revenue. The roll call continued into the next page as lawmakers argued over issuing permits and departmental abolishment.
Sidney B Whipple reports from New York on an international debate at the French Institute. Claire Serment defends American women while arguing French women are judged unfairly, citing Georges Sand and George Eliot and noting love and marriage differ in France and America.
Readable fragments discuss promised payments to veterans, arguing for at least half of the money owed. The letter references government debts, postwar needs, and cautions against further expense while supporting veterans. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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