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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1931

Page

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Pope Pius XI Defends Catholic Action in Encyclical

Vatican letter by Pope Pius XI fiercely defends Catholic Action amid Italian tensions. Encyclical denies charges of political activity by members and condemns fascist accusations as pretext. Claims attempts sought to pull Catholics from church youth and criticizes readmission of secular groups.

Vatican City Pius XI Catholic Action Tven Iterlf Catholi Action Iso Alsen Apostolic Sealy Catholic Action Hathora Popular Party Cathol Tie Action

Downtown Charleston Traffic Grips Streets Again

Downtown Charleston reels under heavy congestion as early reports show messy arterial jams. Police traffic officers struggle for cooperation amid impatient drivers who block lines seeking minor gains, with further details promised on page 10.

Charleston DeVex Burries Picane Ture

Debt talks near accord with minor points left

News from Paris and Washington recounts progress on the Hoover moratorium plan. Officials indicate two points remain unsettled, including the German reparation fund, while Germany may refund annuities over five to twenty five years. President Hoover awaits developments via Mellon and Castle as France and the United States push toward final agreement.

Associated Press Paris Hoover Associated France Plen Jehe Germany Clerr Fficlal Fand Yank Grealiza Guarentee Fond Gerorany World Bank Washington Mellon Castle State Department Sec Retary Milig Treasury Theodore Joslin Cautle

Saving Plan Outlined by State Board Of Control

The board announced an eight percent savings target for all state revenue appropriations for the 1981 83 biennium. Institutions will cut from general revenue, not collections or fees, with potential one percent restoration if year end revenues rise. List of specific allocations and savings by institution follows in the report.

State Board of Control F. W. McCullough General Revenue

Nancy Carroll Weds Bolter Mallory in New Town

New York July 3 The Daily News reports Nancy Carroll star of the movies wed Bolter Mallory magazine editor of New York in New Town New Coon The actress had a recent American divorce from Jack Kirkland playwright by a Mexican decree and married Justice of the Peace Edward Piltschler.

New York The Daily News Nancy Carroll Bolter Mallory Marriet Today Newtown, Coon Miss Carroll Jack Kirkland Mallory Piltschler

State Senator Weds Mrs Nettie V Steel

Bluefield July 3 State Sen ator Joan R. Davis of Weston wed Mrs Nettie V Vans Steel daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip B Vans of Bluefield at the bride’s home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev S W Hayne of the Methodist Episcopal church. Davis served as clerk in the last state legislature and was elected from the twelfth district in 1924. He is a lumber manufacturer and Weston banker and in the senate served on the rules committee.

Bluefield Joan R. Davis Weston Nettis Vans Steel Phillip B. Vans S. W. Hayne Methodist Episcopal Church Davia Binefield Clab

Radical Movement Among Miners Stirs Government

Washington July 3 An expanding radical movement among coal miners disturbs operators and unions. Officials, after Hoover directed aid via a July 8 Washington conference, see cautious optimism in invitations led by Lamont and Labor Secretary Donkin at the president’s request to ease the industry’s distress.

Washington Sondara Lamont W. N. Donk Hoover John L. Lews United Mine Workers of Iica National Miners Union Tatu Mmious Fiields

Corny and Arno Stage Battle, Says Reno Man

Reno man George Kilmer, head of a private protective association, recounts a chance meeting between Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Peter Arno in Reno. Kilmer says Vanderbilt accused Arno of breaking up his home and a clash occurred when Arno descended from a Bronx chamber of commerce official, ending with Arno slipping and both men being separated.

Arno Reno Man Reno Nev George Kilmer Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Peter Arno Vanderbilt Killer Logan Bilingsten Bronx

Deserter Draws Welchman's Fire

London reporters recount David Lloyd George attacking Sir John Simon in Parliament after Simon's Liberal resignation. Lloyd George branded Simon hypocritical and treacherous, drawing labor support and conservative backlash as he mocked party shifts and hinted at past favors withdrawn.

