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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1931

Page

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Ritchie Calls Industry Aid to Labor or Gov’t Action Likely

Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie told the Virginia Bar Association that industry must aid labor during depressions or risk government intervention. He urged lowered tariffs to improve export markets and warned high duties depress the mood and harm business, urging a balance of more business and less government in policy. He condemned threats of broad state action while stressing industry’s responsibility to workers and economic adjustment.

Maryland Virginia Bar Ritchie

Local Man Killed In Auto Accident

Harold C. Fairchild a 33 year old of Columbia boulevard was killed when his car left the Midland trail struck a pier of the interurban railway bridge and plunged into Davis Creek near Riverside drive. State police and coroner reports note the wreck occurred around 4am and that a possible second occupant may have been with him. The body was recovered from the water later that day. Page 10 Part 2 Col 7.

Harold C. Fairchild Columbia Boulevard Davis Creek Duere Fairchild Huntington Bgate Riverside Drive E. A. Hughart Aicorman St. Alans Street Car Company William F. Work O. E. Salisbury South Chriestun Fire Department

Rhine Wine Vintage Named for Hoover's Hooyver wine

The 1981 Rhine wine vintage from Athasbourg was named Hoover wine in keeping with ancient tradition. Last year the vintage was named Evacuation wine to mark the withdrawal of troops from Khisteland.

Athasbourg France Hoover Khisteland

Miners Win Appeal Stay Against Evictions at Ward 1

Judge Morgan Owen of Kanawhe county court grants an appeal order to restrain Justice W A Tully and Constable Emory Todd from evicting miners and their families from Ward 1 homes. The stay delays evictions pending appeal disposition while a bond of 898,000 covers one year of rent for miners and families. Harold Houston filed the application, with Margaret Bennett of New York present. The action follows dissolution of prior injunctions issued two weeks earlier in Kellys Creek Colliery Co. suits.

Morgan Owen Kanawhe County Court of Common Pleas Dighé Justice of the Peace W. A. Tully Emory Todd Owen The Court of Common Pleas

Cigaret Price Rise Triggers Justice Dept Inquiry

Washington July 30 The anti trust division begins a probe into simultaneous price hikes on major cigarette brands by four large firms American Tobacco P Lorillard Lignette and Myers R J Reynolds Tobacco The inquiry aims to determine if price fixing restrained competition while executives from R J Reynolds acknowledge no cooperation in any agreement and expect a government review of the move with no firm action announced.

Washington Anti-Trust Division Justice Department Ingolia Severa Ve. Te American Tobacco Company P. Lorillaré Company Lignett and Myers R- J. Reynalew ‘Tobacco Company Winston Salem Clay Willams R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, Company Lenard

Prince of Wales Avoids Collision in Zeppelin Car

In London the Prince of Wales at the wheel of his Zeppellin type auto collided with a second car then drove through a fence to avert a worse crash. Three women in the other vehicle were injured and taken to Windsor Hospital. The prince escaped with shaking nerves after the broadside escape.

London Prince of Wales Dennistounm Burney Windsor Hospital Hery Sunningdale Fort Belvedere

Al Capone Asks To Change Plea In Chicago Trial

In Chicago on July 30 Al Capone asked to change his plea from guilty to not guilty on twin tax evasion and liquor law charges. Judge Wilkerson paused the hearing to seek government and defense explanations about a potential bargain approved by Washington. Attorney General Ahern opposed the move, noting Capone sought leniency if he pleaded guilty. The judge requested further ruling by 2 PM as Capone’s lawyers claimed the Justice Department endorsed a proposed agreement and the district attorney submitted correspondence for confidential review.

Chicago Bearface al Capone Federal District Court James H. Wilkerson Ahern Wilker Wilkerson Mia

Mississippi Governor Bilbo Eyes Writing Career

Mississippi governor Theo Bilbo, jailed once for contempt of federal court, speaks at multiple rallies near the county jail, endorses attorney general candidate George Bilbo, and predicts a Democratic year as he discusses his planned postoffice writing. He notes a large state deficit and backs Franklin D Roosevelt as Democratic standard bearer.

Hernando Mins Theo ‘Gilmore Babo Aeeke George T. Bilteyell United Press Treasury Bilua Franklin Roosevelt New York

Ohio and West Virginia clash over extradition papers

Ohio Governor George White and West Virginia Governor William Conley dispute prisoner exchanges. Columbus police report Brown, wanted in Portsmouth for deserting a minor child, was returned from Williamson without extradition papers. White allegedly refused prior WV requests. Dunkle cites difficulty obtaining prisoners from WV. A second case involved J. B. Rampks.

Columbus West Virginia Ohio Eloia County Williamson W. Va A. L. Brown Portsmouth Willam G. Conley Brown George White White P. Dunkle

Local Red Cross May Aid Jobless this Winter

Washington July 30 local Red Cross chapters may cooperate with other agencies in unemployment relief this winter. National headquarters would ward off participation. local chapters may decide their own attitude. Chairman Payne noted few chapters had changed stance and would not say if widespread.

Washington Red Cross National Carter Wit Ghwirman Payne

Bethlehem Steel Halves Dividend Amid Slow Outlook

Bethlehem Steel halves its quarterly dividend to 60 cents on common stock as executives report no wage cuts, though hours and pay have been trimmed. President G Grace says no overall wage discussions occurred and business outlook remains cautious with limited signs of recovery.

New York Bethlehem Sreen Corporation San Francisco G. Grace Hethlenem Cubs Ian Grace Bethlehem Antiara

Navy flier dies as plane collapses at sea

Famous Navy pilot T. Go Fisher, 34, known as the man who couldn't be killed, perished when the wings of a powerful combat airplane failed during a training dive off San Diego. The plane and Fisher vanished into the Pacific as the Stoddert destroyer, guiding the test, halted. Searchers recovered no body or aircraft by nightfall.

