01 Jun 1930
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe raids in India with casualty mentions and warnings. The text names government actions and tribal threats surrounding a city area, with references to security forces and local authorities.
A city fire destroyed five homes and damaged two more in a Fourth Avenue blaze that began at a residence. Fire crews arrived quickly, preventing greater loss. The incident caused significant smoke and property damage with crews probing the scene for cause.
Unclear OCR reads as a brief item noting Tressor actions at Tokio with a possible score or outcome marked today. Names and details are unreadable, but the fragment suggests a sports or entertainment moment occurring today in Tokyo.
Assessor dies prompting tributes in Charlie Town Jattemon County on May 21 with Jeter and Opaion among local officials mourning the loss. The tragedy is reported with limited details from the fragmented text.
Local party insiders say Hallanan-Wertz and Walker camps will cooperate in Kanawha County Court contests with J. D. Reynolds of Elkview as a Republican candidate. Reynolds pledges economy and fair road fund distribution while affirming lifelong GOP loyalty and focus on taxpayers’ interests. He faces Grant Fall’s faction as a potential challenge.
The German dirigible Graf Zeppelin landed at Lakehurst New Jersey after weathering severe squalls on its Atlantic crossing from Brazil. Officers reported minor structural damage to the gondola but said overall damage was unimportant. Passengers including Mary Pierce Laura Durston and Lacy Grace Drummond Hay described no fear during the voyage as crowds gathered to view the arrival.
A large crowd gathered at LA Pierce as thousands arrived by air to New York. He was waiting for them at the field, signaling a major arrival event. Page 4, Part 1, Col. 51.
City observes Confederate memorial service at the cemetery with Mrs. Bradford Noyes presiding. Invocation by Dr Jose Suter and address by Dr George W. Diehl. City employees face belt tightening as payrolls decline and revenue shortfalls deepen the year end deficit.
John M. Millis aged 40 was sentenced to five years in the Atlanta penitentiary after pleading guilty before Judge A M Cochran in federal court here to embezzling 424200 from the First National Bank of Russett. Relatives and attorneys said the money was repaid.
Jefferson May 1 A young woman's pursuit of happiness through a jealous lover ended in murder charges for Maude Lowther and Trithy Smith. They were arraigned before Justice Weatherstone and held for the grand jury. Lowther described how Smith plotted to kill his wife on a road west of Ashtabula, detailing a lie about marriage and happiness before the crime. Smith, previously employed near Crealeare, denied, while Lowther claimed she was manipulated into the crime. He admitted jealousy and the planned killings after learning of his wife’s supposed nagging.
Circuit Judge A P Hudson refused to grant an injunction blocking Charleston city ordinances against Kendall Steam Laundry. The case remains pending while attorney James M Mason seeks additional authority. Expect possible resubmission next Saturday with affidavits and court submission.
In Clatesville Ohio on May 1 a court awarded Ella Remaley ninety thousand dollars for the death of Ruth Remaley who was killed in 1938 when an iron pipe used to furnish a shower struck her on the head as the city of Bellaire faced the suit.
Local veterans sent telegrams to Senators Goff Hatfield and Connally protesting the presidents veto of a pension bill. They denounce the action as influenced by big business and demand defeat of the veto, urging broader support for veterans from nonservice connected disability provisions. Major Atkinson and others emphasized that veterans oppose taxing citizens to fund pensions and urged continued aid for Spanish American War ex-soldiers.
Police Superintendent Farry I Brooke announced a campaign to halt a wave of fish dynamiting. He ordered all company commanders to inform every service member at all stations to stop the felony, punishable by a minimum sentence in prison. The effort targets illegal blasting linked to construction and road work disturbances.
State Supreme Court dismisses Camp conviction for funds and vacates his sentence of three years in penitentiary. Salisbury and staff met to discuss developments, noting ongoing department struggles and potential remedies. Officials warned of legal action if laws are not followed.
The new United States marshal reorganizes the office appointing deputies including Finlay Cook of Boome County and Margaret Barratt of Charleston. The process followed oath taking and deputies replaced retiring members as Workman names the seven restored staff.
The Literary Digest poll surveyed 16 Virginia cities with populations over 6,000, recording 90,107 votes. The report notes a pro-Afaitian stance in the results and presents the overall turnout and demographic reach across the urban centers.
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