London House of Commons David Lloyd George John Simon Lberal Lloyd George John Welchman Rome Sir John George Joeph Chamberlain

Fliers Plan Quiet Weekend Amid World Flight Tour

New York July 3 The world flyers Wiley Post and Harold Gatty sought a peaceful weekend on Long Island aboard Wil Mam St. Todd’s yacht. They visited Roosevelt Field and Floyd Bennett Field, then Stamford Connecticut to board the vessel. Crowds cheered them at Roosvelt and Moya Bennett airfields and along their route.

New York Wiley Post Herald Gatty Long Island Wil Mam St. Todd Roosevelt Field Manhattan Post Gatty Stamford Conn Qkiahome Viola Gentry Roosvelt Field Moya Bennett Aod

Lake Cargo Case Nears Settlement on Freight Rates

Washington July 3 The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs to settle a four year dispute over coal freight rate differentials to the Great Lakes. Northern and southern bituminous regions seek changes to a 5 cent or 35 cent per ton advantage issue, with hearings on a general air freight increase looming. Northern operators press for a larger differential. southern carriers argue current 5 cent gap is the maximum justified by geography.

Washington Fourty Jeko Cargo Onio Kentucky Virginia Carriera Sage 20

Charleston Observes Quiet Fourth of July Tradition

Charleston shutters public offices and marks a subdued Independence Day with holiday sport and entertainment. Aviator shows, boxing, tennis finals, and Mid-Atlantic league baseball highlight a day that largely forgives formal observance while locals seek recreation and beaches.

Charleston Wertflald Johnny Edwards Rappy Atherton Huntington Kanewha City Park Charleston Tennis Club South Ruffner Edgewood Country Club Hundred End George W. Sharp Atates Mra Sharp Webster Springs Edger Lawson Howard Moore Mssioner Agricultuer Fis F. Witaher McGurlough State Board of Control Mire, McCulough Owl

British Policy In Palestine At Zionist Congress

Basel July 3 A sensational Zionist Congress clash saw Dr Stephen Wise of New York attack Britain's Palestine mandate policies. Dr Chaim Weltmann withdrew after Wise’s critique as Wise pledged to directly address Edg Tend if leadership fails. A general scientist resolution condemned the MacDonald letter and urged wholesale policy change by the British government and Palestine administration.

Basel Switzerland Stephen Wise New York England Chalen Weltmann Preai |Dent Zionist Movement Beckure Dr. Wise Dr. Welzmann Jar M. D. Eder Great Britain Congress MacDonald Palestine

Schmeling Wins Technical Knockout In Last Round

Max Schmeling defeated W L Stribling in the 15th round at Municipal Stadium Cleveland to secure the world heavyweight title. The German dominated the final phase after a brutal bout before about 35 000 spectators.

Schmeling Stribling Associated Press Municipal Stadium Cleveland Young Bill Germany Max Schmeling Teuton Schineling George Blake Los Angeles Lake Hile Grogey Blake Tree Ae Steya Rina Sabrasg Prema Behmeeling Geman

Hoover Plan Pleases Italy at Napies Conference

Rome July 3 Italian Foreign Minister Dino Grandi praised President Hoover's moratorium proposal as the first practical step toward disarmament and European reconstruction. Grandi said Italy would move forward with Hoover's plan and noted discussions with Henry Stimson ahead. He emphasized frank talks with the United States despite controversial issues.

Heny Sb Gilmain American Aecesaie Dino Grandi Talian John Evans Associated Presa Rome Bureau Grondi John Hvans Associated Press Rome Hoover Ccad Dino Grandania Italy Grand Mansolini Muscolini Genturi Henry & Stimson Grandi United States

Keeney Calls West Virginia Mine Workers Strike Officials call nationwide strike for Monday

The West Virginia Mine Workers union authorized a strike of its members, with Kanawha district housing over 17 000 members. The executive board set Monday as the start, after coal operators refused a joint wage conference. Non members urged to join. The strike targets operators who refuse joint talks and aims to pressure a wage agreement across the state.