Ban Diego Calif T. Go Fisher Pacific Ocean T Fisher

Police Discover Intended Target In Noted New York Shootings

Police identify Anthony Suzrone as the intended target of gangland gunfire that wounded five children, one fatally, amid a surge to arrest underworld figures. Detectives recover an abandoned sedan matching the gunmen's described vehicle as witnesses are questioned while officials vow swift justice.

Mitciel Beriincque Harlem New York Anthony Suzrone Eiders Burzone Childred Underworld Mulroney 107Th Street Walker Bluedict

Oil Firm Lawyers See Murray Wrong

Tulsa dispatch reports oil company attorneys counter Governor Murray claiming he cannot legally order shutdown of oil wells except stripper wells. They advise each company to seek injunctions in federal court if the governor proceeds. Murray threatened state forces to enforce a price floor by Saturday on the oil barrel.

Tulsa Okla Tribune Murray

Lloyd George Reported In Satisfactory Shape

London July 30 David Lloyd George who underwent a serious operation yesterday for haematuria was reported in a satisfactory condition tonight. A bulletin said he had a fairly comfortable night and slept at intervals. His strength is well maintained and his general condition continues to be satisfactory.

London David Lloyd George Haematuria Lloyd George Bes

Lindbergh Log Flight Update From Mrs Lindbergh

Aircraft report indicates departure from North Haven Maine at 1 06 pm eastern. Progress shown with passing Sheldon Junction Fort Erie and Lake St Francis Ontario en route to Ottawa. Estimated distance 380 miles with three hours thirty minutes flight time.

Associated Press

Moffett Hails New York to Istanbul Flight Record

Admiral W A Moffett saluted a new world record by Russell Beardman and John Palamin flying from New York to Istanbul, surpassing the old distance by about 160 miles. He praised American aviation progress and its war potential, noting the flight proves planes can carry mail across the Atlantic and bolster U S naval aviation.

Washington Moffett Naval Aviation New York Istanbul Lindbergh Paris Europe America

Wickersham Apology Letter Over Commissioners Report

Chairman Wickersham of the enforcement commission sent a note of regret to Sanford Bates superintendent of federal prisons. He said the commission report did not speak favorably enough of the government's improved penal machinery. Bates replied that the bureau had implemented nearly all of the commission's 22 recommendations in the past year.

Washington Wickersham Sanford Bates Federmal Pli Bates Mana Papermen

French Plane Fast in Schneider Cup Hopes

Paris July 3 report says Frances hopes to win the Schneider cup with a seaplane built to reach 375 miles an hour, powered by a 3,000 horsepower motor. The craft, ready within ten days, is to compete at Calshot England in September.

Paris Frances Tor Calshot England

Irrepressible Black Eagle plans tour of United States

Col Hubert Juin known as the Irrepressible Black Eagle announced plans for an American tour of exhibitions and lectures to prove to Black Americans he can fly and deserve funding for a transatlantic flight. He will perform at Bellanca Field and seek Negro support for a plane to reach Abyssinia or Afghanistan.

Allen Smith New York UPI Hubert Juin Harlem Addis Ababba United States Har Jem Abyssinia Thomas Moore Moore Julian Department of Commerce Bellanca Field New Cantre Del Megfoes Afghanisten of Abyssinila Livetin Jonel Julian

Turkeys Welcome Boardman and Polando in Istanbul Flight

American monoplane Cape Cod with Russell Boardman and John Polando completed a nonstop New York to Istanbul leg, unofficially 4,982 miles, potential world record. Pangborn and Herndon trailed, halted at Berlin en route to Moscow, planning a Siberia shortcut to return to New York. Graf Zeppelin arrived Berlin after Arctic cruise. Charles Lindberth party toured Ottawa toward Tokyo. Amy Johnson neared Moscow en route to Tokyo.

United Press Cape Cod Russell Boardman John Polando Yemercly New York Istanbul Near East Clyde E. Panghorn Hugh Herndon, Jr Berlin Svyerdievck Moscow Tokyo Clyde Pang Bugs Herndon, Jr Tempelhof Wiley Fost Harold Gatty Herndon Meccaw Post Satty Croydon London Cardigan Wales Atlantic Sogale Jonas Pangborn

Ohio Officers Seek Bank Robber Thio

Canton Ohio police hunt three bandits dressed as repair workers after they robbed Brewster Bank and Trust in Brewster of about 40000 dollars in currency and bonds. They threatened cashier George Bixler, bookkeeper Odessa Moser, and customer William Youngman with a machine gun, then fled in a car toward Mesallian. The haul aimed to cash checks for Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad shop employees.

Canton Stack County Brewster Banke Ing Company Brewster Here George Bixler Mies Odessa Moser, & Bookkeeper William Youngman Come Paniong

Grasshoppers Migrate North As Political Turf Debate Rises

Bev erly Hills dispatch notes grasshopper swarms moving from the northwest into farm country. The insects are said to swarm into crops then depart, with farmers blaming Republican regions for their behavior and Democrats accused of previously urging them on. The report frames the pest issue within a partisan lens as it circulates among publishers.

Beverly Hills Kaneos Barnea

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Harold Fairchild Hoover's Tully Edward Royal One al Capone Mississippi Bilbo Republican Party Aquor Oxford Mearehal Atd Noyulee Federal Court Investigation Board Willkie Willis Robert Quillen Conley Buckeye Legg Is Prospect Bethlehem Steel Navy Seal Qutawa Quase Rome Lindberghs Ottawa Admiral Moffett Yark Naval Air Chief Wil Boardman Polando Pangborn and Herndon Thio Brewster Company Will Bugs Ture Raper
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