West Virginia Kanawha Iunton Elke Minera Nset Bananaa Coal Operators Association Frank Kreméy West Virginia Mine Workers Keeney Jens B. A. Scott George Scherer Duncan C. Kennedy Kanawha Coal Operators Assotiation Imate Ynjoo In & Wags Oni Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association Lnreat Wirkitla

Theatrical World Mourns Death of Noted Character

Noted press agent Harry Reichenbach dies at 49 after a long career shaping publicity in Broadway and Hollywood. native of Maryland, he boasted six languages and discovered stars like Douglas Fairbanks and Clara Kimball Young. He worked with legends including Valentino, Chaplin, and Belasco, and helped propel Gloria Swanson’s Paris triumph.

New York Broadway Parkausins Hollywood Harry Reichenbach Lerzet Max J Wpa Maryland Douglas Fair=banks Marguerite Clark Clara Kimball Young Auditariaa Sechare Lamerr Francia X7 Surhman Rudolph Valentino Gloria Swancon Wallace Reid Thomas Meighan Ethel Barrymora Charlie Chaplin Pete Regil Bernum Ahows Ils Willig Fox David Belasco Florenz Ziegfold Jesse Lasky Daniel Frohman Winnie Sheehan Elinor Dlynn Gloria Swaiton Paris

Thomas Jeffries Taken by Death at Charleston

Thomas Jeffries of Virginia street died yesterday morning at home after a lengthy illness. A pioneer resident of Charleston he came here at age five, born 1850 in New York City to George F P and Maria Shiller Jeffries. He worked with Cheanpeaks and Ohio railroad surveyors, later in West Virginia and Ohio, and served in United States government surveys on Elk river and Kanawha. In 1902 he became in government employ and advanced to Kanawha river work leadership. He was a member of St John Episcopal church and Magonte lodge Kanawha No. 20. Survived by son Louis G. Jeffries of Charleston. Funeral at home tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Thomea Jeffries Virginia Street Buth Charleston Clhn New York City George FP Maria (Shiller) Jeffries Cheanpeaks ‘and, Ohio Railroad Waa West Virginia Old Ohio Portsemouth St. Jeffries United States Elk River Kanawha Kanawha River St. Johrn Episcopal Church Magonte Lodge Kanewha No. 20 Gary Louis G. Jeffties

Will Wants Big Hand for Backer

Beverly Ills, July 3. The governor general of Atus tratia hails Gatty as a proud backer and promoter. The backer’s support made the trip possible, with Gatty and Pont riding in the moop seat. A great flyer and narrator, backed by a modest sponsor.

Beverly Atustratia Gatty Australia Grtty Paradox New York

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Holy Father Pope Pius IX Woodrow Wilson Toznan Poland Gutzon Borgiom Ignace Paderewski Mrs. Wilson Willys Mascicki West Virginia ‘University fWhell College Tomac State New River State Concord State Fairmont State Glen~ Rile State Shepherd State West Liberty State Schools West Virginia State College Maefield Colored Institute Sacer College Buntington State Hospital West Virginia Penitentiary Spencer State Hospital Weston State Hospital West Vir~ Pinia Training School Lakin State Hospital Welch Emergency McKendree Fairmont Hone Mont Sanitarium Rutherford Ganitorium Denmar Sanitarium Tuberculosiseld West Virginia Industrial School Industrial School Industrial Home Industrial Horns Colored Children’s Home RISD Nettie V. Steel Doak William Green American Federation of Labor Ilie Willis Remert Quien Post and Gatty Roosevelt and Bennett Fields Interstate Commerce] Commission Studies W. G. Conley Frank Murphy Detroit Wise Hits Max, Schmeleng Jack Sharkey W. L. (Young) Stribling Strik Alan J. Gould 1 Duce Thomas Jeffries Long Ilness Will Backer
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